Obituaries
Nancy Jan Cook
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...
Bernardino R. 'Benny' Russell
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...
Terry L. "Rabbit" McDade
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...
Vicki Ann Llora
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...
Madison Marie Rodriguez
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...
Kelsie Linn Condarco
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...
Roger Warren Manning
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. Roger Warren Manning passed away on June 28, 2025 in Odessa, Texas. Roger was born on July 29, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Edwin L. Manning and Dorothy Juanita Manning, LVN. Roger is survived by wife Nenita and her daughter Grace Anne Vergara, his beloved son, Theodore Alexander Manning and his wife, Diana...
Timothy Devorick Batie
Jun 26, 2025
Timothy Batie was a remarkable soul who graced this world with a unique light. From the very beginning, it was clear that his journey would be different - not defined by limits, but by love, resilience, and the purest joy
As a person with special needs, Timothy taught everyone around him more than we could have ever taught him. He gave...
George Jesse Galindo
Jun 24, 2025
George "Sonny" Jessie Galindo was born in Oklahoma to George Jessie Galindo Sr. & Anita Trejo on February 13, 1947. He attended Milam Elementary and Ector High School in Odessa, TX. After many years in construction, he dedicated his free time to boxing. Known for his kindness and caring nature, he consistently prioritized the well-being of others, leaving a positive...
Maria Zeferina MartÃnez de Hernández
Jun 19, 2025
María Zeferina Martínez de Hernández, born in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas, Mexico, on January 8, 1928, passed away peacefully in Odessa, Texas, on June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Surrounded by her family, she spent her final moments cherishing the memories they had made together.
María Zeferina was known for her strong and feisty personality, along with her infectious...
Marcell Smith
Jun 15, 2025
Born in Odessa, Texas, on November 11, 1961. He graduated from Ector High School, where he excelled as an all-district athlete in basketball, football, and track—an early reflection of his drive and determination.
Marcell pursued higher education at East Texas State University in Commerce, TX, and later earned his diploma in Respiratory Therapy from Odessa College. His career at Odessa Regional...
James Carlisle Stevens
Jun 12, 2025
James Carlisle Stevens passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday night. He was 85 years old.
James was born on September 6, 1939, in Quito, Tennessee, to Arthur Bronson Stevens and Ruth Grace Milton. He graduated in 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee, and the following year moved to El Paso, Texas, where he proudly joined the U.S. Army. He served honorably...
Edward Eugene Christian
Jun 5, 2025
Edward Eugene Christian 66, was born December 6, 1958 in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Clarence Edward Christian and Rosie Lee Christian.
Ed confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Matthew Baptist Church by the late Rev. Rufus McClain. While growing up in St. Matthew, Ed was deeply involved in the youth department...
Aurora Calderon Villegas
May 31, 2025
Aurora Calderon Villegas of Odessa passed away and united with our heavenly father on May 31, 2025. Aurora was born October 30, 1934, in Rancho Portales, Presidio, TX to Manuel Calderon, Sr. and Tecla Urias. Aurora was married to Salvador Villegas in Odessa, Texas. Aurora had four children: Arturo Calderon, Belinda (Joe) Porras, Tony (Olivia) Villegas and Albert (Priscilla) Villegas....
Jerry Dean Ross
May 30, 2025
Jerry was born in Odessa, TX on July 21, 1956, to the late James Robinson and Gladys Henderson Green. He accepted Christ at a young age. Jerry attended Ector County ISD.
He met and married Willene Sims. To their union one son was born Jerry Lamont Ross. Later he married Debra Thompson Ross.
Jerry worked at Sauceda Tamale Factory for many years....
Michael James Bledsoe
May 30, 2025
Michael James Bledsoe, age 68, of Odessa, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loved ones peacefully on May 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
Michael was born on March 29, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to Aquilla and Geneva Bledsoe. He grew up in El Paso and graduated from Andress High School. He later established a career in HVAC, where he became...
Nadina Saize Villa Moralez
May 28, 2025
Nadina Villa, 66 of Odessa, Texas, passed away May 28, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.
Nadina Villa was born in Big Springs to Sabino Villa and Jesusa Saize Villa on April 17, 1959. She went to school at Ector High School. She married Larry Moralez on February 28, 2025 in Odessa, Texas. She worked for over 30 years. She was involved with...
Porfirio Leyva
May 28, 2025
Con profundo dolor en el corazón, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido
Porfirio (Pilo) Leyva, quien partió de nuestro mundo el día 28 de Mayo de 2025 a la edad de 87 años en Odessa, Texas. Nacido en Los Alamos, Chihuahua. Un hombre lleno de vida, con un gran sentido del humor y un gran corazón, que supo iluminar la vida de...
Ethel Mae Hunt Blacknall
May 24, 2025
Ethel Mae Hunt Blacknall was born April 29, 1931, in Rogers, (Bell County) TX to the parents of Don S. Hunt and Lillie Mae Livingston. They moved to Sweetwater, TX where she attended school. In 1953 Ethel moved to Odessa, TX.
Ethel was a proud and devoted member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Odessa, TX where she served on...
Hilda Ruiz
May 24, 2025
On May 24, 2025 our dear loving sister Hilda Ruiz passed peacefully.
Hilda was born April 29, 1950 in El Paso, TX. She graduated from Permian H.S. in 1969. She received an Associate degree from Odessa College. Hilda served our nation in the Airforce in 1976 as a Nuclear medicine technician until her honorable discharge in 1980. Upon her discharge she...
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