Obituaries | Published: June 13, 2013
 Juan Morales, 81, passed away on June 8, 2013 in El Paso. Juan was born March 29, 1932 in Van Horn. He is survived by two sons, John Jr. and Javier and one daughter, Irma. Juan had one grandson, Javier Jr., one granddaughter Jennifer and two great grandsons, Alize and Noah. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, Moises Morales Sr. and Victoria Morales. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Precilia Morales and his brothers, Manuel Morales, Moises Morales Jr., Heriberto (Beto) Morales, and Ramón Morales. He is survived by sister, Barbara Mendez of Van Horn and brother, Hector Morales of El Paso. A rosary was held in El Paso on Wednesday evening at San Jose Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held today, Thursday, 13, at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Van Horn Cemetery.
| Published: June 13, 2013
 Adan C. Ornelas, 47, passed away on June 5, 2013 in Midland, TX. He was born in Pilares, Mexico on November 17, 1966. Adan is survived by his parents Cruz and Josepha Venegas of Van Horn, three sons; Adrian and Adan Ornelas Jr. of Ojinaga Mexico, Rene Vasquez of Kermit. Also his three daughters: Adriana and Estella Ornelas of Midland, Lucero Ornelas of Ojinaga, Adan is also survived by his three brothers: Genaro Ornelas of Kermit, Chavelo Ornelas of McCamey, Chuy Ornelas of Crane, six sisters: Manuela Ornelas and Margarita Rodriguez of Kermit, Ermila Venegas of Odessa, Maria Sanchez of Van Horn, Jacinta Bustos of McCamey, Rosa Emma Ornelas of Siminole, and one grandson, Nayven Andres Ocon. A funeral mass, officiated by Father Mark Salas, was held on June 10, 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Van Horn, burial fallowed at Van Horn Cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews: Chavelo Ornelas Jr., Daniel Ornelas, Lil Ben Sanchez, Rey Ornelas, Freddy Ornelas, and. Jesus Ornelas. Honorary pallbearers were his nephews: Teofilo Venegas, Chris Ornelas and Adolfo Valles, and his son- in-law Ramiro Ocon. Funeral services were entrusted to Carrillo Funeral Home of Van Horn.
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DODGE CITY– Our beautiful Dana Vale, peacefully drifted away Sunday, June 2, 2013 with her family around her. She was born February 26, 1962 to Delbert and Eva Vale.Dana was known by her spirit, generosity and creativity. Dana had a passion for recycling products and rehabilitating people. She was one of a few people who formed CREW. She served on the area Mental Heath Board and was currently serving on the G.I. Forum Board. She volunteered for Women’s Chamber, Big Sisters, League of Women’s Voters and helped to found the Domestic Violence program with Eva Vale and others. Until they got the funding for a safe house Dana and Eva both opened their house to women and children seeking safe haven. Dana knew no strangers, helping many with housing, funds, jobs, transportation, food, a shoulder or and ear. She went on to work for the Dodge City Public Library these last years and it was a match made in heaven. Meeting and greeting, seeking knowledge, helping others to find what they sought is what she loved and the people she helped. Dana is survived by 2 sons, Houston and Vaughn Hornberger; her father, Delbert Vale; 2 brothers, Derek and Daryl Vale, and her sister, Denise Hardy. She is preceded in death by her mother Eva Vale and sister, Cassandra. Please join us for a celebration of Dana’s life, June 22, 2013 at the Dodge City Public Library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for friends and family to gather. On your way to or from the service please drop off your recyclables at the CREW Center on Military Ave. or at the Civic Center on Central Ave. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to your special charity would be appreciated in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.
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