Obituaries

Clayton prided himself in being a West Texan. He was born a West Texan, grew up a West Texan, and died a West Texan, and he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Clayton Bedell, 66, of Alpine, died suddenly at home of a suspected aortic aneurysm rupture on August 10. We know that he was met at Heaven’s gate by his beloved son, Patrick Bedell.

Hortensia Celaya, 82, of Fort Stockton passed away on August 15 in Fort Stockton. Prayer service for Hortensia will be held at 7 p.m.

Joe’s hobby was classic cars and trucks from the 1950s and 1960s. Joe was known for his perseverance and ability to analyze and repair plumbing issues as well as many engine issues on old classic cars and trucks. He was self-taught on solar and battery systems. He built a home in South Double Diamond. He and his wife, Cindy, lived there for 28 years, and the first 15 years were off the electric grid. Joseph

James Horatio Torres of Alpine made 50 adventurous trips around the Sun before he was called home on July 02, in El Paso, surrounded by his loved ones. James earned his wings and flew into the palms of Jesus Christ.

Lucila “Lucy”Garcia The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I want Lucila Lujan Garcia, lovingly known as Lucy, entered her eternal home on August 4. Born August 31, 1939, right here in Marfa to Dora and Andres Lujan, the youngest of seven children, survived by her sister, Mageli Venegas, Lucy leaves behind a lasting mark on her native town.

It is with heartbreak and sadness that we announce that Monica Lee Pannell Bowden Burkholder died peacefully on August 1 in Cibolo. Monica was born February 12, 1969, at Big Bend Memorial Hospital in Alpine to Dr. Bob Pannell and Dr. Mary Sue Kimmey Pannell. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sue, and is survived by her father, Bob of Boerne; husband Steve Burkholder, sister Angie Pannell Mullins (Jerry); all of San Antonio; daughters Taylor Bowden-Gray (Austin) of Knoxville, TN, Sarah Bowden of Shertz and Shannon Bowden of Seguin; and her niece Katie and nephew Scot of San Antonio. She also leaves behind her best lifelong friends Christine, Denise, Heather, Jamie, and Marcy, all from Alpine.

In Loving Memory & with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter & sister Yvonne “Dancing Queen” Reyes of Alpine on July 5, in El Paso, at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer.

July 1, 1958 – July 26, 2024 “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” John 13:34 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that one of God’s most precious daughters and our beloved wife, mother, nana/ gramma, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend has been welcomed into His Heavenly Kingdom.

Robert “Bob” Garland Sims, 78, passed away peacefully on July 17 surrounded by family at his home in Harper. He was born to Robert Walker and Pauline Sims on January 7, 1946, in Alpine. He married Patricia Airheart on June 6, 1970, at Dixon, Wyoming, and shared 54 lifefilled years together.

Edward Ronald Marcin, of Austin, died Tuesday, June 18 at the age of 93. Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 30, 1930, to Edward L.