Obituaries

Margarita H. Tinoco

Margarita H. Tinoco

Dec 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margarita Tinoco

February 2, 1974 – December 13, 2025

Margarita Tinoco, 51, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, partner, and friend passed into eternity on December 13, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Margarita was born on February 2, 1974, in Brownsville, Texas to her loving parents, Olivia Cerrillo and Juan Jose Tinoco. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Fernando...

Priscilla Almendarez Nino

Priscilla Almendarez Nino

Dec 7, 2025

Priscilla Almendarez Nino 60, of Odessa, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will take place on Friday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. All services will be hosted at Iglesia Apostolica, 11111 W....

Pablo S. Rivera

Pablo S. Rivera

Dec 3, 2025

Pablo Santana Rivera, of Olton, passed away December 3rd in Olton, Texas surrounded by his family.

Pablo was born in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, México to Pablo and Alva Rivera on March 12th, 1937. He was married to Hilda Rodriguez on January 7th, 1961, in Zaragoza, Coahuila Mexico. In the 50’s he came to the United States as part of the Bracero...

Dominick Robert Vazquez

Dominick Robert Vazquez

Nov 29, 2025

Dominick Robert Vazquez 23, of Odessa passed away Saturday November 29, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Dominick was born November 7, 2002, to Diana Cantu and Julio Vazquez in Odessa, TX.

Dominick was known for his eyes and the biggest smile. He loved music, any body of water, and casinos. He graduated from Permian High School in May 2022....

Ruby "Rubie" Jean Miles

Ruby "Rubie" Jean Miles

Nov 25, 2025

Rubie Jean Cooper Miles

After a brief illness, Rubie Jean Cooper Miles, 78, of Odessa, left her earthly home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by her family. Rubie resided in Odessa.

Rubie was born on January 03, 1947 to Roland Johnson and Lula Mae (Green) in Waxahachie, Texas. She attended school...

Maria Cantu

Maria Cantu

Nov 25, 2025

In Loving memory of Maria Cantu

December 25, 1940- November 25, 2025

Maria passed away peacefully at Beehive Nursing Home in Andrews, TX. She was born in Providencia, Mexico to the late Cornelio and Dolores Acosta. She married Juan Cantu and had four children, Rick Garza, Lee Garza, Eddie Garza and Santos Garza, Jr. Maria is preceded in death by husband Juan Cantu,...

Justina Acosta Borrego

Justina Acosta Borrego

Nov 23, 2025

Justina Acosta Borrego, 75, of Odessa, TX passed away on November 23, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Justina was born in San Juan Del Rio, Durango, Mexico to Librado Acosta and Inocencia Calderon on September 6, 1950. She married Jose Jorge Borrego on August 5, 1971 and had a beautiful marriage of 54 years. She was a Stay at Home wife and...

Bernardo M. Martinez Jr.

Bernardo M. Martinez Jr.

Nov 22, 2025

Bernardo Martinez (Rollie), 31, of Odessa Tx, passed away on November 22, 2025 in Odessa Tx.

Rollie was born in Odessa Tx to Bernardo and Criselda Martinez on February 16, 1994. He went to school in Odessa Tx. With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember and honor the life of a remarkable soul taken from us far too soon. He...

Victoriano Rodriguez Nunez

Victoriano Rodriguez Nunez

Nov 21, 2025

Victoriano R. Núñez, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday  November 21, 2025, in Odessa.

Victoriano was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico, to Cruz Rodríguez Núñez and Francisco “Panchito” Núñez on March 23, 1935. He married Zulema Estrada on June 23, 1961, in Ojinaga. Throughout his many years working at KPEJ TV Station, he proudly served in several roles as the station...

Bicente Lopez Galindo

Bicente Lopez Galindo

Nov 21, 2025

Bicente Lopez Galindo, age 62, was born in Odessa, Texas, and passed away on November 21, 2025. Bicente attended Ector High School and later dedicated 12 years of service to ECISD before retiring.

More than anything, Bicente will be remembered for the incredible heart he carried through life. He was a great father, a caring individual, and the kind of man...

Darrell Wayne Christian

Darrell Wayne Christian

Nov 13, 2025

Darrell Wayne Christian

Sunrise: September 18,1962 - Sunset: November 13, 2025

Darrell Wayne Christian was born September 18, 1962, in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Clarence Edward Christian and Rosie Lee Christian.

Darrell 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,...

Koris Shalawn Draughan

Koris Shalawn Draughan

Nov 12, 2025

Koris Shalawn “Scoota” Draughan, 49, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Viewing for the immediate family will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 10AM to 1PM, and public viewing to be held from 1PM to 9PM at the inside Chapel of Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, November 20,...

Vivian Rodriguez Carrillo

Vivian Rodriguez Carrillo

Nov 11, 2025

Vivian Carrillo Rodriguez, age 64, of Odessa, Texas, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Vivian was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua on December 2, 1960 to Alfonso Carrillo and Alicia Ortega. Vivian spent his younger years in Paso Lajitas, Chihuahua and Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua. He married Guadalupe (Lupe) Uribe on August 9th...

Jorge Dominguez

Jorge Dominguez

Nov 7, 2025

Jorge Dominguez, 53, of Odessa, TX passed away on November 7, 2025.

Jorge Dominguez was born in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Beatriz Dominguez on January 6, 1972. He worked as a welder and owner of Dominguez Welding.

He is survived by his daughters; Viridiana Glanton and Genesis Dominguez, his sons; Jorge Luis Dominguez and Edgar Dominguez, his brothers; Jacobo Dominguez and...

Genaro Garza Jr.

Genaro Garza Jr.

Nov 6, 2025

Genaro Garza, Jr. of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Genaro Garza, Jr. was born in Santa Rosa, Texas to Reyes Martinez Garza and Genaro Garza, Sr. on April 16th, 1961. He worked as an Operator for Great Basin Petroleum Services for 20 years.

Genaro Garza, Jr. is preceded in death by his daughter Leticia Roxanne Garza,...

Benjamin P. Martinez

Benjamin P. Martinez

Nov 1, 2025

Obituary Benjamin P. Martinez

Benjamin P. Martinez, 94, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Martinez Funeral Home.

Rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will by held at 2:00pm on November 5, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Linda Albarado Garcia

Linda Albarado Garcia

Oct 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Albarado Garcia

August 23,1955 - October 25, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Albarado Garcia, age 70, of Odessa, Texas. Linda went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of her family - the same love she spent her life so freely giving.

Born and raised in...

Jose Lopez Vargas

Jose Lopez Vargas

Oct 23, 2025

Jose Lopez Vargas 71, of Odessa, passed away Thursday October 23, 2025, at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born October 20, 1954, in Acaponeta Nayarit, Mexico to Esteban and Herminia Lopez Vargas. He married Graciela Fuentes in Odessa, Texas. Jose enjoyed all types of music, playing cards, spending time outside in the yard, he was an avid Texas Longhorns fan....

Eloisa Casias

Eloisa Casias

Oct 23, 2025

Eloisa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and mother-in-law.

On October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, Eloisa M. Casias, age 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord.

Eloisa was born July 15, 1943 to Juan V. Matta & Epimenia Machuca Matta. She married Raymond S. Casias Jr. on July 4, 1964 and were married for...

Deborah Ann Pryor

Deborah Ann Pryor

Oct 21, 2025

Deborah Ann Pryor passed from this world on October 21, 2025 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX. Deborah (Deb) was born December 15, 1959, in Kermit, TX to Austria (Chee-Chee) and Mayola (Hunter) Pryor. 

She attended school in Kermit and graduated from Kermit High School in 1978 where she was active in volleyball and track. Deborah then attended West Texas...