Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Janet Elaine Baker was born on January 26, 1956 in Pecos, TX, the eldest child of Peggy Cole and James Chick.

Janet was a creator and was full of imagination, which served her well as she raised her three children with her first husband, Steve Ham: Randy, Sarah and Naché. While living in Ft. Stockton, TX, Janet was a founding...

Oct 9, 2023

Sarah Burton age 93 of Odessa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday October 9, 2023, at her residence.

Sarah was born on Sunday, November 02, 1929, in Monroeville Alabama to Ceasar and Phenie Lock. She worked for the Ector County Courthouse Janitorial department for 20 years. She also would clean other people’s houses before going to...

Oct 9, 2023

Manuel Sosa 69, of Odessa, Texas passed away October 9, 2023 in Odessa Texas. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a very playful person with a huge personality. He was a very hardworking man who went above and beyond for his loved ones. 

 

Public Visitation inside chapel at Martinez Funeral Home Tuesday...

Oct 6, 2023

Pedro Flores, 83, of Odessa, TX, passed away on October 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

 

Pedro was born on March 19, 1940, in El Vado de Piedra, Chihuahua to Ana and Jesus Flores Sr. Pedro is...

Oct 6, 2023

Eliud Alaniz, 38, of Odessa, TX , passed away on October 6, 2023 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 15h from 1-9 p.m. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 15th at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Monday, October 16th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Chavez of St. Joseph's...

Oct 5, 2023

Oct 5, 2023

Eduardo Gonzales Sosa

8/31/1955 to 10/5/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eduardo G. Sosa who passed away peacefully at Medical Center hospital in Odessa, TX surrounded by his adored family by his side.  Eduardo was a very caring person  with a big heart; it brough him much joy to give special gifts to anyone...

Oct 4, 2023

Margarita Salcido Frink, 74 born September 7, 1949 in Monahans, Texas of Odessa Texas graduated out of this world to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 4, 2023, after battling cancer for a few years.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Donald, her baby boy Newton, her parents, Manuel and Sarah Salcido,...

Oct 3, 2023

Ruben Rodriguez,28, of Victorville California passed away on October 3,2023 in Odessa Texas.

 

Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 9:00AM -9:00PM at Martinez Funeral Home.

Chapel Service will be held at 1:00PM Friday October 13, 2023 at Martinez Funeral Home. Cremations will follow at Martinez Funeral Home.

 

Ruben was born in Victorville California to Debra Gonzales...

Oct 1, 2023

Edward (Eddie) Lawrence Baker, 64, of Alpine, Texas passed away October 1, 2023 in Odessa, Texas.

The family held a private service in his honor. Eddie was cremated by the Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory of Odessa.

Eddie was born in Van Horn, Texas to Catarino and Ida Chavez, nee Flores, March 8, 1959 and adopted by Raymond and Margie...

Sep 27, 2023

Jo-Amber Vasquez was a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin and friend. Jo-Amber was born February 9, 1984 in Odessa, Texas to Gloria Muñoz and Manuel Vazquez but Ray Johnson took on the responsibility of helping raise her.

Jo-Amber was very artistic and loved painting canvases, she enjoyed listening to oldies while doing her make up, but her favorite thing to...

Sep 27, 2023

Sandra Gayle Thompson, 69, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday September 27, 2023, with her family by her side.

Sandra was born to the late John and Lajuanda Collins, September 15, 1954, in Iraan, Texas. She is survived by her son, Michael Lee Thompson, and his wife Christina Thompson; her grandchildren Devin, Matthew, and Mason Thompson. Her sisters, Sherry Nicks,...

Sep 26, 2023

Jonathan Pete Fuentes Wilson, 31, of Odessa, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on September 26, 2023.

Jonathan was born in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital to Susan Fuentes and Carl Wilson on January 28, 1992. He graduated from OHS in 2010. He was known to go out of his way to help people and would give the shirt off...

Sep 25, 2023

Earnest James Jackson, 76, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. Mr. Jackson was born in Dallas, Texas to Enorse Jackson and Bennett Williams on December 28, 1946. He went to school in Groesbeck, Texas. Upon graduating, he valiantly served our country in the Army Reserves. Affectionately known as Doc, he established himself as an...

Sep 22, 2023

Enedina Sanchez Ornelas, 97 years old, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Enedina Sanchez Ornelas was born in Malaga, New Mexico, to Pedro Sanchez and Cliofas Rodriguez on February 2, 1926. She married Luis Ornelas on September 28, 1947, in Grandfalls, Texas. Enedina loved to sew and gift her crafts to friends, family, and...

Sep 21, 2023

Jose Guadalupe Sotelo, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 21st, 2023.

Visitation will be 1 PM – 9 PM and rosary at 7 PM on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating.  Burial will follow...

Sep 19, 2023

Amparo Ornelas Anchondo, of Cusihuiruachic, Chihuahua, passed away on September 19, 2023 in Odessa, TX.

Rosary will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 7PM at Martinez Funeral home.

Funeral Service will be held 1PM Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Pastor Carlos Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery ~Rosehill Section. Arrangements are by...

Sep 14, 2023

Javier Olivas Garcia Jr. was born and raised in Odessa, Tx to Javier and Ramona Garcia on the 8th of August 1979. He worked for the railroad the majority of his life. He enjoyed dancing, hanging out with family and friends, making everyone laugh and have a good time. Most of all he loved his COWBOYS. Win or lose he...

Sep 10, 2023

Jacob Thomas Llanez Ortiz, 38, of Odessa, Texas passed away September 10, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Jacob Thomas Ortiz was born in Odessa, Texas to Nicolas Juarez Ortiz (Nicky) and Connie Llanez Ortiz on December 31, 1984. He went to school in Odessa, Texas. He worked in warehouse operations at Direct Appliance for six years. 

Jacob is preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2023

ODESSA – It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Pabla “Paula” C.  Fabela, 66 of Odessa, TX. Paula passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1956 in Odessa, TX to Angel & Esperanza Castillo. She was the 6 child of 9.

Paula met the love of...