Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

A strong and courageous woman in the Lord and in our hearts has gone from labor to rewards. Marjorie was a God-fearing woman, who loved God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She was full of love, wisdom, and laughter. Marjorie truly loved God, family, and friends. God knew the time was too short for us, but...

Jan 1, 2021

Martha Alicia Tarango of Pecos passed away on Monday December 27, 2021 in her home. Alicia was born in Julimes Chih Mexico to Porfirio and Josefina Armendariz on July 27, 1943.Alicia was a bus driver for Pecos-Barstow Toyah ISD and helpful volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was the recipient of the Hidden Hero Award in 2012 in recognition...

Jan 1, 2021

Martina J. Lopez, 90, of Pecos, passed away on July 3rd in Odessa,Texas. Martina was born in Wilson, Texas to Natividad Torres and Geronimo Juarez on November 12, 1930. She married Isidro Lopez on February 14, 1948 in Cuchillo Paradro Chihuahua, Mexico . She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Martina is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 1, 2021

Melissa M.Lopez, 54, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.  Melissa Lopez was born on January 13, 1967 in Artesia, New Mexico to Manuel C. Lopez and Mary Morales. She attended school Pecos High School. She was married to Arturo Jimenez, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Melissa worked...

Jan 1, 2021

Michelle Marie Martinez, 45, of Pecos,Tx. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,  April 6, 2021.

Michelle was born to Irma and Clyde Martinez in Wichita Falls Tx.  She graduated from Pecos High School with the class of '94.  She later received her Associates degree from Odessa College.. Michelle last was employed with M & W...

Jan 1, 2021

Nelva Martin Foster, 93, passed away on January 18, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services are pending.

Nelva was born on May 16, 1927 in Brownwood, Texas to Ottie and Silas Martin. At the age of fifteen she moved to Sweetwater, Texas. Nelva attended Hardin Simmons University, where she was a member of the HSU cowgirls Pep...

Jan 1, 2021

Ninfa Hernandez Carrillo, 78 of Pecos, Texas passed away on November 2, 2021 at Medical City Dallas Hospital in Dallas, Tx..Ninfa was born on November 10, 1942 to Roman Hernandez and Amelia Arenivas Hernandez in Mexico. She was a lifetime Pecos resident, Catholic. She loved gardening, cooking, and being around for her family and friends.

Ninfa is preceded in...

Jan 1, 2021

Novalie Rose Salcido, of Odessa, tx, passed away on May 3rd, 2021, in Odessa, tx. Novalie Rose Salcido was born Odessa, Tx to Michaela Caresse Montano and Danny Armendariz Salcido Jr on May 3rd 2021.

Novalie Rose Salcido is preceded in death by great- grandmother Anita C. Montano, great- aunt Criselda Macias, brother, Ayden Josiah Montano.

Jan 1, 2021

Odelio   "La China" C. Lopez, 71 of Saragosa, Tx., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Odessa Regional Hospital. He was born August 27, 1949 in Ojinaga Chih. Mexico to Rosa and Presiliano Lopez. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and a Catholic.

Odelio is remembered for his love and perseverance in life, his presence would always...

Dec 25, 2020

Matta, Nolberto "Biro" 68 , passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in Pecos, Texas. He was born on June 5, 1952 to Nolberto and Juanita Matta in Pecos, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Nolberto Matta and Juanita (Mata) Matta, brothers; Felipe Matta, Miguel "Mike" Matta, brother inlaws; Cruz Valencia...

Dec 5, 2020

Mike M. Polanco, 79 , of Pecos, passed away on December 5, 2020 in Pecos, Texas. Mike was born in Odessa, Tx., to Lee and Juanita (Montelongo) Polanco on January 17, 1941.

He went to school in Big Spring, Tx. He married Seferina Tarango in Pecos, T. He worked as a seismographer for Arco where...

Nov 26, 2020

Francisco Ornelas, 70 , beloved Husband and Father, passed away on November 26, 2020 in Austin, Texas. He entered this world on April 26, 1950, in Pecos, TX, born to Francisco and Eva (Holguin) Ornelas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco Ornelas Sr., Eva Ornelas, his son ; Fernando Sanchez, his daughter;...

Nov 13, 2020

Margarita Rodriguez, 88, passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born June 5, 1932, in Mexico, born to Francisco and Manuela Caballero.

She is preceded in death by her devoted husband; Francisco Natividad Rodriguez of Pecos TX, parents; Francisco Caballero and Manuela Caballero brothers; Jesus Caballero and Crispin Caballero of Chihuahua, Mexico.

She is...

Nov 12, 2020

Maria Rubio, 83, passed away on November 12, 2020, in Odessa, Texas. She entered this world on July 6, 1937, in Balmorhea, TX, born to Aguedo and Luz (Evaro) Rodriguez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Aguedo Rodriguez, Luz Rodriguez, Spouse; Apolino C. Rubio, Brother; Frank Rodriguez, Brother; Juan Rodriguez, Brother; Chevo Rodriguez,...

Nov 4, 2020

Jesus G Silvas, Jr. passed away on Wednesday November 4, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born to Tomasa and was raised by Jose Orona, Sr.  His love for his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends was felt and seen by everyone that came to know him.  He worked as a mechanic for his entire life, there was...

Oct 23, 2020

Maria Jaso, 80 , passed away on October 23, 2020. Maria was born on April 17, 1940 in Alpine, Texas to Seferino and Felipa (Carrera) Machuca.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Hilario C. Jaso, sons; Hilario Jaso Jr., Ruben Jaso, parents; Seferino and Felips Machuca, granddaughter; Heather Jaso, brothers; Vincent Machuca, Manuel...

Oct 21, 2020

Norma Avila, 54 , passed away on October 21, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1966 in Pecos, Texas, to Antonio and Aurora (Lujan) Barrera. She is preceded in death by her brother; Raul Barrera

She is survived by her daughter; Sabrina Garcia, daughter; Selena Garcia, daughter; Crystal Avila, son; Ruben Avila...

Sep 15, 2020

Manuela Hernandez, 72, beloved Mother, passed away on September 15, 2020. She entered this world on June 19, 1948 in Saragoza, TX, born to Francisco and Maria (Carrasco) Ortega. She is survived by her sons; Danny (Josie) Hernandez, Leonel Ramon (Laura Jen) Martinez, boyfriend; Bernando Anchando, 7 grandchildren, 1 and a half great grandchildren.

Manuela enjoyed Manuela “Mami”...

Sep 5, 2020

Dorothy Lee (Haynes) Herod was born in Pecos, TX on April 17, 1933 to the union of the late Daniel Sr. and Tennie (Graves) Haynes. Dorothy grew up in Pecos, where she attended public schools. She was a member of Friendship CME Church, where she served as a Deaconess. She met and married the love of her life, the...

Sep 5, 2020

Zryan Jay Madrid 5 , passed away in his Mother's arms on Saturday September 5, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

He is survived by his loving parents; Jeremy and Airam (Pena) Madrid, sister; Zari Madrid, grandparents;Lourdez (Ernesto) Lujan, Angel Pena, Mondy Madrid, Denise (Tony Muniz) Valdez, aunt; Kirsten Valdez, uncles; Devin Pena, Patrick Madrid and numerous...