Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 12, 2024

August Phillip (Phil) Ryan of Midland, Texas passed away at 6:53 a.m. on September 12, 2024, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-Westover Hills in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 16, 1942, to Augustus Phillip Ryan and Cora Pauline Stevens Ryan. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Wilma Woody Crabtree and...

Sep 8, 2024

Chris Soto, Passed from this life and entered eternal rest on September 8, 2024 in Pecos. 

Chris was born on October 24, 1997, in Pecos Tx, to Danny Soto and Amy Gonzalez. He passed away on September 8,2024. 

He grew up in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School. Chris worked as a Pump Mechanic and was also the Lead in the...

Sep 5, 2024

Aug 27, 2024

Ida Lyles Alvarez, 77, of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Midland, Texas. Ida was born in Pecos, Texas to Benjamin and Anita B. Lyles on November 7, 1946. She went to school in Pecos, Texas and went on to Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Ida married Tomas Alvarez Jr. on June 13, 1968 in...

Aug 21, 2024

Sylvia Ann Jacquez, 60, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Midland, Tx. Sylvia was born February 19, 1964 to Manuel L. and Rosa G. Jacquez. Sylvia was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt. She had a very sweet caring disposition, and a huge and loving heart. She always had a smile for everyone. Sylvia's greatest joy were her beloved...

Aug 18, 2024

Catarino “Cat” Carrasco Jr. 68, of Pecos passed away August 18, 2024 in Pecos TX. Cat was born in Pecos TX to Catarino Vasquez Carrasco Sr. and Virginia Ornelas Carrasco on February 7, 1956. He was married to the love of his life Belia Carrasco. Cat and Belia went on to have 4 children: Jessica Acosta, Rodney, Hector and Robert...

Aug 12, 2024

Terri Morse was born in Midland, Texas on November 14, 1956. She grew up in Kermit, where she gained her love of swimming early on at the local pool, swimming from sunup to sundown. From the age of 7, she knew that she wanted to be a swim coach

She graduated from Bellaire High School in Houston where she swam on...

Aug 5, 2024

Cydnie Jo Mendoza, 22, of Pecos, passed away on August 5,2024 in Pecos, Tx. Cydnie was born in Odessa, Tx to Ruben Anaya Mendoza and Manuela Leos Hernandez on June 7,2002. She went school in Pecos and later moved to El Paso, Tx where she graduated from Pebbles Hill High School. Before moving to El Paso Cydnie served as an...

Jul 27, 2024

Ismael Olivares Lopez , 65, of Pecos, Texas passed away on July 27, 2024 in Pecos Texas. Ismael was born in Leon Guanajuato Mexico to Andres Lopez and Maria Olivares on June 17, 1959. He was married to Nancy “Suki” Orona. He worked most of his life as a seismograph and in the oilfield.

Ismael O. Lopez is preceded in death...

Jul 24, 2024

Daniel J. Jaramillo, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Daniel was born in Pecos, Tx. to Sarah and Clemente Jaramillo on April 5, 1947.  Daniel was known for being a valued member of the community and beloved brother, father, and grandfather. Throughout his life, Daniel's unconditional and unwavering love and support is felt by his family, many...

Jul 15, 2024

Felix "Paco" Hernandez, 74, of Pecos, Tx passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Reeves Regional Hospital in Pecos, Tx.. Felix was born on October 20, 1949 to Cruz Rubio and Angela Luna in Ojinaga, Mexico. Felix attended school his early years in Ojinaga Mx. Felix married the love of his life Hermila Quezada Hernandez on June 2, 1966....