Obituaries

May 31, 2024

Newton Ted Painter, 77, passed from this earth May 31, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Ted was born to Newt and Edna Painter on October 21, 1946 in Taylor, Texas. Ted was a graduate of Pecos High School, Texas University in Austin and Texas Tech Law School. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U S Army before attending law...

May 28, 2024

James Garcia, 54, of Pecos, Texas, after completing his mission here on Earth, was called by God to his eternal resting place on May 28, 2024. James was born on July 1, 1969 in Pecos, TX, to Edward and Aida Garcia. After attending Pecos High School, James went on to serve as a United States Marine and was a proud...

May 28, 2024

Noel Natividad Marruffo, 60 of Pecos, Tx. passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Odessa, Tx. Noel was born on December 2, 1963 to Jesus and Lucinda Natividad Marruffo in Pecos, Tx. Noel was a very honest, friendly, and honest person. Noel was in the Civil Air Patrol when he was young and went to school in Pecos, Tx. Noel...

May 25, 2024

Daniel "Danny" Magdaleno Morales, age 48, suddenly passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family and many friends are utterly devastated.Visitation for Danny will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 1:00pm - 9:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at Pecos Funeral Home.Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00...

May 21, 2024

Drake James Bradley, 34, of Pecos, TX passed away on May 21, 2024 in Lubbock, TX.  A Family and Friends gathering will be Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 6pm to 7 pm at Pecos Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, May 29 2024 at Pecos Funeral Home with Kyle Doan, officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Evergreen...

May 19, 2024

May 18, 2024

Sue Prendergast Dorr, 85, of Midland, Texas died Saturday, May 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church on 1301 W Louisiana Ave in Midland. Sue was born October 4, 1938, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in elementary education....

May 17, 2024

The Lord called home a humble servant this past week. Maria Amelia Klingemann of Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico was born on July 9, 1950 to Eusebio and Clementina Rodriguez. Maria passed away this past Friday, May 17, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Maria married John Klingemann in March of 1973 in Ojinaga where they lived for a short time before moving to...

May 12, 2024

Zelma Lee (Bunny) Canon, 98, died peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2024.  She was born May 4, 1926, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Cecil James and Jennie May Lee. She married James Roy (Buddy) Canon June 29, 1949, and they were married over 50 years. She was a lifelong resident of Pecos but had roots in Barstow. They raised two...

May 11, 2024

Consuelo Paz Flores, known to her loved ones as Chelo, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on April 4, 1935, in San Benito, Texas, to Manuel and Ascencion Gaitan Paz and most recently resided in Pecos, Texas. Consuelo was a talented flower arranger and homemaker who found joy in creating beautiful flower...

May 10, 2024

Victor Ybaven Hernandez, 81, of Balmorhea, Texas passed away peacefully, Friday morningMay 10th, 2024 surrounded by his family.Victor was born in Brogado, Texas to Francisco and Teodora Hernandez on December 23,1942. He married Magdalena "Maggie" Vasquez on November 29th, 1968 in Balmorhea, Texas.Their 45 year journey together was a testament to the power of love, devotion, faith, andpartnership. In 1975,...

May 9, 2024

MaryFay Sanchez, 74, beloved Wife and Mom, Grandmother passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Pecos, Texas. She entered this world on October 11, 1949, in Pecos Texas, born to Carlos and Cruzita RamosMaryFay Sanchez is preceded in death by her husband Francisco Ornelas Jr, her parents; Carlos Ramos and Cruzita Garcia Ramos her son; Fernando (Wero) Sanchez, her...

May 6, 2024

Maria M. Granado, 90, passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 at her residence. Maria was born in Mexico to Anastacio and Micaela Madrid on December 28, 1933. She married Ramon A. Granado on August 20, 1953 in Stanton, Texas. She was a housewife and was involved in church, she was a Crusista.Maria M. Granado is preceded in death by...

Apr 28, 2024

Benjamin "Benny" Hinojos Jr, a devoted husband, loving father, caring son, cherished brother, Passed away on April 28, 2024, in Barstow, Texas. Born on November 26, 1971, in Pecos, Texas, Benny had a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. He was known for his remarkable dedication to his work and his family. Benny's career spanned several years where he...

Apr 27, 2024

Emma Jaramillo Almaraz was born on June 30, 1952, in Pecos, TX, to the late Clemente and Sara Jaramillo. She peacefully passed away at the age of 71 to be with Jesus. Emma was a devoted wife to Agustin Perez Almaraz and a loving mother to her son Valentin Jaramillo Almaraz. She was also a cherished mother-in-law to Sergio De...

Apr 26, 2024

Earnestine Shaw, 89, beloved ,mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, April 26, 2024. She entered this world on June 9, 1934 in Des Ark, born to Amos Allen and Dovie Allen. Earnestine is proceeded in death by her parents, husband Carlos Shaw and 11 Children.Earnestine is survived by her daughter Billie Staas and Richard Staas, 29 grandchildren...

Apr 25, 2024

Brandon Foster, 22, of Midland passed away on April 25, 2024 in Midland, Texas. Brandon was born in Alpine, Texas to Patricia Jasso and Christen Foster on July 20, 2001. He went to school in Midland where he graduated from Lee High School. After he graduated high school he attended the Midland College Fire Academy. He was employed at H-E-B.

Brandon...

Apr 16, 2024

Delma V. Gonzales, 64, of Pecos, Texas passed away on April 16, 2024 in El Paso, Tx. Delma Gonzales was born in Pecos, Tx. to Maria and Manuel Gonzales on February 6, 1960. She attended school in Pecos, after graduating from Pecos High School she went to work in the car part industry. She served as a assistant manager for...

Mar 31, 2024

Fredrick Lee Gomez, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Pecos, TX. He was the eldest child of 4 siblings. Lee was born in Pecos, TX to Frederico and Eloisa Gomez on February 25, 1970.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frederico and Eloisa Gomez

Survived by his sons Fredrick Lee Gomez Jr.(Elizabeth), Daniel Gomez. Two brothers Chris...

Mar 30, 2024

Jim Louis Fletcher born in Pecos, Texas, Jim Louis Fletcher, age 75, passed away on March 30, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Funeral arrangements were overseen by the Pecos Funeral Home. The burial was on April 5, 2024, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos. Pastor Rey Carreon of West Park Baptist Church offered remarks.

A host of family and friends survive Jim...