Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Cheryl L. Johnson, 59, of Odessa passed away on June 16, 2023 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Cheryl was born on March 16, 1964 to the late Donnie and Lila Pierce. She received Christ as her personal savior at an early age. Cheryl attended school in Odessa where she attended Ector High School. She was a part...

Jun 12, 2023

Julio Gabriel Fonseca Camarillo passed away June 12, 2023, in Odessa, Texas

Julio Gabriel Fonseca Camarillo was born on May 18, 1966 to Aurelio Fonseca Mancilla and Teresa Camarillo.

Visiatation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 5:00PM – 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.

Chapel Service...

Jun 11, 2023

Jaymi Darlene Roman Anderson was born on November 3, 1965, in Odessa, Texas to Sally Flores and Israel Roman.

She graduated St. Mary’s Catholic School and Permian High School. Jaymi attended Odessa College and worked in banking and in the legal system. She found her passion in working for Drug Screen Compliance, this year marks twenty years....

Jun 8, 2023

Mary M. Pallanez 85, of Alpine, Texas passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023 at her home after a short illness.

She worked as a caregiver at Outreach Service and was a caregiver to her family as well.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Matilde and Silveria Mata Pallanez and...

Jun 7, 2023

On June 7, 2023, the Lord said to Joyce Marie Williams Spivey, at the age of 73,” Daughter, you have fought a good fight, you have been faithful, come on up and receive the crown that has been reserved for you.”

Joyce Marie Williams Spivey was born in Odessa, Texas to the late Raymond and Argie Lee...

Jun 4, 2023

Inocente Fabela, 73, of Odessa Texas, passed away on June 4, 2023 in Ojinaga Chihuahua.

Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Wednesday June 7, 2023 from 3:00PM - 9:00PM and Thursday June 8, 2023 from 2:00PM - 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.

Mass will held at St. Anthony's Catholic...

Jun 1, 2023

Eloy was born in Odessa Texas to Elydia Flores Barriga and Arturo D. Armendariz on December 6th 1955. As a young boy Eloy had such a passion for boxing and fought in the State Golden Gloves Tournament in 1973 he also traveled to many cities to compete in light weight division tournaments. Eloy left his hometown at the age...

May 29, 2023

Donice was born on May 8th, 1951 to parents John Robert Bailey and Wilda J Mahan. She married Edward Lee Thompson and they were happily married for 46 Years. She was a Beloved mother, spouse, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.

Donice passed away on May 29th, 2023 at 5:41PM

Donice is preceded in death by...

May 29, 2023

Judy Ann Serrano, 64, of Odessa passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

Judy Ann Serrano was born in Pecos, Texas to Adan Paz Rodriguez and Margarita Salcido Rodriguez on September 29, 1958. She went to school in Odessa, Texas. She later married Raul Serrano in Odessa, Texas. She worked at Medical Center Hospital as a housekeeper for...

May 29, 2023

Luis Carlos Lujan Gameros passed away May 26, 2023 in Odessa, Texas

Church Service is set for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Visitation will follow at Martinez Funeral Home till 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.

Luis Lujan was born in Hermosillo Sonora...

May 25, 2023

Berner Omar Antony, 20 years old, passed away Thursday May 25 ,2023 in Odessa, Texas.

Berner Omar Antony Morales was born in Chichicastenango, Guatemala to Manuela Toj and Manuel Morales on December 22, 2002. He enjoyed spending his time off with his nephew Elian Morales and playing video games with his brothers and watching Real Madrid soccer....

May 22, 2023

Adolfo Avalos Najera, 89, of Odessa, TX, passed away at his home surrounded by his beloved family on May 22, 2023.

Adolfo was born in Sanderson, TX to Ricardo Dominguez Najera and Romula Avalos Najera on February 23, 1934. Moving to Alpine TX, in his younger years, Adolfo met the love of his life Petra “Betty” Marquez...

May 22, 2023

Fernando F. Lujan (“Fernie”) of Monahans, passed away on May 22, 2023 in Odessa, TX. Fernando was born on May 28, 1956 in El Paso TX to Raul and Cruz Lujan. Fernando grew up in Odessa and attended Ector High School where he was a member of the baseball team. After graduation, Fernando enlisted in the United States Army....

May 21, 2023

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ella Elaine Smith who passed away at the age of 54, on May 21, 2023 in Odessa Tx.

Ella Elaine Smith was born March 26, 1969 in Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas to Janie Lou Smith and Earl...

May 21, 2023

Baciliza Galindo De Huerta, 72 passed away May 21, 2023, in Odessa, Texas

Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 9:00AM – 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM. Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...

May 16, 2023

Jose Angel Sandoval 79 of Odessa, passed away on 5/16/2023 in Odessa, TX.

Ceremony and burial of his cremation ashes will be held Friday, May 26th, 2023, at Ector County Cemetery at 9:00 am.

Jose A. Sandoval was born in Las Conchas, Chihuahua to Maria and Jose Valenzuela on 3/25/1944. He moved to the U.S....

May 13, 2023

Eric Gomez 38, of Odessa passed away Saturday May 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1984, to Patricio and Maria Valenzuela and his biological mother Irma Gomez in Odessa. He was a Christian Catholic and a machinist for over 15 years. He graduated from Willcox High School in Arizona in 2003. Eric loved to cook,...

May 12, 2023

Jaime Rafael Alvarado Romero (35) of San Miguel, El Salvador, passed away on May 12th, 2023 in Big Spring, Texas.

All services for Jamie Rafael Alvarado Romero are Privately held per family's request. Family has also request in lieu of flowers please donate them to the charity of your choice in Memory Of Jaime Rafael Alvarado Romero.

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May 10, 2023

Alicia Hernandez, 76, of Odessa, TX, passed away on May 10, 2023 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be Wednesday  May 17, 2023 9:00am-9:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home.  Rosary Wednesday May 17, 2023 7:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday May 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic...

May 9, 2023

Margaret Stella Smietana passed away quietly in her sleep on May 9, 2023. She was 86.

Margaret was born on August 28, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Stella Culp. She married the late John J. Smietana on October 23, 1954, soon after high school. They raised three children together: John Jr., Marjorie Lynn, and Robert...