Obituaries

Apr 29, 2026

Cruz Pando Tarin, 86, of Odessa, passed away on April 29th, 2026.

Cruz Pando Tarin was born in Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico on September 14, 1939. She married Teclo Tarin on November 29th, 1955 in Monahans, Tx.

Cruz liked to crochet, sew, needle point, cook, doing puzzles, playing board games & having family gatherings.

Cruz is preceded in death by; Spouse: Teclo Tarin; Daughters:...

Apr 22, 2026

Rosalee Diaz Marruffo.,77, of Odessa TX, better known as Rosa, is now in the hands of our heavenly father as of Wednesday, April 22,2026 with help from the amazing staff at The Parks Senior living and Interim Hospice aiding in her care. She was born April 13,1949 in Big Spring, TX. She was a very loving and kind soul to...

Apr 21, 2026

Alvino Gomez, 83, of Odessa, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

He was born in Presidio, Texas on December 31, 1942, to Francisco and Andrea (Gamboa) Gomez. He attended Rusk, Travis, Milam & Ector Jr/Sr High School. He joined the US Army in 1962; was stationed in Germany & Honorably discharged in 1964. On August 10,1991, he married Rebecca Dominguez,...

Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Con profundo amor y tristeza, despedimos a Hilda E. Arras de Alvarado, nacida el 5 de junio de 1975, hija de Alfredo Arras y Lugarda Portillo.

Hilda unió su vida en matrimonio con su amado esposo, el Sr. Ramón Alvarado, el 30 de octubre de 1993 en El Paso, Texas. Juntos construyeron una hermosa y numerosa familia, formando el corazón de...

Apr 16, 2026

REFUGIO H. LLANEZ, 87, OF ALPINE, TX PASSED AWAY THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026, IN ODESSA, TX. REFUGIO H. LLANEZ WAS BORN IN BRAZOS COUNTY TX TO USULO LLANEZ AND CATHERINE HERNANDEZ. HE MARRIED IN MAY OF1958 TO PATRICIA GARCIA LLANEZ. REFUGIO AND PATRICIA WENT ON TO HAVE 6 CHILDREN ALICIA MUNIZ, ROGELIO LLANEZ, DIANA G LLANEZ, OSCAR LLANEZ, CARMEL B...

Apr 15, 2026

Richard Fuentes Castillo Sr. 91 of Odessa, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026, at his Residence. 

Richard was born in Balmorhea, Texas, to Julian Castillo and Julia Fuentes. He later made Odessa his lifelong home, building a life rooted in family, hard work, and the familiar comfort of the southside’s local cantinas.

He spent 40 dedicated years working as a Plant Operator...

Apr 11, 2026

Ruben Flores, 70 years old, of Herefort, TX, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Odessa, TX.

Ruben was born in Herefort, TX to Alejandro Flores and Josephina Gomez on June 20, 1955.

Pallbearers will be Alfredo Ortiz, George Lopez, Michael Ortiz, Michael Flores, Avian Levario, Nathaniel Levario, Roberto Quintana, Jr., and Roberto Quintana, Sr.

Funeral home will be held on Thursday April...

Apr 10, 2026

Larry Dean Hendrix 66, was born on January 19, 1960, in Odessa, Texas, to Georgia Mae Hendrix. Larry departed this life on April 10, 2026. He was the youngest of five children. He attended Milam Elementary and Blackshear Junior High before attending Ector High School, where he graduated in 1979. While at Ector, Larry was a proud member of the...

Apr 6, 2026

Johnnie Mae was born in Clay County, TX, to Jessie Mae (Williams) and Johnny Arthur Walker on February 9, 1934. She graduated from Dunbar High School in Lubbock, TX, in 1952, and pursued a career in service and nursing as an LVN. After completing career courses, she was assigned to the neonatal unit at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX,...

Apr 6, 2026

Paulina Garza Garcia, 98 of Odessa, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her residence, Monday April 6, 2026.

Paulina was born June 22, 1927, to Reyes & Norverta Garza in Rio Grande City, Tx.

She married Jose F Garcia on April 22, 1950, in Rio Grande City, Tx. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Primera Iglesia Bautista for...

Apr 5, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Lamar Jenkins, 52, of Odessa Texas, passed away on April 5, 2026 in Lancaster Texas.

Timothy was born in Odessa, Texas to the Late Mary Elizabeth Ennis and James Guyton on August 15, 1973. Tim was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church where he participated in many youth activities. He went to school in Odessa, Texas. He...

Apr 1, 2026

Lonnie Jay Jones Jr., 52, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on April 1,2026. Born on his birthday in 1974 to Lonnie Jones Sr. and Bellen Jones. Lonnie remained a proud, lifelong Odessan. A standout athlete, Lonnie’s legacy began at Permian High School, where he was a key member of the 1991 State Championship team, breaking multiple records during his high...

Apr 1, 2026

Pamela Johnson was born in Paducah, Texas to Mattie Justice and Jerry Justice on June 3rd of 1958. She married Nathaniel Johnson on September 17th of 1974 in Paducah, Texas. Pamela Johnson spent her time surrounded by family, friends and the people she loved the most. She found joy in listening to music, dancing, her Friday night throwbacks, nights out...

Mar 31, 2026

Manuel D.N. Galindo, 74yrs old, of Odessa, passed away on March 31, 2026, at home with all his family.

Manuel Galindo was born in San Carlos to Pascual Galindo y Antonia Moreno on November 08,1951. He worked in agriculture when he was young and later became a bricklayer until he retired. ln his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and caring for...

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Jose Manuel Marquez (Jay), 23, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday,  March 25th , 2026, in Odessa, TX.

He was born in Odessa, TX, to Jose Marquez and Crystal Marquez on March 24, 2003.

Jay was the oldest of five. When his dad passed away on March 9, 2021, Jay, without

hesitation, stepped into the role of oldest brother and son. He was always...

Mar 25, 2026

Surrounded by her loving Family, On Wednesday March 25, 2026, Viola Rubio Martinez, 93 of Odessa Texas, passed away at Medical Center Hospital

She was born October 24, 1932 in Presidio Texas to Jose Rubio and Maria Mendias,

She was united in marriage to her beloved husband for 60 years, Mike E. Martinez , whom preceded her in death in 2009,

They lived...

Mar 24, 2026

Sergio Pina, 47, of Odessa Tx, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Odessa Tx.

Sergio was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was known for his kind heart, strength, and good sense of humor. He had a deep love for football, and he was a devoted die-hard fan of the Denver Broncos.

Sergio Pina was born in Greely Colorado to...

Mar 21, 2026

Gerardo M. Urias, 45, of McCamey, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.

Gerardo was born on November 5, 1980, in Iraan, Texas, to Armando and Ninfa Urias. He grew up in McCamey, where he attended school and proudly graduated from McCamey High School. On April 26, 2014, he married the love of his life, Melissa Torres, in Odessa,...