Obituaries

Pablo S. Rivera

Pablo S. Rivera

Dec 3, 2025

Pablo Santana Rivera, of Olton, passed away December 3rd in Olton, Texas surrounded by his family.

Pablo was born in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, México to Pablo and Alva Rivera on March 12th, 1937. He was married to Hilda Rodriguez on January 7th, 1961, in Zaragoza, Coahuila Mexico. In the 50’s he came to the United States as part of the Bracero...

Teodora Prieto Valenzuela

Teodora Prieto Valenzuela

Nov 29, 2025

Teodora Prieto Valenzuela, 90, nació del 1 de Abril de 1935 en el Carrizo de Coyame, Chihuahua, México. Sus padres eran Agapito Prieto y Manuela Rodríguez. Teodora se casó con Jesús Manuel Valenzuela 12 de Agosto de 1954 y creo 5 hijos. Le precedió en la muerte sus padres, su esposo Jesús Manuel, su hijo Jesús José Valenzuela y hermanos...

Dominick Robert Vazquez

Dominick Robert Vazquez

Nov 29, 2025

Dominick Robert Vazquez 23, of Odessa passed away Saturday November 29, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Dominick was born November 7, 2002, to Diana Cantu and Julio Vazquez in Odessa, TX.

Dominick was known for his eyes and the biggest smile. He loved music, any body of water, and casinos. He graduated from Permian High School in May 2022....

Marcelino M. Hernandez

Marcelino M. Hernandez

Nov 26, 2025

Marcelino M. Hernandez, 82, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the town of Odessa, Tx.

Viewing will be Monday, December 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 PM at the Martinez Funeral Home West Chapel located at...

Ruby "Rubie" Jean Miles

Ruby "Rubie" Jean Miles

Nov 25, 2025

Rubie Jean Cooper Miles

After a brief illness, Rubie Jean Cooper Miles, 78, of Odessa, left her earthly home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by her family. Rubie resided in Odessa.

Rubie was born on January 03, 1947 to Roland Johnson and Lula Mae (Green) in Waxahachie, Texas. She attended school...

Maria Cantu

Maria Cantu

Nov 25, 2025

In Loving memory of Maria Cantu

December 25, 1940- November 25, 2025

Maria passed away peacefully at Beehive Nursing Home in Andrews, TX. She was born in Providencia, Mexico to the late Cornelio and Dolores Acosta. She married Juan Cantu and had four children, Rick Garza, Lee Garza, Eddie Garza and Santos Garza, Jr. Maria is preceded in death by husband Juan Cantu,...

Josiah Rene Salinas

Josiah Rene Salinas

Nov 25, 2025

Josiah Rene Salinas, age 10, passed away on November 25, 2025, He is survived by those who loved him deeply and endlessly, including his parents, Sara Collins, Juan Salinas; stepdad, Tristian Collins & stepmom Cecilia Salinas; several siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and especially the many family members who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.



Josiah was a bright,...

Justina Acosta Borrego

Justina Acosta Borrego

Nov 23, 2025

Justina Acosta Borrego, 75, of Odessa, TX passed away on November 23, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Justina was born in San Juan Del Rio, Durango, Mexico to Librado Acosta and Inocencia Calderon on September 6, 1950. She married Jose Jorge Borrego on August 5, 1971 and had a beautiful marriage of 54 years. She was a Stay at Home wife and...

Bernardo M. Martinez Jr.

Bernardo M. Martinez Jr.

Nov 22, 2025

Bernardo Martinez (Rollie), 31, of Odessa Tx, passed away on November 22, 2025 in Odessa Tx.

Rollie was born in Odessa Tx to Bernardo and Criselda Martinez on February 16, 1994. He went to school in Odessa Tx. With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember and honor the life of a remarkable soul taken from us far too soon. He...

Victoriano Rodriguez Nunez

Victoriano Rodriguez Nunez

Nov 21, 2025

Victoriano R. Núñez, 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday  November 21, 2025, in Odessa.

Victoriano was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico, to Cruz Rodríguez Núñez and Francisco “Panchito” Núñez on March 23, 1935. He married Zulema Estrada on June 23, 1961, in Ojinaga. Throughout his many years working at KPEJ TV Station, he proudly served in several roles as the station...

Bicente Lopez Galindo

Bicente Lopez Galindo

Nov 21, 2025

Bicente Lopez Galindo, age 62, was born in Odessa, Texas, and passed away on November 21, 2025. Bicente attended Ector High School and later dedicated 12 years of service to ECISD before retiring.

More than anything, Bicente will be remembered for the incredible heart he carried through life. He was a great father, a caring individual, and the kind of man...

Roland Rubalcaba

Roland Rubalcaba

Nov 15, 2025

Roland Rubalcaba, 42, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Roland was born in Odessa, Texas on January 15, 1983, the youngest son of Richard and Senaida Rubalcaba. Born and raised in Odessa, Roland was a shining light in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on earth was one marked by his...

Darrell Wayne Christian

Darrell Wayne Christian

Nov 13, 2025

Darrell Wayne Christian

Sunrise: September 18,1962 - Sunset: November 13, 2025

Darrell Wayne Christian was born September 18, 1962, in Odessa, Texas to the parentage of Clarence Edward Christian and Rosie Lee Christian.

Darrell 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,...

Koris Shalawn Draughan

Koris Shalawn Draughan

Nov 12, 2025

Koris Shalawn “Scoota” Draughan, 49, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Viewing for the immediate family will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 10AM to 1PM, and public viewing to be held from 1PM to 9PM at the inside Chapel of Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, November 20,...

Randy U. Del Bosque

Randy U. Del Bosque

Nov 12, 2025

Randy Del Bosque, a cherished individual, left us on November 12, 2025. Born on October 19, 1959, Randy lived a life filled with tremendous passion and love.

Randy laughed loudly, loved fiercely, and told jokes that made your belly hurt from laughing so much. He lived the kind of life that didn’t need to fit neatly into a formal obituary, because...

Vivian Rodriguez Carrillo

Vivian Rodriguez Carrillo

Nov 11, 2025

Vivian Carrillo Rodriguez, age 64, of Odessa, Texas, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Vivian was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua on December 2, 1960 to Alfonso Carrillo and Alicia Ortega. Vivian spent his younger years in Paso Lajitas, Chihuahua and Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua. He married Guadalupe (Lupe) Uribe on August 9th...

Jorge Dominguez

Jorge Dominguez

Nov 7, 2025

Jorge Dominguez, 53, of Odessa, TX passed away on November 7, 2025.

Jorge Dominguez was born in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Beatriz Dominguez on January 6, 1972. He worked as a welder and owner of Dominguez Welding.

He is survived by his daughters; Viridiana Glanton and Genesis Dominguez, his sons; Jorge Luis Dominguez and Edgar Dominguez, his brothers; Jacobo Dominguez and...

Genaro Garza Jr.

Genaro Garza Jr.

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,...

Francisco Javier Ornelas Garcia, Jr.

Francisco Javier Ornelas Garcia, Jr.

Nov 6, 2025

Francisco Javier Ornelas García 30 años del pueblo Santa Fe Jalisco falleció el 6 de noviembre de 2025 Ozona, Texas.

Francisco Javier Ornelas García Junior nació el 17 de febrero de 1995 en Guadalajara Jalisco sus papás Silvia García y Francisco Ornelas. El fue a la escuela en el pueblo de Santa Fe Jalisco. Se caso con Melissa Gómez el 7...

Benjamin P. Martinez

Benjamin P. Martinez

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...