Obituaries

Jun 5, 2025

Edward Eugene Christian 66, was born December 6, 1958 in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Clarence Edward Christian and Rosie Lee Christian.

Ed confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Matthew Baptist Church by the late Rev. Rufus McClain. While growing up in St. Matthew, Ed was deeply involved in the youth department...

Jun 2, 2025

Fernando Franco, 15 of Odessa, passed away on June 2, 2025 in Odessa.

Fernando “Nando” was born at Odessa Regional Medical Center to Lisa Flores and Fernando Franco Jr. on August 17, 2009. He attended Odessa High School in Odessa as a sophomore student. He accomplished many goals; competing in the spelling bee at Murry Fly elementary, playing football at Crockett...

May 31, 2025

Aurora Calderon Villegas of Odessa passed away and united with our heavenly father on May 31, 2025. Aurora was born October 30, 1934, in Rancho Portales, Presidio, TX to Manuel Calderon, Sr. and Tecla Urias. Aurora was married to Salvador Villegas in Odessa, Texas. Aurora had four children: Arturo Calderon, Belinda (Joe) Porras, Tony (Olivia) Villegas and Albert (Priscilla) Villegas....

May 31, 2025

Tita Madrid falleció pacíficamente a la edad de 68 años el 31 de Mayo de 2025 en el Hospital Medical Center de Odessa, Texas.

El velatorio se realizará el Martes 3 de Junio de 11:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. en la Funeraria Martinez, ubicada en 10137 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764. Se rezará el rosario ese mismo día...

May 30, 2025

Jerry was born in Odessa, TX on July 21, 1956, to the late James Robinson and Gladys Henderson Green. He accepted Christ at a young age. Jerry attended Ector County ISD.

He met and married Willene Sims. To their union one son was born Jerry Lamont Ross. Later he married Debra Thompson Ross.

Jerry worked at Sauceda Tamale Factory for many years....

May 30, 2025

Michael James Bledsoe, age 68, of Odessa, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loved ones peacefully on May 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Michael was born on March 29, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to Aquilla and Geneva Bledsoe. He grew up in El Paso and graduated from Andress High School. He later established a career in HVAC, where he became...

May 30, 2025

Jason Muro, 15, of Odessa Tx. Passed away on May 30th 2025 in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" 10137 W. University Blvd Odessa, Texas 79763 on Thursday June, 5 2025 from 9:00AM to 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.

Mass will be held at 10:00AM Friday June 6, 2025 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial...

May 28, 2025

Nadina Villa, 66 of Odessa, Texas, passed away May 28, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Nadina Villa was born in Big Springs to Sabino Villa and Jesusa Saize Villa on April 17, 1959. She went to school at Ector High School. She married Larry Moralez on February 28, 2025 in Odessa, Texas. She worked for over 30 years. She was involved with...

May 28, 2025

Con profundo dolor en el corazón, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido

Porfirio (Pilo) Leyva, quien partió de nuestro mundo el día 28 de Mayo de 2025 a la edad de 87 años en Odessa, Texas. Nacido en Los Alamos, Chihuahua. Un hombre lleno de vida, con un gran sentido del humor y un gran corazón, que supo iluminar la vida de...

May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

On May 24, 2025 our dear loving sister Hilda Ruiz passed peacefully.

Hilda was born April 29, 1950 in El Paso, TX. She graduated from Permian H.S. in 1969. She received an Associate degree from Odessa College. Hilda served our nation in the Airforce in 1976 as a Nuclear medicine technician until her honorable discharge in 1980. Upon her discharge she...

May 20, 2025

James Belcher, a devoted volunteer firefighter and pillar of his community, passed away on May 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and kindness. Born in Odessa, Texas, to James Earl Belcher Sr. and Melloleane Wright, James grew up to graduate from Permian High School.

With a lifelong commitment to serving others, James began his volunteer firefighting career 32...

May 16, 2025

Barbara D. Dickens-Morris, 59 years old Odessa Tx. passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, in Odessa Tx in the comfort of her home

Barbara was born March 2,1966 in Crane Tx, by Bobbie Lane (Montgomery) and Willie Dale Morris. She went to school at Ector & Permian High Schools in Odessa Tx. She graduated from Permian High School. She attended...

May 16, 2025

Jordan Lee Richard “Doodle/Doo” 19 years old, of Odessa Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday May 16, 2025. Jordan was known as being very smart, a hard worker, and made all his family very proud.

He loved spending time eating out with family, he was great at Bible trivia because most of his answers were...

May 15, 2025

Aurora Renteria 87, of Odessa, Texas passed away May 13, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Aurora was born in Redford, Texas to Marcos Rios Sr. and Gertrude Lujan Rios (Tula) on January 8, 1938. She attended school in Pecos, Texas. She married Isaias J. Renteria (Cheyenne) in Pecos, Texas. She worked as a supervisor at Levi Strauss for over 12 years. Aurora...

May 9, 2025

Gilberto Navarette Luera Sr., age 64, of Midland, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on August 7, 1960, in Pecos, Texas.

Gilberto was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He is survived by his son, Gilbert Luera Jr.; daughter-in-law, Karina M. Luera; and his beloved grandson, Noah L. Borrego. He is also...

May 8, 2025

Olga Nieto Nunez, 92, of Odessa, Texas passed away May 8, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Olga Nieto Nunez was born in Presidio, Texas to Josefina and Raymundo Nieto on March 20, 1933. She married Jose De La Cruz Nunez on March 2, 1952. She worked in housekeeping for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Olga had an...

May 8, 2025

Ricardo Tlaxcala Gonzalez, 74, of Aldama,Chihuahua, passed away on May 08, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Ricardo Tlaxcala Gonzalez was born Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico to Father: Ricardo Gonzalez Nora, Mother: Ramona Tlaxcala Beltran on 02-13-1951.

He married Manuela Gonzalez Armendariz on May of 1972 in Aldama, Chihuahua. He worked as a Welder for 30 years.

Ricardo Tlaxcala Gonzalez is preceded in death by Manuela...

May 6, 2025

Randy Levar Smith, 48 years old, of Odessa, Texas passed away Tuesday  May 6, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Randy was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Sheila Vernon Collins and George Raymond Smith on March 18, 1977. He went to school at Permian High School. He married Angela Braziel-Smith on September 28, 2014, in Odessa, Texas. He worked as a pumper in...

May 5, 2025

Clevan Williams, 95, of Odessa Texas, passed away Monday May 5, 2025.

He was born in Kosse Tx to Bessie Mae York Williams and Truman Williams on April 14, 1930. He was married to Dovie A Wiley Williams on Oct 28, 1957. They were married 68 years before his departure. Clevan was the owner/proprietor of Cleve’s Appliance Service until his retirement.

He...