Obituaries

May 11, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing away of our beloved father, Humberto H. Aguilar, 86, of Tres Casas, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on May 11, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.

Humberto was born in Tres Casas, Ojinaga, Chihuahua to Ines Aguilar and Carlota Hernandez on February 11, 1940. He grew up helping his father and his brother in the small ranch town....

May 9, 2026

Hernaldo “El Guero” Beltran passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Raul Beltran Lozano and Maria De Los Angeles Beltran Olveda on June 15, 1942. He attended school in Pachera, Chihuahua, Mexico.

He married Micaela López Beltran in December 1975 in Pecos. Hernaldo worked for many years as...

May 7, 2026

Jayda Rae Lozano of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 28. Born on March 16, 1998, to Jeremiah Lozano and Tammy Lara, Jayda lived a life full of love, laughter, and boundless spirit.

Jayda was deeply devoted to her family and those she loved. Loyal, independent, and determined, she approached every aspect of her life...

May 5, 2026

Gabina Pisaña Hernandez February 19, 1935 – May 5, 2026

Gabina Pisaña Hernandez, 91, of Pecos, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Odessa.

Born on February 19, 1935, in Presidio County, Gabina was the cherished daughter of Domingo F. Pisaña and Rosenda Meraz. She married Hustacio F. Hernandez, and together they built a home filled with warmth, faith, and devotion....

May 2, 2026

THE LIFE & LEGACY OF

Serena Evette Christian

Sunrise: April 21, 1967 - Sunset: May 2, 2026

Serena Evette Christian was born on April 21, 1967, in Odessa, Texas, as the youngest of five children to Clarence Edward Christian and Rosie Lee Christian.

At an early age, Serena confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at St. Matthew Baptist Church by the late...

Apr 29, 2026

Maggie Pearl Redic was born on May 17, 1921.

She passed away on April 29, 2026. Maggie was born to Clarence and Ula Redic in Lott Texas. She was the fifth child of eleven children. At the age of nine the family moved to Anson, Texas. There in Anson she attended school three months out of the year and worked the remaining...

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...