Obituaries

Freddie Ramos

Freddie Ramos

Mar 27, 2026

Freddy Ramos, 62, beloved father, grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on March 27, 2026. 

He entered this world on January 9, 1964 in Pecos, Texas, born to Guadalupe and Irene Baeza Ramos. 

He is survived by his brother Jesus Ramos and wife Denise of Canyon; sister Annie Ruth Ramos of Canyon; sister Patricia Hill of Pecos; brother...

David A. McGinty

David A. McGinty

Mar 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of our dad, David Ashley McGinty on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

He was a funny guy who loved his family deeply and was always ready with a classic joke-whether we wanted to hear it or not. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, a chapter of...

Carmen Palomino

Carmen Palomino

Mar 24, 2026

Carmen Gochicoa Palomino, aged 61, of Pecos, went to Heaven on March 24, 2026, at Regional Memorial Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will take place Sunday, March 29, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Monday, March 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Pecos Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2026, also at Pecos Funeral...

Jonathan Eli Rodriguez

Jonathan Eli Rodriguez

Mar 22, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jonathan Eli Rodriguez, aged 19, of Pecos, Texas, who departed this life on March 22, 2026, in Ward County.

Born on July 23, 2006, in Odessa, Texas, to Betsy Lopez, Jonathan’s life, though brief, was marked by dedication and warmth.

Jonathan attended school in Pecos and proudly graduated from Pecos High...

Larry Wayne Windham

Larry Wayne Windham

Mar 21, 2026

Larry Wayne Windham, passed away on March 21, 2026 in Pecos, Texas

Larry Wayne Windham was born in Merkel, Texas, on June 7, 1944, to Buddy and Orene Windham. He was raised in Merkel and graduated from Merkel High School. On June 4, 1965, Larry married the love of his life, Gloria Doan. Shortly after, they moved to Pecos, where Larry...

Daniel L. "Danny" Hernandez

Daniel L. "Danny" Hernandez

Mar 19, 2026

Daniel “Danny” Lopez Hernandez was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend to many. Danny passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Odessa, Texas on March 19th, 2026.

Danny was born to Epifanio and Eva Hernandez on October 10, 1950, in Pecos, Texas. He graduated from Pecos High school in1969, where he thrived as a track athlete. Then,...

Lorenzo "Larry" B. Rodriguez

Lorenzo "Larry" B. Rodriguez

Mar 13, 2026

Lorenzo Rodriguez, lovingly known as Larry to his friends and family, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was 71 years old. 

Larry was born on September 21, 1954, in Pecos, Texas. Throughout his life he was known for his strong work ethic, steady character, and deep devotion to his family. He spent his life...

Manuel C. Villanueva

Manuel C. Villanueva

Mar 11, 2026

Manuel C. Villanueva, lovingly known as “Mellie,” was born on March 5, 1946, in Big Spring, Texas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 11, 2026, in Pecos at the age of 80.

Manuel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life centered around family, hard work, and enjoying the simple moments with the people he...

Lidia Rodriguez de Munoz

Lidia Rodriguez de Munoz

Mar 7, 2026

Lidia Rodriguez de Munoz of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico passed away on March 7, 2026 in Pecos, Texas.

Lidia was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on August 20, 1950, to parents Manuel Rodriguez and Josefina Romero.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 9:00am to 9:00pm, with a Rosary to be held at 7:00pm  at Pecos Funeral Home. Services to...

Willie James Kates

Willie James Kates

Mar 6, 2026

Willie James Kates Sr. (“Red”), Passed from this life and entered eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2026 in Odessa, Texas

Visitation for "Red" will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rey Carreon Officiating. 

Burial will follow at...

Salvador A. Nichols Jr

Salvador A. Nichols Jr

Mar 3, 2026

Salvador Aragon Nichols Jr, Passed away on March 3, 2026 in Pecos, Texas. 

Visitation for Salvador will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 11:00am - 9:00pm with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00pm at Pecos Funeral Home. 

Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00 am. Mass is to be held at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic...

Ernest Dominguez

Ernest Dominguez

Feb 18, 2026

Ernest Dominguez, 55, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Pecos.

Ernest was born on May 5, 1970, in Pecos, Texas, to Maria R. Dominguez and Justo Dominguez. Raised in the close-knit Pecos community, Ernest attended Pecos High School. He later continued his education at Odessa College where he built his career as a Commercial Heavy-Duty Truck Driver....

Mary Elizabeth Akins

Mary Elizabeth Akins

Feb 16, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Akins of Pecos TX passed on February 16, 2026 at home.She was born in Dublin Tx to Ulmer Jordan Rackley & Ellen Elizabeth Harris Rackley. She attended school in Dublin Texas. 

She married Billie Joe Akins on February 7, 1950. They lived in various places including Hearn Tx & Roswell, NM before landing in Pecos Tx where they raised...

Helen M. Fobbs

Helen M. Fobbs

Feb 14, 2026

Helen Fobbs, age 66, of Pecos passed away on February 14, 2026 in Round Rock Texas.

Visitation will be 4 PM to 9 PM Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Pecos funeral home.

Helen was born in El Paso Texas to Joe and Mary Lou Corson on September 6, 1959. Helen was part of the rainbow girls and Girl Scouts and also joined...

Phyllis Mae Fisher

Phyllis Mae Fisher

Feb 13, 2026



Phyllis Mae Richardson Fisher, 89, of Loving, New Mexico, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, in the Chihuahuan Desert.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on March 7, 2026, at West Park Baptist Church, Pecos, Texas, with Pastor Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will be a private family ceremony.

Phyllis Mae was born May 14, 1936...

Benito J. Orona Jr

Benito J. Orona Jr

Feb 13, 2026

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Benito J. Orona Jr., 74 of Alexandria, Virginia passed away peacefully in his native home in West Texas.

Benito was born June 12, 1951, in Pecos, Texas, the son of the late Benito and Elodia Jimenez Orona. He met the love of his life in his late 20's and years later married the beautiful late Olga...

Jorge Munoz

Jorge Munoz

Feb 12, 2026

Jorge F. Munoz, 63, Passed on February 12, 2026 in Pecos, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Monday February 16, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Pecos Funeral Home.

Jorge was born in Estacion Conchos, Chihuahua Mexico. He went to school in Ojinaga, Chih. Socorro and Jorge met in January, 1983 and married on October 30, 1992 in Pecos. He...

Edward R. Silex

Edward R. Silex

Feb 9, 2026

Edward Gomez-Silex, 60, of Balmorhea, Texas, was born on February 17, 1966 in Pecos, Texas. 

Our beloved Eddie was preceded in death by his Mother, Manuela (Nellie) Gomez of Pecos, Texas, and grandparents: Tomas and Alvesa Gomez of Balmorhea, Texas. 

He is survived by his only daughter, Stefani (Ansly) Silex of Washington .

Eddie was a man of great faith, always willing to...

Ismael "Smiley" Menchaca

Ismael "Smiley" Menchaca

Feb 8, 2026

Ismael "Smiley" Menchaca, 48 passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00am onTuesday, February 17, 2026 at Greenwood Cemetery..

Smiley was born in Pecos Tx, to Alicia Salcido on June 24,1976..

He attended Pecos High School. He worked as a work over rig hand as well as in construction for 15+ years. 

Smiley is preceded in death by...

Josephine "Jo" Allgood

Josephine "Jo" Allgood

Feb 2, 2026

Josephine “Jo” Allgood, 95, of Barstow, Texas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Jo was born December 7, 1930, in Sage, Arkansas, to James and Beatrice Twilley. She attended school in Oakdale, California, and later made her home in West Texas, where she built a life defined by service, faith, and community.

Jo dedicated much of her working...