Obituaries

Manuel C. Casias Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 15, 1962, in Hereford, Texas, to parents Manuel Casias Sr. and Ida Carrillo.

Rafael Hernandez, age 38, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on December 23. He was born on July 4, 1987, in Boquillas del Carmen, Coahuila, to Hernán and Francisca (Diaz) Hernández.

Mario Olguin Lopez, a truecowboywasbornonDecember 13, 1925, in Mexico. He passed away peacefully onDecember20,2025,inFort Stockton, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family in the comfort of his home.

Richard Lee Thomas, 64, of Hutto, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a weekslong illness. Richard was born on July 28, 1961, in Torrance, Los Angeles County California, California, to Peggie Armstrong Gonzales.

Rene Pacheco, 74, of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November16,1953,toMartin and Celia Pacheco.

David Stephen Morrow, 69, of Huntsville, Tx, went home to Jesus on November 18, 2025, after a long battle with COPD and emphysema. David was born in San Angelo, Tx on March 21, 1956.

Abel Silva Manzano Sr., 70, of Iraan TX, gained his angel wings on December 9. Visitation will be on Friday, December 19th from 12pm – 8pm for family and friends at Eternity Funeral Home.

Minerva Suarez, 99 years old of Fort Stockton went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2025, in her home in Fort Stockton. Visitation will be at Eternity Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 17 from noon to 8:00 pm with the praying of the Rosary at 7:00pm.

Ciria C. Alcala of Fort Stockton, Texas, reunited with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a woman of faith and prayer and always bestowed a personal blessing upon anyone who crossed her path.

Josephine Scott Falcon passed away Saturday, December 6, at age 92 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Tom and Margarita (Nieto) Scott in February 1933.