Obituaries
Roxanne Shorter
Nov 25, 2024
Roxanne Shorter, 59 of Pecos, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Born in Pecos on September 15, 1965 to Willie Lee Shorter and L.M. Shorter, Roxanne grew up in a close-knit community that shaped her vibrant spirit. She attended school in Pecos, where she was a proud cheerleader, known for her radiant smile and...
Corey Trent Davis
Nov 22, 2024
Corey Trent Davis, a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Born on February 1, 1975, Trent was a true Texas cowboy, known for his kind heart and infectious laughter.
Trent was preceded in death by his mother Janna Davis. He is survived by his father, Craig Davis of Whitney and his...
Pearline Lively
Nov 22, 2024
Melba Pearline Lively, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, in Olton, Texas where she had resided for the last 5 years.
Pearline Lively was born on April 15, 1929, to Truman and Maud Ritchie in Seminole, Oklahoma. They moved to Iraan, Texas when she was in high school. That’s where she met the love of her life Louis...
Cruz Tarango Muniz
Nov 19, 2024
Cruz T. Muniz, ”Papi”, 87, was born in Candelaria, TX to Juan and Eduvijes Muniz on May 3rd, 1937. He married Anita Muniz on June 4, 1962, in Pecos, TX. He worked as a farmer/rancher for many years. His love for his family was unwavering, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He was a great conversationalist it didn’t...
Armando "Tonina" N. Fuentez
Nov 18, 2024
Armando N. Fuentez, affectionately known as "Tonina" by his family of Pecos, Texas, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by the love of his family on November 18, 2024.
Tonina was born in Pecos, Texas to Daniel and Joaquina Fuentez on June 14, 1955. He was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. For...
Jana Fraley Strom
Nov 16, 2024
Jana Sue Fraley Strom, 76, originally of Pecos, passed away on November 16, 2024 in Dallas, TX.
Jana was a 1966 graduate of Pecos High School, where she was a twirler and played the clarinet in the PHS marching band. Jana was a member of the Future Teachers of America, was elected FFA Sweetheart and was also an active member in...
Woodland "Woody" Howell Ivy
Nov 14, 2024
Woodland Howell Ivy, 99, of Pecos, Texas passed away on November 14, 2024 in Pecos.
Woody was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to John James Ivy and Marjorie Howell on May 17, 1925. He attended school in New Mexico, Arkansas, and graduated from Pecos High School in 1943. After graduation he joined the Navy and was in pilot training when WWII...
Mary Y. Matta
Nov 10, 2024
Mary Y. Matta, 80, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mary Y. Matta was born in Pecos, Texas to Simon Ybarra and Dominga V. Ybarra on September 7, 1944 she worked as a waitress at the Alpine Lodge for eight years. Mary was involved at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church...
Alejandro B. Salcido Sr
Oct 23, 2024
Alejandro B. Salcido Sr., 88, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2pm-9 pm, Monday, October 28, 2024 from 9am-9pm and Rosary at 7pm. A Celebration of Life Service and Holy Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at 10...
Alicia Chavez Vela
Oct 20, 2024
Alicia Chavez Vela, 83, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Alicia C. Vela was born in Juarez, Mexico on June 23, 1941 to Maria Luisa Herrera and Eulalio Chavez. Alicia C. Vela married Jose Angel Vela in Juarez, Mexico, and later moved on to Pecos, Texas where they resided...
Francisco "Pancho" Melendez
Oct 20, 2024
Francisco Melendez, 89, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Saturday October 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Francisco Melendez was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Rumaldo Melendez and Francicsca Pando on October 3, 1935. He went to school in Oijinaga. He married Graciela Melendez in 1955 in Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico. He worked as a Dairy Farm lead in Verhalen, Texas...
Juan C. Estrello
Oct 16, 2024
Juan C. Estrello, 79, of Pecos Texas, affectionately known as "Juanito” peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by the warmth of his family on October 16, 2024, in Midland, Texas.
Juan was born in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, to Juan R. Estrello and Elvira Cereceres on March 1st, 1945. He married Maria Albina Juarez on September...
Maria Luisa Fierro
Oct 4, 2024
Maria Luisa Fierro
Maria Luisa Fierro, affectionately known as "Kisha" by her siblings and "Babysitter" by her nieces and nephews, made her return home on October 4, 2024, at the age of 67.
Born on September 23, 1957, Maria dedicated her life to her family, especially to caring for her many nieces and nephews.
Kisha was the heart of her family, always there...
Bessie V. Osborn
Oct 4, 2024
Bessie Osborn passed away in Pecos on Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully in the presence of family. Bessie was born on September 28, 1934 in Lindsay, OK. to Carl Vandiver and Lizzie Corder. Her family moved frequently in her youth through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Bessie graduated in 1953 at Pecos High School. She marries Charlie Osborn in...
Maria "Jimmie" Contreras
Oct 1, 2024
Maria "Jimmie" Contreras, 85, of Pecos, Tx passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, very peacefully. Jimmie was born in Balmorhea, TX. on July 25, 1939 to Rosa Hernandez Muniz. Jimmie was a life time Pecos resident and a Catholic, she loved cooking and spending time with her family.
Jimmie is preceded in death by her spouse Pilar J. Contreras Sr.,...
Vickey C. Navarette
Oct 1, 2024
Eduvijes "Vickey" C. Navarette, 70, of Pecos, Tx., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her residence. Vickey was born on December 20, 1953 to Jose Castillo and Olga Carrasco Castillo in Pecos, Tx. Vickey attended school in Pecos, Tx. Vickey was married to Gregorio Navarrete for 53 yrs. She worked for the Food Service for many years. Vickey...
Atilano F. Villescas Jr.
Sep 25, 2024
Atilano “Tilo” Florez Villescas, 82, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on, September 25, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Tilo was born in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Atilano and Catalina Villescas on September 18, 1942. He married Julia Antelma Garcia on December 18, 1961 in Pecos, Texas. Tilo was a devoted family man who cherished being surrounded by loved ones. His...
MaryLou Roman Apodaca
Sep 23, 2024
MaryLou R. Apodaca, 86 passed on September 23, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Saragosa, Texas on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Our Lady...
Bobbie M. Avary
Sep 21, 2024
Bobbie Virginia Majors Avary, 99, of Barstow, Tx, passed away Sep 21, 2024 in Barstow, Tx. Bobbie Virginia Majors, daughter of O.C. and Winnie Majors, Was born August 6. 1925 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her middle name; Virginia, was after the battleship U.S.S. Virginia that had brought her daddy home from France after World War I. Coming to Barstow...
Tyrone Ferguson
Sep 18, 2024
Tyron Ferguson, born on January 18, 1971, passed away on September 18, 2024. Tyron was born in Pecos, Texas, to Eddie and Mildred Ferguson, and lived in Anchorage, Alaska. Tyrone was a diver and swimmer for Pecos High School and went on to attend Texas Tech University, where he became a member of Omega Psi Phi. Tyron moved to Alaska...
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