Obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Carrillo, 51 of Pecos, TX passed away on September 7, 2023 in Odessa, TX.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Odessa, TX with rosary beginning at 9:15 AM.

Cheryl Carrillo was born in Pecos, TX on February 2, 1972 to Andres F. Rayos and Ernestina V. Rayos. She was...

Sep 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Domingo Ramos Alvarez on September 03, 2023, in Odessa, TX. He was born on January 01,1961, in Ojinaga, CH, Mexico and was a beloved Husband to Gloria Alvarez and a loving father figure to Mael Gandara.

 

Domingo was a passionate truck driver of his own company 1A...

Sep 2, 2023

Louise Virginia Cleaver, age 94, passed away into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2023. She was born on April 16, 1929, in Carthage, TX, to the union of Leonard Everhart and Bertha Lee Beck. She was one of seven children.

She moved to Odessa in the early 1940s. She attended Blackshear Junior Senior High School and Wilson Beauty...

Sep 2, 2023

Jova Carmen Oranday Heredia “Jobie”, age 58, of Lamesa Tx, passed away September 2,2023 in Odessa Tx.

Jova was born in Lamesa Texas to Virginia Sanchez and Maximo Oranday on February 5, 1965. She resides in Odessa and married Ralph Heredia.

Thursday September 7th 2023 we will be gathering at Martinez Funeral Home for the remembrance of our beloved. Viewing...

Aug 29, 2023

Orlando Lee Rubalcado 70, of Odessa, Texas passed away on August 29, 2023 in Odessa, Texas.

Orlando Lee Rubalcado was born in Odessa, Texas to Lorina Gonzales and Adam Rubalcado on March 4, 1953. Orlando worked as a Auto Motive Tech and Body Paint. He was a Christian and had a strong belief in God.

Orlando Lee Rubalcado is preceded...