Obituaries

Linda Smith

Dec 31, 2014

Linda Faye Smith, 61, of Odessa, passed away on December 31, 2014 at her residence in Odessa, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 10am on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Minister George Brown officiating. Linda was born in Franklin, Texas to Nathan Ray Smith and Mary Helen Gaines on August 30, 1953....

Lester Starling Iii

Dec 27, 2014

Lester Starling III, 26, of Odessa passed away on December 27, 2014 in Odessa, Texas. Lester was born in Odessa, Texas to Lester Starling Jr and Sherry Shorter. Visitation will be held on Monday Jan 5, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. At Martinez Funeral Home. A wake will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday Jan 5,...

Maria Castaneda

Dec 25, 2014

Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Sunday, December 28, 2014 12pm 9pm Service Visitation Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Monday, December 29, 2014 9am 9pm Rosary Martinez Funeral Home 1040 S Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Monday, December 29, 2014...

Francisca Ortega

Dec 24, 2014

Francisca Kica Ortega, 63 of Odessa went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2014 at her residence in Odessa. Visitation will be 1pm to 9pm Saturday and 12pm to 9pm Sunday December 27 28, 2014 with a Rosary on Sunday at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Monday December...

Antolina Acosta

Dec 22, 2014

Antolina Acosta 70, of Presidio TX passed away on Dec 22,2014. she was born May 15, 1944 to Aristeo Brito and Maria Hernandez. Antolina is survived by her husband Arturo Acosta Sr. and two sons Arturo Acosta Jr and Hector Manuel Acosta all from Presidio TX. a rosary will be held Tuesday Dec 23,2014 at Santa Teresa De Jesus...

Baldomero Munoz

Dec 18, 2014

Baldomero Munoz, 56, of Odessa, passed away on December 18, 2014 at Medical Center in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be 11am 9am Saturday and 12pm 9pm Sunday December 20 21, 2014 with a Rosary at 7pm on Sunday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. Josephs Catholic Church...

Jose Mendoza

Dec 14, 2014

Jose C Mendoza, 71, of Odessa passed away on December 14, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be 5pm 9pm Tuesday, December 16, 2014 with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be 2pm Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Josephs, Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Ector Cemetery. Arrangements...

Maria Munguia

Dec 13, 2014

Maria Luisa Munguia, Chispis 80, of Odessa, passed away on December 13, 2014 in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be held 12pm 9pm Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 9am 9pm Wednesday December 17, 2014 with a Rosary at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2pm Thursday, December 18, 2014 at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Isidore...

Delfina Macias

Dec 9, 2014

Delfina Macias, 90, of Odessa, passed away on December 9, 2014 at her residence in Odessa. Visitation will be 5pm to 9pm Wednesday and 9am to 9pm Thursday, December 10 and 11 with a Rosary on Thursday at 7pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Josephs...

Wendell Campbell

Dec 8, 2014

Wendell Ray Campbell July 16, 1938 December 8, 2014 Wendell Campbell left this life, Monday December 8th, after a long, difficult fight with emphysema. A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor and close friend Jimmy Dennis officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Martinez Funeral Home. He...

Leonor Garcia

Dec 7, 2014

Leonor Ramirez, 81 passed away Sunday December 07, 2014 at Madison Medical Resort in Odessa TX. Leonor was born Feb 24, 1933 in Taft TX. To parents Nicholas Ramirez and Jacinta Inclan Ramirez. She married Celestino Maldonado Garcia on May 1, 1955. Rosary will be held Wednesday Dec, 10 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the big chapel at Martinez...

Jose Gardea

Dec 4, 2014

Jose Gardea, 85 of Odessa passed away on December 4, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be 9am to 9pm Saturday and 12pm to 9pm Sunday, December 6 7, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11am Monday, December 8, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ricardo Leyva officiating. Burial will follow at...

Francisco Avitia

Nov 30, 2014

Francisco Jaquez Avita 77 of Odessa TX passed away at his residence on November 30,2014. Francisco was born in Basuchil, Chihuahua Mexico to Ramon Valdez Avitia and Aurora Jaquez.. Francisco is survived by his wife Aurora Acosta Avitia and his son Raymond Avitia and his daughter Sylvia Avitia both of Odessa TX. Brothers Eduardo Avitia , Arturo Avitia and...

Reducindo Villareal

Nov 29, 2014

Reducindo Villarreal, 85, of EdcouchElsa, TX. passed away on November 29, 2014 at his residence in Odessa, TX. Rosary will be held at Holy Redeemer at 7pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Wednesday, December 3 at Holy Redeemer with the Rev. Mamachan Joseph, officiating. Burial will follow at Ector county cemetery. Arrangements...

Rosa Knott

Nov 28, 2014

Rosa Knott, 78 of Odessa TX passed away on November 28, 2014 in Midland TX. Memorial service will be held Wednesday December 10, 2014 at 2:00 P.M at 1st Baptist Church in Odessa TX. Rosa Knott was born in Pecos TX to Bonifacio and Eva Diaz on May 01, 1936. She went to school in Pecos TX. She graduated...

Manuela Granado

Nov 25, 2014

Manuela Granado 89, of Odessa TX Passed away on November 25, 2014, our loving mother left this earth surrounded by her loving family, to continue her eternal life in heaven. Our mother was a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening and cooking for family and friends. No matter what time, if you visited her she would set out a meal...

Pedro Gonzalez

Nov 13, 2014

Pedro M Gonzalez 97, of Odessa TX, was called home on Thursday November 13, 2014. Mr. Pedro Gonzalez was born May 7, 1924 in San Benito, TX to Isaac and Remijia Gonzalez. He married the love of his life Lillie Flores Gonzalez on November 7, 1945 in Del Rio, TX. Then moved to Odessa TX in early 1950s. Mr....

Luther Thomas

Nov 12, 2014

In Loving memory of Luther Thomas Sr. October 10, 1926 November 12, 2014. Luther was a beloved father, husband and friend to many. He passed away at Buena Vida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Odessa, Texas. He was born in Cameron Texas, the son of Robert and Luella Thomas. He is survived by his wife Barbara Thomas, daughters Luella...

Benjamin Rivera

Nov 9, 2014

Benjamin G Rivera, 77, of Odessa, passed away on November 9, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Rosary will be at 7pm Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at...

Ines Hignojoz

Oct 27, 2014

Ines Jaquez Hignojoz of Odessa TX. Passed away Monday October 27, 2014. Viewing will be Wednesday, October 28, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. Rosary will be Thursday October 29, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa TX. Church services will be Friday October 31, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Burial will follow at...