Obituaries

Our beloved Carlos Ortega, Jr, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at the age of 44.

Vera Ann Mitchell Strong passed away Oct. 16, 2023, in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was born March 23, 1943, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Her parents were B.E. Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Oates.
Vera Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond Strong; two sons, Mitchell and Tommy, and brother, J.B. Mitchell.
She is survived by daughters, Denise Henderson and Rae Ann Helms, both of Fort Payne, Alabama; sister Nancy Hammond of Fort Stockton, nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Herman Ramos, a lifelong resident of Fort Stockton, was born May 28,1926 and passed away on Oct. 6, 2023, in League City, Texas. To many, he was a source of guidance and support, and his warm smile and gentle demeanor left an indelible mark on the lives of all fortunate enough to know him.

Visitation to celebrate Herman's rich life will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 4-7 p.m. at Eternity Funeral Home, 600 East Dickinson Boulevard. 

Shauna Hodges Vick, 68 of Monahans, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her loving family was by her side.

Clara H. Fierro was called home by our Heavenly father at the age of 82. Clara was born on Nov. 9,1940 to Mike and Angela Hernandez in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Alfonso Aranda, 87, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Fort Stockton.

We mournfully announce the passing of Darren C. Dominguez, 50, of Fort Stockton, Texas. Darren was known to many of us as “Sugar Cub” or “Rawhide.” Darren passed away on Aug. 12, 2023, in Fort Stockton.

Susana Ramirez Blanco was called home by our Heavenly Father on Aug. 23, 2023, at the age of 92.

Jerry Capers, 73, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fort Stockton.