Obituaries

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...

Mar 11, 2022

James “JJ” Edward Green, II, was born on January 31, 1983, in Odessa, Texas to the late Jessie

Jean Woods and James Edward Green I, he graduated from Permian High School in 2001. After

graduating high school, James continued his education at LeMoyne–Owen College. He was

very involved in various organizations during his...

Mar 11, 2022

Karmen Rodriguez Barraza, 64, of Odessa, Texas passed away on March 11, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 beginning at 1:00 pm.  Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa,  Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be...

Mar 8, 2022

Consuelo Gardea Cuevas 82, of Barranco Azul Chihuahua, México, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022, at Focus Care Nursing Home in Odessa, TX. She was born August 14, 1939, in Barranco Azul, Chihuahua Mexico to Faustino Gardea and Amparo Carrasco Gardea.  She was a Christian catholic and managed Mrs. Rios Tortilla factory for 15 years.

She is...

Mar 2, 2022

Charlie Castillo of Odessa, Texas passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the age of 42 due to complications of COVID-19. He fought so very hard to win this battle so he could come home to his family, but in the end he took the hand of God and is no...

Feb 28, 2022

Garry Dewayne Lewis, Sr

“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

Garry Dewayne Lewis, Sr. was born April 23, 1958, in Odessa, TX, to the parentage of the late Mr. Sammy L. Lewis,...

Feb 27, 2022

Damien Ortega 18, formerly of El Paso, TX passed away Sunday February 27, 2022, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born January 14, 2004, in El Paso, TX to Gabriel Ortega and Alma Rios. He was a Christian Catholic and a student at Richard Milburn High School.

He was involved in the Art of Brazilian...

Feb 26, 2022

Obituary

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

Proverbs 31: 10

Eula Faye Rand was born May 5, 1928, in Mexia, TX to Rev. C. L. Hill and Julia Mae Lee, but she was raised by her grandparents Mini and Rufus Lee. Eula Faye grew...

Feb 23, 2022

Cruz Vazquez Lujan was born in Ojinaga Chihuahua to Natividad Vazquez and Maria Natividad Lujan. He married Gloria Zubia on February 11 1976.

Cruz is preceded in death by his brother Crispin Vazquez, mother Maria Natividad Lujan and father Natividad Vazquez.

Cruz is survived by wife Gloria Vazquez. Daughter Yanira Calderon &husband Mario Calderon. Son...

Feb 23, 2022

Santos Valenzuela Porras, age 48, of Odessa, TX, passed away in Odessa, TX at Medical Center Hospital on Wednesday, February 23 rd , 2022. He began his earthly journey in Palomas Numero Uno, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 2 nd , 1973, born to Alvaro Agapita (Valenzuela) Porras. He was a beloved brother, godfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.

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Feb 19, 2022

Joan Wynelle Morris, 69, of Odessa, Tx, passed away of Leukemia on Saturday Feb 19,2022, at Medical Center Hospital.

Joan was born on November 18,1952, in Bessemer, Al to Robert Ben Morris Sr. & Annie Elbert Mason. The family relocated to the West Texas area in the 60’s, eventually settling down in Odessa, Tx. She graduated a...

Feb 19, 2022

Noah Kai Russell 17 months old, of Odessa joined heaven on February 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas while being held and loved by his parents. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 27th at 3pm at Crossroads, 6901 E. Highway 191, Odessa, Texas 79765. Visitation is from 1-9 pm on Monday, February 28th at Martinez Funeral Home....

Feb 18, 2022

Jesus Martin Yanez was born in Lujan, Durango Mexico to Santos Yanez & Pabla LLanas on December 24, 1930.  In 1947, he met the love of his life and soul mate, Siria Yanez, whom he would spend the next 75 years with. They married three years later in Lujan, Durango.  He served in the Mexican Army and would later...

Feb 17, 2022

José Gutiérrez Medrano 70 años de edad, falleció el jueves 17 de Febrero 2022 en Liberal, Kansas. Nació el 19 de Marza 1951 al Sr. José Gutiérrez y Sra. Maria Domínguez Medrano en Ojinaga, Chihuahua, MX. José era de la fe católica y trabajaba en la agricultura. Se unió en sagrado matrimonio con la Sra. Rosa Elva Ramos el...

Feb 15, 2022

Michelle Ann Fuentes, 46, of Odessa, Texas passed away on February 15, 2022 in Odessa. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m on February 22, 2022 in the outside chapel of Martinez Funeral Home. Visitation will be followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m with Pastor Debbie officiating.

Michelle was born in Lubbock, Texas to Eralda Rodriguez...

Feb 12, 2022

Josephine Rangel 78, of Odessa passed away on February 12, 2022 in Odessa.

Rosary will be 12pm Friday February 18 at St. Anthony’s Church 1321 West Monahans, Odessa, TX 79763.  Funeral service following immediately after with Fr. Chavez officiating.  Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.

Josy was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Victor and...

Feb 12, 2022

Delma M. Jacquez 69, of Odessa, Tx. passed away Saturday February 12,2022 at Medical Center Hospital.  Delma was born on October 13,1952 in Monahan’s, Tx. to Vicente J and Merced Tavarez Marin. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She married Guadalupe Rodriguez Jacquez July 29,1974 in Odessa.

She loved playing piano and would play...

Feb 11, 2022

Joe Lewis Barrientes Sr. 69, of Floresville, Texas, passed away on February 9,2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation, will be from 1:00pm - 9:00pm on Sunday February 13,2022 with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home

Chapel services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday February 14,2022 at Martinez Funeral Home with the Father Chavez officiating

Feb 9, 2022

Paula F Valenzuela, 83 yrs old of Ojinaga, Chihuahua passed away on February 9, 2022 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 1:00pm - 9:00pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home Outside Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on February 18, 2022 at 2:00...