Obituaries

Jun 29, 2013

Manuel Alvidrez Ramos, 77, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1936 in Mexico to Gerardo and Consuelo Alvidrez Ramos. He is survived by his wife, Carolina Ramos of Odessa sons, Mauricio Ramos Baeza of Odessa, Miguel Ramos Baeza of Aurora, CO, and Javier G. Ramos of Odessa daughters, Elsa...

Jun 28, 2013

Tomas Mata, 92, of Odessa, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Sienna Nursing Home. He was born May 7, 1921 in Mexico to Guillermo and Marina Flores Mata. He was a welders helper and a Catholic. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eudolia Juarez Mata son, Guillermo J. Mata parents, Guillermo and Marina Mata and sisters,...

Jun 12, 2013

Jose C. Loya, 77, of Presidio, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Hospice House. He was born August 27, 1935 in Mexico to Jesus and Rafaela Baeza Loya. He is survived by his wife, Olivia A. Loya of Presidio son, Jose A. Loya, Jr. of Marfa Yolanda A. Loya of Midland brothers, Luis Loya of San Antonio and...

May 31, 2013

Angelica Contreras, 68, of Odessa, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Hospice House. She was born August 3, 1944 in Mexico to Luis and Petra Serrano Contreras. Angelica spent the greater part of her life in Ojinaga and Presidio, where she was loved and respected by all. She loved her community and received countless blessings. Serving others selflessly...

May 31, 2013

Wenceslao Bustamante Martinez, 81, of Marfa, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Hospice House in Odessa. He was born September 28, 1931 in Mexico to Cresencio and Herminia Bustamante Martinez. He was a rancher in the cattle industry and a Catholic. He is preceded in death by Victoria Prieto and Luciana Marques. Wenceslao is survived by his wife,...

May 30, 2013

Alejandra Rodriguez, 84, of Presidio, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Hospice House in Odessa. She was born January 11, 1929 in Mexico to Juan and Angelita Tavarez Sotelo. She is survived by her sons, Armando Rodriguez Sotelo, Henberto Rodriguez Sotelo, Jose de la Cruz Rodriguez Sotelo, Rigoberto Rodriguez Sotelo, Homero Rodriguez Sotelo, Eduardo Rodriguez Sotelo daughters, Hortencia...

May 30, 2013

Juanita Salinas Medina, 66, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 in a Lubbock hospital. She was born April 19, 1947 in San Angelo to Eugeno and Leonor Carranza Salinas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugeno and Leonor Salinas and sisters, Manuela Flores and Sotera Lombraa. She is survived by her sons, Arturo Rogelio Dominguez,...

May 28, 2013

Johnie Ruth Shorter, 77, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Hospice House. She was born April 1, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Raymond Mittie Standoke Minter. She worked as an auto mechanic and was a Jehovahs Witness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lethaniel Shorter son, Alan Shorter, and 2 twin boys daughters,...

May 25, 2013

Windel LaRoy Richmond, 46, was born on October 5, 1966, in Odessa, Texas, to Winfred and Ozelle Roan Richmond. Windel graduated from Permian High School in 1985. He worked for the Maintenance Department of E.C.I.S.D. for 20 years. He was a former member of St. James Baptist Church and a present member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he...

May 24, 2013

Aubina M. Portillo, 97, of Odessa, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1916 in Lajitas, TX to Juan Felicitas Miranda. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend. She married Roberto R. Portillo in Odessa. They were married 45 years before he preceded her in death in 1992. Also preceding...

May 23, 2013

Raymond Eugene Williams, 87, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born February 15, 1926 in Kosse, TX to Truman Bessie Mae York Williams. On July 28, 1947, he married Argie Lee Moore. They moved to Odessa that same year. They were married 58 years before the departure of his wife. Raymond...

May 23, 2013

Margaret Segura, 67, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Hospice House. She was born November 11, 1945 in Marathon, Texas to Severiano and Maria Riojas. She was a hairdresser and beautician. She was a Catholic. She is preceded in death by her parents, Severiano Maria Riojas brother, Manuel Riojaz and sister, Elena Riojas. She is survived...

May 19, 2013

L. C. Davis, Jr., 55, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born October 5, 1957 in Odessa to L. C. Davis, Sr. and Willie Mae Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, L.C. Davis, Sr. and Willie Mae Jones and sister, Gaynell. He is survived by his daughter, LayCee...

May 16, 2013

Beatrice Horton Pruett, 94, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Deerings Nursing and Rehab in Odessa. She was born January 10, 1919 in Bridgeville, Arkansas to Bud Alma Horton. She is survived by her son, Joe Trammell and daughter, Glenda Kay Mace. A memorial service is pending following cremation.

May 11, 2013

Hector S. Soliz, 76, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born July 3, 1936 in Ramirez, TX to Ciprano Morin and Aida Sanchez Soliz. He worked as a plant operator in the oil gas industry. He is preceded in death by son, Raul Soliz parents, Cipriano Aida Soliz brothers, Gilberto, Cipriano...

May 8, 2013

Elena V. Hernandez, 68, of Fort Stockton, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born February 5, 1945 in Gregory, TX to Raul Juanita Nunez Villarreal. She was a substitute teacher. She is survived by her husband, Eduardo Hernandez of Fort Stockton daughters, Cindy Trevino of Alpine, and Vanessa McLean of Lubbock...

May 6, 2013

Francisca R. Barreraz, 87, of Odessa, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born October 10, 1925 in Balmorhea to Marin Rosa Romero. She was a housewife and a Christian. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcelino Barreraz and parents, Marin Rosa Mendoza Romero. She is survived by her sons, Adan Barreraz...

May 5, 2013

Lisa R. Smith Hernandez, 51, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born March 9, 1962 in Amarillo to Clifford Gerry Wright. She is survived by her husband, Hector Hernandez of Odessa son, Travis Clifford Smith of Odessa daughter, Casey Jo Smith of Odessa and 6 grandchildren. Private services will be conducted...

Nov 2, 2012

Mar 16, 1933

Roberto Aguilar "Chimino" Abila, 83 of Odessa went home to our Lord and Savior on June 6, 2016 in Crane, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7pm Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10am Friday, June 10, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Isidore officiating. Burial will...