Obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Genaro Garza, Jr. of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

Genaro Garza, Jr. was born in Santa Rosa, Texas to Reyes Martinez Garza and Genaro Garza, Sr. on April 16th, 1961. He worked as an Operator for Great Basin Petroleum Services for 20 years.

Genaro Garza, Jr. is preceded in death by his daughter Leticia Roxanne Garza,...

Nov 1, 2025

Obituary Benjamin P. Martinez

Benjamin P. Martinez, 94, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Martinez Funeral Home.

Rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will by held at 2:00pm on November 5, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Oct 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Albarado Garcia

August 23,1955 - October 25, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Albarado Garcia, age 70, of Odessa, Texas. Linda went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of her family - the same love she spent her life so freely giving.

Born and raised in...

Oct 23, 2025

Jose Lopez Vargas 71, of Odessa, passed away Thursday October 23, 2025, at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born October 20, 1954, in Acaponeta Nayarit, Mexico to Esteban and Herminia Lopez Vargas. He married Graciela Fuentes in Odessa, Texas. Jose enjoyed all types of music, playing cards, spending time outside in the yard, he was an avid Texas Longhorns fan....

Oct 23, 2025

Eloisa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and mother-in-law.

On October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, Eloisa M. Casias, age 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord.

Eloisa was born July 15, 1943 to Juan V. Matta & Epimenia Machuca Matta. She married Raymond S. Casias Jr. on July 4, 1964 and were married for...

Oct 21, 2025

Deborah Ann Pryor passed from this world on October 21, 2025 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX. Deborah (Deb) was born December 15, 1959, in Kermit, TX to Austria (Chee-Chee) and Mayola (Hunter) Pryor. 

She attended school in Kermit and graduated from Kermit High School in 1978 where she was active in volleyball and track. Deborah then attended West Texas...

Oct 15, 2025

Gregorio “Goyo” Zubiate, age 81, of Odessa, Texas, departed to be with the Lord Wednesday October 15, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital.

Goyo was born in Mexico to Jose Tarango Zubiate and Maria Trinidad Hernandez on May 9, 1944. He married Teodora G. Zubiate on June 1, 1970. For most of his life, he worked in the agricultural industry. Goyo will...

Oct 11, 2025

Santiago A Martinez, 87, of Odessa (Tx), passed away Saturday October 11th 2025, in Temple, Tx.

Santiago A Martinez was born in Balmorhea, Texas to Francisco and Candida Alvarez Martinez on the 14th of April 1938. He went to school and graduated from Pecos High School. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years. He was a veteran...

Oct 11, 2025

Guadalupe “Lupe” Marquez, 70, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 4, 1954, in Vado de Piedra, Chihuahua, Mexico, and spent her life devoted to her faith, family and work. Lupe was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. From an early age,...

Oct 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Homero Estrada Arroyo

November 3, 1989 – October 2, 2025 El Paso, Texas

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Homero Estrada Arroyo, who departed this life on October 2, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was 35 years old.

Born on November 3, 1989, to Norma Estrada Garcia, Homero was raised in Presidio, Texas, where he attended...

Sep 29, 2025

Maple Jean Anderson entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by family and friends at 9:21 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the age of 76 years young.

She was born to the late Curtis Hightower Sr. and Erma Jean Cole on November 2, 1948 in Mart Texas and attended school in O'Donnell, Texas where her mother and grandparents Get Cole...

Sep 28, 2025

Elvie Johnson McIntosh, 89, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 13, 1935, in Frankston, Texas, to Henry and Louise Ross.

Visitation will be held from 1pm-9pm Thursday October 9, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

A Service of Celebration of a life will lived for Mrs. Elvie,...

Sep 28, 2025

Michael Ray Hunt 73, of Midland, Tx passed away Sunday September 28, 2025. Mike was born in Lamesa, Tx to Ray Mifflin and Alta Faye Ham on November 9,1951.

Mike Graduated from Midland high school in 1971

He married Peggy Sue Gregg when he was in the National Guards and was married for several years

He worked for Electric Motor Service

He later married...

Sep 26, 2025

                                                                

On June 20, 1955, in Odessa, Texas, a precious baby girl was born to Elmer and Bobbie Guyton. They lovingly named her Debra Ann Guyton, though her mother affectionately...

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow, yet heartfelt gratitude for a well lived life, that we announce the passing of Maria Angelita 'Hela' Torres, 83, who departed from this world Wednesday September 24, 2025, at her home in Odessa, TX, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 30,1942 in Edinburg, TX, to Josefa and Jesus Mendez and she married the...

Sep 20, 2025

Sep 19, 2025

Clifton Scott 48, born on February 19, 1977, in Odessa, Texas, Mr. Scott passed away Saturday July 26, 2025, at his residence in Dallas, Texas. He was born to Sadie Ann Wesley and Charles Scott, He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Clifton is preceded in...

Sep 17, 2025

Larry Lee George, age 65, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Odessa, TX. He was born October 6, 1959, in Houston, TX to Daisy Ruth Edwards George and John Willie George, Sr. He attended school in Odessa, TX at Rusk Elementary and Ector High School.

Larry was one of twelve children, five that proceeded him in death including his parents.

Larry...

Sep 17, 2025

Rito was born in Parral, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuel Maldonado and Elisa Maldonado on August 11th of 1944. He married Frances Chavez Maldonado on September 25 of 1965 in Pecos, Texas. He worked as a welder/ mechanic for Hollice Clark Co. for 20+ years. He actively loved music and playing his trumpet or harmonic. Frito loved fishing, camping, cooking out...

Sep 16, 2025

Seferino “Sefe” Rios 79, of Odessa, Tx entered into the eternal rest of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Seferino Rios was born in Lajitas, Tx to Alberto Ramos Rios Sr. and Hilaria Ramirez Hinojos on May 13, 1946. He attended Ector High School in Odessa, Tx. Soon after Seferino Rios joined the US Marine...