Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

James Henry Thomas, Jr, "Coach Thomas/Daddypa" 88, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2025 in Ft Worth, Texas surrounded by family and friends.

James was born on March 29, 1937, to James H. Thomas and Cora Lee Thomas, in Marathon, Texas. He later moved to Alpine and attended Alpine High School. He earned a scholarship to play baseball and...

Mar 27, 2025

Lynn Joyce, a quiet soul with a fierce independence, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. in Pecos, Texas. She was 79 years old.

Born on December 11, 1945, in Palm Springs, CA as Linda (Lynn) lived life on her own terms-simple, frugal, and deeply connected to the land she called home. She embraced solitude, finding comfort in...

Mar 25, 2025

Santos Nieto, cherished father, spouse, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband, peacefully departed this life on March 25, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 5, 1932, in Cuchillo Parado, CHH, he was raised in Dallas, Texas, by his loving parents, Antonio and Irene Nieto. Throughout his life, Santos was known for his diligent work in agriculture and construction.

He...

Mar 21, 2025

Our beloved Adelina Garcia Mata, 76, of Pecos passed away on March 21 ,2025 in Pecos, Texas

Adelina Garcia Mata was born in Pecos to Gregoria Muñiz Garcia on September 22, 1948. She went to school in Pecos. She married Ismael C. Mata on April 16, 1969 in Pecos. Adelina was a dedicated hardworking mother and wife. Known for her unwavering...

Mar 16, 2025

Gloria Ann Bowers, a cherished Mother, Grandmother and Sister, was gently called to her eternal resting place on March 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 7, 1943, in Abilene, Texas, Gloria filled her world with love and kindness as the daughter of Albert and Beryle Lockett.

She is lovingly remembered by her family as a guiding light,...

Mar 14, 2025

Rosario Lopez, 93, of Midland, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Midland, Texas.

Rosario was born in Santa Babara, Chihuahua, Francisco and Rosario Carrera on June 20, 1932. She married Edmundo Lopez Sr. in Chihuahua in 1950.

Rosario is preceded in death by her loving husband Edmundo Lopez Sr., son Carlos Lopez and daughter Mary Lopez.

She is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2025

Ramon L. Natividad, 83, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Ramon was born on November 1, 1941, in Saragosa, Texas, to Eustaquio and Teodora Natividad. He married the love of his life, Rachel Salcido, in November 1963 in Pecos, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Ramon worked in various...

Mar 11, 2025

Elma Elia Cervantes, 84, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2025.

She was born on August 10, 1940, in Mulato, Chihuahua, to parents Martin and Cruz Valenzuela. Elma was a dedicated and hardworking mother and wife, known for her unwavering love, selflessness, and strength.

On June 21, 1961, she married the love of her life, Ruben Acosta Cervantes, in Ojinaga,...

Mar 7, 2025

Nuestra amada Maribel Salgado se unió a Cristo en el Cielo el 7 de marzo de 2025. Enfrentó la vida con una fortaleza extraordinaria, una perseverancia inquebrantable y un corazón lleno de amor, incluso ante la adversidad.

Maribel nació en La Esmeralda, Chihuahua, México, el 31 de agosto de 1965, hija de Martina García y Raúl García. Vivió una vida marcada...

Mar 5, 2025

William E. Upchurch, 65, passed away on March 5, 2025 after a life dedicated to service and family. Born on February 12, 1960, William was a beloved father, dedicated public servant, animal lover and a cherished friend to many.

William proudly served his community in law enforcement, beginning his career as a deputy in Presidio County and later as a federal...

Mar 1, 2025

Delia Jimenez, 71, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Delia was born in Pecos, Texas to Concepcion and Adela Martinez on December 21, 1953.

She went to school in Balmorhea, Texas where she graduated from Balmorhea High School. Delia later married Juan Jimenez on September 28, 1974, in Odessa, Texas. She worked as a customer...

Mar 1, 2025

Maria Estela Sanchez, beloved homemaker and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. Born on November 7, 1942, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, she lived a life marked by dedication to her family and the warmth of a loving home.

Maria was married to Daniel Sanchez Valenzuela in Presidio, Texas, with whom she shared many cherished years...

Feb 21, 2025

Jesus H. "Chuy" Muniz, 76, passed away on February 21, 2025, in McAllen, TX. 

Chuy is survived by his wife, Elvira Muniz; four children, Jesus Muniz (Delma), Monica Muniz (Eduardo), Rosanna Muniz, and Edward Licon (Tricia); five grandchildren, Patrick Muniz (Greg), Noah Fernandez, Katherine Fernandez, Tara Licon, and Tiffany Licon; two siblings, Monce Acosta, and Chuco Muniz.

Chuy’s entrepreneurial spirit emerged early—at...

Feb 21, 2025

 Charley William Oates was born on October 16, 1943 in Saragosa, Texas to Halley Oates and Jay M. Oates. He died February 21, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm in Balmorhea Texas at the Balmorhea Community Center

 Preceding him in death is his sister, Marian J. Oates Borden and son, Russell M....

Feb 18, 2025

Consuelo P. Arreguy 78 yrs, a long life resident of Pecos, TX, went to rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2025. 

Consuelo was born on May 29, 1946 to Amada "Amadita" and Candelario Pena in Barstow TX.

Visitation for Consuelo will be held on Thursday February 27, 2025 from 12:00pm to 9:00 pm at Pecos Funeral Home....

Feb 17, 2025

Kelly Maureen Blanchard Noland 64, of Midland, Texas passed peacefully at home on February 17, 2025.

Kelly was born on November 19, 1960 in Pecos, Texas to James Clark Blanchard and Lenora Zerelda Kelly Blanchard.

Kelly was preceded in death by her parents.

Kelly is survived by her daughter, Jessica Bragg of San Angelo, Texas her son, Oliver Noland (partner Reagan Kramer) of...

2025

Feb 14, 2025

Eduardo C. Fuentes, Sr. aged 58, of Pecos passed away peacefuly in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday February 14, 2025. It was his son's birthday.

 

Eduardo was born in Pecos on April 19, 1966 in Pecos, Tx to Santiago and Maria Fuentes. He is preceded in death by his father Santiago Fuentes, and brother Bobby Fuentes.

 

A Rosary...

Feb 14, 2025

Sofia Ortega Armendarez, 36, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Pecos, Texas.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Pecos Funeral Home from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Rosary will be March 3, 2025, at Pecos Funeral Home at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church...

Feb 9, 2025

Chandler Leigh Nuncio, 60, passed away February 9, 2025 in Pecos, TX. He had family present and knew how much he was loved and admired for his life and for his courageous, all-too-brief battle with esophageal cancer.   Leigh was born in Orlando, FL on July 23, 1964 and spent the first part of his childhood there. His family later...