Obituaries

Hector Ismael Balderrama, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 02, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was born in Terlingua, Texas on February 24, 1946. Hector loved participating in Special Olympics not only in Alpine, TX where he was raised, but also in Carlsbad, New Mexico and in Fort Stockton, Texas.

OCTOBER 10, 1948 – MAY 27, 2026 Catherine “Cathy” Marie Collins, a devoted wife, mother, nanny, and nurse, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Cathy was born on October 10, 1948, in Marfa, Texas, to her loving parents, Bud (Otto E.) and Pauline Morris Everett.

Abel Terrazas Gutierrez, 78, passed away on May 20, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension at UT Southwestern William P Clements Jr. University Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

With Great love and fond memories, we announce the passing of Mario B. Hernandez on May 25, at the age of 64.

Jerry Clint Ham passed from this world into eternal life with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was born in Lueders, Texas on February 6, 1930, to Austin and Effie Ham. Jerry was the fourth of seven children who grew up on a farm.

It is with sad hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Estefana Lopez Martinez (81), who was called home by the lord on May 23, 2026. Estefana was surrounded by her loving family in Fort Stockton at the time of her passing.

Bob Milton Cates, 78, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2026. Bob was born on October 1, 1947, in Harlingen, Texas.

Lucy Gonzales, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lucy was born on March 1, 1939, to Carlos and Basilia Gonzales. She was one of eleven siblings and came from a large family rooted in love, strength, and tradition.

David Middleton Shelton went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026. David was born February 1, 1938, to C.V.

It is with profound sorrow and reverence that we announce the passing of Patricia Mae Gray, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on April 29, 2026, in her home in Fort Stockton, Texas.