Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Arturo ‘Tury’ L. Chavez 54, of Pecos passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 in Lubbock, Tx. He was born April 6, 1965 in Pecos to Tomas Chavez and Jesusita Lara Chavez. He was a laborer and a Christian Catholic. He was united in common-law-marriage with Melissa Ann Contreras March 26, 1993.  Tury loved carpentry, fishing, bar-b-queuing, especially while drinking...

Jan 1, 2020

Augusta “Gussie” Marie Turnbough of Balmorhea, Texas departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 101 years of age. A celebration of her life will be at 11:00AM on Friday, August 14 at the Pecos Church of Christ, 1321 W. 4thSt., Pecos, TX. Burial to follow at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic concerns, the family...

Jan 1, 2020

Augustine Garcia Natividad Sr. 68, of Pecos, Texas passed away on April 6, 2020 in his home where he was surrounded by family. Augustine Garcia Natividad Sr. was born in Pecos, Texas to Marcelino Rede and Rita Garcia Natividad on March 22, 1952. He attended Pecos High. He married Laura M. Natividad on May 22, 1973 at the Santa...

Jan 1, 2020

Benny Ephriam 70, of Pecos passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at the Reeves County Hospital. He was born July 28, 1949 in Pecos

to the late Jack and Mable Carter Ephriam. He was a Christian and retired from working in the pipeline construction industry.

Benny is survived by daughter Jessica Evon Jimenez, son Benny...

Jan 1, 2020

Billy Lamar Blair, beloved husband, dad, granddaddy, brother and friend left this world peacefully September 30, 2020 at age 80. He was born to Robert Love Blair and Sarah E. Blair on June 26, 1940. Billy was raised in Pecos, Texas during the late forties and fifties and often said those were the best years to be a kid...

Jan 1, 2020

Blasa Lara, 88, passed away on October 28, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1931, in Stanton, Texas to Antonio and Florencia (Rayos) Lara. She is preceded in death by her parents; Antonio & Florencia Lara, son; Danny L Ortega, brothers; Mercy Lara, Jesus Lara & Manuel Lara and sister; Alice Carrasco. She is survived by her son;...

Jan 1, 2020

Bob Burkholder, born on May 28, 1930, awoke in the presence of God on the morning of October 20, 2020 at the age of 90.

Bob was a rancher and businessman. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and going to the ranch. The world was a better place

with Bob...

Jan 1, 2020

Bryant Paul R. Winfrey, 30, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 13, 2020. He entered this world on October 18, 1989 in Odessa, TX, born to Donny Winfrey and Christina Renteria.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Pablo and Victoria Renteria, and Roy R. and Elisa Anaya Winfrey.

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Jan 1, 2020

Daniel Paz 61 of Pecos passed away Thursday August 13, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Odessa. He was born June 11, 1959 to Francisco and Cristina Estrada Paz in Brownfield, Tx. Daniel married Presciliana Rodriguez November 8, 1985 in Wink, Tx they were married for 32 years until her passing March 13, 2017.  Daniel was an avid 49ers...

Jan 1, 2020

Diana M Salas 52 of Pecos passed away Saturday September 19, 2020 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born April 11, 1968 to Merced and Santos Munoz Salas in Pecos. She was a nurse provider and Christian Catholic.

Diana was known to be a very outgoing person, she was always the loudest person in the...

Jan 1, 2020

Donnie Lee Hall 80, of Pecos passed away Sunday April 26,2020 in Odessa at Medical Center Hospital. He was born December 28, 1939 in Wharton, Texas

to Willie B. and Beatrice Lott Robinson Hall. He was a Christian and retired from Pennzoil as a driller after 33 years of service. He was married to Betty Mae Bolton...

Jan 1, 2020

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Jan 1, 2020

Elisa D. Ornelas passed away on March 9, 2020 at her home in Pecos, TX surrounded by family and friends at the age of 97.

She was born in Marfa, TX to Ysavell DeAnda and Francisca Rodriguez DeAnda on March 5, 1923.  She married Jesus Ornelas on July 8, 1943 and moved to Pecos, TX where they...

Jan 1, 2020

Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Capshaw

On December 24, 2020 Betty Capshaw, aged 97, passed away in Pecos, Texas, while a resident of the Focused Care Facility of Pecos.

Elizabeth Louise Harrison was born in Kenefic, Oklahoma, on August 11, 1923, to Maud Kate and Raymond Harrison. She grew up surrounded by a large, extended family. Even...

Jan 1, 2020

Enrique Mata, 70, passed away on December 7, 2020, in Odessa, Texas. He entered this world on December 17, 1949 in Pecos, Texas, born to Felipe and Francisca (Carrasco) Mata.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Claudia E. Mata, parents; Felipe Mata and Francisca Mata, sister; Catalina "Cato" Ybarra, and brother; Ismael "Mie" Mata.

Jan 1, 2020

Espiridion "Speedy" Florez 89, of Pecos passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at the Focus Care Nursing Home. He was born December 14, 1930 to Juan De La Luz Florez and Eulalia Lara Florez in Pecos, Tx. He was retired restaurant owner and a Christian. He united in marriage March 16, 1974 to Elodia Dominguez in Pecos.

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Jan 1, 2020

Evangelina S. Sotelo 76 of Pecos passed away Monday March 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1943 in Vado De Piedra Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico to Fortino Sandoval and Geronima Palma Sandoval. She married Pablo Carrasco Sotelo December 2, 1961 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. She was a homemaker and a Christian catholic.

Mom enjoyed...

Jan 1, 2020

Florentino Abila, 83, of Barstow, Texas was called home for Christmas on December 24, 2020. Florentino was born on October 16, 1937 to Jose Abila and Consuelo Rodriguez Abila, he was a resident of Barstow all his Life and was a Catholic.

In 1957 he married Isabell Garcia they were married for 50 years. Florentino and Isabell...