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Ethan Box

Ethan Young Box, a newborn, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in Grapevine, Tx.

Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 31, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with Ronald Box officiating.

Survivors include his parents, Koh and Michelle Box of Junction, Tx.; two brothers, Dalton Koh and Clabe Hugh Box of Justin; his grandparents, Hugh and Gail Box of Pecos, Melvin and Cindy Darnell of Amarillo; great-grandparents, Birdie Slack of Pecos, Gary and Vicky Fields of Alva, Okla., Wayne and Maryrene Darnell of Brownfield.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jon Mac Nobles

Mr. Jon Mac Nobles, age 67, of Roswell, GA., passed away December 18, 2010. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday January 22, 2011 from 4-6 pm at the Momentum Church at 110 London Derry Ct. Suite # 130, Woodstock, GA.30188.

Jon Mac was born in Pecos, Texas October 17, 1943 and is preceded in death by his parents, Mahlon Clynton Nobles and Billie Nobles and one brother, Mahlon Clifton Nobles.

He is survived by: Wife, Katherine Kirby Nobles, Greenwood, SC.

Son, Jeffery Norton Nobles and wife Mary Bruce Nobles, Woodstock, GA.; Daughters, Suzanne N. Lonidier, Marietta, GA., Mary Hamilton and husband Gary, Woodstock, GA.; His five Grandchildren: Jonathan Lonidier, Benjamin Lonidier, Sarah Nobles, Alexander Nobles, and Adriana Nobles; and one Great Granddaughter, Lydia Lonidier.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West of the Pecos Museum at 120 East 1st Street Pecos, TX. 79772, (432) 445-5076. Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (770) 422-7299

Maria Jasso

Maria R. Jasso, 82, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Santa Eulalia, Chih., Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of the Apostolic church.

Survivors include two sons, Roberto and Jose Luis Jasso of Pecos; six daughters, Emma Jasso of Pecos, Yolanda Jasso of Ft. Stockton, Martha Elena Ogburn of Hico, Tx., Luz Maria Jasso of Pecos, Alma Angelina Jasso of Ft. Stockton, Michelle Jasso of Midland; two brothers, Rodolfo Serrano of Odessa, Miguel Perez of San Angelo; 40 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Catarino Sarabia

Catarino Sarabia, 88, of Pecos, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Graham, Tx.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 3, 1922, in Sanderson, Tx., was a TxDOT laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Sarabia was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Elena Maynez Sarabia.

Survivors include three daughters, Mireya Munoz of Pecos, Elizabeth Perez of Sherman, Tx., Priscilla Alvidrez of Graham; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuela Garcia

Manuela Garcia, 98, of Pecos, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, Dec. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian A. Marquez officiating. Burial was in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 31, 1911, in Marfa, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Jesusita Pena; three brothers; three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

Survivors include one sister, Marina Porras of Pecos and one brother, Joe Pena of Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Hernandez

Raul Hernandez, age 56, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at Buena Vista Nursing Home in Odessa.

A rosary will be said at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, at Christ the King  Mission in Balmorhea.

Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17, at Christ the King Mission in Balmorhea.  

He was born in Pecos and was a rancher.

Survivors include five brothers: Joe Hernandez, Art Hernandez, and Leroy Hernandez, all of Odessa, Ed Hernandez of Fort Stockton and Carmen Hernandez of Balmorhea; two sisters: Minga Lopez of Odessa and Sheila Rodriguez of Lubbock.

Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.  

Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo “Eddie” Alberto Rodriguez, 54, of Pecos, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2010, at his residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 2, 1956, in Pecos, was a lifetime resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by one bother Raul Guerrero.

Survivors include two sons, Christopher Rodriguez of Odessa, Eddie Rodriguez Jr. of Pecos; one daughter, Maritza Rodriguez of Pecos; one brother, Joe Guerrero and wife Gloria of Odessa; three sisters, Grace Sarabia and husband Israel of El Paso, Cindy Rodriguez and husband Richard of Abilene, Bertha Segovia and husband Joe of Pecos; sister-in-law Alicia of San Antonio and two grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Traci Shay Bowers

Traci Shay Bowers, 44, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010.

Viewing is scheduled for 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with L.E. Woodard officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Belen Bowers of Pecos; her parents, Charles and Gloria Bowers of Pecos; one brother, Lance Bowers and wife, Nellie of Pecos; one sister, Michele Galindo and husband Jimmy of Selma, Tx. and numerous other relatives.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Guzman

Emma M. Guzman, 76, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at her residence.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating.

She was born Oct. 19, 1934, in Balmorhea, a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Guzman was preceded in death by her sons, Israel and Ernesto Matta and Manuel Ramires; two brothers, Rodolfo and Daniel Matta and one sister, Elva Acosta.

Survivors include two sisters, Alicia Matta De Flores and Ysabel “Chavela” Matta, both of Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones came into this world on Jan. 14, 1906, in Roswell, New Mexico.

Services will be graveside at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at Fairview Cemetery with the Reverend Doctor Douglas Richnow presiding.

She was the second born of Jesse and Annie Heard. Her parents called her Mary Catherine. She was born two years before the Model T which could travel at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. Mary Catherine died Nov. 16, 2010 at her home in the Texas Hill Country. The night before she died, the space station, traveling at 17,000 miles per hour, was visible from her front porch. She has seen it all, from the Model T to the first airplane, to Charles Lindbergh’s non-stop flight across the Atlantic, two World Wars, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, Americans into space and on to the moon…and the space station from which mankind will disembark for the planets and beyond.

The Heard family moved to Pecos soon after Mary Catherine’s birth. She and her sister Jessie grew up in Pecos where their father was a rancher. She and Jessie attended Sul Ross College in Alpine. Mary Catherine married Charlie Cain in the early 30’s during the dust bowl and the Great Depression. A child, John Charles, was born of the marriage. They agreed that “Johnny” was quite enough and they vowed to have no more. Charlie died in 1946 and, almost 20 years later, she married long time Pecos resident, Elmer L. Jones.

Mary Catherine is survived by her son John Cain, her daughter-in-law Ruth, her grandchildren John and Molly; Mark and Christina; and Matthew; her great-grandchildren, Eva Cain, Julia Cain, Zoe Cain and Charlie Cain; her niece Charlotte Richburg Woodruff, Charlotte’s husband Dick and their children Mike and John. Mike and Debbie are the parents of Ashley, Bethany and Chelsey. John and Vickie are the parents of Taylor, Kelsey and Colton. Deliese Kennedy Robinson is Mary Catherine is Mary Catherine’s great niece. KaKai, as she was called by all the kids, loved the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren of Elmer Jones as if they were all her own…and so they were. Among them are Mary Cowden, Lee Cowden, Lou Cowden Edwards, Lynne Cowden, Bob Jones, Karen Jones Shoemaker, Allen Jones and Scott and Mark Jones. KaKai loved her former daughter-in-law Nikki Epley Richnow and her husband Douglas Richnow as her own as well. KaKai is preceded in death by her husbands, Charlie Cain and Elmer Jones, her sister Jessie Richburg, her niece Ann Richburg Kennedy, Elmer Jones, Jr., Bill Cowden and her great nephew Dan Kennedy. Last, and perhaps the grandest of all, are her friends, some still here and some gone. She had man, many good friends…friends who kept this crew together and in touch. Truly, we have never seen anything quite like KaKai.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny Mauldin

Johnny Mauldin, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 in Pecos.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with internment to follow at Mount Evergreen.

A viewing will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Nov. 7, 1948.

He is survived by his companion, Socorro Mendoza of Pecos; his mother, Lucille Mauldin of Rankin; sons, John Mauldin and wife Reecia, Joe Mendoza and wife Gracie of Odessa, Jaime Mendoza of Pecos; daughters, Mandy Hardwick and husband Heath, Cindy Mauldin of Midland, Cindy Celedon and husband Armando of Pecos; brothers, Mike Mauldin and wife Connie, Bill Mauldin and wife Janie of San Angelo and 11 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by Louis Mauldin and Mona Mauldin.

Most all in town depended on Johnny for their leather goods. He began working at Mauldin Boot Shop with his father, Louis until he passed in 1988 and has been operating the business since. You could stop by and get your custom made boots, saddles, belts and other items and have a good chat with Johnny. He loved golfing, music, going to casinos to gamble, and trade recipes with his son John. He loved to cook, especially his Cajun recipes. He had played with the Country Life Band in years past and still loved to play his guitar. In past years he participated in rodeos, FFA and 4H. He was a hard worker, working as a rancher and in the oilfield. Johnny loved to fish and he was an avid hunter. Johnny was a big part of the Pecos community and will be very much missed by his family and all who knew him.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cruzita Barragan

Cruzita Barragan, 83, of Saragosa, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial was in Saragosa Cemetery.

She was born July 21, 1927, in Presidio, was a homemaker, a lifetime Saragosa resident and a Catholic.

Barragan was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Maria Luisa Gutierrez and one sister, Manuela Vejil.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Barragan of Saragosa; one son, Thomas Barragan of Odessa; two daughters, Rosario Lopez and Romelia Rodriguez both of Saragosa; one brother, Francisco Brito of Saragosa; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fanora Miller

Fanora “Fanny” Miller, 92, died peacefully Nov. 21, 2010, in Kingwood, Tx.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at First Baptist Church in Pecos, with burial at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born in Cross Plains, Tx., in August, 1918 and was a longtime resident of Pecos. In 1938 she married Ronald Miller, entering in to a union that would last for 67 years.

Mrs. Miller’s early years were spent in Cross Plains where she graduated high school. She spent one year at Tarleton Junior College before transferring to Howard Payne College in Brownwood. She graduated with a B.A. Degree in English and Education in August 1938. She immediately married Ronald Miller and they moved to Fort Hancock, where she taught fourth grade while Ronald became the high school’s football coach. She taught for about four years until her husband enlisted in the Navy in 1942. She was a dutiful Navy wife, traveling to be with her husband so long as he was stationed in the U.S. Some of Mrs. Miller’s most vivid memories were of “The War Years.”

After the war they returned to Fort Hancock where they owned and operated a cotton and alfalfa farm. In 1955, Mrs. Miller and her husband moved to Pecos to continue pursuit of cotton farming. She lived in Pecos until she moved to Kingwood in 2006.

Mrs. Miller took pride in the accomplishments of her three children. In particular she was proud that all three completed college, each graduating from Texas Tech. She took great pleasure in spoiler her grandchildren. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Pecos and taught Sunday School in her younger days.

Mrs. Miller was an avid bridge player. She was also keenly interested in golf – more as a spectator than as a player.

Survivors include one son, John Miller and wife Jane of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; one daughter, Marsha Miller Moorhead and husband Larry of Huffman, Tx.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald; one son, Dale Miller and her three sisters.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the First Baptist Church.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Norma Gene Reynolds

Norma Gene Reynolds, a long-time resident of Pecos, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2010. She had been battling pancreatic cancer.

The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, at the 4th and Bois d’Arc Church of Christ, 1321 W. 4th, Pecos. The graveside service and burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Jerusalem, Ark., at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Norma Gene was born on May 23, 1925, in Walker’s Creek, Ark., to Audie and Berg Whitehead. On Aug. 4, 1942, at the age of 17, Norma Gene married Elvia Lester Reynolds, Jr. in Texarkana, Ark. Following Elvia’s return from the war, the couple moved to Abilene, Texas, and St. Louis, Missouri as he completed college and then dental school. A devoted wife and mother, Norma Gene worked in various low-paying jobs in the early years of their marriage to help make ends meet while Elvia finished school. In 1953, Norma Gene moved with Elvia and the couple’s two small children to Pecos, where Elvia opened his private dental practice. Norma Gene found a loving home and community in Pecos, where her family grew with the birth of their third child. An active member of the 4th and Bois d’Arc Church of Christ, Norma Gene served on various committees. In 1977, Norma Gene further expanded her service to the community by co-owning and opening the children’s clothing store “Norma Jean’s,” where she delighted in interacting with customers, picking out apparel for the many children in Pecos, and even bringing in her grandchildren as clothing models. Norma Gene bought out the store’s co-owner, Jeannene Tudor, in 1991, and maintained the business until retiring 10 years later.

An avid Pecos socialite, Norma Gene loved being around people. She was actively involved in three Bridge clubs and had a sharp mind for strategy-based games. She attended functions at the Pecos Senior Center for over 20 years and especially the facility’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon. She remained a dedicated wife for 61 years, until the Lord called her husband Elvia home in 2003.

Norma Gene is survived by three children and their spouses: Gayle Reynolds Britt (Ernest, Danny Lester Reynolds (Gwenda) and Randall Webb Reynolds (Lisa); eight grandchildren: Kelvia Reynolds Smith, Kirsten Britt Thomas, Gabriella Reynolds McKittrick, Jessica Britt Jondle, Randall Reynolds, Jr., Rebecca Reynolds Contreras, Amie Reynolds and Alyson Reynolds; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to the 4th and Bois d’Arc Church of Christ or to the American Cancer Society.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Baeza

Juan Berajano Baeza, 77, of Balmorhea, Texas, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Rosary will be said at 7:00 pm Monday, November 22, 2010 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea.  Funeral mass will be at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 23, 2010.  Interment will follow at Balmorhea Cemetery. 

He was born in El Mulato, Chihuahua, Mexico on Aug. 2, 1933.  He was a roustabout in the oilfield.

Survivors include his wife:  Fermana Baeza of Balmorhea; one daughter:  Irma Baeza of Odessa; three sons:  Abel Baeza of Balmorhea, Sammy Baeza of Odessa, and Johnny Baeza of Round Rock; one sister: Eduvijes Galindo of Ojinaga, MX; two brothers:  Pablo Baeza of Hobbs, NM and Pedro Baeza of Odessa; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel, 8115 W. University Blvd, Odessa, Texas.

Gerardo Bustamante

Gerardo “Lalo” Jose Villanueva Bustamante, 58, of Odesssa, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 22, 1951, in Ojinaga, Mexico, to Manuel Gonzales Bustamante and Josefa Villanueva Bustamante.

Lalo, a former oilfield worker, loved joking and laughing with family and friends. Some of his favorite activities were barecuing, listening and dancing to music, working on his truck and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.

Survivors include one daughter, Josie B. Gibson and husband, Derek of Imperial; three sons, Gerardo Jose Bustamante, Jr. and wife, Sonia of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jacob Bustamante of Imperial and Elario Bustamante and wife D’Andra of Pecos; one brother, Guadalupe V. Bustamante and wife, Debra of Pecos; three sisters, Consuelo B. Ortiz of Hobbs, N.M., Nieves B. Ortega of Pecos, Norma V. Bustamante of Odessa; six grandsons, Gabriel, Zachary, Dekota, Aidan, Julian Fuentez and Elario Jr.; one granddaughter, Aaliyah and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pall bearers are: Guadalupe V. Bustamante, Gerardo Jose Bustamante, Jr., Jacob Bustamante, Elario Bustamante, Guadalupe Bustamante, Jr., Oscar Hernandez, Jose Bustamante and Gabriel Bustamante.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Manuel Gonzales Bustamante and Josefa Villanueva Bustamante; his sisters, Maria B. Hernandez and Celestina B. Ortiz and granddaughter, Samantha R. Bustamante.

Special thanks to MCH Odessa ICU staff and Home Hospice of Odessa for their care and support.

Peaceful Garden Funerar Home is in charge of arrangements.

Chuong, Jen Mann, M.D.

Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on August 16, 1938, Jen passed away with his family by his side on November 8.  He was 72.

Jen graduated in 1967 from China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan, and served a year in the Taiwan military.  He immigrated in 1968 to the United States, where he became a naturalized citizen on June 16, 1978.

Jen completed his medical training in Chicago as a surgeon, and in 1973 he moved his family to Pecos, Texas, to begin his medical career.   Jen practiced medicine for 4 decades and provided personalized care to thousands of patients in communities across Texas and Taiwan. 

Jen is survived by his wife of 41 years, Wung; sons William, Edwin, and Joseph; sisters Su Chen and Su Yeh; and brother Stanley.

Family and friends are welcome to attend Jen’s funeral service on November 24 at 10AM at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea, California.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations In Memory of Dr. Jen Mann Chuong to:  American Red Cross (1-800-733-2767). 

Alton Scott

Alton Wendell Scott, 78, of Rising Star, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 in Rising Star.

Wendell was born May 17, 1932, in Sweetwater to Earl and Nancy McReynolds Scott. He married Barbara Walters in Lansing, Okla., on Dec. 11, 1954. She preceded him in death Sept. 25, 1977. He later married Ina Ruth Vest in Pecos. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2004. Wendell was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a rancher and a member of the Church of Christ. He had lived in Rising Star for the past two years, coming from Verhalen.

Survivors include three sons, Billy Scott, and wife Kay of Rising Star, Bruce Scott and wife Joan of Monahans, Doug Scott and wife Vinnie of Roswell, N.M.; daughter, Nancy Scott of Hobbs, N.M.; one sister, Jessie Glenn Swann of Gale; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; four brothers, Robert, Thorton, Maurice, Billy Scott and sister, Frankie Hale.

Manuel Tapia

Manuel Lara Tapia, 66, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Medical Center Hospital.

A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Santiago Udayar officiating.  Interment will follow at Los Angeles Cemetery in Odessa.

He was born Aug. 3, 1944 in Casa de Piedras, Tx., to Roman & Helen (Lara) Tapia.  He was supervisor of safety maintenance at Halliburton.  He was a veteran of the Texas National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors include his wife, Jane Tapia; two sons, Mark Tapia and Manuel Tapia Jr.; one daughter, Melissa Steen all of Odessa, sisters, Elfida Howard, Elidia Leonard & Eva Martinez all of Pecos, and four grandchildren.

Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Ingrid Wall Armstrong

Ingrid Wall Armstrong, age 87, passed away in Lubbock, TX after a long and blessed life on Nov. 13, 2010.

She was born August 29, 1923, in Berlin, Germany and moved with her parents at age 11 to New York, NY. She later married the love of her life, Fred P. Armstrong, who brought her to Pecos, TX where she became part of a large pioneer West Texas family and a “full blooded Texan”. She joined her husband in worship as a member of the First Baptist Church. Ingrid expressed her leadership skills through her volunteer activities including P.T.A., scouts, politics and many other community efforts. She took an active roll in her husband’s ranching operations and other business efforts. Ingrid is best described as a faithful and loving wife, mother and friend to many. She nurtured three children and many other relationships, giving endlessly of herself.

Ingrid was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her loving children; daughter, Dorothy (Gary) Cowan; two sons, Steve (Barbara), and Herb; six grandchildren, Christi, Eric (Cindy), and Kyle Cowan; Slade Armstrong, Jennifer (Steve) Osterloh, and Stephanie (Brian) Hall; six great grandchildren, Cody and Kaylynn Cowan, Reese and Hayden Hall, and Cullen and Sydney Osterloh. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Hope Wilson; brother-in-law, Cole Armstrong; cousin, Gloria Morrison; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Pecos Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November, 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Pecos, TX with Rev. Clark Ford of Midland and Rev. Greer Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home, Lubbock, TX.

Memorials may be made to West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1748, Pecos, TX 79772, or Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174, or a charity of your choice.

Manuel Nunez

Manuel Flores Nunez, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 13, 1921, in Loving, N.M., was a retired laborer with the railroad and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Pedro Nunez of Pecos, Francisco Nunez of Odessa; four daughters, Gloria N. Gonzales, Maria N. Martinez of Pecos, Hortencia N. Galindo of Odessa, Yolanda N. Villalobos of Barstow; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Chavez

Dolores S. Chavez, 78, of Pecos, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Lamesa, was a laborer/agriculture, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Chavez was preceded by his parents, Nacho and Amada Chavez; three sons, Joe Chavez, Richard and David Chavez; one son-in-law Gabriel Perez; two brothers, Ramon and Ignacio Chavez.

Survivors include his wife, Petra Mendez Chavez of Pecos; two sons, Hector Chavez and Mario Carrasco of Pecos; five daughters, Luz Alderete, Rosie Galindo, Margaret Perez, Pat Chavez and Dolores Munoz of Pecos; four sisters, Maria Chavez of Hobbs, N.M., Esperanza Garcia of Portales, N.M., Juana Florez of Taylor, Tx. and Nancy Chavez of California; three brothers, Pablo Chavez of Hobbs, N.M., Israel Chavez of Hereford, Tx., Amado Chavez of Pecos; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. John M. Chuong

Funeral arrangements are pending for Dr. John M. Chuong, long time family physician for Pecos, who died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010.

He delivered many babies in Pecos, but when costs for liability insurance became prohibitedly high in the 1990’s, he moved his practice to Taiwan, where he built his own multi story high hospital, pharmacy, and ambulance service. In the late 1990’s he moved his practice to Gun Barrel, Tx., where he continued his practice until his death.

Survivors include his wife of many years, Wang and several children.

Myrtle Hood

Myrtle Faye Hood was born in Balmorhea, Texas on June 5, 1926. She grew up in Balmorhea and Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1943. From an early age, she and her sister could be heard pickin’ and singin’, and performed several times at the Pecos Rodeo.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Carriage House at 1357 Bernard St. in Denton with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery the day following the memorial service.

She was the daughter of Wilbur Ray and Ella Mae Weinacht Moore. She married Phillip W. Hood on October 4, 1946 in Pecos and had two sons, Phillip Ray Hood and William Arthur Hood, both deceased. She moved to Denton in 1981, was a gospel singer and is remembered fondly by all those who heard her lovely voice accompanied by her lively 12-string guitar. Her performing group in Denton, known as Myrtle Hood and Friends Band performed throughout the area at various nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living centers. For many years at Christmas, local college students would join her in caroling, as well.

Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Winnie Mae and Maynard Spitz of Manchaca, Texas, daughters-in-law Karla Hood of Summerville, South Carolina, Linda Hood of Brighton, Colorado, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements by Mulkey/Mason Jack Schmitz-Son Funeral Home at 705 North Locust St. in Denton.

In lieu of flowers, she asked that memorial donations be given to Feed the Children (feedthechildren/org).

Maribel Martinez

Maribel G. Martinez, 46, of Barstow, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian A. Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born March 22, 1964, in Pecos, was a lifetime Barstow resident, an administrative assistant for Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD and a Catholic.

Martinez was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ortega.

Survivors include one son, Christopher Ray Martinez and wife, Deandra of Pecos; two daughters, Jessica Marie Martinez of Barstow, Gabriella Ann Martinez and husband, Eddie Gomez of Pecos; her mother, Beatrice Ortega of Barstow; four sisters, Cherry Dale Ortega of San Angelo, Pam Herrera, Daniella Bustillos and Leann Bustillos of Pecos; one brother, Coach Robbie Ortega of Barstow; maternal grandparents, Rodolfo Gonzales of Barstow, Sabina Bustillos of Pecos,; two grandchildren, Abigail and Aidan Gomez of Pecos and one niece, Sarah Moreno of San Angelo.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joel Martinez

Joel Martinez, 47, of Barstow, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Barstow.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 2, 1963, in Pecos, was a maintenance employee and a Catholic.

Martinez was preceded in death by one sister, Marbella Martinez.

Survivors include one son, Christopher Martinez of Pecos; two daughters, Jessica Martinez of Barstow, Gabriella Martinez of Pecos; his parents, Jose Martinez of Pecos, Marcella Martinez of Odessa; three brothers, Manuel Martinez of McKinney, Tx., Isaac Martinez of Odessa, Joey Martinez Jr. of Pecos; two sisters, Patricia Carrasco and Sonya Valdez of Odessa; two grandchildren, Abigail and Aiden Gomez.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Benino Sanchez

Benino “Ben” Sanchez, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, in Pecos.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial following at the Toyah Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Candelaria, Tx., married Eugenia Carrasco on Nov. 2, 1942 and together had 11 children. Ben lived and raised his family in Toyah for 51 years, his passion was his family and friends as well as his John Deere and Ford Tractor. He grew several varieties of squash during the summer months as a hobby. Those who know Ben loved his stories and “dichos.” His positive attitude will be missed by those who love him.

Sanchez was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia; daughter, Juanita Rojas and son, Benino Sanchez Jr.

Survivors include his children, Adela George of Gordonsville, VA., Maria McComb of Hendersonville, Tenn., Senaida “Sandy” Sutton and Josefa “Jojo” Jimenez of Pecos, Cruz “Crissy” Millan of Andrews, Ramon Sanchez of Midland, Ufemia “Mary” McKern of Keizer, Oregon, Olga Lopez of Pecos and Anna McIntyre of Lees Summit, MO.; sisters, Nena Marquez and Maria Franco of Odessa, Faustina Flores of Van Horn, Lupe Tarango of Andrews, Gavina Pallan of Dallas, Julia Mora of Big Lake, Apolina Montoya; brothers, Simon Sanchez of Van Horn, Ramon Sanchez, Dolores Sanchez; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guillermo Alaniz

Guillermo G. Alaniz, 84, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Pete Garcia officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 25, 1926, in Presidio, was a lifetime Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Navy, was retired and a Catholic.

Alaniz was preceded in death by two brothers, Manuel and Rodolfo Alaniz and two sisters, Carmen Dominguez and Maria Reyes.

Survivors include three daughters, Josefina A. Escobar of San Jose, Calif., Maria Dresher of Las Vegas, Nev., Socorro Bocanan of Agoura, Calif.; three sisters, Marciria Huertas, Alvina Lara and Precilliana Rede all of Pecos; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marcos Prieto Marcos “Palan” O. Prieto, 64, of Kermit, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, in Odessa. A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service is to be set at a later date at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. He was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Candelaria, Tx., had served in the U.S. Army, was retired, had lived in Kermit for over 30 years and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Amparo F. Prieto of Kermit; two sons, Rojelio and Javier Prieto of Kermit; two sisters, Agapita Matta of Pecos, Aurora Herrera of Midland; six brothers, Liborio Prieto of Grandfalls, Hilario Prieto of Phoenix, Ariz., Alberto and Victorio Prieto of Pecos, Apolinar Prieto of Big Spring, Dario Prieto of Washington, D.C. and three grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Liboria Lopez

Liboria D. Lopez, 85, of Pecos, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, in Saragosa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Saragosa Cemetery.

Lopez was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Lopez and one son, Manuel Lopez.

She was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Balmorhea, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Felipe Lopez; seven sons, Tomas, Mike, Jose Luis and Felipe Lopez, Jr., all of Saragosa, Abel Lopez of Monahans, Rudy Lopez of Pecos, Jesse Lopez of Balmorhea; seven daughters, Gloria Lopez of Arizona, Elia Estrada, Sylvia Mendoza, Yolanda Lopez of Saragosa, Mary Jane Rios of Pecos, Teresa Salinas of Andrews, Maribel Hernandez of Slaton; one sister, Elisa Rodriguez of Saragosa; 45 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Benjamin Matta

Benjamin N. Matta, 90, of Pecos, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Nov. 8, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 1, 1920, in Saragosa, was a retired business owner and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Jesus “Chuy” Matta of Pecos; four sons, Ben Matta Jr. of Las Cruces, N.M., Louis and Jerry Matta of Pecos, Raymond Matta of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Hilda Kershman of Houston, Mary Hollopeter of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Thomas Matta of Vacelia, Calif.; two sisters, Elvira Garcia of Presidio, Maria Matta of Vacelia, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Javier Olivas

Javier Julius Olivas, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital.

A Rosary was held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Gentry Funeral Home.

Graveside Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, in Saint Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, of Fort Stockton.

Survivors include: his mother, Bianca Corral; his father, Rigoberto Olivas; two brothers, Adrian Jude Olivas and Daniel Joseph Olivas.

Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton was in charge of arrangements.

Ernesto Bustillos

Ernest Garcia Bustillos passed away on Oct. 26, 2010.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

You toiled so hard for those you loved. You said goodbye to none, your spirit flew before we knew; your work on earth was done. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face; no one can fill your vacant place. Your life was love and labor, your love for your family true. You did the best for all of us. We will always remember you.

Ernest Garcia Bustillos went to heaven (or the big baseball diamond in the sky) to be with his beloved son and father. He was born on Oct. 21, 1943, to Sabina Garcia Bustillos and Cruz Bustillos. He met and married his beautiful wife, Rebecca Marquez, 42 years ago.

Ernest’s other love (besides his children) was baseball. He played with the Barstow Bears and the Pecos Aidres and then the Old-Timers League. He was a retired Correctional Officer and worked at the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office and the Reeves County Detention Center.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Bustillos of Pecos; four daughters, Pam Herrera, Daniella and Leanna Bustillos of Pecos and Maribel Martinez of Barstow. He has one sister Amelia Natividad of Decatur, Tx. and one brother, Rene Bustillos of Decatur, Tx., he had three grandchildren and several nieces and newphes and lots of family and longtime friends. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juracy McCall Ray

Juracy Jones McCall Ray, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010.

She was born on May 7, 1925, on a ranch in Arapaua, Brazil, South America to Edgar Earl and Rose Acunah Jones. She died in Denton where she and L.M made their home at Dogwood Estates for the past three years.

Memorial Praise Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Denton Funeral Home on S. Carroll Blvd. in Denton, Tx. She will be laid to rest in Johnson Cemetery in Munday, Texas. Visitation with the family will be the hour before the service.

Greer Willis, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pecos, Texas will be officiating.

Juracy grew up in Munday where she graduated from high school in 1942. She attended Hardin Simmons in Abilene and went on to receive her Bachelors degree from North Texas University in Business in 1946. While attending NTSU, she met and married Jack McCall. In 1950 they began their teaching career in Anton, Grapevine, Munday, Odessa, and Pecos. She touched many young lives during those 46 years. During her tenure as a teacher, she served as President of Texas State Teachers Assoc. Classroom Teachers and PTA organization of various schools. While in Pecos, she was selected as “Teacher of the Year” at Bessie Haynes Elementary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Lewis Jones and a sister, Lola Clements.

She is survived by her husband of 10 years, L.M. Ray, and his grandson, Brian Ray of Dallas, daughter and son-in-law Debe and Grady Booker of Corinth, grandchildren, Craig and Stephanie Booker of Irving, Brooke and Bart Kirby of Shady Shores, and the Joy of her life, great-grand children Heath and Avery Booker of Irving.

Also surviving are her nieces, Jeri (Gary) McWilliams of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, Margaret (Bob) Anderson from Austin, TX, and Dona (Bruce) Bliss from Knoxville Ten; great nephews, Patrick, Scott (Lupita), Matthew, and Josh McWilliams; great nieces, Minda and Megan Anderson; and great-great nephews, Devin and Grayson McWilliams, and a multitude of loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may give to the charity of your choice or the First Baptist Church of Pecos, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Petra Alvarez

Petra Alvarez, 90, a lifetime resident of West Texas, died Friday morning, Oct. 22, at Sierra Providence Hospital in El Paso, following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

Growing up in Balmorhea, Mrs. Alvarez lived there until 1968, when the family moved to Pecos, and lived in Pecos at the time of her husband Santiago’s death in May 1996. She moved to El Paso in 1997, where she remained the rest of her life.

Blessed with great longevity, Petra was a source of great love and inspiration to her family and many friends and relatives, and she took great joy and satisfaction from seeing her children and grandchildren grow in love and faith. She will be dearly missed by many who will always remember this beautiful, sweet old lady. The family wishes to thank the staff at Pebble Hills Nursing Center and Sierra Providence for their compassion and care.

Mrs. Alvarez was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Santiago Alvarez in 1996.

Survivors include one daughter, Margarita F. Rivera of El Paso; one son, David Alvarez of Austin; granddaughters, Margarita Chrestman of Albuquerque, N.M., Annabelle Garcia of El Paso and three grandsons, Gilbert Rivera of El Paso, Adam and Luke Alvarez of Austin. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Carpenter

John William Carpenter (“Coach”) died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Westside Church of Christ, 100 Crestmont Dr. at Mesa. Interment was followed at Memory Gardens of The Valley.

Carpenter was born in Pyote, Texas on Feb. 1, 1945 to Mary Hudson Carpenter and William Elmo Carpenter, was raised in Pecos where he graduated from Pecos High School and played both football and baseball.

Carpenter was a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, he began his coaching career at Irvin High School where he coached wrestling and football, went on to teach and coach at El Paso Coronado, Fabens, Lubbock Coronado, Van Horn, Tuloso Midway, Canutillo, Burges and back to Coronado where he ended his career as an assistant football coach and head baseball coach. John was a long time member of the Texas High School Coaches Association and The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. He severed on the advisory committee for baseball for the T.H.S.C.A from 1999-2000, was Region 1 Director for the T.H.S.B.C.A from 2000-2002 and the All Star 5A coach in 2002 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. He coached for Senior Team Texas from 2000-2005. John was preceded in death by both his parents and infant son, John Brian. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Rogers Carpenter, and sons Christopher and Casey. He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ.

Howard Bryan of Westside Church of Christ officiating. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912.

Doyle Eager

Family services for Doyle Eager, 73, of Odessa will be held in Odessa at a later date.

Mr. Eager died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 in Longview. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

Mr. Eager was born March 31, 1937 in Cross Plains, TX to Carl and Zudora Eager, was a retired salesman for Treanor Equipment and a U.S. Army Veteran. On Dec. 28, 1958, he married his wife of 51 years, Donna Kay Lehman, who preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include one son Lyle Eager of Longview; one daughter, Marlyn Eager of Odessa; one sister, Mona Tappan of Farmington, NM; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice at Margaret’s House, 5016 Gilmer Rd., Longview, TX 75604.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at HYPERLINK "http://www.raderfh.com"www.raderfh.com.

Seleta Davila

Seleta C. Davila, 84, of Pearsall, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Pearsall.

Mass was held at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 4, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery West in Pearsall.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Davila; sons, Eddie and Clem Davila and her parents, Clemente and Marciala (Imperial) Carrizales.

Survivors include her children: Rudy Davila and wife Mary of Uvalde, Juan Antonio Davila and companion Rosela of Laredo, Albert Davila and wife Maria of Pearsall, Juanita Davila and companion Louis Matta of Pecos, Alicia Davila of Pearsall and Lisa Davila Palomino and husband Frank of Pearsall; one sister, Evarista Gonzales of Pearsall; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Hurley Funeral Home of Pearsall was in charge of arrangements.

Jose Lerma

Jose Lerma, 39, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 25, 1970, in Portland, Ore., was a truck driver/construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Erika Lerma of Pecos; three daughters, Alejandra, Alexa and Aliah Lerma, all of Pecos; his parents, Jose Manuel and Josefina Lerma of Pecos; paternal grandparents, Sabino Lerma and Maria Refugio De Lerma of Juarez, Mexico; one sister, Lorena L. Morales of Pecos and one brother, Lorenzo Lerma of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Brown

Charles Brown, 71, of Pecos, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Texarkana, Ark., was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of God.

Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Etta Brown.

Survivors include five sisters, Doris Johnson, Roberzine Mendoza, Ethel Jordona of Sacramento, Calif., Irene Tobias of Canada, Ella Mae Brown of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Major and Sammy Brown of Las Vegas, Nev., Rev. Arthur Brown of Sacramento, Calif. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enrique Rodriguez

Enrique Rodriguez, 65, of Pecos, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Jan 18, 1945, in Balmorhea, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident, retired and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Elvira Rodriguez and one sister, Priscilla Rodriguez.

Survivors include three sons, Enrique Rodriguez Jr., Ricardo Rodriguez, both of Houston, Jesse Rodriguez of Victoria; one daughter, Myra Kubesh of Wisconsin; five sisters, Velma Minjares, Faye Valles, both of Pecos, Diana Rayos, Edna Martinez of Las Vegas, Nev., Betty Sue Evaro of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Robert Rodriguez of Las Vegas, Nev. and several grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lino Delgado

Lino Delgado, 86, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Carlsbad Medical Center Hospital in Carlsbad, N.M.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Oct. 15, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 23, 1925, in Chihuahua, Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, retired and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Humberto and Sergio Delgado of Pecos, Rene Delgado of Carlsbad, N.M.; two step-sons, Mario Zermino of Corpus Christi, George Zermeno of Barstow; one daughter, Roxanne Hernandez of Carlsbad, N.M.; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Subia

Raymond Subia, 79, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 28, 1931, in Pecos, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Subia was preceded in death by his parents, Abram and Rosa Subia and one sister, Dominga Docery.

Survivors include one sister, Gloria Natividad of Andrews and one brother, Adan Subia of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Georgia Morrison

Georgia Morrison, 98, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010.

Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos, with Pastor Greer Willis officiating. Viewing was held on Friday, Oct. 1, at Pecos Funeral Home at 6 p.m.

She was born on Feb. 15, 1912 to Robert E. and Myrtle Johnson. She was a graduate of Pecos High School and attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. She was the granddaughter of R.S. Johnson who built the Orient Hotel and Saloon which is now the West of the Pecos Museum. Mrs. Morrison was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church and active in her community. She was a former member of the 20th Century Club, was an active member of the Hospital Auxiliary at Reeves County Hospital up until four years ago, and a member of the American Cancer Society. She gave her unconditional love to all and was truly a LADY! She was loved by her family and will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Morrison, a longtime postmaster in Pecos; brother, Robert E. Johnson III, and sister, Florence Poer.

She is survived by three sons, Robert Norman Morrison of Cebu, Phillippines; Jim Morrison and wife Pat of Ft. Worth; Wray Morrison of Pleasanton, Tx.; two grandchildren, Jami Ohman of San Angelo, Nicole Morrison of Ft. Worth; four great-grandchildren, Austin Geldard of Ft. Worth, Gage Ohman, Gavin Ohman, Gunnar Ohman of San Angelo; niece Rosanne Enmon and husband Vernon of Hearst, Tx. and nephew, Bob Poer and wife Caroline of Midland, and other nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the West of the Pecos Museum.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hijo Mio

A small little boy so young yet so bold

The strength of a warrior a true heart of gold

When you were a child I scolded like no other

There’s no greater joy than a son to his mother

You have finally crossed over through

The pearly gates we stand

Come closer, my son, just reach out your hand

Your father, your brothers we are here been waiting

Sheer utter happiness the view is amazing

Rodney, Roger, Roxanne you three are my life

Our lives have been filed with love, laughs and strife

My love for you is abundant and it has no end

Let’s not forget your mother

My wife my “one and only” best friend

I’m turning a page in my book of life

Until we see each other again;

For I can’t bear to say “Goodbye”

Author CDA

Alfredo “Pancho” C. Lopez, 56, passed away on Oct. 3, 2010 in Odessa.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 15, 1953.

He was preceded in death by his brothers – Blas Lopez, Manuel Lopez and Santos Lopez.

Survivors include his wife, Rosario S. Lopez of Balmorhea; sons, Rodney Lopez, Roger Lopez, step-son Edward Ray Lozano of Balmorhea; daughter, Roxanne Lopez of Balmorhea; brothers, Domingo Lopez, Jr. of Odessa, Calis Lopez, Pedro Lopez of Pecos, Jose Lopez of Balmorhea, Felipe Lopez of Saragosa; sisters, Sostena Lopez of Pecos, Micaela Lopez, Ramona Lopez, Chavela Ornelas of Portales, N.M., Agustina Duran of Artesia, N.M., Romelda Gutierrez of Midland; eight grandchildren also survive.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Catherine “Cathy” Moore, 60, of Shawnee, passed away October 1, 2010 in Oklahoma City after a lengthy illness.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Oct. 4, 2010 at the Trinity Pavilion at Resthaven Memorial Park.

She was born May 7, 1950 to Warren and Carolyn Smith. Cathy was a graduate of Pecos High School.

Survivors include daughters Molly Kinsey and fiancé JW Smith and her daughter Morgan of Stephenville, Marcy Looney and her daughter Presley of Del Rio, one son, Matthew Moore and wife Liz and their sons Dustin and Austin of Wellington, TX.

In lieu of flowers , please make a donation to a charity of choice.

Benjamin Natividad

Benjamin “Daddy Ben” Natividad, 72, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Trine Fuentes officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 15, 1938, in Toyahvale, served in the U.S. Army, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Natividad was the recipient of the Ruiz Profile of Courage/Hidden Hero Award handed out during the 2000 Pecos Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Belen Natividad; one daughter, Evangelina; one great-granddaughter, Kyera Archuleta; one sister and five brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Ernestina Natividad of Pecos; one son, Eugene Natividad; three daughters, Lupita Natividad of Pecos, Anna Ornelas of Odessa, Yvonne N. Abila of Pecos; one sister, Juaquina Natividad Fuentes of Pecos; two brothers, Jose Natividad, Ruben Natividad, both of Pecos; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Concepcion Salazar

Concepcion “Concha” Alvarado Salazar, 66, of Chichosha, Okla., died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Dallas.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at the West Park Baptist Church with Rey Carreon officiating.

She was born June 28, 1944, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was lifetime Oklahoma resident, a homemaker and a Baptist.

Salazar was preceded in death by her husband, Reymundo Salazar; one son, Martin Salazar; one daughter, Juanita; three sisters, Viola Marmolejo, Luzmilla Armendariz and Delma Valencia and one brother, Jesus Alvarado.

Survivors include five sons, Jesse Salazar of Pecos, Chris and Thelma Salazar of Arlington, Javier and Dora Calderon of Austin, Victor and Nora Porras of Ojinaga, Mexico, Reymundo Jr. and Carmen Salazar of San Diego; six daughters, Adela Alvarado and Richard Hayes of Pecos, Anita and Daniel Cobarrubio of Chichosha, Okla., Corina Calderon of Big Spring, Andrea and Ruben Rios of Ennis, Martha and Greg Leyva and Gloria and Carlos Leyva of Odessa; three sisters, Lila Urquiel of Kermit, Herminia Carrasco and Lupe Plata of Dallas; three brothers, Oscar Alvarado of Ojinaga, Mexico, Leopoldo Alvarado of Kermit and Rigo Alvarado of Dallas; 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Artie Elizabeth Luck

Artie Elizabeth Luck, 59, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010.

Graveside funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos with Pastor Ron Garcia officiating.

Artie Elizabeth Luck was born on Feb. 21, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico. Survivors include her son, Jeff Luck of El Paso, niece, Rose Mary Scroggins and husband Wayne of Pecos. She is also survived by the many friends whose lives she touched. Arrangements are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home.

Arlton Dwain Bottoms

Arlton Dwain Bottoms, age 77, of Alvin, Texas passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at Scott Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Texas.

Bottoms was born on April 25, 1933 in Teague, Texas and was a resident of Alvin for 25 years, formerly of Balmorhea, for 24 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Brazoria County C R Prct. # 3 and a member of the Baptist faith.

Bottoms was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Ruby Bottoms, brothers, Kenneth Bottoms, Bill Bottoms, Bob Bottoms and sisters, Peggy Bottoms Strange, Linda Bottoms and Patsy Bottoms Ray.

Survivors include his wife, Gwen Bottoms of Alvin; one daughter, Debbie Bryan of Alvin; one son, Carl Bottoms of Alvin; two sisters, Brenda Batson of Alvin, Azalea Nowlin of Tyler; one brother Larry Bottoms, Sr. of Alvin, six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Alvin Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 2102 W. Lang, Alvin, Texas 77511.

Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family, 1421 E. Highway 6, Alvin, Texas 77511 (281) 585-1000.

Rumaldo Dominguez

Rumaldo G. Dominguez (Peanut), age 70, went to be with our Lord Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 in Pecos, Texas.

Rumaldo was born Feb. 7, 1940 in Paso San Antonio, Chihuahua, Mexico to Tiburcio and Santos Dominguez. He was retired from Duval. He was married for 50 years to Flora Dominguez.

Rumaldo is survived by his wife, Flora (Flo) Dominguez of Pecos, Texas; three sons: Rumaldo Dominguez, Jr., Joey Dominguez, Victor Dominguez, all of Odessa, Texas; daughters, Gloria D. Gage and husband, Jon David and Becky Dominguez Lujan, also of Odessa, Texas. Also surviving Rumaldo are six grandchildren, Jacob Dominguez and wife Naomi, Anthony Gonzales and companion Abby, Jeremy Dominguez and wife Nikki, all of Odessa, Texas, Franchesca D. Valdez and husband Isaac of Lubbock, Texas, Cynthia Lujan and Melissa Lujan of Odessa, Texas; five great grandchildren, Ashtin Dominguez, Jayden Dominguez, Jordan Dominguez, Cameron Castillo and baby Valdez; a brother, Hermerejildo Dominguez of Carbondale, Colorado; three sisters, Maria (Cuca) Suchil of Odessa, Agripina Leyva of Phoenix, Arizona and Diega Urias of Ft. Stockton, Texas; and last but not least, his Chihuahua “Chelsea”.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Francisco (Pancho) Dominguez.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Caywood officiating.

Pallbearers will be, Jacob Dominguez, Anthony Gonzales, Jeremy Dominguez, Juan Urias, David Suchil, Marco Suchil, Adrian Bujando, and Edward Aguilar.

At this time, we the Dominguez family would like to thank all the wonderful friends and family for their support, prayers, flowers, food, and monetary gifts. Thanks to American Home Health Hospice in Pecos, Texas, especially Darla Blackstock and Myra Taylor for the care of our father during his illness.

Thank you again to all and may God richly bless each and every one of you.

Benjamin Morales

Benjamin Morales, 33, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in Huntsville.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 23, 1977, in Pecos, was a laborer-construction-carpentry employee, had lived in Huntsville for 13 years and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Manuel Morales of Pecos, Adam and Maria Magdeleno Garcia of Huntsville; one sister, Rocio Crystal Davis of Livingston; one brother, Danny Morales of Odessa; his maternal grandmother, Ramona Magdaleno Burrola of Juarez, Mexico; paternal grandparents Adamand Manuela Garcia of Odessa; paternal grandparents, Armando and Maria Morales of Chicago, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Bybee

Robert William Bybee, 90, of Dallas, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2010, in Dallas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Stockton, with Dr. James R. Miles officiating. Burial will be in the East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

Survivors include three daughters, Betty Verplank, Corinne Simpler and Joan Bybee; one sister, Martha Bybee Mills; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The Bybee family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: UT Geology Department, The Robert W. Bybee Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 7727, Austin, Tx., 78713-0074.

Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Pallan

Gilbert Pallan, 51, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 22, 1959, in Carlsbad, N.M., was a seismograph operator for Dawson, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Pallan was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Lujan.

Survivors include his mother, Carolina Lujan of Pecos; one sister, Terri Morales of Pecos; one brother, Jesse Lujan of Pecos and 23 nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Dominguez

Maria Luisa Rosalez Dominguez, 63, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 20, 1947, in Big Well, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Justo L. Dominguez Jr. of Pecos; six sons, Nicasio R., Larry R., Justo III, Ernest R., Jerry R. and Gabriel R. Dominguez, all of Pecos; three daughters, Brenda R. Dominguez, Janet D. Anchondo and Deborah D. Bustamantes of Pecos; three brothers, Domingo G. Rosalez, Ramiro G. Rosalez of Hereford, Martin G. Rosalez of Lubbock; 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Fuentes

Eva M. Fuentes, 70, of Balmorhea, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Baptist Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born June 20, 1940, in Marfa, was a librarian aide and housewife, a longtime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Otilia M. Lujan.

Survivors include her husband, Miguel G. Fuentes of Balmorhea; two sons, Ricardo Fuentes of Odessa, Joe Fuentes and wife, Irene of Odessa; three brothers, Ismael R. Martinez of Houston, Pedro R. and Catarino R. Martinez of Odessa; three sisters, Juana M. Garcia of San Antonio, Maria M. Martinez of Odessa; four grandchildren, Michael Fuentes and Mandy Cook of San Marcos, Amanda R. and Esteban R. Fuentes of Odessa and four great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Pallan

Services are incomplete for Gilbert M. Pallan, 51, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 20, at Reeves County Hospital.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Rivera

Services are incomplete for Frank Matta Rivera, 61, who died on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 in Bryan.

Rivera was born on June 4, 1949 in Pecos to Antonio and Minge Rayos. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Rivera of Odessa; a son, Frank Rivera of Bryan; two step-children, Michelle Rodriguez and Daisy Lujan, both of Odessa; two sisters, Hortencia Ulate and Teresa Ulate, both of Odessa; several other step-brothers and step-sisters; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Harry Barron Jr.

Harry Barron Jr., 68, of Balmorhea, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born April 29, 1942, in Runge, Tx. and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Blanca Barron of Balmorhea; two sons, Christian Barron of Odessa, Harry Barron III of Balmorhea; two daughters, Palmira Aguirre of Chihuahua, Mexico, Sandra Perez of Lubbock; two sisters, Sylvia Barron of Temple, Rebecca Hernandez of Lubbock; brother-in-law Heber Portillo Gutierres; 11 grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Reyes

Jose H. Reyes, 86, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 31, 1924, in Rule, Tx., had served in the U.S. Air Force, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Reyes was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Manuela Reyes; Santiago, Luis and Frank Reyes and Petra Aguilar.

Survivors include his wife, Aurora Corrales Reyes; three sons, Steve, Mario and Jose Reyes III, of Pecos; four daughters, Rosalinda Sharp, Geneva Salgado, Petra and Aurora Reyes of Pecos; three brothers, Steve Reyes of Knox City, Tx., David and Rodolfo Reyes of Pecos; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nicasio Carrasco

Nicasio Carrasco, 84, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 11, 1925, in Ruidosa, Tx., was self-employed and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by his parents, Canuto Carrasco and Angelita Escondon.

Survivors include four daughters, Becky Alvarez of Austin, Mandy and Melissa Sotelo, Norma Villareal of Pecos, Prissy Rodriguez of Hobbs, N.M.; one son, Pete Rayos of Austin; one sister, Manuela Carrasco Contreras of Pecos and many nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ysidro Dominguez

Ysidro Dominguez, 77, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 15, 1933, in Pecos, was a driver-test track, a lifetime Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Army and was a Catholic.

Dominguez was preceded in death by his parents, Pilar and Juanita Dominguez; three sisters, Paula Gonzales, Hope Galvan and Jane Villanueva of Odessa and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Cothrun Dilworth (Shook)

Beverly Dilworth died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 in Fresno, California.

A memorial service to celebrate her life, will be held by the family at a later date.

Beverly Ann Cothrun was born in Pecos, Texas, Sept. 22, 1935, to Ruth Dick and Cecil Isaac Cothrun, the oldest of three children. She married Glen Shook June 10, 1953. She was a member of the Disciples of Christ (Christian) Church.

Shook had the opportunity to reside in different parts of the United States. She lived in west Texas and New Mexico, but settled in northern California in the 1980's, first in Modesto and finally in Fresno. She had a piano studio both in Pecos and in Fresno, served as both pianist and organist in not only the churches where she held memberships, but in many others as well.

Preceded in death by her parents, Beverly is survived by her daughter, Sherril Jean Shook Boyd of Wichita, Kansas, and one son Glen David Shook also of Wichita, Kansas, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, C. Richard Cothrun of Pasadena, California, and her sister, Ruth D.Cothrun Sommers of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Saint Agnes Hospice, 1111 East Spruce Avenue, Fresno, California 93720.

Lorenzo Lopez Calderon

Lorenzo Lopez Calderon, age 51, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  He was born in Fabens, TX on October 25, 1958 to Candelario and Apolonia (Lopez) Calderon.  He married Blanca Leal on January 1, 1974 in Balmorhea, TX.  They are members of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.  He was a welder.

Those left to cherish his love and memory are his wife:  Blanca Calderon of Odessa; son:  Candelario Calderon of Odessa; daughter:  Sonya Calderon and husband Eran of Odessa; six brothers:  Eliseo Enriquez of Ft. Worth, Vincent Enriquez of Irving, Candelario Calderon Jr. of Van Horn, Jose Calderon of Phoenix, AZ, Rosendo Calderon of El Paso, and Fernando Calderon of Van Horn; three sisters:  Rafaela Sanchez of Van Horn, Josefina Carrillo of Anna, TX, and Irma Loft of Sun City, AZ; four grandchildren:  Kevin, Amy, Issac, and Nickoli.

His parent and three brothers:  Ernesto Enriquez, Adan Enriquez, and Oscar Calderon, precede him in death.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2010 at Acres West Funeral Chapel, officiated by Father Mark Woodruff.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory and online condolences may be sent at acreswestfuneral.com.

Tabita Garcia

Tabita Garcia, 18, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.

Viewing is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Daniel Wright of Pecos; one daughter, Milagros Brenda Loya of Pecos; her parents, Noraima G. Mendez and Jesus Roberto Mendez of Pecos; three sisters, Areli Mendez of Pecos, Jessica and Yadira Hernandez of Odessa; grandparents, Jose C. Garcia of Pecos and Lupe Salcido of Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Josefina Alvarez

Josefina “Josie” Alvarez, 87, of Pecos, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 26, 1923, in Balmorhea, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ciriaco and Manuela Ortega; her husband, Guadalupe Alvarez; one son, Florencio Polanco; four sisters, Juanita Trujillo, Alvesa Gomez, Luz Ortega and Jesusita Pino; three brothers, Benita, Salvador and Louis Ortega.

Survivors include eight sons, Ernesto and Lucy Polanco of Nillington, TN., Marcelo and Diedre Polanco of LaFayette, LA., Camilo and Gloria Polanco of San Antonio, Adolfo and Adelita Alvarez of Sonora, Albert and Virginia Alvarez of Carlsbad, N.M., Antonio and Leti Alvarez of San Antonio, Daniel and Delma Alvarez of Odessa and Abel Alvarez of Pecos; three daughters, Teri Salcido nd Natividad of Pecos, Mary Hernandez of San Antonio, Betty Rodriguez and Genaro of San Angelo; 37 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donnie Myles Jr.

Donnie Myles Jr., 22, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 21, 1987, in Monahans, was a labor city employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Myles was preceded in death by his father, Donnie Myles Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Avila Myles of Pecos; one son, Donnie Myles III of Pecos; one daughter, Ebony Myles of Pecos; his mother, Ruby N. Myles of Pecos; his grandparents, Lillie Mae Bailey of Pecos and Sam Myles of Scurry, Tx.; one brother, Preston Myles of Pecos; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Garcia

Andrew Garcia, 22, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at his residence.

Mass was held at 9 a.m., Monday, Aug. 23, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church in Pecos, with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born March 21, 1988, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Florencio Garcia of Pecos.

Survivors include his companion, Rosario Cerna of Pecos; his mother, Melissa Garcia of Pecos; his grandfather, Florencio Garcia Sr. of Barstow; one son, Jayden Garcia of Pecos; one daughter, Jericka Garcia of Pecos; one brother, Adam Garcia of Pecos; two sisters, Amber Marie Lopez and Ashley Leann Garcia of Pecos; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Zaragosa

Ruben Zaragosa, 58, of Pecos, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 28, 1952, in Saragosa, was a self employed laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Julio R. and Vicenta Torres Zaragosa; one son, Ruben Mark Zaragosa of Pecos; one daughter, Irene Zaragosa of Pecos; four sisters, Juana Carrillo of Pecos, Felipa Gamboa of Odessa, Elfida Zuniga of Pecos, Rosa Zaragosa of Pecos and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rex Lee Pigmon

Rex Lee Pigmon, 83, longtime rancher in Winkler, Ward and Reeves counties, passed away at the ranch on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the First Baptist Church in Kermit with Bro. Dudley Mullins officiating. Burial and graveside services were held at 2 p.m. at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

He was born to Orvin and Winnie Mae Vest Pigmon on Jan. 17, 1927 in Barstow, Texas and married Nita in Monahans on Dec. 9, 1950. He lived his whole life on the ranch doing what he dearly loved; was a lifetime member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, National Rifle Association, First Baptist Church of Monahans and Kermit and served as an honorary director of the Ward County livestock Show. He was also a lifelong member of the Grand Lodge of Texas (Monahans No. 952) and Knights Templar of Texas Commandry No. 110.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother, Bill Pigmon.

Survivors include his wife, Nita of Kermit; two daughters, Vicki Pigmon of Kermit and Lisa Pigmon Blanton of Odessa; and one granddaughter and four nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the West Texas Rehab, First Baptist Church of Monahans or Kermit, the 4-H programs of Ward or Winkler Counties, or the charity of your choice.

Harkey Funeral Home of Monahans was in charge of arrangements.

Richard Jenkins

Richard Hamilton Jenkins, 66, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Nov. 18, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia, was a retired driver, a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce C. Jenkins of Pecos; a special friend, Ernest Ballard of Pecos; three daughters, Lisa Baker and husband, Kevin of North Carolina, Judy Elliott and husband Mitchell of Odessa, April Valenzuela and husband Fernando of Midland; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Petra Aguero

Petra Aguero, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Aguero was born April 14, 1919, in Big Lake, Tx., was a devoted Catholic and served as a Guadalupana, the Altar Society and was a cursillista. She was an avid homemaker serving all her family cooking and feeding them. She loved helping others and would often help those in need with money or food.

She grew up in Big Lake and her favorite thing to do was attending church functions, for she truly loved the Lord.

Aguero was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Demetrio Aguero Jr. and a baby daughter, Magdalena.

Survivors include one son, Demetrio Aguero III of Pecos; two daughters, Mary Martha Martinez of Lacoste, Tx., Petra “Tona” Aguero Payen of Pecos; three brothers, Henry, Bebo and Adam Cobrarubio all of California; five sisters, Eva, Elfida, Ane, Chila and Elvira Cobrarubio all of California; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and four great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Lara Sr.

Manuel Rayos Lara Sr., 65 of Midland, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2010 at his residence.

Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Chapel.

A funeral mass will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by his wife, Felipa M. Lara of Midland; two sons, Manuel Lara Jr. of Midland and Joe L. Lara of San Antonio; his daughter, Rachel Stone of Midland; his brother, Antonio (Tonio) Lara Jr. also of Midland; five sisters, Blasa Lara of Pecos, Ramona Ybarra of Midland, Aleja Carrasco of Dallas and Nena Gutierrez and Mary Olguin both of Midland; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Funeral services are under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home.

Lucy Villa

Lucy Villa, 59, of Pecos, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at her residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 26, 1950, in Alpine, was raised in Odessa, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Villa was preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Francisca Ocon, brothers, Ramon and Orlando Ocon; one sister, Nancy Luna Ocon; one niece Mary Ann Salcido and one nephew Guadalupe Salcido.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Chabarria; three sons, Martin Chabarria of Monahans, Alejandro Chabarria of Kerrville, Adolfo Chabarria of Odessa; two daughters, Esmeralda Castillo of Grand Prairie, Yvonne Amarillias of Snyder; one sister, Lorenza Ocon of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven nieces and 15 nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Matta

Juan M. Matta Jr., 75, former Pecos resident, died Friday, July 30, 2010, in Abilene.

Viewing will take place Monday and Tuesday at Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Odessa.

He was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Presidio, Texas, but was raised in Pecos.

Matta was preceded in death by his wife, Felipa R. Matta; one grandson, Ruben O. Matta Jr.; one great-grandson, Aaron Orlando Saucedo; his parents, Juan Sr. and Epimenia M. Matta; two brothers, Pablo M. Matta and Manuel M. Garcia; four sisters, Cruz M. Pisana, Paula M. Ornelas, Sister Martha Ann and Mary M. Dutchover.

Survivors include one daughter, Rosemary M. Abila of Abilene; six sons, Ruben R. Matta of Bridgeport, Rolando R. Matta of El Cajon, Calif., Raul R. Matta, Ray R. Matta, Roger R. Matta, all of Odessa; three sisters, Eloisa M. Casias of Odessa, Maria G. Regino of McCamey, Virginia M. Ramirez of Zapata and Yolanda M. Ramirez of Pecos; three brothers, Manuel G. Matta of Ojinaga, Mexico, Paz M. Matta of Odessa, Hector M. Matta of Pecos; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

Martinez Funeral Home of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

William Capshaw

William Morgan Capshaw, known since childhood as “Pete” died in Pecos, on July 28, 2010.

A memorial service at Lake Texoma will take place at a later date with a private burial.

He was born Jan. 28, 1923, in Durant, Okla., the fourth of five children of Carver and Vada Capshaw. He lived and was educated in his hometown until joining the army to serve in the Pacific theater in World War II. He quickly rose to the rank of Captain and returned to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State College. He married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Harrison, was employed for many years with Service Pipeline Company in Oklahoma. In 1958, the Capshaws became part owners of the family business, Acid Delinters, and moved to Pecos. In 1968, they bought Capshaw Oil Company, which Pete operated until his retirement. In retirement, he devoted more time to his lifelong interests of wood-working and fishing at his beloved Lake Texoma, where he continued to spend every summer. He maintained a garden all his life and was a voracious reader.

He outlived all his brothers and sisters and is survived by his wife Betty and daughter Joan of Pecos; his daughter, Jean of Salem, Ore., and three granddaughters – Katherine, Elizabeth and Mary Margaret.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pecos.

Lilliam Lamb

Lillian Lamb, 83, former resident, diedJuly 24, 2010 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Carlsbad with Pastor David Prell officiating.

Interment followed in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Lillian Lamb was born June 14, 1927 in Ft. Stockton, TX. She attended Elementary School in Ft. Stockton and then moved with her family to El Paso as a young girl. Lillian married Elvis Lamb on September 27, 1943 in Las Cruces. They later moved to Pecos, TX where they were members of Calvary Baptist Church for 40 years. Elvis and Lillian relocated to Carlsbad in 1992.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvis Lee Lamb, Sr.; three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include six children: Lynda Lee Arrufat of El Paso, Elvis Lee Lamb of Austin, Johnny Frank Lamb of Carlsbad, N.M., Larry Joe Lamb of Carlsbad, Melba Heath of Carlsbad, James Lamb of Pecos; 14 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren and one sister, Lena Gelstahorpe of El Paso.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blodgett Street, Baptist Church, 1500 West Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home of Carlsbad, N.M. was in the charge of arrangements.

Rafaela Orozco

Rafaela Orozco, 47, of Balmorhea, died Friday, July 23, 2010, in Presidio County, following a motor vehicle accident.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial was in Balmorhea Cemetery. She was born Sept. 26, 1962, in Mexico, was a cafeteria worker for Balmorhea ISD and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Armando Orozco of Balmorhea; her parents, Eduardo Bailon and Emma Muniz of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Amanda Orozco of Balmorhea; three brothers, Mario, Valentin and Agustin Bailon, all of Chih., Mexico; six sisters, Olivia Flores of Denver, Colo., Rocio, Marta, Martina, Flor and Ester Bailon of Chih., Mexico.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Gaston Tarango

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Gaston Tarango on July 23, 2010. He was a loving husband, wonderful dad, attentive son, beloved brother, adored uncle, loved and respected teacher, and a true friend.

Gaston was born on Oct. 11, 1963 in Pecos, where he was also raised. He was a 1982 Pecos High School graduate. He attended Howard College and then transferred to Tarleton State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1988 and he returned to Pecos. He later commuted to Sul Ross State University and completed his teaching certificate in 1999. His teaching career began at Barstow Elementary and continued at Zavala Elementary. The last 10 years were spent at Crockett Middle School, where he taught 8th grade science. He completed 16 years with the school district.

For several summers he enjoyed working at the Pecos Cantaloupe Shed and later as a cantaloupe vendor. Gaston enjoyed watching golf and baseball. He loved hunting, stock showing, fighting roosters and keeping in touch with family and friends. He was a former member of the rodeo committee and an active member in the Livestock Show Committee.

Those left to mourn are: his wife Mary, daughter Marissa and son Mateo Tarango, parent Manuel and Alicia Tarango, sister Maribel, brother-in-law Orlando and his nieces Mysela and Miranda Alvarez, father-in-law Teodoro Cabral, sister-in-law Rosemary Varela and nieces Frances and Alejandra Varela, brother-in-law Ted Cabral and wife Marie, nephew Theodore Cabral and wife Cynthia and great nieces and nephews Arianna, Julian, Gabriela and Anthony, sister-in-law Lydia and husband Mike and nieces Miranda, Whitney, Micah and Elizabeth Secor, and great-nephew Jacob Secor, brother-in-law Manuel and wife Marisela and niece and nephew Amanda and Beto Cabral. He is also survived by many other family members and a wonderful set of friends.

While our hearts break here, God and his angels rejoice in Heaven because Gaston is in their presence. We can never thank God enough for allowing our beloved Gaston to bring us such joy in his 46 years of life. He was truly a blessing! Until that day when we meet in heaven, rest in peace, we all love you and will miss you more than words can describe.

Funeral services for Manuel Gaston Tarango were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery. A rosary was held on Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m., at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Franco

Robert Franco our beloved father, husband, brother and friend, joined his heavenly family, July 23, 2010.

The pain and suffering that he endured on earth has been eternally replaced with blissful peace and happiness. We eagerly await our joyful reunion in heaven with him and look forward to spending infinity by his side. We celebrate his wonderful life and accomplishments and are forever thankful for the life lessons that he shared with us. As a husband, he was compassionate, loving and faithful. As a father, he was stern, strong and fair. As a brother and friend, he was someone that could be counted on to help out and do the right thing. He will be missed greatly, but we take comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering and has joined his mother and father in Heaven; as we know he missed them dearly.

There was no one word to describe you…Dad seems too small a word to describe the person you were to all of us. You were our shoulder to cry on, our biggest fan in spots that never missed an event, our financial advisor, and most important, our best friend. There was no role in our lives that you did not fill. Dad, you continued to be our inspiration. Your love for all of us has shown us what a real family is supposed to be like. None of us will ever compare to you, but we feel privileged to have had such a wonderful role model. The type of marriage that you and mother shared was admired by the whole family and by many people in town. The dedication that you had for your loving wife had us all in awe. It was evident to all that you and mom were a match made in Heaven. Dad, we love you eternally. We choose not to say goodbye because we will see you again. Until that day, we live with the precious memories of our daddy.

He dedicated a lifetime to providing for his family working for over 40 years as a lease operator in the oilfield for shell Oil which later became Altura then changed again to the present company Oxy.

My dad left behind many family members including his loving wife of 43 years Irene; two beautiful daughters, Virginia Palomino of Pecos, Christina Franco of Midland; two loyal sons, Mike Franco of Midland and Robert Franco of Midland; Grandchildren were: Jennifer Licon; Brittany and Pony Palomino; Bianca and Anthony Herrera; Victoria Ramos; Bobby Franco; Ilayna and Elian Franco; and two great-grandchildren, Jazlynn and Bradynn Licon; two brothers, Raul N. Franco of Odessa and Rogelio N. Franco of Kermit; five sisters, Emma Banuelos of Hobbs, N.M., Delma Gerrero of Odessa, Leonora Franco, Belia Martinez and Mary Franco, all of Kermit.

Robert N. Franco was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Midland, he was 62.

Funeral services for Robert N. Franco are scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 10 a.m., at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church in Pecos with interment in Mount Evergreen Cemetery, also in Pecos.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel in Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rafaela Orosco

Services are incomplete for Rafaela Orosco, 47, of Balmorhea, who died Saturday, June 24, 2010, in a motor vehicle accident.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home, of Pecos, is in charge of arrangements.

Gaston Tarango

Gaston Tarango, 46, of Pecos, died Friday, June 23, 2010, following a motor vehicle accident.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Oct. 11, 1963, in Pecos, was a Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Teacher, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Tarango of Pecos; one son, Gaston Mateo Tarango of Pecos; one daughter, Marissa Raquel Tarango of Pecos; his parents, Manuel and Marta Alicia Tarango of Pecos; one sister, Maribel Alicia and husband, Orlando of Pecos; two nieces, Mysela and Miranda Alvarez of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Gonzales-Castro

Maria Guadalupe Gonzales-Castro, age 56, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, at a hospital in Corpus Christi.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, in Saint Agnes Catholic Church, of Fort Stockton.  Interment followed at the local St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents, Yldefonso Gonzales and Clara Gonzales; two daughters, Michelle Castro and Amanda Castro; one brother, David Gonzales; one sister, Alicia Montoya; two grandchildren, as well as other family and friends.

Services are entrusted to Gentry Funeral Home.

Ralph Garcia

On July 15, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, Ralph Lara Garcia, age 56, peacefully went to greet his Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m., Thursday July 22, and from noon until 5 p.m., Friday.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Friday July 23, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Odessa.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 24, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church officiated by Father Bernardito Getigan.

Garcia was born June 26, 1954 to Manuel and Lola Garcia of Pecos. He was loved by all but most of all he loved God and his family. He was employed by Cisco Ford Equipment, a loving, wonderful and supportive family for 32 years.  Ralph was an active member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, a member of Holy Name Society for 32 years, Parish Counsel, Catholic Charity Board, CCD Youth Ministry, served as Usher and Commentator, and Secretary for Holy Name.

He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Garcia,  nieces and nephews Hope Harcrow, Angel Garcia, and Omar Leyva.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Elizabeth Garcia; his mother Lola Garcia; sons Robert Lujan and wife Myra of Royse City, Raymond Lujan of Odessa, and daughter Lyneta Mendoza and husband Toby of Lubbock; grandchildren Daniel and Alexandria Lujan, Nevaeh Lujan, Elisabeth and Koby Mendoza; #1 niece Diana Morales of Princeton; brothers, Rudy Garcia and wife Frances of Alpine, Robert Garcia of Pecos; sisters, Rebecca Harcrow of Pyote, Rosie Leyva and husband John of El Paso, brother in-law, C.J. Harcrow and Fiance’ Becky of Buffalo; Goddaughter, Brittany Cisneros of Odessa,  numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins

Arrangements are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors and online condolences may be sent to ralphgarciacondolences@hotmail.com.  

Marianne Kingsbury Hart

Marianne Kingsbury Hart, age 94, of Harker Heights, Tx., died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at a local hospital.

A Memorial Service was held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 19, at First United Methodist Church of Killeen.

She was born Nov. 23, 1915, in Boulder, CO, to Dr. Joseph L. and Mabel Kluss Kingsbury. After graduating from North Texas State Teachers College in 1937 with a B.S. in Elementary Education, she moved to Pecos, to teach first grade, married Wesley Page Hart on July 12, 1938. After the birth of their three children, she returned to teaching first grade and retired after 25 years in the same classroom. Her greatest honor was being named Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1964, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pecos, where she taught Sunday School and was a UMWofficer. She was involved in the Retired Teachers Association, Girl Scouts of America, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Reeves County Hospital Auxiliary.

After moving to Harker Heights in 1994, she joined the First United Methodist Church of Killeen, the Mary Ruth Circle of UMW, the Wesley Sunday School class, the Retired Teachers Association, and was a former member of Wednesday Review Club.

Hart was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wesley Hart, brother Frederick Kingsbury, sister Margaret Meyer, and niece Marilyn Masoner.

Survivors include her son Richard and Karen Hart (Plano, TX); daughters Jean Gallinger (Pottsboro, TX) and Margaret and Mike Helm (Harker Heights, TX); grandsons Ric Hart (San Antonio, TX), Kyle Hart (Coleman, TX), Jeff and Kari Helm (Arlington, VA), and Wes and Brandi Helm (Lesotho, Africa); and granddaughter Emily Hart (San Marcos, TX); three nieces, one nephew, and countless friends and former students. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 508 N. Gray, Killeen, TX 76543, or Young Life TX 311, 1703 South W.S. Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76543.

Words of comfort may be extended to the family on line at HYPERLINK "http://www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com" www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com.

Services have been entrusted to Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.

Larry Jasso Jr.

Larry Jasso, Jr., age 50, of Odessa (formerly of Monahans) died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in Odessa.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Monahans with Reverend Jeppie Wilson officiating.

He was born Oct. 25, 1959 in Pecos, Texas. He was a Field Supervisor in the oilfield.

We are saying goodbye to a wonderful man. A man who was the epitomy of a friend, father, son and husband. Larry Jasso Jr. lived a life full of energy who loved God, his family and never knew a stranger. Larry won the hearts of many and used his life to serve. He was a wonderful and Godly man. God’s plan is perfect and in his perfect plan he called Larry to cross the threshold of death to eternal life. He was not a Godly man who pressed his faith on anyone. You could just see it shine out of him. Life is fragile. Larry lived like life was fragile. He lived and enjoyed every one of life’s little gifts. He never took anything for granted. He will truly be missed by many.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Jasso of Odessa; one son, Larry Jasso of Odessa; two daughters, Jennifer McCully and husband T.J. of Lubbock and Traci Porras and husband Roy of Monahans; his mother, Maria Jasso of Barstow; two brothers, Joel Jasso of Monahans and Ruben Jasso of Monahans; one sister, Becky Jaquez of Pecos; and four grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home.

Consuelo R. Burchard

Our beloved mother went to be with her Lord on the Sabbath, July 17, 2010. Consuelo R. Burchard 77, of Toyah was born on December 10, 1932 in Allende, Coah., Mexico to German and Amparo Rodriquez. She came to America in June 1949, as the very young bride of Julian Sanchez. They resided at the Rustler Springs Ranch in Culberson County where she began to raise a young family. Letters a few times a year were their only communication with family in Mexico. The secluded and rough ranch life shaped her character and made her a strong and able woman; a true survivor.

She came to Toyah in 1957, in order for her children to begin their school years, but weekends and summers were most often spent back at that beautiful and God Blessed place known as, "The Rustler". Fishing and swimming in the ponds, looking for arrowheads, and climbing the hills; it was these past times as well as gardening and bottle and rock hunting that remained her ardent hobbies all of her life. And my how she loved to sew! Often times, her three boys showed up at school with matching cowboy shirts, with special yoke designs and well placed snaps, each hammered into place by her beautiful and feminine hands.

As well as a hardworking homemaker, wife, and mother, she worked as a nurses' aide at the Pecos Nursing Home in the late 1970's. She also worked at a nursery; flowers and fruit trees always having been her favorites.

Seven children were born to Julian and Consuelo Sanchez and these became some of the most difficult years of their young lives. Yet mellowed out in their later years, both admitted that these years also held some of the most precious and intense memories of their children and of each other.

Many years passed and mother remarried in 1988 to Mr. Jack Burchard, who passed from this world in 1996. Once again life's winding path led to ranch life. As we matured, we learned to revere our relationship with our mother and saw her blossom as a grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law. She will be eternally missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mother was preceeded in death by our father, Julian Sanchez in 1992, by a granddaughter, Shana Sanchez in 1993, by her husband, Jack Burchard in 1996, her oldest son, Julian Sanchez, Jr. in 2005, and her sister, Rosa Rodriquez.

She is survived by two sons; Fred Sanchez and family of Rogers, Tx., Herman Sanchez and family of Kinta, Ok. She is also survived by four daughters; Berta Begay and family of Toyah, Tx., Maria Miranda and family of Wink, Tx., Connie Alexander and family of Merkel, Tx., and Monnie Smith and family of Toyah, Tx., 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, four brothers; German and Malena Rodriguez and family, Oscar and Maria Rodriquez and family, Pedro and Gloria Rodriquez and family, and Alfonso Rodriguez and family, three sisters; Estela Rodriquez and family, Isamary Garcia and family, and Olga and husband, Ricardo Diaz and family.

Public visitation will be held at Pecos Funeral Home, Monday, July 19, 2010 between 6 and 8 pm. Memorial services for our Mother will be held at 9:30 am, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Toyah Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Byrd, of Balmorhea, officiating. Burial will follow at Toyah Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home.

Aaron Marruffo

Aaron Marruffo, 20, of San Antonio, died Friday, July 16, 2010, in Center, Tx.

Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, July 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 18, 1989, in Pecos, was a rig floor hand-oilfield employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Adrianna Valeriano Marruffo of San Antonio; one daughter, Jaelynn V. Marruffo of San Antonio; his parents, Daniel “Danny” and Norma Marruffo of Pecos; his grandparent, Concepcion Jasso of Mexico; two brothers, Gerardo Marruffo of Odessa and Richard Marruffo of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Yeary

William Newton Yeary, age 79, died at his residence in Fort Stockton, on Thursday, July 15, 2010. 

Graveside funeral services will be held at the local East Hill Cemetery, beginning at 7:00 in the evening, on Saturday, July 17. 

The public is welcome to come in on Friday and Saturday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to sign his attendance registration book, however, there will not be a formal visitation or viewing.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that charitable donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Survivors include his wife, Peggie Gene Sharp-Yeary; his son, Clifford Newton Yeary, his daughters, Beverly Joyce Yeary-Olsen, Quinnetta Denice Yeary, and Jonette Renee Yeary-Jeter, his five grandchildren, as well as other friends and family. Services are entrusted to Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton, Texas.

Jose Quintana

Jose Acosta Quintana, 72, of Pecos, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 9, 1937, in Ft. Stockton, had served in the U.S. Army, was a retired medical assistant and a Catholic.

Quintana was preceded in death by his parents, Dolores Quintana and Concepcion Acosta; two sisters, Juanita Quintana and Angelita Olibas.

Survivors include two sisters, Mercedes Ornelas and Celestina Rubio of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

W.H. "Bill" Cowden, Jr.

W.H. “Bill” Cowden, Jr. of Kent, TX and Midland, TX passed away on July 3, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Van Horn with Rev. Alan F. Cunningham, of San Angelo, officiating. A private family interment will be held at the family ranch in Kent, TX.

Bill was County Commissioner, a deputy Sheriff and a Justice of the Peace for Jeff Davis County. He served on the Board of Trustees and was past president of Bloys Campmeeting Association and served on the board of Directors and was past President of Rio Grand Electric Cooperative. Bill served on the Soil Conservation board, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Toyah Limpia Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Cowden was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Van Horn

He is survived by his wife Mary Alice; two daughters, Lou Cowden Edwards and husband Tim of Kent, and Lynne Cowden Gibson of Ketchum Idaho; one son, Dr. William Lee Cowden and wife Nancy, of Mertzon, TX; one sister, Nell Cowden King of San Antonio; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister Josephine Cowden Mareck

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials be made to the Bloys Campmeeting Association at 18120 State Highway 166, Fort Davis, TX 79734

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Ida Douglas

Ida “Bee” Douglas, 87, of Cisco died Friday July 9, 2010 in Homestead Nursing Center.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday in Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Reverend Zach Tunnell .

Mrs. Douglas was born in Silsbee, Texas on June 27, 1923 to James Marvin and Florence Olivia (Martin) Wynn.  She married Clarence Freeman Douglas, Sr. in April of 1943 in Fort Stockton, was a homemaker and a retired desk clerk at Sunday House Inn in Pecos and attended  Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1986; three brothers, Edward Wynn, Marvin Wynn and Martin Wynn; one sister, Elizabeth Cress; one daughter, Cathryn Kennedy and one son, Clarence Freeman Douglas, Jr.

Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Doulas of Cisco; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The family request that memorials be made to Redeemer Lutheran Learning Center, 1711 Conrad Hilton Avenue, Cisco, Texas 76437.

Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Monge

Mary Ramirez Monge, 47, of Pecos, died Monday, July 5, 2010.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 10, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born May 20, 1963, in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Ray Mora Jr. of El Paso, Jacob and Joel Cordero of Midland, Thomas Joseph “TJ” Rivera of Pecos and various cousins.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Troy Rodriguez

Troy Rodriguez, 46, of Pecos, died Monday, June 28, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa.

A chapel service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 11, 1963, in Pecos and was an artist.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Wenceslao C. Rodriguez and Helen Rodriguez.

Survivors include three brothers, Ben and Ramon Rodriguez of Queen Creek, Ariz., Ricky Rodriguez of Midland and one sister, Rena Rodriguez of Mesa, Ariz.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rita Lozano

Rita D. Lozano, 80, died Friday, June 25, 2010. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1929, in Balmorhea, was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her presence, love and strength will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Lozano was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Manuela Dominguez; brothers, Efren Dominguez, Ysidro Dominguez; sisters, Delores McIntire and Elvira Hernandez.

Survivors include her husband, Adolfo Lozano of Balmorhea; five daughters, Pat Bejaran, Elisa Gamboa and Mary Jane Ortega of Odessa, Billie Fay Garcia of Crane, Betty Offutt of Burlson, Tx.; four sisters, Angela Wilson of Jamborino, N.M., Pauly Lyles of El Paso, Maria Millan of Belflower, CA and Lydia Treser of California; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Melvin Sparkman

Melvin Leon Sparkman, 71, of Big Spring, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in a Lubbock hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Nalley-Pickle and Welch Rosewood Chapel with Lay Minister Rose Dunn-Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.

Melvin was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Olney. He was a master heavy equipment mechanic. He served in the Korean War.

He is survived by a son, Stuart Steven Sparkman of Arizona; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Underwood of Alabama, Elaine Sparkman of Texas and Ronda Heath of Washington; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; fourteen brothers and sisters, Martha Barbie of Apple Valley, Calif., Louise Travao of Stephenville, Wayne Sparkman of Pecos, Rodney Sparkman Jr. of Utah, Patricia Sparkman of Texas, Jimmy Sparkman of Alabama, Cynthia Chavez, Amando Esparza, Mary Franco, Alfonso Esparza, Virgina Jones, Jesse Esparza, Sylvia Hernandez and Susan Reyes, all of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Sparkman; his mother, Lacy Lucille White-Sparkman; and his stepmother, Francis Sparkman.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Eddie Ferguson

Eddie “Bull” Morris Ferguson Sr., 76, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, June 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with James Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Rosa Cemetery.

Eddie “Bull” Morris Ferguson Sr., was born on Sept. 17, 1933, in Mart, Tx. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was very involved in the Pecos community and loved to volunteer working with the youth in the community. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Ferguson of Pecos; five children, Stephanie Ferguson of Dallas, Lynnette Walters of Allan, Tx., Tyrone Ferguson of Anchorage, AK, Nickcole Ferguson of Austin, Sheldon Ferguson of Dallas; two brothers, Willie Lee Wright and Wallace Wright of Houston; one sister, Beverly Donahue of Woodway; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brooklyn Mejia

Brooklyn Marie Mejia, four years old, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 24, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born March 13, 2006, in Sherman, Tx., was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her parents, Desiree Sanchez and Isaac Hinojos of Pecos, John and Casey Mejia of Sherman; grandparents, Rachel Matta of Las Vegas, N.M., Valentin Sanchez of Ft. Stockton, Denise and Dean Krellich of Arthur City, Tx.; two sisters, Priscilla Mejia of Grandprairie, Aleia Cantelmo of Sherman; three brothers, Joshua Ryan Caro and Isaac Hinojos Jr. of Pecos, Jacob Mejia of Grandprarie; two uncles, Javier Orona of Pecos, Nestor Jr. and Cassie Mejia of Sherman; two aunts, Amanda Matta of Killeen, Mandy and Lance Friedmann of Texas; great-aunt, Sylvia Carrasco and great uncle Armando Matta and numerous cousins and friends.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Millie Villalobos

Millie Villalobos, 77, of Pecos died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born Aug. 11, 1932, in Pecos, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Villalobos was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino and Maria Lara; two brothers, Robert Lara and Ezequiel Diaz and five sisters, Eufemia Flores, Angela Romo, Anita Chavez, Juana Valencia and Carmen Contreras.

Survivors include her husband, Santa “SJ” Villalobos of Pecos; one brother, Louis Villalobos of Pecos; one daughter, Patricia Villalobos of California; one brother, Alberto Valencia of Pecos; one sister, Eloisa Sais of Pecos; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rex Weldon Owens

Rex Weldon Owens peacefully transcended to Heaven on June 17, 2010 surrounded by the love and presence of his four children. Rex was born on December 13, 1922 in Dillard, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the U.S. Maritime Services (Merchant Marines/Coast Guard) in February 1942 and saw service in the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Italy, North Atlantic, England, Holland, the Pacific, Philippines, Malaysia, China, and participated in the invasion of Normandy.

After his service in World War II he married the love of his life, Doris Janet Davis, and resided and raised their four children in Pecos Texas. Rex was a retired electrical construction engineer with Sterns Rogers and a vocational archeologist, living in numerous States throughout his beloved Country. Rex made numerous archeology discoveries in the Pecos Texas area donating the artifacts to the Pecos Museum. While living in Pima Arizona he discovered and excavated the Owens-Colvin archeological site donating all of his studies, artifacts and excavations to the Thatcher Museum.

Rex was preceded in death by his wife Doris Davis Owens and grandson, Wesley Edward Owens. He is survived by his son Rex Edward Owens (Skip), daughters Janet Owens-Severdia, Carol Owens and Melanie Owens-Root, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and many treasured relatives and friends.

He will always be remembered for his dynamic personality and his witty intellect.

Graveside Services, with military honors, will be conducted, 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2010, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ.

The family requests donations be made, in his name, to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ, or, The American Lung Association, 102 W. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ.

Willliam Scull

William “Bill/Billy” Robert Scull, died Friday, June 18, 2010 at his reidence.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, at the Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leona Corkhll, officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Odem, Tx.

He was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Taft, resided in Odem until 1965, when he moved to West Texas and then back to Odem in 1955. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII on the Pacific front. He retired as a supervisor for the waters systems with Pennzoil Sulphur Company, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Odem and was a supporter of the Elks Lodge.

Scull was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Senf Scull, one grandson, Emmitt Scull and one sister, Adelaide Scull.

Survivors include two sons, Hal Scull of Victoria, Wayman Scull of Balmorhea; two daughters, Lenell Scull Chandler of Odem, Trish Payne of Sinton; one sister, Mary Louise Morton of Lukin; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Rico

Raymond Rico, 40, of San Angelo, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at San Angelo Community Medical Center in San Angelo.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 21, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 30, 1969, in Monahans, was the general manager for STL, had been a lifetime Pecos resident and was a Catholic.

Rico was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Rico.

Survivors include his wife, Martina Gomez Rico of San Angelo; his parents, Francisco and Juana Rico of Barstow; one son, Raymond Rico Jr. of San Angelo; one daughter, Ashley Rico of San Angelo; two brothers, Frank Rico Jr. of El Paso, Mariano Rico of Pecos and two sisters, Peggy Rubio and Nancy Contreras of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Gordon Doty, Jr.

Edward Gordon Doty, Jr., died Sunday, June 13, 2010.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 17, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home following a private interment.

A native of Pecos and a long time resident of Austin, Gordon worked for the State of Texas and Lumberman’s Investment Corporation. He also taught data processing at Durham’s Business College. He was a graduate of the University of Texas and for his entire life he was a devoted Longhorn fan and supporter.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Chula Doty.

He is survived by one son, John Gordon Doty.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Animal Trustees of Austin. Obituary and guestbook are available online at HYPERLINK "http://www.wcfish.com" www.wcfish.com.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.

Francisca Gonzales

Francisca P. Gonzales, 95, of Marfa, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at her residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 14, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial in Merced Cemetery in Marfa.

She is survived by: Frances and David Steele of Odessa, Daniel and Cynthia Hernandez of Marfa, Susan Fuentes of Pecos, Javier and Theresa Prieto of Alpine, Ruben M. Fuentez of Balmorea; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hiram Cabello

Hiram Vicente Cabello died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 17, in Templo Agua Viva of Fort Stockton.  Interment will follow at East Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his mother, Sarahi F. Cabello; his father, Vicente Cabello, Jr.; one sister, Yadira Dominguez; his maternal grandparents, Francisco and Maria Dominguez, and his paternal grandparents, Vicente and Zoila Cabello. 

Services are entrusted to Gentry Funeral Home.

Raymond Rico

Raymond T. Rico, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, after a brief illness.

Funeral services are pending with Peaceful Garden Funeral Home in Pecos.

Rico was the youngest child born to Juana T. and Francisco Rico, on Oct. 30, 1969. He was the General Manager of Standards Testing Laboratories, in San Angelo, since 1997, was a dedicated force at STL and this was his passion. He enjoyed every aspect of the tire testing business and often made STL his home away from home.

Survivors include his parents, Juana and Francisco Rico; his wife of 20 years, Martina Rico of San Angelo; one son, Raymond Rico Jr; one daughter, Ashley Rico; two sisters, Nancy Rico, Peggy Rubio and her husband, Arturo; two brothers, Frank Rico and his wife, Crissy, Mariano Rico and his wife, Rose; a niece and nephew that he loved as his own children, Elliot Rico and Tabitha Reyes; he also leaves a large host of loving nieces and nephews, a dedicated staff at STL and his loyal secretary, Robbie Raven.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guadalupe Carrasco

Guadalupe Carrasco, 96, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 4, 1914, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired Duval Sulphur Mine employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by his parents, Canuto and Angelita Carrasco and by his wife, Marina Carrasco.

Survivors include three sons, Arnulfo Carrasco of Pecos, Gabriel Lee Ulate of Pecos, Bobby Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Celia Ulate and Mary Ramos of Pecos; one brother, Nick Carrasco of Pecos; one sister, Manuela Contrers of Pecos; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ona Mae White

Ona Mae White, 70, of Pecos, died Friday, June 11, 2010, in Teague, Tx.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 14, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born April 11, 1940, in Teague, was the owner of Long Horn Bar and C&O Vending, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

White was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Opal Petty; one brother, Roy Petty of Westbrook; one brother, Roy Petty; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Charles White; four sons, James Robinson of Pyote, Danny and Charlie Dwayn White of Odessa, David White of Vadella, Ill.; four daughters, Kathy Cravey of Pecos, Judy Thompson of Seguin, Tx., Donna James of Odessa, Lela Hunt of Midland; thee sisters, Janie Douly of Crosby, Hazel Smith of Dunn, Inez Gilbert of Channel View, Tx.; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guadalupe Sanchez

Guadalupe Montelongo Sanchez, 90, of Coyanosa, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Fort Stockton.

Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 12, at St. Isadora Catholic Church, in Coyanosa, with burial in Imperial.

She was born Sept. 22, 1919, in Sinton, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Sanchez was preceded in death by one son, Benny Sanchez.

Survivors include two sons, Romeo Sanchez and wife Leonor of Monahans, Romeo Sanchez Jr. and wife Bibiana of California; daughter-in-law, Josie Sanchez of El Dorado; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ciro Montano

Ciro G. Montano, 77, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 9, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 31, 1933, in Huasca Hidalgo, Mexico, was a retired heavy equipment mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Montano was preceded in death by his children, Ciro Jr., Carlos and Yolanda; one grandson, Victor Samuel Romo Jr.; one brother, Abran Garcia Montano and one sister, Vicenta Garcia Montano. Survivors include his wife, Rita Rodriguez Montano; four sons, Hector Montano of Odessa, Rafael and Ruben Montano of Pecos, Jaime Montano of San Antonio; one daughter, Alma Romo of Pecos; two brothers, Felipe and Rodrigo Garcia Montano of Mexico City, Mexico; two sisters, Elvira Garcia Montano of Mexico City, Mexico, Ermelinda Garcia Montano of Hidalgo, Mexico; 39 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sotero Navarrete

Sotero Navarrete, 65, of Pecos, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at his residence.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Monday, June 7, at Church of Christ, 4th and Bois D’Arc with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 10, 1945, in Cuchillo Parado, Chih., Mexico, was an agriculture farm laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Irma De Cardenes; two sons, Omar Navarrete of Odessa, Javier Navarrete of Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico; one brother, Ysidro Navarrette of Pecos; one sister, Angelica N. Gabaldon of Pecos and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cruz Payne

Cruz Payne, 91, of Alpine, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 at Our Lady of Peace and burial to follow at the Holy Angels cemetery, with Fr. Mike Alcuino officiating. Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Payne was born in Terlingua, Texas on May 4, 1919 to Manuel and Paulina Bustamante. She had worked as a caregiver for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband and son: Rockey Sr. and Rockey Jr.; her parents: Manuel and Paulina Bustamante, three brothers: Jesus, Jose, and Daniel Bustamante; one sister: Genoveva Sanchez and one great-great-grandson: Shon Beck.

She is survived by her friend and companion, Alejandro Sandate of Alpine; two sons, Manuel Payne of Alpine, and Larry Payne of Horizon City, Texas; two daughters, Nora Geron and Susie Acosta of Pecos; five sisters, Maria Espinoza of Odessa, Eulalia Muniz of Alpine, Ester Deleon of Lubbock and Mauricia Luna of Fort Worth; one brother, Rudy Bustamante of Alpine; 11 grandchildren; 21great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ramon Tarin

Ramon Tarin, 68, of Fort Stockton, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services were held at 10 a.m., at Seven Day Adventist in Saragosa with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 22, 1941, in Mexico, was a heavy equipment operator and a lifetime Balmorhea resident.

Survivors include one daughter, Joann Tarin of Fort Stockton; three brothers, Merced Herman Tarin of Balmorhea, Victor Tarin of Pecos, Chano Tarin of Pecos; six sister, Luz Alvarez of Pecos, Terry Barragan and Leticia Frazier of Balmorhea, Simona Navarrete of Irving, Mary Alabdaia of Mesquite, Munda Gutierrez of Mexico; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Winn

Elizabeth “Robbie” Marie Winn, age 51, died Wednesday, June 2, in Fort Stockton.

Graveside funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 7, in the East Hill Cemetery of Fort Stockton.

Survivors include one daughter, daughter, Sommer Tapia; one son, Robert Earl Ramsey; her mother, Barbara Eisler; one sister, Pamela Hass and two grandchildren.

Services are entrusted to Gentry Funeral Home.

Gilberto Juarez

Gilberto Juarez, 80, of Pecos, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 28, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Sierra Blanca, was a retired meat market manager, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Cathoic.

Juarez was preceded in death one sister, Socorro Juarez and one son, Tony Juarez.

Survivors include his wife, Ermelinda Juarez of Pecos; three daughters, Susie and husband, Frank Orona of Pecos, Anita and husband, Clemente Urquidez of Carlsbad, N.M., Betty Ann and husband, Ismael Hignojos of Ft. Stockton; three brothers, Merced Juarez of Jal, N.M., Ricardo Juarez of Ft. Hancock, Patricio Juarez of Odessa; two sisters, Cuca Aguilar and Martina Wethington of El Paso; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Presiliana Mora Lopez

Presiliana Mora Lopez, age 97, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at her residence in Jal, N.M. 

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., MST, Wednesday, May 26, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with burial in Jal Cemetery.

She was born May 22, 1913 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Daniel and Seturnina (Lujan) Mora. 

Survivors include include four sons: Jose F. Lopez and Epifanio M. Lopez both of Jal, NM, and Juan M. Lopez and Pedro M. Lopez, both of Midland; two daughters, Juliana L. Barrera of Andrews and Maria Fierro of Odessa; 48 grandchildren; 119 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Alberto Mendoza

Alberto C. Mendoza, 83,went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery.

He was born April 15, 1927, to Valentine and Valentina Mendoza. He was married to the late Berta Lara Mendoza.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Jesus Mendoza, Manuel Mendoza, Jose Mendoza and Roman Mendoza; sisters, Gabriela Mendoza, Bonifacia Mendoza, and Nicolasa Mendoza.

Survivors include his sister, Maria Guillen of Bovina; his daughters, Elida Mendoza and Lidia Mendoza of Midland, Mary Meissner and husband Robert of Midland, Alicia Curtis and husband Roberto of Ft. Stockton, Virginia Rodriguez and husband Pablo of Beaumont, Hope Rayos of League City, Tx.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Tx. 79701.

Thank you Dad, you will not be forgotten; you will live on in your children and grandchildren. God may have seen fit to call you to the “Promised Land,” but our memories of you will live on…we promise. Please find strength in God, and also find strength in knowing you are loved and will continue to be loved and missed.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eleno "Sparky" Sanchez

Eleno “Sparky” Sanchez, 43, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, in New Mexico.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, May 21, in the chapel of Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.  Burial will follow in the East Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his father, Eleno L. Sanchez, his mother, Susana E. Sanchez, his wife, Cecilia Sanchez, his two brothers, Daniel F. Sanchez and John Joe Sanchez, and his five sisters, Selina A. Saunders, Sandra D. Bivens, Sonya M. Sweeney, Sue Lynn Sanchez, and Stephanie D. Hernandez.

Jackie McGowen

Jacquelyn McGowen, 81, died Wednesday, May 19, at Zale Lipshy Hospital at the Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday May 22, in the Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Neill Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park.

McGowen was a member of several literary clubs, various bridge clubs, and the Woodlawn Ladies Golf Association, was a 1945 graduate of Monahans High School and graduated from Tulsa University in 1949 with a degree in music, and was a lifelong Presbyterian church member.

Survivors include her husband R.B. McGowen, Jr. of Sherman; two sons, R.B. Jerry McGowen and Jack McGowen, both of Sherman; one sister, Jennie Thrasher of Monahan; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Psalm 150 Music Fund at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 322 W. Pecan, Sherman, TX 75090. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

James Moss

James Albert “Jim” Moss, 76, of Carlsbad, N.M., formerly of Pecos, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 27, at Sunset Church of Christ, 1308 W. Blodgett Street, in Carlsbad with Brian McGonagill, Terry McKean and Mike Veilleux officiating.

He was born Oct. 5, 1933, in Roswell, N.M., graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1951, from Abilene Christian University in May 1955, served in the U.S. Army and worked for Duval’s Sulphur Mine (Pennzoil) for 35 years at different locations; was a member of Sunset Church of Christ and served as a deacon.

Survivors include his wife, Loueva “Lucy” Hawkins Moss of Carlsbad, N.M.; one son, Brian Moss of Shepshed, England; one daughter, Diane Johnson of Carlsbad, N.M.; one brother, Robert D. “Bob” Moss of Carlsbad, N.M.; 12 grandchildren and numerous cousins, relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Christian Camp, c/o Sunset Church of Christ, 1308 W. Blodgett St., Carlsbad, 88220 or Lakeview Christian Home Hospice, 1300 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, 88220.

Frank Talamantez

Frank C. Talamantez, 68, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 1, 1942, in Toyah, was a retired oil field employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Talamantez was preceded in death by one son, David M. Talamantez.

Survivors include his wife, Estella M. Talamantez of Pecos; three daughters, Elva M. Talamantez and Ravina T. Martinez of Austin, Cristina T. Garcia of Pecos; one brother, Ray Talamantez of Pecos; two sisters, Romelia Herrera and Dolores Gomez of Pecos; five grandchildren, Ernest Tarango Jr., Destiny Garcia, David Talamantez Jr., Alfred Garcia Jr. and Alyanna Talamantez and one great-grandchild, David Talamantez III.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joan Cape

Joan Cape, 78, of Verhalen, died Sunday, May 16, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born March 10, 1932, in Edohoma, Okla., was a housewife and a lifetime Verhalen resident.

Survivors include her husband, Dwayne Cape; four daughters, Deanne Spivey of Odessa, Debbie Cape of Plainview, Dwana Huelster of San Antonio, Dorie Higginbotham of San Angelo; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Reyes Lujan

Reyes R. Lujan, 78, of Marfa, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Marfa.

She was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Marfa and was a Catholic.

Lujan was preceded in death by his parents, Rito and Maria Rivera; her husband, Mariano Lujan Sr.; and two sons, Jaime Lee and Jesse Lujan.

Survivors include two sons, Mariano Lujan Jr. of Carlsbad, N.M., Juan Antonio Lujan of Odessa; four daughters, Viola Paniagua of Riverton, Wy., Virginia Gonzales and Veronica Lujan of Pecos, Teresa Sanchez of Odessa; three brothers, Rito Rivera and Mariano Rivera of Marfa, Eddie Rivera of Hobbs, N.M.; seven sisters, Manuela Valverde of Denver City, Petra Lujan, Eliselda Torres, Patricia Rivera of Midland, Flora Conners of Gloria Rivera, Betty Bowman of Marfa; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Sandoval

Ruben Sandoval, 52, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at his residence.

Services will be held at a later date.

He was a lifetime Pecos resident.

Survivors include his wife, Eva J. Sandoval of Pecos; two brothers, Ines Sandoval and Aurelio Sandoval of Chihuahua, Mexico; two sisters, Angela Flores of Odessa and Elvira Sandoval of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willis Cook

Willis Cecil Cook, 89, of Beaumont, died May 9, 2010, at Dubuis Hospital.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.

He was born April 12, 1921, in Turrell, Arkansas, was raised in Pecos, had been a resident of the area for the past sixty-five years and worked as a lube operator for Unocal. He was co-founder of the Golden Triangle Racing Pigeon Club and is a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II on the USS Harrison DD573.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Marion Cook and Gene Cook; and sisters, Francis Wallace and Janis Morehead.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Cook; one daughter, Carita Cook; two brothers, Ernest and Johnny Lee Cook; one sister, Jo Ann Beauchamp; two grandchildren; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.

Ernesto Olvera

Ernesto G. Olvera, 65, of San Angelo, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in a local hospital.

Funeral services were held, Saturday, May 8, at St. Margaret Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo.

He was born July 28, 1944, in Presidio, married Connie Ortega and they shared 48 years together.

Olvera was preceded in death by his father and mother, Graciela Venegas of Pecos.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Olvera of San Angelo; four sons, Ernesto Olvera Jr. of Sherwood, Raymond Olvera, David Olvera and Angel Olvera; one daughter, Lisa Olvera; two sisters, Dorinda Millan an husband Jerry of Pecos, Araceli Vickrey and husband Gregg of Odessa and six grandchildren.

Israel Villescas

Israel Roddy Villescas, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at his resident.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice “Betty” Villescas of Pecos; two sons, Daniel Villescas and wife Priscilla of Carlsbad, N.M., Roddy Villescas and wife, Juanita of San Antonio; two daughters, Rosalinda Munoz and husband, Marcelino of Barstow, Mary Helen Urias and husband Mario of Iraan; one brother, Eloy Villescas of San Antonio; one sister, Beda Villescas of Marfa; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Stroade

Mildred Burnett Stroade, 88, of San Angelo, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at her home with her daughter by her side.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with David Dean, Steve Dean, Phil Dean and Mark Duncan officiating.

She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Roswell, N.M., married Fred Stroade of Balmorhea and together they ran the Balmorhea Farm and Ranch Store.

Stroade is preceded in death by her husband Fred and her son, Doyce Earl Stroade.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Stroade.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Catalina Londono, the Shannon Hospital doctors and nurses as well as the Vista Hospice and Med-Way home health care personnel.

Services are under the direction of the Pecos Funeral Home.

Sharlene Moore

Sharlene Shree Moore, 48, of Big Spring, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at her residence.

A celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, at Myers and Smith Chapel, in Big Spring, with Rev. William Vaughn officiating.

She was born Aug. 17, 1961, to Ida Lee and Emmit Charles Moore, Sr., in Beeville, Tx., graduated from high school in Pleasanton, graduated from Howard Junior College in Big Spring, then Texas A&I in Kingsville, had been a resident of Big Spring for over 30 yas and was employed for over 25 years by Western Container.

Moore was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her mother, Ida Lee Moore of Big Spring; one brother, Emmit Charles Moore, Jr. of Pecos; two nieces and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins from Beeville and Illinois.

Myers and Smith Funeral Home and Chapel were in charge of arrangements.

Isabel Florez

Isabel H. Florez, 88, of Pecos, died Friday, April 30, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial was in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Barstow, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Florez was preceded in death by her husband, Faustino Florez Sr. and one son, Faustino Florez, Jr.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Hernandez of Tuscan, Ariz., Ricardo Florez of Pecos; five daughters, Olga H. Munoz of Pecos, Gloria H. Ontiveros of Pecos, Grace H. Tarango, Yolanda H. Ortega of Odessa, Connie H. Herrera of Pecos; 37 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

H. W. “Levi” Garrett

At the age of 92, and with his only grandson ("Bozar") and his granddaughter ("Sonny") by his side, longtime Pecos resident H. W. “Levi” Garrett passed away at home in Cross Plains, Texas, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at Pecos Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The service will be officiated by Jimmy Rogers with burial immediately following at Fairview Cemetery.

Levi was born in Hamby, Jones County, Texas, on July 17, 1917. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nora Bell (Childers) and Carl Leggett Garrett, his loving wife Earline, daughter Cheryl Watts, sister Ruth Cunningham and brothers Carl Garrett, Jr. and Roy Garrett.  He is survived by daughters Bonnie Kribbs of Longview, Texas, Lynn Labay (Glenn) of Fort Stockton, Texas, and Kathy of Three Rivers, Texas, sisters Lois Echols of Lamesa, Texas, and Doris Morris of Lubbock, Texas, and brother Ray Garrett of Seminole, Texas. Levi also leaves behind 6 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 8 great-granddaughters, 5 great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many, many friends and associates.

Pallbearers will be Hoyt Foster, Ryder Foster, Ray Garrett, Tom Kelly, Garrett Rogers and Bob Westmoreland. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Blanchard, Cacy Day, Bobby Dosher, Pete Galvan, Bobby Hanks, Roddy Harrison, Glenn Labay, Doyle McGovern, Marcus Morris, Johnny Passmore, John Rediger and Robert Wai.

At a young age Levi had a dream of owning a restaurant some day. In the late 1930's while he was still living at home in Lamesa with his parents, brothers and sisters he heard he might be able to get started in the restaurant business in Pecos. So he packed up his belongings and moved to Pecos in pursuit of that dream. One of the first jobs he landed in Pecos was as a short order cook at the Blue Top Cafe on East 3rd Street. It was there that Levi met a waitress and the most gorgeous blonde he had ever laid his eyes on. Her name was Earline Frances Kelly. Somehow he managed to capture her attention too, and the two were married on September 17, 1940. After only a few years of marriage and the birth of a couple of daughters, Levi and Earline realized their "restaurant dream" when they built and opened the Continental Cafe on East 3rd Street. They operated that restaurant until their retirement in the 1980's. Levi and Earline were married almost 54 years at the time of her death in 1994.

Levi also served the citizens of Pecos and Reeves County as a City Councilman in the early 1960's and was responsible for significant beautification improvements made to Fairview Cemetery, which included placing the chain link fence around the perimeter as well as the planting of evergreen shrubs and trees.

During his life Levi was passionate about many things, but he especially loved watching professional football and baseball games on television, cooking Bar-B-Q and “son-of-a-gun” stew, planting and tending to vegetable gardens and fishing for anything he could snag on a hook. He was also well known for pulling practical jokes on others as well as writing some rather unique poetry, a talent he shared with many.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the West of the Pecos Museum (PO Box 1784, Pecos, 79772), the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame (PO Box 1883, Pecos, 79772) , or a charity of your choice.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Green

Bonnie Green, 91, of Midland, died Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Midland.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos.

Memorial services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Manor Park Chapel in Midland with Rev. Bill Billett, officiating.

Green was born Sept. 29, 1918, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Cynthia (Brock) and Thomas McMahan, came to Pecos when she was 19 and worked as a pink lady in the Pecos hospital for many years. She moved away to be near family in 2006 and was a member of the Methodist Church in Pecos.

Survivors include daughter, DeEtte Zant of Glasscock County and sister, Roxie Young of Austin.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jonny McMahan and her parents.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Estella Munoz

Estella Munoz, 60, of Pecos, died Sunday, April 18, 2010.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 20, 1949, in Calendaria, Tx., was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Protestant.

Munoz was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Hernandez and Isaic Flores; two brothers, Florencio Hernandez and Epifanio Hernandez; one son, Jose Munoz Jr. and her husband, Jose Munoz Sr.

Survivors include one son, Michael Munoz of Pecos; three daughters, Elida and Patricia Munoz of Pecos, Ysa Munoz Perez of Kansas; two brothers, Oscar and Ramon Hernandez of Pecos; one sister, Pabla Hernandez of Pecos; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Rodriguez

Maria Beatrice Rodriguez, 63, of Pecos, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 23, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 25, 1946, in San Antonio Del Bravo, Mexico, was a housewife and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Baltazar and Refugia Rodriguez.

Survivors include her husband, Dulces Rodriguez; three sons, Guadalupe “Speedy” Rodriguez of Pecos, Ruben and Rolando Rodriguez of Odessa; four daughters, Sonia Rodriguez and Sandra Pando of Odessa; two brothers, Juan Rodriguez of Muleshoe, Jose Rodriguez of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; four sisters, Ramona Montez of San Angelo, Francisca Hernandez, Enriqueta Rodriguez and Concha Lopez of Morton; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Erminia Zermeno

Erminia Zermeno, 65, of Pecos, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 23, 1944, in Pecos, was a Correctional Officer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include, two sons, Cesar Zermeno of Pecos, Oliver Zermeno of Odessa; two brothers, Mario Zermeno of Corpus Christi, George Zermeno of Barstow and three grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Galvan

Daniel Galvan, Sr., age 81, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital, in Fort Stockton.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 17, in St. Agnes Catholic Church of Fort Stockton with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Stockton.

He is preceded in death by: his father, Pedro Galvan, his mother, Antonia Maldonado Galvan, his brothers, G.M. (Bevo) Galvan and Modesto Galvan, and his sister, Petra Casillas.

Survivors include, his wife, Irene “Jane” Galvan, two sons, Larry Ozuna and Danny Galvan, Jr.; one daughter, Emma Sue Layton; four brothers, Paul Galvan, Frank Galvan, F.M. Galvan, and Pete Galvan; one sister, Aurora “Bolin” Galvan; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton was in charge of arrangements.

Edward Lewis

Edward “Stinky/Hobo” Lewis, 62, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in Albuquerque.

A chapel service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Terry II officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 3, 1947, in Pecos, was a truck driver and a Baptist.

Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lewis; his father, Robert Keaton; his step-father, Frank Shorter; one brother, Douglas Shorter and one sister, Sandra Shorter.

Survivors include his mother, E. Willie Shorter of Pecos; one son, James Edward Lewis of Japan; three daughters, Kimberly L. Lewis of California, Shawana L. Edmund of Airzona, Latrina Lewis Sanders of Washington; one brother, Clebourne Joiner of Ft. Worth; four sisters, Alma Swanson, Lynne Shorter of Ft. Worth, Mary Beasley, Patsy Shorter of Columbus, Ohio and several grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Ontiveros

Juanita F. Ontiveros, age 78, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at a local hospital in Fort Stockton.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 18, at First Baptist Church of Fort Stockton with burial at the local East Hill Cemetery.

She is preceded by her parents, Felix Flores and Blassa Tucker-Flores, and her husband, Eusebio Ontiveros, Sr., and her daughter, Elodia Ontiveros.

Survivors include four sons, Joe Ontiveros of Carlsbad, N.M., Jesse Ontiveros of Midland, Eusebio Ontiveros, Jr. of Fort Stockton, Orlando Ontiveros of Midland; one stepson, Robert Ontiveros of Victoria, Tx.; one daughter, Juanita Marquez; two brothers, Crescensio “C.T.” and Jesus Flores, both of Fort Stockton; six sisters, Eva Alvarado of Fort Stockton, Maria Rodriguez of Stanton, Margie Bennet of Midland, Anita Baeza of McCamey, Paula Baeza of Midland, and Catarina Casas, of Midland.

Gentry Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Ontiveros

Rosa Ontiveros, 83, of Pecos, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Odessa.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos.

Ontiveros was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Ontiveros, Sr., one son, Ricardo Ontiveros Jr. and one granddaughter, Lori Ontiveros.

Survivors include two daughters, Norma Florez and husband Ruben, Grace Alvarez and husband, Julian of Pecos; four sons, Domingo Ontiveros and wife Socorro of Rio Rancho, N.M., Luis Ontiveros and wife Gloria, Oscar Ontiveros, Armando Cortez and wife Eloisa of Pecos; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Demetrio Aguero

Demetrio Aguero, Jr., 96, of Pecos, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 16, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 22, 1913, in Snyder, was a retired heavy equipment operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Petra Cobrarubio Aguero; one son, Demetrio Aguero III of Pecos; two daughters, Mary Martha Martinez of La Coste, Tx., Petra “Tona” Aguero Payen of Pecos; one brother, Saragosa Aguero of San Angelo; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tomas Flores

Tomas Flores, 81, of Barstow, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Barstow, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired city employee/grounds keeper and a Catholic.

Flores was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Francisca De La Rosa Flores.

Survivors include one brother, Abram Flores of Barstow and one sister, Sabastina Madrid of Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Lewis

Edward “Stinky/Hobo” Lewis, 62, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in Albuquerque, N.M.

A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Terry II officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 3, 1947, in Pecos, was a truck driver and a Baptist.

Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lewis; his father, Robert Keaton; step-father, Frank Shorter; one brother, Douglas Shorter and one sister, Sandra Shorter.

Survivors include his mother, E. Willie Shorter of Pecos; one son, James Edward Lewis of Japan; three daughters, Kimberly L. Lewis of California, Shawana L. Edmund of Arizona, Latrina Lewis Sanders of Washington; one brother, Clebourne Joiner of Ft. Worth; four sisters, Alma Swanson, Lynne Shorter of Ft. Worth, Mary Beasley, Patsy Shorter of Columbus, Ohio and several grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Ontiveros

Services are incomplete for Rosa C. Ontiveros, 83, of Pecos, who died Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jacob Rayos

Jacob Rene Rayos, 32, died Sunday, April 11, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 15, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born May 18, 1977, to Reymundo and Katy N. Rayos.

Jacob Rene Rayos was a sheriff’s deputy for Reeves County for five years, a loving son, brother and father. He previously served his country in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist. His presence will be sorely missed by all who loved him.

Survivors include his parents, Reymundo and Katy N. Rayos of Pecos; three brothers, Tony, Raymond and Jonathan Rayos of Pecos; one sister, Amanda Rayos of Pecos; four daughters, Aeon Rayos, Jayme Ramirez, Azlaiah Rayos and Trinity Rayos of Pecos; one son, Anakin Rayos of Pecos; his grandmother, Rita Natividad of Pecos; uncles Marcelino Natividad, Agustin Natividad and Oscar Natividad of Pecos; aunts, Lupe Natividad, Cruz Natividad and Julia Rayos of Pecos, Tony Rayos Jr. of Peocs; various cousins, nieces and nephews, God Parents, Arturo and Sally Vasquez of Pecos. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Lewis

Services are incomplete for Edward Lewis, 62, of Albuquerque, N.M., who died Saturday, April 3, 2010.

He was born Jan. 3, 1947, in Albuquerque, N.M., was a truck driver and a Baptist.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charlie Smith

Charlie A. Smith, 85, of Midland, died on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Fairmont Park Church of Christ with Bill Johnson and Don Mitchell, officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Smith of Midland; two daughters Charlsie McDonald of Denton, Julie Lyons of Keller; one son Carl Smith of Hunter, Okla.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, V.T. Smith, Jr.

The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702; the Church of Christ Mission Fund, 3813 N. Midland Dr, Midland, Texas 79707; or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: HYPERLINK "http://www.npwelch.com"www.npwelch.com

Criselda Paz

Criselda G. Paz, 53, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at her residence.

Rosary is at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Eldorado.

Service is at 2 p.m., Friday at the church. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Survivors include her daughters, Natalie Paz and Caitlin Paz, both of San Angelo; son Benigno Paz III of San Angelo; parents Ambrosio and Virginia Garcia of Pecos; and sisters Sylvia Belman of Eldorado, Norma Arvizu of Houston and Myra Michaelis of Orange and one brother, Benjamin Garcia of Idaho.

Jesus Soto

Jesus Soto, 80, of Pecos, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 11, 1929, in Adobe, Tx., was a retired construction laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Villanueva Soto of Pecos; four sons, Jose, Gilbert, Jesse and Tony Soto, all of Pecos; three daughters, Margaret Franco and Lydia Salgado of Pecos, Lucy Soto of Odessa; one brother, Antonio “Tonico” Soto of

Watsonville, Calif., Ignacia Porras of Odessa; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jake Lewis

Services for Jake G. Lewis, 81, of Monahans are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Robert Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Monahans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services. He died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Hospice House in Odessa.

Jake was born November 9, 1928 in Pecos, Texas to Bob and Kate (Grissom) Lewis. He attended Pecos High School. He was enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp from 1950 – 1954, and served in the Korean War. He married Helen Singletary on December 27, 1967 in Raymondville, Texas. He worked for the Budweiser Company for many years, and also for Haliburton for 19 years. He was owner and operator of Jake’s Lounge for 35 years. He also loved fishing in Old Mexico.

Jake loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen Lewis of Monahans; his sons, Joey Lewis of Sierra Blanca, and Jimmy Lewis and wife Kayla of Monahans; and daughter Elexa Ann Rodriquez and husband Ray, of Houston. Also by 6 grandchildren, Kali and Sydney of Monahans, Amelia, Jakob, Sophia and Max of Houston. He is also survived by one sister, Kathleen Lewis Boggs of Gaffne, South Carolina, a cousin, Omar Divers of California, and a nephew, Barry Lewis of Garland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Kate Lewis, a brother, Robert Lewis and a sister, Gladys Penn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice House Foundation, Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, TX 79761

Wenceslada Barraza

Wenceslada “Chalo” Barraza, 100, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at her residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born June 26, 1909, in Toyah, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Barraza was preceded in death by one son, Fidel Barraza.

Survivors include one son, Raymundo Barraza of Rose Mead, Calif.; one daughter, Elisa Chaves of Pecos; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Cook

William “Bill” Louis Cook, 56, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Lubbock.

A church service was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 25, at the First Christian Church with Dr. Kenneth McIntosh officiating.

Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 27, 1953, in Pecos, was in corrections/locksmith, and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Cook was preceded in death by his father, Marion Cook.

Survivors include his mother, Annie Halfmann Cook of Pecos; one sister, Cynthia Cook and husband John R. Scott of Big Spring; two aunt, Jo Ann Beauchamp of San Angelo, Linda Bailey of Ballinger; three uncles, Ernest Cook of Pecos, Johnny Cook of Odessa, Willis Cook of Beaumont; one niece, Anna Scott of Big Spring and various cousins.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Novella Davis

Novella S. Davis, 89, of Pecos, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at her residence.

A chapel service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 27, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born June 28, 1920, in Pecos, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Protestant.

Davis was preceded in death by husband, Billy Davis, daughter, Patsy Payne and her parents, Tom and Edna Simmons.

Survivors include one son, James Edward “Jeff” Fisher of Big Spring; two daughters, Tommy “Sugar” and James Acker, Donna Hill both of Pecos; one brother, Billy Jim Simmons of Fort Worth; one sister, Tommie Lou Wilcoxson of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wenceslada Barraza

Services are incomplete for Wenceslada Barraza, 100, who died Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don Morton

Don Morton, 81, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, at West Park Baptist Church with Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will follow at Barstow Cemetery in Barstow.

He was born June 24, 1929, in Palacios, Tx., to Thomas and Irene Morton, he resided in Blessing, until moving to Pecos in 1970. A retired production superintendent and rancher, he was member of Barstow Baptist Church and former member and church treasurer of West Park Baptist Church.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, his desire to always leave things better than he found them, helped to enrich the lives of countless people who knew and loved him.

He has served his community in a number of capacities over the years including president of the Ward County Irrigation District, and served for a number of years as Director of the Rodeo Committee.

Morton was preceded in death by his son Allen Morton of Barstow.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Pecos; one son, Floyd Morton of Ft. Worth; grandsons, Jacob of Odessa, Zachary of Levelland and Charles of Ft. Worth and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him very much.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Elizondo

Rachel Galindo Elizondo, 53, of Odessa, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Hospice House.

Services will be held at a later date.

She was born in Pecos.

Survivors include three brothers, Ector Galindo of Pecos, Marcos Galindo of Odessa and Joe Luis Galindo of Fort Stockton; two sisters, Polly Chandler of Pecos and Janie Jaramillo of Odessa.

Acres West Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delma Gabaldon

Delma Nunez Gabaldon, 40, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 19, at Apostolica En La Fe De Cristo Rey, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 7, 1969, in Presidio, was a housewife, lifetime Pecos resident and a member of the Apostolic faith. Gabaldon was preceded in death by her mother, Josefina Nunez.

Survivors include her father, Manuel Nunez of Pecos; her husband, Edmundo Gabaldon of Pecos; three sons, Robert Lee Salgado, Edmundo Gabaldon Jr. and Ray Lee Gabaldon, all of Pecos; two daughters, Dana and Daniela Gabaldon of Pecos; four brothers, Cosme, Robert, Rodrigo and Noe Nunez of Pecos; one sister, Romelia Salgado of Pecos and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuela Rodriguez

Manuela Carrasco Rodriguez, 67, died of cancer at her home in Manteca, Calif.

Services were held in San Jose, Calif.

She was born April 2, 1942, in Pecos.

Survivors include two sons, Javier and Michael Rodriguez of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Christian and Sandi Rodriguez of San Jose, Calif.; three sisters, Elydia Mondragon and Maria Jesus Carrasco of Pecos and Tomasa Carrasco of San Jose, Calif.; three brothers, Guadalupe Carrasco of San Jose, Calif., Cristobal Carrasco of Pecos and Martin Carrasco of Ft. Stockton; aunts, Estella Villareal and Filomena Ramirez of Pecos, Sofia Gomez Hinojoz of San Jose, Calif.; one uncle, Stephen Gomez of Arizona; seven grandchildren.

Ismael Lara

Ismael V. Lara, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church.

He was a retired farmer, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by one daughter, Alicia Carrasco.

Survivors include his wife, Socorro (Irma) Lara of Pecos; his mother, Francisca Lara of Pecos; three sons, Ismael Lara Jr. and wife JoJo of Gardendale, Luis Lara and wife Lucy, Carlos Lara and wife Deana of Pecos; five daughters, Hilda Mendoza and husband Mark A. of Pecos, Irene Campos and husband Ricky of Hobbs, N.M., Icela Romero and husband Jerry of Ruidoso, N.M., Imelda Mendoza and husband Hector of Monahans; son-in-law Ruvel Carrasco of Pecos; three brothers, Lucio Lara and wife Katy of Odessa, Nasario Lara and wife Lisa, Miguel Lara and wife Isabel of Pecos; two sisters, Delia Florez and husband Maggie of Pecos, Delma Lozano and husband Edward of Odessa.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lupe Sandusky

Lupe Garza Sandusky, 71, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 19, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen.

She was born June 8, 1938, in Pecos, was a retired nurse and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sisters, Juanita Gutierrez of Chino Hills, Calif., Lily Talamantes of Edinburg, Tx.; and various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pete Almodova Gallego, Jr.

Pete Almodova Gallego, Jr., a lifelong resident of Alpine and son of a pioneering Alpine family, died at 12:01 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, on March 4, 2010. He was just past his 85th birthday, and several weeks short of celebrating the 63rd anniversary of his marriage to Elena Peña Gallego of Fort Stockton.

Pete A. Gallego, Jr., was born on February 17, 1925, in a very different Alpine. His father, Pete Russell Gallego, worked on area ranches and opened a family restaurant in 1917. His mother, Victoria Almodova, was an Apache Indian. She also assisted in the restaurant and tended to a family of 5 surviving children.

After serving in the Pacific Theater in the U.S. Army during World War II, he returned home determined to improve his hometown. He began to assist his mother, who was now a widow, and his sisters in running what was then known as the Green Café. He also began looking for ways to improve his community.

Pete A. Gallego soon became a pioneer in his own right; the first in his family to graduate from college (Sul Ross, Class of 1949), he championed educational and business opportunities for others.

Because it was difficult for Latinos to obtain loans from area banks, the local Catholic priest had gathered a group of parishioners and established a small credit union. Mr. Gallego, with an accounting background, was asked to manage it. He agreed to take responsibility for the new entity and became the 17th member and first Treasurer of Our Lady of Peace Credit Union. For years, it operated each evening from the dining room table in his home so people could borrow money or make payments after they got off work. Later, the Credit Union moved to the Green Café. Gallego served as Treasurer, President, Chairman or Member of the Board until relatively recently. He was so proud the small credit union created at his dining room table grew into the Alpine Community Credit Union with over $10 million in assets.

He ran for and became the first Latino elected to the Board of Trustees of the Alpine Independent School District, where he served 5 consecutive 3-year terms (1959-1974). During that time, he, along with his friends Francisco Valenzuela and Alberto Rojo, led the very controversial effort to end school segregation in Alpine. Their efforts led to the construction of a new high school, an additional wing of Central Elementary School, the remodeling of the old high school into a united junior high, and the closure of Centennial School. His leadership on school integration changed the face of Alpine.

His leadership on the desegregation issue also resulted in a boycott of his family restaurant. The boycott, along with the closure of Centennial School and the diversion of traffic away from Alpine due to the construction of a new interstate, all negatively impacted his business. To survive, he once more became a pioneer.

He was the first Latino to own commercial property on Holland Avenue, just north of the railroad tracks. He built Gallego’s Mexican Food Restaurant on East Holland and expanded his business by shipping chile rellenos, tamales, and masa to stores across West Texas and around the state. He was generous in helping people with jobs, food, and money so that they might continue their education.

Mr. Gallego closed his restaurant and retired in 1997, ending a business that had been in continuous operation for 80 years. He devoted his time to his wife, children and grandchildren and to helping in various causes. He also spent time riding his mowing tractor and maintaining his various properties. Pete A. Gallego influenced the lives of many and will be sorely missed.

Mr. Gallego is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Elena Peña Gallego; his daughter, Imelda Gallego García & her husband, José García, R.Ph., his daughter Rebecca P. Gallego, MD, and his son, State Representative Pete P. Gallego and his wife, María Elena Ram?n. He is also survived by his grandchildren María Imelda, María Elena and Briana García, Cristina P. Gallego, and Nicolás Miguel Ram?n Gallego. He was predeceased by his son, Robert Peña Gallego, his parents, three sisters and one brother.

A rosary will be held Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 7:00 pm with visitation following until 9:00 pm at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. The funeral will be held Monday, March 8, at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be at Holy Angel's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pete A. and Elena P. Gallego Scholarship Fund at Sul Ross State University. Checks may be mailed directly to Scholarships, P.O. Box C-114, Alpine, Texas 79831.

Nan Carpenter Cate

Nan Carpenter Cate of Verhalen, Texas passed away peacefully following complications of pneumonia on Sunday, March 7, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas.  Born on May 8, 1924 she was preceeded in death by her son Bruce, parents Ed J. Carpenter and Hilda Favor Carpenter, and brother Edward Carpenter.  She is survived by her husband, Alfred Cate of Verhalen, son Michael Cate and daughter-in-law Suzanne of Granbury, TX, daughter Molly Peterson of Breckenridge, TX ,  daughter-in-law Carolyn Carson Cate of Pahoa, HI, grandchildren Hilary Cate Ackerman and grandson-in-law David of Austin, Robin Cate of Dallas, Gabriel Cate and granddaughter–in-law Allison of Shreveport , Louisiana,  Kory Peterson and Kelly Peterson both of Lubbock, and two great grandchildren Soren and Caya Cate of Shreveport.  She is also survived by her sisters Patty Winters of Plainview, Betty Barr of Big Spring and Elaine Carpenter of Austin, and many nephews and nieces and friends.

Visitation will be at Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home in Big Spring Tuesday, March 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  A graveside service will be held at Peace Chapel , Trinity Memorial Cemetery, Big Spring, Wed. March 10 at 10:30 a.m.  A memorial service will be held Wed. afternoon at 4:00 at First UMC, Pecos, Tx.

Nan valued family above all else in her life which was filled with accomplishments and interests.  Earning a degree in Home Economics  (Foods and Nutrition) from Texas Tech College in 1945 she went on to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on a graduate fellowship.  However, before finishing her fellowship she married her high school sweetheart, Alfred Cate. 

While raising her family Nan worked as co-manager with Alfred of Cate Grocery and Mkt at Vincent, TX and later as bookkeeper at Verhalen Mercantile.   A life-long learner, she was very involved in the Modern Study Club of Pecos, serving as president two different terms and being selected as Outstanding Club Woman of the Year 2006 for the Western Division of the Texas Federated Women’s Clubs.  She researched and presented many programs on international affairs.

She was a woman of great faith who loved the United Methodist Church especially for its strong emphasis on education and social justice.   She served in United Methodist Women for many years, leading them as president for several terms. 

Nan served as the County Extension Agent for Reeves and Loving Counties from 1980-82.  Pursuing her love of learning she went back to college at Sul Ross University earning 27 hours in English, History and Math.   Her love of reading, especially history, was matched by her love of playing bridge.  She and Alfred belonged to several bridge clubs in the Pecos area.

Above all her other accomplishments, Nan prized her family.  Her husband Alfred , children and grandchildren all know they were loved unconditionally by her.  Her influence is strong in all their lives.  Her memory will serve as a guiding force to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.

Ollie Payne

Ollie Carrol Payne died peacefully Friday morning, March 5, 2010, in his 88th year.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Eugene Copeland of Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, will officiate. He will be laid to rest privately, next to his wife, Oma Lee, in the Mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: Mr. Payne will lie in state at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Monday where family and friends will be received in the Great Room from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorials: Consideration of contributions to the West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, Texas 79772, 432-445-5076, or the American Red Cross, Chisholm Trail Chapter, 1515 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76111, honoring Ollie's memory, is suggested.

Born on Jan. 31, 1922, in Pecos, Ollie was the youngest son of Phillip Roquello and Dora Mabel Buchanan Payne. He was a 1939 graduate of Pecos High School and married Oma Lee Smith on March 25, 1942.

Ollie entered the military in January 1943. During World War II, he was wounded and received an honorable discharge in December 1945.

Following his military service, Ollie returned to Pecos where he worked for Community Public Service Company. In 1947, he was transferred to Fort Worth where he continued to work while attending Texas Christian University. He graduated with a bachelor of science from TCU in 1951.

In 1955, Ollie joined Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fort Worth. He retired in 1987 as an assistant corporate officer after 32 years of service.

He was a longtime member of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church.

His family would like to say thank you to the staff at Arlington Villa, Heart in Hand and Freedom Hospice for their care and many kindnesses shown.

Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Oma Lee; and brothers, Malcolm and Leroy Payne.

Survivors: In addition to his daughter, Carrol Jean Payne Nokes and her husband, James, of Arlington, Ollie is survived by his son, Phillip Lee Payne and his friend, Patricia Thebo, of Haltom City; grandchildren, JoBeth Morrison and her husband, Travis, of Tyler, M. Jason Ankele and his wife, Cindy, of Alexandria, Va., Jennifer Roberts and her husband, Craig, of Sulphur Springs and Kara Payne Carsia of Anthem, Ariz.; stepgrandsons, Callan Nokes and his wife, Kelli, of Lakeway and Cameron Nokes and his wife, Hannah, of Austin; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews and their families.

Connie Sanchez

Connie M. Sanchez, 73, died Jan. 21, 2010, in Rialto, Calif., after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A Mass service was held t 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Siena Catholic Church in Rialto, Calif.

She was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Gregory, Tx., was a longtime resident of Pecos until June 2009 and was a faithful member of Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Survivors include six children, Romeo Jr., Luther, Mario, Elida, Dolores and Delia; one sister, Anita Villanueva; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial site has been set up for Sanchez at HYPERLINK "http://www.MeM.com" www.MeM.com.

Helena Tapia

Helena Tapia, 89, of Pecos, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Monday, March 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born on March 29, 1920, in Marfa, was a longtime Pecos resident, a homemaker, mother and devoted Catholic.

Tapia was preceded in death by her husband Roman Tapia; her parents; one brother, Ismael Lara and two sisters, Rachel Orona and Irene Licon.

Survivors include one son, Manuel Tapia and wife Jane of Odessa; three daughters, Elfida Howard and husband, Calvin, Elidia Leonard and husband Jim and Eva Martinez and husband Adam of Pecos; four sisters, Lola Garcia of Pecos, Otilia Ballez and Sophia DeVault of California and Margie Adams of Houston; one brother, Mike Lara of Pecos; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guadalupe Garcia

Guadalupe Garcia, 87, of Pecos, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Feb. 18, 1923, in Odem, Tx., was a retired cook, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Andres Robles Garcia and Cruz Campos; two brothers; four sisters; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Survivors include six daughters, Cruz Garcia of Hobbs, N.M., Consuelo Garcia of Pecos, Ismelda Martinez, Elda Morroquin, Ermelinda Garcia and Elvira Garcia of Odem; one sister, Jesusita Martinez of Odem; 17 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Guadalupe Lyles

Guadalupe Lyles, 62, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano.

Mass will be held at .3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 12, 1947, in Pecos, was employed at a C.O. facility, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Michael Luis “Mitch” Lyles, Mark Anthony Lyles of Pecos, Benjamin Jeremiah Aguilar of Plano; one daughter, Michelle Anjanette Lyles of Plano; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Angela Pentaflor

Angela Pentaflor, 62, of Pecos, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 2p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Gilcrest, Co., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Pentaflor was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus C. Pentaflor and Eliza B. Baldigon.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Renteria of Pecos; one daughter, Melissa Maria Pentaflor of Pecos; one brother, Lenord Pentaflor of Santa Maria, Calif. and one sister, Bernice Pentaflor of Santa Maria, Calif.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carmen Castillo

Carmen Castillo, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at her residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born July 18, 1920, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Castillo was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Castillo; one son, Ector Raul Catillo; two sisters, Maria De Los Angeles Lopez Duran, Petra Lopez Gonzales; one brother, Francisco Hernandez Lopez Matamores.

Survivors include three daughters, Sylvia Castillo of Pecos, Graciela Villa and Carmen Rodriguez of Houston; four Daniel Castillo of Uvalde, Ruben Castillo Jr. of Houston, Oscar Castillo and Carlos Castillo of San Antonio; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Castillo

Jose Maria Castillo, 70, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Pedernales, Chih., Mexico.

Castillo was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Alta Gracia Castillo;one sister, Francisca Castillo de Coral and two brothers, Jesus Manuel and Samuel Castillo.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Renteria Castillo; one daughter, Lydia “Lily” Castillo of San Antonio; five sons, Joe Castillo of San Antonio; Pete and Albert Castillo of Pecos; Ruben Molinar of El Monte, Calif., Danny Molinar of Ontario; two sisters, Maria Castillo de Ordenez of El Paso, Raquel Castillo de Ceniseros of Juarez, Mexico; one brother, Ruben Castillo of Pecos and 14 grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Meek

Betty Jo Martin Meek, 78, died Monday, Feb.15, 2010.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Meek was born Aug. 24, 1931 in Pecos, to Joe Martin and Betty Adams Martin, lived on the family farm in Barstow, until they moved to Monahans in 1938, where she graduated from Monahans High School in 1948. She attended Hardin Simmons University for two years and returned to Monahans in 1950 where she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary. She married Bobby Joe Meek, March 10, 1956 and they lived in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California before settling back in Monahans in 1966 . She served her church and community including several years as a 4-H leader, and was a key contributor to the Million Barrel Museum.

Meek was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Waylan Martin.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Meek of Monahans; one sister, Marie McGowen of San Angelo; three daughters, Becky Lewis of Clovis, NM; Bonnie Rives of Monahans; Mindy Boysaw of The Woodlands, TX; one stepson, Bob Meek, Jr. of Alvord, Tx.; one stepdaughter, Denise Sefton of Cornersville, TN; 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hope Sunday school class at Immanuel Baptist Church in Monahans. Arrangements under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Josephina L. Tarin

Josephina L. Tarin, 82, of Pecos, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010.

A church service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Church of Christ, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. She was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.

Tarin was preceded in death by her husband, Nereo Tarin and one daughter, Elia Hernandez.

Survivors include five sons, Emilio Tarin of Odessa, Elias Tarin of Midland, Mario Tarin of Midland, Eloy Tarin of San Marcos, Eusebio Tarin of Pecos; four daughters, Estella Ramirez of Hobbs, N.M., Elva Zuniga of Pecos, Elvira Calderon of Aurora, Ill., Elfida Tarin of San Marcos; two sisters, Dora Hinojos of Van Horn, Agustina Machuca of Midland; 30 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Casey Armendariz

Casey Armendariz, 18, of Burnet, Tx., passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2010.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home with Rev. James McHam officiating.

He was born Aug. 30, 1991, in Pearsall, Tx., had been a resident of Burnet most all his life, was a 2009 graduate of Burnet High School who enjoyed artwork and drawing.

Survivors include his parents Lillie and Mike Lujan of Burnet; his high school sweetheart, Spring Luedke of Burnet and soon to be born son, Brice; sisters, Linda Garcia of Burnet, Nancy Garcia of Bertram and Brenda Garcia of Austin; grandparents, Alberto and Delia Rodriguez of Pecos and Mike and Isabel Lara of Pecos; several aunts, uncles and friends.

Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Burnet is in charge og arranements.

Woody Merritt

Woody Merritt, 92, of Arlington, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at the First Christian Church with Ernie Waggoner officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 26, 1917, in Snyder, was retired, had served in the U.S. Army and was a Protestant.

Merritt was preceded in death by his first wife, Berta Merritt and his second wife, Alberta Merritt.

Survivors include one son, Bill Merritt of Plano; one sister, Maude Beard of Arlington; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 W. Division, Arlington, Tx. 76012.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.

Natividad Ybarra

Natividad “Tala” Ybarra, 94, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Los Adoby, Texas, was a cook, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Gilbert Ybarra Sr., Roque, Camilo and Rolando Ybarra of Pecos; two daughters, Aurora Baca and Claudia Matta of Pecos; 45 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Merle Skelton

Merle “Tuffy” Skeleton, 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at home after a battle with B Cell Lymphoma.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Tuffy was born on Dec. 30, 1921, in the Locker Community of San Saba County. He was the eleventh of thirteen children of James P and Laura Belle (Partillo) Skelton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in Feb. 1942 and served with the 1st Cavalry’s 99th Field Artillery in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands and the Phillipine Islands. “Tuffy” cowboyed on some of the best ranches in “Texas, including the Bivins, JA’s, Matador and the Reynolds Cattle Co. He also cowboyed in NM, KS and AR. While in AR, Tuffy worked for the State testing cattle for Brucellosis. He married Colene “Susie” Taylor on Aug. 8, 1947, in Little Rock, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Claude “Tex”, OD “Fab,” Don “Slim,” WP “Bill,” GF “Red,” PW “Big Boy,” and Dwight; sisters Montie Dean, Gladys, Anita and Mabel; an infant grandson; and son-in-law Roger Newcomb.

Tuffy is survived by his wife of 62 years; son Gary “Buzzy” Skelton and wife Mary of Barstow; daughters, Mary “Chappo” Wilson and husband Jerry of San Angelo; Terry Lyons and husband Jim of Odessa, Sherry Asbury and husband Steve of Arlington; sister Vera Morris of Channing, Tx; grandchildren, Cary Skelton of Salt Lake City, UT; Toni Smith and husband Ferdinand of Melbourne, Fla; their children Austin, Christopher and Samuel; Jason Newcomb and wife Amanda of Arlington; Kaysi Kirby and husband Bob of Arlington; a special nephew Jim “Boog” Skelton of Houston; many other nieces and nephews; his beloved Boston Terriers, Abby and Minnie; and his remaining horse Baldy.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucy Rodriguez

Lucy Rodriguez, 66, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 15, 1943, in Saragosa, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Roman Rodriguez of Pecos; three sons, Daniel Rodriguez of Wickett, Robert Rodriguez of Pecos, Joe Rodriguez of Lubbock; one daughter, Rose Rico of Pecos; three brothers, Richard Contreras of Balmorhea, David Contreras of Odessa, Ruben Contreras of Pecos; two sisters, Eva Portillo, Ruby Briceno of Balmorhea; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Candida Gomez

Candida Gomez, 74, of Balmorhea, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Midland. Mass were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with Father Pedro Garcia officiating. Burial was in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Balmorhea, was a homemaker, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Melinda G. Guevara of Midland; two brothers, Jose Gomez of Poteet, Tx., Marcelo Gomez of Balmorhea; two sisters, Augustina Fuentez of Odessa, Ramona Natividad of Saragosa and two grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Faye Kelly

Faye Kelly, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at West Park Baptist Church with Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born March 10, 1931, in Mt. Ida Arkansas, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include one son, Thomas Kelly of Monahans; one daughter, Lana Magnass of Chaparral, N.M.; one brother, Joe Carol Swindle of Mt. Ida Arkansas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tommy Abila

Tommy Fuentes Abila, 55, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev., after a short illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in the Barstow Cemetery.

He was born on Feb. 14, 1954, in Pecos.

Survivors include his parents, Jesus and Virginia Abila; five children; four brothers, Ernesto and Elias Abila of Abilene, Dulces Nombres and Abel Abila of Las Vegas; two sisters, Elena Zimmerly of Azle and Lupe Vasquez of Balmorhea.

Luis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at Hospice House Facility in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 13, 1945, in Sierra Blanca, was a retired GSI-laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a non-denominational Christian.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his mother, Francisca Rodriguez.

Survivors include one son, Luis Rodriguez, Jr. of Pecos; three daughters, Daisy Rodriguez of Odessa, Michelle Rodriguez of Odessa, Debra Lujan of Midland; one brother, Jesus “Chuyito” Rodriguez of Pecos; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Farnum

Mary Frances Louise Branch Farnum, 86, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 in Amarillo, at the Windflowers Building of the Craig Methodist Retirement Community.

Celebration of life services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at the First Methodist Church in Pecos, because, at her request, her physical body was donated to Texas Tech Medical Center, the celebration will be held in lieu of a memorial service.

Mary was born May 16, 1923, in Sierra Blanca, the daughter of James and Vera Branch. The family moved first to Alpine and finally settled in Crane where Mary grew up with her sister, Vera Elizabeth Branch Ford Rigdon Powers Janes.

Mary graduated Valedictorian of Crane High School and attended San Angelo Business School. While she was employed as a secretary for the Security State Bank, she met Clevern Milies “Toots” Farnum of Barstow, and they wed Feb. 10, 1946.

During her 43 years of marriage, Mary and Toots raised six children. All of them are her survivors except for Judy Kay Trull, who preceeded her in death. Mary’s surviving children are Jeana Roberts Horwitz of Albuquerque, N.M., William “Bill” George Farnum and wife Debbie of Austin, Ava Jo Howard and husband, Joe Mack of Abilene, Mary Lou Farnum and partner Martha Riddlespurger of Amarillo and Dee Watters Farnum and wife, Betty of El Paso.

These children blessed Mary and Toots with a total of 10 grandchildren: Kymn Roberts Cardosa, Cyd Roberts, Paige Roberts Forehand, Kathryn Farnum Whitaker, Daniel Farnum, Lana Howard Waller, John Howard, Lori Trull Palmer, Misty Trull Dobbins, and Ernie Farnum. Mary had nine great-grandchildren: Will Whitaker, John Paul Whitaker, Anna-Laura Whitaker, Clare Whitaker, Luke Whitaker, Ava Farnum, C. Marie Howard, T. Grace Howard, Lukus Palmer and Murphy Dobbins.

Also surviving Mary are two nephews, Mickey Ford of Pecos and Billy Powers of McKinney; two nieces, Jackie Ford Taylor of Pyette, Idaho and Barbara Farnum Frandsen of Austin; one grand-nephew, J.D. Powers of Burleson and two grand nieces, Stephanie Powers Barnes of McKinney and Cara Powers of McKinney.

For 36 years, Mary worked alongside her husband Toots as co-owner of Farnum’s Jewelry. During that time, she was active in Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Ph, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce, and the United Methodist Church. Mary enjoyed cooking, sewing, bridge, and working crossword puzzles, but she especially enjoyed spearheading community projects such as the first Golden Girls of the Old West pageant that is still part of the Pecos annual Fourth of July Celebration.

Preceding Mary in death were here parents, her husband, her youngest daughter and her sister.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pecos Public Library, the Pecos Historical Museum, or the charity of your choice.

Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital.

Viewing will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15 at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

A chapel service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

He was born April 21, 1945, in Barstow, was a laborer/construction, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Cassandra Lopez and Melissa Garcia of Pecos, Christy Ann Lopez of Midland; one son, Raymond Morales Lopez of Lubbock; seven brothers, Joe Lopez of Balmorhea, Pedro, Caliz and Alfredo Lopez of Pecos, Felipe Lopze of Saragosa, Domingo Lopez of Odessa, Santos Lopez of Portales, N.M.; six sisters, Sostena Lopez of Pecos, Isabela Ornelas of Portales, N.M., Augustina Duran of Artesia, N.M., Micaela Lopez of Portales, N.M., Rumalda Gutierrez of Midland, Ramona Lopez of Portales, N.M.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eriberto Granado

Eriberto Granado, 77, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 17, 1933, in Pecos, was retired from the highway department, had served in the U.S. Army and was a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Susie Granado of Pecos; two sons, Rene and Eric Granado of Tempe, Ariz.; one daughter, Anabel Granado of Austin; three brothers, Raymond Granado of El Monte, Calif., Mario Granado of Tennessee, Arthur Granado of Woodland Hills, Calif.; four sisters, Ofelia Esquivel of Oklahoma, Dora Gonzales of San Antonio, Maria Falcon of Houson, Josie Patton of Midland and one granddaughter.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leeta Gray

Leeta Loys Gray, 96, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A chapel service was held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. She was born Aug. 28, 1913, in Visalia, Calif., was a retired sales clerk and a Baptist.

Survivors include one son, Leroy Gray of Waco; one daughter, Loys Gray of Pecos and one brother, Elton Adams of Wichita Falls.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Irene Lujan

Irene V. Lujan, 100, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans.

A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 3, 1909, in Redford, homemaker and a Jehovah Witness.

Survivors include five sons, Ismael, Ruben, Alejo, Juan and Alonso Lujan of Pecos; two daughters, Socorro L. Ontiveros of Albuquerque, N.M., Luz L. Hinojos of Pecos; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Natividad

Robert H. Natividad, 58, of Odessa, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Arturo Petstin officiating.

He was born in Pecos, was a truck driver and a Christian Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Irene V. Natividad of Odessa; two sons, Robert L. Natividad and Steve E. Natividad of Odessa; one daughter, Dionne M. Dominguez of Odessa; four brothers, Severo, Zack and Sal Natividad of Odessa, Jesse Villescas of Odessa; four sisters, Rachel Nichols, Rupeta Barrera, Tonia Gonzalez, Gloria Natividad, all of Odessa, Ramona Granado of Pecos and nine grandchildren.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Thomson

William E. “Bill” Thomson, 77, of San Angelo, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at his residence.

A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 11, at First Baptist Church in San Angelo.

Thomson was born June 4, 1932, in Sapulpa, Okla., was raised in Barstow, played six man football, went to work for Pecos Welding Supply as a truck driver after high school and opened his own business, Bill’s Welding Supply Company, Inc. in 1970 in Hobbs, N.M., which grew to three stores before his retirement in 1997. He was in the industry for 48 years. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Jones in Pecos, in 1951, they moved to Odessa in 1956 and to Hobbs in 1964. He and Marilyn also lived at Cloudcroft for two years before retirement and moved to San Angelo in 2002. They were married for 58 1/2 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Angelo and the Downtown Lion’s Club.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Thomson; two daughters, Mary Eades of San Angelo, Jennifer Hollis of Clovis, N.M. and two grandsons .

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of San Angelo, (HOSA), 36 E. Twohig, San Angelo, Texas 76903.

Johnson’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse Lowrance

Jesse H. “Pete” Lowrance, 81, of Snyder, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Bell Cypert Seale Chapel with Dr. Tommy Culwell, pastor of Colonial Hill Baptist Church officiating.

He was born March 10, 1928, in Clinton, Okla., in 1947 he went to work for the Western Auto Store in Altus, Okla., then Elk City, Okla. and Lubbock, Tx. Moving to Pecos, in 1951, he served as manager of the Western Auto Store for 29 years, in 1980 be bought White’s Associate Store in Snyder, later changing it to Lowrance Western Auto Store. He was joined there by his two sons, Jeff and Bo.

Lowrance was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lowrance of Snyder; two daughters, Linda Hankins of Weatherford, Okla., Jayme Lowrance of Kerrville; two sons, Jeff and Bo Lowrance both of Snyder; one brother; one sister; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Bell Cypert Seale Funeral Home of Snyder is in charge of arrangements.

Marina Venegas

Marina Venegas, 54, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Houston.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 26, 1955, in Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Venegas was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Ashley Venegas.

Survivors include her husband, Filiberto Venegas of Pecos; her mother, Amelia R. Guzman of Pecos; two sons, Filiberto Venegas Jr. and Olivia of Monahans, Fabian Venegas and Daisy of Pecos; two daughters, Cindy Venegas and Frank Flores of Pecos, Lisa Venegas Calderon and Joel Calderon of Pecos; six brothers, Jesus, Armando and Julian Guzman Jr. of Pecos, Cruz Guzman of Odessa, Lorenzo Guzman of Hobbs, N.M. and Juan De Dios Guzman of Lubbock; one sister, Socorro “Corrine” Guzman Lopez of Odessa and 10 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Benavides

  Manuel A. Benavides, Jr. of Pecos, Texas, formerly of Fort Stockton,  Texas, passed away December 27, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. He was 72 years old.

 A rosary was held on at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fort, Stockton.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 31, at St. Agnes.

Benavides was born and raised in Fort Stockton, and was the son of Manuel Sanchez Benavides and Susanna Amparano. He was a graduate of Fort Stockton High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1959 at Sul Ross State University.

He married Carolina Lozano of Pecos, Texas, on April 5, 1964 in Pecos, Texas, and they were married for 44 years until her passing on May 28, 2008.

He is preceded in death by his brother John Albert, his father Manuel Sr. and mother Susanna Benavides.

He was a lifelong educator, having taught and coached in New Mexico and throughout West Texas.

He was active in the church community, and served in various capacities for St. Joseph Catholic Church.

 "Mr. B." 's  influence, persuasion, and general concern for those he met, will leave a lasting impression for those who knew and loved him.

His unique and uncanny ability to befriend people was truly a gift that he was endowed with. He touched the lives of so many...

We as his children, feel truly honored and blessed to have had him as our patriarch, and are proud to know that he made an impact on so many people.

Survivors include three children: Charles R. Benavides and wife Mellissa, of Goliad, Texas, Michael A. Benavides and wife Irma, of Pecos, Texas, and Carol R. Benavides of Fort Stockton, Texas; one sister Olga Rico and husband Mario of Patterson, La,; one brother Raymond Benavides and wife Amelia of Bayou Vista, La., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He had seven grandchildren: Clarissa, Joshua, Andrea, Courtney, Matthew, John Michael, Lila, and one great-granddaughter, Marissa.

Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Ft. Stockton was in charge of arrangements.  

Tabita Garcia

Tabita R. Garcia, 70, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec . 31, at the Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Rey Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 2, 1939, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of the Apostolic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Sosbaldo Garcia of Pecos; five sons, Osbaldo and Sergio Garcia of Pecos, Benito Garcia of Austin, Oscar Garcia of Barstow, Tony Garcia of Chandler, Ariz.; one daughter, Noraima Mendez of Pecos; four brothers, Saragoza and Eliazer Rodriguez of Presidio, Isaiah Rodriguez of Artesia, N.M., Joel Rodriguez of Colorado; six sisters, Ofelia Pando and Ida Gomez of Presidio, Bellsura Pando of Lovington, N.M., Sara Urquidez of Midland, Lucivina Morales and Esperanza Porras of Odessa; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adan Muniz

Adan “Nanez” Muniz, 56, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Santa Rosa Catholic Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 4, 1953, in Pecos, was a construction laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a non-denominational Christian.

Survivors include four brothers, Jesus “Chuy” Muniz of McAllen, Ray Muniz of Pecos, Israel Muniz of Ft. Davis, Salvador “Chilin” Muniz of Pecos; three sisters, Monce Palencia, Jimmie Contreras and Dora Zaragosa of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Benavides

Services are pending in Ft. Stockton, for Manuel “Manny” Benavides, 72, of Pecos, formerly of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at St. Agnus Catholic Church in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at St. Agnus Catholic Church in Ft. Stockton with burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Benavides of Goliad, Texas, Michael Benavides of Pecos; one daughter, Carol Benavides of Ft. Stockton; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Josephina Campos

Josephina “Chepa” Campos, 99, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at the Pecos County Hospital in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include two sisters, Jesus “Chuy” Matta, Judy Fuentes of Pecos, Pilar Barraza of Round Rock; seven grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce Edmund Cate

Bruce Edmund Cate, 58, of Austin and Pahoa, Hawaii died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at his home in Hawaii.

He was born Jan. 8, 1951 in Big Spring, was a 1969 graduate of Pecos High School, attended Texas Tech and the University of Texas and was the owner of Small Jobs Construction Co. in Austin. He was a fixture for over 30 years at the Armadillo World Christmas Bazaar in Austin entertaining the crowds as AMr. String@, knot-thrower and juggler. Creator of AThe Cosmic Goose Juggling Farm@ Bruce sold handmade juggling balls, Mr. String Kits and simple toys. He was a cartoonist, delighting friends with the adventures of Mr. String, and Bud and Bean until his last weeks. He was a talented carpenter, stone mason and sculptor.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Carson Cate of Hawaii; daughter Hilary Cate Ackerman of Austin; parents Nan and Alfred Cate of Verhalen; brother Michael Cate of Granbury, TX; sister Molly Cate Peterson of Breckenridge, TX; two nieces; two nephews and two grandnieces plus a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many loyal friends.

Carolina Zubia

Carolina V. Zubia, 71, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Pecos.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Chihuahua, Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include her husband, Nolberto Zubia of Pecos; three sons, Agapito Zubia of Hobbs, N.M., Ruben Zubia of Monahans, Nolberto Zubia Jr. of Odessa; six daughters, Silvia Carrasco of Odessa, Olga Baeza, Carolina Muniz, Socorro Z. Jasso, Lilia Zubia and Miriam Dominguez of Pecos; three brothers, Abelardo Sandoval of Lovington, N.M., Ezequiel Valenzuela of Lovington, N.M., Jose Angel Sandoval of Odessa; three sisters, Alicia Mendoza of Pecos, Yolanda Ronquillo of Odessa, Rita Carrasco of El Paso; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Encarnacion Ibarra

Encarnacion Ibarra, 78, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 25, 1931, in Gomez Palacios, Durango, Mexico, was a retired cement finisher and construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Ibarra was preceded in death by one grandson, Ramon Ibarra; one daughter, Margarita Ibarra and two sons, Jesus and Jose Ibarra; his first wife, Belia Luan Ibarra.

Survivors include his wife, Juana J. Ibarra of Pecos; four sons, Lorenzo Antonio and Pedro Encarnation Ibarra of Pecos, Roberto Ibarra of Pecos, Ruben Ibarra of Austin, one stepson, Jesse Rivas of Plainview; two daughters, Gloria Ibarra of Plainview, Juanita Orona of Pecos; one step-daughter, Mary Lou Dominguez of Carlsbad, N.M.; two brothers, Felipe Ibarra of Fresno, Calif., Lorenzo Ibarra of Gomez Palacios, Durango, Mexico; two sisters, Geronima Ibarra of Los Angeles, Calif., Gregoria Ibarra of Gomez Palacios, Durango, Mexico; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ramon Rodriguez

Ramon Rodriguez 78 of Coyanosa passed away December 15, 2009 in Midland, TX.  He was born in Fentres, TX.  He was a Rancher.

A rosary will be said Thursday at 7 PM at Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 18, 2009 at 2 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Joe Uecker officiating.  Burial will follow at the Ector County Cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Ramon Rodriguez Jr of Presidio, TX, Pablo S. Rodriguez of Beaumont, TX, Francisco Rodriguez of Midland, TX, daughters, Guadalupe R. Walker of Midland, TX, Dolores R. Hernandez of Grandpraire, TX, brothers, Valentin Rodriguez of El Monte, CA, Simon Rodriguez, Pete Rodriguez and Martin Rodriguez all of Odessa, sisters, Jesusita Juarez and Gloria Rodriguez both of El Paso, TX, Mary Gonzalez of Odessa, TX, 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Hipolito Castaneda

Hipolito Castaneda, 72, of Coyanosa, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Coyahosa with Father Laurene Mboudo. Burial will be in the Castaneda Family Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 15, 1938, in Mexico.

Castaneda was preceded in death by his wife, Guillermina Ramirez Molina Castaneda and one daughter, Maria Lillia Castaneda.

Survivors include two sons, Jose Ernesto C. Ramirez and Jose Norberto C. Ramirez of Pecos; two daughters, Maria Concepcion C. Ramirez and Martha Leticia Ramirez of Mexico.

Fort Stockton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Col. Ernest Felts

Col. Ernest Eugene Felts, 56, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, after a short illness in Shannon Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Dahlberg and Pastor Steven Sweet officiating. Burial was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Felts was born Nov. 7, 1953, in Houston, to Kenneth Ray and Elizabeth Byrd Felts. He was a 1972 graduate of Pecos High School and a 1976 graduate of San Angelo State University, received his commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force from Det. 847 at ASU, continued his education and received his master’s degree in aeronautical science. He served as a mission launch officer, command pilot and squadron, group and vice wing commander, receiving some of the Air Force’s highest honors along the way. His honors include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Readiness and National Defense Service Medals and NATO Medal. In 2002, Felts returned to command the ASU ROTC Northwest Region based at the U.S. Air Force Academy, retiring in 2007, he also held command positions at bases in Japan, North Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, England and attended senior service school at the Indian National Defense College in New Delhi, India. He and Sharon Dyer were married on Dec. 18, 1976, in Del Rio.

Felts was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Felts.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Felts of San Angelo; twin sons, William and Travis Felts; four sisters, Ruth Lauderdale of Olney, Naomi Schulenberg of San Marcos, Wanda Fletcher of Dayton, Mary Granberry; one brother, Kenneth Ray Felts Jr. of Wink; many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifetime friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sierra Vista UMC Youth, the Concho Valley Council Boy Scouts of America or a charity of your choice.

Alicia Gomez

Alicia B. Gomez, 61, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. She was born June 23, 1948, in Sierra Mojada, Coahilla, Mexico, was a housewife a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Jesus Lujan Gomez of Pecos; one son, Jesus Manuel “Shortman” Gomez of Ojinaga, Mexico; three daughters, Hermelinda “Melinda” Gomez of Pecos, Elida G. Cordona of Pecos, Martina “Paty” C. Rico of San Angelo; two brothers, Luciano and Pedro Bermudez of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico; one sister, Juana Arenivas of Odessa; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Agapito Rodriguez

Agapito “Guero” Rodriguez, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos.

Guero, as he was called by family and friends, was a ranch foreman, longtime Pecos resident and an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Guadalupe Rodriguez of El Paso and brother, Miguel “Sonny” Rodriguez Jr. of Odessa.

Survivors include his wife, Elvira Romero Rodriguez of Pecos; nine daughters, Mary Morales of Grandview, Lupe Morales, Rosa Avila, Corina Hernandez and Delma Corrales of Pecos, Irene Galvan of Houston, Susan Barrera and Yolanda Barreno of Odessa, Irma Chabarria of Kerrville; four sons, Agapito Rodriguez Jr. of Pecos, Sam Lujan of Pecos, Tony Lujan of Odessa, Agapito Garcia of Phoenix, Ariz.; five brothers, Valentine Rodriguez of El Monte, Calif., Simon Rodriguez and Martin Rodriguez of Odessa, Roman Rodriguez of Coyanosa, Pedro Rodriguez of Crane; three sisters, Jesusita Juarez and Gloria Rodriguez of El Paso, Mary Gonzales of Odessa; 52 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Services are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home with Tony Lujan of Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa assisting.

Johanna Martinez

Johanna Faye Martinez, 27, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 11, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

She was born June 13, 1982, in Odessa, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Christian.

Martinez was preceded in death by her grandmaother, Virginia Martinez.

Survivors include her partner, Chris Thomson of Midland; her parents, Isaac “Saki” and Donna Martinez of Pecos; one son, Jayvon Thomson of Pecos; her grandparents, Faye Alexander of Las Cruces, N.M., Thomas Martinez Sr. of Saragosa; one brother, Chris and his wife, Elvira Martinez of Pecos; one sister, Michelle Martinez of Pecos; six nieces and nephews, Kendra, Haylee, Logan, Avary, Kory and Edwardo Martinez all of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Contreras

Juan Baeza Contreras, 66, of Saragosa, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Balmorhea Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Saragosa Cemetery.

He was born March 17, 1943, in Saragosa, was disabled, a lifetime Saragosa resident and a Catholic.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Garland Matthews

Garland Robert Matthews, 93, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.

He was born in Whitney, Tx., to Robert A. and Ola Mae Tonahill Matthews on June 5, 1916. He held a bachelor’s degree from North Texas State Teachers College and a Masters degree from Sul Ross State University. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Matthews was the head football coach at Pecos High School from 1953 until 1960 at which time he became principal of Crockett Jr. High. After retiring from the school system, he ranched until 1999. He was admired and respected by many.

Survivors include a daughter, Jay Hays and husband Richard of Coppell, Tx., sons, Drew Matthews and wife Connie of Midland and Tim Matthews and wife Connie of Norman, OK. He is also survived by one sister, Ozell Payne of Navasota, Tx., and one brother Joe Edd Matthews of Fort Worth; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife of 66 years, Helen Elanie Matthews. Rev. Jim Everidge will be officiating. Visitation was held at Pecos Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, from 5-7 p.m.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Rivera Sr.

Gilbert Rivera Sr., 71, of El Paso, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso.

He was born Nov. 22, 1938, to Ruth and Joe Rivera in Kent.

Rivera was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Rivera, Joe Luis (Corky) Rivera, Bill Rivera, Bobby Rivera, Joe Rivera, Manuel Rivera; parents, Joe Sr. and Ruth Rivera.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Flo Rivera of El Paso; children, Margie Chrestman of Albuquerque, N.M., Annie Garcia of El Paso, Gilbert Rivera Jr. of El Paso; three brothers, Tom Rivera of Pecos, Danny Rivera of Houston, David Rivera of Kermit; one sister, Alice Torres of Hobbs, N.M.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

William Youngblood

William Russell Youngblood, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at his residence.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel in Monahans with burial in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Youngblood was born on May 21, 1926, in Pecos, to Richard Russell and Cleo Loraine Beckham Youngblood. He graduated from Pecos High School, then attended and graduated from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, entered the army in September of 1944 and trained at Camp Hood in Killeen. He was then sent to Hawaii for further training. From Hawaii he was shipped to Okinawa where he was wounded and sent to Siapan to recover. From Siapan he went to Korea for two years, he was then discharged at Houston, in 1947. His first and last love above all else was God. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and a devout Christian. He always thought the best of everything and everybody. Early in his life he responded to the word of God and then focused his sights on obeying the gospel until he went home to be with God. He will be dearly missed by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Youngblood of Monahans; son, Ronald Cope and wife Melinda of Mesquite; daughters, Kay Soderstrom and husband Dean of Midland, Ellen Friar of Monahans; grandchildren, Kenneth Russell Friar of New Orleans, LA., Christopher Friar of Austin, Jason Cope of Flower Mound, Grant Cope of Mesquite, Michael Soderstrom of Grenille, IA., Mary Hughes of Frisco, Tx., extended family, Billy Marshall, Kenneth Harris, David Harris of Midland, Dr. James Harris of Wichita Falls, Tx., Donnie Harris of Russia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R.R. Youngblood and Cleo Beckham Youngblood and daughter, Kathy Paschal.

Florencio "Flo" Ortega Polanco

Odessa - Florencio ”Flo” Ortega Polanco, beloved husband, father, grandfather, entered the heavenly gates on Saturday November 28, 2009 at the Hospice House in Odessa at the age of 64. He was born in Balmorhea, Texas on December 2, 1944 to Camilo Polanco and Josefina Alvarez.

He graduated from Balmorhea High School in May of 1964. Florencio served four years in the U.S. Navy and two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he moved to Pecos, Tx. where he worked as an accountant for Pecos Welding Supply and later for the Public Finance Co.

He married Naomi Garcia in Barstow, Tx on June 26, 1971. They moved to Odessa in 1972. He graduated from UTPB in May 1976, receiving his Bachelor in Accounting. After graduation he began working for Doris Maddden Accounting firm which later became the Brunson and Associates Accounting firm. In 1985, he opened his own business, Polanco Bookkeeping and Tax Service.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife, two sons, and grandchildren. His hobbies included playing tennis, golf, and watching a University of Michigan football game in person and on TV. He was the treasurer of Pan American Golf Association for seven years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Camilo Polanco.

He is survived by Naomi, his wife of 38 years; two sons, John Polanco and his wife Kristi of Tucson, Arizona; and Rick Polanco of White Lake, Michigan; two grandsons, Gabriel and Matthew Polanco of Tucson, Arizona; his mother Josefina Alvarez of Pecos, Tx; his in-laws, Jose and Mary Lou Garcia of Barstow, Tx; his brothers and sisters: Ernie Polanco of Memphis, Tennessee; Teresa Salcido of Pecos, Tx; Camilo Polanco of San Antonio, Tx; Marcelo Polanco of Lafiate, Louisiana; Adolfo Alvarez of Sonora, Tx; Mary Hernandez of San Antonio, Tx; Albert Alvarez of Carlsbad New Mexico; Danny Alvarez of Odessa, Tx; Tony Alvarez of San Antonio, Tx; Abel Alvarez of Pecos, Tx; Betty Rodriguez of San Angelo, Tx; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Ernie Polanco, Camilo Polanco, Marcelo Polanco, Natividad Salcido, Marcelo Polanco Jr., and Robert Polanco. Honorary Pallbearers are Adolfo Alvarez, Albert Alvarez, Danny Alvarez, Tony Alvarez, Abel Alvarez, and grandsons Gabriel and Matthew Polanco.

He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Services will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. On line condolences may be made to HYPERLINK "mailto:sunsetmemorial@hotmail.com" sunsetmemorial@hotmail.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Texas Oncology Center, Medical Center Hospital and Hospice House, also sister-in-law Gloria Garza for her love and support of him over the years.

Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Leslie Fowler

Leslie Loyd Fowler, 77, of Orting, Washington, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at his home, following a valiant fight with Parkinson’s disease.

Services were held at the Powers Funeral Home, 320 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA, 98371 on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, with Minister Marshall Scattone of the Graham Church of Christ officiating.

He was born to Loyd Alonzo and Ethice Leslie Reynolds Fowler in their home on Jan. 24, 1932, in the Big Four Community north of Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas. Leslie was a Christian and a member of the Graham Church of Christ, Graham, Washington.

He completed his early schooling through eighth grade at Big Four Country School, graduated from Crosbyton High School in May, 1949. He attended trade schools and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, joined the United States Army in 1952 and served his country in the Korean War. He married Kazuko “Katie” Nagata in Hokkaido, Japan, on Feb. 18, 1954, his wife of 55 years. On Aug. 4, 1954, he received his honorable discharge in Fort Lewis, Washington and continued to serve in the active Army Reserves for an additional eight years in the Texas Military District. He worked for 11 years for the Lubbock Police Department, then moved to Seattle, Washington area where he was employed at Lockheed Aircraft. Then he worked for Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company as a tool and die maker and retired on Jan. 31, 1995, after 25 years of service.

Fowler was preceded in death by his sisters, Dixie Arona Fowler Stainthorpe and Bonne Fae Fowler and brothers, Norris “Bud” Hale Fowler and Gwin Dale Fowler.

Survivors include his wife, Katie Fowler of Washington; children, Iuya Gail Fowler Hopper of Kent, WA, Nona Joyce Fowler Braun of Renton, WA, David Roger Fowler of Mastic, NY, Ivan Dean Fowler of Kent, WA and Thomas Loyd Folwer of Lakewood, WA.; two sisters, Jean Stahl of Denver, CO., Margie Williamson of Pecos; two brothers, Allen Fowler of Crosbyton, Tx., Harley Fowler of Fort Worth and six grandchildren.

James Wade

James Clifton Wade, 76, of Pecos, TX, retired Oil Field Service, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at his residence. Services will be 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at North Temple Baptist Church with Rev Leslie Woodard officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be at Pecos Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, November 23, 2009.

Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, TX. Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

He was born on May 20, 1933, to the late Dan Clifton and Ethel Ernesteen (Quillin) Wade in Cameron, TX. He married Patricia Ann Young on July 24, 1956, in Carlsbad, NM. He was a member of the North Temple Baptist Church. He was a Korean War Army Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Wade of Pecos, TX; sons, Steven Thomas of Laredo, TX, and David Wade of San Elizario, TX; brothers Bobby Dean Wade & wife, Mary, of Navarro Mills, TX & Paul Leaman Wade of Emory, TX; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Jamie Lynn Wade & Wayne Lee Thomas.

Memorials may be made to the Pecos Senior Citizen’s Center, 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, TX 79772.

Marsha Lea Daggett

Marsha Lea Daggett PhD, 92 of Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Fort Stockton.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton with Reverend Dr. Jim Miles officiating.

Daggett was born on Feb. 10, 1917 in Fort Stockton to Marsh Lea and Artie McLeod Lea, pioneer ranchers in south Pecos County. She graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1934, received a BA degree from Texas Women’s University (TWU) in Denton, TX in 1938; her Master’s from Sam Houston University and her PhD from TWU in 1973, taught in Calvert and Bremond high schools, the universities at Sam Houston in Huntsville, Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, Lamar in Beaumont, TWU in Denton and Southwest Texas in San Marcos.

Daggett retired from teaching in 1977 and returned to live at the Lea family ranch.

Daggett was preceded in death by her parents, Marsh and Artie Lea; her sister and brother-in-law, Doris Lea and B Koontz; and grandson, Joe Daggett.

Survivors include one son, Merrell Daggett of Fort Stockton;two grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; one step-grandson; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one niece.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane, Texas. The family request memorials be made to a charity of your choice.

Robert Dominguez

Robert D. Dominguez, 81, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at his residence in San Antonio.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Brogado, Texas, was a retired insurance salesman, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Dominguez was preceded in death by one daughter; five brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Lucia Dominguez of Midland; two sons, Robert L. Dominguez of Cedar Hill, Mario Ricardo “Richard” Dominguez of San Antonio; three daughters, Rosemary D. Aguilar of Canyon Lake, Tx., Elizabeth “Lisa” D. Salcido of Pecos, Cynthia “Cindy” D. Guerra of Midland; three brothers, Innocente Dominguez of Pecos, Ysidro Dominguez of Odessa, Oscar Dominguez of Odessa; three sisters, Paula Gonzales of Odessa, Hope Galvan of Odessa, Mary Jane Villanueva of Odessa; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Matta Sr.

Our precious husband, dad and grandfather went to be with the Lord to his new home where he will live forever in his new life on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

Services for Alberto Subia Matta Sr. will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea. Burial will follow at Balmorhea Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel in Pecos.

In our eyes he was a hero that lived by exampled in his values, hard work and dedication to his family, grandchildren and friends. He was well loved by all and will be deeply missed. He will be remembered by the pleasure he took in not wasting a day in his life and living it to the fullest.

Survivors include his wife, Valvina Matta and his three sons, Alex Matta, Ruben Matta and Alberto Matta Jr. of Odessa; four daughters, Longina Contreras, Bertha Casias, Delia Muniz and Denise Soto of Odessa. He had 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Fred Matta of Odessa.

The Matta family would like to give thanks to Sienna Nursing Home and Compass Hospice for their caring services. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Matta

Jose “Joe” Matta, 72, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2009.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at his home parish, Christ the King Church.

He was born July 30, 1937, in Balmorhea, the son of the late Frank Matta and Maria Baeza Matta. He graduated from St. Mary and Joseph High School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, joined the U.S. Army and served from 1960-63. He worked at Vasquez Home Furnishings until he went to work at Pyote Youth Detention Center and then was Therapist Technician at MHMR out of Kermit.

Survivors include his wife, Willie Bates and seven children: Timothy Matta and Cynthia Lenz of Albuquerque, N.M., Patricia Rassell of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert Valentine of Quinlan, Tx., Denise Parka of West Plains, Missouri, Renee Vaughn of Cabool, Missouri; Betty Valentine of Pyote; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Santos Guevara and Rita Torres of Las Cruces, N.M.; Lois Vasquez of Pecos; Teresa Ramirez of Yucaipa, Calif. and Dr. Frank Matta of Clarksville, Mississippi.

Eusebio Ramos

Eusebio Ramos, 77, of Barstow, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Barstow, was a retired oilfield worker, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one brother, Leon Ramos of Midland; two sisters, Chinda Avila of Houston and Refugia “Cuca” Navarette of Barstow.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bennie Odes O’Rear

Bennie Odes O’Rear, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Shannon hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Johnson’s Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.

O’Rear was born on Sept. 30,1924 in Colorado City to Leonard and Myra O’Rear who preceded him in death. He was part of “the Greatest Generation.” On June 7,1942 at the age of 17 he joined the Navy where he served on the USS Maryland until his discharge in 1945. A graduate of Sul Ross State University Masters program he taught school and retired in Balmorhea Texas where he served as Junior High and Elementary principal.

O’Rear was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lou in April of 2007; two of his brothers, David ‘Mix’ O’Rear and Ray O’Rear.

Survivors include: two daughters Linda Barnett of Austin and Virginia Sue Conlee of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother Albert O’Rear and five sisters, Mildred Holtzhauer, Alene Talbot, Nellie Momany, Joyce Neuhold, and Lona Mae Murphy; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Louie Edward Rayos

Louie Edward Granado Rayos, a baby, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Midland.

He was born Nov. 7, 2009, in Midland and was a Catholic.

Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at Van Horn Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Harvey and Stephanie Rayos of Midland; two sisters, Maylene and Mireya Rayos of Midland; his grandparents, Mundie and Anna Granado of Pecos; Teresa Urias of Midland, Criselda Rayos of Pecos;great-grandparents, Modesta Granado, Manuel and Socorro Urias of Van Horn and great-grandfather, Rodolfo Gonzales of Barstow.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie (Lalo) Avila

Eddie (Lalo) Avila, 57, died Nov. 2, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Bernadito Getigan officiating. Burial will follow at the Barstow Cemetery in Barstow.

He was born on June 17, 1952 in Barstow, Texas.

Survivors include his wife; Mary Guara of Odessa, son; Edward Eddie Avila Jr. and wife Cindy of Arlington, Tx, step son; David Guara of Odessa, daughters; Amy Garcia and husband Adrian of Odessa, Marti Crawford and husband Jim of Abilene, Debra Avila and Paul Rodriguez of Okla, stepdaughter; Toni Wadle, brothers; Pito Abila and wife Eva of Pecos, Charlie Abila and wife Tonia of Ft. Worth, Ruben Abila and wife Anna of Monahans, Ruby Abila and wife Rita of Odessa, Danny Abila and wife Judy of Alaska, Robert Abila of Pecos, 15 grandchildren.

Services by Odessa Funeral Home.

Edmundo Lopez

Edmundo Z. “Pancho” Lopez, Sr., 82, of Pecos, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 17, 1927, in San Cristobal, Durango, was retired and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Rosario C. Lopez of Santa Barbara, Mexico; three sons, Edmundo Lopez Jr. of Midland, Frank Lopez of Alpine, Humberto Manuel Lopez of Richland Hills; one daughter, Corina Lopez Navarrette of Midland; two brothers, Locadio Jurado of Hobbs, N.M., Jose Jurado of Mexico; four sisters, Saturnia Elisalda of El Paso, Lupe Zavala, Marta Zavala, Chavela Ortiz of Mexico; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Lindsay

John Lindsay, 52, of Mentone, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

There will be a visitation from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, followed by a memorial service at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Greer Willis officiating.

He was born June 13, 1957, in Pecos, married Susan Spears on Aug. 3, 1984 in Alpine, was a rancher and the supervisor for the water district in Loving County, which he took great pride in doing. He was a hunter and an outlaw living life to the fullest.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Lindsay of Mentone; one son, Roy Allen Lindsay of Mentone; one daughter, Raney Leigh Lindsay of Mentone; his father, Roy Lindsay of Pecos; brothers, Jeff Lindsay of Pecos, Sonny Lindsay of Boerne, Tx. and Joni Lindsay of Mentone.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy McCracken

Peggy Jane Gunn McCracken, 74, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at her home in Pecos, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was laid to rest in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery on Nov. 1, 2009, following funeral services at West Park Baptist Church.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1935 near Flomot, in Motley County. She a former managing editor for the Pecos Enterprise and worked as a report for the Enterprise and KIUN radio in Pecos, as well as working for many years as a stringer for the San Angelo Standard-Times.

McCracken was preceeded in death by her husband, Leon McCracken and her parents, Robert Houston Gunn and Sallie Matthews Gunn.

Survivors include one son, David McCracken and wife Helen of Del Rio; one daughter Peggy Lynn McCracken Goddard of Pecos; two brothers, Walter Gunn of Ennis and Jeremy Gunn of Brackley, England; two sisters, Cora Gayle Trent of Sandia Park, N.M., Mary Walling of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Amanda Bejarano, Jason McCracken, Scott Goddard and Dana Kay Goddard; and four great-grandchildren, Jasmine Lee Bejarano, Cieara Medrano, Houston Goddard and Jacen McCracken.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

William Carroll Smith

William C. (Bill) Smith, age 90, went peacefully to the loving arms of our Lord on Nov. 3, 2009 at Brighton Gardens, Austin, Texas.Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 3125 Lamar Boulevard, Austin, on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos. Pastor Greer Willis of First Baptist Church will officiate.He was born June 11, 1919 in Saluda County, South Carolina, to James Arthur and Sarah Barnes Smith. His siblings were Horace B, Mae Caroline, and Sophie Eleanor Smith, all deceased. He was educated in Johnston, South Carolina, Berry College, Rome Georgia, and The University of Texas, Austin.During WWII he was a member of the United States Army Air Force. He was stationed in Europe and flew photoreconnaissance in his beloved P 38 plane. He was assigned to the 22nd Photo Squadron and after the war retired as a Major.The love of his life was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband to Helen Davis (1943-1977) until her death and Edith Winterrowd (1978-2007) until her death. He was a very honorable, caring example for those around him.He was a cotton farmer in Pecos for many years. He and his wife, Edith, received the Key to the City of Pecos, and he was a Deacon in the First Baptist Church. He retired in San Angelo in 2000, and moved to Austin in 2004.He loved his church, family, playing bridge, feeding the animals, growing plants, and reading. He attended Tarrytown Methodist Church in Austin.He is survived by five step children: Maxine Hudson and husband Ray, Linda Laughlin and husband Greg, Cary Winterrowd and wife Vicki, Dennis Winterrowd and wife Mary, Lonnie Winterrowd and wife Dawn, 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews in Texas and South Carolina.We wish to thank Hospice of Austin, the care givers at Christopher House, the Renaissance and Cynthia Taplin for their love and care.In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Austin, Christopher House, 2820 Martin Luther King Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78702, The American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice in loving memory of Bill Smith.Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com

Mary Kathryn Miller

Mary Kathryn Miller, 79, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at the First United Methodist Church in Pecos with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 30, 1930, in Olton Lamb County, Tx., to A.A. and Ellen Martin.

Mrs. Miller was married to Emmett D. Miller on Feb. 15, 1948, at the First United Methodist Church in Pecos and had been a resident of Pecos since 1942. She attended Pecos schools, graduating on May 25, 1947, was employed for several years at various secretary and bookkeeping positions, the longest being at the Automotive Proving Grounds from its opening in 1961 until 1972 at which time she semi-retired to be a grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Emmett Miller of Pecos; son, Ron Miller of Midland and Debbie Miller of Fort Worth, daughter and son-in-law Libby and Scott Horsburgh of Pecos. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Cody Miller of Fort Worth, Kathryn “KC” and husband David DeBusk of Brock, Ashley Horsburgh of San Angelo, Jon Horsburgh of Midland, great-grandchildren Todd and Tyler Horsburgh of Midland, Caleb DeBusk of Brady, Daniel and Hannah DeBusk of Brock.

Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends who loved her dearly.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Valdez

Robert “Bobby” Valdez, 55, of Toyah, who Monday, Nov. 2, 2009.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Pecos Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m.

He was born Aug. 8, 1954, in Pecos, was a lifetime Toyah resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Naomi and her husband, Saul Machuca of Toyah; one son, Christopher and his wife, Heather of Coppers Cove, Tx.; five grandchildren, Adriana and Christian Machuca of Toyah; Shane, Lillie and Abbie Valdez of Coppers Cove.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Dale Miller

Kenneth Dale Miller, 62, of Johnstown, CO passed away Sunday evening after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in El Paso, TX on April 23, 1947 to Ronald and Fanora Miller, Dale grew up in Pecos, TX.  After graduating from Pecos High School, he attended Texas Tech University where he received a B.B.A. with an emphasis in Finance.  Dale worked as a Financial and Accounting Manager for Texaco, Inc. and Owen of Georgia. He served as Director of Fiscal Services for Shallowford Community Hospital in Doraville, GA. He was Vice President of Finance for Midland Memorial Hospital and Clearview Hospital in Midland, TX.  Finally, he served as Director of Finance for the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission until he retired in 1995.  He then earned his teaching credential in the state of Oklahoma, and served as a substitute teacher and classroom volunteer for seven years. He worked as an accountant for Goodwill Industries in Oklahoma City, OK for three years, until he entered the final stages of Parkinson's Disease.

 In 1972, Dale married Harolyn Kay Bridges, with whom he had two children, Austin and Ryan.  After 21 years of marriage, he lost his wife to cancer.  In 1995, Dale married Nancy Oakes Reeves and they enjoyed 14 years of marriage together.  Dale will be remembered for his passion for life and wonderful sense of humor.  His priority was always his family and he experienced no greater joy than making memories with them.  He loved playing golf, boating, water skiing, fishing, watching Texas Tech and Oklahoma University football, gardening, cooking, traveling, antiques, and reading. A do-it-yourself handyman, he collected gadgets and tools and could fix anything. Dale was a true Christian who genuinely cared for others, and he would have given the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Throughout his life and in spite of his medical complications, he continued to have a positive outlook on life until the day he passed away. His positive spirit will live on in the lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Miller, and father, Ronald Miller.

 Dale is survived by his wife, Nancy Miller; children: Austin and Ryan Miller, Leslie Reeves Warner, and Brian Reeves; grandchildren: Caleb, McKenna, and Zane Miller, Toban Warner, and Josiah Reeves; mother, Fanora Miller; siblings: John Miller and Marsha Moorhead; and best fur friends: Scrappy, Molly, and Macey. 

Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 30, 2009 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas, 79701, (432) 683-5555. Condolences may be offered at HYPERLINK "http://www.ellisfunerals.com" www.ellisfunerals.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland in memory of K. Dale Miller.

Peggy McCracken

Peggy Gunn McCracken, 74, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at her home in Pecos. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at West Park Baptist Church, with visitation from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Peaceful Gardens Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of Peaceful Gardens Funeral Home.

She was born on Jan. 31, 1935 near Flomot, in Motley County and was a longtime resident of Pecos. She was a former manging editor for the Pecos Enterprise and worked as a report for the Enterprise and KIUN radio in Pecos, as well as working for many years as a stringer for the San Angelo Standard-Times. She was a Baptist.

McCracken was proceeded in death by her husband, Leon McCracken and her parents, Houston Gunn and Sally Matthews Gunn.

Survivors include one son, David McCracken and wife Helen of Del Rio, one daughter Peggy Lynn McCracken Goddard of Pecos; two brothers, Walter Gunn of Ennis and Jeremy Gunn of Berkeley, England; two sisters, Mae Walling of San Angelo and Gayle Trent of Sandia Park., N.M.; four grandchildren, Amanda Bejarano, Jason McCracken, Scott Godard and Dana K. Goddard; and three great-grandchildren, Jasmine Lee Bejarano, Cierra Medrano and Houston Goddard. 

Teresa Salas

Teresa Martinez Salas, 78, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery.

She was born May 18, 1931, in Hidalgo, Texas, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Alice Ramirez of Pecos; one sister, Manuela Fuentes of Florida; five grandchildren, Angel Ramirez, Javier Ramirez, Jr., Maribel Estrella, Belinda Garcia of Midland, Aaron Ramirez of Pecos; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrea Salcido

Andrea Nabarrette Salcido, 81, died Oct. 24, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Salcido was born on Feb. 4, 1928, in Brogado, to Abram and Maria R. Nabarrette. She was a homemaker and a Catholic and was a Pecos lifetime resident.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abram and Maria Nabarrette, husband, Felix Salcido, sons Henry and Ernesto Salcido; brother, Mingo Nabarrette, and sister, Paula Rayos.

Survivors include four sons, Felix H. Salcido, Florentino Salcido and Samuel Salcido of Pecos, Sebastian Salcido of Monahans; one daughter, Elvia S. Rodriguez of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Marcos Nabarrette of Fort Worth, Adam Nabarrette of Chandler, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Nunez

Jose Ortiz Nunez, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic with Father Fabian Marquez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 27, 1936, in Carlsbad, N.M., was a retired oilfield employee, a lifetime resident and a Catholic.

Nunez was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Heriberto and Teofilo Nunez.

Survivors include four sons, Armando “Mando” Nunez and Rose Nunez of Pecos, Fernando and Yolanda Nunez of Pecos, Manuel “Capuyo” and Maria Nunez of Hobbs, N.M., Joe Ray “JoJo” and Josie Nunez of Pecos; four daughters, Cecilia “Sheila” and Chilin Muniz of Pecos, Janie Howard and Mary Lou “Lulu” Orona of Pecos, Lucy Ureste and Jesse Ureste of Ft. Stockton; 28 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Edward Titus

1041 Charles Edward Titus signed on to this life Feb. 6, 1930

1042 He signed off from this life Oct. 24, 2009 at the age of 79

Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Pecos Funeral Home, with Greer Willis officiating. Receiving will begin at 2:30 p.m., with services beginning at 3 p.m.

Charles had several hobbies, hunting, fishing and traveling the world. He also served his country in the Army with pride. Charles was a man of high character and ethics in the field of law enforcement throughout Texas. He dedicated his life to teaching and service. He signed off from this life while working on a 40 year old unsolved case. He lived a full adventurous life and cherished his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents Annie Lou and Ira Titus of Pecos, sisters, Helen Hildred, Frances McCaslend and twin brother, James Titus.

He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Schmidt of Midland, daughter, Terri and son-in-law Brad Bryan of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Sommer Prichard and husband Jess and David Bryan of Lubbock, Brandon and wife Amber of Phoenix, Ariz. and two great-grandchildren, Madison Bryan and Austin Prichard of Lubbock.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dan Wetzig

Dan Wetzig, 70, of Monahans passed away on Monday, Oct, 19, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct, 22, at the 1st United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Robert Stone officiating.

He was born March 2, 1939 in El Paso, Texas to Lawrence and Henrietta (Cramer) Wetzig, was the owner of Big Burger for the last several years. He married Elaine Davis on Feb. 14, 1970 in Pecos and was also a member of the 1st United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Wetzig of Monahans; three sons, Daniel Wetzig and Alex Wetzig both of Monahans and Douglas Wetzig of Wickett; four daughters, Michelle Wetzig, Dedra Wetzig, and Anna Wetzig all of Monahans and Jenesse Oyerbides of Arlington; three brothers, Lester Wetzig of New Braunfels, Ronald Wetzig of North East, Maryland, and Donald Wetzig of Carrizo Springs, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Active pallbearers are David Armstrong, Brett Heflin, Bryan Heflin, Jim Fredericks, Scott Murray, and John Curry. Honorary pallbearers are Milt Alexander, Kevin Brown, Bud Rush, Ted Ward, Ronald Ray, and Billy Wells.

Services were under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Ramona Benavidez

Ramona B. Benavidez, 81, of Pecos, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Monahans Managed Care Center of Monahans.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Benavidez was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Benavidez; one son, Francisco Benavidez Jr.; one daughter, Jesusita Benavidez; two sisters, Maria Gomez and Cuca Escoveda.

Survivos include five sons, Ruben Benavidez of Odessa, Manuel Benavidez of Pecos, Danny Benavidez of Houston, Saul Benavidez of Placenton, Mike Benavidez of Plano; five daughters, Vicky Matta of Pecos, Anita Florez of Mercedes, Enoe Benavides of Pecos, Ramona Rodriguez of Victorville, Calif., Elena Benavidez of Pecos; three brothers, Esteban and Benancio Barrera of Pecos of Pecos, Alberto Barrera of Odessa; 38 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gregoria Morales

Gregoria Gutierrez Morales, 89, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, t Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Morales was born to Antonio and Eugenia Morales on May 9, 1920. She was raised in Pecos and married Urbano Morales in May of 1941.

Mrs. Morales was a Lulac member and retired from PBT-ISD Food Service. She will be dearly missed by her loving family.

Survivors include her husband, Urbano Morales of Pecos; three sons, Roberto Morales and wife Irene of El Paso, David Morales and wife Penny of Huntsville, Ala., Daniel Morales and wife Grace of Pecos; grandchildren: Daniella Morales, Damian Morales, Alexis Morales of El Paso, Nicholas Morales, Katie Morales, Johnathon Morales of Huntsville, Ala., David Morales Jr. of Pecos, Ray Fuentes of Midland and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Thomas

Wayne Lee Thomas, 55, of Pecos, Texas, a construction worker, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at his residence.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at the North Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Lessie Woodard officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Pecos Funeral Home

He was born on March 20, 1954, in Aurora, Colorado. He married Nora Hernandez on December 23, 1986, in Austin, Texas. He was a Christian and an Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Nora Thomas of Pecos; parents, Pat and Clifton Wade of Pecos, and Leo Thomas of San Antonio; daughters, Janette Thomas of Berlin, Germany, and Rebecca Welling of Austin; sons, Shane Lee Thomas and wife, Rosa, of San Antonio, and Christopher Thomas and wife, Mary, of Berlin, Germany; brothers, Steven Thomas of Laredo, and David Wade of San Elizario; and nine grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Pecos Senior Citizens Center, 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Texas.

Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, Texas, with local arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.lacyfuneral.com.

Tillie Maldonado Rayos

Tillie Maldonado Rayos, 51, of Pecos, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in San Antonio.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 6, 1958, in Pecos, was a housewife, a longtime resident of San Antonio and a Catholic.

Rayos was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Orozco Maldonado.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Rayos of San Antonio; her father, Paulino Maldonado Sr. of Pecos; one son, Michael Rayos Jr. of San Antonio; one daughter, Bianca Nicole Rayos of San Antonio; six brothers, Paulino Maldonado Sr. of Midland, Tony Maldonado Sr. of Midland, Benjamin “Benjie” Maldonado, Sr. of Pecos, Johnny Maldonado Sr. of Pecos, Alfred Maldonado Pecos, David Maldonado Sr. of Pecos; three sisters, Yolanda M. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Susie M. Levario of San Antonio, Becky Mr. Ford of Kyle and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Lue Smith

Betty Lue Smith, 69, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Hospital in Dallas.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Abbott and Rev. John Barrett officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Kelly Davis, Raymond Hornberger, Leroy Michaelis, Gene Paul Moore, Jay Spence and Jerry Workman.

She was born on Jan. 16, 1940, in Paris, Texas, to the Rev. Luther A. Hill and Evelyn Plunkett Hill.

Betty moved to Pecos in 1968 and became the office nurse for Doctor Harold Lindley, where she worked for many years until his office closed upon the death of the doctor. Betty then took the position of Church secretary at Pecos First United Methodist Church. She served the Church faithfully as its secretary, treasurer, and administrator. She loved her work and retired from her duties due to failing health after 31 years service to anyone who came to the church door.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald G. Hill.

Survivors include her husband, David Alan Smith of Pecos; sisters, Joyce Cocanower of Lancaster and Rebecca Cameron and husband, Don of Rockwall; stepchildren, Vicky Lynn Williams of Georgetown, Tx., Debra Ann Myers and husband Gary of Irving, Tx., Nancy Elizabeth “Libby” Harris and husband Ross of Pecos and San Angelo, and David Alan “Dave” Smith Jr. and wife Marilyn of Grand Saline, Tx.; eight grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jaxon Weidner

Jaxon Xavier Weidner, 25, of Pecos, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with military honors.

He was born Aug. 16, 1984, in Tulsa, Okla., was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Cristian. He was a disabled veteran who was in the U.S. Navy and served in the war in Iraq.

Weidner was preceded in death by his father, Jack Benjamin Weidner.

Survivors include his wife, Kathya T. Weidner of Odessa; one daughter, Rain Marie Alexandria Weidner; one son, Aaric Angelo “Prynce” Weidner, both of Odessa; his parents, Betty Kay and Danny Reyes Perea of Pecos; his grandparents, James and Beverly Thomas and Gloria Lara, all of Pecos; two brothers, Jamim Israel Weidner of Dallas, Jacob Franklin Weidner of Vallejo, Calif.; two sisters, Jesseca Danielle and Janette Megan Perea of Pecos and nine nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bettye Powell

Bettye Powell, 76, of Monahans passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Monahans with Dr. Joshua Stowe officiating. Interment was held at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Odessa with Pastor Jeff Box officiating.

She was born May 2, 1933 in Pecos to Howard and Rebecca (Higgins) Harris. She was a teacher. Some of Bettye’s hobbies included working various puzzles, bowling, reading, listening to music, and playing cards and dominos. She received many some of which were the Teacher of the Year at Odessa College in 1990, President of the Permian Basin Community Service Organization in 1991, Mother of the Year Contest Winner in 1986 at Permian Mall, Dean’s list at Sul Ross University, and Outstanding Drama and Speech student in 1978. Bettye loved her church family and was very involved in teaching Sunday School whether in Pecos, Odessa, or Monahans.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Bettye Lynn DeLoach and husband Robert of Odessa, Cynthia Jean Treadwell of Monahans, and Connie Beth Garrett and husband Larry of Monahans; a brother, Ron Harris and wife Betty Sue of Buchanan Dam as well as 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services were under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Angelica Rodriguez

Angelica Rodriguez, 87, of Fort Stockton, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Thomas Manimla officiating. Burial will be in Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Rosario Rodriguez and one son, Oscar Rodriguez.

She was born Aug. 11, 1922, in Bryan, Tx.

Survivors include one brother, Frank McRae and one sister, Alicia Ramos.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Devin Leon Harris, Jr., a newborn, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Odessa.

He was born Sept. 26, in Odessa.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his father, Devin Harris; mother, Laquincia Baily; grandparents- Virginia Campbell of Mississippi, Gloria Bailey of Dallas, William Bailey II of Pecos; one brother, Marquill Balfur of Aurora, Ill.; great-grandparents, Claude L. and Annie B. Campbell of Mississippi, Lillie Bailey of Pecos and Edward Woods of Dallas.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Benjamin Mendoza

Benjamin Espinosa Mendoza, 39, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Benjamin Espinosa Mendoza was born on April 7, 1970 to Marcos and Georgia Mendoza Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Pecos and a Catholic, serving as alter boy as a youth at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. He was the last born to a family of 11, five brothers and five sisters. Ben was born and raised in Pecos beginning his musical career playing in the beginner’s band until joining the Pecos High School Band receiving many UIL awards. He graduated from Pecos High School in 1988 and continued his musical career attending West Texas State and played with lots of West Texas Bands including Mirada and Brillante. Later on in life he became a corrections officer with RCDC in Reeves County. He moved to Odessa in 2006 and worked for the Sheriff’s Department receiving many awards in security. He moved back to Pecos in 2009 to be closer to his parents. Benjamin was a loving son and wonderful brother loved by everyone and will be deeply missed by all his 22 nieces and nephews.

Mendoza was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his parents, Marcos and Georgia Mendoza Sr. of Pecos; his siblings, Teresa Talamantes, Mary Lou Salcido and Irma Gutierrez of Pecos, Velma Collasco of Fort Sumner, N.M., Diana Mendoza-Crawford of San Angelo, Alonzo Mendoza and Robert Mendoza of Pecos; 22 nieces and nephews. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Brownlee

Floyd Paul Brownlee Jr., went to be with the Lord on Sept. 27, 2009.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Saint Catherine Catholic Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. A rosary will be held at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1922, in Pecos, was a Catholic and devotedly served his church throughout his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, served in the Pecos Rotary Club and was a school board member. He was a businessman and owner of Brownlee Hardware for 70 years, served in the Air Force and was stationed in the South Pacific. His division was the first to go in to Tokyo after the war.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sena Ray; daughter, Mary Elizabeth and husband Roland Hartley of Colorado; son James Robert Brownlee and wife Corina of Pecos; two grandsons, Bryan Brownlee and wife Rebecca of Frisco and Jeff Brownlee and wife Mindy of Lewisville; sister, Gail Murray and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saint Catherine Catholic Church, West of the Pecos Museum or Pecos Senior Citizen’s Center.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leo Elliott

Leo Wentworth Elliott, Jr., 82, of Pecos, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Odessa Medical Center.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, at 4th and Bois d’Arc Church of Christ. Burial followed in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Leo was born April 13, 1927 in Lone Oak, Tx., to Leo Wentworth Sr. and Louise Ende Elliott. He was a resident of Pecos since 1952 and was owner of Elliott Printing since 1955. He was a member and an Elder of 4th & Bois d’Arc Church of Christ. He was a volunteer for the Pecos Fire Department for 43 years and Pecos Ambulance Service for 21 years. He was a coach of the Pony League team that went to the Pony League World Series in 1971. He was awarded the Citizen of Year Award in 1981.

Leo was married to May LaVoy O’Neil on June 11, 1951 in Pecos. She preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 1965. He married Sue Dudley Holminski on April 29, 1967, in Pecos.

Survivors include his wife Sue Elliott of Pecos; children Jim Elliott and wife Lisa of San Angelo, Johnny Elliott and wife Angela of Pecos, Tommy Elliot and wife Elsa of Lewisville, Bill Elliott of Farmers Branch, Darrell Holminski of Knoxville, Tenn., Cheryl Burton and husband Gary Burton of Willow Park; grandchildren, Stephen Elliott, Michael Elliott and wife Kelly, Matthew Elliott, Joshua Elliott, Lauren Elliott, Doug Elliott, Todd Elliott, Sara Elliott, Clint Burton and wife Sarah, Nick Burton and wife Kaylyn and Jeremy Burton, Chontae Feldman and husband Mark, Michael Paul Landtroop and wife Amy; great-grandchildren, Dylan Elliott, Brianna Burton, James Clint Burton, Summer Burton, Julia Feldman, Abrianna Landtroop and Matthew Landtroop.

Sister Dottie Elliott of Longview; nieces Jan Johnson and husband, Don, Ann Brogotti and husband Randy, Jackie McMahan and husband Lester and Tommy Burk and wife Gina and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be retired members of the Pecos Fire Department and Pecos Ambulance Service.

Memorials may be made to the Pecos Church of Christ or a favorite charity.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry McCord

Jerry Lynn McCord, 67, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Odessa Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services with military honors were held at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 221, at Acres West Funeral Chapel.

He was born April 3, 1942, to Raymond S. McCord and Mary Spurlen McCord, served in the U.S. Army (stationed in Germany) during the Vietnam War, worked in the oilfield for 32 years, was a plant operator for American Oil and Gas Company and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include four daughters, Joyclynn Baker of Oklahoma, Jacinda Meek of San Angelo, Kari Cooksey and Carol McCord of Odessa; one brother, Phillip McCord of Odessa; three sisters, Virginia Gregstone of Arizona, Katherine Spear of Alvin and Toni Livingston of Midland; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.

Acres West Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Elias Perez

Elias M. Perez, 72, of Saragosa, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Delicias, Mexico, was a retired construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Olivia C. Perez of Saragosa; one daughter, Sylvia Iniguez of Balmorhea; two brothers, Lorenzo De La Rosa of Chihuahua, Mexico, Concepcion De La Rosa of Delicias, Mexico; one sister, Guadalupe De La Rosa Guerrero of Juarez, Mexico; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Stoney Iniguez; one great-grandchild, Ruben Zephaniah Jimenez.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Luisa Herrera

Maria Luisa Herrera, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Fabens, was a retired CAN, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include four daughters, Elena Gutierrez of Zaragosa, Mexico, Guadalupe Zamorano and Maruca Olaguez of Queencreek, Ariz., Alicia Vela of Pecos; two sons, James and wife Charlotte Herrera of Taylor, Javier and wife Sandy Herrera of Pecos and 45 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Genoveva Flores

Genoveva M. Flores, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009.

Mass was held at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include one son, Ricky Flores of Ritchfield, Calif.; one daughter, Cynthia F. Villescas of 29 Palms, Calif.; one brother, Santiago “Chago” Martinez of Odessa; one sister, Juanita Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz. and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Narcissa Garza

Narcissa Espitia Garza, 83, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born March 15, 1926, in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, was a retired farm laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Liborio Garza of McAllen; three sons, Jose Garza of Florida, Juan Manuel Garza of Pecos, Maximo Garza of Midland; one daughter, Felicitas Singletary of McAllen; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Alvarez

Eddie G. Alvarez, 51, of Balmorhea, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born July 30, 1958, in Ft. Stockton, was self-employed, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Edwardo and Jesusita Galindo Alvarez of Balmorhea; two sons, Edward and Adrian Alvarez of Balmorhea; one daughter, Stephanie Alvarez of Balmorhea; one sister, Anna Rossell of Wink; one brother, Alvaro G. Alvarez of Pecos and one grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Genoveva Flores

Funeral services are incomplete for Genoveva M. Flores, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Lujan

Jesus P. Lujan, 87, of San Antonio, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Mission Funeral Home in San Antonio.

He was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Marfa, was a longtime resident of San Antonio, retired as an aircraft mechanic after 35 years of service at Kelley Air Force Base and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Elodia Lujan of San Antonio; two sons, Hector and Jesus Lujan Jr. of San Antonio; four daughters, Gloria Varela of Pecos, Patricia Guana of Corpus Christi, Grace Moran and Roslind Lujan of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Jose Silva

Jose Silva, 79, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Fabian officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 14, 1930, in Santa Aulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a retired maintenance man, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria R. Silva of Pecos; one son, Jose Silva Jr. of Pecos; two daughters, Cenia Silva and Maribel S. Terrazas of Pecos; one sister, Maria De Jesus Silva of Chihuahua, Mexico and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Bates

Robert W. Bates, 88, a longtime Pecos resident, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Services at the Santa Barbara, Calif., Cemetery are pending.

Bates was born in 1921, in Santa Barbara, Calif. He attended Harvard University and California Polytechnic Institute, served in the U.S. Army in World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of captain and being awarded the Bronze Star.

He lived in Pecos from 1967 to 2006, when he moved to Nevada. In Pecos, he owned and managed Pecos Feed Yard and Pecos Agricultural Corp.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jean Gilchrist Bates; he son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Polly Bates of Henderson, Nevada; his daughter, Suzanne Bates of Minneapolis, Minn.; and granddaughters, Charlotte Deirdre Bates, Clara Jean Bates and Helena Elizabeth Smith.

Mary Katherine Crews

Mary Katherine “Katchie” Dean Crews, 79, of Pecos, did Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Pecos, Saturday, Aug. 29, with an additional memorial at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and interment at 1 p.m., in Austin, on Sept. 19.

She was born Jan. 28, 1930. “Katchie” attended school at Radford and UTEP in El Paso and at Christian College in Columbia, Missouri. She and Frank Crews of Pecos and El Paso were married in 1975. Following Frank’s death in Austin, she moved back to Pecos in 1986 and resided there until her death.

She especially remembered for her generosity, hospitality and deep love for her family and friends.

Survivors include her brother, William W. “Bill” Dean III, nephews, Will Dean of Seattle, Wash., John Dean and wife, Diana of San Antonio; step-daughter, Susie Piaget and daughter Katherine. Step-daughter Courtenay and husband Lynn Armstrong and children Mollie Johnson, Jesse and Kay Johnson and daughter, Aurelia, numerous cousins, their children and grandchildren and beloved friend Olga Arenivas.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice with notification to Bill and Karity Dean, P.O. Box 2964, Ruidoso, N.M. 88355 or Susie Piaget, 4005 Merimac, Austin, Tx. 78731-1307.

Basilio Mora Sr.

Basilio D. Mora, Sr., 94, of Pecos, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 14, 1915, in Pecos, served in the U.S. Army, was a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Epifanio Mora of Pecos; two sons, Basilio Mora Jr. and wife Elena of Pecos, Jerry Mora and wife Angie of Jal, N.M.; two daughters, Alicia Nichols and husband Carlos, Delilah V. Baeza and husband Ruben of Pecos; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Santiago Rodriguez

Santiago Rodriguez, 94, of Sanderson, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson, with burial in Santa Rita Cemetery.

He was born July 25, 1915, in Mexico, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Rodriguez and one son, Rogelio Rodriguez.

Survivors include one daughter, Candelaria Leyva of Pecos; one son, Julian Rodriguez of San Antonio; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joy Carpenter

Joy “Rusty” Mann Carpenter, 83, of Pecos, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Houston.

Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel in Pecos. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.

Joy “Rusty” Mann Carpenter was born on Aug. 7, 1926, in Snyder, Tx., to Robert C. Mann and LaVelma Russell Mann. She was a longtime resident of Pecos and a member of the Barstow Baptist Church. She attended school in Pecos and was a Pecos High School graduate. “Rusty” was in the land title business for many years, worked at Pecos Abstract Co. then later Western Abstract and Title Co., also located in downtown Pecos. She was a well-known and respected business woman with ranchers and many businesses in Pecos.

She is survived by one son, Paul Winston Chandler, M.D. and wife Wendy of Macon, Ga.,; two daughters, Linda Fox of Magnolia, Tx. and Ava Gerke and husband Calvin of Barstow; stepson, Johnny Carpenter of El Pas, Ronald Larned and Donald Larned of Florida and David Larned of Haskell; one brother, William Mann of Texas City, Tx.; one sister, Margie Sharon Corey of Schertz, Tx.; seven grandchildren, Joseph Chandler, Louis Chandler, Max Chandler, Tracy Hawthorne, Robert Fox, Luke Hoelscher, Clayton Hoelscher.

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable donation to the “West of the Pecos Museum” or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Pecos Funeral Home.

Thomasa Orona

Services are incomplete for Thomasa G. Orona, 84, of Pecos, who died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at her residence.

She was born March 7, 1925, in Barstow, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Orona was preceded in death by her husband, Jose T. Orona, parents, two sons, two grandsons and two brothers.

Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Rodriguez, Nancy Lopez of Pecos, Daquina Machuca of Midland; four sons, Jesus “Chuna” Silvas, Melvin “Melo” Orona and Tommy Orona of Pecos, Fred Orona of Midland, three stepsons, Moises, Joe and Ray Orona of Pecos; one sister, Anita Bustamantes of Midland; 33 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brian Walker

Brian Walker, 17, of Pecos, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Pecos.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at the First Baptist Church with Jim Salisbury, L.E. Woodard and Greer Willis officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 10, 1991, in Blythe, Calif., was a student and a Baptist.

Survivors include his father, Charles Walker of Pecos; his mother, Deanna Gallardo of San Luis Rio Colorado, Baja Mexico; one sister, Alida Aguilar of San Luis Rio Colorado, Baja Mexico; one aunt, Lois Nelson and husband Bud of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Griffith

Dorothy Sherrill Griffith, 81, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at her residence.

Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with Rey Carreon officiating.

She was born Jan 20, 1928, in Rock Springs.

Survivors include one son, Bruce Griffith of Dallas.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Jacoby

Pauline G. Jacoby, 58, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009.

No services will be held for Jacoby.

She was born Dec. 26, 1950, to B.F. Gonzales and Nasaria Martinez and was a nurse.

Jacoby was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include two daughters, Leah Shields of Austin, Nina Gomez of Pecos; three brothers, Carlos Gonzales of Pecos, Joe Gonzales of Odessa, Tony Gonzales of Colorado and two grandchildren.

Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Ornelas

Francisco Ornelas, 94, of Portales, N.M., died Aug. 10, 2009, in Portales.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Trinity Family Center with Rev. Raul Ornelas officiating. Burial followed in the Portales Cemetery.

He was born March 21, 1915, in Candelaria, Tx., lived in Saragosa, then moved to Portales in 1970, was a farmer and a member of La Iglesia Evangelica de Jesus en Cristo.

Ornelas was preceded in death by four sister, Irene Munoz, Eloisa Sotelo, Jesus Ornelas, Teresa Pena; two sons, Israel Ornelas in 1980, Crespin Ornelas in 2008 and his wife, Ramona who died Feb. 10, 1996.

Survivors include three daughters, Theodola DeLaRosa, Felicidad “Nena” Mascarro of Portales, Juana Duran of Artesia, N.M.; three sons, Manuel, Jose and Bernardino Ornelas of Portales; one sister, Elvira Ornelas of Portales; a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, etc…

Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Garcia

Jose R. Garcia, 87, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 16, 1921, in Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, retired and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Garcia of Pecos; two sons, Juan Garcia and Eva of La Mirada, Calif., Joe Garcia Jr. and Delma of Odessa; three daughters, Socorro Mendoza and Johnny Mauldin of Pecos, Leticia Nelson and Keith of Odessa, Vicky Foreman and Jeff of Odessa; one sister, Concepcion Cruz of Canada; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Herrera

Francisco A. Herrera, 82, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born June 6, 1927, in El Indio, Texas, was a devoted Catholic and a loving father, husband and grandfather.

He leaves behind his wife, Francisca S. Herrera of Pecos; four daughters, Ludivina Valencia and husband, Louis, Irma Martinez and husband Clyde, Hortencia “Tencha” Rivas and husband, Felix, Ida Herrera Contreras all of Pecos; three brothers, Cayetano Herrera of Midland, Tony Herrera and Lucio Herrera of Pecos; one sister, Socorro Vasquez of Pecos; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Jean Walser Blount

Nancy Jean Walser (Blount), age 55, born and raised in Pecos, Texas, passed away 7/30/09 at her home in Houston, Missouri. Nancy was known by her friends and family as “Baby”, she loved her family dearly and always put family first. Baby will be missed. Left to cherish her memory are: her parents Gene and Lila Lea Blount of Pecos, Brothers Randy Blount and wife Rosie of Pecos, Nolan Blount and wife Retta of Pecos, Richard Blount and wife Cindy of Marion, Kansas, Sisters Sandy Hendricks and husband Bill of Odessa, Jackie Hunter and husband Richard of Mathis, Texas, her husband Roger Walser,

mother in law Dot Williams of Pecos, sister and brother in law Beverly and Johnny Bishop of Pecos, children Damon, Missy, Tessa, Miranda, Cassie and Jamie, as well as numerous grand children, nieces and nephews. Burial will take place on August 5, in Houston, Missouri.

Ismael Hinojos Sr.

Ismael Hinojos Sr., 54, of Pecos, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at his residence.

A service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Mission Apostolica De Fe En Cristo Jesus with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 20, 1954, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a seismograph employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Hinojos was preceded in death by both parents, Santos and Cruz Hinojos and one brother, Efrain Hinojos.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Venegas Hinojos of Pecos; one son, Ismael Hinojos Jr. of Pecos; one daughter, Antonetta Venegas of Pecos; one sister, Rosa Tejeda of Odessa and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Meneses

Jesus Alfredo “Freddy” Meneses , died in El Cerrito, Calif., near Oakland, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2009.

A memorial mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa.

A reception and celebration of life will follow mass at the Community Center of Saragosa. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Lydia Meneses and a brother, Ramon Meneses (Kiki) who passed away from injuries sustained from a tornado in Saragosa on May 22, 1987.

Survivors include one daughter Lydia Kosmos of Oakland and her mother Andre Kosmos; one sister, Rita Valdez of Houston, one niece and one nephew.

Opal Storms

Opal May Pirtle Storms, 87, of Carlsbad, N.M., died Wednesday, July 29, in Carlsbad.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rusty Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

She was born Nov. 20, 1921, in Utopia, Tx.

Storms was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert C. Storms who died Feb. 14, 1995.

Survivors include one son, James H. Storm and wife Rose of Stephenville, Tx.; daughters, Margie Meeks of Shiner, Connie Meeks and husband Don of Carlsbad, N.M.; one sister, Rita Wilhelm of San Angelo; one brother, James Pirtle of Poteau, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, D.E. Meeks, Leona Meeks, Donna Strickland, Kevin Meeks, Robert Meeks, Clayton Meeks, Troy Meeks, Susan Storms, Lee Storms, James Storms; 16 great-grandchildren, Jason Meeks, Nicole Meeks, Gary Meeks, Regina Meeks, David Meeks, Robert Meeks, Breanna Meeks, Naomi Meeks, John Meeks, Abram Meeks, Joel Meeks, Jonathan Meeks, Tavie Meeks, Sheena McMillian, Brooks Blagg, Aaron.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Courtney G. Mellard

Courtney Graham Mellard of Balmorhea, born in 1943 left us peacefully to meet his Maker at the home of his daughter, Mary Walker and family, on July 9, 2009.

He was born on December 13, 1943 to Kenneth and Chicora Mellard, a ranching family in Marfa, Texas. On December 17, 1964 he married his high school sweetheart, Helen Williamson.  After more than 30 years of marriage she preceded him in death in 2001.

He was a Mason, and attended the Balmorhea Methodist Church.

A memorial service for Courtney is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18 in the Balmorhea Methodist Church courtyard with a time for fellowship and remembrance following at the Balmorhea School Cafeteria.

He is survived by his sister Mary Lane Williams of Marfa; children; Mary Walker of Kress, Molly Daiber Of San Antonio, Dana Sparks of Ft.. Stockton, Damon Mellard of Marfa, and Jimmy Melvin of Marfa, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Balmorhea youth lunch Bible study program at the Balmorhea Methodist Church or the Balmorhea FFA Boosters.

Alijah Roman

Alijah Ray Salinas Roman, four months old, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 17, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Roman was preceded in death by his grandfather Luis M. Roman Sr.

Survivors include his father, Andy Roman of Pecos; his mother, Rachel Salinas of Odessa; grandparents, Eduarda “Lala” Roman of Pecos, Juan Salinas of Dallas, Florinda Salinas of Barstow; three brothers, Andre Roman of Pecos, Daniel and Jonathan Marquez of Odessa; one sister, Xandria Roman of Pecos; eight uncles, Louie, Hector “Tito,” Joel and Arturo “Artie” Roman of Pecos, Rene Salinas of Killeen, Roger and his wife, Kristian Salinas of Cheyenne, Wyo., Ruben and wife Rosa Salinas of Pecos, Rudy and wife Mindi Salinas of Dallas; one aunt, Blanca Roman of Pecos; great-grandparents , Manuel Salinas, Santos Abila of Pecos, Isidra Gonzales, Rodolfo Gonzales of Barstow.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gregorio Rayos

Gregorio Rayos, 66, of Pecos, died Friday, July 10, 2009 at his residence.

A chapel service was held at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 12, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He was born March 12, 1943, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired Town of Pecos City employee and a Jehovah’s Witness.

Rayos was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Agapita L. Rayos; two brothers, Antonio Jimenez and Cruz Jimenez.

Survivors include his wife, Otilia C. Rayos of Pecos; one son, Carlos Rayos of Pecos; two daughters, Betty Lopez and Liz Vela of Pecos; eight brothers, Marcos, Willie, Mario and Manuel Rayos of Pecos, Frank Jimenez of Odessa, Lupe Rayos of Houston, Jesse Rayos of Carlsbad, N.M., Johnny Rayos of California; five sisters, Nena Ortega of San Antonio, Irene Dominguez, Maria Ortega, Modesta Ortega and Enriqueta Prieto of Pecos and 11 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Sotelo

Jesus Manuel “Prieto” Sotelo, 60, of Pecos, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at his residence.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 12, 1949, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired seismograph employee and a Catholic. Sotelo was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Gertrudes Sotelo; one son, Enrique Sotelo; two brothers, Escaniel and Guadalupe Torres.

Survivors include his wife, Fidela P. Sotelo of Pecos; two sons, Gilbert and Manuel Sotelo of Pecos; two daughters, Jennifer Sotelo of Pecos, Isela Munoz of Odessa; five sisters, Hortencia Lopze, Elodia Parra, Mary Ann Lopez of Pecos, Ermelia Bersosa of Odessa, Olga Guebara of Midland; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arline Andes

Arline Andes, 85, of Andrews died Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 10, at Andrews Church of Christ with ministers Kevin Bullard and Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. She was born May 31, 1924 in Rotan, Texas, married Russel Wayne Andes on February 1, 1947. They lived in  Pecos, for several years before moving to Andrews in 2007, she worked in food service in the school system for many years and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include, sons; Michael Wayne Andes, Halletsville, Texas, Carroll Lee Andes, Andrews, Texas. daughter; Jeanette Cantrell, Houston, Texas, brother; Leland Driver, Temecula, California, sister; Christine Alden, San Angelo, Texas, nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Emily Millan

Emily Sky Millan, three months old, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, Lubbock.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 10, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born March 18, 2009 in Odessa.

Survivors include her parents, Christopher and Roxanne Millan; one sister, Aaliyah Marie Millan; grandparents, Susan Millan, Luis and Connie Esparza, Rafael and Rachel Gonzalez and Mike Millan; aunts and uncles, Debbie Anchondo, Ashley Talbert, Selena Delgado, Ricky Millan, Joe Ray Millan, Angel and Rebecca Gonzalez, Mercy Gonzalez, Rosie M. Perez, Amy Gonzalez and Danny Soto, Phillip and Margaret Vance of Minnesota, Sally Gonzalez of Dallas, Jessica Gonzalez and Braulio Esquivel, Jr. of Midland.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Ruth Compton

Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Betty Ruth Compton, of Toyah, went to live with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 3, 2009.

She was born July 22, in San Angelo, was married to and preceded in death by Richard J. Compton Jr. She and her family lived in Pecos, Toyah and Balmorhea for 50 plus years. Anyone who ever knew Betty, knew she was one of the most gentle and kind souls on earth. She was certainly one of the most compassionate and faithful servants of the Lord. Her legacy will hopefully be carried on by her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

No matter what tragedy or trail, that ever came her way, she handled it with grace and comfort for all involved. There will never be a way to fill those very large shoes of hers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, sons Richard J. Compton III, Steven Lee Compton and Gary Ray Compton. Also by a grandson David Hamilton, her father Thomas Lay and mother Sara Louise Lay, one sister Rebecca Edwards, four brothers, Alfred Lay, Milburn Lay, J.H. Lay and Gene Lay.

She is survived by a son Damon Compton and wife Linda of Boys Ranch, a daughter, Diana Tollett and husband Wayne of Toyah; 10 grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Richard, Justin, Orlando, Anne, Laura, Karla, Jennifer and Tony; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters Jerry Lay and wife Betty of San Angelo, Walter Lay of San Angelo, Teresa Lazicki of Bumpass, Virginia, Janelle Morse and husband Harvey of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also survived by a few “adopted” children – Billy McNeil, Velma Robey, Valree Thompson, Fred and Sharon Sanchez, Evelyn Osborn, Sammy Dominguez and Nancy Ingram.

She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews, numerous friends and her special little doggy Scudder. Betty worked in and around Reeves County for years. She worked at Safeway Stores, managed the Balmorhea School Cafeteria, and retired with Balmorhea Feeders, Inc.

She was active in her church and loved to spend time with all of her loved ones, especially those grandchildren. Betty was a wonderful artist and cook. She also sang like an angel. Her favorite thing to do was to have family get togethers and sing hymns and play games with the family.

We will surely miss her and know that she will be waiting for us in the mansion in the sky.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Home Health, Nurses Unlimited or the charity of your choice.

Emily Sky Millan

Services are incomplete for Emily Sky Millan, three months old, who died Sunday, July 5, 2009.

She was born March 18, 2009.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Barrera

Rachel Barrera, 61, of Pecos, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 26, 1947, in Pecos, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Jamie Barrera and wife Susan, Israel Barrera and wife Janette, Gilbert Barrera of Odessa, Joseph Barrera and wife Karina of Midland; two sisters, Stella Dominguez and husband Chico of Gunuson, Colo., Sylvia Marquez and husband Alex of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Dorr

John Robert Dorr, 70, of Pecos, died Monday, June 29, 2009.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., July 7, at the First Christian Church in Pecos, with Rev. Clark Ford presiding. Burial will follow at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

John R. Dorr was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Pecos. He graduated from St. Edward’s School in Austin in 1956 and went on to become a member of the inaugural Petroleum Land Management program offered at Oklahoma University, graduating with a B.A. in Business from OU. After college, John served in the Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Joseph Dorr and Dorothy Ulrich Dorr.

John is survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Sue Pendergast Dorr; four children: their son, John Joseph Dorr, II, of Midland; their daughter, Dede Sue Helen Dorr Allen of Allen; their son, John Robert Dorr Jr. and wife, Nora Danielle, of Midland; their daughter, Jan Elizabeth Dorr, of Boca Raton, Florida; five grandchildren: Jacob Austin Dorr, Emily Madison Dorr, Katelyn Sydney Dorr, and John Robert Dorr III, all of Midland; and Natalie Sue Allen, of Allen, Texas; his sister Helen Josephine Dorr Creath of Austin; his brother-in-law John Lents Prendergast, and wife Sondra Gayle, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two nieces and three nephews.

Arrangements under the direction of the Pecos Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Homes of St. Mark, 3000 Richmond, Ave., Suite 570, Houston, Texas 77098, or a charity of your choice. Active Pallbearers: Mike Canon, Philip Houser, Bob Hughes, Allen McGuire, Fred Pearce, David Rogers, John Stuart, Don Weinacht and 12 honorary pallbearers.

Esau De La Rosa

Esau Villareal De La Rosa, 24, of Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Midland.

Services were held at 10 a.m., June 29, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Fort St6ockton with Pastor Vicente Cabello officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born March 6, 1985, in Fort Stockton and was an oilfield employee.

De La Rosa was preceded in death by his maternal parents: Pedro Villarreal Sancez, Julia Sanchez Celaya; paternal grandfather: Buena Ventura Gloria De La Rosa.

Survivors include his wife, Crystal J. De La Rosa of Pecos; one son, Joe Ray Jurado De La Rosa of Pecos; one daughter, Jaslyn Jurado De La Rosa of Pecos; his mother, Luz Isela De La Rosa of Fort Stockton; his father, Jose De La Luz Barraza De La Rosa of Mexico; grandmother, Maria De Los Angeles Barraza De La Rosa of Fort Stockton; two sisters, Nohely and Zaidaly De La Rosa of Fort Stockton.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Florencio Garcia Jr.

Florencio Garcia, Jr., 40, of Pecos, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in San Angelo.

Mass was held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 5, 1968, in Pecos, was a seismograph employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his father, Florencio Garcia, Sr.; two sons, Adam and Andrew Garcia of Pecos; two daughters, Ashley and Amber Garcia of Pecos; one brother, Carlos Ramos of Barstow; five sisters, Gloria Orona, Dorothy Garcia of Pecos, Mary Faye Ornelas of Barstow, Linda Licon of Lubbock and Priscilla Schlosser of Corpus Christi.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Gamboa

Carol Gamboa, 47, of Pecos, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James T. Henderson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 28, 1961, in West Chicago, Ill.

Gamboa was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Bailey and one sister, Susie Drallmeier.

Survivors include one daughter, Kelsie L. Rodriguez and husband, Oscar of Pecos; her husband, Librado “Junior” Gamboa; her father, Robert Bailey of Bevier, Missouri.; two brothers, Les Bailey and wife Joan of Burlington, Wisc., Kevin Bailey and wife Pat of Batavia, Ill.; three sisters, Nancy Brunoehler and husband Jim of Aurora, Ill., Janet McGrail and husband Jim of Ashton, Ill., Linda Bailey of Bevier, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jayce A. Harris and Oscar Lane Rodriguez and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John J. Siebert

A memorial service for John J. Seibert, 78, of Terrell was held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Anderson-Clayton Chapel in Terrell.

Siebert died Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born on August 7, 1930 in Rowlet, N.. to John and Clare Borkel Seibert. Mr. Seibert retired as a truck driver for ABF Freight and returned to Terrell in 1996.

Mr. Seibert is preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers Earl and Merl Seibert. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis (Clark) Seibert; six children: John Wilbur Seibert, Barbara Ann McBride, Cindy Sue Downs, Rita Lee Snyder, Connie Lou Seibert, and Mark Henry Seibert; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews.

Dolores Prieto

Dolores L. Prieto, 89, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital..

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery..

She was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Sierra Blanca, Tx., was a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ..

Prieto was preceded in death by Pedro Prieto, Manuel Prieto, Angel Prieto and Alicia Posada..

Survivors include one son, Juan Prieto; three daughters, Carmen Solis of Pecos, Beatrice Villegas of Kermit and Adela Mata of Odessa; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren..

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Judy Fowler

Judy Lynn Fowler, three years old, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in El Paso.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, 2009, at First Baptist Church, El Paso with Dr. Robert Nickell officiating and burial at Restlawn Cemetery.

She was born April 4, 2006.

Survivors include her parents, Heather and Jake Fowler; brother, Joshua Fowler; maternal grandparents, Judy and A.J. Morrison; great-grandfather, Milton V. Dumas, all of El Paso; paternal grandparents, Lynn and Terry Fowler of Pecos and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

From Dr. Jim Miles, “God did not take Judy Lynn, He received her.”

Patsy McDaniel

Patsy McDaniel, 70, of Pecos, died Monday, June 15, 2009, at Home Hospice of Odessa.

A church service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at West Park Baptist Church with Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born March 3, 1939, in Waco, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include one son, John McDaniel of Monahans; three daughters, Roberta Lott of Lavernia, Patti Penny of Rockdale, Wilma Brookshire of Pecos; one brother, Robert Ramey of Waco; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricardo Ornelas

Ricardo Ornelas, 50, of Laredo, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 20, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 17, 1958, in Pecos, moved to Laredo in 1995. He has been in the natural gas industry since 1981, was a part-time counselor and great musician. He loved music and was a musician for most of his life and played with the Challenger Band for several years and also loved to play with his family band the Ornelas Family Band. He was also a very devoted husband and father. He was an “outdoors” kind of person who loved camping, fishing and hunting with his family. Photography was a hobby of his and he loved his pet dogs and cats.

Ornelas was a very loving and giving person and will be missed by his loved ones very much.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Ornelas Sr.; brother, Jesus Ornelas Jr. and sister, Sally Ornelas.

He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Patricia and son, Ricardo Ornelas Jr. of Laredo; mother, Mercedes Ornelas of Pecos; brothers, Raymundo Ornelas of Odessa, Oscar Ornelas Sr. of Pecos; sisters, Lupe Machuca of Midland, Angelina Sanchez and Lydia Prieto of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Piedad Serrano

Piedad Serrano, 94, of Pecos, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

She was born Feb. 21, 1915, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Mass was held at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include several nieces.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marvon Ballard

Marvon F. Ballard, 72, of Pecos, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born Marvon Freeman on Dec. 9, 1936, in Grand Saline, Tx., married Ernest Ballard on Jan. 21, 1962. They made their home in Texas and briefly in New Mexico. They settled in Pecos in 1968 and have been part of the community ever since.

Marvon worked for 21 years with the Woolworth Store in Pecos in retail management and bookkeeping. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ballard of Pecos; sons, Dennis Thorp and wife Randa of Pecos, Alan Ballard and wife Jessie of Spur, Tx., Marion Ballard and wife Tylene of Odessa; one brother, Marion Freeman of Grandbury, Tx.; two sisters, Judy Bullard and Janet Bullard of Pecos; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home.

Floyd Rediger

Floyd J. Rediger, 93, of Pecos, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 20, 1916, in Milford, Nebraska, graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Pharmacy in 1938 and moved to Houston where he met his beloved Nancy Holt (it was love at first sight) and they shared 59 cherished years together. He served in the Navy as Chief Pharmacist and head of malaria control in the South Pacific during WWII. He and Nancy and their two children then settled in Pecos, in 1954 and started Rediger’s Pharmacy. Mr. Rediger was extremely proud to be a practicing pharmacist for 65 years. He and his son have ranched on the Pecos for 45-years and he was known as “a drug store cowboy.”

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; sister Berniece Weidemier and grand-daughter, Tammy Rediger.

Survivors include one son, John T. Rediger of Pecos; one daughter, Deborah Khan and husband Dr. David Kahn of Dallas; two granddaughters, Vicki Gessler and Brandi Chapman; four great-grandsons, Cole, Cody, Chase and Logan and many loving relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to The Cowboy Hall of Fame in Pecos or The West of the Pecos Museum.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Wayne Grove

Gerald Wayne Grove, age 62, passed away after a decade long battle with an Alzheimer’s related disease, PICKS.  He left this world with his wife of 42 years, Carolyn, right by his side. He is also survived by his mother, Ila Fay Grove and sister, Sharon Fay Tipton. He was preceded by his father, Truman Wayne Grove.  

Gerald was a great man of strength and wisdom, who’s greatest pride and joy were his son’s, Randall and Kevin Grove, along with his five grandchildren, Lindsay, Taylor, Riley, Mahlon, and Landrey. Those who knew him knew him as a man of few words but one who communicated through action by being at the aid of anyone in need. He will truly be missed.  

In lieu of flowers, please join us in supporting The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias. www.ftd-picks.org  

Services will be held at Johnson Funeral home in San Angelo, Texas at 1:00pm on Wednesday June 10, 2009.

Mary Garner Sawyers

Mary Garner Sawyers, 75, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in an Abilene hospital. 

A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 29, in First Baptist Church in Tuscola, with the Reverend Buddy Goodgame officiating.  Private burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home in Tuscola. Sawyer was born April 22, 1934, to Granville G. and Edna Lucille Barr Garner in Spencerville, Oklahoma, married Donald Wayne Sawyers June 4, 1954, in Greenwood, Texas, worked for Keith D. Graham Oil Company in Midland and Abilene for thirty-plus years, retiring in 2003.  She moved to Abilene from Midland in 1979.   She moved to Tuscola in 2003, to Lawn in 2004, and returned to Abilene earlier this year.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tuscola and frequently volunteered in many charitable organizations in Abilene.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and a brother, John Garner.

Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Winkles and husband Ken of Pecos; two sons, Gary Sawyers and wife Vikki of Abilene, and Don Sawyers and wife Lisa of Tuscola; three granddaughters, Heather Sawyers, Hailey Sawyers and Keirsten Benson; five grandsons, K. W. Winkles, Kyle Winkles, Casey Benson, Ryder Sawyers, and Michael Luvaul and wife Mandy; three brothers, Everett Leon Garner and Alton Garner both of Frisco, and Gene Garner of Clyde; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and many friends.

Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Murphy, 53, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

Services are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born Feb. 23, 1956, in Bay City, Michigan, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce Dury of Pecos; two step-sisters, Mille Ann Watson of Atlanta, Tx. and Rita Vineski of Tampa, Florida.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enriqueta Baeza

Enriqueta Leija Baeza, 73, of Alpine, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall in Alpine. Burial to follow at the Holy Angels Cemtery.

Baeza was born on Aug. 23, 1935, in San Juan Chihuahua, Mexico and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Luciano L. Baeza of Alpine; five daughters, Armida Rodriguez of Lubbock, Irma Valenzuela of Pecos, Olga Baeza of Alpine, Ester Gomez of Monahans and Noemi Baeza of Alpine; five sons, Rudy Baeza of Monahans, Oscar Baeza of Pecos, Omar Baeza of Alpine, Julian Baeza of Alpine, Daniel Baeza of Monahans; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marvon Ballard

Marvon F. Ballard, 72, of Pecos, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

She was born Marvon Freeman on Dec. 9, 1936, in Grand Saline, Tx., married Ernest Ballard on Jan. 21, 1962. They made their home in Texas and briefly in New Mexico. They settled in Pecos in 1968 and have been part of the community ever since.

Marvon worked for 21 years with the Woolworth Store in Pecos in retail management and bookkeeping. She loved antiques, crafts, gardening, home remodeling and quilting. She touched the lives of her family in every aspect and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ballard of Pecos; sons, Dennis Thorp and wife Randa of Pecos, Alan Ballard and wife Jessie of Spur, Tx., Marion Ballard and wife Tylene of Odessa; one brother, Marion Freeman of Grandbury, Tx.; two sisters, Judy Bullard and Janet Bullard of Pecos; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Please join her family in celebration of her life at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, at the Pecos Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home.

Jimmy Griffith

Jimmy Duane Griffith Sr., of Hamilton, Ohion, formerly of Barstow, died Thursday, May 21, 2009.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 31, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Howard County, Tx., was a truck driver, served in the U.S. Army, had relocated to Ohio for the past 20 years and was a Baptist. He was a former resident who drove trucks for East Texas Motor Freight for 11 years from 1971 to 1982, then relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio to continue his truck driving for ABF from 1982 to 2002.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy B. Griffith of Ohio; his children, Tracy Griffth of Big Spring, Lucy and Louis Lara of Pecos, Jody and Tammy Griffith of Hamilton, Ohio, Glen and Gail Moore of Arlington, Gary and Neth Moore of Arlington; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Ramirez Rodriguez, 38, of Artesia, N.M., died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Ojinaga, Mexico.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He was born Jan. 31, 1971, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a laborer in a refinery and a Christian.

Survivors include his parents, Isaias and Gloria Rodriguez of Artesia, N.M.; three sons, Eduardo Rodriguez Jr., Isaac Rodriguez and Efren Rodriguez, all of Artesia, N.M.; two brothers, Efren Rodriguez of Odessa, Ever Rodriguez of Artesia, N.M.; three sisters, Marivel R. Dominguez of Roswell, N.M., Alma Rodriguez of Dallas, Daisy Rodriguez of Miami, Fla.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pilar Contreras

Pilar Contreras, 95, of San Jose, Calif., died Monday, March 16, 2009.

A mass in her honor will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Toyah Cemetery.

She was born March 29, 1914, in Sierra Blanca, to Juan Aguilera and Prajedes Ortega, was a native of Texas, but lived most of her life in San Jose, Calif. and was a Catholic.

Contreras was preceded in death by her husband, Valentin Contreras; two sons, Federico A. Contreras and Adan A. Contreras.

Survivors include her children, Ines Contreras of Toyah, Manuel Contreras of Merced, Calif., Maria Erives of El Paso, Elvira Gongora of Whiteface, Delfina Almanza of Le Grand, Calif., Maria Jesus Fuentes of Pecos, Guillermo Contreras of Levelland, Jose Angel Contreras of San Jose, Calif., Victor Contreras of San Jose, Elvia Adame of San Jose; 54 grandchildren; 132 great-grandchildren and 64 great-great grandchildren.

Palm Memorial Worden Chapel of Chowchilla was in charge of arrangements.

B.V. Shaw

B.V. Shaw, 89, died Sunday, May 24, 2009.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 28.

He was born July 26, 1919, in Limestone County, Alabama, to Buria Velpo Shaw and Plezzie Rudder Shaw, was a long time cotton farmer, served in the Army Air Corp. and was a flight instructor during World War II.

Shaw was preceded in death by four sisters, Johnnie Shaw, Pauline Black, Mary Pickens, and Martha Sandy; four brothers, Wallace Shaw, Billy Shaw, W.B. Shaw and Ashford Shaw.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Boriski Shaw; one daughter, Patricia Anne Shaw; one son, Bryan Shaw and wife Paula; two grandchildren,

Brandon Shaw and Brenna Shaw and two great-grandchildren, Mattisyn and Kaitlyn.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Marvon Ballard

Services are incomplete for Marvon Ballard, 72, of Pecos who died, Monday, May 25, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

She was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Grand Saline, Tx., was a longtime Pecos resident and in retail management.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carlos Pena

Carlos O. Pena, 45, of Pecos, died Monday, May 18, 2009, in Midland.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, May 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 19, 1964, in Pecos, was an oilfield driller, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one son, Jesse Pena of Midland; two daughters, Carmen and Jezzelle Pena of Midland; three brothers, Joe and Ray Pena of Pecos, Angel Pena of Odessa and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Neeley

Elizabeth Jane Armstrong Neeley, known to some as Janey and to some as MiMi, passed away Friday night, May 1, 2009 in San Antonio, Tx.

Survivors include four daughters, Dixie Neeley of Spring Branch, Tx., Rebecca Zenner of Spring Branch, Tracy Hyde of New Braunfels, Carey Mueller of Spring Branch; nine grandchildren and one great grandson.

In lieu of flowers, MiMi wanted donations to be made to her favorite animal sanctuary: Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary, P.O. Box 66 Bulverde, Texas  78163

Glenda Videtto

Glenda B. Videtto, 72, died Friday, May 15, 2009, in Odessa.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 18, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Ron Guthrie officiating.

She was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Gorman, Tx., to Shorty Welch and Thelma Cleo Merworth, was raised and attended school in Pecos, attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine and retired from Mobil Oil. She was a resident of Odessa for about 11 years and a member of The Church of Christ.

Videtto was preceded in death by her mother, Cleo Welch and one sister, Maxine Willis.

Survivors include one son, Paul Videtto and wife, Tootsie of Odessa; one granddaughter, Giselle Videtto of Odessa; five sisters, Lee Frymire of Odessa, Jeanne Lubbe of Comanche, Jerry Cook of Midland, Judy Guthrie of Woodward, Okla., Kaye Hanks of Odessa; four brothers, Dwain Welch of Monahans, Doak Welch of New Braunfels, Dex Welch of Midland, Durl Welch of Silver City, N.M.; one special niece, Sue Frymire of Odessa; and several other nieces and nephews.

Dalton Taylor

Dalton Taylor, 79, of Gorman, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, after a short illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gorman with Brother Barry Schahan officiating. A second service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Barstow Cemetery in Barstow.

Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; one daughter, his parents, one brother and four sisters.

He was born June 27, 1929, in Barstow, to Edd and Lena Taylor, lived most of his life in Pecos and retired after 25 years as a postal clerk. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gorman.

Survivors include three daughters, Emery Taylor of Bastrop, Robin Taylor of Gorman and Ellen Tucker of Gorman; two sisters, Darnell Meyers of Kerrville, Novelyn Grizzard of Big Spring; two brothers, Norton Taylor of Blanket and Mart Taylor of John Day, Oregon; one granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to their favorite youth organization.

Ramon Natividad

Ramon Natividad, 63, of Pecos, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Services are scheduled for noon, Wednesday, April 29, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial at Santa Rosa Cemetery.

Natividad was born in Pecos, was a lifetime resident, served in the United States Army and was discharged in 1970. He was employed with B.F. Goodrich Test Track then went on to work as a correctional officer for the Reeves County Detention Center for 19 years.

He leaves behind his wife, Andrea Natividad of Pecos; three sons, Ramon Natividad Jr. and wife Gloria, Richard Natividad and wife Delilah, Robert Natividad and wife Maribel all of Pecos; two daughters , Monica Duggins and husband Doug of California, Debra Hignojos and Billy Bautista of Pecos; his mother, Felipa Natividad; one brother, Miguel Natividad and wife Lydia of Andrews; two sisters, Janie Dominguez of Odessa, Teresa Gochicoa of Houston; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Rodriguez

Francisco Rodriguez, 86, of Odessa, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Cemetery with military graveside services.

He was born April 2, 1923, in Barstow and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Angelita Azate Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Francisco (Frank) Rodriguez Jr. of Ft. Worth and Fernando Rodriguez of Odessa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Martinez Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Barmore

Hazel Barmore, 89, of Alpine, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, after a good fight with pneumonia.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 24, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Jordan presiding. The cemetery will be the Alpine Elm Grove with the Alpine Elm Grove with the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

Barmore was born March 17, 1920 to Oscar and Clora DePrang in Novice, Tx., was a wonderful wife, mother and seamstress, the perfect example for all to follow. She lived in Pecos for several years, raising her family and working, then moving to Alpine in 2000.

She was preceded in death in 2002 by her husband of 60 years, Leman Barmore; Oscar and Clora DePrang, her parents; six brothers – Bill, Eddie, Bunk, Hayse, Herman, Garland DePrang and one sister, Doris Garvin.

Survivors include one brother, Weldon DePrang of El Paso; four sons, Montie and Fay Barmore of Hemphill, Leman and Kay Barmore of Alpine, Johnny and Sharon Barmore of Fort Worth, Wayland and Mary Barmore of McAlester, Okla.; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to their favorite charity.

Georgie Garrett

Georgie Maxine Garrett, 56, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Monahans Managed Care Center in Monahans.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

She was born May 22, 1952, in Rockford, Ill., was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Garrett was preceded in death by her dad, Gail Jackson and two sisters, Carolyn Agee and Lorene Bierman.

Survivors include her mother, Cora Jackson; two daughters, Krisinda Cunningham of Odessa, Mackie Garrett of Beaumont; one brother, Tommy Jackson of Pecos; three sisters, Margie Windham of Pecos, Elaine Gray of Big Spring and Charlene Shaw of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Private Michael Allen Garrett, Mariah Garrett, Malorie Garrett, Matthew Garrett and baby boy Garrett, Destany Cunningham, Curtis Cunningham and one great-grandchild, Izik Dain.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Hagler

Mary Claudine Hagler, died April 21, 2009.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 16, 1916, to Laura and George Barlow.

Survivors include two sons, Ray Dean Cassell and wife Joy of Abilene, Royce Cassell and wife Louise of Midland; one daughter, Kathy Owens and husband Glen of San Angelo; one sister, Lydia Province; one brother, Bobby Barlow of Yuba City, Calif.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Sage Crest Alzheimer’s Care Unit and Baptist Hospice for their loving care.

As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering… Did we remember to thank you enough? For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us… To celebrate our successes… To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgment, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.

We love you, Nannie!!

Ernesto Matta

Ernesto “Neto” Matta, 55, of Hobbs, N.M., died of natural causes, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in Lubbock, Texas with his loving family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 24, at St. Helena Catholic Church in Hobbs with Father Juan Carlos Ramirez as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Prairie Haven Memorial Park. “Neto” was born on Feb. 24, 1954 in Pecos, Texas. He married Lourdes Chavez in Las Cruces, N.M. and they celebrated 30 wonderful years of marriage together.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Isreal and Manuel Matta.

Survivors include his wife, Lourdes Matta of Hobbs, N.M.; one daughter, Chrystal Matta; two stepdaughters, Alma Mendoza and Barbara Chavez, one son, Ernesto C. Matta, Jr.; one stepson, Joe Chavez all of Hobbs, mother, Emma Guzman of Pecos; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Griffin Funeral Home of Hobbs, N.M. is in charge of arrangements.

Rogelio Miranda

Rogelio Hernandez Miranda, 74, of Balmorhea, died Monday, April 20, 2009, in Midland.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 23, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a ranch hand, a longtime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Carmen Miranda; three sons, Rogelio Miranda Jr. of Balmorhea, Sergio Miranda and Luis Arturo Miranda of Odessa; one daughter, Anna Luisa Vasquez of Midland; one brother, Ramiro Miranda of Odessa and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alicia Carrasco

Alicia Lara Carrasco, 49, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 4, 1960, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a finance/payroll clerk and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Ruvel Carrasco of Pecos; her parents, Ismael and Socorro Lara of Pecos; one son, Ruvel L. Carrasco Jr. of Midland; two daughters, Anna Lisa Carrasco of Midland, Jessica L. Carrasco of Odessa; her paternal grandmother, Francisca Lara of Pecos; three brothers, Ismael Lara Jr. of Gardendale, Luis and Carlos Lara of Pecos; four sisters, Hilda Mendoza of Pecos, Irene Lara Campos of Hobbs, N.M., Icela Lara Romero of Ruidosa, N.M., Ymelda Lara Mendoza of Monahans and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Louie Rayos

Louie Rayos, 36, of Pecos, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Home Hospice House in Odessa.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 20, at Primer Iglesia Bautista, 8th and Sycamore.

He was born Nov. 18, 1972, in Pecos, was a construction labor employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Rayos was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Maria Rayos of Pecos.

Survivors include six brothers, Oscar Valenzuela of San Antonio, Hector Rayos of Odessa, Willie Rayos Jr., Mike, Lupe and Jesse Rayos of Midland; five sisters, Guadalupe Ornelas of Odessa, Irma, Rachel and Criselda Rayos of Pecos and Ida Rayos of Crane.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Georgie Garrett

Georgie Maxine Garrett, 56, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Monahans Managed Care Center in Monahans.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

She was born May 22, 1952, in Rockford, Ill., was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Garrett was preceded in death by Carolyn Agee and Lorene Bierman.

Survivors include her mother, Cora Jackson; two daughters, Krisinda Cunningham of Odessa, Mackie Garrett of Beaumont; one brother, Tommy Jackson of Pecos; three sisters, Margie Windham and Elaine Gray of Big Spring, Charlene Shaw of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Michael Allen Garrett, Destany Cunningham, Izik Dain, Curtis Cunningham, Mariha and Mallory Cunningham and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Gonzales

Edward Fuentez Gonzales, 57, of Pecos, died Friday, April 10, 2009.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, at Saint Catherine Catholic Church.

He was born May 19, 1951, in Balmorhea, was a plant operator, a fourth degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Gonzales of Pecos; one son, Eduardo Gonzales of Pecos; two daughters, Erika A. Gonzales of Midland, Elida A. Gonzales of Odessa; one sister, Anita Munoz of Pecos; his brother-in-law Daniel Leyva of Monahans; various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Muniz

Dolores “Lolo” Muniz, Jr., 77, of Casa Grande, Ariz., died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Casa Grande Regional Hospital.

Services were held Tuesday, April 7, in Casa Grande, Ariz.

He was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Carlsbad, N.M.

Muniz was preceded in death by one sister, Candelaria Dominguez.

Survivors include his wife Maggie Muiz of Eloy, Ariz; one daughter, Linda Muniz of Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Michael and Danny Muniz of Arizona; two step-sons, Ramiro Salinas and Pablo Cisneros of Eloy, Ariz.; three sisters, Monce Palencia, Jimmie Contreras, Dora Zaragoza of Pecos; five brothers, Jesus “Chuy” Muniz of McAllen, Ray, Israel, Salvador and Adan Muniz of Pecos and six grandchildren.

Jose Munoz

Jose Carmelo Munoz, 62, of Pecos, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born May 14, 1946, in Durango, Mexico, was a seismograph-laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Munoz was preceded in death by one son, Carmelo Jr. and one brother, Ambrosio Munoz.

Survivors include his wife, Estella Hernandez Munoz of Pecos; one son, Michael Munoz of Pecos; three daughters, Elida and Patricia Munoz of Pecos, Ysa Munoz of Kansas; his mother, Anselma Guerra Munoz; one brother, Antonio Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M.; five sisters, Matilde, Rosa and Francisca Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M., Lupe Munoz of California, Margarita Munoz of Juarez, Mexico; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Isaiah Soliz

Baby Boy Isaiah Soliz, eight days old, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital.

He was born April 3, 2009.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 13, at Greenwood Cemetery with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Survivors include his parents, Ruben Martinez and Crystal Ann Soliz of Pecos; his twin brother, Israel Soliz of Pecos; grandparents, Jenny Wright and Connie Corrales of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cecil Stickels

Cecil Yvonne Stickels, 73, of Pecos, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, at Church of Christ with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 20, 1935, in Ackerly, Tx., was a teacher, longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, John B. Stickels of Pecos; two sons, John William Stickels of Arlington, David Rodney Stickels of Mt. Vernon, Tx.; one daughter, Bena Yvonne Leismann of Landstuhl, Germany; one sister, Mary Ruth Peterson of Big Spring; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aurelio Acosta

Aurelio Lujan “A.L.” Acosta, 103, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital in Pecos.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 10, at Pecos Funeral Home with President Wally Moon of The Church of Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints conducting. Burial will follow at Easthill Cemetery in Fort Stockton.

He was born Feb. 6, 1906 in San Carlos, Mexico to Pantaleon and Catalina Acosta, married Manuela Sanchez on July 5, 1929 in Fort Stockton, was a retired farmer and welder. During his retirement he owned and operated several service stations in Pecos and Chandler, Ariz. His hobby was buying and selling cars. He enjoyed calling the Hotline on KIUN Radio to buy and sell his cars.

As a Patriarch of the of the family, everyone would come to him for guidance and advice. He always liked to sing and tell stories. If you had the time, he would talk your ear off. The grandchildren all knew that he always had candy in his pocket to give them.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Sparkman; son, Cruz S. Acosta; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one great-great-great grandchild; three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 80 years, Manuela Acosta; daughters and their spouses, Concha and Ernest Swanson of El Paso, Amelia and Rudy Reyes, Rosa and Elias Payan, Mary and Arturo Pallan, all of Pecos and Sylvia and Joe Angel Hernandez of Fort Stockton; one daughter-in-law, Olivia Acosta of Pecos; 31 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; 79 great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bo McQueen

Bo was born in San Angelo, Texas on September 12, 1946 to Rex and Polly McQueen.  In January of 1947 Rex, Polly and Bo moved to Prewitt Ranch south of Pecos.  He was a cowboy on the ranch while going to school  in Pecos, graduating in May 1964.  He married Snuffie on December 22, 1976.  He, Snuffie and their children lived in Pecos for many years and attended Trinity Lutheran Church.  His parents worked the Sid Kyle Ranch and he continued to help his dad with ranching while working for Valero Energy.  He was a member of the Rodeo Association in Pecos for several years.  His children grew up and married and in 1998 he and Snuffie moved to Waxahachie, Texas.  They were members of The Avenue Church and later the Frontier Cowboy Church where he enjoyed helping with ropings and such.  He was the foundation of our family, always there to help out and answer the many questions all of us had for him, and was devoted to his wife, mother and children.  We will miss him very much and know that this is not goodbye because we know we will see him again!

Survivors include his wife, Snuffie McQueen; his mother, Polly McQueen; daughters, Tracie Palmer and husband Randy, Shelly Sweeden and husband Mike, Stephanie Breckenridge and husband John, Marirose Kerry; son, Rex G. McQueen and wife Jenny; grandchildren, Sheri, Chad, Lara, Drew, Kristi, Summer, Tyler, Tristan and Bo Matthew.  He was preceded in death by his father, Rex E. McQueen and a grandson, Ethan C. McQueen.

The Celebration of his Life was held at 10 a.m., graveside and interment Wednesday, April 8, at Bethel Cemetery with Pastor David Brown officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.

www.waynebozefuneralhome.com.

Hector Jasso

Hector Jasso, 44, of Pecos, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Hospice House in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, at Mission Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 25, 1964, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a self-employed construction worker and a Christian.

Jasso was preceded in death by one brother, Chon Jasso.

Survivors include his parents, Jose J. and Maria Ruiz Jasso of Pecos; four sons, Israel and Leonardo Jasso of Odessa, Hector Jasso Jr. of Junction, Timothy Jasso of Ft. Stockton; one daughter, Amy Jasso of Odessa; two brothers, Robert Jasso of Pecos, Jose Luis Jasso of Junction; six sisters, Yolanda Jasso of Ft. Stockton, Emma and Luz Jasso of Pecos, Martha Ogburn of Hico, Alma Fleenor of Balmorhea, Michelle Jasso of Midland and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Matta

Daniel Matta, 64, of Midland, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at his residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 19, 1944, in Pecos, worked in janitorial, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Matta was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago and Nicolasa Matta; one brother, Rudy Matta and one sister, Elva Acosta.

Survivors include his wife, Elfida Matta of Midland; one son, Steve Matta of Pecos; four daughters, Diana Orona of Pecos, Elizabeth Gutierrez Matta, Christina Matta Sterting and Criselda Matta Mata of Midland; three sisters, Emma Guzman of Pecos, Isabel Matta and Alicia Flores of Odessa; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Munoz

Jose Carmelo Munoz, 62, of Pecos, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born May 14, 1946, in Durango, Mexico, was a seismograph-laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Munoz was preceded in death by one son, Carmelo Jr. and one brother, Ambrosio Munoz.

Survivors include his wife, Estella Hernandez Munoz of Pecos; one son, Michael Munoz of Pecos; three daughters, Elida and Patricia Munoz of Pecos, Ysa Munoz of Kansas; one brother, Antonio Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M.; five sisters, Matilde, Rosa and Francisca Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M., Lupe Munoz of California, Margarita Munoz of Juarez, Mexico; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Javier Guadalupe Chavez

Javier G. Chavez, 40, of Pasadena, Tx. died Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland.

Chavez was born in Ojinaga, Mexico and lived most of his life in Pecos.

He is survived by his son, Javier, Jr. of Pasadena, Tx.; mother, Paula Baltazar of Midland; sisters, Amy Reddell of Waco, Tx., Martha Sammons of Odessa and Nancy Nunez of Midland and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was employed at Ventech Engineering, Pasadena, Tx.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Daniel Matta

Services are incomplete for Daniel Matta, 64, of Midland, who died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Medanich

Brenda Medanich, 54, of Canyon Lake, died after a life long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1 PM at Tree of Life Church in New Braunfels with burial to follow in Fischer Cemetery with the Rev. Don Ray Duncan officiating.

Survivors include her mother, Margaret Pace; one sister Marsha Peacock; one brother, Hal (Corkey) Pace, Jr.; numerous cousins and many cherished friends and loved ones. 

Preceding her in death was her father Hal Pace, Sr

Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the American Cancer Society.  To be touched by Brenda’s life story please visit her website at HYPERLINK "http://www.survivingonapray.com/"www.survivingonapray.com 

Lynn Williams

Lynn Boyd Williams, 97, of De Leon, Tx., died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Comanche Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Gardens of Memory in Comanche Co., Tx.

He was born Dec. 27, 1911, in Parker Co., Tx., was a pumper for Meadors and Company, Wichita Falls; had resided in De Leon since 1998 and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Comanche.

Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Leota and his parents, Nathaniel and Charlotte Williams.

Survivors include two sons, Buddy L. Williams of Mount Vernon, Mo., Joe Bob Williams of Amarillo; one daughter, Lynnda Sue Gentry of Proctor Lake; one brother, Paul Henry Williams of California; two sisters, Jan Reagan of Indiana and Sugar Weatherall of Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Nowlin Funeral Home of De Leon, Tx. is in charge of arrangements.

Javier Guadalupe Chavez

Javier G. Chavez, 40, of Pasadena, Tx. died Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland. Chavez was born in Ojinaga, Mexico and lived most of his life in Pecos.

He is survived by his son, Javier, Jr. of Pasadena, Tx.; mother, Paula Baltazar of Midland; sisters, Amy Reddell of Waco, Tx., Martha Sammons of Odessa and Nancy Nunez of Midland and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was employed at Ventech Engineering, Pasadena, Tx.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

Daniel Matta

Services are incomplete for Daniel Matta, 64, of Midland, who died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Medanich

Brenda Medanich, 54, of Canyon Lake, died after a life long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1 PM at Tree of Life Church in New Braunfels with burial to follow in Fischer Cemetery with the Rev. Don Ray Duncan officiating. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Pace; one sister Marsha Peacock; one brother, Hal (Corkey) Pace, Jr.; numerous cousins and many cherished friends and loved ones. 

Preceding her in death was her father Hal Pace, Sr

Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the American Cancer Society.  To be touched by Brenda’s life story please visit her website at HYPERLINK "http://www.survivingonapray.com/"www.survivingonapray.com 

Lynn Williams

Lynn Boyd Williams, 97, of De Leon, Tx., died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Comanche Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at Gardens of Memory in Comanche Co., Tx.

He was born Dec. 27, 1911, in Parker Co., Tx., was a pumper for Meadors and Company, Wichita Falls; had resided in De Leon since 1998 and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Comanche.

Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Leota and his parents, Nathaniel and Charlotte Williams.

Survivors include two sons, Buddy L. Williams of Mount Vernon, Mo., Joe Bob Williams of Amarillo; one daughter, Lynnda Sue Gentry of Proctor Lake; one brother, Paul Henry Williams of California; two sisters, Jan Reagan of Indiana and Sugar Weatherall of Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Nowlin Funeral Home of De Leon, Tx. is in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen Mensch

Kathleen Rowe Mensch, 59, died Saturday, March 14, at her home in San Antonio.

A memorial service will be held when her son, Michael Frattarelli returns from Iraq.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis; two sons, Kyle Frattarelli of Washington State and Michael Frattarelli, currently serving in Iraq; one daughter, Meighan Cogswell of San Antonio; five grandchildren; and one sister, Priss McNutt of Pecos.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ernest Marvin Epley

ERNEST MARVIN EPLEY passed away peacefully on 7th March 2009.  Born on the 26th of December 1912, to Mona Duncan Epley and William Thomas Epley on the family ranch in Martin County, Texas (Stanton), homesteaded by his father in 1894.  

Ernest began a career in farming in 1940 in the San Joaquin Valley of California.  In 1947 he relocated back to Texas with his wife, Ilamae, and their four children.  He farmed in Pecos for 18 years returning to the San Joaquin valley in 1965.  Ernest served as Director of numerous boards including the California Tomato Grower’s Association, the California Tomato Research Institute, and the California canner’s and Grower’s Cooperative.  In 1988 the California Assembly passed a resolution commending Ernest on the many important contributions he made to agriculture in the state.  

In 1992, after the death of his first wife, Ilamae, Ernest married Dorothy Dorr and returned to live in Pecos and later Sun City, Georgetown.  Ernest loved nature and the out-of-doors and spent many hours with his sons-in-law and grandchildren on the golf course, in deer blinds, and beside mountain streams.  “Pappy,” as he was called by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, cared deeply for all of his family.  He moved to Houston in 2006 to be near his family and made many close friends at The Hallmark and his church, St. John the Divine.  

Ernest was predeceased by his parents, brother,  James Clair Epley, sister, Willie Epley Shortes, his wife of 57 years, Ilamae Tom Epley, his second wife, Dorothy Dorr Epley, son,  Ernest Marvin Epley, Jr. and daughter,  Sheila Epley Fichtner.   He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Nikki Richnow and spouse, The Reverend Douglas Richnow, Diane Beere and spouse, Max Beere; grandchildren, Caprice Hayden, Shane Shelton, Michelle Rosier, Villa Rae McClure, Laura Epley, Melissa Epley, Ernest Epley, III, John Cain, Mark Cain, Erin Brown, Justin Beere, and Adrian Mamakonian, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren.  

The funeral service will be conducted at  one  o’clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 10th of March, in the main sanctuary of The Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, with The Reverend Laurens Hall, D.D. and The Reverend Douglas Richnow, D. Min. officiating.  A reception will immediately follow the service adjacent to the church in Sumner’s Hall.  

The interment will be conducted at three o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 11th of March, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Stanton, Texas.  

In lieu of usual remembrances, those desiring may make memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Epley to The Hallmark Memorial Fund, 4718 Hallmark, Houston, Texas 77056; The Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77019; The Martin County Historical Museum, P.O. Box 929, Stanton, Texas 79782; or a charity of your choice.  

The family gratefully thanks Brenda Hollins-Knott and Rose Mourning, Mr. Epley’s  loving caregivers, who assisted him for two and a half years in all aspects of his life and Caring Hands Caregivers and Samaritan Care Hospice for their kind service.

Merced Segovia

Merced D’Anda “Auntie” Segovia, 93, of Pecos, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, March 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Marfa, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Segovia was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Segovia.

Survivors include one sister, Elisa Ornelas of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn Dinwiddie

JoAnn Dinwiddie, 71, of Fort Worth, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at City View Care Center in Fort Worth.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, at Barstow Cemetery with John Barrett officiating.

She was born Sept. 29, 1937 and was a homemaker.

Dinwiddie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Dinwiddie; her parents, Bernard “Bubba” Selle and Dorothy Selle; one son, Gregory Stephen Dinwiddie.

Survivors include three sons, Mark Wilson Dinwiddie of Crowley, Matthew Wayne Dinwiddie of Michigan, Christopher Stephen Dinwiddie; two daughters, Martie Haws of Wink, Megan Beare of Idaho; one sister, Linda Kay Saldivar of Boyd.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Fenton

Cleo Bell Fenton, 81, of Barstow, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, at Portales Cemetery with Rev. Walter Huber of Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating.

She was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Portales, to C.F. and Ola Fenton, was a graduate of Portales High School, moved to Pecos in 1950 and remained in the area, was employed at West Texas State School in Pyote for 11 years before retiring in 1993 and remained in Barstow until her death.

Fenton was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Emma Wright; five brothers, Oliver, Edward, Kenneth, Leo “Bud” her twin brother and Lee “Duck” who was killed in action in World War II.

Survivors include two sisters-in-laws, Ella Nixon of Portales, N.M., Biddie Mae Cash of Ruidoso, N.M.; one nephew, Curtis Wright of El Paso; six nieces, Sondra Kindsey of Chama, N.M., Brenda Fenton of Portales, N.M., Micki Hathorn of Grants, N.M., Trish Fenton of Portales, N.M., Cheryl Gibbs of Salt Lake City, Utah and Debbie Wells of Richmond, Virginia.

Wheeler Mortuary of Portales is in charge of arrangements.

Franklin Straughan

Franklin Elliott Straughan, 74, of Farmington, Missouri, died Friday, March 6, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Services were held on Monday, March 10, in Farmington, Missouri.

He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Farmington, the son of the late Faye Elizabeth and Elliott Staughan, was a former longtime Pecos area resident, a cattle farmer in Farmington for many years and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Joey Straughan; two sons, Bill Straughan of California, Michael Elliott Straughan of Farmington; two daughters, Ellen Lee (Clay) of Pecos and Martha Hull of Wisconsin; one sister, Dolores Reason of Missouri; one brother, Russell Straughan of Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Scott Brown, Jayme Sadlier, Karrie Straughan, Tiffany Embree, Kristen Wallis, Emily Straughan, Sarah Hull, Ryan Hull, Brittany Straughan, Steven Straughan, Andrew Straughan and Hannah Straughan; five great-grandchildren and four step-children, Teena “Billie” Mann, Todd Parker, Scott Parker and Sharon Banda.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington, BPOE #1765, Krei Blvd., Farmington, Missouri 63640.

Georgette Elaine Covo Browder Goble

Georgette Elaine Covo Browder Goble passed away Monday, March 9, 2009.  A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Stephen Ramsdell officiating.  Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck, TX with Rev. Ron Bellomy officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.  

Georgette and her identical twin sister, Jacqueline Marie, were born in New York City on July 25, 1922 to Bertie Gertrude Sutton and Jacques Marcel Covo. They moved to San Antonio with their mother at an early age. They were gifted pianists and loved playing duets together from the two pianos in their home.  

A graduate of the University of Texas in 1944, Georgette received her B.A. degree (major geology, minor chemistry) Summa Cum Laude. She belonged to many organizations including Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Orange Jackets, Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board. She was president of the UT Sports Association (nine women's sports clubs) in 1944 and was honored as an Outstanding Student in the Cactus yearbook. Georgette and her dear sister, Jackie, loved the University of Texas where friends affectionately referred to them as "the Covo Twins".  

During World War II Georgette was involved with various groups that entertained military personnel, both in San Antonio and the Austin area and she actively participated in fundraisers for various war efforts.  

On November 10, 1944, Georgette married Ensign Jack Forrester Browder, also a UT graduate, after he returned from naval duty in the Australia area. From 1946-1957 Georgette and Jack lived in Groesbeck, Texas. They had a building supply and construction business and participated in numerous civic and church activities. Three of their children, Jack Jr., Susan, and Robert "Bobby" were born in Groesbeck.  

In 1957 the family moved to Pecos, Texas, where Jack started a large irrigated cotton farming operation. In November, Carol, their fourth child was born. While living in Pecos, Jack and Georgette were very involved in their children's numerous activities and both took leadership roles in various civic and church activities in the community. Their children were always their top priority, and the days were filled with carpooling, sewing, tutoring, and juggling the tasks of keeping a household running. Georgette was supportive in every aspect of her children's lives. An example is when she allowed her family to convert the backyard into a nightly neighborhood track and field event…..complete with a long jump and pole vault pit! Her family provided Georgette with great joy, and she was constantly volunteering to help with school, scouting, and church events.  

Jack and Georgette moved to Waco in late 1969 when Jack became a vice president of Waco’s Lake Air National Bank. Again Jack and Georgette became very active in the community and their church. Georgette's first love, Jack, died of a heart attack at the age of 49 on April 15, 1973.  

Georgette was blessed with a wonderful second husband. On July 17, 1976, Georgette married widower John Edward Goble.  They enjoyed traveling, the symphony and playing couples bridge. He was very supportive of her many community activities and was a loving husband, stepfather and grandfather. John passed away on October 31, 2008.  

Georgette participated in many Waco charities, including serving as President of the Waco Symphony Women's Council (now Waco Symphony Council). She was also President of the Waco Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, Thursday Study Club, and The Brazos Forum. Georgette served the Waco Cotton Palace Pageant as General Chairman and Corporate Board President.  

She welcomed the opportunity to help others and had great planning and organizational skills. She was vice chairman of the Waco Parks and Recreation Commission and served on the boards of Keep Waco Beautiful, Evangelia Settlement, Laura Edwards Christian Community Center, The Art Center Associates, Dean Highland Neighborhood Association, and the Historic Waco Foundation.  Georgette served the Earle Napier Kinnard House for nine years, including the house chairmanship, and later became a Friend of Earle Napier Kinnard House. She also worked several years on the McCulloch House Committee. With all these commitments, she still found time to enjoy meeting with her friends in the Tuesday Bridge Club.  

Georgette joined Waco's First United Methodist Church in 1970 and quickly became very involved. She served as a greeter, secretary of the Board of Stewards, vice chairman of the Administrative Board, and officer and worker with the Five Alive-Helping Hands Group of the United Methodist Women. Very interested in the history of the church, Georgette researched and prepared the documents for the granting of the Historic Site Marker in 1996. She initiated the establishment of a church archives and also sent large collections of materials to The Texas Collection at Baylor University, Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and many other libraries and collections.  

The congregation of First United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2000. Georgette and Gloria Marshall, co-archivists, wrote the history of the congregation that was published in the directory and featured in a special newspaper article. In 2003, Rev. Steve Ramsdell, senior pastor, asked Georgette to be the official historian of the church and she enthusiastically accepted.  

In 1987 Baylor's Mortar Board chapter presented Georgette with its Local Woman of the Year Award. She also received the Outstanding Alumnae Award from Kappa Alpha Theta. In 1996 Georgette was honored as being a YMCA "Pathfinder".  

Georgette participated in many endeavors everywhere she lived, but her primary focus and joy were derived from her family and the activities of each member of her family.  

She was blessed to have two wonderful husbands, four children, two stepchildren and their respective families.   

Surviving are her children, Jack Forrester Browder, Jr. and wife, Becky of Houston; Susan Carol Driver and husband, Ray of Houston; Robert "Bob" or "Bobby" Brian Browder and wife, Debbie of Temple; Carol Anne Browder of Houston; step-children, John E. Goble, III and wife, Nancy of Dallas; Jean McKinney and husband, Don of Waco; grandchildren, Tommy and Ben Browder; Lauran, Jimmy and John Driver; Haley and Brian Browder; Jennifer McKelvey and husband, David; Sydney Hampton and husband, Hunter; great grandchildren, John, Mark and Jaycee McKelvey.  

  Georgette was a very gracious, caring, loving person who saw the best in everyone.  Her strong faith in Christ was reflected in her unselfish service to others.  She will be dearly missed by those whose lives she touched, especially her family and many friends.   

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, First United Methodist Church in Waco or the charity of your choice.  The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.  

Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey

Jesus Florez

Jesus A. “Chuy” Florez, 76, a lifetime resident and well known businessman of Pecos, died Wednesday morning, March 11, 2009, losing his long and hard battle with cancer.

Rosary will be held Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Florez was born on May 28, 1932, in Barstow, to Faustino and Arcadia Alvarado Florez. A Catholic and member of Santa Rosa Catholic Church. He bought, founded and started his own business in 1982, a successful heavy machinery mechanics business known as Pecos Diesel Service, in Pecos for many years, until 2001 when his battle with cancer began. He was past owner of Four Seasons Flower shop, a business he bought for his wife, Virginia, and which was owned and operated by the family for many years.

“Chuy” Florez will be remembered for his love of baseball, and for his loyal participation in the city league baseball teams, a legacy he passed on to his sons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Faustino Florez and Arcadia A. Florez and one son, Jessie Florez, who recently passed away in Bakersfield, Calif.

Survivors are his wife, Virginia Garcia Florez of Pecos; two sons, Saul “Chip” Florez and wife Debbie; Jimmy Florez and wife Kim; daughter Melissa Quazzani and her husband Monetif; 10 grandchildren, Christopher Florez, Jesse Florez III, Julie Flores, all of Bakersfield, Calif., Mason Florez of Dallas; Sara Flores Lara of Abilene; Kelsey Flores of Pecos; Marshall Lamb, Hanna and Hayden Quazzani, Zachary Florez all of Dallas; and three grandchildren, Christopher Florez, Jr., Joseph Florez and Ryan Florez also of Bakersfield, Calif. Three brothers, Roberto Florez of Pecos, Mike Florez of Pecos, Angel Florez of Odessa; one sister, Estella Granado of Tennessee.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Allgood

Bobby E. Allgood, 82, of Barstow, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Giddings.

A memorial service was held at 4 p.m., Monday, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barstow Cemetery. He was born Sept. 29, 1926, in Barstow, was a retired water city superintendent, had served in the United States Navy, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Baptist.

Allgood was preceded in death by his parents, William Ernest Allgood and Amelia McCormick.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Twilley Allgood of Barstow; one daughter, Phyllis Dean Allgood Becker of Ledbetter; one brother, James B. Allgood; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Saul Arenivaz

Saul Arenivaz, 40, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Hospice House of Odessa.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Burial was privately held Monday, March 2, at Los Angeles Chapel Garden of Ector County Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 14, 1968, to Eugenio and Estella (Tarango) Arenivas, was a grill cook at Logan’s Roadhouse and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Arenivaz of Odessa; one son, Saul Eugene Arenivaz of Odessa; one daughter, Valerie Arenivaz of Odessa; three sisters, Ann Marie and Elizabeth Arenivaz, Rosario Gonzalez, all of Barstow.

Acres West Funeral Home of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Cinderella Garcia

Cinderella Garcia, 85, of Brogado, died Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born June 17, 1923, in Marfa, was a homemaker, a lifetime Brogado resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by three sons, Armando, Martin and Andy Garcia.

Survivors include her husband, Timoteo “Chapo” Garcia Sr. of Brogado; four daughters, Maria Baeza, Beatriz Armendariz of Odessa, Cindi Lara of Ft. Davis and Margie Garcia of Balmorhea; nine sons, Thomas, Joe, Steven Garcia of Balmorhea, Tim Garcia of Ft. Worth, Franky Garcia of Monahans, Raymond Garcia and Billy Garcia of Odessa, Robert Garcia of Midland; 43 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fernando Hidalgo

Fernando R. Hidalgo, 23, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in He was born Sept. 25, 1985, worked in seismograph, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Augustine Hidalgo Jr. and Amalia Coria; his maternal grandparents, Antonio Coria of Pecos and Maria Ramirez of Odessa; two brothers, Augustine Hidalgo and Lee Roy Hidalgo of Midland and one sister, Ashley Ramirez of Midland.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Portillo

Sylvia M. “Nana” Portillo, 74, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 in Odessa.

Rosary is set for Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Oct. 28, 1935 in Marfa, Texas to Pilar Lujan and Manuel Mendez, was raised by her grandmother Josefa Lujan in Marfa, was a home maker and a lifelong Catholic and attended Santa Rosa de Lima Church in Pecos.

She is survived by her husband, Juan Portillo, Jr. from Pecos ; eight children, Mathew Portillo of San Diego, Calif., David Leo and Eva Portillo of Balmorhea, Daniel and Linda Dutchover of Odessa, Paul and Teresa Portillo of El Paso, Joseph and Esmeralda Torres of Pecos, Juan Portillo, III of Carlsbad, New Mexico, David & Monica Estrada of Canyon Country, Calif., and Fidencio and Bernadette Lopez of Pecos; 30 grand children and 40 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Debra Titus

Debra Jean Titus, 55, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 2, at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Titus of Odessa; one son, Christopher Titus of Odessa; her mother, Irmagene Parks of Odessa; one brother, Norman Parks of Carlsbad, Tx. and one sister, Denise Hart of Odessa.

Bobby Allgood

Bobby E. Allgood, passed away Feb. 26, 2009 at his daughter's house in Ledbetter, Tx.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born in Barstow, Tx., Sept. 29, 1926 to William Ernest and Amelia Allgood, was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the aircraft carrier, USS Kwajalein and served as the Barstow Water Superintendent for 36 years. He treated all of his customers as he would wish to be treated, loved children and served as a mentor to many children over the years. He was a Christian and a Baptist.

He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include his loving wife Jo Twilley Allgood of Barstow; his daughter, Phyllis Becker and husband Doug, of Ledbetter, Texas; grandsons Cole Doggett and wife Barbara of Del Rio, Cory Doggett of Victoria; great grandson Jacob Doggett of Giddings, Texas; and one brother, James B. Allgood of Big Spring.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jay Oates

Jay Mosley Oates, 94, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at Hospice House in Odessa.

A church service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea, with Roy Bird officiating. Burial was in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 4, 1915, in Saragosa and was an engineer.

Survivors include three sons, Charley and Sharon Oates of Balmorhea, John and Susan Oates of Abilene, Jay Harold Oates of Balmorhea; one sister, Tissie Elliott of Balmorhea; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Wike Rogers

Ruth Elizabeth Wike Rogers, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, at the First United Methodist Church with Ernie Waggoner officiating.

Burial will follow at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 14, 1921, in Lenoir, North Carolina, attended Lenoryne College and was working for her brother in his optometrist office when she met Jack, a baseball player from Texas playing in the North Carolina league. They were married in San Antonio, Nov. 29, 1941. Jack enlisted in the Army Air Corps and qualified for the officer training program. After training in California and Arizona, he was commissioned as a Lt. and a pilot in the Advanced Flying Command base in Pecos. After the war ended, they settled in Pecos and Jack had a building business until his death. Ruth substituted as a teacher almost full time for many years after her children were in school. She enjoyed the students as well as the other teachers. She has been a member of the First Methodist Church of Pecos for more than 50 years and has held many positions from Sunday School teacher to Missions representative. Her church and the many friends that she has made over the years meant so much to her. For many years Ruth loved working in her yard and seeing her flowers, garden and trees growing, many that she had planted from seeds.

Wike was preceded in death by her parents, James R. Wike and Nellie Ferguson Wike of Lenoir, North Carolina; her husband, Jack Howard Rogers of Pecos; and two brothers, George Wike and James Wike of North Carolina.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Lasater of Plano and son-in-law Jim, Becky Patterson and son-in-law Jerry Patterson of Pecos; two sisters , Mattie Lou Dean of Asheville, N.C., Pauline Williams of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Dr. Sidney Wike and his wife Sudie of Bristol, Tenn.; two sister-in-laws, Betty Rogers Scalice of California, Evelyn Rogers of San Antonio; four grandchildren, Kellye Bos and her husband Kai, Aaron Lasater, Amanda and Jack Stickels; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Dayleigh Bos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Alvarado

Maria C. Alvarado, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mass was held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 21, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Valente Alvarado; one sister, Virginia Martinez and her parents, Pilar and Catarina Contreras.

Survivors her children, Jacob, Senaida, Celia, Cecilia, Amelia, Alina, Sylvia and Jerry, all of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Monce Guevarra and Natividad Ramirez of Saragosa, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Martinez Funeral Chapels of Tucson, Ariz., was in charge of arrangements.

Jose Abila

Jose A. Abila, 94, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born June 14, 1914, in Barstow, was a farmer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa Santos S. Abila of Pecos; three sons, Florentino Abila of Barstow, Reyes and Frank Abila of Pecos; two daughters, Olivia Abila Boatman of Pecos, Mickey Reygosa of Midland; one brother, Crispin Abila of Corcran, Calif.; one sister, Viviana Abila and numerous grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Fuentez

Daniel C. Fuentez, Sr., 89, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Feb. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 3, 1920, in Toyahvale, was a retired utility natural gas employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Fuentez was preceded in death by both parents, Trinidad Fuentez and Sista Prieto; four sons, David, Santiago, Ray and Rudolfo.

Survivors include his wife, Joaquina N. Fuentez of Pecos; nine sons, Agustine Fuentez of Ft. Worth, Manuel Fuentez of Lubbock, Daniel Jr. and Roy Fuentez of Pecos, Armando, Trine and Christopher Fuentez of El Paso, Harvey and Joshua Fuentez of Midland; five daughters, Teresa Hammila and Maria Fuentez of El Paso, Rachel Contreras and Martha Griffin of Midland and Jacque Levario of Austin; one sister, Sofia Prieto of Ft. Stockton; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cero Ortiz

Cero Ortiz, 59, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born in Jalisco, Mexico, was longtime Pecos resident, a laborer dairy farm employee and a Christian.

Survivors include his companion Elpidia Evaro of Pecos and one son, Jessie Ortiz of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez, 24, of Pecos, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 19, 1984, in Los Banos, Calif., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Martinez was preceded in death by her father, Raul Martinez; her grandparents, Santos Garcia, Hipolito and Manuela Martinez.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Campos of Pecos; her mother, Esmilda Martinez of Odem; three sons, Jacob Martinez of Odem, Phillip Anthony and Raul Barrera of Dexter, N.M.; two daughters, Monique Barrera and Nicole Campos of Pecos; three sisters, Marie, Amanda and Frances Martinez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pedro Reyes

Pedro Anaya Reyes, 75, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1933, in Pecos, was a retired butcher, served in the United States Army in the Korean War, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Reyes was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Feliz Alaniz Reyes; one grandson, Jose Alfredo Reyes; one brother, Ralph Reyes and one sister, Lucy Suchil.

Survivors include one son, Alfredo Reyes and his wife, Manuela of Pecos; one daughter, Anna Marie Herrera of Frisco; two brothers, Ramon Reyes of El Paso, Manuel Reyes of Pecos; six grandchildren, Melinda, Esmerelda and Diana Reyes, Pedro Reyes, Matthew and Andrew Herrera; three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Shae Reyes, Dominic Dominguez and Aleric Ann Dominguez.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cero Ortiz

Services are incomplete for Cero Ortiz, 59, of Pecos, who died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Ross, Jr.

John George “Buddy” Ross Jr., 76, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb.6, 2009, in Bedford, Tx.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, at Ross Cemetery.

He was born June 1, 1932, in Pecos and was an enthomologist.

Survivors include one son, Worth Ross of Dallas; one daughter, Michelle Ross Meyer of Dallas and one granddaughter, Andrea Meyer of Dallas.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Edith Clifford

Edith “Tiny” Hanson Clifford, 86, of Balmorhea, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at Pecos County Hospital in Ft. Stockton.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Balmorhea Cemetery with Charlie McAnnallyofficiating.

Clifford was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Barstow, was a rancher and longtime Balmorhea resident.

Survivors include two sons, James Otto Renz of Ft. Stockton, Lee Renz of Balmorhea and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice Ray

Beatrice Amelia Ray, 99, of Pecos, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born July 27, 1909, in Hillsboro, N.M., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Ray was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Ray; one daughter, Iola Belle and three sisters.

Survivors include three nieces, Frieda Winkeler of Tennessee, Wilma Benham of Vinton, Tx., Kathy Bagulay of Chino Hill, Calif.; four nephews, Herbert Lett of Truth or Consequences, N.M., Charles Sullins of Nacona, Tx., Stan Knox of Calimesa, Calif., Glen Sanders of Manhattan Beach, Calif. and one sister, Lillian Sanders of Tennessee.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rafael Orosco

Rafael D. Orosco, 75, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at First Baptist Church.

He was born July 31, 1933, in Marfa, was a mechanic and a longtime Pecos resident.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Lupe Orosco; one son, Daniel Orosco and wife, Evelyn of Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter, Prescilla Orosco of Pecos; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ramon Ybarra

Ramon Lopez Ybarra, 29, of Odessa, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Plainview.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

He was born in Plainview.

Survivors include his wife, June Ybarra of Odessa; two sons, Ramon and Marcos Ybarra of Odessa; one daughter, Adriana Ybarra of Odessa; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Ybarra of Pecos; one brother, Larry Ybarra of Pecos and one sister, Cindy Ybarra of Pecos.

Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice Ray

Beatrice Ray, 99, of died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Reeves County Hospital.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hugh Barnes

Hugh C. Barnes, 54, of Midland, died Jan. 21, 2009, at his residence.

Services were held Saturday, Jan. 24.

He was born Feb. 16, 1954, in Pecos, to John Jr. and Purna Barnes and was a longtime Midland resident.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Ann Barnes; two sons, Hugh C. Barnes Jr. and Mike H. Barnes; three brothers, John, Carl and Rob; two sisters, Patty Jyrkinen, Vanessa Laney and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

Claude Porter

Claude W. Porter, 71, of Plainview, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Prairie House Living Center in Plainview, Texas.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Family Life Chapel of the First Baptist Church with Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Claude was born on November 14, 1937 in Clairemont, Texas to Levi and Anna Porter. He grew up all over West Texas but mainly in the Post and Spur areas. He graduated from Clarendon High School. He became a bi-vocational minister and served in Lovington, N.M., Plainview, Floydada, and Balmoreah, Texas. He retired in 2003. Claude was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and an officer in the IOOF in Lovington.

He was an officer and past president in the New Mexico Baptist Brotherhood Organization, member of the Baptist Convention of New

Mexico State Executive Board; member of the New Mexico Children’s Home Board, and chair for the fund-raising steering committee for BSU building. He was the director of printing services for Wayland Baptist University. He was the owner of Campus Press in Plainview; owner of Desert Plains Stationers in Lovington, N.M. and received National and International recognition for commercial printing projects. He was a journalist and in sales for the Lovington Daily Leader in Lovington, N.M. He married Joan Margaret Smith on February 13, 1960 in Sunray, Texas. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2006. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, B.N. Porter, Ray Porter, Tommy Porter; three sisters, Catherine Smith, Ruth Clay, Ann Gubala.

Survivors include three daughters, Jolene Mohindroo and husband Raj of Katy, Vonda Porter of Ft. Worth, Ailese Blomquist and husband Kirk of Haltom City; one son, Richard Porter of Plainview; two brothers, Billy Porter and wife Joyce of Dallas, Grady Porter and wife Ruth of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two brothers-in-law, Bennie Clay of Lubbock, Audrey Smith of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Ann Smith of Lubbock; two grandchildren, Krishan “Chris” Mohindroo and Katrina Mohindroo both of Katy.

A visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be sent to Wayland Baptist University 104th Psalm Scholarship Fund, 1900 W. 7th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Lubbock, 3411 73rd St., Lubbock, Texas 79423, or the First Baptist of Lockney, 401 S. Main, Lockney, Texas 79241.

Thomas Robinson

Thomas W. (Robbie) Robinson, 81, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at the Masonic Cemetery in Custer City, Oklahoma, where he will be laid to rest beside his loving wife. The service will be officiated by Fred Dominguez of Pecos.

He was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan. When he was a boy, his family moved to Oregon where he grew up. During his teen years he was a commercial fisherman on the Columbia River. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was stationed in Italy at the end of World War II with the occupational forces. He made the Air Force his career and retired after 20 years. During this time he served at many duty stations around the country and world. After retiring from the military, he made his home with his family in Tucson, Arizona. There he was employed by Duval Corporation, eventually transferring to Pecos to help open the Culberson Sulphur Mine. He was the Personnel Manager until his retirement in 1987.

Robinson enjoyed with his granddaughter, watching television, and trips with Mary, his wife. He was a very calm and loving man. He was a great father, father-in-law, husband, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, last year.

Survivors include one son, Michael W. Robinson, his wife, Jayne of Pecos and their daughter, Jennifer of College Station.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the West of the Pecos Museum.

Carmen Hignojos

Carmen Mendoza Hignojos, 82, of Barstow, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Sweetwater, was a lifetime Barstow resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Louis Hignojos of Lubbock, Ismael Hignojos of Ft. Stockton, Esequiel M. Hignojos of Barstow; one daughter, Lydia Garcia of Barstow; two brothers, Genaro Mendoza of Pecos, Timo Perez of El Paso; three sisters, Maria Mendoza of Monahans, Virginia Valdez of Monahans and Chenta Quintana of Midland; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ismael Alvarado

Ismael Alvarado, 61, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 18, 1947, in San Antonio Del Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a mechanic, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one son, Ismael Alvarado Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Maribel Rodriguez of Pecos; three brothers, Joe Alvarado Odessa, Rojelio Alvarado of Pecos, Raul Alvarado of Lubbock; five sisters, Antonia Muniz of Odessa, Olivia Adame of Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Gloria Fuentez of Hobbs, N.M., Anna Garcia of Pecos, Rosa Ortega of Midland and six grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Josefa Olivas Briones

Josefa Olivas Briones, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Kermit, Texas. She was born on Sunday, August 27, 1916 in Mulato, Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio and Francisca (Gonzales) Olivas.  Josefa married Cosme Briones on November 2, 1934 in Redford, TX., and he preceded her in death in 1992.  Mrs. Briones enjoyed spending time cooking, gardening and sewing.  Her true love was reading her bible and going to church.  She was known to have helped many with her prayers.  She loved her family being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great- grandmother brought her much joy.

Those left to cherish her memory are three sons:  Tomas Briones and wife Emma of Phoenix, AZ., Carlos Briones and wife Eliza of Kermit, TX., and Paul O. Briones and wife Olga of San Antonio, TX;  three daughters:  Marcela Martinez and husband David of Kermit,  TX., Alicia Ortiz and husband Tomas of Andrews, TX., and Delma Sanchez and husband Julian Jr. of Kermit, TX.;  two brothers:  Pedro Olivas of Redford, TX., and Celestino Olivas and wife Maria of Grandfalls, TX.; two sisters:  Julia Quiroz of Midland, TX., and Delia Porras and husband Calistro of Monahans, TX.; 20 Grandchildren; 37 Great-Grandchildren; and 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Cosme Briones; one daughter:  Angie Carrillo; one son:  Cosme Briones Jr.; one grandson:  Tommy Briones; five brothers and four sisters.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Family Services Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Family Services Funeral Chapel officiated by Fernando DeLuna. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery in Kermit.

Pallbearers are: Tim Briones, Sammy Briones, Art Briones, Eric Ortiz, Pete Ortiz, Rudy Sanchez, Andy Carrillo, and Tony Carrillo. Honorary Pallbearers are Carlos Briones Jr., Fabian Carrillo Jr., Adam Carrillo, and Raul Briones, Gilbert Gonzales.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, TX.

Edna Reed Clayton Dewees

Edna Reed Clayton Dewees, 87, passed away January 22, 2009 in Del Rio, Texas.

She was born Sept. 5, 1921 in Gloster, MS. 

Survivors include her daughters: Jeri Ann Blair and husband Bill of Del Rio, Judy London of Gainesville, Texas, Cheryl Fletcher of San Angelo, Texas and Susie Pastejoysky of Kaufman, Texas; sister: Betty Golman of Seminole; eight grandchildren and five great-great children. 

She was preceded in death by her husband George C. Clayton and son Jim Calvin Clayton.

Edna retired from Mentone, Loving County of Texas after 28 years of dedicate service.  Her service to Mentone, Loving County included in 1944 as the Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector, from 1945-1947 she served as Sheriff/Tax Assessor Collector.  Also, from 1963-1968 she served as County & District Clerk for Stephens County.  As Sheriff she was the 1st Woman elected Sheriff in Texas from 1945-1947, a historic achievement at the time.  

Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at West Park Baptist Church, Pecos, with interment at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos with Pastor Greer Willis officiating. 

If preferred, donations may be made to Loving County Historical Society c/o Skeet Jones, Loving County Court House in Mentone, Texas 79754. 

Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio.

Thomas Robinson

Thomas W. “Robbie” Robinson, 81, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at Masonic Cemetery in Custer City, Okla.

He was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, had served in the Air Force in World War II, a retired personnel director and a longtime Pecos resident.

Robinson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary F. Robinson.

Survivors include one son, Michael Robinson and wife Jayne of Pecos and one granddaughter, Jennifer Robinson.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Slack

Frank Slack passed away on January 24, 2009, with his family at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Annie Slack, and his brothers, Kenneth Lester Slack and Thomas Colbert Slack.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Billie; his daughter, Sue(Larry) Lemke, and sons Roy(Maureen) and Mike(Debbie) Slack; grandchildren Aaron and Jenna Lemke, Ryan and Jake Slack, Katelyn Slack, and Josh Thompson; nephews Young(Lyn) and Ken(Betsy) Slack; nieces Martha(John) Reid, and Gail(Hugh) Box; sister-in-law Birdie Slack; brother-in-law Milton(Darlette) Saxon; lifelong friend, Bobbie Lattner; caregiver and special friend, Rosalind Jones; and good friends Bill Reckling and R.C. Magnun.

Frank was born on June 25, 1926, in Pecos, Texas.  During WWII, he was in the Navy's V-12 program, attending Shriner, Oklahoma University and Texas Christian University.

After graduating with a Master's Degree in Finance, Frank worked for Pecos Cottonoil as a crop finance manager.  In 1965, he was transferred to Phoenix to work for Anderson Clayton.  He retired in 1994, mainly because he refused to learn to use a computer.  He was a die-hard adding machine man. Frank never met a stranger.  He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend.  He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him, but we are thankful that he is at peace in heaven and no longer in pain.  The family would like to thank Valnell Davis and the wonderful, caring staff at Person to Person Assisted Living, especially Belinda, Cecilia and Al, for always treating Frank with love and respect; and the tireless nurses and staff of Hospice of the Valley. 

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road immediately following the services.

Dorothy Spence

Dorothy Gunter Spence, died 74, was born on June 18, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery officiated by Pastor Greer Willlis. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church until she moved to San Angelo and has been a member of Southland Baptist Church since.

Survivors include three children, Ray Gunter and his wife, Yvonne from Dallas, Carolyn Tegeler from San Angelo and Jacalyn Lowrance and husband Jeff from Snyder. Survivors also include seven grandchildren: Courtney Lowrance, Brooke Lowrance, Taylor Carr, Kara Gunter, Alycia Gunter, Martin Gunter and Michael Tegeler.

Memorials may be made to Bloys Campmeeting Association, Hc74 Box 24, Ft. Davis, Tx. 79734.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Orozco

Jesus Franco Orozco, 42, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 6, 1966, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident, a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Garcia; three sons, Jesus Orozco, Jr. of Pecos, Alex Orozco of Big Spring, Julio Orozco of Midland; one daughter, Sandra Orozco of Odessa; his mother, Elvira Orozco of Pecos; three brothers, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock, Benjamin Orozco of Monahans, Jose Luis Orozco of Pecos; three sisters, Virginia Rubio of Van Horn, Manuela Baeza of Ojinaga, Chih. Mexico, Gloria Orozco of Pecos and six grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Lou Gerbert

Patsy Lou Gavit Gerbert, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Llano, to Harvey W. Gavit and Lorene Gavit, worked as a beautician for many years in Pecos, loved to paint and sew as well as bake and decorate cakes, but the joy of her life was her son. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

Gerbert was preceded in death by her father, Harvey W. Gavit and one sister, Linda Cates.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Paul A. Gerbert of Pecos; one son, John Paul Gerbert of Port Angeles, Washington; her mother, Lorene Gavit of Pecos; two sisters, Helen Gavit of Pecos, Debbie Flow of Seguin; three brothers, Harvey D. Gavit of Round Rock, Jimmy Gavit of Fort Stockton and Raymond Gavit of Hutto.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dudley Bragg

Dudley E. Bragg, 78, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008.

A celebration of his life was held Monday, Dec. 22, at the Parkhills Baptist Church, San Antonio.

He was born March 14, 1930, in Dallas, was called to the ministry at a young age, began a long career as a pastor of Baptist churches, graduated from Quanah High School in 1948, Hardin-Simmons University in 1952, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1958. He pastured the Rockcrossing Baptist Church, Vernon; Bunavista Baptist Church, Borger; Faith Baptist Church, Wichita Falls; Sharon Baptist Church, Wichita, Kans.; First Baptist Church, Haskell; First Baptist Church, Pecos; and First Baptist Church, Del Rio.

Survivors include his wife, Bobby Wall Bragg; his children, Robert Lloyd Bragg, Lynetta Carter, Todd E. Bragg, Val R. Bragg; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and two nephews.

Cruz Contreras

Cruz S. Contreras, 80, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Regency Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born May 3, 1928, was a retired seismographer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one son, Jimmy Contreras of Pecos; two daughters, Criselda “Chela” Chavez of Pecos, Angie Mora of Jal, N.M.; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nicandro Garcia

Nicandro “Cano” Garcia, 71, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Mexico, was a retired laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Elva Ramires Garcia of Pecos; three sons, Jesus Jose Garcia of Pecos, Nauhm and Noe Garcia of Phoenix, Ariz.; five daughters, Nyda G. Jaquez and Gloria Garcia of Phoenix, Ariz., Magda, Graciela Garcia and Yali G. Hinojos of Pecos; four brothers, Raul, Alonso, Beto and Leonel Garcia of Pecos; one sister, Socorro Lujan of Odessa; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cinderella Pallanes

Cinderella “Cindy” Pallanes, 53, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 18, 1955, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include her mother, Sally Gomez of Pecos; her aunt and caretaker, Mary Millan; her grandmother, Lorenza Millan of Pecos; two sisters, Lorenza Millan of Odessa and Nancy Sosa of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Edwards

Mary Edwards, 92, of Lewisville, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9, at Dalton and Sons Funeral Chapel in Lewisville. Burial was in Holly Hills Memorial Park in Grandbury, Tx.

Survivors include Edna and husband Paul Henderson of Midland, Ann and husband Edward Lowery of Lewisville, Sampy Miller and wife Helen of Pecos; seven grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Ralph Reyes

Ralph Reyes, 85, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A chapel service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel, 116 W. 4th Street, in Pecos with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Saragosa, served in the U.S. Army in World War II, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired photographer , had worked for the Pecos Enterprise since 1991 and was a Baptist.

Reyes was preceded in death by Manuel and Mercedes Reyes.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Reyes of Pecos; four sons, Tony Reyes of El Paso, Ralph Reyes Jr. of Dallas, Raul Reyes of San Angelo, Ruben Reyes of Pecos; two daughters, Theresa Nieto of Midland, Liz Rodriguez of Pecos; three brothers, Ramon Reyes of El Paso, Pedro and Manuel Reyes of Pecos; one sister, Lucy Suchil of Odessa; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Buddy Deakins

Buddy Deakins Jr., 36, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Sayre, Okla.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 22, in the Martin Funeral Chapel of Elk City, Okla., with burial in the Fairlawn Cemetery also in Elk City, Okla.

Deakins was born Aug. 27, 1972, in Pecos, to Janey Estridge and Buckshot Deakins, was raised in Texas and Oklahoma and attended school in Pecos and Elk City, Okla. He worked in mobile home sales, auto sales and as a salesman for Culligan Water Softeners.

Survivors include his wife, Krystal Deakins of Norman, Okla.; three children, Desirae Deakins of Sayre, Okla., Buddy L. Deakins III of Elk City, Okla. and Darren Deakins of Norman, Okla.; his mother, Janey Bohnert of Sayre, Okla.; his father, Buckshot Deakins of Pecos; one sister, Brandy Hampton of Sayre, Okla.; three brothers, Benny McCoy of Jacksboro, Brian Bohnert of Norman, Okla. and Brady Deakins of Catoosa, Okla.

Louis Lively

Louis A. Lively, 85, of Monahans, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5, at the Southside Baptist Church with Brother James Sain officiating. Burial was in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Monroe, La., was a retired contract pumper for Lanac and Canal Well Service and former owner of Lively Oil Company.

Survivors include his wife, Pearline Lively of Monahans; one son, Frank Stewart Lively and wife Gerry of Ft. Stockton; one daughter, Denise Clements and husband, Richard of Monahans; two grandchildren, Tamara Clements of Houston and Trisha Clements Duncan and husband Zach of San Angelo.

Online condolences may be e-mailed to HYPERLINK "mailto:msm_guestbook@cebridge.net" msm_guestbook@cebridge.net. Martinez-Smith and Miller Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Monahans was in charge of arrangements.

John Oates

John Ernest Oates, 91, of Balmorhea, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Balmorhea.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Balmorhea Cemetery with Rey Carreon officiating.

He was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Balmorhea, was a retired rancher/prospector, had served in the U.S. Army in World War II, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Baptist.

Oates was preceded in death by his parents, John G. Oates and Myrtle Ivy Chandler Oates and one brother, William Brawley Oates. Survivors include three daughters, Joan Britz of Odessa, JoAnn Dawdy of Pecos, Gayle McLaughlin of San Angelo; one brother, Jay Oates of Balmorhea; one sister, Tissie Elliot of Balmorhea; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph Reyes

Services are incomplete for Ralph Reyes, 85, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Cecilia Alvarez

Cecilia Alvarez, 93, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Seabury Nursing Home in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 2, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Pecos with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born March 15, 1915, in Presidio to Jesus Molinar and Felicita Baeza, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include one daughter, Anna Ortega of Pecos; four sisters, Elvira Ramirez, Rosa Hoyer and Francisca Molinar of Presidio, Alicia Hoffman of Clint; four brothers, Luis Molinar of Fresno, Calif., Manuel Molinar and Alfredo Molinar, of Presidio, Alberto Molinar of Odessa; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Ramirez

Maria Salome Ramirez, 68, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a retired custodian and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Survivors include one son, Roberto Ramirez of Pecos and two sisters, Lila Ortiz and Yaya Vaquero of Julimes, Mexico.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Mata

Maria C. Mata, 76, of Pecos, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Jorge Casarez officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born April 10, 1932, in Esperanza, Chihuahua, Mexico and was a homemaker.

Mata was preceded in death by her husband, Andres Mata Sr.; one son, Jose Mata and one daughter, Norma Mata.

Survivors include eight sons, Ismael Mata of Odessa, Andres, David and Ruben Mata of Midland, Abel Mata of Irving, Cruz Mata of San Jose, Calif., Julio Mata of Fresno, Calif., Ruben Carrasco of San Angelo; six daughters, Rosalinda M. Payen, Candelaria M. Ornelas of Pecos, Irene M. McClanahan of Arlington, Maria M. Navarez of Fresno, Calif., Ernestina M. Blunt of Amarillo, Eva Angelina M. Hernandez of Odessa; 43 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian Walker

Lillian Ann Walker, 52, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008.

Services were held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond, Tx., with Pastor J. Amos Jones, officiating.

She was born Nov. 20, 1948, in Pecos, attended Earl Bell Elementary, graduated from Pecos High School, worked for Texas Instruments and later began working for Compaq (now Hewlett Packard), where she held a variety of positions within the company. The final electronic company that she worked for was FoxConn AssembleyLLC, was a dedicated employee of that company for the past eight years and had well over 35 years working in the computer industry. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Pecos, St. John Missionary Church in Houston and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was an active member. Walker was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Horton.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Walker; one son, Robert Lee Walker II; one daughter, Gevea Nicole Walker; her mother, Marjorie Horton; brothers and sisters, Hattie Gordon, Willie Horton, Emma Hutchins, Betty Williams and Bruce Horton; three grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Bertha Morales

Bertha Morales, 61, of Pecos, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Lazaro Morales of Pecos; one daughter, Martha Garcia of Pecos; one brother, Joe Levario of Midland and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lola Mae Lawler

  Lola Mae Lawler, 89, of Midland passed away Thursday December 18, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday December 23 at 2 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Midland at 1402 W. Illinois, officiated by Rev. Josie Rose and Deacon Mary Collier. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday December 22 from 7 – 9 PM and Tuesday December 23 from 12:30 to 2:00 in the Church Parish Hall prior to the service.  

Lola was born to Arthur James and Gracie Easterly on September 12, 1919 in Kemp, TX. She attended school in Grand Saline, TX. She married W.D. Lawler, Jr. on April 2, 1939 in Canton, TX. Lola worked as a cosmetic and perfume clerk most of her life. She was a member of the North A and Tennessee Church of Christ and the Midland Senior Center.  

 Lola was forever the busy worker, whether she was on a paying job, volunteer or just at home with family, she made sure everyone had whatever they needed or wanted. She also ascribed faithfully to the motto that a penny saved was a penny earned. She made what little money she and her husband were able to save from a Texas State job last for her final years.

Lola had many abilities to do for others, sometimes with seemingly little to work with, she could take scraps of fabric and make a lovely quilt, small amounts of leftovers and create a wonderful meal. She was known throughout her family and friends for her cooking. Everyone was always welcome at her table and somehow she made what she cooked provide enough for however many there were, even when unexpected visitors arrived at the last minute. Many people thought she had a secret recipe for her "magical yeast rolls".  All her family took much joy in eating and talking about those rolls.

In her later years after being widowed and living with her failing body, she made sure that her beloved son in law Joe never ran out of her Special Peanut Butter Cookies.

Sharing a home with Martha and Joe because of health issues, she went from a statuesque lady of 5' 10" to a small woman of 5'4", but throughout all her pain, she never failed to show all who came to visit or wherever she went her beautiful smile, and to offer kind words. She attended the Midland Senior Center for the past seven years for fellowship and weekly outings, and even there instead of just enjoying her free time, she would assist in doing what work she could by wrapping silverware, sometimes for as many as 150, then afterwards go and join in a 42 Domino game if there was a table open.

Playing 42 against her Nemesis Ken and beating him was a highlight to her day. She would spend much time during her days at home playing 42 against the computer, and working in her crossword puzzle books that helped keep her hands and mind busy.

She looked forward to attending the Center, her daily call from Mrs. Bishop and doting on Martha and Joe's 2 dogs, Rebecca and Meggie just as she had doted on her husband and her children as they were growing up.

She will be missed by the many people that knew her as she always brightened their day when there was contact.

We are certain that all in Heaven were Cheering to see her, and we are taking bets that there will be Magic yeast Rolls and Pecan Pie at God's dinner table for Christmas.   

Lola was preceded in death by her husband W.D. Lawler, Jr.  

She is survived by her two daughters Martha Lawler Dunham and her husband Joe of Midland and  Clota Kay Martin and her husband Lamar of Martinsville, TX; and grandchildren David Martin, Janet Lucas and Martha Jo Rumbaugh; great grandchildren Jason Martin, Justin Martin, Jacque Holt, Amanda Rumbaugh and Andrea Rumbaugh.  

Pallbearers will be David Martin, Jason Martin, Shad Holt, Richard Mankus, Matthew Mankus and Micheal Cain. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Rogers, John D. Easterly, Harrell Clemmer, H.J. Thames, Carl Williams, James Teague, Dennis Bishop, and Dr. Shylesh Ganta.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas 79701 (432)683-5555. Online condolences may be made to HYPERLINK "https://webmail.svccorp.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.mem.com/" \o "http://www.mem.com/" \t "_blank" www.mem.com.

Michael Lyles

Michael L. Lyles, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 in Riverton, Wyoming.  He was born Dec. 12, 1944 in Balmorhea, attended Pecos schools, and then spent the remainder of his life all over the U.S., working as a seismograph troubleshooter.

  He is preceded in death by his dad, Arnie Calderón.

Survivors include his mother, his mother, Edith Lyles Calderón of Pecos; four sons, Michael “Mitch” and Mark Lyles of Pecos, Jesse and Matthew “Matt” Lyles of Riverton, Wyoming; two daughters, Michelle Lyles, of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, and Shannon Cash of Wamsutter, Wyoming; three brothers, Byron and Ruben Calderón of El Paso and Geoffrey Calderón of Alpine; one sister, Peggy Calderón of Pecos; nine grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend, Ben Arenales of El Paso.

Santiago Tarango

Santiago F. Tarango, 47, of Pecos, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his residence. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was born June 25, 1961, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Tarango was preceded in death parents Agustin and Josefa Tarango and one sister, Maria T. Patino. Survivors include one son, Santiago Tarango Jr. of Monahans; two daughters, Lora Tarango of Wickett, Crystal Tarango of Midland; four brothers, David Tarango of San Angelo, Martin Tarango, Ruben Tarango and Arturo Jimenez of Pecos; two sisters, Celia Almuina of Midland, Olivia Gomez of Richcrest, Calif. and two grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Rusty Dickinson

Rusty Dickinson, 20, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 in Sandy, Utah.

He was born Oct. 19, 1988.

Survivors include his father, Clifford Dickinson and step-mother, Faye Dickinson of Sandy, Utah; his mother, Cherri and step-father, Ron Dawley of Pecos; one brother, Zachery Dickinson of Pecos; one sister, Jessica Dickinson of Pecos.

Cristina Coronado

Cristina Madrid Coronado, 83, of Balmorhea, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born July 24, 1925, in Grandfalls, was a longtime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Ernestina Castillo of Balmorhea; three brothers, Alejo Madrid of Lovington, N.M., Isidro Montoya of Presidio, Acencion “Chonito” Montoya of Monahans; two sisters, Maria Sanchez of Balmorhea, Francisca Guerrero of Sacramento, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rick Lauderdale

Rick Lauderdale, age 50, of Olney, Texas died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the First Baptist Church in Olney with the Rev. Keith Davidson and Scotte Clark, officiating. 

Lauderdale was born on July 5, 1958 in Andrews, to Ed and Lorene (Carroll) Lauderdale, married Ruth Elaine Felts on March 7, 1980 in Pecos, Texas. He received his B.A. from North Texas State University, moved to Olney in 1993 from Pecos, taught Building Trades at Olney High School and was the Maintenance Director for the Olney Independent School District.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Olney; one son, Ricky Lauderdale, Jr. of Lubbock, Texas; two daughters, Cinnimon Stanford of Midland, Shelia St. John of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his parents, Ed and Lorene Lauderdale of Olney; two brothers, Kent and Steve Lauderdale both of San Antonio, Texas and six grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Olney Ministerial Alliance, P.O. Box 734, Olney, Texas 76374.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

Adrian Soto

Adrian Soto, 62, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Valle De Saragosa, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident, a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Rafaela Nunez Soto; his parents, Manuel Soto and Maria De La Luz Gonzales; two sons, Adrian Jr. and Pablo Soto of Pecos; three daughters, Maria Marquez and Luz Elva Soto of Pecos, Vanessa Lomali of Kermit; one sister, Maria De La Paz of El Paso and eight grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jim Clayton

Jim Calvin Clayton, 55, of Kingsville, Tx., died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at the First United Methodist Church with John Barrett officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 4, 1953, in Santa Fe, N.M., was a railroad conductor and a Methodist.

Survivors include his mother, Edna Dewees of Kingsville; four sisters, JeriAnn Blair of Del Rio, Judy London of Gainesville, Cheryle Fletcher of San Angelo, Susie Pustejovsky of Kaufman; one cousin, Jerry Clayton; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eustolia Carrasco

Eustolia “Tola” L. Carrasco, 88, of Las Cruces, N.M., died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born May 25, 1920, in Barstow, was a housewife, had lived in Las Cruces for 10 years and was a Catholic.

Survivors include five sons, Felipe L. Carrasco of Lubbock, Eliseo C. Carrasco of Vancouver, Wash., Gilbert C. Carrasco of Albuquerque, N.M., Robert C. Carrasco of Santa Teresa, N.M., Ynez L. Carrasco of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Elvia C. Morales of Las Cruces, N.M., Rosie C. Torres of Helper, Utah, Maria Elena C. Torres of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Baldermar Leyva of Pecos, Angelita Melendez of Barstow, Maria Tellez of Barstow; numerous grandchildren, great-grand children and great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy D. (Jungle) Anderson

Service Information: Time, Day, Date: 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Place: Lacy Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Rev. Mike Edmonson

Cemetery: Howard Cemetery, Desdemona, TX

Jimmy D. (Jungle) Anderson, 55, of Desdemona, Texas, retired professional bullfighter of 32 years, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at his residence. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Lacy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Edmonson officiating. Burial will be at Howard Cemetery, Desdemona, TX. Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2008, at Lacy Funeral Home.

He was born on September 6, 1953, to the late Ray and Margie (Chew) Anderson in Fort Worth, Texas. He married Billie Louise Jones on May 27, 2002, in Dublin, TX. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Jimmy was a Gold Card Member of the PRCA, a member of the PBR, and a member of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. He was also a member of the Cowboy Capital Walk of Fame in Stephenville, Texas. Jimmy was inducted in the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame and was Wrangler Bullfighter of the Year multiple times.

Jimmy saved many a cowboy throughout the world with his excellent bull-fighting skills and offered many laughs as a rodeo clown. Ted Nuce, Jim Sharp, Ty Murray, Tuff Hedeman, Donnie Gay, Charlie Sampson and countless other cowboys owe their lives to this quick thinking, fast footed world class cowboy. Jimmy was always quick to offer a joke and bring a smile to your face. His laugh was infectious, and he was insistent on always having fun. He was a true cowboy with a huge heart for others, especially his family and children. He is greatly loved & missed.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Anderson of Desdemona, TX; daughters, Brooke, Shannon, and Keely of Stephenville, TX; sisters, Dena Davis of Burleson, TX, and Lisa Cervantes of Burleson, TX; brother, Danny Anderson of Arlington, TX; nephews, Jordan Anderson of Arlington, TX, Ray Longo of Burleson, TX, J.D. Davis of Burleson, TX, and Caleb Davis of Burleson, TX; nieces, Lindsey Heinlein of Arlington, TX, and Jacque Cervantes of Burleson, TX; and many friends in the rodeo profession.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrenýs Research Hospital, Attn: Memorials, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, 888-662-5223.

Charisma Joy Arredondo

Charisma Joy Arredondo, 7 month old daughter of Valerie Arredondo, of San Angelo, formerly of Pecos, passed away 11/28/08 in Tulsa, OK.

 She is survived by her mother Valerie Arredondo, grandmother Emelda & grandfather Armando Arredondo of San Angelo.  Her aunt Amanda & Eugene Garcia, cousins Isaiah & Aubury Garcia all of San Antonio. Her great grandmother Eva Rodriguez of Pecos and numerous aunts and uncles of Pecos.

 Viewing will be held Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and the funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with graveside services to follow.  Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Patsy Bulsterbaum

Patsy Bulsterbaum, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at her residence.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Pecos with Greer Willis officiating.  Graveside services will be held at Lamesa Cemetery, at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 5, with Greer Willis officiating. She was born on June 7, 1942 to James and Murile Lane in Washington D.C.  She married Max Bulsterbaum on Dec. 24, 1965 in Lancaster. 

Bulsterbaum was preceded in death by her husband, Max Bulsterbaum, and her parents, James and Murile Lane. 

Survivors include two daughters, Jerinne Seaton of Brownfield, Bambi Nairn of Littlefield; one brother, James Ernest Lane of Albuquerque, N.M., and six grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be made to any local children’s home. 

Branon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mariana Navarrete

Mariana E. Navarrete, 98, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born April 25, 1910, in Shafter, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Pedro Navarrete of Presidio, Epitacio Navarrete of Carlsbad, N.M.; five daughters, Genobaba Travizo of Presidio, Maria Garcia of Pecos, Simona Rodriguez of Presidio, Elvira Gonzalez of Carlsbad, N.M., Eva Navarrete of Odessa; one sister, Casamira Estrada of Vista, Calif. and numerous grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pedro Prieto

Pedro “Pete” Lujan Prieto, 53, of Kermit, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 18, 1955, in Pecos, was an oilfield laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of Christ.

Prieto was preceded in death by his father, Angel Prieto.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Martinez; his mother, Dolores Lujan; two sons, Joe Ray Martinez of Lubbock, JoJo Bustamantes of Odessa; one brother, Juan L. Prieto of Pecos; three sisters, Beatrice Villegas of Kermit, Adela Mata of Odessa and Carmen Solis of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Archie B. Scott

Archie Brownlee Scott died suddenly on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Mansfield, Texas, ending a full, rich life. He was born on August 20, 1917 in Hot Springs, New Mexico to Lina Brownlee and Harold Scott but lived most of his life in Pecos, Texas. After graduating from Pecos High School, he attended Tarleton State University.

In 1938 Archie Scott began a distinguished fifty-year banking career at the Security State Bank in Pecos, first as both bookkeeper and custodian and ultimately serving as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He also sat on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of El Paso, the Texas Bankers Association Governing Board, the American Bankers Association, and as Agricultural Advisor to the Board of Texas A&M University. Scott received numerous honors and served his community on countless boards and committees, but he was proudest of the work he did as board member and President of the West of the Pecos Museum which opened in 1963 and became a centerpiece of the Pecos community.

For several decades Archie Scott took great pleasure in sharing his special love of geology and specifically geodes with hundreds of guests who visited his home. In a backyard shop, he would offer a guest a choice from a pile of gnarled, round rocks. He would deftly fit the chosen stone into his rock saw and when the stone was cut, he would say to his guest, “Stand right there. As I lift the lid to this saw, you will be the first person ever to see what is on the inside of your rock.” Each guest was allowed to keep half the geode; Scott saved the other half and eventually donated his collection to the Science Department of Texas Christian University.

Archie Scott was an honorable, generous and loving man who will be missed by friends and family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Mary Self Scott. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Margaret Scott and five children: John Dan Scott, Robin Scott, Mary Kate Sipes, Doris Bassett, and Mary Claire Steward, fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Blessing Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, Texas. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make them to the West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, TX  79772 Donations can be made online at HYPERLINK "http://www.westofthepecosmuseum.com/pgs/donations.php" http://www.westofthepecosmuseum.com/pgs/donations.php.

Jose Baeza

Jose Pedro Baeza, 60, of Balmorhea, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Balmorhea, was a lifetime resident, served in the United States Air Force (retired), was a self-employed contractor and a Catholic.

Baeza is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Cortez Baeza and Margarita Baeza; one brother, Danny Baeza and two sisters, Carmela Hinojos and Cecilia Ornelas.

Survivors include his wife Donna Leah Brightman of Balmorhea; two sons, Jose Pete Baeza Jr. of Kermit, Guadalupe Baeza of Odessa; one step-son, Nicolas Brightman of Balmorhea; three daughters, Margarita Mendoza of Balmorhea, Mary Isabel King of Rankin, Teresa Baeza of Odessa; three sisters, Petra Rivas of Las Cruces, N.M., Andrea Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz., Lucia Galindo of Balmorhea; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucia Dutchover

Lucia Lara Dutchover, 97, of Las Cruces, N.M., died on Thanksgiving afternoon, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in Las Cruces.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born July 6, 1911 in Balmorhea, to Pedro and Isabel Lara. After living in Balmorhea for many years, she moved to Las Cruces in 1993. She was a homemaker who would always have a warm home for her family at any occasion and was very proud of her family.

Dutchover was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Dutchover; her parents, Pedro Lara and Isabel Hernandez Lara; one brother, Ray Lara and one sister, Juanita Lara Perez.

Survivors include two daughters, Fay Alexander of Las Cruces, N.M., Cindy Carrasco and husband Robert of Odessa; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren and many great nieces and great-great nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Lukins

Floyd Myron Lukins, 89, of Sweetwater, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Sweetwater.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, at the McCoy Chapel in Sweetwater with Pastor Ollie Wilburn officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born May 30, 1919, in Modesto, Calif., was a World War II Army Veteran, a retired crop duster pilot, lived in Sweetwater for the past eight years and was a member of Rhema Valley Church in Sweetwater.

Lukins was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Lukins and Effie Pearl May Bellah; one son, Robert Wayne Lukins and one daughter, Betty Louise Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Lillie Maee Lukins of Sweetwater; one daughter, Katherine Stringer of Abilene; two sons, Donald Floyd Lukins of Bakersfield, Calif.; Richard Allen Lukins of Carlsbad, N.M.; one brother, Daryle W. Olds of Meadville, Ariz.; one sister, Doris Lamoureux of Porterville, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater was in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Fernandes

Ruth Anne Fernandes, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Lubbock.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1, at First Christian Church in Lubbock with burial at 4 p.m., in Sunset Gardens in Odessa.

She was April 12, 1916, in Midland, in to a pioneer West Texas ranching family, grew up in Odessa, after graduating from Odessa High School, attended CIA, now Texas Woman’s University in Denton, joined the United States Navy as a WAVE and served honorably at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station during World War II, following her navy service she worked briefly in Pennsylvania; then she returned home to Odessa to work for the Ector County School System. In 1966, she moved to Lubbock where she worked at Texas Tech until her retirement and was a member of First Christian Church in Lubbock.

Fernandes was preceded in death by her parents, John F. “Pete” Fernandes and Dora Waddell Fernandes; one sister, Frankie Fernandes Dennison and one brother, John Waddell “Pete” Fernandes.

Survivors include two brothers, Larry Fernandes of Kermit, Douglas Fernandes of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Severo Fuentes

Severo B. Fuentes, 55, of Pecos, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 1, 1953, in Pecos, was a laborer-seismograph, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Francisca Fuentes of Pecos; two sons, Sammy and Gilbert Fuentes of Pecos; three daughters, Delilah and Dolores Fuentes of Pecos, Amanda Natividad of Pecos; one step-daughter, Rosario Villanueva of Pecos; three brothers, Ismael Fuentes of Andrews, Israel and Manuel Fuentes of Pecos; one step-brother, Ursulo Fuentes of Pecos; five sisters, Amelia Granado, Consuelo Esparza, Sally Chavez of Pecos, Alicia Ramirez of Barstow, Maria Hernandez of California; two step-sisters, Catarina Fuentes of Odessa, Nicolasa Lopez of Hobbs, N.M. and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elisa Gonzalez

Elisa Ornelas Gonzalez, 55, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen.

She was born July 28, 1953, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Gonzalez was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco Ornelas and Dominga Rayos; one son, Valentine Gonzalez; three brothers, Esequiel, Felix and Rudy Ornelas and one sister, Pilar Ornelas.

Survivors include one son, Rafael and Maria Gonzalez of Midland; her step-father, Tony Rayos of Pecos; six brothers, Federico Ornelas and Frank Ornelas of Pecos, Raymundo and Joe Rayos of Pecos, Beto Rayos of Las Vegas, N.M., Tony Rayos of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sisters, Catarina Vasquez of Odessa, Gloria Castenada of San Antonio, Carmela Prieto and Julie Rayos of Pecos, Cecilia Mata of Los Angelas, Calif.; eight step-sisters, Modesta Lara, Cruz Garcia, Priscilla Ornelas and Petra Ortiz of Pecos, Ceria Garcia of Del Rio, Dora Florez of Monahans, Olga Garcia and Betty Ornelas of Madera, Calif.; 13 step-brothers, Robert and Marcelo Ornelas of Pecos, Alfredo Ornelas of Del Rio, Charlie Ornelas of San Antonio, Vicente Ornelas of North Dakota, Mike Rayos of San Antonio, Frank Rivera of Palestine, Tony Ornelas and Raul Ornelas of El Paso, Robert, Carlos, Harvey and Roy Ornelas of Madera, Calif.; five grandchildren, Christian Abram, Alexis Alice, Serena Marie, Taylor Elisa and Rafael Antonio Gonzalez.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pete Prieto

Services are incomplete for Pete Prieto, 53, of Pecos, who died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 in Phoenix, Ariz. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rocky Lozoya

Rocky Lee Lozoya, 20, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 29, 1988, in Odessa, was an oilfield employee, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Esteban and Delma Lozoya of Pecos; two brothers, Esteban Lozoya Jr. of Pecos and Jaime Lozoya of Austin; two nieces, Esmeralda and Karyme Lozoya.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Lindsay

Jack Alan Lindsay died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at his home in Sun City Georgetown in the presence of his loving wife, Peggy, and his “Lap Buddy” Sam Hill.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov, 22, at the Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown.

He was born Aug. 1, 1927 to Alan Vester Lindsay and Lucille Mitchell Lindsay in Pecos, graduated from Pecos High School, afterward joining the U.S. Army, worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Pecos, eventually becoming Superintendent of Mails. In 1968 Jack was approached by the Postal Inspection Service to join their ranks.  During his career he served as Postal Inspector in San Bernadino CA, Las Vegas NV, Reno NV and Seattle WA.  In 1974, Jack and Peggy Barber Bue were married in Reno, Nev.  They spent nine years in Seattle, where Jack retired from the Postal Inspection Service in August, 1982.

Lindsay was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Richard, and two brothers, Frank and John Mitchell.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Lindsay; one son David Lindsay;  step-children Traci and Jeff Bue and three grandchildren.

Gabriels Funeral Chapel of Georgetown is in charge of arrangements.

Rocky Lozoya

Services are incomplete for Rocky Lee Lozoya, 20, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Estreberta Valenzuela

Estreberta Valenzuela, 78, of Pecos, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born March 9, 1930, in Redford, Tx., was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Arturo Rios of Wickett, Javier Valenzuela of Wickett, Marco Antonio Valenzuela of Nebraska, Fernando Valenzuela of Midland; three daughters, Luz Elena Pando of Midland, Sylvia Montanez of Austin, Rosa Valenzuela of Pecos; two brothers, Cosme Valenzuela of Odessa, Eliazer Valenzuela of Odessa; one sister, Jsefa Cordova of California; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Orlando Baeza

Orlando Baeza, 29, of Carlsbad, N.M., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Nov. 14, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 10, 1979, in Van Horn, was a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Gustavo and Manuela Baeza of Barriales, Mexico; four sisters, Araceli Nabarrette, Angela Rosales of Pecos, Alondra Baeza, Alba Baeza of Barriales, Mexico; two brothers, Gustavo Baeza, Jr. of Dimmit, Librado Baeza of Pecos and his grandmother, Elvira Orozco.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Norberto Leiva

Norberto Leiva, 82, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at Fort Davis Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 9, 1926, in Fort Davis, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Catholic.

Survivors include one sister, Dolores Leiva of Fabens and one niece, Rita Gonzales of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Alligood

Robert “Bob” Dewey Alligood, 60, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, after a short battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Shalimar Country Club located at: 2032 E Golf Ave. Tempe, Ariz.

He was born July 28, 1948, in Miami, Fla., to Ralph and Lois Alligood.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Connie of Mesa, Ariz.; three children, Rick Alligood of Mesa, Ariz. and his two children, Donovan and Katelyn, Robin Johnston (Paul Johnston) of Aurora, Colo. and their son, Ethan, and Randy Alligood of Aurora, Colo.; his mother, Lois Alligood; one brother, Richard Alligood of Pecos and one sister, Pam Pam Watts of Sarasota, Fla.

Concha Armendariz

Concha Garcia Armendariz, 84, of Loving, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Lubbock.

Mass was held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving with Father Cyprian Uline officiating. Burial was

She was born Dec. 8, 1923 to Calistro and Leonora (Avila) Garcia in Barstow, spent her early years in Texas where she met and married her husband of 56 years Eduardo Armendariz. She and her family moved to the Loving area in the mid 1940’s and she worked as a cook and retired from the Loving School District.

Armendariz was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Eduardo, a son Eddie Armendariz Jr. and numerous brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two daughters,Virginia Fahl of Germany, Grace Perez of Hayward, CA.; two sons Miguel Armendariz of Carlsbad, Ricardo G. Armendariz of Loving; one sister Sabina Bustillos, Pecos; one brother "Nicho" D. A. Garcia., eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of West Funeral Home.

Lionisio Duran

Lionisio Contreras Duran, 87, of Avondale, Ariz., died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Goodyear, Ariz.

Services were held Thursday, Oct. 16, at Harvest Outreach Christian Center in Avondale, Ariz. He was born Oct. 9, 1920, in Pecos and moved to Arizona 50 years ago.

Duran was preceded in death by his parents, Juana and Jose Duran; sisters, Magdalena Levario, Eliria (Lily) Fuentes and brother, Pedro Duran.

Survivors include his wife, Tomasa Duran; two sons, Edwardo Medrano and Joe Duran; four daughters, Paula D. Perez, Frances D. Ortega, Isabel D. Lozano and Becky D. Luna; three sisters, Eliboria D. Lopez of Saragosa, Elisa Rodriguez of Pecos, Guadalupe Vasquez of Arizona; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Alexander Kovac

Alexander Kovac, M.D., 82, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at his home.

Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home.

Dr. Kovac was born March 10, 1926, in Yugoslavia. He received his medical degree from Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel and was in private practice in Maracaibo, Venezuela from 1955-1965.

He completed his radiology residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA., in 1965 and a radiology fellowship in 1969. He became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 1973.

At the time of his death, he was serving as the radiologist for Reeves County Hospital District in Pecos.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Kovac, of Pecos.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reeves County Hospital District.

Ruben Martinez, Sr.

Ruben Martinez, Sr., 87, of Monahans died Sunday , Nov. 2, 2008 at his home.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at St. John Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial was in Toyah Cemetery, Toyah.

He was born Feb. 15, 1921 to Refugio and Benita (Renteria) Martin. He served with the U. S. Army during WWII. He was married to Jesusita Gomez in 1983, and was a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by a son, Rosendo Holgin and a brother, Frank Martinez.

Survivors include his wife, Jesusita Martinez of Monahans, and children Raymond Martinez, Joe Holgin, Ruben Martinez, Jr., Ralph Martinez, Maria Sanchez, Arthur Martinez, Gracien Arreguy, and Dora Hires, all of Monahans, Salvador Martinez, Virginia Natividad, Irma Valencia, Gloria Jaramillo, Rachel Gutierrez, Delia Abila and Danny Arreguy, all of Odessa, David Martinez of Las Vegas, NV, Benny Arreguy of Pecos, and Lorena Valenzuela of Andrews. Also by a brother, Moises Martinez of Odessa; three sisters, Trine Velasquez of San Angelo, Anita Pena of El Paso, and Delia McKee of Arkansas, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez, 59, of Balmorhea, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Ward Memorial Hospital in Monahans.

Services will be held at noon, Saturday, Nov. 1, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born in Balmorhea and was a U.S. Marine veteran.

Lopez was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Lopez.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha Lopez of Balmorhea; two sons, Eric and Kendrick Lopez of Balmorhea; one daughter, Marisa Vasquez of Balmorhea; his parents, Felipe and Laboria Lopez of Balmorhea; 14 brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carlos P. Nichols

Carlos P. Nichols, 89, of Mission, passed away quietly Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at his home in Mission, surrounded by his family.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel in Pecos.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 7, 1918, in Fabens, to Mike and Candelaria (Prieto) Nichols. He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. Survivors include three sons, Carlos Nichols of Pecos, Hector Nichols Sr. of Odessa, Salvador Nichols, Sr. of Pecos; nine daughters, Yolanda Garza of Mission, Gloria Baca of Pecos, Nickolasa Lerma, Eva Martinez and Ramona Molinar, all of Odessa, Elma Nichols of Pecos, Manuela Nichols of Edinburg, Lupe Nichols of Odessa, Dolores Villescas of Pecos; 36 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.

Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa and the Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos are in charge of arrangements.

Guadalupe Renteria

Guadalupe “Guale” Renteria, 72, of Walnut Grove, Calif., died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2008.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Nov. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Grandfalls, was a farmer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia Renteria of Walnut Grove, Calif.; one sister, Elisa Carrera of Pecos and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raqi Pearce Palma

Raqi Palma passed away on October 15, 2008 at her residence in Kyle, Texas. She was 38 years old.

Misty Raquel Pearce was born on February 3, 1970 in Pecos, Texas to Fred and Jerra Pearce. Her childhood was spent in Pecos and Odessa, and she graduated from Permian High School in Odessa in 1988. She attended North Texas State University in Denton and received her Bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University. She went on to receive a Masters in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa.

In 1990 she married her high school sweetheart, Coddi Bleys Dean, and they had one daughter, Asia Hailey Dean, who was born March 9, 1991. Coddi and Raqi were divorced in 1992. In August 2006, Raqi married James Brian Palma in Houston. They moved to Kyle in September 2008.

Raqi was known for her beauty inside and out. She was a great lover of animals and nature. It was not uncommon for Raqi to wander off and pick up trash at a park or on the side of the road. Most of all, Raqi loved her family, especially her daughter Asia. She offered her untiring love, support, and guidance to those around her, whether they asked for it or not. Her dedication to Asia, as well as to others for whom she loved and cared, is a lesson to us all.

Raqi was preceded in death by maternal grandparents W. J. “Coot” and Leslie Brown Worsham, paternal grandparents Roy and Ruth Culp Pearce, step-grandfather L. D. “Jelly” Mund and step-grandmother Lucy Kitzmiller.

She is survived by husband James Palma of Kyle, daughter Asia Dean of Cypress, mother Jerra Worsham Kitzmiller and her husband Jack of McKinney, father Fred Pearce and his wife Marsha of Pecos, mother and father-in-law Alessandro and Betty Palma of Lebanon, Missouri, step-grandmother Norma Lynn Mund of Eldorado, step-grandfather B. M. “Kitz” Kitzmiller of Farmersville, brother Ricky Pearce and his wife Leslie of Caprock, New Mexico and their children Ben and Tim, brother Rory Pearce and his partner Bill Bob Tallent of Houston and their daughter Alexis, step-brother Ron Griffin of Odessa, step-brother Todd Griffin and his wife Suzann of Eldorado, step-sister Shanie and her husband Sean Bowers of New Braunfels and their children Kade and Lyndlea, step-brother Larry Kitzmiller and his wife Ellen of New York and their children Jacob, Christopher, and Jesse, step-sister Julie and her husband Brian Catalano of Plano, and their children Matthew, Andrew, and Jonathan, step-brother David Kitzmiller and his wife Carrie of McKinney and their children Leigh Evan and Davis Anne, and sister-in-law Anna Waterman of Strafford, Missouri and her children Jared and Jacob.

A memorial service was held Sunday morning, October 19th at Rio Vista Park in downtown San Marcos. There on the banks of the beautiful San Marcos River family and friends gathered to remember and to celebrate Raqi’s life. Rev. Michael McAllister from the Center for Positive Changes in Houston officiated.

Those wishing to do something in Raqi’s memory can make a donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, The SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212, or The West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, TX 79772. Or alternatively, you can spend an hour picking up trash in a nearby park or along a roadside.

Josephine Helen Boehnemann

Josephine Helen Boehnemann, 89, formerly of Vega died on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos, Texas.

Josephine Helen Johnson was born to parents Lois C.

Johnson and Phebe Harp Johnson. She was born on October 1, 1919 in Benton County Arkansas. She was the youngest of three daughters who were Carrie Mabel Parker, Opal Margaret Johnson, and herself.

Times were hard at that time and the family migrated to Oklahoma to seek work in the oil fields. Helen then lived and was educated in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She lived there until the untimely passing of her mother when Helen was 13 years old. Helen found her self back in Benton County where she resided with her maternal grandparents.

Sometime thereafter she found her self in Barstow, Texas.

Helen was a longtime resident of Barstow, where she reared two children. She married Harry Boehnemann in Pecos, Texas in 1949, and later relocated to Pecos Texas. Harry was chief engineer of Radio Station KIUN for 56 years, excluding time served in US Navy during World War II. Harry and Helen were long time, active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Helen was a member of Reeves County Hospital auxiliary, VFW auxiliary, and Pecos Museum. She was active in Pecos Senior Center.

Helen and Harry were also avid rock and arrowhead collectors. She got real pleasure in packing a lunch, donned her straw hat, and braved the heat, wind and kept alert for snakes. She would later display all the treasures she found.

Helen took great pleasure in her five grandchildren. Her poodle Brandy was an important part of her life, especially after the passing of her beloved husband Harry.

In 2003 Helen moved to Vega, Texas to be with her daughter and son-in-law. She especially loved the opportunity to travel to places she never had the opportunity to do before. She had the opportunity to visit grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In 2005, Helen became a resident of Craig Methodist Home in Amarillo, Texas. She resided there until her passing October 21, 2008.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Boehnemann; her father, Lois Cleve Johnson; her mother, Phebe Manerva Johnson (Harp); six sisters, Carrie Mabel Johnson, Opal Margaret Johnson, Odessa Johnson, Lorraine Johnson, Peggy Johnson and Betty Apperson.

Survivors include a son, William “Bill” Thomson and wife Marilyn of San Angelo, Texas; a daughter, Charlotte Day and husband Bill Day of Vega; grandchildren, Cynthia Gibson of Tucson, Arizona, William Heath of New Braunfels, Texas, Bobby Ray Heath of Amarillo, Mary Eades of San Angelo and Jennifer Hollis of Clovis, NM; sisters, Dorothy Gailey, Phyllis Adkins, Shirley Mahit, Patsy Apperson and Linda Johnson all of Oregon; eight great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and her loving caretakers of Craig Methodist.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to Meet-N-Eat Mission of Vega United Methodist Church in Vega, Texas, West of the Pecos Museum or Pecos Senior Center in Pecos, Texas.

Viewing will be from noon to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Boxwell Brothers in Vega.

Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

William Hamilton

William David Hamilton, 34, of Kermit, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at Martinez Smith and Cooper Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

He was born Sept. 10, 1974, in Pecos, was in oil field sales, had a unique passion for horses and the outdoor life. He spent his spare time working on the ranch and his black Lab Lakota was his world.

Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jeanne Hamilton.

Survivors include three sisters, Sandra Jarrett and husband Terry of Wink, Cindy Bradley and husband Jim of Pecos, Ann Orona and husband Orlando of Monahans; three uncles, Billy Parson of Midland, Donny Hamilton of Bryan and Edward Hamilton of Midland; three aunts, Marylin Johnson of Pecos, Jane Mahaffey of Katy, and Lilly Hughes of Midland; and a host of friends that will miss him dearly.

Martinez-Smith & Cooper Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Kermit are in charge of arrangements.

Elisa Contreras

Elisa Contreras, 67, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the First United Methodist Church.

She was born May 5, 1941, in Chihuahua, Mexico, was a beautician, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Methodist.

Contreras was preceded in death by one daughter, Elsa Herrera and one grandchild, Jonathan Herrera.

Survivors include her husband, Marcos Contreras of Pecos; three daughters, Leticia Zuniga of Odessa, Marina Arreguy of Pecos, Camilla Lopez of Austin; one brother, Hector Saldana of Alamagordo, N.M.; one step-son, Marc Contreras of Odessa; one step-daughter, Lisa Trevino of Odessa and 11 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Jackson

Eva Pauline Jackson, 88, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 200, after a lengthy battle with a broken hip.

She was born April 13, 1920. She married Woodrow “Bob” Delaney Jackson, May 1937 and they had two children, Kittie Ruth Jackson-Jung-Conner of Harper and John Delaney Jackson of Pecos. One daughter-in-law, Diann Wilson Jackson, of Joelton, TN. Bobby G. Murphy, friend, companion and husband of Junction. Three grandchildren, Karol Ruth Jung-Lauman, of Pecos, Clifton David Jung, of Harper, and John Delaney Jackson of Joelton, TN. She two great-grandchildren, Sarah Kristene Jung-McLemore, of Stephenville, and Clifton Bob Jung, of Harper. She also had numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her husband, “Bob”, her son, John Delaney Jackson, and granddaughter, Karol Ruth Jung-Lauman. Pauline and “Bob” moved to Junction after retirement in Iraan, after 40 plus years with Sun Oil Co. in the early 70’s. Pauline was a housewife, mother, and grandmother.

A visitation was held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at Gentry-Fife Funeral Home.

A graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Bexar Cemetery in Somerset, Tx.

Services are entrusted to Gentry-Fife Funeral Home of Junction, Tx.

Carolyn Sue Behee

Carolyn Sue Behee (nee' Kesey) passed away on May 29, 2008. 

She is survived by her husband, David L. Behee; one son, Curt Roach; two grandchildren, Chastity Roach and Billy Roach and stepchild, Emily Behee.

 Sue spent most of her life in Pecos, since the early 1950's up until 1990.  She moved to Odessa, Texas in 1990 and then moved to Artesia, New Mexico in 1998 where she spent the rest of her life.  Sue was born 20 May 1948.

Connie Jean Walker

Connie Jean Walker, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Houston.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Smith officiating.

She was born Aug. 8, 1943, in Arnold, Neb., grew up in Pecos and attended Pecos High School.

Walker was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Stanley Beach and Ila Landrey Beach and one sister, Sherlea Bunrick.

Survivors include two sons, Bret Wade Walker and wife Heather Ann; Brian Gene Walker and wife Charlcie Lavonem; grandchildren, Rebecca Nicole Walker Ermis and husband Luke, Bret Travis Walker, Jaycee LeeAnn Walker, Aaron Gene Walker, Bre’anna Lynn Walker; one brother, Roger Lee Beach and wife, Lori; nephews, Jimmy Ray Beach and David Alan Beach and family, Chris Allen Smith and wife Carla and their sons, Brandon Smith, Casey Smith and Derek Smith.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesse Florez

Jesse Garcia, Florez, 51, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Bakersfield, Calif.

Funeral arrangements are pending in Bakersfield, Calif.

He was born July 24, 1957, in Pecos, to Jesus and Virginia Florez of Pecos, graduated from Pecos High School in 1975, was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. He also attended Odessa where he received his certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. He worked as a LVN at Reeves County Hospital and also served on the local Pecos ambulance service as well as the Hospital patient transfer service for many years.

Florez was credited for his winning logo design for Reeves County Hospital.

Jesse also worked at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, before moving to Bakersfield, Calif. He continued his career in the medical field in California and attended college to acquire his Registered Nurse Certification in California and was employed by Kern Medical Center Hospital there in Bakersfield until his death.

Florez was preceded in death by his grandparents Jose Garcia and Julia Marquez and Arcadia and Faustino Florez.

Jesse leaves many relatives as well as friends and is survived by his wife, Christina Florez of Bakersfield, Calif.; his parents, Jesus and Virginia Florez of Pecos; two sons, Christopher and wife Raquel Florez of Bakersfield, Calif., Jesse Florez III of Seattle, Wash.; one daughter, Julie Margaret Florez of Bakersfield, Calif.; two brothers, Chip Florez and wife Debbie of Pecos, Jimmy Florez and wife Kim of Dallas; one sister, Melissa Ouazzani and husband Moncif of Dallas; three grandchildren,

Christopher Florez Jr., Joseph Florez and Ryan Florez, all of Bakersfield, Calif.

Therese Sternadel

Therese Sternadel, 56, of Big Spring, died Thursday, Oct. 2, at Baylor Specialty Hospital in Dallas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at Myers and Smith Chapel with Chaplain Joel Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Park.

She was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Pecos, to Loraine and M.H. Bates, Sr., managed Subway’s for 20 years, including Big Spring, Snyder, Colorado City and Sweetwater. She had been a resident of Big Spring for 10 years, coming from Colorado City and was a Methodist.

Sternadel was preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Sternadel, Jr. in 2005.

Survivors include one son, Clint Wills of Big Spring; three daughters, Lynn Creswell of Big Spring, Linda Billington of Mertzon and Lisha Vega of Tahoka; seven sisters, Mary Shuler and Grace Harrison of Wink, Regina Armstrong and Cecilia Ward of Pecos, Christine Bishop of Douglasville, Georgia, Kathleen Jone of El Paso; two brothers, Earl Bates of Midland, M.H. “Sonny” Bates of Odessa; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Myers and Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmie Ray Rankin

Jimmie Ray Rankin, 76, died Thursday morning in Midland Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the courtyard of the West of the Pecos Museum.

He was born Oct. 13, 1931 in Rowena. He operated the Pecos Feed and Supply Store, and was active in the Reeves County Livestock Show.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the livestock show or to the museum.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rankin of Pecos; one son, Kirby Rankin and his wife, Nancy, of San Angelo; and one granddaugter, Kelli Rankin of Austin.

Francisca Garcia

Francisca Garcia, 61, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Odessa Regency Hospital.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 4, 1946, in Pyote, was a longtime Pecos resident, a school secretary and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Santos Garcia of Midland; three sons, Gabriel P. Matta of Pecos, Edward P. and Eric M. Garcia of Midland; one brother, Juan Perez of Woodward, Okla., and four grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Concepcion Jasso

Concepcion “Chon” Jasso, 54, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.

A church service was held at noon, Thursday, Sept. 18, at Mission Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 8, 1953, in Mexico, was co-owner of Burrito Depot, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Socorro Zubia Jasso of Pecos; his parents, Jose J. and Maria Ruiz Jasso of Pecos; one son, Sean Michael Jasso of Kerrville; seven daughters, Tammy Lynn Dominguez of Kermit, Michelle Jasso Jimenez of Midland, Cherry Ann Madrid of Colorado Springs, Colo., Pamela Sue Jasso of Odessa, Ashley Nicole and Stephanie Renee Jasso of Kerrville, Terri Alison Jasso of Pecos; three brothers, Robert and Hector Jasso of Pecos, Jose Luis Jasso of Junction; five sisters, Emma and Luz Jasso of Pecos, Yolanda Jasso of Ft. Stockton, Martha Ogburn of Hico, Alma Fleenor of Balmorhea and 13 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Evaro

Francisco Evaro, 81, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Barstow.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Luis Esparza officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Barstow, was a longtime resident and a laborer.

Survivors include two brothers, H.B. Evaro of Pecos, Ezequiel Evaro of King, N.C., eight sisters, Maria and Ines Evaro of Bakersfield, Calif., Pilar Garza of Guadalupe, Ariz., Claudia Evaro of Austin, Julia Perez of Phoenix, Ariz., Elpidia Fuentes, Cruz Machuca and Mary Evaro of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Paschal

Kathryn Fay Paschal, 57, of Pecos, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

A chapel service were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 18, 1951, in Abilene, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include her husband, Byron Shot Paschal of Pecos; her father, William Youngblood of Monahans; two sisters, Kay Soderstrom of Midland and Ellen Friar of Monahans.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pasty Payne

Patsy Ann Payne, 70, of Somerset, Tx., died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at her residence.

A chapel service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with W.L. Hopkins. Burial will be in the Cowboy Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 5, 1938, in Lubbock, was a retired clerk and a Christian.

Survivors include her mother, Novella Davis of Pecos; two sons, Michael Carl Payne of Odessa, Jim Payne of Quihi, Tx.; one daughter, Patty Rey Payne of Waller; one brother, Jeff Fisher of Pecos; two sisters, Donna Hill and Sugar Acker of Pecos; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Zuniga

Jose Augustine Zuniga, 98, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A chapel service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 28, 1910, in Mexico, was a retired city employee with the water department and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Survivors include one son, Eutiquio Zuniga, Sr. of Pecos; three daughters, Candelaria “Candy” Chavez of Austin, Maria Cantu of Kermit, Ausencia Fuentez of Pecos; 21 grandchildren and numerous great-great- grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Lou J. Summers

Martha Lou Johnson Summers, 67, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 7,2008, after a long and courageous fight battling emphysema. Martha was born in Olney, Texas on September 14, 1940 where she was raised by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson. She graduated high school from Crane High School.

Martha worked as the President of the El Paso Real Estate Credit Union in 1972-77 and was an accountant for the El Paso Board of Realtors. In 1982-1992 she was the assistant manager of TSWG Federal Credit Union and the President/Manager of Sun City Credit Union. In 1993 she worked as a loan officer at Mortgage Plus. She the worked as the President/Manager at the Chevron Credit Union where she medically retired from.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson, and her daughter, Lana Summers. Martha is survived by her brother, Charles Johnson of Traverse City, Michigan, sister, Reecia Pigman of Pecos, Texas and son, Kyle Summers, five grandchildren: Kristopher, Krystal, Kayla, Kateline Summers and Marcus Huerta all of El Paso, Texas.

A Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday September 11, 2008,at Martin Funeral Home 1460 George Dieter for friends and family.

Sherma Raymond

Sherma Raymond, of Coldspring, Texas went to the Lord on September 8, 2008 after struggling valiantly against pancreatic cancer. She was born December 23, 1944 and raised in Pecos, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother Melba Toone of Pecos, TX.

Sherma is survived by her father Jimmy Toone of Pecos, TX; her husband Dennis Raymond of Coldspring, TX; children Dennis Garrett (Gary) Raymond of South Padre Island, TX; daughter Julie Speck of Sandy, UT; granddaughter Castin Speck of Sandy, UT; brother John Toone of Belton, TX; and her sister Jamie Dillingham of Midland, TX.

Sherma was a talented and skilled person. She was a realtor for several years in Harlingen, TX but found her passion in teaching, which led to a degree from the University of Texas, Pan American where she graduated Suma cum Laude with a B.A. in History. She enjoyed her fellow teachers and teaching students in La Feria and at the Marine Military Academy located in Harlingen, TX. She and her husband moved to Coldspring, TX where she became active in the Loose Threads Quilting Club, Garden Club, the Women’s League, Library Board and the Genealogy Society of Huntsville. One busy lady! Besides these accomplishments, friends appreciated her cooking, green thumb and positive outlook on life.

Services celebrating Sherma’s life will be held at the United Methodist Church in Coldspring, Texas on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. followed by internment at Oakwood Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas and finally a gathering at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston or the American Cancer Society.

Elizabeth Katherine Black Bingham

Elizabeth Katherine Black Bingham passed away after a lengthy illness on September 3, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home. A memorial service, with Dr. Cliff Stewart and Rev. Janice Six officiating, will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene.

Elizabeth and her twin brother, Lane, were born on April 16, 1918 to Dr. W.D. and Lizzie Y. (Green) Black in Pecos, Texas. She then attended Hillsboro Junior College for one year before transferring to Texas Tech. While at Tech, she was introduced to her future husband, Bill, by her twin brother. She and Bill, of Brady, Texas, married on December 25, 1940 at the First Presbyterian Church in Abilene. They began their married life in Amherst, Texas where Bill was employed by the USDA. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and they were assigned to the Covington Naval Air Station in Tennessee. After WWII, they returned to Pecos, Texas to raise their family.

Bill and Elizabeth owned Home Furniture Company until 1963 where Elizabeth served as the bookkeeper. She then worked for several years as the secretary to Dr. Ed Schmidt. She retired from Pecos ISD in 1979, where she worked for 10 years as the secretary for the Maintenance Department.

As a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos for 49 years, Elizabeth was a tireless and faithful volunteer. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and was active in the work of The Women of the Church. After moving to Abilene in 1994, she and Bill joined the First Central Presbyterian Church.

Elizabeth was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She set a sweet, Christian example for everyone who ever knew her. In the face of long years of crippling arthritis, she exhibited quiet strength, courage, dignity and grace. One of her greatest joys was being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she considered some of her richest blessings. She considered attending Bloys Campmeeting, with her family, in the Davis Mountains, one of her many joys in life. She and Bill enjoyed fly fishing, sightseeing, and vacationing in the mountains of Colorado.

Elizabeth is survived by her devoted husband, Bill. They were blessed to be together in their own home for almost 68 wonderful years. She is also survived by their four children and their spouses: Nancy (Dick) Lemons of Abilene, John (Judy) Bingham of El Paso, Susan (Ed) Foreman of San Angelo, Judi (David) Hutcheson of Wolfforth and special caregiver, Loretta Hall. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren: Jan (Gary) Hulshouser, Jamie (Brad) Davis, Ami (Kel) Robinson, Monica (Tim) Downing, Jennifer (Kevin) Walker, Tammy (Derek) Brosh, Brian (Shana) Hutcheson and Brad Hutcheson, as well as, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving her are two sisters-in-law, Helen Wilson and Sybil Barsch, two brothers-in-law, Leland Moore and Sil Gallo plus numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her adored twin brother, Lane, her older brother DeWitt and her two sisters, Mary Eleanor and Carolyn. Elizabeth’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. B.J. Estes, Dr. Noel Chant, Dr. Joseph M. Ferguson, Mickey New, Maria Berry and all the nurses, aides and PT’s who so tenderly cared for her during her illness.

The family suggests memorial gifts in Elizabeth’s name to be made to: FCPC Choir Fund, 400 Orange, Abilene, Texas 79602, Fist Presbyterian Church of Pecos, Box 296, Pecos, Texas 79772; or to Bloys Campmeeting Association, Box 1335, Ft. Davis, Texas 79734. Online condolences may be sent to:

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Mr. C.J. “Check” Kesey

Services for Mr. C.J. “Check” Kesey, age 83, of Hideaway, are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale with Dr. Michael McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in the Lindale City Cemetery. Mr. Kesey died on Monday, August 4, 2008 in a Tyler Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1925 in Lindsey, Oklahoma to Moffett Venus & Ruby Goins Kesey and was formerly of Pecos, Texas before moving to Hideaway 6 years ago. Mr. Kesey was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army Air Corps and was a retired Farmer and Rancher. He also served on the Federal Reserve Board, El Paso branch, and was a member of the Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.

Survived by: Wife: Mrs. Pat Kesey of Hideaway; 2 sons: Ronald Kesey of Pecos, & Monte Kesey of Monahans; daughter: Kristi Hickman of Hideaway; brother: Ray Kesey of Decatur; 2 sisters: Lavelle Cowan of Spade, & Ruth Mitchell of San Angelo; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM on Friday evening at the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale.

Belen Jasso

Belen Jasso, 83, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 24, 1925, in Santa Eulalia, Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jasso was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Jasso and one son, Jamie Jasso Sr.

Survivors include three sons, Johnny Jasso of Pecos, Eddie Jasso of Monahans, Lorenzo Jasso of Portales, N.M.; four daughters, Gloria Jurado of Hobbs, N.M., Olga Arenivas, Irma Vasquez and Delia Jasso of Pecos; two brothers, Rodolfo Serrano of Odessa, Luis Perez of San Angelo; 32 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Rhodes-McCree

Evelyn Elizabeth Rhodes-McCree, 93, of Pecos, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Lubbock.

A chapel service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 25, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 15, 1914, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Methodist.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pecos.

Survivors include one son, Wesley “Buddy” McCree of Grapevine; one daughter, Nancy Sue Leavitt of El Paso; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. <3>Opal Woods

Opal “Ruth” Woods, 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

Graveside service will be 11:00am Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Woods; daughter, Wanna Flo Hopper; son-in-law, Ted James Hopper; daughter-in-law, Marsha Hopper; great grandchild, Marcus Allen; and brother, Hack Spivey.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Cliff and Wadene Hopper of Pueblo, CO, Craig and Debra Hopper of San Angelo, Jayla and Gary Taylor of Austin; great grandchildren, Meagan Hopper, Brandon and Kayla Hopper, Katy Seale, Chris Campbell, and Matthew Allen; sister, Sibyl Kitch of Duncan; sister-in-law, Pat Spivey; as well as several nieces, nephews, and special friends: Jennie Hopper, Angie and Henry McWilliams, and caregivers of Mamma’s pet “Ceunti.”

Opal liked to play golf, bridge, bingo and was an avid reader.

The family would like to express special love and gratitude to Vista Care of San Angelo. Thank you to these “Awesome” caregivers: Jill, Marianne, Kathy, Susie, Carmen, Felix, Judy, Peggy, Roy, Jim and Sydonia whose nickname for Mamma was “Cutie Petutie.” Thank you to the special staff of Legend Oaks: Raul, Chey, Cheryl, Terrie, Gaye, Adrian, Shanna, Sherrie, Connie, Sylvia, Amanda, Rebecca, Angela, Donnie, Sylvia, Allie and all the many others who loved Mamma and who she loved in return. Special thanks to Sr. Pastor Harry Matthews of Glen Meadows Baptist Church, for his prayers and loving support for our family. Thanks to all our prayer warriors and specials friends of Jayla’s, Yvonne and David Montgomery, Shannon Porterfield, Laura Schnucker, and Janice Sharp and all our friends of Tree of Life Church in Pflugerville, TX. The family has asked that donations be made to Vista Care of San Angelo in honor of our special “Mamma.” Mamma’s new forwarding address is “HEAVEN!” Family and friends may sign an online memorial at www.mem.com.

Victor Romo

Victor S. Romo Jr., 28, of Pecos, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.

He was born Sept. 8, 1979, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Romo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raul and Olivia Romo and aunt, Yolanda Valeriano.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Gonzales of Pecos; his parents, Victor and Alma Romo of Pecos; one son, Nathaniel Romo of Pecos; two daughters, Ninel and Ivana Romo of Pecos; his grandparents, Ciro and Rita Montano of Pecos; one brother, Raul Romo of Odessa; six sisters, Monica Campos, Abby Romo, Denise Franco and Adriana Valeriano of Pecos; Michelle Gonzales of Midland and Valeria Valeriano of San Antonio.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Librado Orozco

Librado Orozco, of Pecos, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Addama, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Orozco was preceded in death by one son, Moncerat Orozco.

Survivors include his wife, Elvira Franco Orozco; four sons, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock, Benjamin Orozco of Monahans, Jesus Orozco, Jose Luis Orozco of Pecos; three daughters, Virginia Orozco Baeza of Van Horn, Manuela Orozco Baeza of Barriales, Mexico, Gloria Orozco of Pecos; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

C.T. Bull

C.T. “Tommy” Bull, 66, of Portales, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Portales, N.M.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at the Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Floyd Cemetery.

He was born April 24, 1942 in Pecos, to Ruth and Charles T. Bull, grew up in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1960. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, after serving a tour of duty in Korea, he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell where he met Margia Porter. The couple were married in Roswell on Nov. 1, 1964, he served in the police department in Monahans, served in the police department in Monahans and later in the Clovis Police Department. In 1971, he went to work as a special investigator for the Santa Fe Railroad, worked out of Belen, N.M. and Clovis, was a member of the V.F.W., the Clovis Masonic Lodge and the Floyd Baptist Church.

Bull was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Elrod.

Survivors include his wife, Margia “Tiny” Bull of Portales; one daughter, Kelli Richardson of Floyd; an aunt and uncle; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wheeler Mortuary of Portales, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Josepha Jaquez

Josepha M. Jaquez, 74, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Rosary will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

Mass will be held at noon, Wedneday, Aug. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born March 19, 1934, in Pecos, was a homemaker, lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jaquez was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Jaquez.

Survivors include six sons, Ricky and Randy Jaquez of Phoenix, Ariz., Roy Jaquez of Gallup, N.M., Robert Jaquez of Carlsbad, N.M., Simon Jaquez Jr. and Oscar Mendoza of Pecos; two daughters, Brenda Dominguez and Belma Gomez of Pecos; one sister, Paula M. Rodriguez of Pecos; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Santos Baeza

Santos M. Baeza, 62, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Odessa with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Gardens Cemetery.

He was a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Billie Mac Jobe

Billie Mac Jobe, rancher, died peacefully on Aug. 11, 2008, at his home in Toyah, at the age of 82, following a courageous two year battle with bone cancer.

Billie Mac is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lexa Dean Jobe, along with his three children, daughters Irene Epperson of El Paso, Mary Conditt and her husband, Dr. Mitch Conditt, of Fort Worth and son, Stanley Jobe and his wife, Martie Jobe, of El Paso. Of all the work and contributions to the world around him that Billie Mac made in his lifetime, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his three children. Also surviving him are his 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Billie Mac was born on May 24, 1926, to Bessie and Earl Jobe. He grew up in Putnam, Texas with his brothers Raymond Jobe, G.P. Jobe, Roy Lee Jobe, Foy Jobe and his sister, Dorothy Caraway.

Billie Mac was raised in and attended the Church of Christ all of his life. He was a preacher of the gospel and a lifelong student of the Bible. He started multiple Church of Christ congregations and built church buildings in the many places he lived in the State of Texas and Southwestern Missouri.

While a young music teacher in Putnam, Billie Mac was drafted into the Army Aircorps just before the end of World War II. The very first time he ever voted, he voted for himself in a successful race as a Democrat for the Texas House of Representatives for the Putnam area House district. After one term, he left government service to turn his attention to making a living for his young family.

Billie Mac’s life’s work included investing in several banks throughout the United States as well as buying and selling ranches and farms in Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Minnesota and Mexico. From the time he was a young man, Billie Mac traded extensively in real estate all over the country. In 1973, he moved his family to El Paso and shortly thereafter bought Valley Concrete in the lower valley. In 1983, Billie Mac and his son Stanley founded the former Jobe Concrete Products, Inc. He moved to Pecos in 2000 and then to his ranch in Toyah in 2005.

One of the attributes that most distinguished Billie Mac was his compassionate nature. He believed in giving before taking and in extending a helping hand without judgment to his fellow man, especially those in need. He encouraged, counseled, helped and inspired a legion of men and women whom he touched along his way.

Memorial services will be held at the Church of Christ in Pecos, Texas, at 1321 W. 4th Street, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 3 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted thereafter at the Toyah, Texas cemetery with a reception immediately following for all friends and family members at the Jobe Ranch in Toyah, Texas. Although not expected or requested, for those friends who wish to make a contribution in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pecos Church of Christ.

Anthony Byron Wells

Anthony Byron “A. B.” Wells, age 52, of the Atascocita area north of Houston, died on Friday morning, the 8th of August 2008. He was born in Tyler, Texas on the 11th of October 1955.

Byron attended schools in Jackson, Mississippi and in Metairie, Louisiana, graduating from East Jefferson High School in 1972. He attended Centenary College in Shreveport, and Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe.

A. B. worked as a Paralegal for several years in Shreveport, and later became a Petroleum Landman; working in several states, including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

He is survived by his parents, R. A. and Orris Wells of Humble, Texas; his brother, R. Mark Wells and wife Patricia of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; his aunt, Carol Ann Hays of Humble; his three nephews, Ryan and wife Kristi, Austin, and Zane; and by his great-niece, Ava Lauren Wells. Two very loyal companions, his dogs Rowdy and Ditto, also survive him.

An inurnment and graveside service will be conducted at the Wells family burial plot in the Starrville Cemetery of Starrville, Smith County, Texas on Saturday, the 6th of September, at eleven o’clock in the morning.

Arrangements are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons – The Funeral Directors Since 1936, Houston, 713.789.3005, www.geohlewis.com.

Ysidora Carrasco

Ysidora “Lola” Carrasco, 91, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 4, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born April 4, 1917, in Candelaria, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Mario, Luis and Aaron Carrasco of Pecos; two daughters, Marie C. Versoza of El Paso, Virginia C. Montanez of Midland; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Fierro

Manuel Fierro, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Midland.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a road construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Fierro was preceded in death by both parents, Pedro and Manuela Fierro.

Survivors include one daughter,Gloria Fierro; and two sisters, Elisa Fierro of Ojinaga, Mexico, Maria Luisa Ramirez of Jal, N.M.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marty Acton

Marty William Acton, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, while participating in ranch rodeo steer roping.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 24,m at the Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Acton grew up in Ozona, was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University, entered the family ranching business, was an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.

He was preceded in death by his father Earl Acton; grandfather, Dempster Jones; grandparents, Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton and aunt, Robin Jones. Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe; several nieces and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Sul Ross ANRS &Rodeo Exes Association, in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, Tx. 79735 or San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, Tx. 76903.

Preddy Funeral Home of Ozona is in charge of arrangements.

Mike Garcia

Mike Campos Garcia, 23, of Pecos, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, July 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 2, 1984, in Pecos, was an oilfield laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Miguel Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Lilah Rodriguez of Pecos; his mother, Dora Campos Garcia of Pecos; one son, Isaac Garcia of Pecos; two daughters, Mariah and Unique Garcia; his grandparents, Enrique and Teresa Campos and Ramona Garcia of Pecos; two brothers, Brian and Matthew Garcia of Pecos and one nephew, Ethan Garcia of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Davidson

Evelyn “Mickey” Davidson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008, after a short illness.

She was born in Wharton, to Tommy and Annie Lee Jackson. In 1941 her grandparents Dan and Mattie Ephriam brought the whole family to West Texas where she was raised. She married and had three children. In 1958, she and her children moved to Houston, where she med and married her second husband, Henry “T90” Davidson.

She is survived by her loving husband, Henry; daughters, Jeanette Swaim and Cassie Davidson Gauthier and husband Leon; sons, Billy Swain, Tommy Wilson and Eric Davidson and wife Monica; grandchildren, Lynette Bush, Dementrice Lewis and husband, Marcesa; Billy Dancy, Talita Hite, Sante Hite, Brandon Wilson; three great-grandchildren, all from Houston. Her aunt Marjorie Horton and numerous relatives and friends in Pecos.

Evelyn “Mickey” Davidson loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew her.

Viewing service will be held from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at St. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2318 Sampson St. in Houston.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Jackson of Houston officiating.

Nickolaus Diaz

Nickolaus Diaz, 83, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Pecos.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 6, 1924, in Pecos, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Antonio Melendez

Antonio F. Melendez, 83, of Pecos, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, July 25, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 14, 1925, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a mechanic, had served in the U.S. Air Force, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert and Frank L. Melendez of Austin; five daughters, Elia Salcido of Midland, Oralia Weiser of La Crecenta, Calif., Yolanda Zuniga, Ysela Rodriguez of Abilene, Lupe Rodriguez of Pecos; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Morgan

Christopher Ryan Morgan, 28, of Pecos, died Monday, July 21, 2008, in a Lubbock hospital.

Viewing will be held from noon until 1 p.m., at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m., with burial at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Dr. Paul Lister officiating.

He was born Dec. 21, 1979, in Alpine to Freddie Doyle Morgan and Teresa Chavez Morgan.

Survivors include his parents, Freddie Doyle Morgan of Pecos and Teresa Chavez Morgan of Alpine and one brother, Jeffery Wayne Chavez of Alpine.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Chavez

Maria Del Refugio Rivera Chavez, 78, of Pecos, died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Lubbock.

Mass was held at 6 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 27, 1930, in Michoacan, Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Chavez was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Chavez.

Survivors include one son, Juan Artiaga of Washington; two daughters, Socorro Artiaga of Mexicali, Baja, Calif., Luz Maria Munoz of Pecos; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Fuentez

Rosa C. Fuentez, 83, of Balmorhea, died Thursday, July 17, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born May 28, 1925, in Alice, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Fuentez was preceded in death by her parents, Presiliano and Rosa Castillo; one grandson, Chief Warrant Officer Johnny Mata; Genaro, Luis and Paul Castillo, Lupe Marquez and Claudia Barraza.

Survivors include three sons, Jose Nunez of Lake, El Senor, Calif., Julian Fuentez of Balmorhea, Ismael Rodriguez of Pecos; two daughters, Elvira Mata of Pecos, Virginia Olivas of Odessa; 23 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Ortiz

Juan Manuel Ortiz, a baby, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Odessa.

He was born July 19, in Odessa and was a Catholic.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 23, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Ruben Ortiz and Melissa Hodges of Barstow; grandparents, Javier Ortiz of Toyah, Bertha Beasley of Zeblin, N.C., Tony Hodges of Bowie, Tx., Darlene Hodges of Barstow; one brother, Ruben Ortiz Jr. of Barstow.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roberto Rodriguez

Roberto Rodriguez, 55, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A Chapel Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born in Pecos, was in the culinary business, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Jehovah Witness.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Cruz Rodriguez and Apolonia Flores Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Jeremy and Matthew Rodriguez of Pecos; one daughter, Jennifer Rodriguez of Pecos; four brothers, Rodolfo and Melchor Rodriguez of Pecos, Ruben and Javier Rodriguez of Odessa; four sisters, Raquel Rodriguez, Prissy Paz of Pecos, Hilda Rodriguez of Barstow and Leticia Rodriguez of Pasadena.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carmela Hinojos

Carmela Baeza Hinojos, 68, of Balmorhea, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Home Hospice House in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born April 7, 1940, in Balmorhea, was a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Hinojos was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Margarita Baeza; one brother, Danny Baeza and one sister, Cecilia Ornelas.

Survivors include two daughters, Celina Baeza, Debbie Hernandez of Odessa; one brother, Pete Baeza of Balmorhea; three sisters, Petra Rivas of Las Cruces, N.M., Andrea Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz., Lucy Galindo of Balmorhea; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Epimenia Patino

Epimenia Navarrete Patino, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at her home.

Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Toyah Cemetery.

She was born May 10, 1930, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Manuel Navarrete of Pecos, Inez Patino Jr. of Goldsmith; four daughters, Vickie Barreno, Lupe Patino Ramirez and Janie Patino Ramirez of Pecos, Ydelfonsa “Kitos” Federico; four sisters, Cruz Navarrete, Maria Gutierrez and Pila Gomez of Ojinaga, Mexico, Cuca Abila of Odessa; 26 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Socorro Millan Rodriguez

Socorro Millan Rodriguez, 83, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 15, 1925, in Marfa, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Rodriguez; one son, Panfilo Rodriguez; two brothers, Charlie and Roberto Millan; four sisters, Estollia Jurado, Josefina Fitzgerald, Frances Conner and Barbara Ortega.

Survivors include three sons, Leeroy, Tom and Ignacio Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Olivia Binesh of Auburn, Ga., Yolanda Matta of Odessa; Anita Rodriguez of Pecos; three sisters, Cinderella Garcia of Balmorhea, Yvonne Martin of Pecos, Diane Gonzales of Tucson, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Patricio Salas

Patricio Franco Salas, 76, of Pecos, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 17, 1932, in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include one brother, Frank Salas of New York, N.Y.; five sisters, Trine Salas, Concepcion Vasquez, Victoria Orona and Mercy Martinez of Pecos, Juanita Hidalgo of Houston; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Salcido

Ernest Salcido, 60, of Pecos, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 9, 1947, in Pecos, was a seismograph employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Salcido was preceded in death by his father, Felix Salcido; one brother, Henry Salcido; one sister, Eloisa Rodriguez and one daughter, Elizabeth Salcido.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Salcido of Pecos; two sons, Ernest Ronald Salcido Jr., Eric James Salcido of Pecos; two daughters, Carolina Salazar of Lubbock, Rossanna Mata of Pecos; his mother, Andrea Salcido of Pecos; four brothers, Felix, Florentino and Samuel Salcido of Pecos, Sebastian Salcido of Monahans; one sister, Elvia Salcido of Pecos; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Angel Hernandez Jr.

Joe Angel Hernandez Jr., 22, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, following an automobile accident.

Mass will be held at noon, Thursday, July 17, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 3, 1986, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his father, Joe Angel Hernandez of Odessa; his mother, Delma Campos Hernandez of Midland; step-father, Gilbert Vasquez of Midland; maternal grandparents, Enrique and Teresa Campos of Pecos; paternal grandparents, Epifanio Hernandez of Goshen, Calif., Maria Morales of Odessa; two brothers, Israel Manuel Garcia of Midland, Eugene Marcos Hernandez of Odessa; one sister, Bianca Teresa Campos of Midland; and one nephew, Aiden Gutierrez.

Pallbearers: Peter Barreno, Joe Manuel Barrera, Jerry Hernandez, Miguel Angel Jurado, Chris Rodriguez and Dago Rodriguez, Jr.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Buck Davis

It is seldom that you meet a Texan as true as Buck Davis. From the fullness of his laughter to the loudness of his holler, he could make you feel the grandeur and greatness of our great state. The saying, "A heart as big as Texas", has never fit a man so well. Just as Texas has influenced and strengthened many people's lives, so did Buck. His open, generous and fun-loving personality rubbed off on everyone he met. Buck never met a stranger and he was known to affectionately give indiscriminate nicknames. A few we can recall are Baby Brother, Farmer Jones, Baby Boo Boo, Cisco and Benny. Whatever he named you, he would not hesitate to share with you his love for Jesus Christ.

Buck was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1922 to Ralph Vernon Davis and Virginia Mae Ryan. In 1941, he purchased his first farm in El Paso County. Later he married Virginia Wrinkle, who preceded him in death in 1964. In 1965 Buck married Corene Sutton. They raised three children while ranching in Texas and serving with the Rio Grande River Ministry. Corene passed away in 1997. Buck never attempted retiring, for his love of the land kept him ranching until 2002, when he fell in love with and married Margaret Stanfield, of San Angelo. They were active members of Quail Valley Baptist Church.

Buck is survived by his wife Margaret; son and daughter-in-law Brazos and Hope Davis of Iraan, Texas, and their children, Hondo, Levi, Nikki, and Concho; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna Sparks of Goliad, Texas, and their children, Angela, Zachary, and Lyndsey; daughter and son-in-law, Belle and Shane Branham of Snyder, Texas and their children Lakota and Sequoyah; as well as great-grandchildren and an extended family spreading far and wide, as a result of his Texas-size heart.

A memorial service will be held at the Baptist Retirement Center Chapel at 2:30 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2008. A visitation for family and friends at the Center's clubhouse will follow.

A graveside service will be held at Balmorhea Cemetery, in Balmorhea, Texas on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Memorial Hospice at 438 E Houston Harte Expy ,San Angelo, TX 76903, or Cal Farley’s Boy Ranch at PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174.

“Hasta Luego”

Richard Cook

Richard Gene Cook, 80, of Mentone, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with David Allen Smith officiating.

He was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Pecos, was a rancher and a longtime Mentone resident.

Survivors include one step-son, Harry Hamner; three brothers, Willis, Ernest and Johnny Lee Cook; one sister, JoAnn Beauchamp and two grandsons.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Ortega, Sr.

Robert Ortega, Sr., 59, of Barstow, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 23, 1949, in Pecos, was a field supervisor-oilfield, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice G. Ortega of Barstow; one son, Robbie “Coach” Ortega of Horizon City, Tx.; two daughters, Maribel Martinez of Barstow, Cherry Ortega of San Angelo; six brothers, Arturo, Joe “Turtle” and Trine Ortega Jr. of Pecos, Armando Ortega Sr. of Barstow, George Luis Ortega of Odessa, Roy Ortega of Hondo; three sisters, Margie Natividad of Pecos, Crissy Renteria and Debra Ortega of Midland; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Cameron

Ray Anthony Cameron, Sr., “Monk,” 50, formerly of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his home in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 3, 1957, in Pecos, was a member of the Church of Christ, moved to Odessa and attended Mission Odessa Ministry, worked at Big Tex Trailers as a welder and a manager for six years. He rededicated his life to Christ in June 2008.

Survivors include his wife, Micaela Cameron of Pecos; his mother, Earline Cameron of Pecos; two sons, Ray Anthony Cameron Jr. and Thomas Davis of Pecos; two daughters, Summer Shanae Cameron Harlan and Maria Reyes of Odessa; six brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Thomas

Nancy L. Thomas, 66, of Lubbock, died Tuesday, June 24.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 27, in the Smyer Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 3, 1941, to Lenard and Alma Mae Kerlee, in Ramer, Tenn. She graduated from high school in Albuquerque, married Raymond Thomas on Dec. 3, 1971, in Alpine, lived in Pecos from 1968 through 1985 and worked at Safeway. She worked for Texas Instruments for many years.

Thomas was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond; one son, Douglas Thomas; two sisters, Modena LaCasse of Puyallup, Wash., Annie Massagee of Albuquerque and four grandchildren.

Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Griffis

John Allen Griffis, 85, of Pecos, died Monday, June 23, 2008, in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28, at the Church of Christ with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Marion County, Tx., was a mechanic, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Carl Griffis of Alpine, Jerry Mac Griffis of Fort Davis; two daughters, Sharon Griffis Coody of Pecos, Beverly Griffis Hathorn of Pecos; two sisters, Kathleen Henry of Longview, Shirley Byrd of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Stokes

Edwin Joseph “Joe” Stokes, 55, of Ballinger, died Monday, June 23, 2008.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger.

He was born Oct. 14, 1952, in Ballinger. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U.S. Army, was employed by the Runnels County Sheriff’s Department for the past 23 yeas as a Deputy Sheriff and served as Fire Marshal for the City of Ballinger and Runnels County. He also served many years on the Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his dedication to his work and to his community, Joe was deeply devoted to his family. He enjoyed spending his vacations and any time he had off in Pecos working for his parents-in-law at B&B Wrecker. On March 6, 1997, he married Eddie Jo Brookshire in Ballinger.

Survivors include his wife, Eddie Jo Stokes of Ballinger; one daughter, Sterhanie Sproul of San Angelo; two sons, Justin Stokes and Arron Ellis of Ballinger; his mother, Media Pearl Davis of Ballinger; one sister, Kathy Fritze of Ballinger; one brother, David Stokes of Ballinger and one grandson of San Angelo.

Lange Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eula Mae Wilson

Eula Mae Wilson, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in East Side Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 24, 1918, in Dallas, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wilson and both parents, Ismael and Clara Jackson.

Survivors include two sons, Mildren Wilson and Patricia Mosley; two sons, Charles and Billy Joe Wilson of Pecos; 14 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amonario Ramon

Amonario Pena Ramon born Dec. 16, 1940 passed away peacefully in his sleep June 21, 2008.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elidia V. Ramon, three sons and their spouses, Amonario Ramon Jr. and his wife, Norma Ramon of Lantana, Tx.; Eric Anthony Ramon of Santa Fe, N.M.; Aldo Ellis Ramon and his wife, Maritza Ramon of Austin. He has four granddaughters, Kendra Winkles, Deven Winkles, Ameyalli Ramon and Marley Ramon, all of Austin. He is also survived by his mother, Olivia Ramon and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born in San Miguel Tamalipas, Mexico. He emigrated to the United States in January 1961 and attended La Joya High School in Mission, Tx. He married Elidia Valenzuela on April 4, 1967. He started his career in late sixties working as a test driver for the APG-Firestone test center and then worked at the Gibson True Value store for many years. In 1987, he was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Reeves County and held this position until the present day serving 21 years. He also volunteered as a fire fighter for the Pecos Fire Department for over 20 years and served as captain and safety officer for the department. As well he served part-time a Municipal Judge for the City of Pecos since 1995 serving over 12 years.

His hobbies consisted of boxing, bike-riding, gardening, traveling and “home improvements.”

He represented justice, fairness, honesty and sincerity with a twist of humor, not only for the City of Pecos, but to his loved ones as well.

He was a superb father, a fair judge and an honesty jury to us all. He was a loving husband, father and loved serving his community.

Church services will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at noon at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Rosary will be held at Pecos Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m.

Services entrusted to Pecos Funeral Home.

Alberto Bustamante

Alberto Bustamante, 78, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 12, 1929, in Knox County, Tx., was a retired laborer road constructor, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Bustamante was preceded in death by Manuel and Apolinar Bustamante; Ignacia B. Parras and Reyes Bustamante.

Survivors include his wife, Eloisa G. Bustamante of Pecos; one son, Jose Luis Bustamante of Pecos; one daughter, Magdalena “Nena” Gomez of Pecos; two brothers, Estanislada Bustamante of Presidio, Serapio Bustamante of Amarillo; one sister, Florentina Bustamante of Dumas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Agapita Candia

Agapita C. Candia, 74, of Pecos, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Candia was preceded in death by one son, Jose Candia Jr.

She was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Aguas Calientes, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a bus driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years,Jose Candia; five sons, Jesus Candia of Pecos, Sergio Candia of Austin, Rudy, Ralph and Gabriel Candia of Odessa; six daughters, Esther Acosta, Yolanda Rayos of Pecos, Alma Candia Montoya, Lilia Estella Garcia and Sandra Baquirin of Odessa, Lucy Yingling of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Teodoro Castillo of El Paso; one sister, Maria Granado of Alpine; 32 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carmen Rodriguez

Carmen M. Rodriguez, 88, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Texas Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born May 27, 1920, in Tucson, Ariz., was a nurses aide, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Ysidoro and Isabel Matta and her husband, Edward Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Jose Guerrero of Odessa and Eddie Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Berta Segovia of Pecos, Grace Sarabia of El Paso and Cindy Rodriguez of Abilene; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monica Carrasco

Monica Carrasco, 32 of Pecos, passed away on June 12, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born on May 8, 1976 in Pecos, Texas to Pascual and Delma Sanchez. Monica married Esequiel Carrasco Jr. on February 14, 1988 in Pecos, Texas. She was Catholic and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her brother; Pascual Sanchez Jr.

She is survived by her husband; Esequiel Carrasco Jr. of Pecos, son Jonathan Carrasco of Pecos, parents; Pascual and Delma Sanchez of Midland, grandparents; Manuel and Rosa Jacquez of Pecos, grandmother; Angela Sanchez of Odessa, great grandmother; Maria Jacquez of Pecos; brothers; Joseph Sanchez of Midland and Daniel Sanchez of Odessa.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Francis Frey officiating. Burial will be private and at a later time.

Pallbearers will be Juan Antonio Sanchez, Pedro Sanchez Jr. Jose Carlos Sanchez, Jaime Carrasco, Saul Sauceda and Richard Aguilar.

Javier Garcia

Javier Garcia, 44, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held in 3 p.m., Monday, June 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 28, 1963, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a welder, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his mother, Martina Torres Garcia.

Survivors include his father, Raul Garcia of Odessa; one brother, Jaime Garcia of Odessa and one sister, Maribel Salgado of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cruz Llanez

Cruz Llanez, 92, of Alpine, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at her residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery.

She was born May 3, 1916, in Alpine, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Felix Llanez Sr. of Alpine; five daughters, Elidia Mancha and Hortencia Ramos of Alpine, Lupe Acosta of Pecos, Eva Bustos of Blanket and Olga Cobos of Grand Prairie, Tx.; one sister, Enriqueta Molinar of Alpine; numerous grand, great-great –great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine McAlpine

Geraldine A. Hudson-McAlpine, 94, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Juniper Village in Lamar.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 9, at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar with Reverend Ian Blacker officiating. Burial was in Wiley Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Bucklin, Kans., to James W. and Nellie Smith.

McAlpine was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Smith of Pecos; her father, James W. Smith of Lamar; her first husband, Paul Hudson of Walsenburg, Colo.; her second husband, Mackie McAlpine of Abeline; one son, William Hudson of Gardner, Colo. and one sister, Gertie Davis of Pueblo, Colo.

Survivors include one son, James Hudson of Wiley; one sister, Dorothy Hudson of Walsenbur, Colo.; five grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar.

W. R. Oglesby

Bill Oglesby, died peacefully at his home in Pecos this morning, June 16, 2008.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, at First Christian Church in Pecos.

William Robert Oglesby was born in Pecos, on July 26, 1923, to John and Helen Oglesby. He attended local schools and graduated from Pecos High School in 1941.

Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served throughout World War II. He was a Navy carrier dive bomber pilot in the Pacific. After the war, Bill attended Texas Christian University and graduated in 1949.

Bill married Maxine Lyle on Jan. 30, 1948, in Pecos. They were married for 55 years.

In 1949, Bill and his older brother, Jack, established Jack and bill’s service station on Old Highway 80 or Third Street. He worked full time at the station for about 36 years.

After retirement, Bill pursued his hobbies full time. At home, he enjoyed doing woodworking projects, many of which were gifts to others. Bill liked to spend summer months in Colorado. He was an avid fly fisherman, and he loved to share his past-time with family and friends.

An active member of First Christian Church in Pecos, he served as deacon, elder and trustee.

Bill was preceded in death by his brother in 1985; his wife, in 2003; his daughter, Mary Oglesby Evans in 1999; and his youngest son, Mike Oglesby in 2001.

Survivors include one son, Bill Oglesby of Pecos and five grandchildren: Blythe Evans, Will Oglesby and Matthew Oglesby, all of Pecos, and Quay and Taylor Oglesby of Ozona.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First Christian Church or the West of the Pecos Museum.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Montoya Carrasco

Emma Montoya Carrasco, 66, of Pecos, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, June 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 20, 1942, in Sierro Alto, Mexico, was a head housekeeper, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carrasco; both parents, Pablo and Julia B. Montoya; one sister, Yolanda Carrasco and six brothers, Domingo, Sixto, Felipe, William and Pablo Montoya Jr. and Joe Barrera.

Survivors include three sons, Tony and Michael Carrasco of Pecos, Jacob Carrasco of Midland; five brothers, Epifanio Montoya of Pecos, Andres Montoya of Crystal City, Tx., Tiodoso Montoya of Odessa, Benito Montoya of Garland and Roy Garza of Richardson; five sisters, Elvira Mendoza of Crystal City, Ninfa Montoya Alligood of Pecos, Delia Montoya and Otilia Valenzuela of Odessa, Armida Rico of San Antonio and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Peters

Lois Mildred Peters, 75, of Pecos, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, in Live Oak Cemetery in Belton, Tx.

She was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Killen, Tx., was a telephone operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Winfield Jack and Ruth Hamilton and one sister, Morine Seibert.

Survivors include one brother, Jack Hamilton of Pecos and one sister, Doris Miller of Defunak Spring, Fla.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Karol Gene Curcuruto

  Pilot Point – Karol Gene Curcuruto, 63, of Pilot Point died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.  He was born on December 27, 1944 in Pecos to John J. and Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto.  He married Marion Daneice Burton, on April 29, 1989.  He served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Rock Creek Bar-B-Que Club.  He worked at Strawn Rental for 28+ years, and was currently employed for the City of Pilot Point Streets Department. 

  A memorial service was held at Midway Baptist Church in Aubrey on May 27th.  Rev. John Theisen and Rev. Kenny Guthrie will officiate.   

He is survived by his wife, Daneice Curcuruto of Pilot Point, son, Jeremy Curcuruto Crow of New Mexico, daughter, Karen Curcuruto Martin of The Colony, son John A. Curcuruto of Pilot Point, daughter, Nicole Potter of Catoosa, OK, daughter, Laurie Charles of Oklahoma and son Michael Wooten of Kansas.  He is also survived by brother, John Curcuruto of Austin and sister, Rosie Taquno of San Antonio, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.   

Services are under the direction of Huff/Slay Funeral Home, Pilot Point, TX 

Jesus Alvarez

Jesus Alvarez, 85, of Pecos, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at noon, Wednesday, June 4, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 24, 1922, in Presidio, Tx., was a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Guadalupe V. and Tony Alvarez of Odessa, Julian V. Alvarez of Pecos; two daughters, Rufina Suarez of League City, Tx., Emma Alvarez of Pecos; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Hernandez

Jessie C. Hernandez, 87, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Valentine, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Rosario Rodriguez of Pecos; two granddaughters, Anabel Madril and Sylvia Seibert of Pecos; three great-grandchildren, Cassandra Madril, Jonathan and Matthew Seibert, all of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Thompson Kingsbery

Doris Thompson Kingsbery, 83 of Austin passed away peacefully May 29, 2008 at  The Cottages in Round Rock.

Doris was an accomplished Pianist, dedicated Republican,  long time congregant, and Stephen minister at St. Martins Lutheran Church, Austin, and also of Faith Lutheran Church, Georgetown. She earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from UT-Austin and worked as a Librarian in the Philosophy Department there, and in later years worked at the Georgetown Public Library part-time.

Doris was widowed by her first husband, her high school sweetheart, Theo Thompson after 30 years of marriage. She also survived her second husband, Mr. E.G. Kingsbery, a long time Austin resident and well respected businessman.

Doris is survived by 3 of her 4 Thompson Children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Barton Cemetery in Buda.

Donations in her name can be made to A-Med Community Hospice of Austin, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 242 South, Austin, TX 78757.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com

Nelda Ramsey

Nelda Ramsey passed away peacefully on the morning of June 1, 2008, a few weeks short of her 77th birthday.

Services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Box officiating.

She was born July 5, 1931 in May, Texas.

She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Sammye and son-in-law Randy Risinger of Carrolton; son Les and daughter-in-law Lori Phillips of Orange; sister, Martha Ezra of Ira, Tx. and brother, Gerald Ezra of May; grandchildren, Louis Phillips and wife, Rachel, Robin and husband Peter Sefzik; great-grandchild, Jake Sefzik.

Nelda was a long-time employee of Security State Bank (TransPecos Bank) until her retirement. Nelda is in heaven now. Nelda, a true lady with so many special gifts- one strong gift of forming friendships that last forever, Nelda will be missed greatly by all that knew her.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bill McMillan

Bill McMillan, 80, of Midland passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 PM in Johnson’s Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 2nd in Southgate Church of Christ. Masonic graveside will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Bill McMillan took his first breath in Carbon County on January 10, 1928. Later, he and his family moved to San Angelo, Texas where he spent the early years of his life.

There he was known to be interested in as well as racing fast cars and boats. From there, at the early age of 16, he joined the navy where he served on the U.S.S. Higbee. After returning home from the navy, he met Jo Ella Massey. They married soon after on November 16, 1948. They resided in San Angelo for a short period where they had one son, Olin. Later, they moved to Pecos, Texas where they had one daughter, Melody. They made Pecos their home for 52 years on a farm on the Duval Rd. In addition, Bill was initiated as an Enter Apprentice on July 22, 1960. He went on to pass to a Fellow Craft on July 18, 1961. A few months later on September 19, 1941, he was raised to a Sublime Degree. A few years after their move to Pecos, Bill was Baptized at the Church of Christ in El Paso, Texas. In Pecos, Bill became the owner of Big M Well Service. On April 19, 19, 1980 he became a 32nd Degree Scottish-Rite in Lubbock, Texas in addition to already being a Shriner. Bill continued work for many years, then retired in 1991.

After retiring, he and his wife enjoyed many fishing trips to Balmorhea, the High Bridge, and the Concho River. In 2006, they moved to Midland, Texas. There, Bill and Jo Spent many hours together going back and forth from Dialysis. Soon after, he became ill, Bill took his last breath and passed away

W.H. McMillan is survived by: His wife of 59 years, Jo Ella McMillan; his son, Olin McMillan and wife Jackie McMillan; and his daughter, Melody Thomason and husband Vince Thomason; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Drummond and husband Mike Drummond, Bryce Thomason and wife Leigh Thomason, and Brittany Thomason; 3 Great Grandchildren Madigan Drummond, Macie Drummond, and Riley Thomason.

The family request memorials be made to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.

Carolina Benavides

Carolina Lozano Benavides, of Ft. Stockton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m., Friday and funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ft. Stockton. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Benavides of Ft. Stockton; two sons, Charles Benavides of Goliad, Tx., Michael Benavides of Pecos; one daughter, Carol Benavides of Ft. Stockton; two brothers, Robert Lozano and Frank Lozano, Jr., of Odessa; four sisters, Hope Fenton of Odessa, Mary Ellen Ibarra of Ft. Stockton, Marcela Aranda of Ft. Davis, and Rachel Venne of Dallas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Jaime Marrufo

Jaime A. Marrufo, 42, of Monahans died on Friday, May 23, 2008 at UMC in Lubbock, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 10 am on Monday, May 26 at Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel with Father Fabian Rodriguez officiating. Burial followed in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Services entrusted to Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Mr. Marrufo was born September 16, 1965 in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico. He was a truck driver.

He was a wonderful, loving husband, father and friend who is going to be missed very much by all. He was always ready to help someone in need without expecting anything in return. Everything he did was out of the goodness of his heart because he loved to see people happy. He was a man with a big heart that allowed him to be strong for everyone who needed him. He was the rock and foundation for our family and a person that was always looked up to by everyone. We have so much to thank him for, because without him, we would not be who we are today. He taught us that values and hard work would always help through rough times and to always keep family in high regard. We can’t wait until the day we see him again and to give hugs and kisses and be together as a family once again. The promise in the scripture John 5:28, 29 will keep us strong and help us hold on.

Mr. Maruffo is survived by his wife, Margie of Monahans; sons, Jaime Marrufo, Jr. and wife Mayra, Orlando Marrufo and fiancé Crystal and Joshua Marrufo, all of Monahans; his daughter, Maritza Marrufo of Monahans; his father, Rafael Marrufo, Sr. of Monahans; one brother, Rafael Marrufo, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM and sisters, Antonia Gonzales and husband Felipe of Monahans and Bertha Porras and husband Carlos Ruben of Pecos, Texas.

Online condolences may be e-mailed to msm_guestbook@cebridge.net.

Felix Gonzales

Felix “El Rifle” Gonzales, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 21, 1943, in Ft. Davis, was a retired auto test driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Gonzales was preceded in death by his mother, Ramona Fuentes and one brother, Frank Gonzales.

Survivors include his wife, Yolanda Gonzales of Pecos; his father, Ezequiel Gonzales of Pecos; three daughters, Carolina and Julia Gonzales and Maggie G. Argumaniz of Pecos; one brother, Pablo Gonzales of Pecos; one sister, Socorro G. Vasquez of Tucson, Ariz. and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Haley

Robert Eugene Haley died Saturday, May 4, 2008.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Haley Ranch Cemetery officiated by Pastor R.F. Ford. 

Hewas born Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1928 to John Furman Haley and Florence Mae (Trent) Haley in Pecos, TX. 

He married Darby Crabb in Lovington, NM March 21, 1952.  Together they raised four children.  He was a rancher at heart, devoting more than 75 years to his trade.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, lapidary, collecting rocks and making jewelry.  He has been affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church. 

Those left to mourn his loss include his wife:  Darby Joy Haley of Kermit; son:  Lee Haley and wife Sharon of Brownwood, TX; three daughters:  Sherry Bailey and husband Jack of Odessa, Darby Ann Mitchell and husband Billy of Midland, and Anita Janette Haley of Wink; one brother:  John A. Haley and wife Stefanie of Kermit; 10 grandchildren:  Chris, John, Matt, Jerold, Dawson, Tiffany, Kyle, Kendra, Miranda and Emily; and eleven great-grandchildren:  Megan, Brittany, Hayden, Tyler, Alexis, Brandon, Justin, Brooklyn, Allysa, Macaela and Cheyenne.

He was preceded in death by his parents:  John and Florence Haley, and one son:  Dawson Trent Haley.

Pallbearers will be son:  Lee Haley and grandsons:  Chris Haley, Dawson Haley, John Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, and Jerold Mitchell.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.  Condolences to the family may be sent at fs-fp.com.

Acres West Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

George Riggs

George Frazier Riggs, 19, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Fort Stockton.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Church of Christ, in Fort Stockton, with Felix Knapper and Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.

He was born April 10, 1989, in Fort Stockton.

Survivors include his parents, George Earl and Glenna Riggs of Fort Stockon, ViCindy Weatherman Riggs; his grandparents, Arlie Ray Weatherman, Gene and Wyonna Riggs, Bill and Dora Jean Wohlfeld; one brother, Casey Wayne Riggs and one sister, Rheannan Englehart.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Ornelas

Ruben Ornelas, 44, of Pecos, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 15, 1964, in Pecos, was a lifetime resident, a construction worker and a Catholic.

Survivors include his father, Ted Chavez of Odessa; his mother, Maria Matta Ocon of Pecos; three daughters, Breana and Sara Ornelas of Houston, Nicole Chavez of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Freddy Ornelas of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Helen Martinez and Joann Bustamantes of Houston, Delma Garcia of Odessa and Vicky Ocon of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

June Casimir

June Elizabeth Royalty Casimir, 80, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1927, in Ralls, Tx., to Daisy Katherine and Jesse Lee Royalty. She grew up in the Lubbock area and graduated from Lubbock High School. She received her college degree from Texas Tech University in History and English. After college, she married Jack Gibson Casimir on May 18, 1949, they moved to Pecos, and were married 59 years last Sunday. She served as an organist at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church beginning in July 1949, and continued until Spring 2007, when she was no longer physically able to serve in this capacity.

Survivors include her husband, Jack of Pecos; one daughter, Carol of Katy; one son, John Casimir of Midland; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 416 Plum Street, Pecos, Texas, 79772.

Faye Busby

Faye Busby, died Friday, May 9, 2008.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 13, in Athens, Tx.

She was born Dec. 18, 1918, was a beauty operator and Loving County Treasurer.

Busby was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. “Red” Busby.

Survivors include one son, J.W. “Buddy” Busby; two daughters, Vivine Thomlinson and Norma Boyd.

Noise Lara

Noise “Noy” Fuentes Lara, 73, of Pecos, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Hospice House in Austin.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Petrolio Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Ft. Davis, was a housewife, a long time Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by both parents, Mariano and Reyes Fuentes; two brothers, Johnny and Francisco Fuentes; two sisters, Josepha Tarango and Ramona Gonzalez.

Survivors include three sons, Orlando and Gabriel Lara of Pecos, Alex Lara of Austin; five daughters, Eva Castro, Ida Lara of Austin, Dora Ochoa of Round Rock, Gloria Galindo and Nancy Legarda of Pecos; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Shorter

Sandra Kay Shorter, 43, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth.

A Chapel Service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Lavan Scott officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen.

She was born Aug. 15, 1964, in Pecos and was the daughter of Frank and Ewillie Shorter. Her Christian experience began at an early age, where she was united at St. James Baptist Church in Pecos, until she graduated high school and college.

Sandra moved to San Angelo and had her daughter, Lacee Lacy and then she moved to Fort Worth, where she had Gerald Lacy Jr. and became a member of The Rock Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for the City of Fort Worth for many, many years.

She leaves to cherish memories her lovely children Gerald Lacy Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Lacee L. Lacy of Dallas; her mother, E. Willie Shorter of Pecos; four sisters: Mary Beasley of Ohio, Patsy Shorter of Ohio, Alma Joiner of Lamesa, Lynn Shorter of Fort Worth, Veloise Shorter of El Paso; three brothers, A.C. Shorter of Pecos, Edward Lewis of Albuquerque, N.M., Cleburne Lovelady and many beautiful nieces and great-nieces.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James McCormick

James E. “Mac” McCormick, 85, of Pecos departed this life and went to be with his Lord on May 6, 2008.

Mac was born Dec. 26, 1922 in Benton, AR., to John E. and Eva McCormick, one of 11 children.

In December 1941, he and Billie Ruth Wright were united in marriage and were married for 65 years.

Billie preceded Mac in death on March 27, 2007.

Mac served with the 398th Engineers overseas from 1943 to 1945 being honorably discharged. The McCormick family moved to Pecos in January of 1948. Mac was quietly active in our community through his service in various churches, Little League Baseball, nursing home outreach and volunteering his assistance in the Ministerial Alliance, Senior Citizen’s Center and wherever needed.

Mac and Billie were honored as the 1999 recipients of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce award for Unselfish Devotion and Commitment to our community. Mac will be greatly missed by many, but his influence and Christian example will live on in those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, May 8 at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 9, at West Park Baptist Church and burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

Survivors include his son, Ronny McCormick and wife Becky of Georgetown, his daughter, Lana Watson and husband Jimmy, his son Steve McCormick and wife Marilyn of San Angelo, one daughter-in-law Marcia McCormick of Pecos, 10 grandchildren; James, Amy, John, Lori, Jennifer, JoAnna, Shawna, Riki, Pat and Kelly; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family requests that memorials be made to the Pecos Senior Citizens Center at 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Tx. 7977s.

Pallbearers are: James McCormick, John McCormick, Nathan McCormick, Steve Begay, Dwayne Dawdy, Matthew Lindemann and Tommy Jackson.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Seledonio Renteria

Seledonio C. Renteria, 88, of Mentone, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in the Renteria Farm Cemetery.

He was born March 3, 1920, in Balmorhea, was a retired farmer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Renteria was preceded in death by family members, Daniel Levario, Consuelo Carrasco, Ramona Mendoza, Agapito Renteria, Maria Ramirez and Ysidro Renteria I.

Survivors include his wife, Hortencia Ramirez Renteria of Mentone; five sons, Arnulfo and Alfredo R. Renteria of Midland, Reyes Dominguez of Kermit, Jose R. Renteria of Mentone, Ysidro R. Renteria of Pecos; four sisters, Delma R. Gonzales of Odessa, Sylvia R. Villalobos of Pecos, Senaida “Cindy” R. Polanco and Juanita R. Gonzales of Odessa; four brothers, Manuel, Efren and Cirilo C. Renteria of Odessa, Benino C. Renteria of Midland; two sisters, Cleofas “Mary” Rodriguez and Epifania Marquez of Odessa; 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eladio Salgado

Eladio “Chuy” T. Salgado, 78, of Pecos, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at his residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Barranco de Guadalupe, Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a laborer-roofer and a Catholic.

Salgado was preceded in death by one son, Raul C. Salgado.

Survivors include his wife, Felicitas C. Salgado of Pecos; four sons, Mario, Rene, Adan, Amador C. Salgado of Pecos; four daughters, Armida S. Rodriguez, Margarita Salgado of Pecos, Dr. Yolanda Salgado of Odessa, Maria Luisa Cordova of Dallas; two brothers, Ricardo and Angel Salgado of Pecos; three sisters, Guillerma Hinojos of Pecos, Socorro Carrasco of Presidio, Consuelo Hinojos of Kermit; 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Darpolor

Joseph Kelmu Darpolor, 50, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Viewing will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and 5 p.m., Friday, May 9.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at First Baptist Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 21, 1958, in Lofa Co. Liberia West Africa, was a physician, had lived in Pecos for 14 years and was a Lutheran.

Darpolor was preceded in death by his parents, Yarkpawolo and Korto Darpolor.

Survivors include his wife, Fatu Darpolor of Pecos; two sons, Joseph Kelmu Darpolor of Big Spring, Job Kelreen Darpolor of Pecos; four daughters, Korto, Josephine Kebbeh, Jo Maureen Koko Darpolor and Lisa White of Pecos; one brother, Flomo Darpolor of Liberia West Africa; two sisters, Beatrice Darpolor of Liberia West Africa, Krubo Briggs of California; mother-in-law, Nancy Kroma of Pecos and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bernadina Anaya

Bernadina Anaya, 93, of Pecos, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Pecos.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in the Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born May 20, 1914, in Gallop, N.M., was a cook, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three daughters, Enedina Mendoza, Amelia Contreras of Pecos, Carolina Casas of Midland; one brother, Vidal Huerta of Pecos; one sister, Reynalda Fierro of Pecos; 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniella Cabral

Daniella Cabral, four months old, died Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 8, 2007 in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include her parents, Theodore Cabral II and Cynthia Solis Cabral of Pecos; two sisters, Arianna and Gabriella Cabral of Pecos; one brother, Theodore Julian Cabral of Pecos; grandparents, Theodore Cabral of Pecos, Dorothy Cabral of Phoenix, Ariz., Mario Solis of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martina Chavez

Martina Chavez, 88, of Pecos, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Toyah Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Fort Davis, was a longtime Pecos resident, a nurse and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Ray Cedillo, Santiago Jim Cedillo of Pecos, Federico Cedillo of Espanola, N.M.; one sister, Betty Villescas of Pecos; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine McCormick

Geraldine McNeil McCormick, 78, died Sunday, April 27, 2008.

She was born in March 1930, in San Antonio, married Harold McCormick, was a resident of Pecos for many years and had lived in Henderson.

Survivors include her husband, Harold McCormick of Henderson; four children, Jay McCormick of Quinlan, Tx., Cindy Phillips of Kaufman, Tx., Merrie Hammond of Ft. Stockton and Laurie Cobb of Gary, Tx.

Jeus "Chuy" Gutierrez

Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez 82 of Odessa passed away on April 30, 2008 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Barstow, TX. He was raised in Barstow and Pecos, Texas. As a young man he made his living working in the farming industry. In 1958 he and his wife, Maria moved to Odessa, Texas where they lived and raised their family.

His wife, Maria preceded him in death in 2004. Also preceding him in death were children Ector Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, Manuel G. Chavez and Julian G. Chavez, and brother Santiago “Jimmy” Gutierrez.

He is survived by daughters; Connie Cheek and husband Royce of Garland Texas, Rosie G. Gutierrez of Odessa, Texas, sons; Raymond Chavez and wife Diane of Odessa, Jesse G. Gutierrez Jr. of Odessa, Rudy Gutierrez and wife Robin of Odessa, and Sammy Gutierrez and wife Yolanda of Fort Worth, Texas, 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Elena Gutierrez of Midland, Elizabeth Aguirre of Odessa, Virginia Valencia of Midland, brothers; Manuel Navarrette of Odessa, Albert Gutierrez of Midland.

A rosary will be held on Thursday May 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held on Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Jessie Gutierrez III, Ray A. Del Bosque, Bryan Cheek, Sammy Gutierrez Jr., Johnny Ray Gutierrez, Ryan Del Bosque Honorary Pallbearers; Raymond Chavez Jr., Paul Chavez, Julian Chavez Jr., Steve Chavez, Emanuel Gutierrez.

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, I’d like to leave an echo whispering Miss me but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. it’s all part of the Master plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Visit our website at HYPERLINK "http://www.sunsetodessa.com" www.sunsetodessa.com to sign the guest book.

George Baker

George Bud Frazer Baker, 96, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Amistad Nursing Home, in Uvalde.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

He was born Sept. 1, 1911, to Robert and Eula Lee Baker.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Zinsmeister of Knippa, Tx.; one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, Inc. of Uvalde is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Rodriguez

Edward Evaro Rodriguez, 85, of Pecos, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Loving, N.M., was a retired custodian and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Carmen Matta Rodriguez; two sons, Jose Guerrero and Eddie Rodriguez; three daughters, Berta Segovia, Grace Sarabia, Cindy Rodriguez; two brothers, Alfredo Rodriguez, Efren Rodriguez; one sister, Maria Rubio; 13 grandchildren and 18 grest-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Kingston

Billy Kingston, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 29, 1934, was a plant operator, had served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime Pecos resident.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Kingston of Pecos; one son, Billy Joe Kingston of Pecos; one daughters, Debra Tonnette Kingston of Junction; one brother, James Void Kingston of Mason, Tx.; one sister, Jeanette Sanderland of Woodward, Okla.; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Richmond

James Richmond, 83, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Mount Evergreen with Ernie Waggoner officiating.

He was born July 13, 1924, in Park Springs, Tx., graduated from Abilene Christian College, served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Stephen 5 Potter for four years, was a principal at East Pecos Junior High for 10 years and taught at Austin Elementary for over 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Richmond of Pecos; one son, Tommy Richmond of Big Spring; one daughter, Karen Richmond Baxter of Prosper; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Avila

Sandra Avila, 48, of Lubbock, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

She was born Nov. 23, 1959, had lived in Lubbock for 11 years and was a welder.

Avila was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Hernandez of Pecos and one brother, Daniel Tarango.

Survivors include her mother, Gloria Tarango; her father, Alex Tarango; two sons, Alex Avila, Alfred Hernandez; three daughters, Diega Hernandez, Diana Tarango, DeDe Moralez; two brothers, Fred Avila, Daniel Tarango; one sister, Kathy Carrasco and nine grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miguel Garcia

Miguel Garcia, 45, of Pecos, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 6, 1962, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a seismograph employee and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Santiago Garcia; one brother, Vincent Garcia and one sister, Carmen Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Dora Campos Garcia of Pecos; his mother, Ramona Garcia of Pecos; three sons, Mike, Brian and Matthew Garcia of Pecos; two brothers, Ricky and Luis Garcia of Pecos; six sisters, Lorena Garcia of Madera, Calif., Juana Garcia of Paris, Calif., Josefina Abila, Maria Fuentez of Pecos, Melly Mocenson of Odessa, Rain Garcia of San Antonio and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enedina Morales

Enedina R. Morales, 66, of Saragosa, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 24, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa, with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos.

She was born June 27, 1941, in Beeville, was a lifetime Saragosa resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Armando Morales of Saragosa; three sons, Jubenico Morales of Odessa, Ricardo Morales of Seaside, Calif., Jose Morales of Pecos; five daughters, Sylvia Harrington of Seaside, Calif., Annabel Ortega, Marivel Baca and Amanda Moorse of Odessa, Patricia Morales of Saragosa; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Vasquez

Fred Ortega Vasquez, 52, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Reno, Nev.

Vasquez was preceded in death by his mother, Luz Ortega Vasquez.

Survivors include his wife, Teodora Vasquez; four sons, William and Mi Angel Vasquez of Reno, Nev., Christopher and Jacob Vasquez of Georgetown, Austin; his father, William Vasquez of Pecos; one brother, Robert Vasquez of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Janny Soto of Sparks, Jessie Vasquez and Mary Nabarrette of Pecos.

Walton’s Sparks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Josefa Carrasco

Josefa Carrasco, 72, of Pecos, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24, at La Primera Iglesia Bautista Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born March 19, 1936, in San Antonio, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Carrasco was preceded in death by both parents, Ernesto and Monica Sanchez.

Survivors include her husband, Juan Carrasco of Pecos; two sons, Ernesto Martinez of Houston, Bernardo Martinez of Odessa; five daughters, Cecilia Santos of Kermit, Maria C. Samguey and Mary Arenivaz of Odessa, Josefina Samaguey, Agapita Martinez of Pecos; two brothers, Oracio Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez of Reynosa, Mexico; six sisters, Maria De La Paz Sanchez, Juanita De La Sanchez, Maria De La Luz Sanchez, Felix Sanchez, Rosa Sanchez, Marta Sanchez, all of Reynosa, Mexico; 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clinton Glenn

Clinton M. “Clint” Glenn, 69, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Coolidge, Ariz., married Marlene Whitlock on June 2, 1958, moved his growing family to Pecos in 1964 to start his own business, owned and operated Engine Service, Inc., with partner Jim Calhoun from 1965 to 1987, until Jim’s death in 1987. Glenn retired in 2003 and moved to Midland in 2004, he enjoyed his family, friends, boating and deep sea fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hattie Glenn; his second wife, Linda Glenn; his sisters, Lorriess Kelley and Julie Cox and one brother, Virgil Glenn.

Survivors include his children, Kelly and her husband, John Bickel of Wilmington, N.C., Dennis and his wife, Patty Glenn of Dibble, Okla., Rhonda James of Pecos, David and his wife, Tina Glenn of Houston, Douglas Glenn and step-daughter, Candy Armstrong, both of Midland; his sisters, Frances Cartwright of Phoenix, Ariz., Elmerrita Sprinkles of Coolidge, Ariz.; his first wife, Marlene Glenn of Pecos; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Ellis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julian Gomez

Julian Natividad Gomez, 77, died March 19, 2008.

A memorial mass will be held at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at St. Helen’s Catholic Parish, 5510 West Cholla Ave, Glendale, Ariz. A reception will follow at St. Helen’s Catholic Parish after the memorial mass.

Gomez was born on Jan. 7, 1931 in Pecos.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Natividad Gomez and Jesus Gomez; one uncle, Juan Natividad and aunt, Trene Natividad.

Survivors include two brothers and two sisters.

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leo Della Hamilton

Leo Della Hamilton, 87, of Bryan, formerly of Pecos, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 21, at the Fairview Cemetery in Pecos, with Rev. L.E. Woodard, retired, officiating.

She was born Sept. 19, 1920, in Loveland, Okla., to John C. and Kittie Parnell Kennedy, had lived in Pecos for 54 years before moving to Bryan in January 2008, to live with her son and daughter-in-law.

Hamilton was preceded in death by her husband,, William Edward Hamilton and one son, William Ted Hamilton.

Survivors include two sons, Donny L. Hamilton of Bryan, Edward L. Hamilton of Midland; one daughter, Lilly Hughes of Midland; three sisters, Irene Arrington of Lubbock, Geraldine Lamb of Kermit; Kittie Dell Truitt of Lovington, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan is in charge of arrangements.

Moncerat Orozco

Moncerat Orozco, 46, of Pecos, died Monday, March 17, 2008.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born July 18, 1961, in San Pedro, Coyame, Chih., and was a Catholic.

Survivors include her father, Librado Orozco; her mother, Elvira Franco; four brothers, Jose Luis, Benjamin and Jesus Orozco of Pecos, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock; three sisters, Manuela Orozco of Bariales, Mexico, Virginia Orozco Baeza of Van Horn, Gloria Orozco of Pecos; various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enedina Morales

Services are incomplete for Enedina Morales, 66, of Saragosa, who died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Patterson

Paul Patterson, 98, of Crane, died Friday, March 14, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, March 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Crane. Burial will be at the Rankin Cemetery.

Patterson was born March 28, 1909 in Gaines County, Texas to J.D. Patterson and Noda Pollard Patterson. After settling in Upton County, he graduated from Rankin High School, received his B.A. from Sul Ross State University in 1935, and completed graduate work at the University of Texas, Utah State University, National University of Mexico, University of Madrid, the University of Buffalo, New York, and in Geneva, Switzerland.

He served his country in the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy during World War II as a cryptographer. Paul married Marjorie Mixon in 1941. They were married for 64 years. He was a teacher for over 40 years with the majority of his teaching career spent in the Crane schools. He also taught in Marfa, Sanderson and Sierra Blanca.

Upon retiring from their respective teaching careers, Paul and Marge divided their time between their homes in Crane and Pecos and his early experiences as a cowboy are responsible for his reputation as one of the foremost folk humorists in the United States. A renowned author, he entertained many with his incomparable storytelling ability and the sharp wit and humor found throughout his novels, poetry, articles, and essays. As a featured speaker and teller of tall

tales Patterson found himself with countless loyal followers who willingly honored him with many accolades and awards including the Founders’ Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cowboy Symposium in Lubbock, Texas. Paul was humbled by the Distinguished Alumni Award he received from Sul Ross State University. He was a past president of the Texas Folklore Society and remained active in this organization until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brothers Ralph Patterson, John Patterson, and Fush Patterson; and two sisters Blanche Patterson Holmes and Madge Patterson Howell.

Survivors include one sister Gwendolyn Patterson Shaw of Rankin, and many nieces and nephews.

Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edmundo Saenz

Edmundo Lujan Saenz, 64, of Odessa, died Sunday, March 16, at Odessa Medical.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in Odessa.

He was born April 4, 1944, in El Mulato, Mexico.

Saenz was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Manuela Quezada Saenz of Odessa; five sons, Eduardo, Gerald, Arturo, Edmundo Jr. and Sergio Saenz, all of Odessa; three daughters, Olivia Alvarado, Yolanda Aranda and Patricia Saenz of Odessa; four sisters, Alicia Acosta and Eva Valenzuela of Fort Stockton, Maria Nino of Odessa, Carmen Martinez of Kermit; one brother, Jesus Saenz of Ojinaga, Mexico; six granddaughters and 13 grandsons.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Udil Aldrete

Udil Aldrete, 61, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, at South 11th and Willis Church of Christ in Abilene. Burial was in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.

He was born was July 3, 1946, in San Angelo, was a retired truck driver of over 25 years. He married Lydia Baeza of Pecos in 1967, and made their home in Abilene. He was a member of the South 11th and Willis Church of Christ.

Aldrete was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert Aldrete, Jr. and Antonio Aldrete; his mother, Olivia Aldrete; his sister, Gloria Dearman and his son, Johnny Aldrete.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia; his father, Albert Aldrete Sr. of McKinney; one son, Gabe Aldrete of Abilene; two daughters, Becky Rivera of Weatherford, Cindy Garza of Eagle Pass; one sister, Sonja Juarez of Merkel; two brothers, Moses and Ramiro Aldrete of McKinney and seven grandchildren.

Elliott-Hamel Funeral Home of Abilene was in charge of arrangements.

Epifanio Hernandez

Epifanio “Pifi” Hernandez, 51, of Pecos, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at his residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 7, 1956, in Saragosa, worked in seismograph, was a lifetime resident and a Catholic.

Hernandez was preceded in death by both parents, Pablo and Ysa Hernandez and one brother, Florencio Hernandez.

Survivors include one son, Jacob Martinez of Pecos; one step-son, Marcos Garcia; two step-daughters, Teresa and Rene Garcia of Dallas, Catrina Garcia of Odessa; two brothers, Ramon and Oscar Hernandez of Pecos; two sisters, Paula Payen and Estella Munoz of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lynnette Lasater

Lynnette Lasater, 77, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1930 in Tulia, Texas but spent most of her younger years in Dallas. She was the youngest of seven children of Alton and Edna Douglas. In 1945 her family moved to Pecos, Texas where she graduated high school. She attended Texas Women’s College in Denton and Texas Tech University. In 1948 she married Frank Edison Lasater. They had four sons.

A life-long resident of Texas, she lived most of her life in Odessa and Midland, but also managed apartment complexes in Euless, Waco, Abilene, Houston and Midland. She was very active in the Texas Apartment Association. In Midland, she managed the Saddle Club and Polo Park Apartments for John Pass Investments and was the office manager for one of her sons in various businesses. In the last few years, Lynnette remained active and worked part time in the accounting department at Whataco, Inc. and for one of her other sons in sales at Accent Granite and Marble until October 2007.

Lynnette loved West Texas and enjoyed recent trips to Fort Davis. Her greatest joy was spending time with her sons and their families. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed playing games with her children. Her telephone conversations with her friends and loved ones were a special joy.

Lynnette was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Edna Douglas, brothers Woodrow Douglas and Townsend Douglas, sisters, Carrie Cowen, Jeanne Moore, and Juana Jones and daughter-in-law Bea Lasater. She is survived by her sister Mary Francis Crow of Palm Desert, Ca., her children Frank E. Lasater, Jr. and wife Lea of Fort Worth, Ed Lasater and wife Jan of Odessa, Roger Lasater and wife Debra of Coalgate Ok., and Andy Lasater and wife Karen of Odessa. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Lynnette was a faithful member of the University Heights Baptist Church in Odessa for the last fifteen years. She loved her brothers and sisters in Christ. A memorial service will be held at the church at 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2008 with Pastor Cecil Maxey officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery in Mertzon, TX. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to University Heights Baptist Church, 3737 Tanglewood Lane, Odessa, TX. 79762.

Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

Enrique Marquez

Enrique Marquez, 50, of Pecos, died Monday, March 3, 2008.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 6, at Greenwood Cemetery with Juan Palacios officiating.

He was born April 17, 1957, in Pecos, was a roughneck and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include three brothers, Thomas and Danny Marquez of Pecos, Gabriel Marquez of Wrange, Tx.; three sisters, Margarita Beltran of Pecos, Gloria Jaquez of Monahans, Susana Guzman of Phoenix, Ariz.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Delma Tercero

Maria Delma Tercero, 66, of Pecos, died Feb. 25, 2008.

A church service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Saint Mary Catholic Church with burial in Mercedes Cemetery in Marfa.

She was born April 27, 1941, in Marfa, was a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Survivors include one sister, Minerva Lopez and one brother, Fidel Vasquez.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia D. McKinney

Virginia Dare McKinney, 94, former Pecos resident, died at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, N.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Graveside services will at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, with Bobby Wayne Cook officiating.

She was born Sept. 13, 1913 in Center, and moved to Pecos in 1947 with her husband, M.H. McKinney. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where she was involved in many ministries She moved to Carlsbad in 1995 to be near her son, Steve McKinney.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. M.H. (Mack) McKinney of Yorktown; Mike McKinney of Waynesville N.C.; and Steve McKinney of Carlsbad, N.M.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home of Carlsbad is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Home, 1905 W. Pierce St. Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.

Lilia Alvarez

Lilia F. Alvarez, 71,†born in†Barstow, TX died in Chandler,AZ on Feb 27, 2008 Survivors: One sister: Jesusita V. Lopez of Oceanside,CA

Two sons : Bob Alvarez of Clarksville, TN†/†Elias A. Flores of Chandler,AZ

One daughter: Martha F. Alvarez of La Puente,CA

Many Grand Children and Great Grand Children.

She will be missed.

Allen Morton

Allen Morton, 46, of Barstow, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 29, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 12, 1962, in Bay City, Tx., was a pumper, a longtime Barstow resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Tammie Lobstein of Barstow; three sons, Jacob Morton of Odessa, Zachary Morton of Levelland and Alex Parmer of Barstow; one daughter, Brittany Lobstein of Fort Stockton; his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton of Pecos and one brother, Floyd Morton of Dallas.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Forest Cameron

Forest Charles Cameron, 85, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Church of Christ Church with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 26, 1922, in Bloomington, Tx., was retired from Pennzoil, a resident of Pecos and lived in Carlsbad for 18 years before moving back to Pecos and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Earline Cameron of Pecos; seven sons, Charles Henry Cameron and John T. Cameron of Wichita Falls, Glen Ford Cameron, Ray Anthony Cameron and Hiawatha Cameron of Odessa, Lawrence Wayne Cameron of Mississippi, Forrest Darnell Cameron of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Patricia Ann Shachelford of Tyler, Mary Ethel Mack of Arlington, Jonnie Fay Rawlings of Killeen; three sisters, Ethel Lee Simmons of Corpus Christi, Ada Mae Clemons of San Angelo, Pecola Herron of Rockport; 22 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Lara

Samuel Chacon Lara, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, t St. David’s Hospital in Austin.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Petrolio Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Pecos, was a retired custodian, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by one son, Elejandro and one brother, Alberto Lara.

Survivors include his wife, Noy Fuentes Lara of Austin; three sons, Alex Lara of Austin, Orlando and Gabriel Lara of Pecos; five daughters, Gloria Galindo and Nancy Legarda of Pecos, Ida Manor and Eva Castro of Austin, Dora Ochoa of Round Rock; three sisters, Estolia Ramirez and Genara Ramirez of Pecos, Felipa Grant of California; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Morton

Allen Morton, 46, died Sunday after suffering an apparent heart at the Avery ranch near Barstow. The body was taken to Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans, then transferred to Lubbock for autopsy.

He was born Feb. 12, 1962 in Bay City and moved to Pecos with his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton, in 1970. Since graduation from Pecos High School, he has been employed in the oilfield, and was an independent pumper at the time of his death. He enjoyed ranching, jet boating and music. He played bass guitar in the “Fat Daddys” band, Survivors include his wife, Tammy, of Barstow; three sons, Jacob Morton of Odessa; Zachary Morton of Levelland; and Alex Parmer of the home; one daughter, Brittany Lobstein of Fort Stockton; his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton of Pecos; and one brother, Floyd Morton of Dallas.

Forest Cameron

Forest Charles Cameron, 85, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.

A church service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Church of Christ Church with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 26, 1922, in Bloomington, Tx., was retired from Pennzoil, a resident of Pecos and lived in Carlsbad for 18 years before moving back to Pecos and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Earline Cameron of Pecos; seven sons, Charles Henry Cameron and John T. Cameron of Wichita Falls, Glen Ford Cameron, Ray Anthony Cameron and Hiawatha Cameron of Odessa, Lawrence Wayne Cameron of Missippi, Forrest Darnell Cameron of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Patricia Ann Shachelford of Tyler, Mary Ethel Mack of Arlington, Jonnie Fay Rawlings of Killeen; three sisters, Ethel Lee Simmons of Corpus Christi, Ada Mae Clemons of San Angelo, Pecola Herron of Rockport; 22 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pecos Cook

Pecos Cook, 69, of Balmorhea died Sunday, Feb.17, 2008, of strep pneumonia.

Services will be held at 3 pm, Thursday, February 21 at the First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with Rev. Roy Byrd officiating. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born August 25, 1938 to Ott and Edna Cook on a ranch near Luther, Texas. He moved to the Balmorhea area when he was three years old and spent the rest of his life there. He had various jobs from cowboying to truck driving. He retired from ABF Freight Lines in 2003. He never lost his love of farming, ranching, and riding horses. He loved children and children loved him.

He was very active in the community being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Toyah, the First Baptist Church of Balmorhea, the Balmorhea Ag Boosters, and the Reeves County Livestock Committee.

Pecos was preceded in death by sister Wanda Stanley; brother Otto Cannon Cook; daughter-in-law Ramona Ashing Cook and grandson Christopher Cook.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Cook; son Cannon Cook; daughter Christie and her husband Robert Lowden; sisters Juanita Rogers of Lubbock, Dolly Bryant of Midland, Vera Martin of Big Spring, and Linda Hall of Lake City, Florida; grandchildren Chance and Amber Cook; and great-grandson Christopher Cook.

In lieu of lowers the family requests memorials be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Portillo

Rosa Luna Portillo, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Saint Catherine Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born May 6, 1943, in Marfa, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Portillo was preceded in death by her father, Ysabel Luna Sr.; mother, Ester Luna Montoya; step-father, Pablo Montoya and brother, Ysabel Luna Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Antonio V. Portillo of Pecos; three sons, Anthony Portillo and wife Bernice of Palacios, Alex Portillo and wife Yvett e of Odessa, Arthur Portillo and wife Sally of Odessa; one daughter, Laura Cordova and husband Martin of Allen; one sister, Mary Luna of Cloudcroft, N.M.; one brother, Robert Luna and wife Rosa of San Antonio; grandchildren, Andrea and Amber Portillo of Palacios, Ashley and Alonzo Portillo of Odessa; numerous step-brothers , step-sisters and nephews and nieces; seven grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rufus Spivey

Rufus Spivey, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa.

A chapel service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Greer Willis officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 24, 1943, in Loop, Tx., was a mechanic, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Spivey; three sons, Robert Spivey of Pecos, Allen Spivey of Monahans, T.J. Huffman of Alamagordo, N.M.; one daughter, Donna Hernandez of Morton; one sister, Barbara Jones of Altus, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Camp

Frances “Fannie” Josephine Camp, 101, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services were held 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1906, in Deport, Texas, was a longtime resident of Pecos, a clerk and a Baptist.

Survivors include one son, Tommy Joe Camp and wife Barbara of Clements, CA.; one daughter, Billie Brown and husband Bobbie of Odessa, CA.; brother, Billy Hammond of Clements, CA; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pecos Cook

Pecos Cook, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, from strep pneumonia.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with Roy Bird officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Luther, Texas, on a ranch near Big Spring. He moved to Balmorhea when he was three years old and spent the rest of his life in that area. He had various jobs from cowboying to truck driving. He drove for ABF Motor Freight the last years before his retirement. He never lost his love of ranching, farming and riding horses, he loved children and they loved him. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Balmorhea and the Masonic Lodge of Toyah, a member and past chairman of the Reeves County Livestock Show Committee since the 80’s, was involved in the Balmorhea Ag Boosters, a member of the West Texas Trail Riders and made many of the Fourth of July rides.

Cook was preceded in death by sister, Wonda Stanly; brother, Cannon Cook; daughter-in-law, Ramona Cook and grandson, Christopher Cook.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Cook; his son, Cannon, his daughter, Christie and her husband, Robert Lowden; his sisters, Juanita Rogers of Lubbock, Dolly Bryant of Midland, and Vera Martin of Big Spring, and Linda, grandchildren, Chance and Amber Cook and great-grandson, Christopher.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to: Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Tx. 79174.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Gallego III

Joe Gallego III, 61, of Corona, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, in California.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Pecos.

He was born Sept. 30, 1946 and was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Jr. and Amparo Gallego.

Survivors include three sons, Moses Gallego of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Chris Gallego of Richmond, Virginia and Jason Gallego of Corona, Calif.; six brothers, Freddy and Alan Gallego of Pecos, Billy and Jimmy Gallego of Saragosa, Tony Gallego of Big Bend, Sammy Gallego of San Antonio; three sisters, Nora Briceno and Alexa Gallego of Pecos, Linda Gallego of Saragosa; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Lynne Lewis

Lynne Lewis passed peacefully from this world in Carlsbad on February 10, 2008, from complications following a valiant battle against cancer.

Jessie Lynne Lewis was born in Lubbock on January 16, 1934, to Uzell W. and Anna E. Walkup. She graduated from Lubbock High School. She later lived in Waco and Muleshoe, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, Cloudcroft, New Mexico and Pecos, Texas. She and husband John Lewis settled in Carlsbad in 1981.

If one ever asked Lynne what her main accomplishments were, she probably would have started with talk of those of her family. She felt profoundly blessed with a wonderful family, and that extended to her family of friends from across the country. But her achievements went far beyond that. She had a wide range of interests, and they continued to expand throughout her experience. A wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she delighted in a lifelong curiosity about the world that she enjoyed passing on to her children and friends.

She worked hard all of her life, and her jobs included being an executive assistant at Pima Copper Mine in Arizona, Holloman Air Force Base, Sears, and Pennzoil Sulfur Company in Reeves County, Texas. She retired from Pennzoil as the Executive Training Officer in 1994. She took great pride in any work she undertook, and shattered more than one glass ceiling as her innovative and entrepreneurial abilities were recognized and she moved into staff positions previously held only by males. She was a formidable businesswoman, and managed many aspects of the family businesses in Cloudcroft.

Lynne was always civic minded, and worked determinedly for any cause she deemed worthy of her attention. Woe to the non-responsive politician who failed to live up to her expectations. She was active in politics, and proved a great support in husband John’s campaigns for sheriff of Eddy County.

She was an accomplished artist, and very active at The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad. She received recognition in the form of numerous awards for her artwork, and her pieces are in homes and businesses across the United States. She worked over the years in a number of mediums, including oil, charcoal, pastel, and sculpture in cloth, clay and bronze. Her themes were usually Western, and her works varied from the serious to the seriously whimsical. She had a delightful and mischievous sense of humor, and that often emerged in her artwork. She loved learning new methods and also teaching them, and several of her children are also recognized artists. She took as much pleasure in the accomplishments of her friends and family as her own.

She is survived by her husband John Lewis of Carlsbad, and her children Scott and Jane of Evansville, Indiana, Tony and Jeanette of El Paso, Tamara and Kelby Robertson of Wink, Kimberly Kay Lewis of Santa Barbara, California, Tia and Stacy Mills of Carlsbad, and Deon and Jimmy Kempfer of St. Cloud, Florida. She had twelve grand children: Zachary and Lauren Lewis of Evansville, John S. Lewis of Greenwood, Jenny Lewis of El Paso, Ashley Day of Trophy Club, Texas, Amber Norris of Collinsville, Texas, Austin Robertson of Lubbock; Tegan, Cutter, and Carson Mills of Carlsbad; Colton and Rae Lynne Kempfer of St. Cloud, Florida, and six great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jared, Braden, Laney, Ainsley, and Kelson. For Lynne, a son or daughter-in-law was simply another son or daughter.

Lynne loved babies of all kinds. Her children grew up in homes filled with and surrounded by animals, and she did not draw the line at cats and dogs. Over the years she and John raised rabbits, Schnauzers, Great Danes, teacup poodles, Quarter Horses, Arabian Horses, ferrets, hedgehogs and Texas Longhorn cattle. It was not unusual to wake up to a baby calf, goat kid or fawn in our living room or kitchen, as friends and neighbors knew that Mama Lynne could often pull an orphaned little one through if anyone could. She had great fun in recent years with the baby calves born on the family ranch in the Guadalupe Mountains, and on her and John’s farm in Carlsbad. She filled page after page of ranch logbooks with descriptions of what a particular kindergarten group of calves had done, or what she had seen a ringtail cat doing while she filled a water trough. And it was always worth reading.

It was all just one part of her eternal joy in the life that she lived here on earth, and that will no doubt continue in the life that follows. Lynne passed from this world that she loved with a deep faith that she was bound for a better one.

Lynne was, and her family will forever be, deeply grateful for the support and kindness shown to her by her friends during her illness, as well as so many wonderful people at the Carlsbad Medical Center, Southeastern NM Hematology and Oncology, and the nurses of Golden Services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Carlsbad Foundation earmarked for use by The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad for youth artist programs.

A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Guadalupe Christian Camp in Queen, NM with Rusty Smith officiating.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Robinson

Mary Faye Robinson, 83, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Custer City, Okla.

She was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Custer City, Okla., was a longtime Pecos resident, had been employed at Anthony’s and Williams Department Stores, was a volunteer for the West of the Pecos Museum and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. (Robbie) Robinson, former personnel manager of Duval/Pennzoil Sulphur Company and longtime resident of Pecos; one son, Michael W. Robinson of Pecos and one granddaughter.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the West of the Pecos Museum.

Ruby Jenson

Ruby Jenson, 95, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Barstow Cemetery with Greer Willis officiating.

She was born July 15, 1912, in Cooper, Tx., was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vera Jones

Services are incomplete for Vera Jones, 83, of Pecos, who died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred North

Mildred A. North, 78, of Bell Road, Bremen, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at The Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home in Bremen with Reverend James Green officiating. Burial was in Melrose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Carroll County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Levi Arrington and Minnie Lee Bailey Arrington.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husbands, Calvin Smith and Junior North; daughter, Bonnie Sellers; son, Buster Smith; sisters, Dorothy Lee Arrington and Mary Arrington; brothers, Grady Lee Arrington, Floyd Arrington and Jerry Arrington.

Survivors include five children, Diana Dobson of Bremen, Patricia Zivic of Kennesaw, Denise Kellogg of Villa Rica, Wayne North of Pecos and Grady North of Villa Rica; one brother, Romie Arrington of Carrollton; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Hightower Funeral Home of Bremen was in charge of arrangements.

Israel Wright

Israel G. Wright, 32, of Pecos, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 19, 1975, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Alfredo and Elda Fuentez of Pecos; maternal grandparents, Irene Galindo of Pecos, David Wright of Brownwood; paternal grandparents, Ascencia Fuentez of Pecos and Maria Garcia of Pecos; two sisters, Deandra and Angela Fuentez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Camp

Frances “Fannie” Josephine Camp, 101, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1906, in De Port, Texas, was a clerk, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Joe Camp and wife Barbara of Clements, CA., Billie Brown and wife, Bobbie of Odessa, CA.; one brother, Billy Hammond of Clements, CA.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herminia Dutchover

Herminia Dutchover, 88, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Christ The King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Balmorhea, was a housewife, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Dutchover was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Selsa Valdez.

Survivors include six sons, Baldezar V., Willie V., Fred V. and Joe V. Dutchover of Odessa, Ismael V. and Chato V. Dutchover of Balmorhea; six daughters, Benita Anchondo and Carmela Gomez of Balmorhea, Eliser Martinez of Victoria, Erlinda Carrasco and Hortencia Esparza of Odessa, Maria Elena Rodriguez of Midland; two brothers, Mike and Hildo Valdez of Loving, N.M.; two sisters, Ernestina Armendariz and Amelia Franco of Loving, N.M.; 42 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren and 27-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Walker

Services are incomplete for Eddie B. Walker, 86, who died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at the West Houston Memorial Hospital in Houston.

Walker, son of the late Lee and Roberta Robinson, was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Cushing, Tx., Nachogdoches County.

Due to the early death of his parents, Eddie was then raised by his brother, Lee Petty. In the early 1900’s, African American children could only attend school seasonally. When Eddie did attend school, he went in Cushing.

He met and married Alice M. Wallace of Jacksonville, Tx. To this union, nine children were raised. Eddie moved his family to West Texas in 1952 seeking better employment opportunities. He began working at an oil refinery in Odessa. Afterwards he held several other industrial positions to include the West Texas Cotton Gin, Pecos City Janitorial Services and finally the Automotive Testing Track. Eddie retired from the Testing Track in 1978, at the age of 65.

Eddie united with St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend R.M. Montgomery. He served as a faithful Sunday School Treasurer; a member of the Trustee Board; and part of the Brotherhood. Eddie was also a member of the West Texas Masonic Lodge where he sat in the capacity of parliamentarian.

Walker was preceded in death by his wife, four sons and three daughters.

He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Velmon J. Hundley of Killeen and one son, Robert Lee Walker of Stafford. He has a multitude of grand and great-grand children, one of which he and his wife raised: La Vonda Loney of Harker Heights. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Bradley

Bobby “Easy Company” Bradley, 65, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church, with interment in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, directed by Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

He was born Oct. 11, 1942 in Texas; was employed by Enron for 22 years, and for their successor, Southern Gas, until his death. He was Sunday school director for House of Prayer.

Survivors include his wife, Velma Bradley; one son, Eric Bradley of Odessa; two daughters, Janet Bradley of Pecos and Elizabeth Lyttle of Midland; five grandchildren; and one sister, Stephanie Ferguson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the House of Prayer building fund account at Trans Pecos Bank.

Shon Kristopher Beck

Shon Kristopher Erasmo Beck came into this world on November 25, 2007. He went to be with our Lord on January 31, 2008.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Survivors include his parents, Kristien Hall and Shon Beck of Arlington; grandparents, George and Patty Dominguez of Monahans, Mike Hall of Pecos, and Madelyn Beck of Odessa; great-grandparents, Erasmo and Suzy Acosta of Pecos, Don Lee and Betty Hall of Pecos, and Mattie Beck and El Ray Beck of Odessa.

Teodulo Orona

Teodulo Orona, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Jan. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 18, 1934, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Orona was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Orona, Sr. and two brothers, Jose and Juan Orona.

Survivors include his wife, Dora F. Orona of Pecos; his mother, Isabel Orona; five sons, Ramon, Pedro and Ruben Orona of Pecos, Juan and Jaime Orona of Odessa; one daughter, Angie Orona of Pecos; four brothers, Gabriel Orona of Dallas, Jesus Orona of Early Mart, Calif., Vicente Orona of Hobbs, N.M., Pedro Orona of Bakersfield, Calif.; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Petra Machuca

Petra Machuca, 84, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Andrews.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Machuca was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Balbina Chavarria and one grandson, Elliott Garcia.

Survivors include six sons, Eutimio and Martin Machuca Sr. of Pecos, Ascepcion and Domingo Machuca, Sr. of Odessa, Larry Machuca of Andrews, Jesus Machuca of Reno, Nev.; three daughters, Teodora Garcia, Ruperta Romo of Andrews, Josefa Contreras of Midland; two brothers, Lupe and Jesus Chavarria of New Mexico; three sisters, Gloria Chavarria Fierro and Maria Chavarria Cortez of San Jose, Calif., Angelita Chavarria Acosta of New Mexico; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Fletcher

Edith Fletcher, 92, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at her home.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Woody Woodard officiating at the memorial service.

Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 20, 1915, in Eagle Pass. She and her late husband, George, had been in the ranching, trucking and other business in Pecos since 1940. George died several years ago and Edith remained in Pecos where she enjoyed bridge and travel with her many friends.

Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband, George Fletcher, Survivors include, two daughters, Charlene Hayes of Pecos, Dorothy Fagan of Perkins, Okla.; two sons, Jim Fletcher of Midland, George Fletcher of Cedar Parks, Tx.; one granddaughter; one grandson and one great-grandson.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Jane M. Lanehart

Maggie Jane McKee Lanehart, 89 died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Katy, Texas, following a brief illness.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, in the San Geronimo Cemetery.†

She was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Seguin, Tx., to Jesse and Caldona Perkins McKee, had resided in Alpine, for the past 18 years, before moving to Katy to live with her daughter in September of 2007. She had married John Lanehart on Feb. 23, 1937, in Carlsbad, N.M., and they had 54 years of marriage before he died in 1991, graduated from high school in Barstow.

She was preceded in death by her husband John, brothers Shirley Taylor and Jasper McKee, and sister Wilma Scott.

† She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Tibbets of Katy, Texas; twp grandsons; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be made to Resolutions Hospice, 21720 Kingsland Blvd., #304; Katy, Texas 77450.†

Ruben Morales

Ruben Morales, 70, of Pecos, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass is scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 31, 1937, in Marfa, was a retired produce manager, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Morales of Pecos; five sons, Ruben Eugene Morales, Jr. of Eagle Pass, Troy Morales of Dallas, Ray Morales of Pecos, Louis Morales of Venus, Michael Morales of Arlington; two brothers, Raymundo Orona of Pecos, Armando Morales of Lubbock; one sister, Maria Elena Saldana of Pecos and nine grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aron Carrasco, Jr.

Aron G. Carrasco, Jr. died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at the Home Hospice House.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors with VFW Post # 4372 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Gardens.

He was born September 21, 1956 to Aron and Matilde Carrasco Sr. in Odessa, served his country in the US Armed Forces and retired as a lab technician from Ameripol Synpol Corporation.

Carrasco was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie and one brother , Pete Carrasco.

Survivors include his wife Nina Carrasco; three daughters, Elaine Schnell, Annette Carrasco, JoAnn Reyes, all from Odessa; six sisters, Mary Hernandez, Ana Rodriguez, Sandra Subia, Elsie Carrasco, Aurora Rivas and Yolanda Barela; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Socorro Lopez

Socorro R. "Joe" Lopez, 65, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at his residence in Odessa.

Mass will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Bernardito Getigan officiating. Burial will follow at Los Angeles Garden section of Ector County Cemetery.

He was an oilfield laborer and a member of Holdy Redeemer Catholic Church. He was born February 7, 1942 in Mexico.

Survivors include three sons: Jorge Lopez of Odessa, Francisco Lopez of Midland, and Mario Lopez of Grand Prairie, TX; one step-son: Ruben Guzman; two daughters: Carmen Lopez of San Angelo and Yvette Lopez of Abilene, TX; three step-daughters: Maricela Guzman of Dallas, Becky Guzman and Diana Contreras, both of Odessa; and numerous grandchildren.

Emilia Chavez Talamantez

Emilia Chavez Talamantez 87, of Tucson, died Thusday, Jan. 17, 2008.

Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Burial followed at Holy Hope Cemetery.

She was born in Toyah, but lived in Pecos, for many years and moved to Tucson in 1968, was an active member and officer of the El Rio Senior center and worked for the Tucson Fire Department under a special program designed to instruct families in the use of smoke alarms and what to do in the event of a fire.

Talamantez was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Talamantez; sons, Johnny, Joe and Gilbert Talamantez.

Survivors include seven daughters, Dora Pineda, of Pecos, Alicia Marquez, of Clute, Erlinda Lozano, of Odessa, Mary Ellen Race, of Saukville, Wisconsin, Anita Talamantez, Belia Robles and Rebecca Lock, all of Tucson; three sons, Willie Talamantez, Jessie Talamantez and Jeffrey Talamantez.

Carrillo’s Tucson Mortuary, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Valerio Sostenes

Services are incomplete for Valerio Sostenes, 80, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Galindo

Manuel Galindo, 65, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 20, 1942, in Balmorhea, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident, active with the Pecos Light League for 35 years; was the oldest Altar Boy for Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church, serving since he was 14 until his death; an active member of the Pecos Downtown Lions Club, longtime member of the Optimist Club, a radio announce for KIUN and active in the community.

Galindo was preceded in death by his parents, Bernardino and Juana Galindo; one son, Manuel Galindo Jr.; three sisters, Maria Bersosa Casillas, Ramona F. Bersosa and Valvina Bersosa.

Survivors include one son, Ricky Galindo and wife, Diane: two daughters, Alvesa SiFuentez and husband Richard; Gloria Campos and husband Humberto, all of Corpus Christi; one brother, Robert Fuentez; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth May Ince

Ruth May Ince, 94, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18, at the Church of Christ with Fred Dominguez officiating.

Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in Melvin, Texas.

She was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Melvin, was a clerk and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include three nephews, Johnny Carl Griffis of Alpine, Jerry Griffis of Fort Davis, Zurl Lee Ince of Abilene; two nieces, Sharon Coody of Pecos, Beverly Ann Hawthorne of Pecos and one brother in-law, John Allen Griffis of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lala Rodriguez

Lala Salazar Rodriguez, 75, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church withy Father Joe Ueker officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Garden Cemetery.

She was born May 7, 1932, in Fabens, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Ramon Rodriguez of Coyanosa; three sons, Ramon Rodriguez, Jr. of Presidio, Pablo S. Rodriguez of Beaumont, Francisco Rodriguez of Midland; two daughters, Guadalupe R. Walker of Midland, Dolores R. Hernandez of Grand Prairie; one brother, Jose Salazar of Odessa; one sister, Lila Jimenez of Pecos; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Martinez and Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith, 88, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, in El Dorado, Tx.

He was born Aug. 9, 1919, in Killeen, was a heavy equipment operator, a longtime resident of Mentone and a Baptist.

Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Leona U. Smith.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Allen Smith of Evansville, Wyo. and one daughter, Dona Faye French of Mills, Wyo.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Juan Anchondo Juan L. Anchondo, 74, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Odessa. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Tierra Nuevas, Mexico, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Delmira R. Anchondo of Pecos; eight sons, Francisco Anchondo, Beto Cruz and Juan Cruz of Ojinaga, Mexico, Jose Juan Anchondo and Cesar Cruz of Pecos, Rafael Cruz and Eduardo Rodriguez of Midland, Ubaldo Rodriguez of Abilene; eight daughters, Rosa Holguin of Mesa, Ariz., Maria Alvarenga and Ivonne Hernandez of Roswell, Georgia, Lorena Anchondo of Hobbs, N.M., Virginia Franco of Pecos, Elodia Perez of Odessa, Blanca Cristina Rodriguez of Presidio, Tx., Veronica Cruz of Ojinaga, Mexico; one brother, Bernardo Anchondo of Pecos; two sisters, Feliz Abila of Barstow; 46 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Grady Poe Jr.

Grady Ralph "Butch" Poe, Jr., died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the age of 61.

Graveside services will be held at the Balmorhea Cemetary on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at 2 p.m.

Butch was born on Oct. 31, 1946, and raised in Balmorhea, he moved to Terrell County in 1980 and worked as foreman of the Oasis Ranch. He then moved to Sanderson in 1991 where he was manager of the Sanderson Wool Commission Company. The last years of his life were spent in the Mason hill country doing one of the things he loved-- working with horses.

He was preceeded in death by his parents Grady Ralph Poe, Sr. and Cora Christine "Teenie" Moore Poe.

Survivors include one son, James Timothy Poe of Sanderson; one daughter, Julie Beth Poe Hawkins and two sisters Alberta Titus and Cora Edna McDonald both of Victoria, Texas.

The family requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Clarence Cox

Clarence E. Cox, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at North Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Levita, Texas.

Cox was born July 12, 1924, in Arnet, Texas, to Lee and Bertha Cox. He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. stationed in North Africa. On Dec. 20, 1947, he married Robbie Murry at Waco, worked as a mechanic and served the City of Pecos for 30 years before retiring in 1986. He served his Lord as Deacon of the North Temple Baptist Church, loved country and Gospel music, and enjoyed playing the fiddle and guitar. He was a member of the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance service for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Robbie Murry Cox; two sons, Douglas Cox of Pecos, Cloyce Cox of Brownwood; one daughter, Lois Roach of Pecos; one brother, Frank Cox of Odessa; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie Daniel

Long time Pecos resident, Elsie Caywood “MRS DAN” Daniel passed away January 5, 2008 at Signature Point on the Lake in Dallas, Texas at the age of 93. Graveside services will be held at Monahans Cemetery on Tuesday, January 8, at 2:00 P.M.

Elsie was born in Rockdale, Texas, and then spent her youth in Lubbock. She attended Lubbock High, where she received honors for being the most outstanding English student. At the same time she worked at the Lubbock CafÈ for her father. She then attended Texas Tech College for two years.

After this period in her life, the Caywood family moved to Monahans, where her father worked as a carpenter. During her time in Monahans, Elsie worked her way up to Head Telephone Operator for the phone company there. In the early 1940’s she met her future husband W.F. “Dan” Daniel. They married on March 15, 1942 in El Paso. With Dan in the military, Elsie moved with him to different training bases. At the end of the war the family settled in Monahans. During the ensuing 6 years, Mrs. Dan welcomed daughter Kay, and sons Ronny and Danny.

In 1955 Mrs. Dan and her family moved to Pecos. After helping Dan in his coin operated machine business for several years, they added “Dan’s Record Shop” to their business in 1964. This is where Elsie excelled. She sold many Pecos residents their first 45, album, 4 track tape, 8 track tape, cassette, or CD. In the late seventy’s, Mrs. Dan, and Dan’s, were the first to begin movie rentals in Pecos. Mrs. Dan took great pride in taking care of all of her customers at Dan’s; however, her greatest pride was in her children, and grandchildren.

While working and raising three children in Pecos, she became a member of the First Presbyterian church, and was active in the Business & Professional Women’s Club.

Elsie was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Caywood, and Eynon Caywood, and her sister Flossie Bingham of Monahans. She lost her husband, Dan, on August 30, 1984.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Barnett, and husband Jerry of McKinney; son Ronny and wife Jeannie of Little Elm; son Danny and wife Sandy of Frisco. Elsie is also survived by grandchildren Shellie Barnett Wright, Jennifer Daniel, Chris Daniel, Bekah Daniel Day, Dane Daniel, Megan Freeman, Cortney Freeman, Dustin Daniel, Bubs Daniel, Alli Daniel Day, Kelsi Daniel, Brad Daniel, Mandy Baker, and April Baker. Great Grandchildren include Haden Wright, Logan Wright, and Riley Day.

Mary Lou Ramirez

Mary Lou Ramirez, 67, of Marfa, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Rolando Fonseca officiating.

Burial was in Merced Cemetery in Marfa.

She was born Oct. 20, 1940, was a lifelong Marfa resident, a graduate of St. Mary’s Parochial school, and a Marfa High School graduate. She was an active employee of Baker’s Jewelry Store for 10 years before becoming employed by West Texas Utilities where she served 25 years of service and retired to become a homemaker in Marfa. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and an active member of the Marfa High School band booster club.

Ramirez was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Adan Ramirez.

Survivors include one son, Michael Ramirez of El Paso; one sister, Lucy Dominguez of Pecos; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

Geeslin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Urias

Robert Esai Garcia Urias, 18, of Odessa, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at First United Pentecostal Church, 1700 N. Texas, Odessa, with Reverend Emilio Bustamante officiating. Burial will be in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Section.

He was born Aug. 30, 1989, in Odessa, to Robert G. Urias Jr. and Brenda Lee Garcia, was a member of New Hope Church, worked at Oilwell Hydraulics and was a student at Odessa College. He attended Permian High School and graduated from Pecos High School in June 2007.

Urias was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roberto V. Urias Sr. and cousin, Leslie Marie Gabaldon.

Survivors include his father, Robert G. Urias Jr. and Mychelle T. Vega of Odessa; mother, Brenda Gudino and husband, Mario of Odessa; two brothers, Angel and Mario Gudino Jr. of Odessa; two sisters, Alexis Acosta and Thalia Gudino of Odessa; paternal grandmother, Olga G. Urias of Pecos; maternal grandparents, Concepcion and Cruz Garcia of Odessa; nine uncles; 10 aunts and 25 cousins.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Isabel Villa

Isabel Villa, 92, of Alpine, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Lajitas, was a lifetime Alpine resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Villa was preceded in death by her parents, Macario Hinojos and Severiana Alvarado; one brother, Santiago Hinojos of Odessa; two sons, Elijio Acosta and Douglas Acosta.

Survivors include her husband, Teodoro Villa of Alpine; four sons, Antonio Acosta of Lubbock, Erasmo Acosta of Pecos, Francisco Villa of Kansas, Tivorcio Villa of Odesas; three daughters, Petra Benevidez of Alpine, Mary Acosta of Midland, Rita Villa De Grado of Mexico; 50 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Hinojos

Alberto Hinojos, 86, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Dec. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 9, 1921, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Hinojos was preceded in death by three sons, Osvaldo, Armando and Jose Luis Hinojos and one daughter, Elena Hinojos.

Survivors include his wife, Guillerma S. Hinojos of Pecos; seven sons, Raynaldo, Benjamin, Arturo and Salvador Hinojos of Pecos, Efren Hinojos of Mildand, Jovenal “Joe” Hinojos of Odessa, Luis Enrique “Ricky” Hinojos of Odessa; three daughters, Ofelia H. Alvarado, Rosa Elva H. Medrano of Pecos, Soylareina H. Chavarria of Midland; 38 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dedrick Lyles

Dedrick Dutchover “D.D.” Lyles, 90, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon Thursday, Dec. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Ft. Davis, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired painter and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Antonia Lyles of Pecos; two sons, Robert Lee “Bobby” Lyles and Lyle Dedrick Lyles of Pecos; one daughter, Nyda Mae Lyles Juarez of Pecos; one brother, Robert “Bob” Lyles of El Paso; four sisters, Edith Calderon of Pecos, Viola Poncio of Houston, Valda Orosco of Artesia, N.M., Eva Ella Lyles Whittier, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren and eight great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Moran

Manuel E. Moran, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 22, 1918, in Guadajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a lifetime Pecos resident, retired and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona V. Moran; three sons, Miguel Moran of Long Beach, Calif., Juan Moran of Odessa, Victor Moran of Pecos; two daughters, Enriqueta Natividad of Odessa, Elida Juarez of Austin; Alfonso Moran of Qualican, Mexico, Juanita Moran of Guadalajara, Mexico and Maria De Jesus Moran of Guadalajara, Mexico; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Patino

Manuel Patino, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 17, 1934, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident a retired truck driver and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Eva J. Patino of Pecos; three sons, Manuel Patino Jr., Robert and Danny Patino of Pecos; two daughters, Mary Jane Sotelo of Pecos, Belinda Adame of Arizona; one brother, Moises Patino of Loving, N.M.; two sisters, Catarina Gomez and Ramona Olivas of Arizona; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn D. Cooksey

Services for Evelyn D. Cooksey, 86, of Carlsbad, New Mexico will be held Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:00 am at West Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM with graveside services following in Pecos, Texas at 3:00 pm Texas time. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at West Funeral Home.

She passed away on December 15, 2007 at home with family after a tenacious fight with liver cancer.

Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

Evelyn was born to Samuel Harvey McKee and Nida Dell Rouse in Graford, Texas, Palo Pinto County on June 27, 1921. She spent her childhood in East Texas and Mentone, Texas until marrying Jimmie, James Monroe Cooksey II, on July 27, 1940.

Evelyn and Jimmie ranched west of Orla, Texas and south of Malaga, NM for over 32 years and she continued the family ranches after Jimmie’s death in 1972 up to the present. She was a devoted woman in marriage, a dedicated Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Aunt, cousin and a friend to many.

In 1975, Evelyn married Jim R. Carr from Kermit, Texas. They divorced in 1986. They remained close until her death.

Evelyn was inducted into the “American Cattle Breeders Hall of Fame”, a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a State and General Elections Officer for numerous years, served the judicial system for countless years, avid 4-H Leader and AJRA mom for over 10 years, chairman of The American Cancer Society for years, a member of NM Cattle Growers Assoc. and Cowbells and she was a persistent tender of the land in conservation, a die-hard democrat and a very generous person, even to strangers.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lester, and several other family members.

She is survived by one son, James Monroe Cooksey III (Randy); one daughter, Joy Elizabeth Cooksey; one grandson, Matthew Allen Cooksey and wife Brandy; one granddaughter, Audra Dell Cooksey; eight great-grandchildren, David, Cheyenne, Michala, Jaislyn, Briana, Hailey, Samuel and Mattie, all of Carlsbad; one niece, Pat Colson and husband Larry, of Valdosta, Georgia; cousins Polly Enloe of Lafayette, Louisana; Louise Abernathy of Lubbock, Texas; Shirley Nash and husband Buck, of Lubbock, Texas; Doyle Rouse and wife June of Gordon, Texas; Laverne Deaton and husband Ken of Weatherford, Texas; Lloyd Lemley and wife Sue of Possum Kingdom, Texas; Pat Eaton and husband David of Mineral Wells, Texas and all of their families.

Pallbearers are Jerry Clayton, Tyson Mahaffey, Ernie Carlson, Billy Grandi, Tom Jones and Damon Spearman.

Honorary pallbearers are Henry Grandi, Draper Brantley Jr., Bob Farmer, George Brantley, Shot Paschal, Paul Putman and her many ranching friends, neighbors and business associates throughout the years.

Jose Morales

Jose Andres Morales, 4 years old, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Hospice House Facility in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Dec. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 28, 2003, in Odessa, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Jose and Tanya Morales of Pecos; grandparents, James Patric of California, Karen Butler of North Carolina and great-grandparents, Armando and Enedina Morales of Saragosa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Catalina Ybarra

Catalina M. Ybarra, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Ybarra was born May 30, 1942, in Pecos, was a retired cook, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Gilbert M. Ybarra of Pecos; one son, Gilbert M. Ybarra Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Kathy Y. Lozoya of Pecos; three brothers, Felix, Domingo and Enrique Mata of Pecos; four sisters, Julia Contreras, Flora Ybarra, Anita Evaro and Vicky Ybarra of Pecos and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Pry

Charlene Brown Platt Pray went home to be with the Lord and Father on Dec. 19, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos. Graveside will follow at the Tamarisch Cemetery in Grand Falls, with Glen Thyrion officiating.

Pry was formerly employed by the Texas Highway Patrol and later by Dick Slack of Pecos, for 32 years. After retirement, she was employed part-time by Colt Chevrolet in Pecos.

Pry was an avid bridge player and volunteered for many years for the American Cancer Society. She was also the Reeves County contact person for the American Red Cross as a contact for military personnel for a number of years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church for 50 years.

Pry was preceded in death by Russ Platt and Don Pry; her parents, Walter and Ollie Brown; three sisters, Ione Perryman, Bell Hummel and Ada Ryland; two brothers, John Brown and Howard L. Brown and two nephews, John Hummel and Joe Perryman.

Survivors include her son, Frank Platt; two sisters, Charlotte Wilcox and Inez Goff; nephews, David White, Walt Perryman, Wes Perryman, Dan Ryland, Bob Ryland, Ken Ryland, Brad Ryland and Steve Perryman; one niece, Jan Brown Watters; several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Luis Vasquez

Jose Luis “Crow” Vasquez, 57, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 27, 1950, and was in the U.S. Army from 1971-1972 and served in the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia Vasquez of Meredian, ID; two daughters, Renee Vasquez of Midland, Amanda Vasquez-Renfro of Houston; two grandchildren, Alejandra and Noah Renfro of Houston; four sisters, Isabela, Sarah, Mary and Belinda Vasquez; two brothers, Alejandro and Jaime Vasquez.

Apolonio Rubio

Apolonio Chavez Rubio, 72, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at University Medical Center of Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 10, 1935, in Pecos, was a retired chef, served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Maria R. Rubio of Pecos; seven sons, Arturo Rodriguez of New Mexico, Apolonio Jr., Eulojio, Oscar, Aguedo, A.J. and Joe Angel Rubio, all of Pecos; six daughters, Delma Rubio Romo of Ft. Worth, Dolores, Sylvia, Crystal and Desiree Rubio of Pecos, Yolanda Rubio Vela of Pecos; two sisters, Isabel Chavarria of Pecos, Susie Hernandez of Pecos; 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Chacon

Francisco Chacon, 79, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born May 27, 1928, in La Mesa, N.M., was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Piedad Chacon of Pecos; one son, Pepe Chacon of Quinlan, Tx.; three daughters, Petra Lofton, Tina Trujillo, Connie Levario of Pecos; three brothers, Perfecto Chacon of El Paso, Gavino Chacon of Mexico, Jesus Chacon of Pecos; one sister, Lilia Quintano of El Paso; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Lara

Alberto C. Lara, 81, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Petrolio Cemetery.

He was born May 3, 1926, in Pecos, was a retired equipment operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by his parents, Nazario and Refugia C. Lara.

Survivors include one brother, Samuel Lara of Austin; three sisters, Eustolia Ramirez of Barstow, Felipa Grant of California and Janaria Ramirez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto

Austin Ð Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto, 86, of Austin, TX passed from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at her home. She was born in Tulia, TX to Robert A. and Sena B. Stephen on July 15, 1921.

Mrs. Curcuruto married the love of her life, John J. Curcuruto on September 14, 1942 and was married for 58 years before he passed away on January 2, 2001 in Austin, TX. They resided in Pecos, TX for 45 years before moving to Mountain Home, TX in 1986, where they made their home for 14 years. She has resided in Austin, TX for the last 7-1/2 years with her son and daughter-in-law, John Robert and Carol A. Curcuruto.

She was active in church her entire life, being members of churches in Pecos, Kerrville, and Austin, most recently as a member of Southwest Christian Church, Austin, TX.

Preceding her in death are her parents and husband; a twin sister, Elizabeth Dyer of Pecos, TX, and sister, Bobbie Layton of Odessa, TX.

Surviving Rosiabeth are her loving children. Sons, John Robert Curcuruto of Austin, TX, and Karol Gene Curcuruto of Pilot Point, TX; her daughter, Rose Marie Taquino of San Antonio, TX; one sister, Sena Ray Brownlee of Pecos, TX; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and a host of many loving friends, neighbors, and her church family.

Open visitation will be held prior to services. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 10 AM in the Mission Funeral Home-Serenity Chapel, 6204 South First Street, Austin, TX 78745 with Pastor Phil Landrum officiating. Graveside Services will follow on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 4 PM in Sunset Cemetery, Mountain Home, Texas, with Pastor Clark Ford officiating.

In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests memorials be made in RosiabethÕs name to Southwest Christian Church, 10205 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78748.

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Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

Alejandro Armendariz

Kermit - On Thursday, November 29, 2007 a cherished angel was called back to the Lord to be with him in Heaven.† Alejandro Arcadio Armendariz passed away at Winkler County Memorial Hospital after being with us for 22 precious days.† He was born Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Odessa Regional Hospital to Johnny Armendariz and Belle Lopez-Armendariz. †

In addition to his loving parents, Alejandro is survived by his paternal grandmother:† Antonia Armendariz of Kermit; maternal grandmother:† Eusebia Lopez of Barstow; paternal great-grandmother:† Francisca Ochoa of Odessa; maternal great-grandmother:† Alejandra Garcia of Barstow; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. †

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather:† Arcadio Armendariz and his maternal grandfather:† E.G. Lopez. †

Rosary will be said 8 pm Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Family Services Funeral Parlor.† Mass of Christian burial will be 2 pm Monday, December 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church wit Father John Lucido as celebrant.† Pallbearers will be Jose Armendariz and Mike Gonzales.† Honorary pallbearers are J.J. Stanley and Adolfo Pando.† Ushers are Jacob Gonzales and Ryan “LeeRoy” Stanley.† Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.† Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Lorraine Bates

Lorraine Josephine Bates, age 82, passed from this life Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa. She was born July 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Catherine (Methe) LaPlante.† Before living in Kermit, she had resided in Pecos for 25 years.

† Mrs. Bates was a very devout Catholic woman who was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.† After the Lord, her family was her first priority.† She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved collecting and sharing pictures of her grandchildren.† She also enjoyed music and cooking. †

Those left behind to mourn her loss include two sons: Earl Bates (Phyllis) of Midland and M.H. Bates Jr. (Reta) of Odessa; eight daughters:† Mary Shuler (Jake) and Grace Harrison (Jerry) of† Wink, Regina Armstrong (Scott) and Cecilia Ward (Clyde) of Pecos, Therese Sternadel of Big Spring, Christine Bishop (Harold) of† Douglasville, GA, Kathleen Jones (Jimmy) of El Dorado, KS, and Michelle Johnson (Lonny) of† Huntsville, TX; one brother:† Oscar LaPlante of† Tennessee; one sister:† Betty Gallegos of Illinois; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. †

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband: M.H. “Red” Bates Sr., a son:†† Michael Bates, and a son-in-law:† Edward Sternadel. †

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 1, 2007at St Thomas Catholic Church in Kermit with Fr. Rudy Lacerna officiating. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Bates’ grandsons:† Shain Shuler, Trey Armstrong, Clint Wills, Lee Ward, Jacob Harrison and Jeremy Harrison.† Honorary pallbearers will be Vonzel Shuler and Eddie Brewer.† Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos at noon.† Services were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Cyrus Billie “Cy” Coleman, Jr.

† Pecos- Cyrus Billie “Cy” Coleman, Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, in San Angelo. †

A lifetime resident of Pecos, Texas, Cy was born October 31, 1933, to Cyrus and Marie Coleman, ST. in Big Spring, Texas. After graduating from Pecos High School, he served in the Air Force as a military policeman. He was a Korean War Veteran and a Masonic Lodge member. †

In 1963, Cy Married Marlene Terry Armistead in Monahans, Together they reared five children. Cy owned and operated Cy’s Big Burger in Pecos. Cy and Marlene were members of West Park Baptist Church. †

Cy is survived by his wife Marlene; sons, Randall Coleman and wife Nancy of Balch Springs, TX., Russell Coleman and wife Laura of Sterling City, TX., Kerry Armistead and wife Christine of San Angelo, TX., Clifton Armistead of Monahans, TX.; a daughter Renee Grootenboer and husband Edward of Adelaide, Australia; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. †

He was preceded in death by his parents. †

Funeral services will be held at the West Park Baptist Church, in Pecos, Texas, Sunday, December 2 and 2:00 pm, with Pastor Rey Carreon and Mac McCormick, officiating Interment will follow in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Local Arrangements are by Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

James Roberts

James Marshall Roberts, 84, of Marathon, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Marathon Cemetery.

Marshall was the youngest child of Oran “Ode” Marshall Roberts and Bessie Lee Roberts. He was born on May 21, 1923, graduated from Marathon High School in 1942, joined the Navy and married his longtime sweetheart, Marie Martin in 1942. They were married for 59 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Roberts on Nov. 28, 2001; two sisters, Odie Roberts and Orene O’Donnell and one brother.

Survivors include one son, Jim Roberts of Marathon; two daughters, Donna Jo (Roberts) Davis of Pecos, Marsha Roberts of Marathon; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Geeslin Funeral Home of Alpine is in charge of arrangements.

Olivia Valles Romo

Olivia Valles Romo, 79, of Pecos died Thursday November 29, at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa. A Rosary was held Sunday and Mass was held at 10 a.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church on Monday Dec. 3.

Romo was born on April 16, 1928 in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico was a Catholic, and a long time resident of Pecos.

Survivors include: four sons, Felix Ramo Trevizo of Portales, N.M., Juan Manuel Romo of Odessa, Victor Samuel Romo of Pecos, and Roberto Romo of Pecos; two sisters, Elpidia Pando of Odessa, and Rosa Romo of Pecos; one brother, Jose Valles of Pecos; four sisters, Maria Luisa Medina of Pecos, Tela Valeriano of Ojinaga, Mexico, Maria Baeza of San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, Lydia Sanchez of Ojinaga, Mexico; 29 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Tomas Valles, Jaime Valles and Socorro Valles preceded her in death.

Juan Corrales

Juan “John” Corrales, 38, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 30, 1969, in Kermit, was a driller, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Ermelinda Machuca Corrales of Pecos; his father, Juan Corrales Jr.; three sons, Juan and Aaron Corrales of Odessa, Christian Prieto of Pecos; two daughters, Marissa and Adriann Prieto of Pecos; one brother, Edmundo Corrales of Washington; three sisters, Pearl C. Ramos of Pecos, Jane C. Lopez of Arlington and Elizabeth C. Avila of Washington.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Modesta Urquidez

Modesta S. Urquidez, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Pecos, was a lifetime resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Diaz; one sister, Eva Lyles; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Varela

Jose “Joe” Nunez Varela, 63, of Pecos, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon Thursday, Nov. 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 24, 1944, in Eagle Pass, was an auto mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident, retired from the U.S. Army and a Catholic. Varela was preceded in death by his parents, Erasmo and Francisca Varela; two brothers, Juan and Albert Varela and two sisters, Mary Ferrar and Cruz Bersosa.

Survivors include seven brothers, Ray Varela of Pecos, Marti Varela of Chicago, Ill., Eddie Varela of Odessa, Jimmy Varela of Dallas, Joe Varela and Chuy Gonzales Uvalde, Mario Gonzales of Irving; three sisters, Angie V. Henderson of Iowa, Leticia Wiggins of Dallas and Yolanda Varela of Uvalde.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Baltazar Vasquez

Baltazar M. Vasquez, 77, of Barstow, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Greenwood Cemetery with Juan Palacios officiating.

Vasquez was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Torreon, Mexico, was a longtime Barstow resident, a retired farmer and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Petra Vasquez of Houston; four sons, Danny O. Rivera, Robert Holguin, Victor Morales and Adan Olguin, all of Houston; one daughter, Lupe O. Adame of Houston; one brother, Pablo Vasquez of Gomez, Palacio, Mexico; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Guerrero

Raul Guerrero, 63, of San Antonio, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 in San Antonio.

Mass was held at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at St. Luke Catholic Church in San Antonio with burial in Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio.

He was born Feb. 2, 1944, in Pecos, graduated from Pecos High School, played minor league baseball with Louisville AAA, was a retired U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Guerrero of San Antonio; one son, Emiliano Guerrero; two daughters, Adelita and Alma Guerrero; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carmen and Edward Rodriguez of Pecos; three sisters, Bertha Segovia of Pecos, Grace Saraban of El Paso, Cindy Rodriguez of Abilene; two brothers, Eddie Rodriguez of Pecos, Gerald Guerrero of Odessa.

Blanca Hidalgo

Blanca Estella Hidalgo, 57, of Pecos, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Ciudad Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Agustin Hidalgo of Pecos; three sons, George and Gilbert Hidalgo of Pecos, Edward Hidalgo of Lubbock; one brother, Marcelino Lopez of Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico; three sisters, Sara Lopez Acosta, Guadalupe L. Audatat and Jesus Maria Lopez of Chihuahua, Mexico; various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don Woods

Don E. Woods, 76, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at his residence in Pecos.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Pecos Funeral Home, 607 W. 3rd, with Rev. Greer Willis officiating.

Woods was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Midland, spend his childhood in Van Horn and Barstow, having graduated from Barstow High School in 1949. He married Gloria Ann Wright of Van Horn, Oct. 31, 1952.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Woods of Pecos; one son, Clay Woods of Abilene; one daughter, Becky Wein of Pecos; grandchildren, Craig Wein of Flower Mound, Becca Wein of San Antonio, Sara Wein of Pecos, Michelle Wein of Midland, Michael Wein of Pecos; one great-grandchild, Jordan Wheeler of Midland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the church or the charity of your choice.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Johnson Sr.

Alvin James Johnson, Sr., 74, of Lubbock, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

A ceremony celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Community Baptist Church in Lubbock with burial in Lubbock Cemetery.

Johnson was a member and Deacon of Community Baptist Church of Lubbock. He retired from Diamond Plastics after 37 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Evell Johnson; one son, Alvin James Johnson Jr. of Pecos; three daughters, Myrna Russell of Midland, Louise Moore of Pecos, Diane Whitfield of Lubbock; stepdaughters, Sandra Reed, Vicki Culpepper, Rena Douglas of Lubbock, Geneva Martin of Austin; one sister, Doris Morrison of Abilene; three brothers, Jack and Willie Johnson of Lubbock, William Johnson of Canyon; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; ex-wife and longtime friend, Ella Sue Johnson of Pecos and a host of relatives and friends.

Joann Rodriguez

Joann Rodriguez, 40, of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at her residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 30, 1967, in Pecos, was a Certified Nurses Assistant, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Fernando Orona; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Angelita Rodriguez and one brother, Manuel Rodriguez.

Survivors include her parents, Manuel and Teresa Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Sara, Teresa and Christina Carrera of Midland; four grandchildren, Arissa, Alexander and Madison Ortega of Midland, Willie Ramirez IV of Midland; two brothers, Mark Rodriguez and Ricky Rodriguez of Midland and the Perea Family.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro Rodriguez, 92, of Pecos, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Midland Hospice-Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Cotulla, Tx., was carpenter, a lifetime Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Navy, was a World War III Veteran and was a Baptist.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his wife, Leonor Rodriguez, one daughter, Elia Orona; two sons, Wenceslao and Pedro Rodriguez.

Survivors include five sons, Hector, Andrew and Israel Rodriguez of Pecos, Julio Rodriguez of Surprise, Ariz., Genaro Rodriguez of Odessa; four daughters, Isabel Chavez of Midland, Ysidra Uvalle of Litchfield Park, Ariz., Louisa Rivera of Pecos, Ernestina “Tina” Fuentez of Mesa, Ariz.; 36 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Martinez

Raul F. Martinez, 54, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at a hospital in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito and Manuela Martinez; one brother, Jose Martinez and one sister, Trine Mora.

Survivors include six daughters, Lisa Martinez of Houston, Debra Martinez of Odessa, Marie and Amanda Martinez of Odem, Frances Martinez of Pecos, Ashley Martinez of Pecos; one sister, Delma Gonzalez of Pecos and 24 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Kilgore

Graveside services for Dorothy Huchet Kilgore were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery.

Mrs. Kilgore was born in Shreveport, to James and Maggie Huchet. She passed away Nov. 1, 2007. She was a resident of Pecos, where she raised her children and returned to Shreveport 13 years after the death of her husband, Loy Swint Kilgore. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pecos and Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Shreveport.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald Kilgore and wife, Toressa Baker Kilgore, Kent Kilgore and Tim Kilgore and wife, Misti; sisters, Erma Crain and Millie Graham; grandchildren, Stephanie, Heather, Kevin, Phyllis, Andrew, Maggie, Kenny, Chris and Austin; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Britni, and Ashley.

She truly loved Pecos and her life here.

Julian Calanchi

Julian Calanchi, 70, of Barstow, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Nov. 5, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Toyah, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime resident of Barstow and a Catholic.

Calanchi was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Calanchi Sr. and Juanita M. Calanchi.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia Carrasco Calanchi of Barstow; one son, Ernest Calanchi of Pecos; three daughters, Diane C. Flores of Ruidosa Downs, N.M., Annabelle C. Chavez of Pecos, Gigi Copeland of Deforest, Wisconsin; eight brothers, Oscar Aguilar of Midland, Mercedes Calanchi of Deming, N.M., Ernie, David, Larry and Ricky Calanchi of Holland, Mi., Alfredo Calanchi of Monahans, Ben Aguilar of Odessa; seven sisters, Eloisa Calanchi, Elena Solano, Elvira Falcon, Alicia Pacheco of Holland, Mi., Lupe Calanchi, Linda Calanchi, Sylvia Aguilar of Odessa; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene Baeza

Eugene “Keno” Baeza, 85, of Pecos, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in El Paso.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

Baeza was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Van Horn, lived most of his life in Pecos, was a truck driver and a Catholic. He came from the generation of hard working Americans, helped pave the way for the modern trucking industry and tried his hand at several successful business ventures. His positive attitude and high moral standards is what made him the man he was. He touched us all and his memories will leave a lasting impression for our lifetime. He was loved by all who knew him because of the kind, gentle loving man that he was. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Baeza; one daughter, Virginia B. Chavira, son-in-law Tony Chavira, grandchildren, Leticia, Eugene and wife Jessica, Danny, Jaime and Kristin. Great-grandchildren Brittany, Eugene Jr. and Alyssa Chavira. Sister Tonia Lyles and husband Dedrick of Pecos and brother Manuel Baeza and wife Josephina of Monahans and several nieces and nephews. Rita Ysles and Chastidy Spinichi were also a special part of his life.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Cortez

Jose Lara Cortez, 57, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Ballinger.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 25, 1950, in Pecos, was an oilfield worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Cortez was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Lara.

Survivors include his mother, Juanita Lara of Pecos; four sons, Mike Lara of Pecos, Fred Lara of Carlsbad, N.M., Gilbert Lara of Snyder, Tony Lara of Midland; three sisters, Rosa Lara of Pecos, Maria Elena Lara and Mary Lou Ramirez of Midland.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Pacheco

Martha Pacheco, 87, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Church of Christ with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Elisa S. Contreras of Pecos; one son, Hector Saldana of Alamagordo, N.M.; one brother, Claudio Reyes of California; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tito Lopez

Tito Hernandez Lopez, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Cuidad Acuna, Coah. Mexico.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, in La Muralla, Mexico with burial in the San Francisco Cemetery in La Muralla, Mexico.

Survivors include his wife, Aurelia Hernandez of Pecos; six daughters, Juanita Sanchez and Elfida Hernandez of Acuna, Mexico, Lucina Ruiz of Weslaco, Oralia Hernandez of Hays, Kansas, Olga Hernandez and Esperanza Munoz of Pecos; one son, Rogelio Hernandez of Acuna, Mexico; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters of Acuna, Mexico; numerous nieces and nephews.

Eugene Baeza

Services are incomplete for Eugene Baeza, of Pecos, who died in El Paso.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julian Calanchi

Services are incomplete for Julian Calanchi, 70, of Barstow, who died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lupe Navarrete

Lupe Navarrete, 61, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 25, 1946, in Presidio, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Navarrete was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Francisca Navarrete and two sisters, Carmen Rodriguez and Manuela Ortega.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Navarrete of Pecos; two nephews, Joe Ortega and Luis Rodriguez of Pecos and one niece, Debra Lujan of Midland.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Ashing

Brenda Kay Ashing, wife, mother, daughter, sister but mostly friend, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Houston, Texas at the age of 50.

She was born on January 26, 1957 to Joyce (Smith) and Wayne Bush in Brownwood, Texas. Mrs. Ashing had resided in Llano since 1983 coming from Richland Springs. She was employed as a business administrator with Llano Memorial Hospital and Hill Country Health Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Ashing was married to James Ashing on January 20, 1979 in Pecos, Texas. She was a strong willed, independent and loving person. Few saw her anger, most saw her care and felt her love.

She is preceded in death by her father, Wayne Bush and brother, Ken Bush.

Mrs. Ashing leaves behind a loving husband, James Ashing of Llano; sons, Chamblis Ashing of Llano and Daylon Ashing of Chandler, Arizona; mother, Joyce Bush of Llano; brothers, Bill Bush of Brady, Bob Bush of Brady and Roger Bush of San Saba; as well as a host of other family and friends who will miss her dearly and remember her fondly.

A visitation will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Llano at 2:00pm.

The family has established an account for Brenda at the First State Bank in Llano to which the family has requested in lieu of flowers and memorial contributions to be made to.

Thanks to all the caring and prayers during our time of need.

Arrangements under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc. in Llano, Texas.

William Creager

William “Royce” Creager, 74, died Oct. 26, 2007, at his home in Mentone.

Creager was born June 26, 1933, in Gorman, Tx., to Elsie and Earl O. Creager, Sr.

His early childhood was spent on the L7 Ranch and the family later moved to Levelland, where he attended school and played football for Levelland High School. He married Joyce Caswell in 1953 and worked for several oil field companies.

Creager spent three years in the United States Air Force as a B29 Mechanic. Over a period of years, he was cotton farmer, owned an air spraying service and wire line service, and a car lot.

In 1969, he moved to Mentone, where he established his oil field contract pumping service. He married his wife Barbara in 1976 and they have enjoyed working and traveling together. His greatest pride is the rodeo arena he has worked on since 1971, which he and Barbara recently donated to the county. He was a dedicated supporter of 4-H and all youth activities. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6284, and the American Legion Post 0339.

He was also county commissioner for Loving County for 22 years.

Royce was preceded in death by his infant son, Terry Earl, his parents, sister, Doris Sherrell and brother, Jerry Creager. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son, Devin Lee and wife, Beverly of Louise, Tx.; daughter, Delana Kay and husband, Harry Hamner of Mentone; step-son, Kevin Berryman of Port Aransas; step-daughter, Lynette and husband, David Bailey of Corpus Christi; brothers, Earl O. Creager Jr. of Hobbs and Don Creager of Kermit; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Royce has donated his body to the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and a Memorial Service will be held at the Mentone Rodeo Arena at 3 p.m., Nov. 4.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Royce and Barbara Creager Rodeo Arena Fund, P.O. Box 375, Mentone, Tx. 79754 or to the charity of your choice.

Our grateful thanks to Home Hospice staff for their love and care, and to all for the prayers and support of family and friends. God bless you all.

Bertha Brijalba

Bertha Villalobos Brijalba, 77, of Balmorhea, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea, with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Toyah, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Daniel Brijalba, Jr. of E Paso, Richard Brijalba of Houston; two daughters, Barbara Clark of San Antonio, Mary Anchondo of Odessa; one brother, T.B. Villalobos, Jr. of San Antonio; one sister, Anita Baeza of Pecos; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adela Rivera

Adela Rivera, 75, of Pecos, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in Odessa.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at Church of Christ with Juan Palacios officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born July 14, 1932, in Pecos, was a cafeteria worker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Rivera was preceded in death by Maria G. Florez; one sister, Modesta G. Florez and one brother, Manuel G. Florez.

Survivors include, one son, Hector Aguilar; two brothers, Santiago and Jose Florez; two sisters, Josepha Herrera and Adela Florez Rivera; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Petronila Palomino

Petronila O. Palomino, 99, of Barstow, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow.

She was born Aug. 7, 1908, in Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Raul Palomino of Mesa, Ariz., David Palomino of Barstow; two daughters, Manuela Nelson of Houston, Concepcion Chavez of Odessa; one brother, Jesus Olivas; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gabriel Perez

Gabriel Perez, 69, of Pecos, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Jimenez, Mexico, was a retired farmer, laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Margarita Perez of Pecos; three sons, Jorge Perez of Parrar, Mexico, Gustavo and Arturo Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; eight daughters, Yolanda P. Moreno, Susana P. Ramirez, Josefina P. Martinez, Leticia Perez, all of Jimenez, Mexico, Ana Sanchez of Littleton, Colo., Silvia Perez, Valentina Muro and Maria Petra Muro of Pecos; one brother, Francisco Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; three sisters, Ramona Aguineaga, Maria Alvarado, Rosario Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aurora Briceno

Aurora Briceno, 89, of Saragosa, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Saragosa Cemtery.

She was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Saragosa, was a homemaker, a lifetime Saragosa resident and a Catholic.

Briceno was preceded in death by three sons, Elizondro, Arturo and Armando. Survivors include two sons, Hector Briceno of Saragosa, Raul Briceno of Balmorhea; one daughter, Gracie B. Enloe of Saragosa; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jaime Jasso

Jaime Jasso, 50, of Pecos, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 17, 1957, in Pecos, was an oilfield worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jasso was preceded in death by his father, Juan J. Jasso and one son, Jaime Jasso Jr. Survivors include his wife, Maryann R. Jasso of Pecos; his mother, Belen Jasso of Pecos; five daughters, Lolita Deanda of Odessa, Marilee Jasso of Artesia, N.M., Jasmine, Elena and Olga Jasso of Midland; three brothers, Johnny Jasso of Pecos, Lorenzo Jasso of Portales, N.M., Eddie Ray Jasso of Kermit; four sisters, Olga Arenivas, Delia Jasso and Irma Vasquez of Pecos, Gloria Jurado of Hobbs, N.M. and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Janna Davis

Janna Sue Davis, 55, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at her home.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Barker officiating.

She was born Sept. 18, 1952, in Hugoton, Kansas to Hank and Pearl Phillips. She was her daddy’s pride and joy, always her “Daddy’s Girl.”

Her parents moved her and her brother, Woody to Pecos when they were young students, she graduated from Pecos High School in 1970 and on March 6, 1971, she married her high school sweetheart. They remained in Pecos where they worked and raised their son, Trent.

Davis had many friends who she considered her family. Her friends considered her extremely dedicated, loyal, loving and full of faith.

While living in Pecos, she was very active in the community. For many years she was active in the Women’s Division of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce, being actively involved in Golden Girl and Little Miss Cantaloupe. She also served as Women’s Division President.

Davis had been active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department in years past.

Everyone will remember her bright, cheerful greeting in the local businesses here in town that she worked for. For 14 years she was a loyal, dedicated employee of NAPA Pecos Automotive.

She was welcomed into heaven by her mom, daddy and “bro” Woody.

Survivors include, Craig of Pecos; son, Trent and wife Shirhoda of Fort Davis; grandson, Corbin Davis; mother-in-law, Yvonne Davis of Midland; brother-in-law, Cliff Davis and wife Melissa of Midland; brother-in-law, Coy Davis and wife, Annette of Tolar; nieces, Courtney Halterman of Kermit, Jennifer Jones of Little Elm, Cayla Davis and Stephanie Johnson and one nephew, Chase Davis, all of Midland. She is also survived by her close friends, Melanie Parker of Midland; Marcia Renshaw and Donna Bradley of Pecos; and Robin LeBeouf of Odessa.

Even though she departed this earth early, we are comforted knowing she is in Jesus’ loving arms reunited with her family. We will forever miss your generous, loving, sweet nature and will continue to draw strength from your faith in God.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for her son, Trent, who has been put on the kidney transplant list. Donations may be made at the TransPecos Bank, Benefit Fund for Trent Davis, P.O. Box 2037, 115 W. Third, Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Juan Larez

Juan P. Larez, 100, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 27, 1907, in Candelaria, Tx., was a retired laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Larez was preceded in death by his wife, Maria G. Larez and one daughter, Olga Larez.

Survivors include three daughters, Delia Carrasco of Odessa, Delma Venegas and Hilda Martinez of Pecos; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Pena

Maria Jesus Rubio Pena, 86, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Monahans, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Monahans with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

She was born April 3, 1921, in Presidio, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Alfredo Pena of Monahans, Alfonso Pena of Odessa, Arturo Pena of Midland; one daughter, Maribel Chavez of Ft. Worth; one sister, Ernestina Rubio of Monahans; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Monahans is in charge of arrangements.

Armando Garza

Armando B. Garza, 63, of Pecos, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

He was born July 29, 1944, in Saragosa, was a laborer in a steel mill, a lifetime Saragosa resident, had served in the U.S. Army and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his mother, Aurora Briceno of Saragosa; one son, Ricardo Garza of Anthony, N.M.; two daughters, Lisa Marie Montoya and Rachel Garza both of Anthony, N.M.; two brothers, Hector Briceno of Saragosa, Raul Briceno of Balmorhea; one sister, Gracie B. Enloe of Saragosa and five grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Zulema Villarreal

Zulema Alvarez Villarreal, 86, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at her residence.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Zapata, Tx., was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Villarreal was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo Villarreal Sr.; three sons, Leobardito, Sergio Sr. and Jaime Javier Villarreal; one daughter, Maria Elena; two brothers, Adolfo and Ignacio Alvarez and one sister, Virginia A. Gutierrez.

Survivors include two sons, Leobardo “Leo” Jr., Larry and Joel Villarreal of Pecos; seven daughters, Sylvia V. Guerra, Mary V. Gabaldon, Carmen Estrella and Dalia V. Franco of Pecos, Hilda Bustamante of Laredo, Elvia V. Ramirez of Austin, Leticia V. Gonzales of Kermit; one sister, Maria De La Paz Alvarez Ramirez of McAllen; 35 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A.J. "Olga" L. Hoelscher

Mrs. A.J. “Olga” L. Hoelscher, age 96, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, September 28, 2007 in Wichita, KS. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo, with Fr. Charles Greenwell officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo.

Mrs. Hoelscher was born on September 10th, 1911 in Runnels County, TX, to B.J. and Amalia Matthiesen Niehus. She married A.J. Hoelscher, who has preceded her in death. They lived in the Pecos community in the 1950’s, and moved back to the San Angelo area in the 1970’s. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, and the Altar Society; as well as a member of the Wall community.

She is survived by her loving family: a son, David Hoelscher of Kerrville, a son-in-law, Barry West, of Wichita, KS, sister; Della Niehus Hoelscher and a brother; Werner Niehus, both of San Angelo, 5 grandchildren; John Clayton Hoelscher of Houston, TX. Luke Hoelscher of Little Rock, AR, Laura Hoelscher, of Kerrville, TX, Leslie and Mark Hayter of Springfield, MO, and Amy and Brian Cameron, of Ft. Worth, and 4 great-grandchildren; Kaitlin Hayter, Kiera Hayter, Ty Cameron, and Morgan Cameron.

Kenneth Hampton

Kenneth Lee Hampton, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in Junction.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Mount Evergreen.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Megargle, was a longtime Pecos resident and pumper.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Hampton of Pecos; three daughters, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado, Bridgette Hampton Christopherson of Lorenzo, Denise Hampton Ramos of Canyon; two sons, Heath Hampton of Tyler, David Hampton of Canyon; three brothers, Winfor D. Hampton of Abilene, Jerry Hampton of Semore, John Hampton of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister, Josephine Thomas of Corpus Christi and six grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Armando Garza

Services are incomplete for Armando Garza, 63, of Saragosa, who died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Lujan

Jesus “Chuy” Lujan, 66, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Los Fresnos, Chihuahua, Mexico, was retired from seismograph, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lujan was preceded in death by his father, Geronimo Lujan and one brother, Trinidad Lujan.

Survivors include his mother, Cruz A. Lujan; his wife, Carolina Matta Lujan of Pecos; two sons, Jesse Lujan and Gilbert Pallan of Pecos; one daughter, Terri Morales of Pecos; five brothers, Ricardo, Jose, Refugio and Roberto Lujan of Pecos, Antonio Lujan of Midland; two sisters, Lupe Guerrero of Knightslanding, Calif., Elida Montclova of Alpine; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Montes

Juanita Montes, age 62, formerly of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007 at her residence in Odessa.

Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

She was born Sunday, June 24, 1945 in El Paso to the late Jose and Maria (Montelongo) Navarrete and her favorite pastime was reading the Bible. Montes was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Lara; one son, Joe Ray Lara and one daughter, Melissa Lara.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Montes of Odessa; three sons: Jesus Lara of Glendale, AZ, Javier Lara of Odessa and Michael Lara of Fort Worth; four brothers: Isidero Navarrete of La Puenta, CA, David Navarrete of Sacramento, CA and Jose Navarrete and Efren Navarrete both of Midland; two sisters: Rebecca Navarrete of El Paso and Linda Saucedo of Portland, OR; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Moises Bautista Jr.

Moises Bautista Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Houston.

He was born Aug. 7, 1942, in El Paso.

Survivors include one son, Billy Bautista of Pecos; one step-son, Michael Aguilar of Corpus Christi; four daughters, Rachel Bautista of Houston, Vickie Bautista of Houston, Jessica Anaya of Pecos, Lila Natividad of Odessa and 12 grandchildren.

Esteban Castillo

Esteban Castillo, 74, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Nueva Vida Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Nueva Vida Baptist Church.

Castillo was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Simona R. Castillo; two brothers, Simon and Raymundo Casstillo; two sisters, Dominga Santaestaba and Juliana Castillo.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Sanchez Castillo of Pecos; three sons, Arturo and Martin Castillo of Kermit, Esteban Castillo Jr. of Odessa; two daughters, Adela and Yolanda Sandoval of Pecos; three sisters, Agapita Castillo of Jal, N.M., Josepha Saldana of Andrews, Valvina Castillo of Ojinaga, Mexico; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren .

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Felipe Rayos

Felipe Rayos, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 18, 1934, in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Olivia S. Rayos; three brothers, Armando, Joe and Ramon Rayos; five sisters, Anatalia R. Soto, Hermelinda, Flora, Petra and Sandra Rayos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosaida Rodriguez

Rosaida C. Rodriguez, 62, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 13, 1945, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Rodriguez Sr. of Pecos; one son, Manuel Rodriguez Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Victoria Madrid Renteria of Pecos; three brothers, Ismael, Juan, Ruben Carrasco Pecos; four sisters, Victoria Renteria, Maria Martinez, Anita Montano and Nena Arenivas, all of Pecos; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Lee Hampton

Kenneth Lee Hampton, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in Junction.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Magargle, Tx., was a pumper and a longtime Pecos resident.

Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado; three brothers, Winfor D. Hampton of Abilene, Jerry Hampton of Semore, Tx., John Hampton of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister, Josephine Thomas of Corpus Christi; 12 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lipa Garcia

Lipa G. Garcia, 89, of Barstow, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Pecos.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born July 27, 1918, in Barstow, was a homemaker, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Manuel G. Garcia of Barstow, Tony Garcia of Odessa; one daughter, Linda Fuentes of Crane; one sister, Alejandra Gamboa of Barstow; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene Hampton

Marlene Hampton, 76, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in San Antonio.

Graveside services were held at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Rey Carreon officiating.

She was born July 22, 1931, in Sacramento, Calif., was a retired hairdresser, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raquel Abila

Raquel B. Abila, 86, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Pecan Manor in Kennydale.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born April 7, 1921, in Barstow, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Abila was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Abila.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Galdo of Arlington, Hortencia Castillo of LaPorte; two sons, Alfredo Abila of Barstow, Alberto Abila of California; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Ferguson Jr.

Eddie Morris Ferguson, Jr., 48, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in Dallas.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Pecos and moved to Dallas from Pecos in 1997 where he lived until he died.

Ferguson was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Wilkins; brother, James Henson and sister, Cheryl Spencer.

Survivors include his father, Eddie Morris Ferguson, Sr.; his stepmother, Mildred Ferguson of Pecos; three sisters, Unlander (Stephanie) Ferguson of Dallas, Lynnette Walters of Allen, Nicole Ferguson of Midland; three brothers, Bobby Bradley of Pecos, Tyrone Ferguson of Anchorage, Alaska, Sheldon Ferguson of Garland; 14 nieces and nephews; 27 grand-nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts and a host of friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Hooker Sr.

Thomas Wilson Hooker, Sr., 88, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Monahans Cemetery.

Hooker was preceded in death by one son, Dwight Hooker and Annice Hooker.

He was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Nubbin Hill, Ark., was a retired construction superintendent, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Hooker of Pecos; one son, Tommy Hooker of Guthrie, Okla.; one daughter, Monya Hooker Wolfe of Monahans; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricardo Ontiveros

Ricardo Ontiveros, 63, of Pecos, died Sept. 17, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Pecos Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Ontiveros was preceded in death by one sister, Lorie Ann Ontiveros.

Survivors include one son, Michael Ontiveros of Pecos; one daughter, Roxanne Ontiveros of Pecos; three brothers, Domingo Ontiveros of Rio Rancho, N.M., Luis and Oscar Ontiveros of Pecos; two sisters, Norma Florez and Grace Alvarez of Pecos; four grandchildren and two grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Librada Rodriguez

Librada Rodriguez, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born July 12, 1934, in Esmeralda, Chih., Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her mother, Elisa Gomez; one son, Jose Antonio Rodriguez; grandson, Jose Antonio

Rodriguez, Jr. and one brother, Pedro Rodriguez.

Survivors include her husband, Justo Rodriguez of Pecos; four sons, Alberto and David Rodriguez of Hobbs, N.M., Daniel

Rodriguez of Pecos, Fernando Contreras of Dallas; five daughters, Alicia Hernandez of Hobbs, N.M., Olivia R. Rodriguez of Eunice, N.M., Maria Nunez of Hobbs, N.M., Elva Rodriguez of Pecos, Imelda Contreras of Presidio; five brothers, Francisco Lujan and Lupe Gomez of Odessa, Arturo Carrasco of Ojinaga, Mexico, Jesus Gomez of Pecos, Jose De La Luz Gomez of Houston; two sisters, Augustina Villa of Odessa, Carmen Molinar of Bledsoe; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Collins

Willie Edward Collins, Jr., 48, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at his residence.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 30, 1958, in Pecos and was a lifetime resident.

Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Una Fay Collins.

Survivors include one sister, Rosa Collins of Temple and nieces and nephews. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Fuentez

David N. Fuentez, 65, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007.

Mass was held at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 12, 1941, in Balmorhea, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Fuentez his wife, Tomasa T. Fuentez and brothers, Jimmy, Raymundo and Rodolfo Fuentez.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel C. and Joaquina N. Fuentez of Pecos; four daughters, Debra Wright of Pecos, Sandra Hernandez of Midland, Dorian Fuentez of Andrews, Gina Griffin of Odessa; Augustin Fuentez of Ft. Worth, Manuel Fuentez of Lubbock, Harvey Fuentez of Midland, Daniel Fuentez, Jr. and Rogelio “Cookie” Fuentez of Pecos, Armando “Tonino” and Father Trinidad “Trine” Fuentez of El Paso; four sisters, Teresa Hemmlia and Maria Fuentez of El Paso, Rachel Contreras and Martha Griffin of Midland; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Trinidad Lujan

Trinidad Lujan, 68, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m.,Thursday, Sept. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Fresno, Mexico, was a seismograph-laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Lucrecia Lujan; his mother, Cruz A. Lujan; two sons, Jerardo V. and Eliseo V. Lujan of Pecos; one daughter, Aurora Franco of Pecos; six brothers, Jesus, Ricardo, Jose, Refugio, Roberto and Antonio Lujan of Pecos; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herlinda Villalon

Graveside services for Herlinda C. Villalon, 55, will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She died Aug. 22 in Uvalde.

Rev. Rey Carreon, pastor of West Park Baptist Church, will officiate.

She was born June 14, 1952, in Pecos, to Rito and Micaela Villalon, who preceded her in death.

Her cremains will be placed in their graves.

Survivors include one daughter, Paula Pena of Uvalde; one brother, Sammy Villalon of Pecos; and two grandsons, Robert and James Pena of Uvalde.

Willie Collins

Services are incomplete for Willie Edward Collins, 48, of Pecos, who died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Fuentez

Services are incomplete for David Natividad Fuentez, 62, of Pecos, who died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher LeBeouf

Christopher James Lebouf, Sr., 30, of Kaplan, La., formerly of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Lubbock.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 9, 1977, in Kaplan, La., was a manager, longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

LeBouf was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert LeBeouf, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lopez LeBeouf of Pecos; one son, Christopher James LeBeouf, Jr. of Pecos; one daughter, Kaylyn Drew LeBeouf of Pecos; his mother, Verna B. LeBeouf of Kaplan, La.; one brother, Gilbert LeBeouf, Jr. of Pecos; three sisters, Amy L. Cormier, Anna L. Dartez, of Kaplan, La., Mary L. Moore of Pecos; two nephews, Lucas Dartez and Schuyler Dartez of Kaplan, La.; four nieces, Angelena C. Dupuis of Kaplan, La., Candice M. Moore of Odessa, Caleigh Nicole and Destinee Elizabeth LeBeouf of Odessa; two great-nieces, Cheyenne Marie Dupuis and Zoey Claire Dartez of Kaplan, La. and one great-nephew, Dakota Lee Dupuis of Kaplan.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Spray

Mildred Spray, 71, of Lake Colorado City, and formerly of Pecos, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in a local care center.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, in the Kiker-Seale Chapel with Mark Clancy officiating.

She was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Monahans, to Witmer and Minnie Helton Ballard, had been a resident of Mitchell County since 1998, married Gerald Spray on July 4, 1952, in Monahans, was a retired manager of the Hubbs Office Supply, where she had worked for 24 years and was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald Spray of Colorado City; one son, Chris Spray of Lubbock; three daughters, Deborah Beauchamp of Kent, Sue Woodbury of Bakersfield, Calif., Julie Thompson of San Angelo; two sisters, Thelma Headrick of Westbrook, Ruby Franks of Wink; one brother, Harley Dean Ballard of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Ray

William Andrew ÒBuddyÓ Ray, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in Amarillo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services are scheduled for 3 a.m., Friday, at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo.

Ray was born April 9, 1925, in San Angelo, married Thelma Biggs in 1950, lived in Midland for many years, owned a jewelry store and watch repair shop until his retirement. He then lived at Polo Park Retirement Center in Midland. Several years ago he moved to Amarillo to be near his son.

Survivors include, his wife, Thelma; four children and one brother, L.M. Ray of Pecos.

Ellis Funeral Home of Midland is in charge of arrangements.

Benito M. Orona

Benito Muniz Orona 86, of Pecos assed away on Sept. 2, 2007 at the Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at noon at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Richard Waiwood officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born on March 17, 1921 in Vado De Piedra, Mexico to Jesus and Ynes Orona, was employed with the City of Pecos in the Sanitation Dept. for over 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elodia J. Orona.

Survivors include two Sons; Manuel J. Orona of Odessa, Benito J. Orona Jr. of Washington DC; four daughters; Lily O. Villaneva of Pecos, Elva Sanchez of Odessa, Irma O. Rodriguez of Pecos and Debbie Galindo of Midland. 10 Grandchildren and 16-great-grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa.

Alvesa Gomez

Alvesa O. Gomez, 87, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Barstow, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Gomez was preceded in death by three brothers, Luis, Salvador and Benito Ortega; four sisters, Lucia Macias, Juanita Trujillo, Jesusita Pinon and Juanita Barrera.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Gomez and wife Lupe of Balmorhea, Eddie Silex and wife, Kim of Lacy, Wash.; two daughters, Nellie Gomez of Pecos, Marie Monsie Gomez of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brothers, Leonardo Ortega of California; two sisters, Josefine Alvarez of Pecos, Esperanza Gutierrez of Oakland, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Garcia

Juan N. Garcia, 87, of Pecos, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, at Santa Rosa De Lima with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 12, 1920, in Palomas, Tx., was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by is parents, Manuel Garcia and Maria De Jesus Nevarez and brothers, Zacarias and Francisco Garcia and sons, Carlos and Noe Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Gregoria Jaquez Garcia; five sons, Ruben, Ramon and Hector Garcia of Pecos, Johnny Garcia of Denver City, Jesus Garcia of Waco; three daughters, Romelia Madrid and Corina Valenzuela of Pecos, Socorro Valenzuela of Dallas; one brother, Alfonso Garcia of Arizona; five sisters, Alvina Vasquez of Denver, Colo., Dulces Nombres of Chihuaha, Alicia Garcia and Josefina of Carlsbad, N.M., Evangelina Carrasco of Coyanosa; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eliazar Sauceda

Eliazer V. Sauceda, 37, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, at St. Stephens Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 9, 1970 in Stockton, Calif., to Manuel and Viviana Sauceda, was raised and educated in Pecos, later moved to Midland and then recently moved to Odessa. He was working with Permian Tank and Fiberglass in Odessa and was a Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Alfredo T. Sauceda and Nathan R. Sauceda of Pecos; one daughter, Bernice T. Sauceda of Pecos; two brothers, Rene V. and Noe Saueda of Midland; four sisters, Elizabeth S. Orona, Maria G. Sauceda, Griselda Sauceda and Christina Sauceda of Midland; his parents, Manuel S. Sauceda and Viviana Sauceda; numerous aunts and uncles; six nephews; five nieces and numerous cousins.

Pipkin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Dominguez

Fred L. Dominguez (Papaw) made his trip to be with the Lord August 20, 2007. Fred was born on April 25th, 1932 in Pecos, Texas where he made his life until death. Fred married Vera Armendariz in 1953 after his honorable discharge from the United States Navy.

Fred earned his exterminating license from Texas A&M in 1967 wherein he established his first business venture by owning and solely operating Pecos Pest Control. He was a member of the Permian Basin Pest Control Association and received the Award of Excellence in 1999 and in 2000. Fred maintained to serve the community by offering bus line service through Greyhound Bus Lines.

Fred has been involved in the community for many years. In 1948, Fred played an instrumental role in acquiring East Side Community Center and East Pecos Community Center now known as Saragosa Hall. While serving in the LULAC Council, Fred was involved in the establishment of the School of 500 which enrolled 5 and 6 year old children. This milestone became a local school system which proved that there was a need for early education. Shortly thereafter, Pecos Kindergarten was presented to the community. Fred was selected as Mr. LULAC in 1957.

Fred also organized the first girl’s softball league in Pecos. In 1964, Fred was contacted by Richard C. White and Dr. Edwin Schmidt with a project for the community. The Community Service Block Grant took ground and it is now known as Community Council of Reeves County. He served as Pecos Chamber of Commerce President in 1995, received the Ruiz Profile of Courage Award ’95 and Outstanding Director ’93 and ’98.

Fred was an active member of the Pecos Downtown Lion’s Club. His achievements within the Lion’s Club have been: Zone Chairman III-B ‘73-‘74, Past President ‘76-‘78, Director for Texas Lion’s Crippled Children’s Camp ‘77-‘78, Lion’s Master Key Award ’77, Deputy District Governor ’83-’84, Chairman of Our Rose Day ’86, Distinguished Service Award ’91-’92, Committee Chairman of the Year ’93, District Director-East Texas Lion’s Crippled Children’s Camp, Special Activities Committee Award ‘78-‘79, 2002 Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services from Lion’s Club International Foundation. Fred was named Lifetime Member through the local Lion’s Organization. He was Also member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Through the years as a local citizen and businessman, Fred had maintained his pride and his faith for the well-being of Pecos and its community. Fred’s greatest joy in life was being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fred is survived by his wife Vera Dominguez, 4 children: Velma Dominguez, Richard Dominguez both of Pecos; Fred A. Dominguez of Beeville and Donnie Dominguez of San Antonio.

Fred has 9 grandchildren: Rebecca Rizo, Heather Dominguez, Stephen Aragon, Kristina Dominguez, Michael Dominguez, Tiffany Dominguez, Jeremy Vasquez, Donielle Dominguez, and Precious Dominguez.

Fred also is survived by the “lights in his eyes”, his great-grandchildren: Hailea Aragon, Zandria Rodriguez, Tabitha Aragon, Malorie Lara, Myrik Aragon, Mia Vasquez & Mia Aragon along with baby Aiden Guzman who will be with us soon.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home, 116 W. 4th Street, Pecos, Texas. Services will be held on Thursday 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Pecos, Texas. Intermitent will follow at Mount Evergreen Cemetary.

Papaw, we love you more than you will ever know and will miss you immensely.

Ysidro Dominguez

Ysidro Tores Dominguez, 80, of Balmorhea, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Balmorhea, with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery. He was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Balmorhea, was a lifelong Balmorhea resident, a retired rancher and a Catholic.

Dominguez was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Dominguez; brother Efren Dominguez; sisters, Dolores McIntyre and Elvira Hernandez.

Survivors include four sons, Ernest Dominguez of Bell Flower, Danny, Tommy and Sammy Dominguez of Balmorhea; one daughter, Velma Sanchez of Odessa; five sisters, Maria Millan of Bell Flower, Lydia Treser of Parris, Calif., Angela Wilson of Chamberino, N.M., Polly Lyles of El Paso, Rita Lozano of Balmorhea; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pablo Renteria

Pablo Gonzales Renteria, 78, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Barstow, was a laborer with Geophysical, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Renteria was preceded in death by his parents, Chilo Renteria and Tomasa Gonzales; one sister, Martina Torres and brother, Chayenne Renteria.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria C. Renteria of Pecos; four sons, Pablo Jr., Raul, Ruben and Rudy Renteria, all of Pecos; five daughters, Christina Winfrey, Priscilla Espudo, Michelle Mascarenas and Destiny Renteria, all of Pecos, Maria Luz Renteria Subia of Ft. Stockton; one brother, Rojelio Vargas of El Paso; two sisters, Lydia Vargas of California, Maria Luz Diaz of Wickett; 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herlinda Villalon

Herlinda C. Villalon, 55, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Services will be at Trinity Fellowship in Uvalde.

Graveside services in interment of cremate, Santa Rosa Cemetery in Pecos, at a later date.

She was born June 14, 1952, in Pecos.

Survivors include one daughter, Polly Pena of Uvalde; one brother, Sammy Villalon of Pecos; two grandsons, Robert and James Pena of Uvalde.

Gloria Briseno

Gloria Briseno, 82, of White Settlement, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday in Greenwood Chapel, in White Settlement with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park.

She was born in Presidio, and living her early life in Pecos, she came to Fort Worth in the 1960s where she resided permanently. She was a CNA.

Survivors include her children, Joe, Imelda and Fermin Briseno Jr.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Greenwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delyza Hernandez

Delyza Alyze Ortiz Hernandez, three years old, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Houston.

She was born Sept. 30, 2003, in Odessa and was a Catholic.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Churchy with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents, Danny Luna Hernandez of Pecos, her mother, Cristina Ortiz of Pecos; grandparents, Martin and Cathy Ortiz and Johnny and Maria Hernandez, all of Pecos; one brother, E.J. Reyes of Pecos; one sister, Eveny Reyes of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Glenn Pilgrim

John Glenn Pilgrim, 85, of Abilene died August 16, 2007. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at the First Christian Church with Dr. Tom Lyda officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

He was born Feb. 24, 1922 to Sidney Albert Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Pilgrim in Temple, Texas. He graduated from Stephenville High School, served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Before moving to Abilene, in 1950, they ran the General Store at Huckabay, joined Abilene Reporter News in Retail Advertising Department, was a member of the Key City Amateur Radio Club, VFW and Kiwanis Club and was an elder of First Christian Church. Most recently, he was associated with Mark Wyatt Real Estate.

Pilgrim was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Georgia Beckner Pilgrim.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Pilgrim, who he married in 1987; his children, Barbara Alexander of Keller; David Pilgrim of Roby, Mark Wayne Bell of Odessa; two sisters, Ruth Humphrey of Knoxville, TN and Betty Kessler of Canton, OH and one grandson.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Ethel Collier

Reeves County has lost another one of the few remaining founding Pioneer Family members with the passing of Ethel Jane Armstrong Collier, on Aug. 7, 2007.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 10, at the Fairview Cemetery.

Ethel, one of 13 children, born on April 5, 1921 to Gadie Bell Brown and Charles Edgar Armstrong. A resident of Pecos, Ethel and Howard Collier were life long ranchers in Southern Reeves County. She was accomplished pianist and quilter. Quilting was a great love of hers, as she made quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Ethel and Howard volunteered their energy and passion for documenting West Texas History at the West of the Pecos Museum in it’s early years.

Most important to her were her family and home. She was a lifelong faithful member of the First Christian Church.

She is survived by her sister, Hope Wilson and brothers, Cole and Fred Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Collier Jr., in 1998, and is now survived by her three children, Drue Ellen Stanford of Verhalen, Bo Collier of Abilene, Cathryn Jane Godfrey of Georgetown; 5 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; including her oldest great-grandson, Seth Stanford, USMC, serving our country in Iraq, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to acknowledge the kind and loving care provided by care givers in her home and from the devoted staff at the Pecos Nursing Home in her final years.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dulce Hinojos

Dulce Alegria Hinojos, 11, a student, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at Ward County Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Jehovah’s Witness Hall.

She was born Feb. 16, 1996, in Van Horn and was a student in the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

Survivors include her father, Calixto Hinojos, mother, Alma-Rosa Meza Hinojos; brother, Elder Hinojos; sisters, Alma Hinojos, Paloma Alejandra Hinojos Meza; grandmother, Evangelina Villanueva Carreon and several aunts and uncles.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ramon Ortega

Ramon G. Ortega, 63, a former Pecos resident, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at San Jose Catholic church in Carlsbad, N.M., with Father Valentine M. Jankowski officiating. Burial will be in Carlsbad Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Pecos, to Elauterio and Antonia Garcia Ortega.

Ortega was preceded in death by his mother and one daughter, Roseann Ortega.

Survivors include his father, Elauterio Ortega of Hobss, N.M.; three sons, Raymond, Richard an Ruben Ortega of Midland; two daughters, Ramelia Chavez of Hobbs, N.M., Rebecca Alvarado of Midland; one brother, Benito G. Ortega of Carlsbad, N.M.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gilda Vejil

Gilda Diaz Vejil, 60, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at her home.

She will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4. Services will be at First Baptist Church, 5th and Hickory Streets, with Rev. Greer Willis, of Pecos and Rev. James Sain, of Tulia, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.Vejil was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Pecos, to the late Celestino Diaz and Flavia Alvarado Diaz. It is with great sorrow that we share our hurt with you, our friends and relatives.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband of 42 years, David, Sr.; her sons, David Jr. and wife, Lourdes; Patricia Abila and husband, Gilbert, both from Pecos; also Demecio from San Antonio.

Her grandchildren are Bre’Ann Windham and Bryson Abila; Liza, Leloni, Dominique and Sophia Vejil; Demecia Jr. and Amanda Vejil. She is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Kyrie Zali Escajeda.

We were all blessed by her, her sincerity and availability to render any and everything. We truly believe she is in eternal rest with a new and resurrected body.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Friends of the Reeves County Library.

Carmen Payan

Carmen Marquez Payan, 63, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico in a car accident.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alex Marquez Sr.

Survivors include, her mother, Francisca Marquez of Pecos; four sons, Pete, Rene, Gabriel and Lee Payan, all of Midland; six brothers, Alex Jr., Jacob, Jaime and Mickey Marquez of Pecos, Peter Marquez of Midland, Ray Marquez of California; five sisters, Belinda Mora of Pecos, Alicia Porras, Sally Cortez, Gracie Marquez of California, Jeannie Marquez of Odessa; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julia Wilson

Julia (Ross) Wilson born May 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas graduated from Lamar High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Graveside service were held at 11 a.m., Monday July 30, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Wilson started teaching in the Pecos Barstow Toyah School District in 1956, the Pecos Chamber of Commerce awarded “Teacher of Year” to her in 1988, was a member of the Merry Wives Club and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos. She lived in Pecos the majority of her life until retirement. After retirement she married John Wilson and moved to Cloudcroft, N. M. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Lou Castle and Warren Penn Castle of Mt. Vernon and her first child Kyle Harden Ross.

Survivors include her husband John Wilson of Pyote, her children Worth Ross of Dallas, Michelle Ross Meyer ; one granddaughter Andrea Meyer of Colleyville; her brother Warren P. Castle Jr. of Houston and J.G. “Buddy” Ross the children’s father and numerous close friends.

Julia suffered from Alzheimer’s and was a resident of a special care facility for Alzheimer’s patients for the last three years in Bedford.

The family asks donations be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation in lieu of flowers.

Leila Jean Creager

Leila Jean (Lee) Creager, age 73, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her residence in Kermit.

Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Belvue Baptist Church of Kermit with Brother Bill Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 1, 1934 in Stamford, was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Don Creager of Kermit; three daughters , Kathryn Jean Putnam of Kermit, Regena Ann Derrick of Mentone, Brittany Djurdjevic of Coppell, TX; one brother - Bobby Carl Smalley of Del Rio, TX; two sisters - JoAnn Stevenson of Forgan, OK and Melba Ritter of Wink,TX; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Concepcion Lujan

Concepcion Lujan Sr., 81, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with Deacon Jesus Mercado officiating. Burial will be at Saragosa Cemetery in Saragosa.

She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in San Antonio, Mexico, to Concepcion and Florencia Lujan, who both preceded him in death.

Survivors include one son, Concepcion Lujan, Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Blasa Nino of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Jose Lujan of Van Horn, Manuel Lujan of Chihuahua, Mexico; four sisters, Socorro Lujan of Lubbock, Monce Lujan of Hobbs, N.M., Faustina Lujan of McCamey, Gabina Lujan of Hobbs, N.M.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Martinez Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Rita Navarrette

Rita Navarrette, 76, of Odessa, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at her residence.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 22, at Martinez Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory with Brother Francisco Vargas officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Redford, to Martin Herrera and Isabel Chavez, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Navarrette Sr. of Odessa; one son, Manuel Navarrette Jr. of The Colony; four daughters, Mary Lou Anaya of Lubbock, Alicia N. Rodriguez, Delma N. Alvarez, Grace N. Carda, all of Odessa; one brother, Martin C. Herrera of Brownfield; three sisters, Consuelo Ramirez of Rosewell, N.M., Esperanza Rodriguez of Chandlar, Ariz., Anna Anaya of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Martinez Smith Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangments.

Isabel Abila

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Barstow, was a housewife, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Abila was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Hilaria Garcia; one son, Carlos Abila and one daughter, June Abila.

Survivors include her husband, Florentino Abila of Barstow; three sons, Ricky Abila of Midland, Alfredo and Jimmy Abila of Barstow; three daughters, Mary Ramirez of Odessa, Margie Flores of Fort Stockton, Sylvia Flores of Barstow; five brothers, Lencho Garcia of Barstow, Bernie Garcia of Cleburn, Domingo Garcia of La Puente, Calif., Johnny Garcia of Fort Stockton, Santos Garcia of Midland; three sisters, Luisa Mendoza of Barstow, Leonor Carrasco of Monahans, Lupe Wilkins of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters, 66, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 12, 2007.

A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born July 4, 1941, in Alfred, Tx., was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Allison Ross and her husband, Roy C. Peters.

Survivors include one daughter, Deana Kern of Denton; two sons, James Petty of Pecos, Eddie Peters and seven grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Wilson

Billy D. Wilson, 76, of Quitman, formerly of Pecos, died Thursday, July 5, 2007, in Amarillo.

He was Catholic and was retired from the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one sister, Darlene Wilson of Mineola.

Wilson has donated his body to Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. There will be no services.

Victor Joel Rede

In memory of Victor Joel Rede, a loving son, brother and uncle who was loved and he will be missed by his entire family. He was a practicing Catholic at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Victor was employed as a Stage Producer for the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Choral, which brought out his passion for music. Regardless of his medical condition, since being Honorably Discharged from the military, he lived his life to the fullest, like everyday was his last. Two things he never regretted were his family and being in the Army.

Victor was born in Pecos, Texas on February 25, 1969 and passed away to be with the Lord on the 6th day of July, 2007 in Midland. Something that we all will remember about Victor is how he always put his family and others before himself.

Victor is survived by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rede Garciaroiz, his father, Jesus Garciaroiz, of Midland; four brothers, Jesse Garciaroiz, Joe Garciaroiz, Mark Garciaroiz and Charlie Garciaroiz all of Midland; four nephews, five nieces and four Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hermerejildo and Agapita Rede, a great-aunt, Juliana S. Rede and other aunts and uncles.

Rosary will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Ellis Funeral Home. Services to be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. To place online condolences visit HYPERLINK "http://www.mem.com" \t "_blank" www.mem.com

Albino Adame

Albino Adame, 60, of Pecos, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Gomez Palacio Cemetery in Mexico.

He was born May 1, 1947, in Santa Ana, Coahuila, Mexico, was a dairy laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa Adame; four sons, Santos and Jose Alberto Adame of Mexico, Jose Guadalupe Minjarez of Dallas, Luis Adame of Pecos; four daughters, Concepcion Adame of Mexico, Guillermina Adame of Big Spring, Lorena Adame of Donna, Maria Guadalupe Adame of Pecos; three brothers, Francisco and Jose Arredondo Adame of Mexico, Esteban Adame Zerrano of Georgia; two sisters, Paulina Bustamantes and Amelia Bustamantes of Donna; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Forrest Eubank

Forrest “Bub” Eubank, 91, of Odessa, (formerly of Pecos), died May 10, 2007, in the Big Spring VA Hospital.

A memorial service will be held graveside, at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born in Fairfield and was a lifelong Methodist.

Eubank was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of 57 years and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, William “Bill” Eubank of Farmington, N.M., Kirk Eubank of Hawaii; one daughter, Melanie Parker of Odessa (formerly of Pecos); three grandsons (formerly of Pecos) and five out of state grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews.

Enrique Rodriguez

Enrique Rodriguez, 81, of Saragosa, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, in Saragosa at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial at Saragosa Cemetery.

He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Belia Rodriguez; three sons, Alfredo Rodriguez of Pecos, Enrique Rodriguez Jr. and Tony Rodriguez of Odessa; two daughters, Balvina Morales of Odessa, Nori Rodriguez of Monahans; two brothers, Ramon Rodriguez and Salvador Rodriguez of Alpine.

Acres West Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Nerea Garcia

Nerea “Nora” R. Garcia, 74, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 23, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born May 12, 1933, in Grandfalls, was a lifetime resident, a retired cook and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos Sr. and Josefina Renteria.

Survivors include, Jose H. Garcia of Pecos; one son, Jose H. Garcia of Pecos; one daughter, Katherine G. Ortega of Pecos; two brothers, Guadalupe Renteria of California, Carlos Renteria Jr. of Midland; three sisters, Eloisa Carrera of Pecos, Jovita Renteria of Midland, Marta Renteria of New Jersey and seven grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Mayes

Willie Mayes, 93, of Pecos, died Friday, June 15, 2007.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 1, 1914, in Hearne, was a homemaker, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Daniels of Killeen.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Sparkman

Frances Acosta Esparza Sparkman, 77, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Wayne Sparkman officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

She was born June 7, 1930, in San Pedro Ranch, Ft. Stockton, was a homemaker and a member of Latter Day Saint.

Sparkman was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She touched so many lives by her loving and giving example. She will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Families can be together forever! Till we meet again, Mom! Your loving family for all time and eternity!

She was preceded in death by husbands, Rodney Sparkman Sr., Amando Esparza Sr.; brother, Jose Cruz Acosta; grandchildren, Matthew Navarrette, Christina Natividad, Trey Esparza, Brenda Fuentes and Derrick Duran.

Survivors include her parents, Aurelio and Manuela Acosta of Pecos; seven sons, Melvin Sparkman of Big Spring, Amando “Mondie” Esparza of Odessa, Alfonso and Jesse Esparza of Midland, Wayne Sparkman of Pecos, Rodney Sparkman Jr. of West Bountiful, Utah, Jim Sparkman of Sylacauga, Alabama; eight daughters, Martha Sparkman of San Antonio, Louise Travae of Dublin, Mary Franco of Pecos, Virginia Jones of Irving, Sylvia Hernandez of Ft. Stockton, Susan Reyes and Patricia Sparkman of Pecos, Cynthia Sparkman of Round Rock; four sisters, Concha Swanson of El Paso, Amelia Reyes, Rosa Payan, Mary Pallan of Pecos; 46 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Billie Earline Bickley

Billie E. Bickley, 86, of Pecos, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in Midland. She was born October 17, 1920, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Metta Lee and Clarence E. Shields.

Billie graduated from Abilene High School and from McMurray College, also in Abilene. While in college, she met her soul mate, Bob Bickley, and they married June 18, 1941, almost 66 years ago.

World War II broke out six months later and Billie followed Bob to boot camp in El Paso to take care of him, as she did their entire marriage. Their first child, Linda, was born there in 1943. Bob spent the next two and a half years in Europe; Billie and Linda moved back to Abilene and to her parents to await his return.

In 1948, Billie, Bob, and their two daughters, moved to Pecos. Asked what she thought of Pecos, Billie replied, "It's okay, but I'd hate to think that I'd have to spend the rest of my life here." And that was fifty-nine years ago.

Billie spent those fifty-nine years caring for Bob and their three daughters. She was the ultimate homemaker: a wonderful cook, a talented seamstress, and devoted mother. For many years, Billie stayed up late at night sewing for her daughters. As an art and clothing design major in college, she could look at a picture, grab a newspaper and begin cutting out a pattern to sew. Her daughters always had the best play clothes, school clothes, Halloween costumes, formals, and wedding dresses.

After many years of being a "stay-at-home" mom, Billie went back to teaching and was in room 23 at South Pecos Elementary, now Austin Elementary, for twenty years. She impacted many lives, loving her sixth-graders and the math that she taught them. She was even honored as Teacher of the Year by the Pecos Chamber of Commerce.

After retiring, Billie again picked up her watercolor brushes and was active in the Pecos Art Association. She was also busy with Pecos' Retired Teachers, serving on its executive committee more than once. Billie was also a long time member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served on its Altar Guild.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob Bickley, and her favorite and smartest "child", Lucy, a black lab.She is survived by three daughters: Linda Hayes of El Paso, Martee Stuart, and her husband, Bob, of Midland, Betsey Slack and her husband, Ken of Dallas. Billie is also survived by six grandchildren, Jennifer Perez, David Lumpkin and his wife, Adriana, Julie Davis and her husband, Don, Matthew Perez, Will Slack, Lee Slack; six great-grandchildren. Also surviving Billie is Ramona Salcido, loved as family, who cared for the Bickleys for thirty-eight years.

Memorials may be sent to The West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, Texas 79772, Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, or the charity of choice.

Jose Herrera

Jose Tavares Herrera, Sr., beloved husband, father, and TA left this world to be with our Lord and family on June 18, 2007, after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1931, in El Indio, Texas to Neponunceno and Jesus Herrera. At a very early age, Joe lost his mother and later this father. Joe and his brothers were raised by several loving aunts and uncles. These people opened their homes, shared their families and provided them with lots of love and the necessities of life. He treasured and loved each one dearly. They held a very special place in his heart. He would never forget what they did for him. Family was always very important to him, but more important - he always wanted to give back to those he most loved.

Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very proud that he was also able to serve his country. He often spoke of his travels and good friends he met during this time of his life. One special friend being, Rudy Candelaria. After his term in Japan was up, Joe lived with Rudy and his family. Here he found a second Mom, “Mama Candelaria” who treated him just like one of her own sons. His love for Mama Candelaria never left him…during his illness he would speak of her time and time again.

The time came for Joe to marry. Jose and Luz Vasquez had the honor of asking for his lovely bride’s hand in marriage. Joe and Bea were married on April 28, 1956. Joe and Bea were married for 51 years. They had two children Debra Ann and Jose Jr. “Joey.” They raised their children in Pecos. Joe loved his children - they were his world. He loved them so - that he instilled the importance of family and getting a good education. He was determined his children would graduate from high school and go on to college. Both children received their college degrees making him ever so proud. He was even more proud of his granddaughters when he attended their high school graduations plus attending another college graduation in the same year. He beamed for weeks talking about his girls.Joe was employed by Toones Grocery. Over a period of 45 years, not only did he work at Toones, this became his other family. Jimmy Toone and Joe worked together to help the people of this community. He watched so many children come through the doors and later come back as adults “full grown” as he would say. They held a very special place in his heart. He loved treating them to candy and a coke after they showed him their report cards or maybe it was their birthday. Shy children who would never speak - well Joe found ways for them to finally open up. It made him feel so special when as adults they would come and thank him for all he did. His special children are now all over the world. After many years of dealing with his illness one of his special children came to visit him - he was so excited he cried when they told him they had to leave. Joe touched so many people in so many different ways - these are memories that will be treasured by all who knew him.

Joe was a very simple and humble man. All he needed in his life was his family. His life revolved around his family. Family was the most important thing. Joe and Bea worked very hard to help provide a good, loving Christian home for their family. Then came the grandchildren. TA has left his grandchildren so many fond memories from curing any ailment with a can of 7-Up, going to swim meets, school functions, softball games, going on picnics and eating “Cowboy Beans” and barbequing chicken on his day off. TA always wanted to be there - why - because it was important to his grandchildren. TA was such a loving model for his grandbabies…as he would always say “That’s what I’m here for.”He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Benito Vasquez, Polito Vasquez, Lupe Vasquez, grandson, Jonathan and daughter-in-law Elsa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bea Herrera; daughter and husband Debbie and Saul Flores, son and wife, Joey and Monica Herrera. Grandchildren Sarah Catherine, Kelsey Jane, Devan and Tatyana Ines. Brothers Lamberto Herrera and wife Josepha, Frank Vasquez and wife Martha, Ramon Vasquez and wife Anita, sister Manuela Urias. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren. Sonia Madrid, caregiver, who was our angel sent from God above who took such good care of Daddy during his lengthy illness.

Daddy will truly be missed, but one this is for sure - he has left this family with lots of love and wonderful memories. The legacy he has left behind is one of love, compassion and thankfulness to all who loved him. He has joined his family in heaven whom he missed and longed to be with. He was so devoted to Our Lady - he had the faith that the Virgen De Guadalupe would one day guide him to his mom. We pray for the day when again we will be reunited with Daddy and all our family members who have gone to join our Lord. The family would like to thank: Dr. Darpolar, his staff, Dr. Moorthi, Dr. Cerna, the staff at Reeves County Hospital, Pecos Ambulance Service, the staff at American Home Health, Mr. and Mrs. John Rediger and staff, Leo Hung, Steve Valenzuela and staff, Mr. Natividad. To the nurses at Reeves County Memorial - You all took such good care of Daddy. To all who have supported us all through Daddy’s illness - with words of encouragement and prayers. To all our family and friends for their flowers, food, cards, and phone calls during this time - God has truly sent this family angels - May we one day be able to thank you for all that you have done for this family. You all hold a very special place in our hearts. May God Bless you all.

John Moore

John M. Moore, a lifelong rancher in the Pecos and Balmorhea area, died June 15, 2007, in Richardson, where he had lived for the past four years.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, at Evergreen Cemetery.

Moore was born on Nov. 30, 1921 to Tatum and Mary Somes Moore in Brogado, which is near present day Balmorhea. He attended schools in Balmorhea and graduated from Sul Ross State University. In Alpine he met Doris Hicks and they later married on July 17, 1942.

Moore was a rancher all of his life in and around Pecos, Balmorhea and Fort Stockton. He served on the Board of Directors of what was formerly the First National Bank in Pecos. The West of the Pecos Rodeo program was dedicated to John in 1987 and The Moore Family was honored as a Pioneer family of Reeves County in 1979.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Hicks Moore in 2005, three sisters, Mary Helen Schmidt, Jo Evelyn Crawford, Dorothy Harding and his parents.

Survivors include his brother, J.T. Moore, Jr. and wife Betty Jane of Dallas. He is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Monty and Tammy Moore of Richardson; Hardin and Teri Moore of San Angelo; Jerry and Pauline Moore of Friendswood. Also surviving are grandchildren: Trey Moore and wife Vicki; Manda Henderson and husband Quinn; Jade Johnson; Shannnon Glenn; H. Ross Moore; Allison Szemrpuch and husband Paul; and Katelyn Moore. There are five great-grandchildren: Koen, Haidan and Brychan Moore; Cali and Beck Henderson. There are also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

“Big John” was larger than life and will be missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the “West of the Pecos Museum.” A Memorial Service was held in Richardson, on Monday, June 18, at Atria Senior Living Center.

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel S. Alvarez, 77, of Monahans, died Monday, June 4, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Sept., 29, 1930, in Presidio, was a laborer-construction, a lifetime Monahans resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his mother, Isabel Alvarez; two sons, Alvaro Alvarez of Monahans, Kenny Alvarez of California; two brothers, Ray and Carlos Alvarez of California; four sisters, Hortencia A. Davis, Elvira Alvarez, Guadalupe Saenz, Rosalinda Glow all of California; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marion Wynne

Marion Claude Wynne, 83, of Odessa, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Crane Memorial Hospital in Crane.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Acres West Funeral Chapel of West Odessa with Brother Roy Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Columbus, N.M. and retired from work as a heavy equipment operator in the oilfield.

Survivors include two sons, Curtis C. Wynne of Hobbs, N.M., Cecil N. Wynne of Carlsbad, N.M.; one daughter, Cathy Wright of Huffman; one brother, Gene Wynne of Tularosa, N.M.; one sister, Charlotte Garlick of La Plata, N.M.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Inez Doggett

Services for Inez Doggett, 84, of Lubbock will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Dustin Hatley officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday in the Blackwell Cemetery in Blackwell, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

She died on June 1, 2007 in the VistaCare Hospice Facility.

Sadie Inez Doggett was born May 4, 1923 in Hilton, TX to Robert and Sally Watts, married William C. Doggett in 1938 in Sweetwater, was a homemaker, a nurse in Pecos, for 33 years and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2002 and by a son, Wayne Doggett, in 1998.

Survivors include two sons, Ronnie of Giddings, Tx., Bob of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to VistaCare Hospice of Lubbock 1717 Norfolk Lubbock, Tx. 79416.

Derik Duran

Derik Gregory Duran, 15 day old infant, died Friday, June 1, 2007, at Odessa Regional Hospital.

He was born May 17, 2007, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Rose Hill Cemetery Babyland with Reverend Joey Faylona officiating.

Survivors include his parents, Greg Duran of San Angelo and Vanity Trujillo of Odessa; paternal grandparents, Octavio and Lydia Duran of San Angelo; maternal grandparents, Mario and Sandra Ramirez of Odessa; maternal great-grandparents, Jesus and Mary Franco of Pecos; maternal great-great-grandmother, Frances Esparza Sparkman of Pecos; maternal great-great-great-grandparents Aurelio and Manuela Acosta of Pecos. Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amado Flores

Amado Flores, 79, of Pecos, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at University Medical Center Hospital in Lubbock.

He was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Pecos, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 4, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Survivors include one son, Jimmy Ortega of Pecos; one daughter, Anita Ortega of California; one brother, Jose Flores of California; three sisters, Lucy Ojinaga and Gerry Enriquez of California, Gloria Tarango of Pecos and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie “Chuy” Garcia

Jessie Garcia, age 58 of Albany, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 5th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albany with Rev. Richard J. Serina, Jr. officiating. Graveside services with military rites will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 6th in Barstow Cemetery in Barstow, Texas with Rev. Jerry D. Bagwell officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. The body will lie in state at Pecos Funeral Home, Tuesday evening, June 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jesus Gamboa Garcia was born on Dec. 25, 1948 in Barstow, Texas to parents Guillermo Garcia and Elauteria “Teah” Gamboa Garcia. He graduated from Barstow High School in 1968. Jessie served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He Married Carmen Maxine Carey in Odessa, Texas on February 14, 1987. He worked for Philips Conoco from 1987 to 2003, was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Odessa. He moved to Albany with his family in 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Emilio Garcia and Armando Garcia, and one son, Aaron Garcia.

Survivors include: his wife, Carmen Garcia, of Albany; one son, J.J. Garcia, of Albany; one daughter, Kimberley Garcia, of Midland; one brother, Cheve Garcia of Pecos; three sisters, Tina Witt and Cruz Hodge, both of Pecos, and Dell Moore, of Odessa; and one grandson, Christopher Mancha, of Midland.

Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net .

Hortencia De La Garza

Hortencia De La Garza, 75, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 5, 1931, in Piedras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico, was a retired dietary culinary, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Mormon.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel De La Garza, Sr. of Pecos; two sons, Manuel and Edel De La Garza of Pecos; two daughters, Martha De La Garza of Pecos, Maby Sutlive of El Paso; one brother, Daniel Alba of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sisters, Rinda Alba and Ester De La Garza, both of Orem, Utah and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margarito Garcia

Margarito Garcia, 92, of Barstow, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 28, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 23, 1915, in Barstow, was a lifetime Barstow resident, a retired laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa G. Garcia of Barstow; two sons, Manuel G. Garcia of Barstow, Tony Garcia of Odessa; one daughter, Linda Fuentes of Crane; one brother, Donicio “Nicio” Garcia of Barstow; two sisters, Sabina Bustillos of Pecos, Concha Armendariz of Loving, N.M.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and two great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Winnie Short

Winnie Short, 98, of Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 28, at Wolf Cemetery with Andy Quinton officiating.

She was born Sept. 1, 1908, in Seminole, Okla.

Short was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Short; five sons, Elwood, R.V., H.D., L.B., and Lawrance Short.

Survivors include three daughters, Colene Shockey of Balmorhea, Umijeam Nielson of Oklahoma, Lavonnia Babba of Troy, Tx.; two sons, Con Short of Wewoka, Okla., Charles Short of Texas, Minnie Branson of Utah; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Crissy Lopez

Crissy Lopez, 37, of Pecos, died Monday, May 21, 2007 in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 4, 1969, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her parents, Frank and Mary Fay Ornelas of Barstow; one son, Raymond Lopez Jr. of Barstow; two daughters, Christy and Angela Lopez of Barstow; two brothers, Randy Matta, Fernando Sanchez of Victoria; three sisters, Belinda Dominguez and Amanda Natividad of Pecos, Yvonne Muniz and one grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ismael Ortega

Ismael Ruiz Ortega, 69, of Balmorhea, died Friday, May 18, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born July 31, 1937, in Balmorhea, was a retired auto test driver, a longtime resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Wenseslada O. Ortega of Pecos; six sons, Ismael Ortega Jr. of Temple, Mike R. Ortega of Hurst, Joel Ortega of El Paso, Roy Richardson of Kermit, Sergio Villegas of Dallas, Rudy Villegas of Pecos; three brothers, Vivian, Andres and Luis Ortega of Balmorhea and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joy Chappell

Joy Marie Chappell, 70, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at the Barstow Cemetery.

She was born July 21, 1936, in Big Spring, was a retired teacher, a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include four sons, Lloyd Chappell of Pecos, Curtis, Craig and Larry Chappell of San Angelo; one sister, June Diehl of Ozona; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Forrest Eubank

Forrest “Bub” Eubank, 91, of Pecos, died on Thursday, May 10, 2007, in a Big Spring hospital.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Pecos.

Eubank was born Sept. 11, 1915, in Fairfield, Tx. and married Ruth Eubank on Jan. 1, 1942, in Houma, Lousiana and was a Methodist.

His wife, Ruth Eubank, preceded him in death on Aug. 1, 1998.

Survivors include one daughter, Melanie Parker of Odessa; two sons, William “Bill” Eubank of Farmington, N.M., Kirk Eubank of Kapaau, Hawaii; six grandsons; one granddaughter and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Pecos or the Navajo Ministries, 2103 W. Main, Farmington, N.M. 87401.

Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Big Spring is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Carlson

Evelyn Carlson, 89, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. A chapel service was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held Saturday in Norse, Tx. She was born May 1, 1918, in Womack, Tx., was a longtime C.R. Anthony’s employee and Pecos resident, enjoyed quilting and playing games and was a Lutheran.

Survivors include three sons, Bob Carlson of Euless, Tx., Curtis Carlson of Lewisville, Jim Carlson of Lewisville; three daughters, Elaine Moody of Pecos, Marilyn Moody of Minco, Okla., Jackie Vinske of Odessa; three sisters, Alice Zieglet of Waco, Esther Larson of Waxahachie, Agnus Rogstad of Cransfill; 17 grandhildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Rains, Jr.

Memorial services for Robert Charles Rains, Jr., 56, of Levelland, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Cactus Drive Church of Christ in Levelland.

Officiating were Wayne Horton from the Cactus Drive Church of Christ in Levelland and William Eudy from Southside Church of Christ in Mineral Wells.

Interment will be held at 10 a.m., (mountain time) Friday, May 11, at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Hobbs, N.M. He was born June 19, 1950, in Hobbs, N.M., to Bob Rains, Sr. and Marcie Rains. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

Following his discharge from the Navy, Rains married LaVena Louise Crowell on Oct. 20, 1972. He served on the Police Department in Hobbs, Pecos and Big Spring. He graduated from Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock in 1986, but found his true calling serving families through his position as a funeral director in Levelland. He attended Cactus Drive Church of Christ, where he has served as an elder for the past 10 years. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, LaVena Rains; one daughter, Anne Flores, son-in-law John, granddaughter, Marcie, and expected grandson Sebastian, all of Carlsbad, N.M.; a son, David Rains of Levelland; a brother, Stephen Rains, sister, Rhonda Dunn, niece Jeanie Whatley and her husband, Quintin, all of Hobbs, N.M. and a host of extended family members and friends.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to :Robert’s favorite charity, The Children’s Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Tx. 79408.

Paul Scott

Paul Robert Scott, Sr., 82, of Searcy, died Thursday, May 10. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Friday, May 11, at Westside Church of Christ in Searcy.

He was born July 16, 1924, in Las Cruces, N.M., the son of Harold and Lina Brownley Scott and was raised in Pecos. He and his wife, Peggie, founded the “Sojourners,” a national ministry of the Church of Christ, based in Marshall, Tx.

Survivors include, three sons, Paul Scott, Jr., of West Yellowstone, Montana, Tom Scott of Pantego, Tx., Andy Scott of Searcy, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Powell Funeral Home of Searcy is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Smith

Edith Winterrowd Smith died on April 30, 2007 at Christopher House Hospice in Austin, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at noon, Thursday, May 3, at the Pecos Cemetery in Pecos, Texas.

Smith devoted her time to her church in Pecos and the Junior Department at First Baptist Church in Pecos , a faithful volunteer for Meals on Wheels, worked at Sears and later worked for the City of Pecos in the Water Department.

She was awarded the Key to the City of Pecos in recognition for her years of service to the community,was also given an award by the Business and Professional Women’s society for Business Woman of the month, she met and married Bill Smith, and were married in June of 1978 in Odessa, Texas. In 2000, they moved to San Angelo to be nearer family and medical facilities. In 2006, the couple relocated to Austin in order to be in the same nursing facility that would meet their individual needs.

She was preceded in death by Ross Earl Winnterrowd.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Smith; four children: Lonnie Winterrowd of Lubbock, Dennis Winterrowd of Bandera, Texas, Linda Laughlin of Arlington, Virginia, Cary Winterrowd of Guymon, Oklahoma; step-daughter Maxine Hudson of Austin; one brother Walter Stroup of Ft. Worth; several grandchildren; great grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Christopher House Hospice or your favorite charity.

Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Joe Gunn

Joe G. Gunn, 86, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, May 6, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Jim Miles.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Palo Pinto, was a welder/owner and operator, had lived in Fort Stockton since 2000 and had previously lived in Pecos.

Gunn was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gunn in 1994.

Survivors include one son, Jim Gunn of Austin; two daughters, Faye Johnson of Fort Stockton, Kitty Ann Gunn of Snyder; two brothers, Jim Gunn of Long Beach, Calif., Ray Lindsay of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Driskell, Hazel Lindsay, Helen Lindsay, Una Jean Vickers, all of El Paso; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Fort Stockton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anniece Hooker

Anniece Hooker, 68, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mike McDonald and Billy Reed officiating.

She was born Sept. 10, 1938, in Antoine, Okla., was a homemaker, a long time Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Hooker was preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Hooker.

Survivors include her parents, Thomas Sr. and Martha Hooker of Pecos; one brother, Thomas Hooker Jr. of Coyle, Okla.; one sister, Monya Wolfe of Monahans; 10 nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Perry

Edwin Forrest Perry, 75, of Pcos, died Friday, May 4, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at the Van Horn Cemetery. He was born June 13, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to Herman Pery and Floy Hendrix. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Valeta Perry.

Survivors include two sons, Forrest Perry of Pecos, Edwin Perry of San Angelo; one daughter, Carol Smith of Durango, Colo.; two brothers, Raymond Perry of San Antonio, Mike Perry of Leakey; four children and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton was in charge of arrangements.

Roberto Villaneuva

Roberto Villanueva, 74, of Pecos, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 11, 1933, in Ojinaga,Chih., Mexico, was a retired rail roadman, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Villanueva of Pecos; one son, Robert Villanueva of Pecos and one daughter, Carmen Thomas of El Paso.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William “Bob” Bickley

William R. “Bob” Bickley, 88, of Pecos, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Midland. Bob was born September 22, 1918, in Merkel, Texas to Josephus and Mabel Bickley.

Bob graduated from Merkel High School and McMurray College in Abilene. While in college he met Billie Shields. They married in 1941 and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last June.

Bob served in the Army during World War II. His war tour took him to England, France, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a medal for bravery, given by the French government.

Not long after returning to the U.S., Bob took a job with Anderson Clayton and moved to Pecos. Although the ACCO facility changed hands a couple of times, Bob stayed put. He truly loved his community. During the 60 years he lived in Pecos he served his city as school board member, as city Councilman, and as Mayor. The city in turn honored him as “Citizen of the Year”. There is also a street bearing his name.

Bob was a long time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Bishop’s Committee a number of times.

He was involved in all aspects of agriculture throughout his career. Bob ultimately formed a cooperative oil mill that served gins from Reeves County to the panhandle. West Texas Cooperative Oil Mill was a venture that served the local farmers and beyond. It was probably on of the most satisfying things of his career. In later years he was the director of Trans Pecos Cotton Association. Throughout his years in agriculture he served as president of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association and as a director of the National Cotton Council. He participated in cotton trade negotiations on behalf of the State Department. He was a grower, a miller, a crusher, a lobbyist, and an all-around advocate for the farmer. Other community involvements were serving on boards of director for the Security State Bank and Balmorhea Ranchers.

Bob was an avid sportsman, finding great joy in teaching the sport of hunting to his grandsons. He tolerated camping with his family and ran a temperature every time Billie made him do something that he didn’t want to do. That being said, he dearly loved his family and would have done anything in his ability to care for them.

Survivors include his wife, Billie; a daughter, Linda Hayes of El Paso; a daughter and son-in-law, Martee and Bob Stuart of Midland; a daughter and son-in-law, Betsey and Ken Slack of Dallas; six grandchildren: Jennifer Perez, David Lumpkin and his wife, Adriana; Julie Davis and her husband, Don; Matthew Perez, Will Slack, and Lee Slack. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Ramona Salcido, loved as family, cared for the Bickleys for 38 years.

Memorials may be sent to The West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, Texas 79772 or to the charity of choice.

Raul Barrera

Raul L. Barrera, 38, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 26, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Dec. 17, 1968, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Ashley Martinez of Pecos; his parents, Antonio Barrera of El Paso, Aurora Lujan of Pecos; four sons, Raul, Patrick, Jacob and Joe Angel Barrera of Pecos; one daughter, Monique Barrera of Pecos; two brothers, Ricardo Barrera of Pecos, Rene Barrera of Dexter; two sisters, Sandra Sauceda of Midland, Norma Avila of Pecos and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William (Bob) Bickley

William Bickley passed away on April 30, 2007.

Services will be held on Wed., May 2, 2007 at 11 at St. Mark’s Episcopal church.

Fermin Aldaz

Fermin H. Aldaz, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 9, 1941, in Barstow, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Aldaz was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Eulalia Aldaz; four brothers, Jesus, Jose, Ramon and Rufino Aldaz and one sister, Maria Reyes.

Survivors include his wife Blanca Aldaz of San Antonio; two sons, Fermin Aldaz of Texas City, Danny Aldaz of Garland; one daughter, Denise Giraldo of San Antonio; three sisters, Anita Rivera of Pecos, Irene Salazar and Tina Navarette of Odessa and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lee Burkholder

Lee Harris Burkholder, 71, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007.

He was a resident of El Paso since 1957.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Martin Funeral Home West with military honors. Lay Minister William H. Russell will officiate.

Burkholder was preceded in death by his parents, Walter G. and Annie Lee Burkholder. Survivors include his loving wife, Alleen L. Burkholder; one son, Walter David Burkholder of Orlando, FL.; two daughters, Pamela Montague of Albuquerque, N.M. and Linda Krebs of Plano, TX.; one sister, Bessie Lou Steenman of San Antonio and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charities.

Service entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912

Salvador Lopez

Salvador Lopez, 83, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 9, 1924, in Quanajuato, Mexico, was a retired seismograph worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lopez was preceded in death by his wife, Tula Lopez.

Survivors include three sons, Prieto Sotelo of Pecos, Roberto Lopez of Clint, Jesus Lopez of Guymen, Okla.; nine daughters, Ermilia Bersosa, Sarita Vasquez of Odessa, Olga Guebara of Midland, Maria Lopez, Socorro Lopez of Clint, Tencha Lopez, Elodia Parras and Mary Ann Sandoval of Pecos, Consuelo Lopez of Guymen, Okla; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and brothers.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Damron

Cheryl Billeiter Damron, 59, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Kennett, Missouri.

She had been ill with cancer and died at her daughter’s home.

Services will be held on May 5, in Slaton, Tx.

Damron was born Feb. 16, 1942, attended Pecos High School and Texas Tech University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Damron.

Survivors include her parents, Joe and Beryl Belleiter of Pecos; her daughter, Dr. Amy Lockhart of Kennett, Missouri; two sons, Michael and Justin Damron of Lubbock; three sisters, Elizabeth Priddy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michelle Hoefs of Conroe, Rachel Tarin of Pecos and seven grandchildren.

Tomasa Diaz

Tomasa V. Diaz, 84, of Barstow, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, April 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Colorado City, Tx., was a lifetime resident of Barstow, a housewife and a Catholic.

Diaz was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Maria Valenzuela; three brothers, Jose, Tacho, Justo and three sisters, Sara, Amelia and Juanita.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Antonio Diaz of Barstow; one son, Leonardo Holguin of Kermit; two daughters, Chris and Gil Pena of Hobbs, N.M., Delma and Mike Ramos of Jal, N.M.; one sister, San Juana Granado of Pecos; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Harris

Betty Jean Harris, age 73, of Monahans passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Monahans.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at First Assembly of God with Reverend Shannon Vinsonhaler officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

She was born February 11, 1934 in Pecos, Texas. She was a homemaker. Betty was very active in senior citizens activities. Survivors include a son, Alan Harris of Monahans; 2 daughters, Patricia Patterson of Plattville, Colorado and Debra Harris of San Angelo; 1 brother, James Hughes of Conroe; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Harkey Family Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements.

Opal Cook

Opal Cook, 76, of Mentone, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 20, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with Brother Larry Bennett officiating.

She was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Ringgold, La., was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Cook of Mentone; one son, Harry Hamner of Mentone and two grandsons, Lane and Brandon Hamner of Mentone.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Drake

Paul Drake was born in El Paso to Donald and Harrilyn (Elmore) Drake.

After graduating from TCU he married Sharon Freeman in 1966 and went to work with the Dallas PBS TV station. Paul and his wife had a daughter, Angela, born to them in 1971.

The family moved to several times within the state from Arlington to Cleburne, Gordon, Pecos, Abilene, and then to Granite Shoals. Mr. Drake eventually became a teacher and taught most of his years in Pecos. He loved working with old cars, rescuing homeless animals, exploring the Big Bend area with his brother, swimming, watching old movies and loving his darling daughter and two grandchildren. In his 21 year battle with cancer he very much appreciated the efforts and comfort of Drs. Jonasch and Prabhu at MD Anderson, Dr. Chyle of Round Rock, the Hospice caregivers, and the local paramedics; but especially the professional and personal care of Drs. Juliette Madrigal and Dr. Glenn Preston and their nurses in Marble Falls. The family also wants to thank all friends as well as strangers who offered up many prayers on Paul’s behalf.

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 40 years; his daughter, Angela Fuller and husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Jackson and Elizabeth of Austin; his mother, Harrilyn Drake; brother, Henry Drake and wife Gloria; step-nieces, Jessica Nieto and Karrie Rubendall of El Paso; mother-in-law, Vivian Freeman of Waxahachie; brother-in-law, Phil Freeman and wife Mary Angela; niece Caitlin and nephew Charles of Bastrop.

A memorial service is planned for later this month in Waxahachie. Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls.

Saul Roquemore

Saul Roquemore, 88, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 14, 2007. Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at St. James Baptist Church with Joe Terry officiating. Burial was in Bivins, Tx., on April 20.

He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Bivins, was a soil and water scientist, served in the U.S. Army, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Daisy Roquemore of Pecos; two sons, Frederick A. Carter III, Saul B. Roquemore, Jr.; one daughter, Fredria C. Sterling; three brothers, Willie Lee Roquemore, Fred Douglas Roquemore, Clayton L. Roquemore, Jr.; four sisters, Goldie B. Cheatham, Ola V. Lewis, Vern Essie Weaver, Irma Jean Tucker; 10 grandchildren, Anika S. Glenn, Ayanna S. Jones, Adamis N. Sterling, Lauren R. Carter, Saul B. Roquemore III, Jessica Miramontes, Nicole Carter, Author C. Roquemore, Jessica Charron-Moussignac, Nitasha Charron-Mousignac, and two great-grandchildren, Anaya N. Avant and Kaylinne M. Jones.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elena Ortega

Elena T. Ortega, 72, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, April 16, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Casa Blanca, Tx., was a lifetime Pecos resident, a store owner and a Catholic.

Ortega was preceded in death by three brothers, Felo, Justo and Ramon Tarango.

Survivors include her husband, Antonio Ortega of Pecos; three sons, Orlando T. Garcia of Arlington, Jaime Tarango of Van Horn, Antonio Ortega Jr. of Zapata, Tx.; two daughters, Elva O. Salas of Sweetwater, Dolores O. Morales of Pasadena; one brother, Alejandro Tarango of Pecos; one sister, Elfida T. Lujan of Arlington and 19 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sipriano Florez

Sipriano Florez, 88, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Clint.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, April 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Pecos, was a retired truck driver, a longtime Pecos resident, who have moved to El Paso for several years and a Catholic.

Survivors include six daughters, Inez Hignojos of Pecos, Hilda Hignojos of Odessa, Sylvia Millan of El Paso, Elsie Tavarez of Seattle, Wash., Elodia Ybarra of Odessa, Diane Payami of San Antonio; one brother, Speedy Florez of Pecos; two sisters, Alicia Holguin of Midland, Rosa Bitolas of El Paso; 10 grandchildren and 16 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George Levario

George G. Levario Jr., 53, formerly of Pecos, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for noon, Monday, April 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was a member of Santa Rosa Catholic Church and worked as a driller in the oil field.

Levario was preceded in death by one son, Michael Levario and his mother, Francisca Levario.

Survivors include his wife, Elsa Levario; three sons, Tony, Matthew, Jonathan Levario; two daughters, Angie and Bianca Levario, all of Austin; his father, George B. Levario Sr., of Pecos; two sisters, Elvira Olivares of Houston, Bertha Natividad of Pecos; five brothers, David, Sylvester, Sammy, Tommy and Benny Levario of Austin; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Terry

Larry James Terry, of Temple, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Ray Bolton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 2, 1946, in Lamesa, had lived in Temple a longtime and was a Christian.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Cox

Louise Ligon Cox, 84, died Friday, March 23, 2007.

Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, at the First United Methodist Church in Glen Rose, with burial in Squaw Creek Cemetery.

Cox was the daughter of Seddie Earl and Susan Deda Bell Ligon. She married Hershel Cox on Feb. 1, 1941, in Pecos, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos and very active in the Eastern Star. She was a very talented porcelain dollmaker and avid and well-known china painter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2006.

Survivors include, one daughter, Carole Tisserand of Glen Rose; one son, James Earl Cox and wife, Susie of Southlake; grandchildren and spouses, Don and Monica Collie, Jamie and Dennis Fox, Steve Cox, Linda and Allan Nance, Daniel and Kimberly Tisserand and Kara and Marty Martinez; great-grandchildren, Teagan Collie, Josh Rhodes, Rebecca Fox, Tatelon Collie, Addison Nance, Tara Tisserand and James Fox; sister, Lucille Ligon Oden of Pecos; many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: Bloy’s Church Camp of Fort Davis, c/o Margie Adams, 924 Alexander, Tow, Texas 78672.

Wiley Funeral Home of Glen Rose is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Golden

Ray M. Golden, 79, of Pecos, died Monday, March 26, 2007.

A church service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at the Church of Christ in Pecos with Fred Dominguez officiating.

Burial was scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Seymour Cemetery in Seymour, Tx. He was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Seymour, was a retired accountant, a long-time Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Church of Christ in Pecos. Golden was preceeded in death by brothers, Billy and Jack Golden.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Davis Golden of Pecos; one son, Dr. Gordon R. Golden of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Linda Golden Tuller of San Antonio; grandchildren, Chris, Jeff, Matt, Hudson and Elizabeth.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Hess

David Lynn Hess, 77, of Pecos, died Thursday, morning, March 29, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 2, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Greer Willis officiating.

He was born Nov. 8, 1929, in San Angelo, was a retired farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran and a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, Anne, and children, Jim Craig Hess of Cedar Park, David Z. Hess of Coyanosa, Mary Lynn Kiely of Austin, Gretchen Hess of Round Rock and Catherine Fern of Aliso Viejo, Calif. and nine grandchildren.

Billie McCormick

Billie Ruth McCormick, 80, of Pecos, departed this life and went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2007.

Billie was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Bogota, Texas to Jimmie and Birdell Wright.

In Dec. 1941, she and James E. “Mac” McCormick were united in marriage and they were married for 65 years.

The “McCormick” family moved to Pecos in Jan. 1948. Billie was very active in our community through her service in various churches as a pastor’s wife; painting as a member of the Palette Club; Director of Senior Citizen’s Center (1976-1987); and several small business endeavors throughout the years.

Billie will be greatly missed by many, however her essence will live on with each memory of her.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, at West Park Baptist Church and burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

Survivors include her husband, J.E. “Mac” McCormick of Pecos; two sons, James Ronald McCormick and wife Becky of Georgetown, Steven Ray McCormick and wife Marilyn of San Angelo; one daughter, Lana Jean Watson and husband Jimmy of Kermit; one daughter-in-law, Marcia McCormick of Pecos; 10 grandchildren; James, Amy, John, Lori, Jennifer, JoAnna, Shawna, Riki, Rob and Kelly; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The family requests that any memorials be made to Pecos Senior Citizens Center, 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Tx. 79772 or West Park Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1710 in Pecos.

Pallbearers are: James McCormick, John McCormick, Billie Bradford, Jeff Lindemann, Ronny McCormick, Steve McCormick and Brad Scott as alternate.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Imogene Reichert

Imogene Reichert, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, March 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 1, at North Temple Baptist Church with James Henderson and Robert Mitchell officiating.

She was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Pineville, Kentucky, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of North Temple Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Reichert of Pecos; two daughters, Dawn Lepresto of Ocala, Fla., Donna Reichert of Lake Wales, Fla.; one brother, Glen Baker of Blanchester, Ohio and two sisters, Evelyn Love of London, Ky., Dolores Mosley Harrigate, Tenn.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dominik Salgado

Dominik Gonzales Salgado, a newborn, died March 23, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at Greenwood Cemetery Babyland with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Gonzales of Pecos; his father, Sergio Diaz Salgado of Ojinaga, Mexico and one brother, John Paul Gonzales of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clemente Jaramillo

Clemente Jaramillo, Sr., 96, of Pecos, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass is scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Barstow, was a retired farmer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jaramillo was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jaramillo and one son, Eliseo Jaramillo. Survivors include eight sons, Jose, Francisco, Ernesto, Daniel, Victor, Clemente Jr.

Jaramillo of Pecos, Manuel Jaramillo of Odessa, Hector Jaramillo of Big Spring; three daughters, Rachel J. Banuelos of Odessa, Emma Almaray, Maria Hernandez of Pecos; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nora Nunez

Nora Sais Nunez, 89, of Pecos, died Monday, March 19, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Cris S. Nunez, Joe Nunez of Midland; one brother, Sisto Sais of Odessa; five sisters, Norberta Jasso, Antonia Mendoza, Carmen Jasso and Florentina Dominguez of Pecos; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apolonia Rubio

Apolonia P. Rubio, 78, of Pecos, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at her home.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, March 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Colorado, Texas, was a longtime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Manuel Rubio of Flower Mound, Danny Rubio of Pecos, Ismael Rubio of Lubbock, Israel Rubio of Pecos; five daughters, Teresa Prieto and Lisa Fuentes of Pecos, Eliser Rayos of Carlsbad, N.M., Erlinda Shannon of Beaumont; five brothers, Monico Pisana of San Antonio, Eusevio Pisana of Grand Prairie, Domingo Pisana of Roswell, N.M., Manuel Pisana of Mesquite, Bill Pisana of Austin; six sisters, Gabina Hernandez of Pecos, Candida Pisana of Odessa, Juanita Acosta of Carlsbad, N.M., Cecilia Garcia of Odessa, Linda Minjarez of Mesquite, Christina Guerrero of Odessa; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darr Snailum

Darr Dwight "Puney" D. Snailum , Fort Stockton, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Odessa. He was 76 years old.

Born May 13, 1930 in Bryson, Texas, he was the son of Lee and Grace Turner Snailum. Snailum was self employed in Fort Stockton for many years.

He and Nancy Calley were united in marriage in July 1962 and they were residents of Pecos from 1947 until they moved to Fort Stockton in July 1974. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of the Pecos Optimist Club, was a long time member of the Reeves County Sheriff’s Posse and loved to fish, boat and motorhome.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bonita Snailum Pyatt and Claudia Snailum Nunley, and his brothers, Billy Joe Snailum and Charles Ray Snailum.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Snailum, Fort Stockton; his daughter, Darrla Lynn Pules and husband, Gerardo, Fort Stockton; his sons, Alan Kent Haley and Mark Wayne Haley, both of Kermit; Darr Dwight Pierce and wife Pam, Plano; and Randolph Lee Pierce, Gilmer, survive him.

Snailum is also survived by his sister, Shirley Ann Jordan and husband, Raymond, Marble Falls; his brothers, Ted Wayne Snailum and wife Peggy, Horseshoe Bay, Jerry Don Snailum and wife, Jackie, Fairview; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many great friends.

Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Friday, March 23, at 4 p. m., with Reverend Dr. Jim Miles officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Darr's name to First Presbyterian Church, West Texas Boys' Ranch, The American Heart Association, or a favorite charity.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

Maria Venegas

Maria Herrera Venegas of Pecos, Texas entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 17, 2007. She was born March 10, 1924 in Indio, Texas, to Francisco and Lucina Herrera.

Proceeded in death by her parents, six sons and one daughter Lupita Pena, grandson Patrick Venegas, siblings Natividad Madrid and Guadalupe Herrera She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life devotion to Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro sustained her in life and sustained her in death. Her life long devotion was handed down to her as a child by her loving grandmother Apolonia Herrera. Anyone who visited her could see her devotion to the Blessed Mother. She would almost always be caught praying her novena and rosary which she held in her hands until the end.

Her family was her life, her pride and her joy. She will be sadly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Guadalupe C. Venegas. Two sons Alvaro H. Venegas (Delma), Alvian H. Venegas, two daughters Norma V. Montalvo (Rene), Nora H. Venegas (Joe Galindo), Son in law Jose O. Pena.,

four granddaughters Yvonne Venegas, Sarah & Lillianna Pena, and Maria Montalvo, eight grandsons John Venegas, Gregorio Pena (Michelle), Enrique Pena (Diana), Pepe Pena, Heriberto, Francisco and Vicente Montalvo and Jorge Galindo, three great grandchildren Zander Pena, Gracie Gonzalez, Nydia Lupita Pena.

She is also survived by one sister Socorro Vasquez (Juan), four brothers Francisco Herrera (Francisca), Lucio Herrera (Rejina), Cayetano Herrera (Senovia), & Antonio Herrera (Teresa), Sisters-in-law Antonia Herrera & Trine Venegas, Brother In-law Irineo Venegas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Pecos Funeral Home, rosary following 7:30 p.m. The celebration of life will be Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, Father Amador Garza officiating. Interment at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Virginia Allen

Virginia Reece Allen, of Abilene, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 16, 2007.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1915, in Tolar, Tx., to Eldon T. “Bae” and Ora Miller. Virginia married Jesse John Reece on June 19, 1932 in Tolar, Tx. and had two children, Jesse Lee Reece and Oscar Eldon Reece. Jesse John Reece was killed in an airplane accident in 1943. Virginia married Marion Acie Allen on March 6, 1960 in Barstow. She moved to Abilene from Barstow in 1984.

Virginia had worked for many years in Pecos and Barstow. Virginia or “Gin-Gin” as all of the grandkids called her had many hobbies and activities that she enjoyed. She liked playing in the Canasta Club in Barstow, which she belonged to for many years, but her most recent games she enjoyed were Spinners, Yahtzee and Bingo. She loved to crochet and made many lovely afghans which will be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come. Virginia was a member of the Woodlawn Church of Christ since moving to Abilene.

Her parents, husbands, Jesse John Reece and Marion Acie Allen, and her son, Oscar Eldon Reeves, preceded her in death.

Survivors include, Jesse and Kitty Reece of Abilene; three grandchildren, Andy and Teri Reece of Abilene; Greg and Tammie Reece of Euless; and Julie and David Sartor of Abilene; seven great-grandchildren, Whitney, Brynn, Makenzie, Brett and Chessie Reece, Zach Sartor and Susana Reece Siedel.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at Tolar Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St., Abilene, Tx. A visitation will be on Monday, from 5-6:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to the Hospice of the Big Country and the staff of the Sears Methodist Nursing Center. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Tx. 79605.

Maria Adolfa Dutchover

Maria Adolfa Dutchover, 70, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Dallas.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Pablo Matta officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 29, 1936, in Presidio, was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include, her husband, David Dutchover, Jr.; three sons, David, James and Benjamin Dutchover; three daughters, Sandra Jacoby, Wanda Granier and Lorraine Gonzalez; grandchildren, David, Dena, Samantha, Charles, Angelica, Richard, Gizelle, Danielle, Adrian and Jonathan; brothers and sisters, Juan Matta Jr., Eloisa Casias, Paz Matta, Virginia Ramirez, Yolanda Ramirez, Hector Matta, Raul Matta, Manuel G. Matta and Maria Regino. Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Dulces Machuca

Dulces Machuca, 63, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carol Machuca of San Angelo; one son, Steve Machuca of San Angelo and one daughter, Irene Cangas of San Angelo.

Marcelino Natividad

Marcelino R. Natividad, 86, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at his residence.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 18, 1920, as a retired farmer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Rita Natividad of Pecos; three sons, Marcelino Jr., Augustine Natividad of Pecos, Oscar Natividad of Arlington; four daughters, Katy Rayos, Cruz Natividad, Sally Vasquez, Lupe Natividad of Pecos; one sister, Manuela Natividad of Pecos; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Hoffman

Jack Lane Hoffman, 76, of Balmorhea, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Methodist Church in Balmorhea with Ernie Vineyard officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born May 8, 1930, in Smithville, was a retired principal, had served in the U.S. Army, was a longtime Balmorhea resident and a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, Lucretia Hoffman of Balmorhea; one son, Bill Hoffman of Balmorhea; one daughter, Teresa Shackelford of Roswell, N.M. and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Toyah-Limpia SWCD or Balmorhea Methodist Church.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Roman

Raul M. Roman, 81, his spirit went to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2007.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, March 9, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born March 14, 1925, to Manuel and Gregoria Roman in Big Spring, lived in several West Texas cities before residing in El Paso in 1962 and retired from the El Paso ISD on Sept. 1, 1991.

His hobbies included playing baseball, dancing, singing and playing his guitar.

Roman inspired his family by his faith in Jesus Christ.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 57 years, Eloisa; children, Viola Hernandez (Manny), Racheal Roman, Raul M. “Coco” Roman Jr., Daniel Roman (Martha), Alvaro Roman and Errol Roman. Grandchildren, Cynthia Colorado, Robert Colorado, Ruben Colorado, Jaime Roman, Salina Roman, Crystal Roman, Aaron Roman, stepgrandchildren, Karla Palmer (Bill) and Kim Rose, 11 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, seven sisters, three brothers and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Grace Box

Grace Janelle Box, 82, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with Melvin Darnell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Stamford, Texas, Haskell County, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of Christ.

Box was preceded in death by her husband, Loring D. Box; great-granddaughter, Brittany Shawn O’Neal; eight brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Hugh and Ronald Box of Pecos; two daughters, Janice Emerson of Plano, Nancy Upchurch of Monahans; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Patino

Maria Tarango Patino, 46, of Big Spring, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Big Spring.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born July 11, 1960, was a housewife, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Patino was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine Tarango and Josefa Fuentes.

Survivors include her husband, Raymundo Salgado of Big Spring; three sons, Sonny Patino of Monahans, Christopher and Jose Inez Patino of Pecos; three daughters, Janie and Hilary Patino of Pecos, Maria Maya Salgado of San Angelo; five brothers, Jimmy, Martin and Ruben Tarango of Pecos, Arturo Jimenez of Pecos, David Tarango of San Angelo; one sister, Celia Almuina of Midland and 16 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Roman

Services are incomplete for Raul Roman, of Balmorhea, who died Monday, March 5, 2007, in El Paso.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucio Quintana

Services are incomplete for Lucio Quintana, 94, of Balmorhea, who died Monday, March 5, 2007.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roll call was answered by quoting a “pure Texas expression.”

Mrs. Cate served delicious refreshments to those in attendance.

Anna Elam

Anna L. (Cramer) Elam, 84, of Monahans, (formerly of Ft. Stockton) died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the Monahans Managed Care Center in Monahans.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

She was born March 9, 1922, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, worked as a secretary at Firestone Tire and Supply in Ft. Stockton and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Ft. Stockton.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Gene Clay of Dunn; two brothers, Roy Cramer of Euless, William Cramer of El Paso; eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Harkey Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe McCormick

Joe McCormick, 57, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at his home after a long illness.

A private family memorial will be held.

He was born July 6, 1949, in Houston, lived in Pecos for a long time, graduated from Pecos High School in 1967 and was a musician.

Survivors include his parents, Geraldine and Harold McCormick of Ft. Stockton; one brother, Jay McCormick of Dallas; three sisters, Cindy Phillips of Dallas, Merrie Hammond of Midland and Laurie Cobb of Gary, Tx.

Arturo G. Natividad

Arturo G. Natividad, 50, of Lubbock, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 22, 1956, in Artesia, N.M., was a longtime Pecos resident, a communication specialist and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Natividad of Lubbock; one son, Arturo Jr. “Mikey” Natividad of Lubbock; his parents, Marcelino and Rita Natividad of Pecos; three brothers, Marcelino Jr. and Augustine Natividad of Pecos, Oscar Natividad of Arlington; four sisters, Katy Rayos, Cruz Natividad, Sally Vasquez and Lupe Natividad of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Scott

Pearl Elizabeth Smith, 80, of Searcy, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy, Ark. and funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Downtown Church of Christ.

She was born May 24, 1926, in Enid, Okla., the daughter of John and Pearl Herring Grayum, was raised in Pecos, and she and her husband, Paul Scott, Sr., founded the “Sojourners,” a national ministry of the Church of Christ, based in Marshall.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Searcy; three sons, Paul Scott, Jr. of West Yellowstone, Montana, Tom Scott of Pantego, Tx., Andy Scott of Searcy, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Muniz

Jesus Muniz, 61, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at his residence. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 24, 1945, in San Antonio Del Bravo, Chih., Mexico, was a farmer, a longtime Coyanosa resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Marcario Muniz of Odessa, Pablo Muniz of Midland, Marco Lee Muniz of Coyanosa; two brothers, Pedro Muniz of Monahans, Antonio Muniz of Pecos; six sisters, Aurora Guardian of Casas Grandes, Ariz., Apolonia Ornelas of Balmorhea, Juanita Muniz of Monahans, Cruz Mendoza of Morton, Ramona Baeza of Coyanosa, Refugia Olivas of Artesia, N.M. and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Muniz

Sylvia S. Muniz, 49, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at her residence. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born April 29, 1957, in Coyame, Chih., Mexico, was a longtime Coyanosa resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Marcario Muniz of Odessa, Pablo Muniz of Midland, Marco Lee Muniz of Coyanosa; her mother, Ramona Salcido of Coyame, Chih., Mexico; one brother, Gilberto Barrera of Pecos; one sister, Sulema Muniz of Pecos and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Norman

James Dewey Norman, Sr., 70, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mac McCormick officiating. He was a member of the Texas Tech Anatomical Gift Program.

He was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, had served in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired truck driver, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Norman was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Goodman Norman; his father, James E. Norman; one brother, William Pearce Norman; one sister, Dolores Wise Carver and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include two sons, James Norman Jr. of Marble Falls, Terry Norman of Griffis, Georgia; one daughter, Rhonda Owens of Piedmont, South Carolina and one brother, Bobby Lee Norman of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy McCarty

Dorothy Mae McCarty, 76, went home peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2007. She was born on May 8, 1930 in Olney, Texas to the late W.T. and Laura Jones.

She was raised and educated in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School in 1947. She met and later married Herbert McCarty on June 14, 1947. She moved to Pecos in 1964 and lived there until 1991. She had worked for the Reeves County Hospital as a Ward Clerk. Later she went to work for Pecos ISD. She retired in Llano, Texas and later moved to Midland in 1999.

Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, collecting Antiques and dinning out.

She was a very compassionate and loving person. She was also a very family oriented individual.

Dorothy was a member of North Temple Baptist Church of Pecos.

She is preceded in death by: Her parents

Brother: Raymond W. Jones

She is survived by her Husband of 60 years Herbert McCarty of Midland

Sons: Danny Ray and wife Ginny McCarty of Midland

Herb Allan and wife Sharon McCarty of Midland

Daughters: Sandra and husband Freddie Daniel of Winters, TX

Peggy Cox of Pecos, TX

Sister: Edith Faye Looney of Eunice, NM

Eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.

Graveside service will be held on Monday February 12, 2007 at 12:00 PM at Serenity Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Don Knight officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Select Specialty Hospital in Midland, TX

Services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: pipkin@nts-online.net

Marjorie Nichols

Marjorie Nichols, 95, of Carrollton, formerly of Barstow, died Friday, February 09, 2007 in Farmers Branch. She was born June 25, 1911 to Josiah and Donnie Stitt Black. She married Wendell Nichols on June 25, 1934 in Barstow. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1996.

Funeral service will be Monday, February 12, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Barstow with Rev. Nancy Willett officiating. Burial will follow at Barstow Cemetery.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Betty Nichols of Carrollton, brother, Charles Black of El Paso, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Charlie Nichols.

DeBerry Funeral Directors of Denton is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Matta

Alice Apolinar Matta, 56, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 23, 1950, in Pecos, was a payroll supervisor for the Town of Pecos City, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Matta was preceded in death by her father, Frank Apolinar Sr. and two brothers, Steve and Frank “Kokie” Apolinar Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Matta; her mother, Mary C. Apolinar; three daughters, Diane Morelan of San Antonio, Sara Matta West of Pecos, Crystal Matta of Odessa; four sons, Ronnie Matta of Pecos, Darren Matta of Midland, Christopher Matta of Odessa, Ernest Matta Jr. of Georgia; one brother, Benjamin Apolinar of Texas City; four sisters, Mary Ann Apolinar of Texas City, Rachel Dominguez of San Antonio, Sylvia Apolinar of Pecos, Dolores “Dee Dee” Apolinar of Pecos, Patricia Apolinar of San Antonio and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Isaias Renteria

Isaias “Cheyenne” Renteria, 71, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, Feb. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

He was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Presidio, was a lifetime Pecos resident, an auto mechanic, and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Aurora R. Renteria of Pecos; one son, Jaime Renteria of Midland, three daughters, Sylvia Renteria and Rosemary Madrid of Midland, Esmeralda Suarez of Odessa; one brother, Pablo Renteria of Pecos; one sister, Maria Luz Diaz of Wickett; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Lewis

Howell "Andrew" Lewis, 72, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at his home in Veribest, Tx.

He was born August 25, 1934, in El Paso, the eldest child to Howell and Evelyn Lewis, members of a pioneer ranching family in Otero County, NM.

Mr. Lewis was a life-long and well-respected cattleman, having managed cattleyards in Reeves and Tom Green counties. He was also well known for his integrity and fairness in business dealings, his love of history and story-telling and his appreciation of good cattle and fine horses.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald Lewis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joy Lewis; children, G.L. Lewis, Barry Lewis and wife Lou, Mark Lewis, all of Balmorhea, TX, and Elizabeth Lewis and fiancé Michael Davis of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Dana Hoss, and husband Brad of Ness City, KS, Andy Lewis and fiancée Christy Jones of Alpine, TX, James Lewis and Allan Lewis of Balmorhea, TX and Dillon Davis and Nikole Davis of San Antonio, TX; brother Pete Lewis and wife Minnie of Dell City, TX and sister-in-law Mary Lewis of Pecos, TX; nephews Bill Lewis of Tularosa, NM, Marty Lewis of Portales, NM, Casey Lewis of Sonora, TX and Kenneth Lewis of Dell City, TX; nieces Brenda Etcheverry of Carlsbad, NM, Leeta Lewis of Wink, TX and Deborah Hickox of Dell City, TX, as well as numerous relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX on Tuesday, January 30, from 2-4 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 1, at 1 p.m.

(MST) at the family cemetery in Cienega, NM, near Dell City, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations that be made to West Texas Rehab or The American Cancer Society.

Juan Perez

Juan Bustamante Perez, 52, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1954, in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico, was an oilfield employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Celestina Cerna of Pecos; his parents, Jose Santos and Carlota Perez of Rodeo Durango, Mexico; one son, Juan Perez Jr. of Midland; two daughters, Veronica P. Ornelas of Pecos, Nicolette Pena of Midland; one brother, Martin B. Perez of Mexico; five sisters, Bennie B., Paulina B., Alicia B., Guadalupe B., Margarita B. and Teresa B. Perez, all of Rodeo, Mexico and one grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Shepherd

Emma L. Shepherd, 94, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, at First United Methodist Church with David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 4, 1912, in Dublin, Texas, was a retired teacher, had lived in Pecos a long time and was a Methodist.

Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Shepherd; her parents and five brothers.

Survivors include two brothers, Sam McAnally of Brady, John McAnally of Llano; two sisters, Catherine Ross of Houston, Evelyn Winn of Carlsbad, N.M. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William R. Sewell

William Reeves Sewell born Barstow Texas, November 13, 1926, Died Janary 2, 2007.

Son of Floyd & Mamie Sewell; grandson of WIlliam A. Sewell who opened the first general merchandise store in Barstow, circa 1910. William was raised in Visalia, California. He sailed with the Matson Lines in the south PAcific for 10 years and then held a career in home building and real estate in Honolulu, Hawaii. William was Hawaii's first Home Inspector. He retired to Danville California.

William is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth of Danville, California; three children William Shaw Sewell (Nova Scotia) Michele Elaine Harris (Hawaii) and Scott Reeves Sewell (California) and sister Mary Frances Alexander (Arizona.)

Rodolfo Inostroza

Rodolfo “Rudy” Inostroza, 55, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso.

Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 24, 1951, in Juarez, Mexico, was an oil field worker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Ruben Inostroza of Austin, Rene Inostroza of Pecos; two daughters, Clarissa Inostroza of Midland, Cecilia Ramirez of Pecos; five sisters, Yolanda I. Mamey of El Paso, Irma Martinez of El Paso, Judy Padilla of El Paso, Patricia Villanueva of Midland, Lorena Inostroza of Juarez, Mexico and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daraliene Smith

Daraliene Elaine Smith, 67, of Del Rio, died Jan. 15, 2007.

Memorial funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at the First Presbyterian Church at 220 Spring Street, Del Rio, with Reverend Dan Snider officiating. She was born April 1, 1939, in Denver, Colo., was a schoolteacher with SFDRISD, beginning in 1987 at Lamar Elementary and then at Calderon Elementary School. She was also an officer with Delta Kappa gamma and a member of the Eastern Stars of Ruth Chapter in Deming, N.M.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Smith of Del Rio; two sons, Brad Lee Smith of Lake City, Colo., Stacy Lee Smith of Midland; grandson, Dylen Smith of Lake City, Colo.; cousins: Sandy Murray of Escondido, Calif, Glenda “Sig” Potter of Nevada; nieces: Cindy Mintz of Ramona, Calif. and Jeanne Norton of Poway, Calif.

In lieu of usual remembrances, donations can be made to Hospice of Val Verde Regional Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1334, Del Rio, Tx. 78841 or First Presbyterian Church, Del Rio.

Funeral arrangements with G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, LTD of Del Rio, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas 78840.

Allen Williams

Allen Aubry Williams, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007.

He was born Jan. 27, 1925, in St. Augustine, Tx., during WWII joined the United States Navy in October of 1942, served at Guadal Canal and in the Phillipine Islands as a ship cook and on the land crew. He was in the Naval Reserves for 10 years after WWII was over. On return from his naval duties on Jan. 6, 1945, he started working in the oilfield. He worked for Rowan Drilling Company for 32 years, working in all levels of the oil field, working up to drilling supervisor. He lived in Odessa, Pecos area most of his life.

Williams was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Williams, Norman Williams, Jim Anderson and grandson Tommy Joe Tucker.

Survivors include his wife, Dot Williams of the home; brother, B.J. Anderson of Ft. Worth; children, Steve Williams of Austin, Josan Mitz of Hay Fork, Calif., Julie Williams of Hays, Kansas, Roger Walser of Yukon, Missouri, Gary Walser of the Phillipines, Beverly Bishop of Pecos, Dixie Tolbert of Sulphur, Okla., Debra Williams of Tulsa, Okla., Allen Williams Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Scott Williams of Kansas City, Kansas; 27 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Esequiel Ornelas

Esequiel Ornelas, 50, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 17, 1956, in Pecos, was a mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Ornelas was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ornelas, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Maria Eva Holguin; one son, Joe Ornelas of Dallas; three daughters, Joann and Tabitha Ornelas of Amarillo, Tammy Flores of Big Spring; 10 brothers, Lico and Robert Ornelas of Pecos, Vicente Ornelas of North Dakota, Frank Ornelas of Barstow, Freddy, Charlie and Francisco Ornelas of San Antonio, Antonio Ornelas of El Paso, Bobby Ornelas of Madera, Calif., Raul Ornelas of Juarez; eight sisters, Modesta Lara, Cruz Garcia, Petra Ortiz, Prissy Ornelas, Carmela Ornelas, all of Pecos, Syria Garcia of Del Rio, Dora Ornelas of Monahans and Peggy Gonzales of Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuela Rodriguez

Manuela Evaro Rodriguez, 86, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 1, 1920, in Carlsbad, N.M., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by four brothers, Juan E., Isidro E., Eusebio E. and Frank E. Rodriguez.

Survivors include one sister, Maria R. Rubio.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melody Wilkinson

Melody Ann Wilkinson, 51, of Mentone, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pyote Cemetery with Brother Richard Ray officiating.

She was born March 19, 1955, in Fruitvale, Tx., was a homemaker and a member of Wink First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Wilkinson of Mentone; two sons, Clifford Raymon Wilkinson of Yuma, Ariz., William Wilkinson II of Mentone; one daughter, Jacque Nicole Wilkinson of Mentone; two brothers, M.J. Anglin of Monahans, Roland Anglin of El Paso; three sisters, Louise McGee, Ruby Anglin and Linda Butler, all of Sulfur Springs, Tx. and two grandchildren.

Family Services Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Winkles

Allen Ray Winkles, 33, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, at West Park Baptist Church.

Winkles was born June 17, 1973, in Pecos, had lived in Pecos a long time, was a courier driver and a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Preston and Kaleb Allen Winkles of Odessa; one daughter, Tazia LeeAn Winkles of Odessa; his parents, Wayne and Rhonda Winkles of Lubbock; grandparents, Selma Carrell of Pecos, Sue Winkles of Lubbock and Odell Winkles of Hobbs, N.M. and one sister, Mary Winkles of Lubbock.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Blackstock

Dale Blackstock, age 80, born in Water Valley, TX. on May 17, 1926. He moved to Pecos, TX. In 1957.

Mr. Blackstock passed away on Tuesday January 9th, 2007.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday the 12th of January at the Church of Christ on 4th and Bois D’arc at 2:30 p.m. followed by graveside service at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife , Tommie Jo Blackstock. Son, Rocky and wife Darla Blackstock. Daughters, Donna and husband David Switzer, and Glenda Causey. Stepsons, Joe (Skeeter) and wife Brenda Smith and the late Stanley Smith. Step-daughter, Kay and husband Kent Knab. Twelve grandchildren and sixteen great -grand children.

Jackie Glover

Jackie Dee Glover, 68, of Sweetwater, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at his residence.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, at Balmorhea Cemetery in Balmorhea.

He was born Jan. 25, 1938, in Knox City, Tx., was a member of Roscoe First Baptist Church, retired from the State of Texas in 2000 after 20 years of service working for the Balmorhea Highway Department eight years and the Texas Corrections Department at Snyder about 12 years. He loved rodeoing and lived in Sweetwater since 1976.

Survivors include his wife, RaVona Glover of Sweetwater; two sons, Loby Glover and wife Chandra of Cedar Hill, Chad Glover of Houston; step-son Dusty Rector and wife Linda of South Lake; one sister, Nancy Jane Hogue and husband Archie of Silver City, N.M.; one brother, Mike Glover and wife Sandy of Ozona; four grandchildren, Jaime and Kourtney Glover, Ashley and Alex Rector. Honorary pallbearers: Don Underwood, Milton Christman, Jack Shoemake, Benny Benz, Donnie Rannefeld, Jerry Heflin, Jim Moore, Fidel Martinez, and all TDC Guards of the Price Daniel Unit in Snyder.

Joan Porter

Joan Margaret (Smith) Porter, 69, of Lockney, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Lockney Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, with Dr. Carl Moman, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Vernon, graduated from Vernon High School in 1956 and from Wayland Baptist College in 1960 with a degree in religious education with endorsements in English as a Second Language and reading from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M., she taught elementary school in Lovington, N.M. and later at Highland Elementary School in Plainview. She also taught in Pecos and Balmorhea. She was active in a number of professional education organizations and joined her husband in his music and pastoral work in a variety of communities. Porter was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Joe Hoyle and one brother, Charles Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Claude W. Porter of Lockney; three daughters, Jolene Mohindroo of Katy, Vonda Porter of Fort Worth and Ailese Blomquist of Haltom City; one son, Richard Porter of Plainview; one brother, A.L. Smith of Waukesha, Wis. and two grandchildren.

The family requests memorials to the 104th Psalm Scholarship Fund c/o Wayland Baptist University.

Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney is in charge of arrangements.

Roy Hill

Roy Hill, 67, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Oct. 5, 1939, in Rising Star, Tx., served in the U.S. Air Force, was an auto glass repairman and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Hill of Pecos; one son, Thomas Edgard Hill of Odessa; two brothers, Norman Hill of Pecos, Jack Hill of Lewisville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harry Reddick

Harry Bynum Reddick, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 South Hwy. 195, in Killeen. He was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Lawton, Okla., served in the U.S. Airforce in England in 1941, with the 305th Bombardment Squadron. While in the service he met Iris Eva Gregory of Leicester, England and they married on Dec. 24, 1944, in the Holy Apostle Church of England. He also attended Cisco Junior College for several years and the couple moved to Pecos in 1950, where he managed Powell and Sons (John Deere) Tractor Company for 35 years.

Reddick was preceded in death by one son, Michael John Warrick Reddick; two brothers, Roger Henry Reddick of Lake Worth and Lee Roy Reddick of Pioneer, Tx.

Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Ann Oden of Pecos, Marilyn Faye Clawson of Regency, Virginia Marie Graham of Scottsdale, Ariz., Andrea Rae Cherry of Houma, LA., Mary Lou Shipman of New Bloomfield, MO; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that any flowers be sent to the home in Pecos.

Elia R. Orona

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a lengthy illness at Hospice House in Odessa, on Jan. 3, 2007, surrounded by those who loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Raymundo Orona, daughter Leonor Jenkins and husband David, granddaughters, Hannah and Leah all of Odessa. Daughters Frances Orona of Peoria, Ariz., Melinda Minjarez of Odessa, grandchildren, Lisa Ruiz and husband Armando, great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Sierra Ruiz of Carlsbad, N.M., and grandson Joshua Orona of Odessa. Son Ray Orona and wife Lupe, granddaughters Monica, Victoria and Veronica all of Broken Arrow, Okla. Her father Pedro Rodriguez of Pecos and brothers Julio, Andrew, Gene, Israel and Hector and sisters Louisa, Isidra, Isabel and Tina.

She is preceded in death by her mother Leonor Rodriguez and brothers Ben and Pete Rodriguez.

Funeral services will be under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Pecos Funeral Home with burial following at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Carlos Carrasco

Carlos “Carlitos” Carrasco, 66, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Pecos, had served in the U.S. Army, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Maria Carrasco and one sister, Matilda Jaquez.

Survivors include two sisters, Eliza Velasquez of Midland and Marcela “Margie” C. Tarin of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Contreras

Mary G. Contreras, 67, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born April 15, 1939, in Mason, Tx., had worked in culinary, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Contreras was preceded in death by both parents, Abelino and Maxima Gonzales.

Survivors include three sons, Juan Contreras III, Michael Contreras of Pecos, Jody Contreras of Odessa; two daughters, Amy Contreras of Odessa, Diana Contreras of Pecos; one brother, Abelino Gomez Jr. of Pecos; two sisters, Lily Machuca, Julia Garcia of Pecos and seven grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Sears

Marie Rose Sears, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Sears donated her body to Texas Tech University Sciences Center School of Medicine.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born June 2, 1915, in Travis County to George and Heddi (Miller) Rose. She married James (Jabo) Sears on Nov. 10, 1939 in Carlsbad, N.M. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2002. Her sister, Alma Rose Stephens, and brothers, George and Lewis Rose also preceded her in death.

At one time, Sears was the head of nurses at Reeves County Hospital. In act, she started the Ladies Auxiliary at the hospital and later the Friends of the Museum, had been an active leader with Rainbow Girls, member of the Eastern Star, member of the Twentieth Century Club and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos.

Survivors include one sister, Minnie Beene of Kerrville; a sister-in-law, Jonye Walker Moscarelli of Houston, a brother-in-law, Jerry Sears of Reno, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to The West of the Pecos Museum, the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos, or the charity of choice.

2006 Obituaries

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