Obituaries

Florencio Saenz Uranga, 87, of Marathon and Alpine, passed away on December 4 in Ft. Stockton. Florencio was born in La Boquilla de San Isidro, Chihuahua, Mexico. He settled in Marathon and later moved to Alpine. During this time, he worked for the Brewster County Road & Bridge department from which he retired. He was married to Rosa Uranga, and was father to Elda Fuentez (Salvador), Rosie Aguilar (Sixto, Jr.), Maribel Ruiz, and Jesus Uranga (Amy.) He was preceded in death by his parents Norberto and Petra Uranga as well as his siblings Pedro, Tomas, Isabel, Leonor, Catarino Uranga, and sister Macaria Lujan. He is survived by one brother, Andres Uranga. Florencio leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Florencio was an allaround outdoorsman. He was a beekeeper, an avid gardener, and a carpenter/ masonry handyman.

Alfredo A. Soza, an Alpine High School graduate, died in San Antonio on November 30, at the age of 57. Alfredo accomplished much in his lifetime, earning a degree in Accounting from Sul Ross University in 1989, and a law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1992. For many years he practiced law in West Texas.

David Mitchell Seals, 87, of Meadowlakes, formerly of Alpine and Brownwood went to his heavenly home Wednesday, December 6 at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls. He is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Reba Cross Seals, and three sons, Greg (Kathy,) of Spring, Geoff (Jill,) and Gary (Cyndi,) of San Antonio, as well as stepchildren, Justin (Lori,) Stuart (Linda,) and Kimberley (Max Johnson.) His grandchildren are Kelsey, Kaitie, and Travis. Step- grandchildren are Jarrod, Andrew, Sierra, Josh, Lacey, Logan, and Mikayla. David was also proud to claim five great-grandchildren.

On November 28 Richard Charles Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior. Rick was 80 years old and from Midland. Born on February 19, 1943, in Stockton, California to Harold Francis and Beatrice Marsha Kelly, the family moved to Midland in 1948 where he graduated from Midland High School and in 1965 from Sul Ross University with a BA in History and Government. Rick served in Naval Intelligence during the Vietnam era and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He became a Brewery Representative for Miller Brewing Company following his service.

Debra Ellen Burks, 70, of Pampa passed away on November 15 in Hobbs, NM. She was born on May 28, 1953, in Pampa.

September 17, 1930November 20, 2023 Alberta De La Rosa Sandate, of Alpine, peacefully joined the Lord on Monday, November 20, in Del Rio. She was 93 years old.

William Thaxton Abercrombie, 86, from Odessa, died November 12 in Odessa. He was lovingly known as Dad, Papa, Bill, and Catfish. He was born on July 21, 1937, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to M.J. “Jack” and Dora May Abercrombie.

James Marshall Roberts, Jr. “Jim”, 70, of Marathon, passed away on October 26, in Marathon. Born on February 25, 1953, in Fort Stockton, to James Marshall Roberts, Sr. and Callie Marie Roberts, Jim was the beloved husband of Stephanie Edgar Roberts.