Obituaries

Apr 24, 2022

Margarita Villanueva Carta, 87 años, de edad falleció el domingo 24 de abril en Odessa, TX. Nació el 14 de abril 1935 al Sr. Teófilo y Sra. Refugia Barrientos Villanueva en Camargo Chihuahua, MX. Margarita era de la fe católica y era ama de casa.

Se unió en sagrado matrimonio con el Sr. Abel Carta el 18...

Apr 23, 2022

Pedro Juarez Ortiz, 62 of Odessa, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be from 10am to 9pm, with a rosary at 7pm Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday, May 6, 2022, at Martinez Funeral Home with Pastor Cliff DeArmond officiating. Burial...

Apr 22, 2022

Marcus McShurn Hawkins, 59, of Odessa, Tx, passed away on April 22,2022 in Odessa, TX.

Funeral services will be head at 2:00pm on Thursday, April 28th at St. James Baptist Church located at 2212 E. 11th St. in Odessa, Texas with the Dr. James Bolton of St. James Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...

Apr 18, 2022

Celia R. Terrazas, 87, was called home to eternal rest on Tuesday, April 18, 2022, in Crane, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 4:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory in Odessa Texas.

Inurnment will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 9:00 am at...

Apr 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Genoveva Carlos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 13, 2022

Robert Cadena Acosta, 63, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Rosary & Visitation, will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday April 21, 2022 at Martinez Funeral Home. Rosary, 7 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home outside Chapel.

A Memorial mass will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at...

Apr 12, 2022

Ora Lee Watkins, 92, of Odessa Texas, passed away on April 12, 2022, peacefully in her home in Odessa Texas.

Ora Lee Watkins was born in Elk City Oklahoma to Walter and Inez Watkins on January 10, 1930. She attended elementary and high school in Elk City. She married LV Evans of Oklahoma. She later moved to...

Apr 11, 2022

Juan Daniel Alvarado, 59, of Odessa, passed away on April 11, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Juan was born in Ojinaga Chihuahua, to Valentina & Daniel Alvarado on November 24, 1962. He married Cecilia Hernandez on August 28, 1981 in Odessa, Texas. He worked as a painting contractor for 40 years.

Juan is preceded in death...

Apr 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesus Acosta Sanchez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 9, 2022

(Andy) Andrea Wyvette Carter-Renfro was born July 10, 1966, to parents Johnnie and James Carter in Odessa, TX where she resided until her death.

Andy accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church, where she was baptized. In later years she became a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary...

Apr 7, 2022

Joel Rodriguez, 56, passed away April 7, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 28,1965 in Odessa, Texas. He lived in Midland with his wife and son.

Joel, affectionately known as “YoYo”, was born to Leonila and Ruben Rodriguez where he was the 6th out of 8 children. He met the love of his...

Apr 7, 2022

Nicomedes T. Palomino Jr. 54, passed away on April 7, 2022 in Odessa Tx. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel, With a rosary to be recited at 1:00pm before the Memorial Service with Father Joseph Uecker on April 9th 2022 at Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S. Dixie Blvd. Odessa...

Mar 31, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Maria Esther Olivas Jasso. She left us peacefully in the comfort of her home in Odessa Texas, March 31, 2022. She lived a wonderful life full of love, laughs and many adventures. She was 96 years old.

Visitation will be from 1 pm to 9...

Mar 26, 2022

Juan Carlos Barrientos Arenivas,

Passed away on March 26th, 2022. He passed away doing what he loves, being outside riding his bike until day break living each moment as fast as possible. Always smiling, always laughing and just being the group social butterfly. He’s touched many hearts, left many memories. But most importantly, he loved unconditionally. Being...

Mar 24, 2022

Gloria Vasquez Mendoza's love for life did not end with her death, she is living in heaven with our great father smiling down upon us all. Gloria moved on to her next life on March 24, 2022 at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her...

Mar 23, 2022

Mando Montez Barriga  was born in Presidio, Texas to Soccoro Montez Barriga and Francisco Rede Barriga. Mando was raised in Presidio, Tx. Where he attended Presidio High School with many of his brothers and sisters. While Mando was in school he enjoyed playing football and sports. His favorite teams were the Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. Mando enjoyed art and...

Mar 22, 2022

Maria “Christy” Rodriguez, 91, of Odessa, passed away on March 22, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 26th from 1PM-9PM and Sunday, March 27th from 1PM-9PM. A rosary will take place on Sunday, March 27th at 7PM at Martinez Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Monday, March...

Mar 20, 2022

Frank “Woody” Speight was born in Wilson, NC to Walter E. and Annie L. Speight on October 1, 1941. He married Louisa M. Archuleta on May 30, 1972 in Odessa, TX. He worked as a driller in the oil field for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army for 12...

Mar 16, 2022

Mercedes (Mami Meche) Zubiate Benavidez, 83 years old, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 16, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.  Mercedes was born on April 1, 1938, in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico to her loving parents Domingo and Belen Ramirez Benavidez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Abelardo Zubiate who passed away on August 26, 1993, and her son...

Mar 14, 2022

We Will Meet Again

Antonio “Tony” Castaneda was welcomed home by our Lord on Monday, March 14th, 2022, in Odessa, TX.

Tony was born on January 14th, 1974 in El Paso, TX to parents Marylou Sanchez and Antonio Castaneda. He was a hard worker who always took pride in the work he did, and has been a...