Obituaries

Body Edward “Eddie” Lawrence Baker, 64, of Alpine, passed away October 1, in Odessa. The family held a private service in his honor.

Body Jose Jonell Rodriguez, at the of age 71 passed away peacefully on Saturday September 30, at 12:35 a.m. Jonell was born to Ismael & Feliciana Rodriguez on February 3, 1952, in Fort Davis.

Body Diana Gay Martin Thomas, 77 of Alpine, passed away September 15. She was born May 4, 1946, in Cuero, the daughter of the late William Daniel and Estelle Martin. On July 2, 1964, she married Walter H. Thomas in Midland.

Body Lifelong resident of Alpine, Elizabeth McLean, age 96, passed away on September 24. She was born to the late Kurt and Anna Lange in Alpine, on November 17, 1926. Elizabeth attended Alpine Schools and Graduated in 1943.

Body Sammy Lee Fitzgerald, a beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 19, in Lubbock.

Body It is with great sadness that the family of Monserratt “Monsey” Dominguez Curtis announce her passing on September 12, at the age of 92, in San Antonio. Monserratt was born to Pedro and Santos Dominguez of Balmorhea on September 19, 1930.

Body Isabel Ramirez, age 100 of Alpine, passed away September 17 at home surrounded by family in Alpine. She was born July 7, 1923, to Joe and Isabel White in Marathon. Isabel married Luis Ramirez on November 23, 1952, in Marathon, and lived in Big Bend National Park for many years.

Body Ellen Buren Melvin left us and joined our Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6. Ellen was born on July 28, 1961, in Marfa to Paul and Joan Thomas Buren.

Body Martha Kathleen Sleeper, 75, died Monday after complications from surgery. Cremation will be by BorenConner Funeral Home in Bullard; family services will be later at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.

Body Sammy Q. Morales, 58, of Alpine, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, in Fort Stockton.