Beloved El Paso artist Hal Marcus dies at 74

El Paso artist Hal Marcus turned his final days into a public work of art – and a lesson Hal Marcus documented his death as art, leaving a lasting creative legacy in El Paso

This is a tribute to El Paso artist Hal Marcus, who died Sunday, April 12. The author is Marcus’ friend and collaborator on three children’s books. By Luke Lowenfield Hal Marcus lived as a painter. He did everything as an artist, whether it was putting on his shoes or putting on a show. Even in his passing, Hal chose to create beauty.  Of all his renowned artwork, Hal’s life and death became the greatest masterpiece. When most people are tempted…

Hal Marcus, celebrated El Paso artist and musician, dies at 74

by Robert Moore April 12, 2026 Share Facebook Nextdoor Reddit  We use your feedback to strengthen our reporting. Tell us what’s working and what’s missing. Take our 2026 reader survey. Hal Marcus, an artist, musician and promoter of the beauty of El Paso, died Sunday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 74. “Our beloved Hal Marcus passed into the next realm this morning at 4:39 a.m.,” his daughter and business partner, Leilainia Marcus, s…

Beloved El Paso artist Hal Marcus dies at 74

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso icon and artist Hal Marcus has died at the age of 74, according to an obituary sent out on behalf of his family. He died early Sunday morning, April 12, "artfully and peacefully in his unique home, surrounded by family, friends and his art collection," the obituary said. [...]