Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

“I have fought a good fight,

I have finished my course, I have kept the faith…”

II Timothy 4:7

Lurline Bailey Fowler was born in Bryan, TX on January 18, 1925, to the parentage of James Thompson and Ella B. Bailey, and raised by her Father Albert...

Dec 12, 2021

Luz E. Morales Sanchez, 76, of El Refugio Impio de Coyame, passed away on December 12, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be at Martinez Funeral Home on December 15, 2021, at 1:00PM – 9:00PM.

Funeral Services will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021

1:00PM – 9:00PM with...

Dec 11, 2021

Like a storm with raging thunder, Denise Francis Holmes, a flame so brilliant and bright entered this world on November 1, 1979. Without Fear, Denise loved everyone she cared about deeper than her soul knew how to handle. Denise and Chris Holmes began their twenty-eight year journey through life together on June 6th, 2006. In 2004, Denise, gave birth...

Dec 11, 2021

Jose Salazar Acosta, (El Rano), 80, of Odessa, TX went to be with the lord on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, to the late Severa Salazar Acosta and Enemencio Acosta. Jose was a carpet layer at Pinner's Carpet for many years, he loved what he did. His favorite snack was peanuts, he played baseball,...

Dec 10, 2021

Epigmenio O. Gabaldon was Born in Coyame, Chichi Mexico, on March 24, 1941, to Guadalupe and Tito Gabaldon. He married Rosario Villa on July 1961.

He was a loving grandfather who carried juicy fruit gum in shirt pocket for his grandkids. He loved to have get togethers with his family and friends at his beloved Ranchito.

Dec 9, 2021

Tina Marie Rodriguez, 31, of Odessa, passed away on December 9th, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation is set for 1:00Pm to 9:00Pm Tuesday December 14th, 2021, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. December 15, 2021, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Father Joseph Uecker officiating. Cremation to follow.

Dec 9, 2021

Abelardo Sanez Tarango, 71 of Odessa passed away on December 9, 2021, in Odessa at ORMC

Visitation will be from 1pm till 7pm Monday December13, 2021 at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory.

Celebration of Life service will be at 6pm. Monday evening at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Tuesday December 14, 2021,...

Dec 8, 2021

Daniel Villalobos, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away in Odessa, Texas after a long illness on December 8, 2021.

Visitation will be from 1 PM to 9 PM on Sunday, December 12, 2021. A rosary will be held at 7 PM the same day.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday, December...

Dec 6, 2021

James Edward Jerkins   July 18, 1947 - December 6, 2021

On Monday December 6, 2021 "Ed" Jerkins passed away at Medical Center Hospital of stomach cancer.

He was born in Castleberry AL. To Henry and Jessie Jerkins

From a young age he learned to work hard to help the family.

He...

Dec 3, 2021

Esperanza 'Hope' Quiroz passed away on Dec 3, 2021. No services were held for Hope.

Nov 30, 2021

Daniel Mancha was born in Odessa, TX to Cruz and Ana Maria Mancha on November 15, 1983. He went to school at Odessa and graduated from UTPB. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer for STEM Software for ten years. He liked to dance, sing, joke around, cook, and bake (famous oatmeal cookies). His hobbies were woodwork, video games,...

Nov 30, 2021

Orlando “Lando” Porras, 59, passed away surrounded by his family on Nov. 30, 2021 in Odessa, Tx, after a courageous fight against cancer. Orlando was born on December 8, 1961 in Big Spring, Tx to Jose and Consuelo Porras. He was the fifth child out of ten children.

Lando was competitive, one of the family’s best athlete...

Nov 28, 2021

Bradley N. Berry, 87, passed November 28, 2021 in Odessa, TX. He was born September 22, 1934 in Oberlin, LA to Rev. Thompson and  Lelia Berry. Bradley married Rosella Berry, October 21, 1959, Odessa, TX.

He was a member of the Church of God and Christ. He worked as a warehouseman for many years. Bradley was a...

Nov 28, 2021

Ken Eppler (Jerold Kendrick Eppler) of Odessa, Texas, 67, passed away of complications of Covid on the morning of November 28, 2021. He was a cherished husband, father, friend, uncle, co-worker, and brother who will be sorely missed, more than he would have realized. Ken was born to Elvin Eppler and Mamie Lou (“Polly”) Eppler (nee Baker) on July...

Nov 25, 2021

Amparo Bailon Galindo, of Midland, TX, passed away November 25, 2021 in Midland, TX.

Amparo was born in Fort Stockton, TX to Adelaida Lopez and Blaz Bailon on September 22, 1946. She married Manuel Galindo on December 8, 1983. Amparo is preceded in death by her father Blaz Bailon, Sr., Mother, Adelaida Lopez, Stepmother Fina Bailon, brother...

Nov 25, 2021

Rosalia (Rosa) Fuentes Ramirez, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation for immediate family will be on Wednesday December 1, 2021, from 10:00am – 1:00pm and for guests from 1:00pm to 9:00pm with Rosary at 7:00pm.

Funeral services will be held on December 2, 2021, at 10:00am...

Nov 25, 2021

DONALD "DONNIE" WAYNE COLE WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 12,1954 TO JOHNNIE COLE AND WILLIE MAE COLE IN MARLIN, TEXAS.

HE RECEIVED HIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN 1973 FROM THE MARLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT.

DONALD LOVED TO LISTEN TO MUSIC, WOOD WORKING, CARPENTRY & FLOORING. BY TRADE HE WAS A SUCKER ROD INSPECTOR FOR RODCO INC. OUT...

Nov 22, 2021

Nelda Jean Williams 83, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2021, at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, Texas.

She was born on September 10, 1938, in Cameron, Milam County, Texas, USA, to parents Mr. Magin and Mrs. Edna (McKinney) Banks.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, five brothers, and...

Nov 21, 2021

Francisca ‘Kika’ Valenzuela de Odessa, fallecio el Domingo, 21 de Noviembre 2021 en su hogar a la edad de 78 años. KIka nacio el 11 de Mayo 1943 en Manuel Benavidez,Chihuahua, Mexico al Señor Marcos y la Señora Dominga Ochoa Ramirez.  Fue Testigo de Jehova y ama de casa. Contrayo matrimino con el Señor Maximo Arturo Valenzuela el dia...

Nov 18, 2021

Leonor Franco Nunez age 68 passed on November 18, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Monday November 22, 2021 from 1:00 pm- 9:00 pm, and rosary will be held at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home.

Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday morning November 23, 2021 at St. Joseph’s...