Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Jackie Hammond, 86, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. 

Jackie was born in Lott, Texas, on April 17, 1938, to the late Mack and Inez Swoopes. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was married to the late Lee Roy Hammond for over 53 years. 

She loved giving and caring for the needs of others....

Feb 14, 2025

Agueda “Nona” Nieto, 75, of Ojinaga, CHIH., MX, passed away on February 14, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be held Wednesday February 19, 2025 from 10:00pm - 9:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

Feb 6, 2025

Esperanza ’Hope’ R Jimenez 89 passed away Thursday February 6, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX. She was born, September 8, 1935, to Refugio Ramos and Esther Ramirez in Fort Stockton, TX. She married Jesus Jimenez Sr. May 28, 1970, and were married until his passing July 14,1980.

Esperanza was a homemaker and devout Christian catholic member of St....

Feb 1, 2025

Natividad Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Early in life, Natividad was a Karate Instructor where he was a role model for many. He had many qualities in life that included being an artistic body man for motorcycles and lowriders that won many trophies. After retiring, he found a new...

Feb 1, 2025

Fernando Gonzalez, age 49, passed away on February 1st 2025 in Lubbock, TX. 

Fernando was born in Levelland Tx to Socorro Marquez and Carlos Gonzalez on August 17, 1975. He went to school at Odessa high school. He married Veronica Gonzalez on June 24, 1995 in Odessa Tx. Fernando worked as a pipe fitter. He loved to be with his children...

Jan 25, 2025

Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. Jose Francisco Medina Del Tejo, el 25 de Enero 2025 a la edad de 66 años en la ciudad de Odessa, TX.

Los servicios fúnebres serán el Miércoles 29 de Enero de 2025 del 10:00am- 6:00pm en Martínez Funeral Home and Crematory "West Chapel". El servicio de oración será dirigido por Jorge Domínguez a las...

Jan 24, 2025

Leroy Jesse Brown, a dedicated and kind-hearted individual, passed away on January 24, 2025, just one day shy of his 73rd birthday. Born on January 25, 1952, in Odessa, Texas, 

For many years, Leroy worked in construction as a laborer.

Leroy proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, a chapter in his life that instilled in him values...

Jan 18, 2025

Amelia “Momo” Rico, born September 13, 1934, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 90. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home Inside Chapel with Her Rosary at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM at St....

Jan 17, 2025

Israel M. Roman, 80, of Odessa, Tx, passed away Friday 01|17|2025, in Matador, Tx.

Israel was born in Pecos, Tx. to Manuel and Gregoria Morales Roman on 02|09|1944. He grew up in Saragosa Tx. The family later moved to Odessa, Tx where he went to school at Ector High School and graduated in 1965. He worked as a Truckdriver for Amerigas...

Jan 16, 2025

Alicia R Marquez, 77, Corpus Christi, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Memorial Service will be at 1:00PM Friday, January 24, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" (10137 W. University Blvd. Odessa, Texas 79764).

Alicia was born in Corpus Christi to Lino Rodriguez and Julie Molina Rodriguez on May 26, 1947. She was married to Vicente Marquez....

Jan 16, 2025

Jose Alfredo Rubio, born on April 15, 1955, in Pecos, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Delfina Rubio, with whom he shared 51 wonderful years of marriage. Jose was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who took immense pride in his family. He is survived by...

Jan 15, 2025

Odel Crawford, 72, of Odessa, TX, was called home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2025. He passed away peacefully at ContinueCARE Hospital at Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

His Viewing will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 1 pm – 9 pm at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory, 1040 S Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX...

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Susy Guzman, born on October 25, 1973, in Pecos, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, in her hometown. A devoted mother, she leaves behind her daughters, Jacell Carrasco and Mariah Carrasco (Jeremy Estrella), along with her sons, Joseph Carrasco (Lisette Conejo) and Manuel Carrasco, along with 9 beloved grandkids. 

Susy is survived by her beloved sisters, Marisol Guzman, Lourdes Guzman,...

Jan 12, 2025

Samuel Ray Wallace was born in Lamesa, TX to Ruby Sanders and Billy Ray Wallace. He resided in Odessa, TX until his death. Sam attended Douglass Elementary School, Odessa, TX. He graduated from Blackshear Jr.-Sr. High School in 1966. He was a member of the last class to graduate from Blackshear, an all-black school located in Odessa, TX.

Sammy Ray married...

Jan 12, 2025

Burl Lee Bonner aka “Bee” 63, of Odessa, TX, passed away on January 12, 2025 in Odessa TX.

Celebration Of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 18, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home with Rev. Darren Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating. Repass will follow after service at Texas & Clements Church of Christ 1201 S. Texas St. Odessa,...

Jan 11, 2025

Chrystal Davis, Age 53, of Odessa Texas, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Odessa Texas.

Chrystal was born in Odessa Texas to Alberta Marie Rabon and Arthur Lee Phillips on December 16, 1971. She went to school in Odessa Texas and graduated from Permian High School in 1991. Chrystal was married to Carlous Davis on March 10th 2001 in Odessa...

Jan 10, 2025

Dulces N. Gonzales passed away on January 10, 2025, in Santa Cruz CA. He was 89.

Dulces was born on January 19, 1935, in Chihuahua, Mexico to his parents Cipriano and Merced Gonzales. He resided in Odessa, Texas prior to moving to Watsonville, CA in the early 60’s. He worked for Western Farm Service as a field supervisor for 41 years.

He...

Jan 7, 2025

Louis Matthew Espinoza passed peacefully on January 7, 2025. He was born in Odessa Texas to Louis Sr and Maria Espinoza on April 24, 1987. 

Louis loved his family, friends and neighbors fiercely and wasn’t afraid of a good time. His passions were art, music and cars with his most prized and memorable being his firebird. He lives on not only...