Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Reflections of Rev Tatum’s Life Reverend William McKinley Tatum known as Bill, Pop or Dub, was born February 18,1929, in Elkhart, Texas. He was the fifth child born to the late Robert and Janie Tatum.

We entered this year, 2021, with much confusion, political unrest, a pandemic and other adverse social climate, but early in the morning,...

Jan 1, 2021

Larry Wayne “Buddy” Hill, 73, passed away surrounded by his wife and children Nov. 27, 2021 in Odessa, Tx, after a courageous fight against Covid.

Buddy was born June 12, 1948 in Waldron, Ark., to Alvin “A.C.” Hill and Edith Helen (Powell) Hill. He spent many of his formative years in Booneville, Ark., with his...

Jan 1, 2021

Jesus Elena Munoz was born in El Indio Ranch, Tx to Pablo and Eva Gonzalez on June 28, 1946. She went to Presidio High School. She married Mario Munoz on February 23, 1973 in Ojinaga Mx. She was a homemaker.

Jesus Elena is preceded in death by her husband Mario Munoz, her sons Justo Munoz, Benjamin Munoz,...

Jan 1, 2021

Gloria Reza , 67 of Falomir,  Chihuahua, passed away on 12-2-21 in Odessa Texas.

Rosary and visitation will be from 2-7 pm on Saturday 12-4-21 at Martinez Funeral home.

Gloria Reza was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Refugio Herrera and Cristobal Ramos on 12-2-2021.

She married Raul Reza on February 4, 1977 in...

Dec 31, 2020

Kenneth Dale Kuykendall was born to Robert and Waldeen Kuykendall on October 18, 1951 in Hamilton, Texas.  Kenneth passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 69 years old.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Martinez Funeral Home Outside Chapel.  Graveside service will be held...

Dec 30, 2020

Beatrice Olivas, age 59, of Odessa Texas, passed from this life Wednesday December 30, 2020. She was born Tuesday, September 5, 1961 in Pecos, TX to Genovebo and Rosa Olivas.

Family will receive friends, Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 1pm to 9pm at Martinez Funeral home chapel with a Rosary being recited at 7pm. Mass will be...

Dec 29, 2020

Carlos Mendez Valles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was called to his eternal resting place on December 29, 2020. He entered this world on August 2, 1950 at Guanajuato, Mexico. Carlos was proceeded in death by his father Manuel Valles Sr. and Mother Celia Mendez Valles. He retired from the Oilfield 6 years ago and...

Dec 29, 2020

Pablo Diaz, 71. Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020 in El Paso Tx. From heart complications. He was born on Jan 15, 1949 in Fabens Tx. To Santiago & Rosa De La Cruz Diaz. Grew up in Juarez Mexico with his 6 siblings On April 11, 1976 He married the woman he was going to spend the...

Dec 28, 2020

Manuel Mendoza It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Manuel Mendoza of Odessa, Texas, on December 28, 2020, at the age of 70.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Maria Antonia Mendoza of Odessa; by his sons: Fernando Mendoza and wife Martha of Florida,...

Dec 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlie Roman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 27, 2020

Norma Linda Quezada was born in Monahans, Texas to Heriberto and Micaela Ortiz on August 4, 1965. She went to school in Crane, Texas. Norma married Roberto Quezada on October 3, 1986 in Crane, Texas. Norma attended Texas Tech and Odessa College where she earned a degree in nursing. She worked as a caring Nurse in Odessa Medical Center,...

Dec 27, 2020

Esmeralda Flores Rodriguez 62, of Odessa Texas Passed away on December 27,2020.

Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on January 2, 2021  at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Odessa Texas at 10:00 AM.

Esmeralda was born in Ralls Texas, to Juan and Vicenta Flores on July 27,1958. She went to school in...

Dec 27, 2020

Esther Montano,68, of Chihuahua, was called to Heaven on December 27, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Esther was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, to Angel Miranda and Dolores Baca on June 1,1952. She married Jose Montano on January 5, 1968. Esther was a loving mother and homemaker. Esther loved her family with all her heart. Esther is preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2020

OBITUARY Bessie Mae Hunt (Crawford) was born November 4, 1919 in Glen Flora, TX (Wharton County Texas) to the parents of Harrison Sr. And Pearl Hunt. She was united in matrimony in 1940 to John Wiley Crawford Sr. Mr. Crawford preceded her in death. They were the parents of nine children: three sons, Sylvester, Nathaniel and Clarence Tyrone preceded...

Dec 25, 2020

Refugia ( Cuca) Anaya, age 89, of Odessa TX, passed away on 12-25-2020 in Odessa, TX. The viewing will be on Wednesday the 13th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday the 14th at Martinez Funeral Home with Mary Emiliano officiating. Burial will follow at SunSet...

Dec 24, 2020

Joe M. Montano,52, of Chihuahua, Chihuahua was called to Heaven on December 24,2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will take place at Martinez Funeral home on January 5th from 9am to 9pm. A rosary will be recited on January 5th at 7pm at Martinez funeral home.

Funeral mass will take place at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Dec 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Guadalupe "Lupita" Elizondo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2020

Cremation with a Memorial Service to be Held at a Later Date.

Dec 20, 2020

Ortencia Hernandez, age 74, of Odessa TX, went home with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2020 in Odessa TX.

Visitation and prayer services at 7:00 pm on, Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Services will be held at the church of “Lighthouse of Hope”, 5533 W. Mapp St, Odessa, TX.  Pastor Daniel Lopez of “Lighthouse...

Dec 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Timoteo Romero Rodriguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.