Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Joaquina Natividad Fuentez, 97, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2021.

Joaquina was born in Barstow, TX to Manuel and Belen Natividad on July 14, 1924. She married Daniel C. Fuentez Sr. on November 26, 1940 in La Calera, TX. She worked as a housekeeper for Holiday Inn for four years. Joaquina was one of...

Jan 1, 2021

Julian G. Gomez, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital. He was a Ward County employee, a Life time Barstow resident and a Catholic. He was born January 28, 1924 to Paz Gomez and Eusebia Gonzalez Gomez.

Julian Gomez, married the love of his life Refugia Pena Gomez.   He was...

Jan 1, 2021

Eunetta May McAnally, 86, of Big Spring, TX, passed away on July 27th, 2021 in Lubbock, TX.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday,July 31st, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery with Kevin Zimdars of North Temple Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements were by Pecos Funeral Home.

Eunetta was born in Big Spring, TX to...

Jan 1, 2021

Etta Deloris Bradley, 89, of Pecos, passed away on October 16, 2021 in the town of Monahans. Etta Deloris Bradley was born New Boston, Ohio to William and Louisa Howard on June 10, 1932. She worked as a teacher for Pecos Barstow Toyah ISD for 35 years.

Etta is preceded in death by Joe Saxon Bradley.

Jan 1, 2021

Justin Louis Kruger, 20 years old of Pecos TX passed away on October 31, 2021, in Pecos TX. Justin was born in Waco TX to John Kruger and Jamie Jensen on January 23, 2001.

He graduated from Balmorhea ISD in 2019 where he played football for the Balmorhea Bears. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about...

Dec 25, 2020

Matta, Nolberto "Biro" 68 , passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 in Pecos, Texas. He was born on June 5, 1952 to Nolberto and Juanita Matta in Pecos, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Nolberto Matta and Juanita (Mata) Matta, brothers; Felipe Matta, Miguel "Mike" Matta, brother inlaws; Cruz Valencia...

Dec 5, 2020

Mike M. Polanco, 79 , of Pecos, passed away on December 5, 2020 in Pecos, Texas. Mike was born in Odessa, Tx., to Lee and Juanita (Montelongo) Polanco on January 17, 1941.

He went to school in Big Spring, Tx. He married Seferina Tarango in Pecos, T. He worked as a seismographer for Arco where...

Nov 26, 2020

Francisco Ornelas, 70 , beloved Husband and Father, passed away on November 26, 2020 in Austin, Texas. He entered this world on April 26, 1950, in Pecos, TX, born to Francisco and Eva (Holguin) Ornelas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco Ornelas Sr., Eva Ornelas, his son ; Fernando Sanchez, his daughter;...

Nov 13, 2020

Margarita Rodriguez, 88, passed away on November 13, 2020. She was born June 5, 1932, in Mexico, born to Francisco and Manuela Caballero.

She is preceded in death by her devoted husband; Francisco Natividad Rodriguez of Pecos TX, parents; Francisco Caballero and Manuela Caballero brothers; Jesus Caballero and Crispin Caballero of Chihuahua, Mexico.

She is...

Nov 12, 2020

Maria Rubio, 83, passed away on November 12, 2020, in Odessa, Texas. She entered this world on July 6, 1937, in Balmorhea, TX, born to Aguedo and Luz (Evaro) Rodriguez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Aguedo Rodriguez, Luz Rodriguez, Spouse; Apolino C. Rubio, Brother; Frank Rodriguez, Brother; Juan Rodriguez, Brother; Chevo Rodriguez,...

Nov 4, 2020

Jesus G Silvas, Jr. passed away on Wednesday November 4, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born to Tomasa and was raised by Jose Orona, Sr.  His love for his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends was felt and seen by everyone that came to know him.  He worked as a mechanic for his entire life, there was...

Oct 23, 2020

Maria Jaso, 80 , passed away on October 23, 2020. Maria was born on April 17, 1940 in Alpine, Texas to Seferino and Felipa (Carrera) Machuca.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Hilario C. Jaso, sons; Hilario Jaso Jr., Ruben Jaso, parents; Seferino and Felips Machuca, granddaughter; Heather Jaso, brothers; Vincent Machuca, Manuel...

Oct 21, 2020

Norma Avila, 54 , passed away on October 21, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1966 in Pecos, Texas, to Antonio and Aurora (Lujan) Barrera. She is preceded in death by her brother; Raul Barrera

She is survived by her daughter; Sabrina Garcia, daughter; Selena Garcia, daughter; Crystal Avila, son; Ruben Avila...

Sep 15, 2020

Manuela Hernandez, 72, beloved Mother, passed away on September 15, 2020. She entered this world on June 19, 1948 in Saragoza, TX, born to Francisco and Maria (Carrasco) Ortega. She is survived by her sons; Danny (Josie) Hernandez, Leonel Ramon (Laura Jen) Martinez, boyfriend; Bernando Anchando, 7 grandchildren, 1 and a half great grandchildren.

Manuela enjoyed Manuela “Mami”...

Sep 5, 2020

Zryan Jay Madrid 5 , passed away in his Mother's arms on Saturday September 5, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

He is survived by his loving parents; Jeremy and Airam (Pena) Madrid, sister; Zari Madrid, grandparents;Lourdez (Ernesto) Lujan, Angel Pena, Mondy Madrid, Denise (Tony Muniz) Valdez, aunt; Kirsten Valdez, uncles; Devin Pena, Patrick Madrid and numerous...

Sep 5, 2020

Dorothy Lee (Haynes) Herod was born in Pecos, TX on April 17, 1933 to the union of the late Daniel Sr. and Tennie (Graves) Haynes. Dorothy grew up in Pecos, where she attended public schools. She was a member of Friendship CME Church, where she served as a Deaconess. She met and married the love of her life, the...

Sep 3, 2020

Loving wife and beloved mother Cenaida “Cindy” Hernandez, age 81 , passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was born to and is preceded in death by her parents, Angel and Francisca Leyva. She was born and raised in Balmorhea, TX.

She is also preceded in...

Aug 16, 2020

We ask you to celebrate with us that Glenda McNeil 86, has gone to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020.

She was born on June 20, 1934, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Joe and Bertha McAnally. Her family then moved from East Texas to Barstow because of her asthma when she was eleven. Glenda loved Barstow...

Apr 16, 2020

Marjorie Duke, 88, passed in peace on April 16, 2020. She was born to the late Clark and Mynalee (Rogers) Cooper in Gallegos, New Mexico on August 1, 1931.

Margie, as we knew her, moved to Pecos in 1956 with her husband, Jack M. Duke, to pursue a career in farming. Together with army friend, Walter Shaw, they...

Mar 7, 2020

Eleazar Molina, 76. Our beloved Father passed away on March 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1943 to Leandro Molina and Carmen Tello Molina in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is preceded his parents; Leandro Molina and Carmen Tello Molina, brother; Ramon Molina Tello, sister; Raquel Molina Tello. He is survived by his wife of 50...