All Obituaries

Esperanza Quiroz passed away on Dec 3, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Gloria Reza , 67 of Falomir,  Chihuahua, passed away on 12-2-21 in Odessa Texas. Rosary and visitation will be from 2-7 pm on Saturday 12-4-21 at Martinez Funeral home.  Gloria Reza was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Refugio Herrera and Cristobal Ramos on 12-2-2021. She married Raul Reza on February 4, 1977 in Falomir, Chihuahua. Gloria is preceded in death by Refugio Herrera, mother, Cristobal Ramos,father and Daniel Reza son. Gloria is survived by spouse Raul Reza, children...

Orlando “Lando” Porras, 59, passed away surrounded by his family on Nov. 30, 2021 in Odessa, Tx, after a courageous fight against cancer. Orlando was born on December 8, 1961 in Big Spring, Tx to Jose and Consuelo Porras. He was the fifth child out of ten children. Lando was competitive, one of the family’s best athlete and prankster, which was probably why he did so well as a Golden Gloves boxer in his teens, and why he was so loved by his coaches. He had a great career...

Daniel Mancha was born in Odessa, TX to Cruz and Ana Maria Mancha on November 15, 1983. He went to school at Odessa and graduated from UTPB. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer for STEM Software for ten years. He liked to dance, sing, joke around, cook, and bake (famous oatmeal cookies). His hobbies were woodwork, video games, fixing and programing computers. Daniel loved spending time with his children, family, and friends. Daniel is preceded in death by his infant son Xavier Daniel...

Bradley N. Berry, 87, passed November 28, 2021 in Odessa, TX. He was born September 22, 1934 in Oberlin, LA to Rev. Thompson and  Lelia Berry. Bradley married Rosella Berry, October 21, 1959, Odessa, TX. He was a member of the Church of God and Christ. He worked as a warehouseman for many years. Bradley was a good man. He would give you the shirt off his back. He was so easygoing and never met a stranger. His good spirit and sense of humor always came across in interacting with family,...

  Larry Wayne “Buddy” Hill, 73, passed away surrounded by his wife and children Nov. 27, 2021 in Odessa, Tx, after a courageous fight against Covid. Buddy was born June 12, 1948 in Waldron, Ark., to Alvin “A.C.” Hill and Edith Helen (Powell) Hill. He spent many of his formative years in Booneville, Ark., with his beloved Aunt Susie Harding. The family lived at Portales, N.M.  Buddy was one of four sons. The family was very poor for many years and moved...

Rosalia (Rosa) Fuentes Ramirez, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.      Visitation for immediate family will be on Wednesday December 1, 2021, from 10:00am – 1:00pm and for guests from 1:00pm to 9:00pm with Rosary at 7:00pm.  Funeral services will be held on December 2, 2021, at 10:00am with Father Frank Chavez of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.  Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.  Arrangements are...

            Amparo Bailon Galindo, of Midland, TX, passed away November 25, 2021 in Midland, TX. Amparo was born in Fort Stockton, TX to Adelaida Lopez and Blaz Bailon on September 22, 1946. She married Manuel Galindo on December 8, 1983. Amparo is preceded in death by her father Blaz Bailon, Sr., Mother, Adelaida Lopez, Stepmother Fina Bailon, brother Blaz Bailon, Jr., and stepdaughter Oralia...

Nelda Jean Williams 83, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2021, at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, Texas. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Cameron, Milam County, Texas, USA, to parents Mr. Magin and Mrs. Edna (McKinney) Banks. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, five brothers, and four sisters. Prior to residing in Odessa, Texas, she lived in Abilene, Texas over 25 plus years and retired from the Abilene State School. She was a faithful member of...

Francisca ‘Kika’ Valenzuela de Odessa, fallecio el Domingo, 21 de Noviembre 2021 en su hogar a la edad de 78 años. KIka nacio el 11 de Mayo 1943 en Manuel Benavidez,Chihuahua, Mexico al Señor Marcos y la Señora Dominga Ochoa Ramirez.  Fue Testigo de Jehova y ama de casa. Contrayo matrimino con el Señor Maximo Arturo Valenzuela el dia 8 de Julio 1965 en la ciudad de Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico. Fue precedida en muerte por sus padres y un hijo,...