Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Claude McKinley Moody, 80, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2025. He is fondly remembered as “the man who walked his dog” around his neighborhood.

Claude was born in Balmorhea, Texas, to Jack and Cora Moody and moved to Pecos when he was 4 years old. He graduated from Pecos High School and served in the U.S. Army during...

Sep 7, 2025

Jerry David Thomason, 94, of Pecos, Texas passed away on September 7, 2025 in Olton, Texas. 

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Ron Mouser of First Methodist Church officiating. 

Jerry was born in El Paso, Texas to Homer David and Harriett (Archer) Thomason on July 13, 1931. He married Melba Loys Gray...

Sep 7, 2025

Margaret Diane Teague, 78, of Pecos, passed away on September 7th 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by family, after a long illness.

Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at Pecos Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday September 17th 2025 at 4th & Bois d' Arc Church of Christ. With Todd Davis...

Sep 6, 2025

Manuel Solis Jr., 63 of Pecos, TX passed away on September 6th, 2025, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be held at Pecos Funeral Home Monday, September 15th with a rosary at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, September 16th at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Manuel was born in Pecos...

Sep 6, 2025

Jimmy Dee Boatman, (Retired Sgt) 76, of Pecos, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Pecos.

Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 to 8:00, Friday 9:00 to 9:00, at Pecos Funeral Home.

The funeral will be held Saturday, September 13th at 11:00 am with Dr Kevin G Mitchell of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Mr Evergreen cemetery. Arrangements are...

Sep 1, 2025

Debra Sauceda passed away in her home peacefully on September 1, 3025. Debra was the beloved youngest daughter of Jim Eugene White and Willie Mae White. She was born on September 29, 1957 in Pecos, TX.

Debra grew up in the Pecos community and graduated from Pecos High School in 1976. She lived in Pecos most of her life and is...

Aug 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mario Olivas

Mario Olivas, age 52, passed away on August 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Mario brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Born with a heart full of generosity and a spirit that never aged, Mario was known for his famous hot dogs—cooked with love and served with...

Aug 26, 2025

Joseluis Galindo Rodriguez passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on June 12, 1949, in Ft. Stockton, Texas, to Elias and Juanita Rodriguez.

Joseluis grew up in Ft. Stockton and lived there until his mid-20s. At just 15 years old, he met the love of his life, Estella Rayos. After years of dating...

Aug 25, 2025

Manuel "Manolo" Morales, a beloved musician and cherished member of the Pecos community, peacefully departed this world on August 25, 2025, at the age of 72, in his hometown of Pecos, Texas.

Born on July 16, 1953, in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico, Manuel held a profound love for music that inspired him throughout his life, originating from his childhood dreams.

From a young...

Aug 24, 2025

Aug 22, 2025

Danny Salcido, a beloved son, father, and brother, was born on July 6, 1969, in Pecos, Texas, to Alicia Salcido. He attended Pecos High School, laying the foundation for a life characterized by hard work and dedication.

Danny devoted himself to the oil and construction industries, where he worked tirelessly as a workover rig hand and in various construction roles.

Danny is...

Aug 20, 2025

Gilbert Levario Gochicoa of Pecos, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1944 in Pecos Texas to Alberto Gochicoa and Alta Gracia Levario Gochicoa.

He was an Army veteran and he worked for Compressor Systems Inc. for over 20 years and was a skilled carpenter by trade.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents Alberto and...

Aug 20, 2025

Carmen Montoya

July 16, 1953 – August 20, 2025 - Pecos, Texas

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria del Carmen Montoya, 72, of Pecos, Texas, who passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Pecos Funeral Home. A...

Aug 18, 2025

Mario J. L Flores (Tata), 81, of Pecos Texas, passed away on August 18th, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at Pecos Funeral Home from 1:00pm-9:00pm with a rosary from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00am at Santa Rosa de Lima Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Evergreen...

Aug 14, 2025

Joe O. Peña

December 13, 1958 – August 14, 2025

Joe O. Peña, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 13, 1958, in Pecos, Texas, he was the eldest son of Raymundo and Carmen Peña.

A devoted Catholic, Joe married the love of his life, Guadalupe “Lupita” Peña, in 1980. Together, they built...

Aug 13, 2025

Phyllis June Brisbin, age 66, of Pecos, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home. She was born September 24, 1958, in Needles, California, a daughter of the late Jim and Virginia Brisbin of Sonora, Texas.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Brisbin and her parents, Jim and Virginia Brisbin.

Phyllis moved to Pecos in 1982 and is...

Aug 10, 2025

Esmeralda “Mimi” Aldaco, 25, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Pecos, Texas.

Esmeralda “Mimi” Aldaco was born in Pecos, Texas, on October 26, 1999. Mimi was the daughter of Ruben Montaño and Monette Baeza, alongside her biological mother, Margarita Armendariz. She was baptized in the Catholic Church by her aunt, Alma Romo. She graduated from Pecos...

Aug 1, 2025

Antonio M. "Tony" Trujillo, a cherished member of the Pecos community, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Pecos, Texas.

Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary service at 7 PM.

Funeral Mass for Tony will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August...

Jul 30, 2025

Jul 22, 2025

Delma Hernandez Molinar

September 6, 1936 – July 22, 2025

A longtime and devoted Pecos educator, Delma Hernandez Molinar, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2025, at her home in Pecos, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 6, 1936, in Alpine, Texas, to Jesusita and David Hernandez, Sr., Delma lived a life centered on faith, family, service, and education. She...