All Obituaries

Olivia Tonche Leyva, 70, of Lansing, passed away on August 15, 2019 in Odessa. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Martinez Funeral Home with Pastor Craig DeArmond of Latter Rain Worship Center officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home. Olivia was born in Lansing, Michigan to Jesus and Arcadia Tonche on June 23, 1949.  She was the wife of the later Gilberto Leyva.  She worked as a cashier at...

Arlene Boogie Torres, 51 of Odessa was called home after a lengthy illness on August 14, 2019. She was born in Visalia, California August 23, 1967 to the late Raymond Torres and Josie Garcia. Boogie enjoyed spending time with her children and grandbabies. She loved doing puzzles and watching movies. Boogie was a bus driver for ECISD for many years she drove for the alternative and showed love and attention to all of her kids. She was close to her family her sister and three brothers...

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Erika Marquez, 43, of Odessa , died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in Odessa, TX.  Chapel service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel as a Rosary.  Mass and Burial will take place in Ojinaga, Chihuahua later this week.  Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory of Odessa.

Edward R. “Wowie” Hinojos, 59, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019 in his Odessa home. Visitation will be 9:00 AM–9:00 PM , Tuesday August 13 at Martinez Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 13 at the Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 14th at Martinez Funeral Home. At the family’s request, cremation has been opted. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. Edward,...

Antonio “Tony” Palomino Chavez aka “Muttley” 59 of Andrews, Texas Formally of Odessa, Texas passed away Sunday August 4,2019 at his Mothers` Residence in Andrews Texas, Tony was born May 30, 1960 in Pecos Texas to Manuel & Concepcion “Concha” P. Chavez. Tony was in the construction industry, He is preceded in death by a Son:  Antonio Chavez Jr. Father:  Manuel Chavez, Brothers: Arturo P. Chavez, and Martin P. Chavez.  He is survived by...

Tommy (Tom) E. McCormick of Midland, Texas, age 65, passed away at the hospital on July 30, 2019 after suffering a heart attack. He was born on October 22, 1953 in Amarillo, Texas, son of Gerald and Barbara McCormick. Tom spent much of his childhood in both Kingfisher and Hennessey, Oklahoma. A long history of business dealings in the oil industry, he traveled to many parts of the world as an adult. He enjoyed life and he will be missed. Tom is survived by his mother Barbara (Dean)Lamb, his...

Catarina Ortega went home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2019 in Midland, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday August 2, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm At Martinez Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited on Friday August 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery Odessa II Section. Catarina was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Carlos...

  Ruth Brown Watkins departed this life at the age of 93 years old. She was a native of Louisiana. After making Odessa her permanent home. She united with the Freedom MBC and dedicated her life to the Lord and his work. Ruth was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved her family dearly. Not only did she love those around her, but she also had a heart of compassion for others that she did not know. She went to be with the LORD Monday, July 29, 2019. Visitation will...

Jose E. Montano, 70 years, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 1pm to 9pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 10am on Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Patrick officiating. A private cremation will follow. Arrangements are under Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory. Jose was born in Aldama, Chihuahua on January 2, 1949 to Jose Montano and...