Obituaries

Michael Williams

Dec 10, 2016

Michael Wayne Williams, 55 of Odessa, passed away on December 10, 2016 in Odessa. He was born April 11, 1961 in Loraine, Texas to Frankie Davis and Horace Lee Williams. Visitation will be held 11am -9pm Friday, December 16, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Celebration of Life will be held at 10am, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Martinez...

Esmeralda Puzon

Dec 8, 2016

pending

Daniel Renteria

Dec 5, 2016

Pending

Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Thursday, December 8, 2016 11 AM - 9 PM Service Rosary Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Thursday, December 8, 2016 7 PM Cemetery Ector County 300 S. Dixie Odessa, TX  79761

Natia Benefield

Dec 2, 2016

It is with heavy hearts we share the death of Natia lone Benefield, age 36, of Odessa, who passed away in the early morning hours of December 2 after a year-long battle with cancer. Natia is survived by her three children, Christian, Aubrianna, and Joslyn. She also leaves behind her father and step-mother, Bob and Barbara Benefield, of Odessa;...

Esperanza Lujan

Nov 27, 2016

Esperanza Tarango Lujan, 80 of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Iglesia Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus with Pastor Ramon Arreola officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements are under Martinez Funeral Home under the direction of...

David Gonzalez

Nov 23, 2016

David R. Gonzalez, 70 of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his residence in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held 9am - 9pm Saturday, November 26, 2016 with Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. David was born on April 5, 1946 in Mexico to Maximo Gonzalez and Benita Rodriguez. He married Elpidia Baeza in...

Maria Russell

Nov 21, 2016

Maria C Russell, 63, of Odessa Texas, peacefully passed away on Monday 11/21/2016 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation on Tuesday November 22, 2016 at 717 e 14th St Odessa Texas 79761 beginning at 4pm to 5pm and Rosary to immediately to follow at 5pm. With Father Chavez of St Joseph's Catholic Church officiating. Arrangements under the care of Martinez Funeral...

Kathy Shaw

Nov 20, 2016

Kathy Ann Shaw peacefully left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Kathy was born on December 2, 1953 in Odessa, Texas to Laydell Cleaver Sr. and Willie Mae Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Katrina Shaw, and sister Patricia Womack. Kathy attended elementary in school in Odessa...

Riley Rand

Nov 18, 2016

Riley Rand, Jr. 81 of Odessa, Texas was called by our Lord on November 18, 2016. He was born in Marlin, Texas to Riley and Easter-Masters Rand on May 12, 1935. The family moved to Odessa in 1942 where he attended Douglas Elementary and graduated from Blackshear High School. Riley worked for Gulf Oil Co. and Chevron Oil until...

Jose Moreno Jr.

Nov 15, 2016

Jose (Joe) T. Moreno Jr., 50, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm, Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. A cremation will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Martinez Funeral Home. Joe was born on May 19, 1966...

Katie Parker

Nov 10, 2016

Katie Parker, 84 of Odessa passed away on November 10, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, November 14, 2016 at St. Matthew Baptist Church with Christopher Redden officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. Katie Parker was born in Jefferson Texas to Willie & Irene...

Christina Magallanes

Nov 10, 2016

Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Saturday, November 12, 2016 9am -9pm Service Rosary Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Saturday, November 12, 2016 7pm

Elizabeth Moore

Nov 9, 2016

Elizabeth Moore was born June 27, 1972 in Odessa, Texas to Gene Tolliver and Freddie Mae Moore. Elizabeth was a very loving and kind person to all of those she encountered. She always had a smile on her face and could lift you up when you were feeling down. She was a friend you could always expect brightness and...

Fredrick Wilder

Nov 2, 2016

Fredrick John Wilder, 65 of Odessa, passed away on November 2, 2016 in Odessa, Texas A Graveside service will be held Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Fredrick was born on January 17, 1951 in Ware, Massachusetts to Joseph Edward Wilder II and Wanda Mary Novak. Fredrick worked in the oilfield for over...

Roberto Montez

Oct 30, 2016

Roberto A. Montez, 71, of Odessa, passed away on October 30, 2016 at Medical Center Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 am -9 pm and Rosary at 7 pm on November 2, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home. under the direction of Funeral Director Nancy Olvera Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday November 3 at St....

George Gonzalez

Oct 29, 2016

George Juarez Gonzales, a longtime resident of Barstow, TX, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, in Midland Memorial Hospital. He was 62. George was born in Yuma, AZ, to parents Nicolas and Josefa Gonzales and was one of ten children. George learned his strong work ethic early in life, helping out on the family farm harvesting produce and picking...

Sofia Rodriguez

Oct 24, 2016

PENDING

Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Tuesday, October 25, 2016 6 PM to 9 PM Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10 AM - 9 PM Service Rosary Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX...

Jose Avila

Oct 20, 2016

Jose Rogelio (Joe) Avila, 70 of Odessa passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County in Peaceful Garden. Jose was born on March 18, 1946 in Mexico to Pedro Avila and Petra Guillen. He is...

Raul Ramirez

Oct 16, 2016

Raul R. Ramirez, 78, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2017 at his home in Odessa, Texas. Viewing will be held Tuesday at his home on 803 E Jeter in Odessa, Texas with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be held at 2pm Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Isidore officiating. Burial will...

Robert Thomas

Oct 14, 2016

Robert Lee Thomas Robert Lee Thomas, 64, of Odessa Texas passed away on October 14, 2016 at his home. Wake will be Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday October 20, 2016 at Texas and Clements Church of Christ with Bro. Devon Deshields officiating and Bro....