Obituaries

Jan 28, 2020

Elfida G. Leyva 71, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence in Odessa, TX.

Viewing will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 9AM to 9PM with a prayer service starting at 7pm. Friday January 31, 2020 from 9AM to 9PM with a Rosary at 7PM.

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Jan 25, 2020

Elizabeth Cisneros Martinez, 72, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 25, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be Tuesday January 28, 2020 from 9am to 9pm, Wednesday January 29, 2020 9am to 9pm, with a rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass will be held at 11am Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Our...

Jan 21, 2020

Francisco “Pancho” Alvarado Gonzales, 98, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held 9am to 9pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 2:00...

Jan 20, 2020

It is with sad hearts that we share with you the passing of Tracy Lynn Free on January 20, 2020 in Odessa.

He was born on December 11, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Melvin and Juanita Free.  He married Marilyn Kay Wallace on December 16, 1972 in Killeen, Texas.

He owned and operated Free...

Jan 20, 2020

Nathan Acosta Garza, 23, of Odessa, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held 1pm to 9pm on Sunday, January 26, 2020 with a Rosary recited at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home.

Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial...

Jan 18, 2020

Jacob Anthony Anders, 19, of Midland, Texas, passed away on 1-18-2020 in Midland.

Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on 2-1-2020 at Stonegate Fellowship, 6000 West Wadley, Midland, Texas, 79707 with Kyle Rodgers officiating. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.

Jacob was born in San Antonio to Kristy (Steve) Whiteker and Shane Anders on...

Jan 16, 2020

At the Request of the Valerio family they have opted for cremation services as the alternative means of burial.

Jan 15, 2020

LeRoy Williams, 75, of Odessa, TX passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Odessa.  Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 9am to 9pm at Martinez Funeral Home.  Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 22nd at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Pastor Darren Willis officiating.  Burial will follow at Ector County...

Jan 14, 2020

Edward (Eddie) Chacon Lujan, 53 of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas.

Visitation will be held 9am to 9pm on Friday, January 17, 2020 with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 9am on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church...

Jan 14, 2020

Juan Daniel Lujan Aranda, 48 of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Odessa TX.

Juan was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 22, 1971 to Maurilio Lujan and Esther Aranda. The family moved to Odessa in 1978 and Juan attended local schools graduating from Odessa High School in 1989, he attended University of...

Jan 13, 2020

Agapita Jimenez Hernandez, 93 of Odessa, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Odessa.

Visitation will be held from 9am to 9pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial...

Jan 11, 2020

Obit Pending

Jan 9, 2020

Frances Sammie Henderson Goodwin, 86, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020.  Frances was born in Electra, Texas on June 7, 1933 to Cecil & Lois Henderson.  The oldest of six siblings, Frances was always in charge and was the “queen” of the entire family.  She married L.L. “Sam” Goodwin in July 1950 and they...

Jan 5, 2020

Fernando Munoz, 25 of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 in Midland.

Visitation will be held 9am to 9pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 with a Rosary recited at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 2pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will...

Jan 5, 2020

Juan Rodriguez, 85 years old, passed away January 5, 2020 at Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, TX.

Visitation and Rosary will be Wednesday January 8, 2020 from 9am to 9pm at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary at 7pm.  Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm Thursday January 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with...

Dec 30, 2019

Maria Barragan, 76 years old, of Ojinaga, Chih., passed away on December 30, 2019 in Odessa, TX.  Visitation will be Thursday January 2, 2020 at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory, outside chapel from 9am thru 9pm with a Prayer Service at 6pm.  Funeral services will be held Friday January 3, 2020 at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory, outside chapel...

Dec 29, 2019

Francisco “Kiko” Portillo Manriquez, age 80, of Presidio, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Odessa, Texas.  Rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home.  A second rosary will be held in Presidio, Texas at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020...

Dec 25, 2019

Tiffany Ann Bugayong, 25 of Odessa, TX went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2019. She was born to Pete and Grabiela Bugayong on September 2, 1994. She earned her high school diploma and worked in retail.

Visitation will be Sunday December 29, 2019 from 5pm – 9pm at Martinez Funeral home, Monday December...

Dec 25, 2019

Eliseo “Lee” Montez Barriga, 62, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother was called by the Lord our Savior to His heavenly home, the early morning of Wednesday December 25th, 2019. Lee was a resident of Odessa, TX formerly of Presidio, TX.

Visitation will be held from 4pm-9pm on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019, & 9am-9pm...

Dec 17, 2019

Maria Delfina Rivera, 70 years old, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 1pm to 9pm on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with pastor...