Obituaries

Nelson Lenord Lethco, Jr., “Lenord”, aged 75, passed away on September 10, 2026. Lenord was born on April 23, 1951, in Pecos, Texas, to Nelson and Ellen Lethco. He grew up with a deep connection to the land, raised on the family ranch (Woulfter Ranch) 17 miles west of Toyahvale, Texas.

Joan (Joann) Marie Hargreaves Lemons, 92, of Fort Stockton, TX passed peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by family in Fort Stockton, TX. Joann was born in Choate, TX to W.

Elsa Ochoa Estrada, born on April 16, 1953, to the late Delfina Urias and Arcadio Ochoa, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of faith, family, and cherished memories. Elsa was a devoted Catholic and a woman of strong faith.

In Loving Memory of Vicente F. Duarte January 22, 1947 – August 22, 2026 A beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and brother. Vicente proudly served his country as a United States Marine and dedicated more than 30 years of service to Fort Stockton ISD.

Barbara Elaine Merrill, 90, of San Angelo TX, passed peacefully on Sat, August 15, surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Ada, OK on June 9,1936, to Oziah and Irene Ashabranner.

Albert Carrasco Urias, 87 Years Old, passed away on August 3rd, 2026, in Midland, Texas. Rosary and Mass will be held on September 4th 2026, at 9:30 am, at St.

In Loving Memory of Victoria Garcia Martinez March 23, 1937 – July 27, 2026 Victoria Garcia Martinez, affectionately known by many as “Queen Victoria,” passed away July 27, 2026, at the age of 89.

Jesus Manuel (Tato) Gonzales passed away at the young age of 84 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas. A public visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Eternity Funeral Home located at 600 E. Dickinson Blvd. Fort Stockton, Texas.

Robert Gamboa, 85, of Coyanosa, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born in Alpine, Texas, on April 18, 1941, to Liberato Baiza Gamboa and Virginia Davaloz Vasquez.

On to Plan B. Charles Randolph DeAx II passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2026, at the age of 82. Randy, as he was affectionately known, was a firm believer that Plan A’s rarely worked out, but there were 25 other letters in the alphabet.