Obituaries

Ruben Wood

Sep 4, 2014

Ruben Anthony Wood RubyRub 32, of Odessa, passed away on September 4, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Visitation was held yesterday September 9, 2014 from 1:00 PM till 9:00 PM at Martinez Funeral Home. A rosary was held on September 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Church services will be held on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM at St...

Michael Mendoza

Aug 23, 2014

Michael Mikey Jace Mendoza, 7 years old of Odessa TX passed away on August 23, 2014 He was born on Febuary 03, 2007 in Odessa Tx to Joe Mendoza and Gracie Sotelo Mendoza Services will be held as followed at Martinez Funeral Home Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday August 27, 2014 from 9:00...

Pilar Lares

Aug 22, 2014

Pilar Juarez Lares, 92, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Pilar was born in Cuchillo Parado, Mexico to Geronimo and Natividad Juarez. She married Candelario Lares in 1940 in Cuchillo Parado. Pilar is preceded in death by her husband Candelario Lares, three sisters Romana Navarrette, Santos Ortiz and Nicolasa Olivas and one brother...

William King Jr

Aug 17, 2014

Bill King, 79, of Odessa passed away on August 17th at Medical Center Hospital. Services for Bill King are as follows: Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 20th at 12:00 P.M. at MartinezSmith Funeral Home. On Thursday, August 21st visitation is all day. Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M. at MartinezSmith there will be a prayer vigil with Father Les...

Amelia Hernandez

Aug 14, 2014

Amelia Hernandez 93 passed away to a better life on August 14, 2014 at her residence in Midland TX A Rosary will be held at Steven Funeral Home In Lovington New Mexico at 7:00 PM Mountain Standard time. A graveside service will be held on Monday August 18, 2014.at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time In Lovington New Mexico. Amelia...

Pete Balerio

Aug 14, 2014

Pete Barrera Balerio Sr, 68 Of Odessa TX. Passed away August 13, 2014 at his residence. Was born in Rotan Texas to Manuel Balerio and Amelia Barrera on Octobe 17, 1945 Who preced him in death. He worked as an oilfield mechanic throughout his lifetime. Pete is survived by his son Pete Balerio Jr, daughter Laura Ann Balerio, Granddaughter...

Jose Olivas

Aug 13, 2014

Jose Gavaldon Olivas, 77 of Odessa TX passed away on August 13, 2014 In Lubbock TX. Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday August 18, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday August 19, 2014 at St Josephs Church. With Father Lorenzo Hatch Officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County...

Estefania Espinosa

Aug 2, 2014

Estefania Espinosa, 89 passed away on August 2, 2014 in Odessa TX. Estefania, was born in Antiguo Morelos Tamaulipas to Lido and Apolinar Balderas. She married Salvador Espinosa on May 1,1949 in Antiguo Morelos Tamaulipas. Estefania, is preceded in death by her parents Lidio and Apolinar Balderas, daughters Olga and Yolanda Espinosa Brothers Domingo and Clemente Balderas. sisters Vicenta...

Leafy Mcclure

Jul 31, 2014

Leafy Sue McClure, 84 of Odessa, Texas joined her Savior, Thursday, July 31, 2014. Sue was born June 2, 1930 to J.F. and Ruby Turner in Sweetwater, Texas. She was proceeded, in death by her parents. J. F. Dick and Ruby Turner, brothers Jesse Turner, Robert Bob Turner, and Ray Turner. Sue is survived ty her son, Audie Hollowell...

Stephen Atwood

Jul 31, 2014

Stephen C Atwood, 73, of Midland passed away on July 31, 2014 in Odessa, TX. A Memorial service will be done at a later time by the family. Stephen was born in Eastland County, Texas to Albert Rogers and Jonny Pauline Bachman on June 11, 1941. He married Jerry Williams on September 15, 1961 in San Diego, CA. He...

Kaelynn Cruz

Jul 26, 2014

Kaelynn Cruz 3 12 years old of Odessa, TX passed away on Saturday July 26, 2014 in San Angelo, TX. Rosary will be held Tuesday July 29, 2010 and Wednesday July 30, 2014 at 7:00pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday July 31,2010 at St. Elizabeths Catholic church with father Mark officiating. Burial...

Samuel Trevino

Jul 24, 2014

Samuel Trevino, 52, of Odessa passed away on July 24, 2014 in Odessa, TX. Visitation will be 9am to 9pm Monday July 28, 2014 at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services are pending. Samuel was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Ezequiel and Maria Lozano. He married Monica Minjarez on October 15th, 2013 in Big Spring, TX. Samuel worked...

Willie Cooper, Jr.

Jul 16, 2014

Willie Gene Cooper Jr 46 passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2014 at his residence in Odessa TX. A wake will be held on Thursday July 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday July 25, 2014 at 10:00 am at Agape Dream Center with Pastor Jimmy Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at...

Gloria Armendarez

Jul 16, 2014

Gloria Armendarez, of Odessa TX was called home by our Heavenly Father On Wednesday July 16, 2014. She was 51 years old. Gloria was born In Lamesa, TX. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, Daughter and sister. She was a faithful Christian a woman who loved and served the Lord. She was a member of the Christs Love...

Sergio Pena

Jul 15, 2014

Sergio Pena 57 of Odessa TX passed and went to be with our heavenly father On July 15, 2014 at his residence. Sergio Pena was born in Ozona TX to Rosa Centeno on July 8, 1957. He married Angelina Maria Leyva on January 1, 1975 in Greely Co. He was a loving man that loved and cared for everyone...

Jaime Duran

Jul 15, 2014

Visitation Martinez Funeral Home Chapel 1040 S. Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX  79761 Sunday, July 20, 2014 9:00 AM 9:00 PM

Vincent Nunez

Jul 14, 2014

Vincent Nunez 27 of Odessa TX passed away on July 14, 2014 in Odessa TX Rosary will be held on Wednesday July 16,2014 at Martinez Funeral Home At 7:00 PM Funeral Services will be held Thursday July 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father Chavez of St Joseph officiating followed by A Cremation ....

Arturo Vasquez

Jul 14, 2014

Arturo Perez Vasquez went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2014. He was at his residence in Odessa, TX. Arturo was born in Mathis, TX to Jesus and Juanita Vasquez on December 15, 1944. He was married in 1966 to Maria Armendariz in Odessa, TX. He was an Odessa High School graduate. He worked as...

Heather Jeffery

Jul 12, 2014

Heather Halena Jeffery, age37, of Odessa, Texas passed away on July 13,2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. A wake will be held Thursday July 17, 2014 at 6:30pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday July 18, 2014 at 11:00am at Living Vision Church Ministries at 525 S. Grandview Ave. Odessa, TX. Arrangements are by Martinez...

Flora Lujan

Jul 11, 2014

Flora Lujan, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away July 11, 2014 in Midland, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 1pm to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Monday, July 14, 2014, at Catedral de Alabanza with Pastor Eli and Pedro...