Obituaries

Body It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Aida Elisa Flores, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

Body Janice “JJ” Lerich passed away peacefully at her home in Carlsbad, NM surrounded by family and friends on July 17 after a battle with cancer.

Body With a warm heart and a profound sense of gratitude, I am pleased to inform you that our beloved mother, Ernestina Hagy (Valenzuela), has peacefully joined the Lord, July 20, at 3:08 p.m.

Body Longino “Leo” H. Olvera Jr., 62, of Fort Stockton was embraced with open arms by his mother at their Eternal Home on July 20. Leo was surrounded by his loving sisters during his final moments of life.

Body Mr. Anthony “Tony” Martin Werckle, 80, passed away on July 1, in Tyler. Mr. Werckle was born on May 15, 1943, to the late George and Ellen Werckle in San Antonio. Mr.

Body On July 14, Ronald Gene Smith, loving husband, dad, and granddad passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. Ron was born on April 15, 1953, in Port Arthur to I.N.

Body Kristin M. Garcia, 67, died unexpectedly July 5, from secondary to complications of cancer. She was born October 5, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma to Stephen Kirk Carpenter and Barbara Kristin (Bergstrom) Carpenter. She graduated from Berea High School, Class of 73.

Body Pamela Sue Salcido of Fort Davis entered her rest June 17. A graveside service for Pamela will be held Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Davis. All Services are under the direction of Davis Mountains Funeral Hall -Mobile Mortician of Texas.

Body Margaret Stella Smietana passed away quietly in her sleep on May 9. She was 86 and had lived in Alpine for the past 16 years.

Body Benito “Ben” Aranda Cobos Jr., 89 years old, passed away peacefully on June 27, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Alpine. Ben was born on April 13, 1934, to Benito Franco Cobos and Elvira Aranda Cobos in Alpine.