Obituaries

Body June 11, 1941 — April 22, 2025 Dr. John Woodrow Pate, Jr., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 22, at the age of 83.

Body It is with great sadness that the family of John H. Watkins announces his passing on May 10. John departed this life peacefully in his sleep at Lakeside Health & Wellness in Kemp, Texas, where he had resided for the past two and a half years.

Body NOTICE Miriam Elene Ishmael Miriam Elene Ishmael, 89, of Terlingua, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1935.

Body Charles Allen Bell— visionary, eternal optimist, instigator, clown, great friend, lover, good being, all human—departed us for his next adventure on April 28, 2025; he was 69 years old. Born on May 30, 1955, in Frankfurt, Germany to Robert H.

Body Irene “Nene” Gallego Espinoza, a lifelong resident of Alpine, was called home to glory on April 24 with her beloved family by her side. Nene was laid to rest at Holy Angels Cemetery in Alpine.

Body Martha Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 20, in Odessa. She was born on February 24, 1940, in the small town of Fort Davis.

Body James Henry Thomas, Jr., “Coach Thomas/ Daddypa,” 88, of Pecos, passed away on March 28 in Fort Worth, surrounded by family and friends. James was born on March 29, 1937, to James H.

Body Margaret Helen Blackman (nee Travland), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 11 at the age of 88 years old. Born on April 14, 1936, to Oscar Travland and Melba Harvey Travland, she was the oldest of five children.

Body Johny Weyerts, 88, of Alpine, entered into the arms of our loving Savior on March 28. Born on May 1, 1936, Johny spent his formative years during World War II, a conflict that claimed his father’s life when Johny was just eight years old.

Body Scott C. Emerick, MD, originally from South Bend, Indiana, landed and fell in love with Alpine.