Obituaries

Maria Consolacion (Connie) Vasquez passed away peacefully on June 15, surrounded by loved ones. Connie was born on September 2, 1932 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Tomacita Ramos Gonzales and Saturnino L. Gonzales. Connie lived a life marked by love, family and strength. She was married to Joe D. Vasquez for 70 years until his passing in March 2017. Together they raised 6 children and built a life full of family dedication. Connie shared a special relationship with her husband Joe who brought her love, kindness and years of companionship. She was happiest during family gatherings filled with laughter, chatting around the kitchen table or cooking large holiday meals. Connie greatly enjoyed working with the Dr. Boon Medical Clinic for over 13 years. She made her community stronger by volunteering for St. Joseph’s Church as a Guadalupana (serving meals for parishioners) for over 25 years. Connie was also an avid fundraiser for her children’s school activities.

March 18, 1934 — July 6, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Franklin Garrison, lovingly called “KFST” by Gloria. He would talk to anyone and everyone about the daily events.

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela, lovingly known as Eddie and affectionately called “Dino” by his mom. Born on August 19, 2009, Eddie’s gentle spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew and loved him.

Raul Urias, 65 years old, of Fort Stockton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Jamie David Morales, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, after a long and courageous journey. Though he passed quietly, he was deeply loved and will be remembered with warmth and honor by all who knew him.

Born June 28, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, Jamie Sue Lancaster Dunn was the daughter of WWII Navy veteran Dr. James Dayle Lancaster and PHS-registered nurse Nella Susan Moran Lancaster. She grew up in Fort Stockton, where she graduated with pride as part of the Fort Stockton High School Class of 1969.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jimmy Wayne Newby (70) on June 16, at the hospital in Dallas, Texas after weeks of attempting recovery from a major heart attack.

With love in our hearts and memories full of laughter, we celebrate the life of Karen O’Banion Jackson, who passed away on June 14, at the age of 67. Karen was born on June 11th, 1958 in Chincoteague, Virginia to Billy Bryan and Hope O’Banion.

Hilda Herrera, 52, of Fort Stockton, passed away on June 10 in Odessa. Visitation was held at 12 p.m.

Gary D. Gordon, 78, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Saturday, May 31, in Fort Stockton, Texas.