Laural Jade Stout-Ellis
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Laural Jade Stout-Ellis was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 2, 2022.
Obituaries
Ernesto G. Gonzales
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Ernesto G. Gonzales was called home by our Heavenly father at the age of 84 on Sept. 29, 2022. Ernesto was born June 20, 1938, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Guillermo and Priscillana Gonzales. Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Guillermo and Priscillana, sister Lupe, brother Rudy, and niece Irma.
Linda Sue (McAnally) Diebitsch
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Linda Sue (McAnally) Diebitsch passed away on Oct. 1, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family and furry companions. She was born on Nov. 21, 1941, in Santa Anna, Texas to Carl and Charline McAnally. She attended school, played basketball, and graduated salutatorian in Balmorhea, Texas in 1959. While attending Angelo State, on a weekend visit her oldest brother, W.C. introduced her to a coworker named ‘Debo’ who ended up being the love of her life. On July 21, 1961, Linda Sue McAnally married Donald John Diebitsch. They worked and made their forever home in Fort Stockton, Texas, where they raised their two daughters.
Virginia “Jinnie” Winn Jackson Drennan
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Virginia “Jinnie” Winn Jackson Drennan passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2022, in Granbury surrounded by her family. She was 78 years old and loved for her kindness, her lively spirit, her beautiful smile, and her master elementary teacher organization and work ethic.
Maggie Lue Smith
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Just days short of her 97th birthday, Maggie Smith ended a long, exciting, and rewarding life. Born to parents Earl and Josephine Autry, Maggie grew up in East Texas, and graduated from Marquez High School in 1943. After a brief time in Houston, Texas, Maggie married Dallas Smith in 1947, and moved to Ralls, Texas.
Jesus “Jessie” Cardenas Baiza
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Jesus “Jessie” Cardenas Baiza was born on March 18, 1935, in Agujita, Coahulia, Mexico, to the late Valentin and Julia Baiza. Jessie went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sept. 23, 2022.
Sister Mary Felice Mojica, MCDP
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Sister Mary Felice Mojica, MCDP, 92, entered eternal rest on Sept. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Cresencio Mojica and Petra Villarreal; siblings Blas Mojica, Benita M. Castro, Epifania M. Ancira, Petra M. Zendejas, Pedro Mojica, and Sabina M. Cardenas. She is survived by her sisters Rosa M. Montoya and Tomasa M. Guerra.
Edelia Moya Dutchover
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Edelia Moya Dutchover, 71, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept.17, 2022. Edelia was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lamesa, Texas, to Donna Medrano and Leonardo Moya.
She was preceded in death by her mother Donna, and her sister Patsy Sproles. She is survived by the love of her life Pedro Torres; two sons Natividad Garcia and Tim Dutchover; and her stepfather Rudy Iglesias.
Elena B. Villarreal
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Elena B. Villarreal, de 75 años, de Fort Stockton, Texas, falleció pacíficamente en su casa rodeada de sus hijos el Viernes 16 de Septiembre de 2022.
El velorio será el Lunes 19 de Septiembre de 2022, de 2pm.-7pm y el rosario a las 7pm.., en Heritage Funeral Home, 301 N. Main, Fort Stockton, Texas.
David Tavarez
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David Tavarez was born on April 7, 1961, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was called home by our Lord on Sept. 13, 2022.
David was raised in Fort Stockton, and graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1980. He was a member of the St. Joseph/St. Agnes Catholic community. Being an avid golfer, David was also a member of the Fort Stockton Golf Association.