All Obituaries

Luis Pena, 87, of Pecos, Texas passed away on January 23, 2023 in Monahans, Texas. Luis Pena was born in La Mesa, New Mexico to Bernardo and Elena Pena on September 18th, 1935. He married Emma Bitolas on January 6th, 1956 in Pecos, Texas. He worked as a Control Room Operator for Pennzoil for 17 years.   Luis Pena is preceded in death by his brother Matilde Pena, his sister Juanita Muniz, and his Grandson Kevin Ellis Pena. Luis Pena is survived by his wife Emma Pena, his children...

Richard Jose “Ricky” Y. Arreguy, 67 of Pecos, TX died in a tragic motor vehicle accident Thursday, January 19, 2023.He was born Sept 13, 1955, in Pecos, TX to Narcissa and Rafael “Frenchie” Arreguy. He was the youngest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Burbank Senior High school in Sacramento California. He was very proud of his time in the Marine Corps. He returned to Pecos, TX married Delma Dutchover and they raised their three children Terrance, Ricky, and Stephanie...

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Genora Bell Burkholder Prewit, passed away peacefully, at her son’s home in Midland, Texas. Genora was born on August 5, 1927, in Barstow Texas to John G. and Gladys M. Burkholder. She graduated from Barstow High School in 1945 then spent a year at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Genora married Neil H. “Skeeter” Prewit on June 12, 1949, after he returned from serving in the Navy during World War II. While employed by Welex-Halliburton, Skeeter and...

Lucio “Rene” Delgado, 59, beloved Father, Husband, Son, Step-father, Grandfather, and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on January 18, 2023. He entered into this world on September 25, 1963 in Pecos, TX, born to Lino and Celia Delgado. Rene is preceded in death by his parents, Lino and Celia Delgado, his brothers Humberto Delgado and George Zermeno, and his nephew Jonah Delgado. Rene is survived by his wife Misty Delgado; daughter Dyamie Baker (James); daughter...

  Patsy Jean Posey Wheeless, 83, of Pecos, Texas passed away peacefully at her residence on January 11, 2023. Patsy was born in Clarksville, Texas in Red River County to W.T. and Julia Lelon Posey on January 30, 1939. She spent much of her childhood in Fort Stockton, Texas, raising animals and attending stock shows. She received her bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University. She married her beloved Bailey Wheeless in Fort Stockton, Texas on January 20, 1964. She taught...

Maria F. Varela, 94, of Pecos, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Pecos, Texas. Maria F. Ramirez Varela was born in Cienga De Escobar,  Durango Mexico to Nemesio Ramirez and Rumalda Arambula. She married Jose B. Varela in March, of 1956. She was a housewife all her life.  Maria F. Ramirez was preceded in death by her Husband Jose B. Varela, her brother Florentino Ramirez, two sisters Maria De Jesus Ramirez, and Victoria Ramirez. Maria F. Ramirez is survived by her...

Maria Luisa Medina, 92, of Pecos, Texas, entered the gates of heaven on January 2, 2023. Maria Luisa was born in San Antonio del Bravo to the late Tomas Valles and Santos Rivera on June 21, 1930. Maria Luisa married Adan Medina on June 2, 1956, in San Antonio del Bravo, she was a homemaker, a long time Pecos resident, a Catholic and member of the Guadalupanas Committee. Visitation time will be held on Tuesday, January 10th from 9am – 9pm, with Rosary commencing at 7pm at Pecos...

Ramon F. Hernandez, 70 of Pecos TX, passed away on December 30th, 2022, in Abilene TX. Ramon was born in Saragosa TX, to Isa Flores and Pablo Hernandez on November 16, 1952. He was married to Alicia Hernandez for 48 years in Pecos TX. Ramon worked for Pennzoil for 15 years before retiring. Ramon is preceded in death by both of his parents and several siblings. Ramon is survived by his wife Alicia Hernandez, two daughters Elizabeth Pacheco, Cynthia Hernandez and two sons Jose Luis Hernandez...

  Mattie Jean (Ephriam) Moseley    Mattie Moseley 86, passed away on December 28, 2022, at home with family members by her side, in Pecos, TX.    Mattie was the first daughter born to Irvin (Funny) Ephriam and Lillie Mae (Samuel) Ephriam on September 10, 1936, in Wharton, TX. Mattie lived a life that was filled with prayer, love, faith, and service to humanity. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age and accepted the calling to Evangelism in 1979. Mattie was...

Braulia (Lala) Machuca, 95, of Pecos, passed away on December 26, 2022, in Pecos, TX. Braulia was born to Bonifacia and Macario Acosta in Barrancus de Guadalupe Chihuahua, Mexico on March 26, 1927. She married Salvador Cano Machuca Sr. on August 20, 1949 in Barrancus Chihuahua, Mexico. Braulia loved to sew, cook, bake and listen to music. She will always be remembered for her homemade tamales, biscochos and empanadas. Braulia is preceded in death by her husband Salvador Machuca Sr.;...