Obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

Joshua Anthony “Yoshi” Ruiz was born in Odessa to Elida Ellis & Reynaldo Ruiz on December 28,1986.  He went to school in Houston. He acquired his GED. He worked as a motor tech for Patriot drilling as well a tattoo artist for all stars ink. Joshua woke up every morning with the most up beat attitude towards life, He had a...

Dec 5, 2022

Lillia Hernandez Martinez was born in La Esmeralda Chihuahua to Cecilio Hernandez and Roberta Rey on July 21 1951. She married Jose Javier Martinez June 19th 1974. Mami loved bingo and maquinitas. She was a house wife  who loved and helped raise her grandchildren. Was dedicated to her family Mami was always a call away she was very loved...

Nov 30, 2022

Paul Roy Sanders, age 75, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Coronado Nursing facility in Abilene, TX. Paul was born January 18, 1947, in Mexia, TX,  Limestone County. Paul was the oldest child and the only son born to Charlie Beil Sanders and Grace Dawson Sanders. He graduated from...

Nov 29, 2022

Esperanza Lujan Rey, 97, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in Odessa.  She was born July 11, 1925, in Colorado City, Texas to Catarino and Maria Ornelas Lujan. She married Juan Natividad Rey on April 15, 1953, in Stanton, Texas and they had four children. She was a devout Catholic and attended Our Lady of San Juan...

Nov 28, 2022

Benjamin Jimenez Olague "Ben", 59. of Odessa was called to our Heavenly Father Monday November 28th, 2022, in the presence of his youngest daughter and Son-in-law in El Paso Tx.

Ben was born October 1st, 1963, to Richard L. Olague and Mary Lou J. Olague in Odessa, Tx.

Ben is remembered as a big family...

Nov 27, 2022

Oscar "Rat" Flores Lujan 74, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on November 27, 2022, in Odessa. Oscar Lujan will be remembered as a loving and patient father, grandfather, and friend. A true patriot of his country and huge supporter of all first responders. He was a lover of country music and loved the outdoors. Oscar enjoyed spending time out at...

Nov 25, 2022

Benny D. Hernandez, loving husband and father of three daughters, passed away from this world to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 77, on Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home in Odessa, Tx.

He was born in 1945, to Jesus and Amelia Hernandez in Artesia, N.M.

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Nov 22, 2022

William O. Davis Jr. passed away on November 22, 2022, in Odessa TX.

William O. Davis was born in Summerville, Georgia to Rev. William O. Davis Sr. & Maria Spruill Davis on June 5, 1934. He graduated from Hopewell High School in Reform Alabama. He was a Veteran and served in the Air Force for 4 years....

Nov 19, 2022

Margarita Saenz Rodriguez of Odessa passed away November 19, 2022, in Odessa, Tx.

Margarita was born on February 2,1959, in Mulato, Chihuahua to Jose C. Saenz and Benigna H. Saenz. Margarita was loved and cherished by all, she immigrated from Mexico in 1973 at the age of 14. She was known for her love for music and...

Nov 18, 2022

Our love, Estella Armendarez Rangel, 68, of Odessa, Texas, gained her wings on Friday November 18, 2022. She was born to parents Natividad Armendarez and Petra S. Armendarez on January 5, 1954, in Monahans, Texas.

She graduated from Ector High School in 1971. Estella worked as a Teacher's Aide for ten years. After ten years of service, she...

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Ina Faye Keaton McCowan became an angel on November 18 ,2022 at 88 years old, while residing in Fort Worth, TX. Mrs. McCowan was born in Coolidge, TX to Berlena Keaton Freeman McQueen & Clarence Keaton. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She is a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. She attended Blackshear High School in Odessa, TX. While...

Nov 16, 2022

Laverne was born January 8, 1932 to Richard Oldham and Zephrie White Oldham. She was the Second Child of Eleven Blessed to this Union.

Born and Reared in Burleson County, Texas, Laverne Was no stranger to Biblical Principles, As Her Family had Deep Roots in the New Hope Baptist Church, Which was A Strong Pinnacle in the...

Nov 9, 2022

Carolyn Ann Choyce 59 passed away Wednesday November 9,2022, in Midland, Tx., She was born February 27, 1963, to John and Cheriee Thomas Choyce in Odessa. Carolyn attended schools in Odessa and graduated from Ector High School. She worked as a Cashier for many years at Stripes.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, John and...

Nov 8, 2022

Daniel (Danny) C. Llanez, 56, of Odessa, Texas passed away at his residence in Odessa, Texas surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a short illness.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory.  Rosary will be held at 7p.m. on...

Nov 7, 2022

Socorro Herrera de 88 años. Falleció el lunes 7 de noviembre de 2022, en el asilo de ancianos Buena Vida en Odessa. Nació el 21 de septiembre de 1934, a Isabel y Soledad Morales Herrera en Ojinaga Chihuahua, México, Ella era de la fe católica cristiana y ama de casa.

Socorro era una esposa, madre amorosa, y...

Nov 6, 2022

Maria Del Carmen Martinez Silvas was born in Las Huapas San Luis Potosi to Delfino Espinoza and Guadalupe Espinoza Martinez on December 19th, 1949. She went to school at Canoas,San Luis Potosi. She married Sixto Silvas on November 28th,1979 in Lovington, New Mexico. She was a loving house wife and a devoted catholic.

Maria Del...

Nov 1, 2022

Elodia Ruiz de Holguín 77 años. Falleció el martes 1 de noviembre de 2022, en el hospital Medical Center en Odessa. Nació el 26 de febrero de 1945, a Enrique y María De la Luz Sánchez Ruiz en San Bernardo Durango, México, Ella era de la fe católica cristiana y ama de casa.

Elodia era una madre...

Oct 25, 2022

Catarino Uribe Rojero, 92, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 25, 2022 in Odessa .

He entered this world on November 24, 1929 in Hagerman, NM, born to Blas and Bentura Uribe Rojero. He married Aida Dutchover on February 24 ,1953 in Carlsbad, NM. He was a faithful Catholic and worked as...

Oct 22, 2022

Pablo Salas Jr. was born in El Paso, Texas to Pablo Salas Sr. and Carmen Medina Salas on March 10th, 1959. Pablo married Pamela Salas on March 26th, 2010. He worked as a Roughneck, Truck Driver, Reverse Unit Operator, and for the last 20 years as a Fisherman in the oilfields of West Texas. Pablo was a Veteran and...

Oct 21, 2022

Priscilla Ninette Dela Cerda 50, passed away Friday October 21, 2022, in Odessa. She was born November 20, 1971, in Kermit, Tx to Baldemar and Irene Calzada Dela Cerda. Priscilla was Christian and a homemaker.

Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Christina Lane and husband Jammie of...