Obituaries

Apr 11, 2026

Apr 6, 2026

Johnnie Mae was born in Clay County, TX, to Jessie Mae (Williams) and Johnny Arthur Walker on February 9, 1934. She graduated from Dunbar High School in Lubbock, TX, in 1952, and pursued a career in service and nursing as an LVN. After completing career courses, she was assigned to the neonatal unit at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX,...

Apr 6, 2026

Paulina Garza Garcia, 98 of Odessa, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence, Monday April 6, 2026.

Paulina was born June 22, 1927, to Reyes & Norverta Garza in Rio Grande City, Tx.

She married Jose F Garcia on April 22, 1950, in Rio Grande City, Tx. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Primera Iglesia Bautista for...

Apr 5, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Lamar Jenkins, 52, of Odessa Texas, passed away on April 5, 2026 in Lancaster Texas.

Timothy was born in Odessa, Texas to the Late Mary Elizabeth Ennis and James Guyton on August 15, 1973. Tim was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church where he participated in many youth activities. He went to school in Odessa, Texas. He...

Apr 1, 2026

Lonnie Jay Jones Jr., 52, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on April 1,2026. Born on his birthday in 1974 to Lonnie Jones Sr. and Bellen Jones. Lonnie remained a proud, lifelong Odessan. A standout athlete, Lonnie’s legacy began at Permian High School, where he was a key member of the 1991 State Championship team, breaking multiple records during his high...

Apr 1, 2026

Pamela Johnson was born in Paducah, Texas to Mattie Justice and Jerry Justice on June 3rd of 1958. She married Nathaniel Johnson on September 17th of 1974 in Paducah, Texas. Pamela Johnson spent her time surrounded by family, friends and the people she loved the most. She found joy in listening to music, dancing, her Friday night throwbacks, nights out...

Mar 31, 2026

Manuel D.N. Galindo, 74yrs old, of Odessa, passed away on March 31, 2026, at home with all his family.

Manuel Galindo was born in San Carlos to Pascual Galindo y Antonia Moreno on November 08,1951. He worked in agriculture when he was young and later became a bricklayer until he retired. ln his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and caring for...

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Jose Manuel Marquez (Jay), 23, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday,  March 25th , 2026, in Odessa, TX.

He was born in Odessa, TX, to Jose Marquez and Crystal Marquez on March 24, 2003.

Jay was the oldest of five. When his dad passed away on March 9, 2021, Jay, without

hesitation, stepped into the role of oldest brother and son. He was always...

Mar 25, 2026

Surrounded by her loving Family, On Wednesday March 25, 2026, Viola Rubio Martinez, 93 of Odessa Texas, passed away at Medical Center Hospital

She was born October 24, 1932 in Presidio Texas to Jose Rubio and Maria Mendias,

She was united in marriage to her beloved husband for 60 years, Mike E. Martinez , whom preceded her in death in 2009,

They lived...

Mar 24, 2026

Sergio Pina, 47, of Odessa Tx, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Odessa Tx.

Sergio was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was known for his kind heart, strength, and good sense of humor. He had a deep love for football, and he was a devoted die-hard fan of the Denver Broncos.

Sergio Pina was born in Greely Colorado to...

Mar 21, 2026

Gerardo M. Urias, 45, of McCamey, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.

Gerardo was born on November 5, 1980, in Iraan, Texas, to Armando and Ninfa Urias. He grew up in McCamey, where he attended school and proudly graduated from McCamey High School. On April 26, 2014, he married the love of his life, Melissa Torres, in Odessa,...

Mar 17, 2026

Sean Paul Duarte, 36 of Odessa, passed away on March 17, 2026 in Glasscock County.

Sean was born in Odessa, Texas to Carmel Bernice Duarte on August 20, 1989. Since a young age, Sean was known for his sense of humor and strong personality. He always wanted to see everyone smiling around him or laughing if he would tell a joke...

Mar 17, 2026

Joseph Dominic Mireles, age 41 of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Joseph Dominic Mireles was born in Odessa, TX to Joe G. Mireles, Jr. and Terri Mireles on August 26, 1984. He went to school in Odessa, TX.

Dominic is preceded in death by his father, Joe G. Mireles, Jr., and his grandfather Joe Mireles, Sr.

Dominic...

Mar 16, 2026

Eugenia Melendez, 85 of Saucillo, Chihuahua Mexico, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Eugenia is survived by her Sisters: Martha Calderon and Ramona Olivas; Children: Norma Betancourt, Manuela Flotte, Solidad Navarrete, Jose Melendez, Jorge Melendez, Javier Melendez, and Gabriel Melendez; her Grandchildren: Alex Betancourt, Tome Navarrete, Jesus Navarrete, Jr., Melissa Flotte, Ector Flotte, Jr., Joel Flotte, Tich Flotte,...

Mar 13, 2026

Charlie Vasquez, 75 of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 13, 2026 in Odessa. Charlie Vasquez was born in Colorado City, Texas to Jose & Juanita Vasquez on March 13, 1951. He married Lucia Landa in 1971 in Odessa Tx. They were married for 42 years then they Divorced and he met long time girlfriend Gloria Martinez and they were...

Mar 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Gloria Gomez Lara, 76, of Odessa, TX. passed away at Medical Center Hospital.

1 Peter 2:24: “….by his wounds you have been healed”.

John 3:16: “ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.

Gloria Gomez Lara was born...

Mar 10, 2026

Socorro Molina Lopez Santana 84 was born April 18, 1941, in Fort Stockton, Texas, and passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Tomas Molina and Jesusita Montes.

Socorro married Onofre Lopez Jr. on July 12, 1954, in Rankin, Texas. After his passing in 1968, she later remarried Phillip Santana on April...

Mar 8, 2026

Marshall Bernard Washington a 64-year-old resident of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Odessa.

Marshall Bernard Washington was born on September 28, 1961, in Odessa, Texas, to Blanche Livingston Washington, and Manuel B. Washington the youngest of seven children. He spent most of his childhood in Odessa before attending high school in Garland, Texas.

During his high school years,...

Mar 5, 2026

Matthew Douglas Taylor, 43, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

Matthew was born on December 17, 1983, in Snyder, Texas, to Douglas and Gloria Taylor.

He attended school in Odessa, Texas, where he was known for his natural talent in arts.

Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Gloria Taylor.

He is survived by his...