Obituaries

Body Jose Rodrigo Lane, 50, of Lovington, N.M., passed away on Sept. 30, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at the large community hall in Fort Stockton, Texas, with the rosary beginning at 11 a.m.

Body Consuelo “Hermana Chelito” Benavides Mendiola, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Visitation was held on Oct. 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton. Funeral services were held on Oct.

Body Virginia “Jinnie” Winn Jackson Drennan passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2022, in Granbury surrounded by her family. She was 78 years old and loved for her kindness, her lively spirit, her beautiful smile, and her master elementary teacher organization and work ethic.

Body Just days short of her 97th birthday, Maggie Smith ended a long, exciting, and rewarding life. Born to parents Earl and Josephine Autry, Maggie grew up in East Texas, and graduated from Marquez High School in 1943.

Body Jesus “Jessie” Cardenas Baiza was born on March 18, 1935, in Agujita, Coahulia, Mexico, to the late Valentin and Julia Baiza. Jessie went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sept. 23, 2022.

Body Sister Mary Felice Mojica, MCDP, 92, entered eternal rest on Sept. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Cresencio Mojica and Petra Villarreal; siblings Blas Mojica, Benita M. Castro, Epifania M. Ancira, Petra M. Zendejas, Pedro Mojica, and Sabina M. Cardenas.

Body Edelia Moya Dutchover, 71, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept.17, 2022. Edelia was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lamesa, Texas, to Donna Medrano and Leonardo Moya. She was preceded in death by her mother Donna, and her sister Patsy Sproles.