Obituaries

Jun 14, 2019

ODESSA - Maria Demetria Alvarado Quintana of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019 in Odessa, TX at the age of 94.

She was born December 22, 1924 in Lajitas, Texas to María Trinidad Morales and Pedro Alvarado Anaya.

A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother....

Jun 13, 2019

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

Jun 12, 2019

Sarah Chavez Taylor, 45, of Odessa was called home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM and on Monday, June 17, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life...

Jun 11, 2019

Cruz "Papo" C. Molinar, 86, was called home on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home. Cruz was born May 3, 1933 in Terlingua, TX. He was a Christian Catholic. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2:00 - 9:00 PM and Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 1:00 - 9:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM...

Jun 10, 2019

Laurencio Rodriguez Saenz 77, of Odessa, passed away Monday June 10, 2019 in Cd. Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. Mr Saenz was born in El Mulato, Chihuahua Mexico to Salvador and Balbaneda Saenz on September 12, 1941. He married Amparo Ramos in 1965 in El Mulato. He worked as a mechanic, truck driver, and roustabout for Snapp Lease Work. A Visitation...

Jun 9, 2019

Luciano Perez Chavez died on June 9, 2019, at 76 years of age, at La Buena Vida Nursing home in Odessa, Texas. Luciano was born September 28, 1942 in Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico, La Magdalena. Luciano was proceeded in death by his parents Emilia Perez de Chavez and Jose Chavez, his siblings Crecencio, Paulino, and Emilia Chavez, his stepson Leeroy...

Jun 8, 2019

Services are pending.

Jun 8, 2019

Andy Esparza Muñoz was born in Terlingua, Tx to Audelia and Pascual Muñoz on July 29, 1936. He went to school at Terlingua. He married Paula Ramos Muñoz on August 6, 1955 in Alpine, Tx. He detailed vehicles for Bings Auto Sales for 17 years, after which he became self employed. He was acknowledged in the Nueva Vista magazine...

Jun 7, 2019

Dorothy Nell Lewis Williams earned her heavenly wings on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Odessa, TX. She was born October 3, 1935 to Andrew and Gaynell Lewis in Groesbeck, TX. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Blackshear Jr.-Sr. High School and received her bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX. She married Leroy C. Williams...

Jun 5, 2019

Rodolfo F. Martinez was born in Andrews, Texas on September 16th, 1979 to Jose and Carol Benavides. He attended school in Odessa, Texas and graduated from Permian High School. Rodolfo married Lysbeth E. Ellis on October 14th, 2005 and they had 2 children together. Isaiah Martinez and Makayla Martinez. He would go on to remarry Brenda Losoya in 2014...

Jun 3, 2019

Guadalupe "Lupe" Leal Mancha, 63 of Odessa Texas, passed away on June 3, 2019 in Dallas Texas. Viewing will be on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 1 pm- 9 pm at Martinez Funeral Home, 1040 Dixie Blvd. Odessa Tx. 79761. Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 7:00 pm....

Jun 2, 2019

Jesus Prieto Vega, passed from this life and entered eternal rest on June 2, 2019 in Odessa Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 4, 2019 from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home and Wednesday June 5, 2019 from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral...

Jun 1, 2019

Ida M. Barrera age 76 (1942-2019) born in Idabel, Oklahoma has gone to her rest. Her favorite pastimes included a good game of pool- with who ever was up to the challenge and watching her beloved Dallas Cowboys. She loved her family and friends and her home was always open to those in need and everyone always felt welcome....

May 31, 2019

Margaret McMullen, 72 years old. Passed away Friday May 31, 2019 in Odessa, TX. A memorial will be held Saturday June 8, 2019 at 3pm, at Deciples Village, 2440 E. 11th Odessa, TX. Margaret McMullen was born, October 28, 1946 in Amarillo, TX to Rayborn N. Shackelford and Melva F. Shackelford. She went to school at Palo Duro Hight...

May 29, 2019

Our beloved Jesse "Big Tex" Maldonado passed May 29, 2019 in Odessa, TX. Jesse was born in Eden, TX on July 1, 1942 to the late Modesto and Andrea Maldonado. He worked as an oilfield operator as well as many other construction jobs to provide for himself and his family. He loved to root on his favorite teams the...

May 27, 2019

Our beloved Norma Jean Abron Wilson passed May 27, 2019 in Odessa, TX. Norma was born in Gilmer, TX on June 29, 1948 to the late Carl and Dovie Abron. She attended Dunbar High School, Kermit High School and Houston Beauty School. Norma married Percy Wilson. Norma attended Faith Baptist Church, Kermit, TX; Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, Ft. Worth,...

May 23, 2019

Edward O Ornelas, 71, of Odessa, passed away on May 23, 2019 in Odessa. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements are...

May 22, 2019

Manuel ‘Nelo' Marquez was born in Vado de Piedras, Ojinaga to é�rsulo and Emiliana Marquez on February 6, 1943. He was raised in Presidio Tx, educating himself through life experiences. He married Irene Serrano and lived a long and happy life together for 56 years. Manuel made a career in the oil field industry after moving to Odessa, Texas....

May 22, 2019

Jose Alfredo Jimenez was born in Yuriria, Yuriria Guanajuato to Jose and Manuela on Oct. 1, 1957. He went to school at Yuriria, Yuriria Guanajuato. He worked as a agriculture worker for the Trans Pecos Company. He also worked for Ste. Genevieve winery for many years. Jose Alfredo Jimenez is preceded in death by his mother Manuela Hughes and...

May 21, 2019

Estevan Marquez Gamboa passed from this life and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Odessa. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday, May 26, 2019 and from 9am to 9pm on Monday, May 27, 2019 with Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May...