Obituaries

John Iv

Jun 12, 2016

John L. Daniel, IV, 30, of Odessa, Texas passed away on June 12, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. John L. Daniel, IV was born in Odessa, Texas to John L. Daniel, III and Donna Bird on February 26, 1986. He went to school...

Roberto Abila

Jun 6, 2016

Roberto Aguilar "Chimino" Abila, 83 of Odessa went home to our Lord and Savior on June 6, 2016 in Crane, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7pm Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10am Friday, June 10, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Isidore officiating. Burial will...

Hester Johnson

Jun 3, 2016

"Her Children rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:28 The Life and Legacy of Mrs. Hester Elizer Proctor Johnson. Mother Hester Elizer Proctor Johnson was born to Mr. Otto Proctor and Mrs Liler Collins Proctor on January 6, 1920 in Marquez, Texas. Mother Johnson attended schools in the Juett and Frost areas, completing 8th grade. Later the family...

Jose Mendoza

Jun 1, 2016

Jose Luis (Joe) Mendoza, 58 of Odessa, passed away on June 1, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held 1pm - 9pm with Rosary at 7pm, Sunday, June 5th, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. under the direction of Funeral Director Nancy Olvera Mass will be held at 10am Monday, June 6, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Carolina Nichols

May 30, 2016

Carolina A Nichols, 98 of Odessa, passed away on May 30, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Deacon Alex Sosa officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements...

Felipe Samaniego

May 29, 2016

Felipe M Samaniego, 81 of Odessa, passed away on May 29, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County in Rosehill Garden....

Eulojio Hignojoz

May 25, 2016

Eulojio "Loy" Driego Hignojoz Sr. Of Odessa passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Visitation will be held 9am - 9pm Friday, May 27, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9am Saturday, May 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Isidore officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial...

Polito Vasquez

May 24, 2016

Polito Solis Vasquez of Odessa, Texas passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2016 in Odessa at the age of 83. He was born in Nixon, Texas on August 20, 1932 to Apolonio and Delfina Vasquez. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Petra Escobar Vasquez, his son Robert, two daughters Maria Guadalupe and Dora Vasquez., his parents,...

Gloria Abila

May 20, 2016

Gloria Tarin Abila age 67, of Odessa went home to our Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family and grandchildren on Friday, May 20, 2016. She was born in Grandfalls, Texas on February 8, 1949 to Susana and Francisco Tarin. She was married to Robert A. Abila for over 48 years. Gloria was a devoted wife, beloved mother,...

Fletcher Phillips

May 12, 2016

Fletcher Lee Phillips was born October 6th, 1927 in Canton, Mississippi to the parentage of Mr. Leutinant Phillips and Mrs. Saritha (Fisher) Phillips; the only child born to this union. Fletcher Lee became fatherless at an early age at which time he began his life with his paternal grandparents. His education was through hard work; plowing the fields, chopping...

Josefa Herrera

May 12, 2016

Dedicated Wife, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great and Great-Great Grandmother Joséfa Carrillo Herrera, age 90, of Odessa, Texas, passed into God's hands on May 12, 2016, she was surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Her life was a wonderful example of faith, hope and selfless giving to anyone she encountered! Joséfa's joy in life was her family, friends, curing...

Rita Castillo

May 10, 2016

Rita M. Castillo, 86 of Odessa, passed away on May 10, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7pm Friday, May 13, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held 9am Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Manuel Luevano officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are...

Santiago Martinez

May 10, 2016

Santiago "Jimmy" Martinez Sr, 78, of Odessa, TX passed away on May 10, 2016 at home in Odessa. TX. Visitation will be 11:00am -5pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 and 12pm - 9pm Sunday, May 15th at Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa, TX. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Monday, May 16, 2016 at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God...

David Barrientes

May 8, 2016

David Barrientes Sr., 76, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2016 in Odessa, TX. Rosary will be recited Thursday May 12, 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Mass will be celebrated at 2pm, Friday May 13, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Isidore officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home....

Maria Trevizo

May 6, 2016

Maria (Mari) Ines Trevizo, 57 of Odessa, passed away on May6, 2016 in Odessa, Texas. Maria was born on July 6, 1958 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua to Benjamin Rodriguez and Soledad Talamantez. Maria worked at Rosa's Café. She loved spending time with her family and buying brand name purses. Maria is preceded in death by her parents and son Benjamin...

Juliet Rueda

May 4, 2016

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Visitation Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Saturday, May 7, 2016 11am -5pm Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Sunday, May 8, 2016 1pm -5pm Service Graveside Sunset Memorial Gardens 6801 E Business 20 Odessa, TX...

Leroy Hudgins

Apr 24, 2016

Leroy Hudgins Leroy "Bigun" Hudgins, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Living Vision Church Ministry Odessa, Texas with Rev. Charles Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County in Peaceful Garden. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home under the direction of Nancy Olvera & Sparky Clark Leroy was...

Gloria Villasoto

Apr 21, 2016

Gloria Alolong Villasoto died at her home in Odessa on Thursday, April 21, 2016, surrounded by her daughter, Marilou, her son-in-law, Gilbert, and her grandson, Paul. She died of cancer at 72. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am Monday on April 25, 2016 at St. Marys Catholic Church, and burial services will follow at the Ector County Cemetery....

Charles Dameron Jr

Apr 13, 2016

Charles (Buster) Miles Dameron, 62 of Odessa, Passed away on April 13th 2016 in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Monday April 18th 2016 from 1p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martinez Funeral home in Odessa, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday April 19th 2016 starting at 11 a.m. in the Martinez Funeral home chapel with...

Joshua Arana

Apr 10, 2016

JOSHUA MATTHEW "JOSH" ARANA July 3, 1990 - April 10, 2016 The passing from this earth of 25-year old Joshua Matthew "Josh" Arana, has been a heart-rending and bittersweet experience for his family and friends, whose lives were deeply touched by this remarkable young man. He was, to many, the go-to person who could lift anyone out of a...