Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Angelicia Marie Valencia was born in Hobbs N.M. To Mr. David & Sherree Odessa Meridyth on September 24, 1979. She went to school in Odessa Texas. She worked as an office administrator for D.M clean up and Disposal Inc. for over 6 years. She was the best mother, daughter, sister & friend.

Angelicia Marie Valencia...

Jan 10, 2023

Eugene ‘Geno” Apodaca of Odessa, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 56.

He was born September 23, 1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Antonio Jose Apodaca and Priscilla Apodaca. He married Theresa “Terry” Rodriguez on December 18th, 2001 and they had two children from this union.

Visitation will be held on...

Jan 8, 2023

Martin Gomez Acosta also known as “Dad,” 68 of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Midland, Texas. Martin was born in Marathon, Texas to Saturnino Delao Acosta and Eduviges Gomez Acosta on September 11, 1954. Martin was a hardworking cowboy all his life. His passion was horses and instructing his daughter and granddaughter the knowledge...

Jan 8, 2023

Ocie Alvin Ray Sr. was born February 8, 1939, in limestone county to Jody Ray and Myrtie B. Dancer. He was the last living sibling of six children. He attended his early schooling at Moore High Elementary.  His family then moved to Odessa in 1951 where he attended Douglas and Carver Elementary. He then attended and graduated high school...

Jan 4, 2023

Ignacio Zamudio Rangel was born on May 23, 2001, to Mariluz and Ignacio Rangel in Odessa, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2023. For his first year, the family lived in Hansen, Idaho, then returned to Odessa. As a child, when other kids were asking for puppies and play stations for birthdays and Christmas,...

Jan 4, 2023

Ryan Roman was born in Odessa, Tx to Charlie and Yolanda Roman on September 6, 1975. He attended Odessa High School where he excelled in the sport of baseball. He continued playing baseball on the college level at NMJC, the University of Maine and University of the Southwest. Ryan worked for many different entities, where he developed many enduring friendships....

Jan 3, 2023

Raymond Sanchez Lara, 36, of Odessa passed away on January 3, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be 10:00am to 9:00pm January 12, 2023, at Martinez Funeral Home. Chapel services will be held 2:00pm Friday 13, 2023,  at Martinez Funeral Home with Father Anthony Bala officiating. There will be no burial. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home....

Jan 2, 2023

Dessie Irene Davis, 76, of Mumford, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Midland , Texas.

Graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Rosehill Cemetery with Pastor Darrell Sutton, of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, officiating.

Dessie Irene (Jean) was born in Mumford, Texas (Robertson County) to...

Dec 29, 2022

It was a hot, muggy day when this wonderful baby girl was born on August 10, 1922, in Rocky Branch Community (near Wortham), Freestone County, Texas. She acquired the nickname "Sweet."

Delores attended public school in Rocky Branch through While in school, she participated in many activities.

Interscholastic League was very popular and meaningful then,...

Dec 28, 2022

Maria Valdez Muro 93, was born El Mulato, Chihuahua, México, to  Epigmenio Valdez and Amalia Jaime on July 5,1929. She married Vicente Mendoza Muro on April 16, 1943. They were married for 57 years in San Antonio del Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a homemaker and a Christian Catholic.

Maria Valdez Muro is preceded in death by her...

Dec 28, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Maurice Olajawaun Rogers a.k.a Mo a.k.a Mo So Gucci of Odessa, TX at the age of 36 years. Maurice was born on June 6, 1986 to Keith Bledsoe and Bobbie Rogers. He went to school in Hobbs New Mexico and graduated from Hobbs High in...

Dec 26, 2022

David Lawrence Sedillo age 62, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at home. He was born September 12, 1960 in Bernaillo New Mexico and lived in Odessa, Texas for 25 years. David liked to go to Bingo, Game Rooms, and Horse Races. He was also a Big Fan of The Dallas Cowboys.

David is Preceded in Death...

Dec 23, 2022

Anetra Lynn Fields, 49, Odessa, TX passed away on December 23, 2022 in Arlington, TX.

Visitation will be from 1pm-9pm (closed casket) Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday January 6, 2023 at Texas & Clements St. Church of Christ, 1201 S. Texas Ave., Odessa, TX...

Dec 21, 2022

With great sadness we announce John Anderson “Big Book” Powell Jr passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022, in Odessa, Tx at the age of 76.

Big Book was born in San Bernardino, CA to John Anderson Powell Sr and Julia Peterson Powell on January 6, 1946.

He spent Majority of his life in Odessa, Tx....

Dec 19, 2022

Andres Olmos Ramos was born in Meoqui Chihuahua Mexico to Juan Olmos and Elizama Ramos on August 27, 1948. He was married to Eulalia Deras and had six children Asusena(deceased), Ana(deceased), Living Edith, Rita, Andy, Elizabeth. They were married for 36 years.Eulalia passed away on February 14, 2008. After her passing he remarried to Elvira Castillo. He worked in the...

Dec 19, 2022

Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on December 28, 2022 from 1:00PM to 9:00PM. Celebration Of Life will be held at St. James Baptist Church on December 29, 2022 at 10:00AM with Pastor James Bolton Officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery "Rose Hill Section".

Active Pallbearers; Roy Williams Jr., Courtney Williams, Lloyd Hill, Clarence Medlock, J'Quay Wilbur, Eric Wright, Darmaris...

Dec 17, 2022

Our beloved mother Fidela Ramirez Fuentes passed away December 17, 2022 surrounded by her daughters .  She was born in Coyame Mexico to Prudencio and Piedad Ramirez on December 18, 1935.

Fidela is preceded in death by her beloved husband Pedro A. Fuentes, her parents Prudencio and Piedad Ramirez, daughter Graciela Vargas, son Arturo Fuentes, and her...

Dec 15, 2022

Elizabeth Marie (Farris) Yorio, age 73 loving mother of three and adoring wife to the late Michael Louis Yorio passed away peacefully in her sleep late December 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty as she was fondly called was born on August 6, 1949 in Niagara Falls, New York. Betty grew up in Niagara Falls with...

Dec 14, 2022

Melvin L. Watson, 70, passed away on December 14th, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am, December 22nd, 2022 at Texas & Clements Church of Christ with Devon DeShields of Texas and Clements Church of Christ, Officiating. Burial will follow at American Heritage. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.

Melvin Loyd...

Dec 12, 2022

Brenda was born July 14, 1953, to her Father Miles Brewer of Grapevine, TX and her Mother Pearline Novella Akison of Clarksville, TX.

Brenda is preceded in death by Parents; Miles Brewer and Pearline Novella Akison.  She is also preceded by 8 Brothers.

She is survived by her two Sons; Damien Brewer (Shawnda) and Charles...