Obituaries

Sep 21, 2021

Jesus Manuel Rueda was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua on June 25, 1944. He passed away peacefully in his home on September 21, 2021 at the age of 77. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed dearly however he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his...

Sep 17, 2021

Teófilo Ramos Flores, de 90 años de edad de El Mulato, falleció  el 17 de septiembre del 2021 en la ciudad de Midland, Texas.  Visitaciones serán el día martes, 21 de septiembre del 2021 de 10 de la mañana a las 9 de la noche.

El servicio religioso será el mismo día martes a las 7 de...

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday, September 17, 2021, Abel Baeza took his last labored breath after losing a battle against Covid19.

His passing marks a time of great sorrow for the many people who loved him; those who called him Friend, Primo, Tio, Mijito, Feo, Brother, Pompa, and Dad. In these moments of supreme sadness, we look back at his...

Sep 17, 2021

Luis Rodolfo Roque, of San Antonio Texas, passed away on September 17th 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Thursday September 30th from 10 am until 9pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7pm on September 30th, 2021 at Martinez Funeral Home

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday October...

Sep 17, 2021

ODESSA, TX – Esperanza Blanco Franco was born on January 15, 1930, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

She passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the age of 91 years at The Courtyards Assisted Living in Odessa, TX.  Esperanza was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  She will be missed dearly however...

Sep 17, 2021

Maria de Jesus Olmedo of Odessa, TX, passed away on September 17,2021.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home.

Maria was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on December 27, 1949 to Florentino Olmedo and Maria de Jesus Salas.  Maria enjoyed sewing and knitting.  She was a...

Sep 16, 2021

Manuel A. Ontiveros of Odessa, Texas passed away on September 16, 2021

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm with a Rosary to be Recited at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm at St....

Sep 15, 2021

Dolores G “Lolo” Cervantes 77, of Odessa Tx, was granted his angel wings on Wednesday September 15, 2021 in Odessa Tx.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday September 23,2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church burial to follow at Ector county cemetery. Viewing will be held at Martinez funeral home Wednesday September 22,2021 Rosary at 7:00 PM....

Sep 15, 2021

Cynthia Williams-Martin was born February 25, 1969, to Frankie Williams and Charles McPeters in Odessa, TX. She attended school in Odessa, TX (Hays, Blackshear, and Permian). She was introduced to the Lord at an early age. Cynthia was baptized and attended Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.

Cynthia worked for Motel 6 for many years. She was a...

Sep 14, 2021

ETTA C. JONES WHITE

Etta C. Jones was born the 8th child to Edd and Georgia Jones in Overton, TX, May 11, 1925. She was a member of  Antioch Baptist Church in Tatum, TX. She attended public school and graduated high school in Rusk County Independent School District.

She...

Sep 13, 2021

Robert L. Gonzales 70 years old of Odessa, Tx passed away on September 13, 2021 in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation will be on Saturday September 18,2021 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at Martinez Funeral Home.

Robert was born in Pecos. Tx to Natividad and Paula Gonzales on April 21,1951.

Robert is preceded in death by his Parents; Natividad...

Sep 11, 2021

Laurence Christian, 69, departed this life on September 11, 2021, in Borger, Texas. Laurence "Black" Christian was born April 18, 1952, in Colorado City, TX. Laurence was the 15th child of 16 children born to Frank and Josephine Christian.

Laurence started school in Colorado City, TX. Then the family moved to Odessa, TX. Where he attended school...

Sep 11, 2021

Rose Marie Lopez (June 13th 1957 – September 11th 2021) Rose Marie Lopez at her young age of 64 was called home to our Lord on September 11th due to a hard fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

She is now re-united with her beloved husband and family in Heaven!!!

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Sep 10, 2021

Josephine “Josie” Villa Mendoza.58 of Odessa passed away on September 10th, 2021 in Odessa, TX

Visitation will be Monday, September 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Martinez Funeral Home outside Chapel Officiating will...

Sep 6, 2021

Alexis “Lexi” Lee Luna, 19, of Odessa, Texas gained her angel wings on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation for Alexis will be held 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM.  Funeral Service is to be held on...

Sep 5, 2021

Bryan Adam Contreras passed away September 5, 2021 in Odessa Texas

Bryan Adam Contreras was born in Odessa, Texas to Lourdes Ornelaz and Adan Nunez Contreras Jr. on January 6th, 2002. Bryan graduated from Odessa High School in 2020. He worked as a mechanic at Tiger Industrial Rentals.

Visitation for Bryan will be held Thursday, September...

Sep 3, 2021

A Beloved Husband, Father, Son and Brother. Samuel Ramirez Jr (Sammy). Mr. Ramirez, 39, of Odessa passed away Friday September 03,2021 at Medical Center Hospital.

He was Born May 13, 1982 in Austin, Texas to Samuel and Irene Ramirez Sr.

He was a Great Husband, Father, Brother & Tio. Sammy was a Trucker looking forward...

Sep 3, 2021

Sergio L. Ramirez de 48 años de Coyame Chihuahua fallecio el 3 de Septiembre 2021 en Odessa Tx.

El Rosario será a las 7 pm el jueves 9 de Septiembre 2021 en la funeraria Martínez. Los servicios funebres serán a las 2 pm el viernes 10 de Septiembre en la funeraria Martínez con el padre Chávez de la iglesia San José. El sepelio seguirá después de la misa en el Sunset Memorial Garden.

Sergio nació en Chihuahua, México el...

Sep 3, 2021

Celia Ann Sturgeon, 68, of Odessa Tx, gained her wings and reunited with her mom on September 3rd 2021, in Odessa Tx.

A viewing will be on September 13th from 11-9 with a Rosary from 7-8.

A memorial service will be held at Martinez Funeral home on September 14th at 10 a.m. Followed by a...

Sep 2, 2021

George Franklin Willard, 75, departed this life on September 2nd, 2021, at Medical Center hospital in Odessa, Tx. Named after his father, George was the seventh of eight children born to George Alexander & Jim Nella Willard in Paris, Tx on January 2nd, 1946. When George was a young boy the family moved to Littlefield, Tx where his formal...