Obituaries

Tony Taylor, Sr

Jun 28, 2017

Tony Ray Taylor was born on January 4, 1964 in Odessa, Texas to Paul Taylor (deceased) and Elnora Pride Taylor. Tony attended public school in Odessa and was a 1981 graduate of Ector High School. Tony was well-loved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. At the time of his death, He was employed with Cotton's Inspection Service. Tony had...

Esequiel Alvarez

Jun 26, 2017

Esequiel M. Alvarez, 59 of Presidio, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in Presidio, Texas. Rosary will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church with Father Mike officiating. Burial...

Gustavo Tijerina Jr.

Jun 19, 2017

Gustavo Ayala Tijerina Jr., age 66, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 in San Angelo. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church....

Maria Lopez

Jun 14, 2017

Maria Del Socorro Lopez Aguilar age 86 of Odessa TX was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 14th, 2017 in Odessa TX. Socorro was born in Presidio, TX to Ines Villa De Aguilar and Justo De Aguilar. She married the love of her life Gonzalo Lopez in the year of 1945. They had a beautiful marriage...

Bertha Franco

Jun 14, 2017

Bertha R. Franco, 84, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 20017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating. Burial will...

Bruce Martin

Jun 13, 2017

Bruce Martin, 48, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Odessa. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at Bethlehelm Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery. Bruce Martin was born to Charles "Buckeye" Coleman and Delora K. Martin on January 18,...

Franklin Beam

Jun 13, 2017

Franklin Marion Beam, 73, of Odessa passed away on June 13, 2017 in Odessa. Arrangements for a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date. Frank was born on September 12, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky to Marion and Kathryn Fisher Beam. He was a graduate of Permian High School. He served in the Navy and was...

Jerome Luera

Jun 11, 2017

Jerome Luera, 46, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9am to 9pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 10am Friday, June 16, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Ordained Minister Sylvia...

Manuel Ochoa

Jun 7, 2017

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Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Saturday, June 10, 2017 5pm -9pm Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Sunday, June 11, 2017 1pm -9pm Service Rosary Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Sunday, June...

Blanca Jimenez

Jun 5, 2017

Blanca Olivia Jiménez, 52 of Odessa passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held 9am - 9pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10am Thursday, June 8, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Isidore officiating. Arrangements are...

Eusebio Marquez

May 31, 2017

Eusebio Marquez, 82, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Odessa. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating....

Raymond Avitia

May 28, 2017

Raymond " Ramon" Acosta Avitia, 53, of Odessa,Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Ft Stockton, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Juan Morales

May 27, 2017

Juan V. Morales, 49, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Candida Chavez

May 25, 2017

Candida Chavez, 74, of Odessa, TX, formerly of Ft. Stockton, TX died peacefully in her sleep on May 25, 2017 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Candida was born on October 3, 1942 in Ft. Stockton, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo Sr. and Rosenda Pisana, three brothers Monico Pisana, Billy Pisana, Eusebio Pisana, and...

Silvestre Silvas

May 25, 2017

Silvestre "Sandy" P. Silvas, 56, passed away on May 25, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 2pm June 2, 2017 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 4141 Tanglewood Odessa, Texas with Rev. David Mossbarger Officiating. Burial of the cremains to follow at a later date. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. Silvestre was born in Sanderson,...

Billy Ennis

May 12, 2017

Billy Ray Ennis 58 of Odessa, Texas passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held Friday, May 19th from 9:00am to 9:00 pm with a family presence from 6 - 8:00pm. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 20th at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 2212...

Auther Thursby

May 7, 2017

Auther Lee Thursby, 65 years of age, of Odessa, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held 11am to 9pm with a Wake at 7pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Celebration of Life will be held at 10am Friday, May 12, 2017 at First United Pentecostal Church with Pastor...

Delfina Gomez

May 4, 2017

Delfina H. Gomez, 98, of Balmorhea, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Odessa, Texas. Visitations will be held today, Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, May 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation...

Elida Carrasco

May 4, 2017

Elida Guadalupe Herrera Carrasco, 49, of Odessa, passed away May 4, 2017 in Odessa. Visitation will be held today Tuesday May 9, 2017 from 9am to 9pm with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

Lucinda Watson

May 3, 2017

Lucinda Watson, 99yrs old, of Odessa, TX. She passed away on May 3, 2017 in Odessa, TX. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor S.L. Buhl, Officiating. Burial to follow at Ector County Cemetery, Odessa Garden II. Arrangements made by Martinez Funeral Home. Lucinda (PO-Dee) Watson, born...