Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

Shantwan Quatreal Franklin, 32 of Odessa TX, beloved brother, was called to his eternal place on August 16, 2022. He entered this world on July 24, 1990, in Hobbs, NM, born to Benny Oliver Franklin and Dynique Johnson.

He is survived by his Mother; Dynique Johnson Father; Benny Oliver Franklin III Sister; Jenique Johnson Brothers; R. Charaud Carden and...

Aug 11, 2022

Kreasta was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Curtis and Shirley Arnold. She was engaged to Floyd Edward Henry. Kreasta attended the best high school in the state of Texas, Odessa High School (OHS) and attended Odessa College (OC). Kreasta was a saved, blessed, and God-fearing woman! Knew scriptures, could sang (with an “A”), and could teach you something....

Aug 5, 2022

Isidra was born in Stanton Tx. To Antonio y Francisca Mendoza on May 15,1933. She married Jose Carbajal Benavides on April 15, 1952 in Midland Tx. She worked as a dietary worker and retired from Medical Center Healthcare after more than 20 years.

Isidra is preceded in death by Jose Carbajal Mendoza, Jose Mendoza Benavides, Samuel Mendoza...

Aug 3, 2022

Elnor Priscilla Mayhar,  70 , of Odessa, passed away on August 3, 2022 in Odessa Tx.

Public visitation will be Monday August 8, 2022 from 1 pm - 9 pm also at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at Salvation Army Church on Tuesday August 9 th, 2022 at 2:00 pm....

Aug 2, 2022

Consuelo Reveles de Reyes 81 of Andrews Texas passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022 in Seguin Texas.

Visitation for Mrs. Reyes will be held at the Lienzo Charro Los Reyes located at 1490 S.E. 5551 Hwy 176 in Andrews, Texas 74714  from 5pm Thursday August 4, 2022 until service time of 10am Saturday August 6, 2022, there...

Aug 1, 2022

Jose Angel ’Pepe’ Castillo 72 of Odessa passed away peacefully Monday August 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1949, in Pecos, Texas to Angel and Esperanza Jimenez Castillo. He was married to Argelia ‘Angie’ Hernandez. He was a Christian catholic and a welder for over 30 years. He loved to travel and ride his Harley...

Jul 24, 2022

Gerald Dean “Bubba” Brown was born on July 23, 1953 in McGregor, Texas to Alonzo Bell and Bettie Brown.

He worked for Hertz for over 20 years. He was a loving and kind man. Who also had nicknames for some of his family members. Linda Lou (Linda Guyton), Prima Donna (Prima Mack), Macanilli (Candice Rougeaux), Big Stockings...

Jul 22, 2022

Rebecca Wallace was born on March 15, 1958, to parents Ruby Montgomery and James Ricks. She graduated from Ector High School in 1976.  She married Samuel Ray Wallace “Sammy” on September 10, 1987, in Odessa, Texas.

She was a beloved bus driver for ECISD for 33 years. In 2010 she and husband Sammy Ray inherited their beautiful...

Jul 22, 2022

Salvador (Sal) Carrasco, 67, returned to his eternal resting place on July 22nd, 2022 in his hometown.

The viewing of Salvador Carrasco will be held on Thursday, July 28th from 9am-1pm for family and from 1pm-9pm for friends at Martinez Funeral Home. The rosary will begin at 7pm on Thursday, July 28th at Martinez Funeral Home.

Jul 22, 2022

Luz Loya Barraza of Odessa, Texas passed away on Jul 22, 2022. Servicio Funerario para Luz Loya Barraza será a la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fatima en a Col. Los Pinos Chihuahua, Chihuahua México el martes de agosto 8, 2022. El entierro será en Pantteon Municipal de Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, Chihuahua México.

Jul 18, 2022

Ramon “Ramonsito” Mendoza Jr., 54, of Odessa, entered the gates of heaven peacefully on July 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 9, 1967 in Pecos, Tx. to Carmen and Ramon Mendoza.

Visitation for the public will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 at 1pm - 9pm followed by a Rosary...

Jul 17, 2022

Socorro Navarrete Ortega Nació En Coyame Del Sotol. Hija De Salvador Navarrete y Anita Ortega El Día 6 De Mayo De 1950. Asistió Ala Escuela José Maria Morelos y Pavón. Socorro Navarrete Se Caso Con Isidro Romero El 14 De Octubre 1970 En Coyame Del Sotol. Dedicó Su Vida A Sus Hijas y Esposo. Socorro Navarrete Ortega Procede Su...

Jul 17, 2022

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano, 56, of El Mulato Chihuahua, passed away on July 17, 2022 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua.

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano was born on November 21, 1965, to Osbaldo Bejarano and Conrada Jimenez. He attended school in Andrews.

­­­­­­­­Ermin Osbaldo Bejarano is preceded in death by Parents; Osbaldo Bejarano and Conrada Jimenez, First Wife; Irma Hoggard,...

Jul 13, 2022

Enrique Munoz Valenzuela 76, of Odessa passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.  Enrique was born November 12, 1945, in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan Munoz Samaniego and Sara Valenzuela Santiesteban. He was a Christian Catholic and a welder by trade. He married Argelia Hernandez in 1967.

Enrique Sr is preceded in...

Jul 13, 2022

Shawneequa Shaquanda Morill, 40, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on July 13,2022 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation July 15, 2022 from 9am – 5pm

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 16th at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Pastor Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral...

Jul 13, 2022

Carolina Silvas Chavez Surrounded by her loving family at her bedside was called upon by our Lord Jesus Christ on July 13,2022.

Carol, 75, of Odessa passed away at Medical Center Hospital. She was born February 13,1947 in Alpine, Texas to Alfredo Silvas and Claudia Salas Silvas. She was a Christian and Homemaker.

Preceding her in...

Jul 13, 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, I lost my husband, love & best friend Joel Carrasco Molina. We thrived together for over 40 years through the good, the bad & sometimes ugly. This monstrous disease ALS, took everything from us My heart is split in two. One side filled with memories, the other died with you. You are now with...

Jul 10, 2022

Diego Montoya Valenzuela, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Diego was born on February 27, 1988 to Rodrigo and Otilia Valenzuela in Odessa. He attended school in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School. He was also a professional Gamer.

He is survived by his Parents Rodrigo & Otilia Vanelzuela, Sister; Hilda...

Jul 7, 2022

Garry Lee Givens, 66, of Odessa Texas, passed away on July 7th, 2022, in Odessa Texas.

Garry Lee Givens was born on March 30, 1956, in Chillicothe Texas to the late Johnny and Bobbie Givens, Garry attended Chillicothe High School. There he enjoyed playing basketball and track. Garry moved to Odessa, Tx in 1976 where he worked...

Jul 5, 2022

Loretta Diane Walker of Odessa, Texas transitioned peacefully in her home on July 5, 2022, at the age of 63. Family was by her side at the time of death. Loretta fought a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Visitation for Loretta will be held on Sunday July 17, 2022 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home and...