Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Ernesto “Sonny” A. Lujan, Sr., age 90, was born on September 15, 1934, in Marfa, Texas, to Juan and Maria (Alvarado) Lujan, and entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

On November 10, 1951, Sonny married his beloved wife, Anita Chacón Lujan, and together they shared 66 years of marriage until her passing in 2018.They were blessed...

Aug 18, 2025

Irene Maldonado Galvan, age 93, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Martinez Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM that evening, also at the Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will take...

Aug 17, 2025

Edward Machuca Alvarez Sr. 54, Pecos Tx.

Edward, was born in Pecos Tx to Yolanda Machuca Alvarez and Guadalupe Alvarez Sr on July 01,1971. He went to school in Odessa Tx, He was with his partner Rosa for 25 years. He was a welder and diesel mechanic for Big Tex Trailer J&B Trailers before he did his own contracting as “Alvarez...

Aug 15, 2025

Juan Manuel Nunez Quiroz, 61, passed away on August 15th in Odessa Texas.

Juan Manuel Nunez Quiroz, born in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico on July 13, 1964, beloved son of Juan Nunez and Justina Quiroz.

Juan's life was rooted in love, family, and faith. He was a loved father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He worked for Great Basin Petroleum Services for 26...

Aug 15, 2025

Jose was born in Wink, Texas to the name of Consuelo and Paulino Soltero on June 14, 1973. He went to school in Wink. He married Rosaura Soltero on January 4, 1998 in Fort Stockton. He attended school till 9th grade. He owned his own company, along with his brother. He loved watching the Dallas cowboys every Sunday and he...

Aug 9, 2025

Rito A. Diaz, 86 of Odessa, passed away on August 9, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Rito A. Diaz was born in Escalon, Chihuahua Mexico to Anastasio and Luz Diaz on August 29, 1938. He went to school in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua. He married Domitila Tuda on February 10, 1956 in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua. He worked as a Roustabout for many years.

Rito...

Aug 8, 2025

Roy Dell Murray, 83, of Calvert, Tx passed away on August 8, 2025 in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation for viewing will be August 28, 2025 at the Martinez Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M - 9:00 P.M

Funeral services will be held August 29, 2025 at 1:00 P.M at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Eulogy being provided by Dr. James J. Bolton, Pastor of...

Aug 5, 2025

Joe Al Marichalar, 38, of Odessa, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday August 5th, 2025. He was born in Odessa on September 30th, 1986, to Amarante ‘Al’ Marichalar and Mary Louise Morales. Joe attended Permian High School and Odessa College, later he graduated from The University of Texas Permian Basin receiving a Bachelor’s degree in business. He worked at...

Jul 31, 2025

Madame Dean Amye Lee Jones-McNeil was born in Hallsville, TX to C.L. Jones and Lou Bertha Hill. She graduated from Mary C. Womack in Longview, TX, and on November 29, 1975, she married the love of her life, Rev. R.T. McNeil.

Our beloved First Lady was a pillar of selflessness—a creator, teacher, innovator, nurturer, and serial entrepreneur. She proudly served as...

Jul 20, 2025

Mia Manuela Valenzuela was born in Odessa, Tx to Ignacio and Norma Valenzuela on 4-22-25.

Mia Manuela Valenzuela is preceded in death by Juan, Juanita, Joanna Valenzuela and David Sotelo and Margarita Sotelo.

Mia Manuela is survived by Ignacio and Norma Valenzuela Mytzani Ramos Rudy Ramos, Osiel Valenzuela, and Ignacio Raymond Valenzuela.

Pallbearers will be Isabel Valenzuela, Gerado Valenzuela, Rudy Ramos, and Osiel...

Jul 15, 2025

Hector B. Jaquez, 82, of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

Hector was a devoted husband to his wife, Manuela, and a loving father to his four children, Hector Jr., Jorge, Sandra and Alina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nieves and...

Jul 12, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Ernesto Cipriano Minjarez, 48, of Odessa passed away Thursday July 10, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Ernesto was born in Odessa, Texas to Ernesto A. Minjarez and Evelyn J. Rodriquez. He went to school at Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas. He married Amy LeAnn (Gonzales) Minjarez on July 21, 2003 in Odessa, Texas. He worked as a route salesman at Unifirst...

Jul 10, 2025

Billy Joe Hernandez, 45, of Presidio Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025 in Odessa Texas.

Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm Sunday July 20, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory, 1040 S Dixie Blvd. Odessa, TX 79761

Rosary will be at 7 pm Monday July 21, 2025 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, Presidio Texas.

Funeral services will be held at...

Jul 8, 2025

Jan Murr Cook, 82, passed away July 8, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Jan was born March 7, 1943, in Hobbs, New Mexico to parents Steve and Esther Murr. She lived in Odessa all her life and graduated from Odessa High School. She was married to Frank Ray Cook for 45 years only to be separated by his death on 2009.

She will...

Jul 8, 2025

Bernardino R. 'Benny' Russell, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at his home in Odessa, Texas. Born on August 20, 1954, in El Paso, Texas, Benny lived a life filled with laughter, love, and a profound loyalty to those he cherished.

Benny was a man of many talents, blessed with a delightful sense of...

Jul 5, 2025

Terry L. “Rabbit” McDade’s Life was cut short on July 5, 2025, in the very city where he was born and raised leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories. Born on May 29, 1965, to Johnny Mac McDade and Helen Doris Henderson, Rabbit grew up in Odessa and attended ECISD public schools.

Rabbit was a handyman. His spirit...

Jul 5, 2025

Vicki Wade Llora, 67, entered into the presence of the Lord on July 5, 2025. A devoted follower of Christ, Vicki lived out her life by loving and serving others.

She was actively involved in her local church and took many opportunities to be involved in her local community.

Vicki was born on October 2, 1957 in Odessa, Texas. She was born...

Jul 3, 2025

Madison Marie Rodriguez, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away July 3, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and light. She was born on September 1, 2003, in San Angelo to her parents, Jesus Eusebio Rodriguez and Dianna Michelle Huber.

Madison was educated in San Angelo and later earned her cosmetology certification from Howard College, a milestone that reflected her...

Jun 29, 2025

Kelsie Linn Condarco, 28, of Odessa TX, passed away on June 29th, 2025, in her home in Odessa surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

Mass will be held on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church at 2pm in Midland, TX. Reception in her honor to directly follow in the parish facility.

Kelsie was born in...