Obituaries

Aug 1, 2022

Jose Angel ’Pepe’ Castillo 72 of Odessa passed away peacefully Monday August 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1949, in Pecos, Texas to Angel and Esperanza Jimenez Castillo. He was married to Argelia ‘Angie’ Hernandez. He was a Christian catholic and a welder for over 30 years. He loved to travel and ride his Harley...

Jul 24, 2022

Gerald Dean “Bubba” Brown was born on July 23, 1953 in McGregor, Texas to Alonzo Bell and Bettie Brown.

He worked for Hertz for over 20 years. He was a loving and kind man. Who also had nicknames for some of his family members. Linda Lou (Linda Guyton), Prima Donna (Prima Mack), Macanilli (Candice Rougeaux), Big Stockings...

Jul 22, 2022

Salvador (Sal) Carrasco, 67, returned to his eternal resting place on July 22nd, 2022 in his hometown.

The viewing of Salvador Carrasco will be held on Thursday, July 28th from 9am-1pm for family and from 1pm-9pm for friends at Martinez Funeral Home. The rosary will begin at 7pm on Thursday, July 28th at Martinez Funeral Home.

Jul 22, 2022

Rebecca Wallace was born on March 15, 1958, to parents Ruby Montgomery and James Ricks. She graduated from Ector High School in 1976.  She married Samuel Ray Wallace “Sammy” on September 10, 1987, in Odessa, Texas.

She was a beloved bus driver for ECISD for 33 years. In 2010 she and husband Sammy Ray inherited their beautiful...

Jul 22, 2022

Luz Loya Barraza of Odessa, Texas passed away on Jul 22, 2022. Servicio Funerario para Luz Loya Barraza será a la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fatima en a Col. Los Pinos Chihuahua, Chihuahua México el martes de agosto 8, 2022. El entierro será en Pantteon Municipal de Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, Chihuahua México.

Jul 18, 2022

Ramon “Ramonsito” Mendoza Jr., 54, of Odessa, entered the gates of heaven peacefully on July 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 9, 1967 in Pecos, Tx. to Carmen and Ramon Mendoza.

Visitation for the public will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 at 1pm - 9pm followed by a Rosary...

Jul 17, 2022

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano, 56, of El Mulato Chihuahua, passed away on July 17, 2022 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua.

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano was born on November 21, 1965, to Osbaldo Bejarano and Conrada Jimenez. He attended school in Andrews.

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano is preceded in death by Parents; Osbaldo Bejarano and Conrada Jimenez, First Wife; Irma Hoggard,...

Jul 17, 2022

Socorro Navarrete Ortega Nació En Coyame Del Sotol. Hija De Salvador Navarrete y Anita Ortega El Día 6 De Mayo De 1950. Asistió Ala Escuela José Maria Morelos y Pavón. Socorro Navarrete Se Caso Con Isidro Romero El 14 De Octubre 1970 En Coyame Del Sotol. Dedicó Su Vida A Sus Hijas y Esposo. Socorro Navarrete Ortega Procede Su...

Jul 13, 2022

Shawneequa Shaquanda Morill, 40, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on July 13,2022 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation July 15, 2022 from 9am – 5pm

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 16th at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Pastor Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral...

Jul 13, 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, I lost my husband, love & best friend Joel Carrasco Molina. We thrived together for over 40 years through the good, the bad & sometimes ugly. This monstrous disease ALS, took everything from us My heart is split in two. One side filled with memories, the other died with you. You are now with...

Jul 13, 2022

Carolina Silvas Chavez Surrounded by her loving family at her bedside was called upon by our Lord Jesus Christ on July 13,2022.

Carol, 75, of Odessa passed away at Medical Center Hospital. She was born February 13,1947 in Alpine, Texas to Alfredo Silvas and Claudia Salas Silvas. She was a Christian and Homemaker.

Preceding her in...

Jul 13, 2022

Enrique Munoz Valenzuela 76, of Odessa passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.  Enrique was born November 12, 1945, in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan Munoz Samaniego and Sara Valenzuela Santiesteban. He was a Christian Catholic and a welder by trade. He married Argelia Hernandez in 1967.

Enrique Sr is preceded in...

Jul 10, 2022

Diego Montoya Valenzuela, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Diego was born on February 27, 1988 to Rodrigo and Otilia Valenzuela in Odessa. He attended school in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School. He was also a professional Gamer.

He is survived by his Parents Rodrigo & Otilia Vanelzuela, Sister; Hilda...

Jul 7, 2022

Garry Lee Givens, 66, of Odessa Texas, passed away on July 7th, 2022, in Odessa Texas.

Garry Lee Givens was born on March 30, 1956, in Chillicothe Texas to the late Johnny and Bobbie Givens, Garry attended Chillicothe High School. There he enjoyed playing basketball and track. Garry moved to Odessa, Tx in 1976 where he worked...

Jul 5, 2022

Loretta Diane Walker of Odessa, Texas transitioned peacefully in her home on July 5, 2022, at the age of 63. Family was by her side at the time of death. Loretta fought a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Visitation for Loretta will be held on Sunday July 17, 2022 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home and...

Jul 4, 2022

Margaret Louise (Henry) Perkins was born to Margaret Crook and James Lee Henry on April 30, 1948, in Odessa, TX. Margaret married Royce Charles Perkins December 24, 1965, in Odessa.

She attended Ector County public schools. Margaret was a housewife and a churchgoer. She attended Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Odessa, TX. She loved her...

Jul 4, 2022

A Letter from Dorothy

Hallelujah! I'm finally free of this earthly life and now I'm home with my Heavenly Father! But let me share a little of my life's story with you…

I began life August 27, 1916, in Reagan, TX, Falls County, the daughter of King Davis Sr. & Cornelius...

Jul 3, 2022

Columbus Cooper Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July,3,2022 after a lengthy illness at Madison Medical Resort. He was 80 years of age, he was a christian believer.

Columbus was born on January,13,1942 in Crockett Texas to the parentage of Columbus (Jack) and Jewel B. Cooper, the eldest of three including Marilyn...

Jul 3, 2022

Adrian Elijah White, 19 and Aaron Robert White, 17 both of Odessa TX passed away on  Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Adrian Elijah was born November 10, 2002 and Aaron Robert was born on January 3, 2005 both in Odessa, TX to parents Glenn Edward “Eddie” White and Melina Gonzalez White. Adrian was a 2021 Permian High School...

Jul 2, 2022

Bartolo Edward Gomez, 77 of Odessa Texas passed away of natural causes Saturday July 2, 2022. He died in his home where he resided for over half a century. Bartolo was born on July 4, 1944, to Manuel Gomez and Rita Pacheco in Fort Stockton Texas. He was a retired plumber who enjoy fishing and barbecuing.

Bartolo...