Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Graciela Melendez, 88, beloved Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 14, 2021. She entered this world on October 15, 1932 in Ojinaga, CHH, born to Salomon and Agapita Rodriguez.

She is survived by her husband; Francisco Melendez, daughter; Nora Medina, son; Jaime Melendez.

She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother....

Jan 1, 2021

Margarita Sanchez Lara, 91, of Pecos,Tx., passed away on May 2, 2021 in Odessa, Tx.

Margarita Sanchez Lara, was born in Bismark North Dakota to Jesus and Nicasia Sanchez on July 20, 1929. She married Jeronimo O. Lara on February 15, 1947 in Petrol, Tx.

Margarita worked as a homemaker for 53 years. She enjoyed gardening,...

Jan 1, 2021

Gabriel Ramirez, 49, of Pecos, passed away on December 21st in San Antonio.

Gabriel was born in Kermit to Jesus “Chuchi” Ramirez and Maria Ramirez on February 2nd, 1972.

He went to school at Pecos High School. He was happily married for twenty-four years to Traci Ramirez on November 1st 1997 in Odessa. He attended...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles Wayne Scroggins, 74 of Pecos, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday April 12, 2021 at his residence. Wayne was born on January 5,1947 in Columbia, Tennessee to Robert Howard Scroggins and Maudie Louise Scroggins.

He moved to Pecos, Texas from Santa Fe, Tennessee along with his family in 1958 at the age of 11.  Wayne graduated from...

Jan 1, 2021

Jacobo Gallegos Herrera, 70, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. He was a life time Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jacobo Gallegos Herrera was Born in Cuencame Durango, Mexico to Antonio Gallegos and Castula Herrera in July 11, 1950, he married Maria Linda Herrera in Pecos, Texas on September 11, 1950,...

Jan 1, 2021

Martha Alicia Tarango of Pecos passed away on Monday December 27, 2021 in her home. Alicia was born in Julimes Chih Mexico to Porfirio and Josefina Armendariz on July 27, 1943.Alicia was a bus driver for Pecos-Barstow Toyah ISD and helpful volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was the recipient of the Hidden Hero Award in 2012 in recognition...

Jan 1, 2021

Shaiden Paul Abila, 25, of Midland, passed away on December 11, 2021 in Pecos, TX.

Shaiden Paul was born in Odessa, TX to Paul Abila and Valerie Celaya on October 3, 1996.  He went to school in Midland and graduated from Pecos High School.  He graduated from Anngee’s Barber Academy.  He worked as a Barber for LuRue...

Jan 1, 2021

Ana Lusia Barreno of Bayard, New Mexico received her wings on March 14, 2021 and was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father.  She was born January 20, 1961 to Juan and Maria Barreno in Los Angeles, California.

Ana was a dedicated wife, a loving mother and sister. She was an adoring Grandmother who loved her grandbabies and was very proud...

Jan 1, 2021

Karen June Redmon , age 73, of Toyah, Texas, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, Texas.Karen is survived by her husband Patrick Redmon, of Toyah, Texas; sisters Lindy Gaines of Navasota, Texas and LaNita Bangeman of Cedar Creek,Texas; brothers Harley McCorcle of Gonzales, Texas, Felix Gaines, Dale Gaines of Cedar Creek, Texas,...

Jan 1, 2021

Leonor C. Armendariz of Odessa passed away on, Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born August 16, 1945, in Mumford, Texas to Baldomero and Maria (Herrera) Cortez. Leonor was retired from Ector County Hospital District. She was a devout Catholic.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, son Joe Cortez,...

Jan 1, 2021

Martina J. Lopez, 90, of Pecos, passed away on July 3rd in Odessa,Texas. Martina was born in Wilson, Texas to Natividad Torres and Geronimo Juarez on November 12, 1930. She married Isidro Lopez on February 14, 1948 in Cuchillo Paradro Chihuahua, Mexico . She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Martina is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 1, 2021

Epifania Mora, 97, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2021, in Pecos. Epifania was born in Balmorhea, Texas to Manuel and Francisca Martinez on February 3, 1924. She married Basilio D. Mora Sr. in 1940 in Pecos.

She worked for The Camp Hospital and as a laundry presser for Pecos Cleaners and Laundry for a number...

Jan 1, 2021

Graciela Lopez, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Pecos, Texas. She was born on May 8, 1945 in Barstow, Texas to Francisco and Flora Baca.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Flora Baca, son; Isidro B. Lopez, brothers,  sisters, nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her daughters; Lorie...

Jan 1, 2021

Melissa M.Lopez, 54, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.  Melissa Lopez was born on January 13, 1967 in Artesia, New Mexico to Manuel C. Lopez and Mary Morales. She attended school Pecos High School. She was married to Arturo Jimenez, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Melissa worked...

Jan 1, 2021

Diana Marie Rodriguez Ramos, 52, passed away on April 29, 2021, she was born on February 13, 1969 to Abel and Alice Rodriguez, in Austin, Tx. She fell in love and became the wife and best friend of Eloy Ramos.

Diana was a caring and loving person but anyone who knew her also knew that she had a...

Jan 1, 2021

Salvador “Rudy” Navarrete, 87, of Pecos, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Rudy was born in Sierra Blanca, Texas to Concha Luevanos Navarrete and Ramon Navarrete. on April 1, 1934. He went to school in Sierra Blanca. He married his wife Millie on December 8, 1990. He worked many jobs including at the Proving Grounds Test...

Jan 1, 2021

Humberto P. Rodriguez 70, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1950 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Roman and Amparo (Pina) Rodriguez.

Humberto, attended school in Ojinaga, Mexico. He married Gloria Valenzuela Rodriguez in Ojinaga, Mx. He was involved in the Mariachis for many...

Jan 1, 2021

Jose Maria Carrasco Ramirez was a long time resident of Barstow, TX. He passed away on July 13, 2021 at the age of 91 in Odessa, TX.

Jose is survived by his wife Eustolia Lara Ramirez; his daughters Alicia Duran, Sylvia Mendoza and husband Celedonio Mendoza, Amalia Urias and husband Humberto Urias, Sonya Alvidres, and son Antonio...

Jan 1, 2021

Linda Ornelas Montaño, 51 of Odessa,Tx received her wings on March13,2021 and was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father. She was born October 13,1969 to Manuel and Natividad Ornelas in Pecos,TX.

Linda was a dedicated wife of 33 years, a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt & Friend to many. Linda was a passionate CNA of 24 years...

Jan 1, 2021

Marianna Florez Baeza, 73, of Pecos, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Pecos, Texas

Marianna was born in Pecos, Texas to Rafael and Victorina Florez on April 17, 1948. She went to school in Barstow, Texas. She married Oscar L. Baeza on June 11, 1967.

Marianna is preceded in death by her parents Rafael...