Obituaries
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...
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 Martínez 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...
Fernando Franco
Jun 2, 2025
Fernando Franco, 15 of Odessa, passed away on June 2, 2025 in Odessa.
Fernando “Nando” was born at Odessa Regional Medical Center to Lisa Flores and Fernando Franco Jr. on August 17, 2009. He attended Odessa High School in Odessa as a sophomore student. He accomplished many goals; competing in the spelling bee at Murry Fly elementary, playing football at Crockett...
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....
Tita Madrid
May 31, 2025
Tita Madrid falleció pacíficamente a la edad de 68 años el 31 de Mayo de 2025 en el Hospital Medical Center de Odessa, Texas.
El velatorio se realizará el Martes 3 de Junio de 11:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. en la Funeraria Martinez, ubicada en 10137 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764. Se rezará el rosario ese mismo día...
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...
Jason Muro
May 30, 2025
Jason Muro, 15, of Odessa Tx. Passed away on May 30th 2025 in Odessa, Tx.
Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" 10137 W. University Blvd Odessa, Texas 79763 on Thursday June, 5 2025 from 9:00AM to 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.
Mass will be held at 10:00AM Friday June 6, 2025 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial...
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...
James Earl Belcher Jr.
May 20, 2025
James Belcher, a devoted volunteer firefighter and pillar of his community, passed away on May 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and kindness. Born in Odessa, Texas, to James Earl Belcher Sr. and Melloleane Wright, James grew up to graduate from Permian High School.
With a lifelong commitment to serving others, James began his volunteer firefighting career 32...
Barbara Deneen Dickens
May 16, 2025
Barbara D. Dickens-Morris, 59 years old Odessa Tx. passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, in Odessa Tx in the comfort of her home
Barbara was born March 2,1966 in Crane Tx, by Bobbie Lane (Montgomery) and Willie Dale Morris. She went to school at Ector & Permian High Schools in Odessa Tx. She graduated from Permian High School. She attended...
Jordan Lee Richard
May 16, 2025
Jordan Lee Richard “Doodle/Doo” 19 years old, of Odessa Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday May 16, 2025. Jordan was known as being very smart, a hard worker, and made all his family very proud.
He loved spending time eating out with family, he was great at Bible trivia because most of his answers were...
Aurora Rios Renteria
May 15, 2025
Aurora Renteria 87, of Odessa, Texas passed away May 13, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.
Aurora was born in Redford, Texas to Marcos Rios Sr. and Gertrude Lujan Rios (Tula) on January 8, 1938. She attended school in Pecos, Texas. She married Isaias J. Renteria (Cheyenne) in Pecos, Texas. She worked as a supervisor at Levi Strauss for over 12 years. Aurora...
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