Obituaries

Roberto Urquidez Fierro, age 69 of Alpine, entered into eternal rest on September 3 in Odessa. Roberto was born in Alpine on February 27, 1956, to Ernesto H and Faustina U. Fierro. Roberto worked in construction and landscaping in and around the Alpine area all his life.

Charlotte Elise (Mueller) Wilson of Alpine died on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. She was born in El Paso on February 12, 1968, attended school in El Paso, and graduated from Andress High School.

November 30, 1961 – December 10, 2021 Carole Dee Bow, lovingly known as Dee, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the age of 60. Dee was a cherished member of the Alpine, Texas, community, where she dedicated her life to her family and her passion for ranching.

Wallace (Wally) Abrego Schodts Sr., 81, of Grand Prairie, passed away on July 23. He was born in Marathon and graduated from Marathon High School.

Alice Maurine Pendelton, 94, of Alpine, passed away on August 5, peacefully with her son Leslie Lanier, daughter Lisa Lanier, and grandson Justin Rowan by her side after a courageous battle with dementia. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace, giving it her all until the very end.

Elisa Belle Rodríguez de Olivas, 93, of Fort Davis, passed away on Saturday, August 2, in Fort Stockton. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 9, with rosary at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Davis.

Albert Patrick Goettle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31 at the age of 72. Born March 17, 1953, in Longview to Walter and Elizabeth Goettle.

A longtime and devoted Pecos educator, Delma Hernandez Molinar, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2025, at her home in Pecos, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 6, 1936, in Alpine, to Jesusita and David Hernandez, Sr., Delma lived a life centered on faith, family, service, and education.

Mark Wayne Sullivan was born July 11, 1954, to Wayne and Chestal Sullivan of Bardwell, Texas. Being the prized only son amongst five girls, he would forever be affectionately known by the family as “The Boy.”

Belinda L. Espinoza, a dedicated mother and grandmother whose love knew no bounds, was born on March 9, 1967, in Alpine and left this earth far too soon on July 4, also in Alpine. Anyone who had the honor of knowing Belinda will remember her fiercely hardworking nature and vibrant spirit. Throughout her life, Belinda embraced her career with an unwavering commitment, often juggling multiple jobs to provide for her family. She lent her talents to Sul Ross State University, as well as several years at the local grocery store, where she held various positions from bakery staff to cashier and even store manager. Her final role was as a trusted mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, a testament to her tenacity and strong work ethic.