Obituaries

Armando Ponce Reyes, Jr., of Fort Stockton, Texas, reunited with his Lord on Sept. 13, 2021, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 45.

Armando P. Reyes, Jr., was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Armando Reyes, Sr., and Martha Ponce on June 4, 1976. He was employed with Jet Specialties. The loves of his life were his two boys, his parents, his siblings, his family, and we cannot forget his love for the Dallas Cowboys. He was beyond excited to meet his first grand baby, Ava Grace Reyes.

Juan Mesa Morales, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Sept. 10, 2021. He graduated from Fort Stockton High School, and married his sweetheart, Elida Aguilera. 

Jesus G. Alcala of Fort Stockton, Texas, reunited with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 6, 2021, at the age of 92. Affectionately known as “Chuy” to his friends, he was a gifted storyteller, and never hesitated to bestow a personal blessing on anyone who crossed his path. The loves of his life were, in order, his God, his family, his animals, and his cookies and chocolate.

Marina San Miguel, 46, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Sept. 1, 2021, in Fort Stockton.

Visitation was held on Sept. 4-5, 2021, at Eternity Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary recited by Viola Alvarez at Eternity Funeral Home.

Funeral Service was held on Sept. 6, 2021, at Eternity Funeral Home. Cremation followed as means of disposition. Arrangements were under the care of Eternity Funeral Home.

Modesta G. Rios passed away on Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Sanderson, Texas, to Magdaleno Fierro Rios and Antonia Gonzales Rios. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Fidel Rios, Magdaleno G. Rios, Jr.; sister, Santos Gonzales; sons, Daniel Chavez and Frank Chavez.

Jerry Succa went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 64.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Maria Aguero Succa. He is survived by his wife Angie Gomez Succa; his father Pete Succa; his brothers Eddie and his wife Carmen Succa, and Larry and Mirna Succa; his daughters Holly and her husband Robert Chapa, and Desiree and husband Tony Faz; his grandchildren Chloe Lynn and Claire Chapa, and Juliana Michelle and Evelina Lyla Faz.

Edward Nicholas Ramirez, 26, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4 2021, in Fort Stockton.

Longtime Resident of Fort Stockton, Texas, Madeline McDaniel Waldrep was called home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2021.  She died at her home in Fort Stockton, Texas surrounded by her loving family.  Madeline was born on September 8, 1932, in Hughes County, Oklahoma.  

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Vaughn and Lois Conditt Cash, her first husband Travis W. McDaniel, second husband Freddy Joe Waldrep and her brother, William Bailey Cash.  

Domingo Arenas left us to be with Jehova God and His Son Jesus Christ on Aug. 28, 2021. Domingo was born on June 19, 1938, in Terlingua, Texas, to Mr. Jesus Arenas and Ms. Ruperta Cedillos.

Domingo was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Ruperta, as well as brother Juan G. Baeza.