Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Inez De La Rosa Herrera, age 93 of Pecos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Inez was born in Sierra Blanca, Tx to Pedro and Guadalupe De La Rosa. She was married to the late Eloy Herrera of Colorado City, Texas.

Inez was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and an...

Jan 1, 2021

Maria Garcia, 55, of Pecos,TX, passed away on February 28, 2021 in Pecos, TX.

Maria was born in Ojinaga to Zacharias Garcia and Luciana Rodriguez on August 2, 1965, as one of six children . Maria moved to Pecos, TX at age 14 and then met her husband, Jesus Orosco at age 16. Maria spent her life...

Jan 1, 2021

Rosendo Cortez Galindo, 76, of Balmorhea, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at his residence.  Rosendo was born in Balmorhea to Chano and Luz Galindo on December 25, 1945. He attended school in Balmorhea. He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.   He married Mary Ellen Ortega on August 23, 1974 in...

Jan 1, 2021

Florentina Sais Dominguez, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home in Pecos, Texas. Florentina Sais Dominguez was born in Pecos, Texas to Rafael Villalba and Augustina Villalobos Sais on June 22, 1939. She was married to Ricardo B. Dominguez on September 1, 1961, in Pecos, Texas.

She is survived by her...

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...