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Jimmie Ray Rankin

Jimmie Ray Rankin, 76, died Thursday morning in Midland Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, in the courtyard of the West of the Pecos Museum.

He was born Oct. 13, 1931 in Rowena. He operated the Pecos Feed and Supply Store, and was active in the Reeves County Livestock Show.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the livestock show or to the museum.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rankin of Pecos; one son, Kirby Rankin and his wife, Nancy, of San Angelo; and one granddaugter, Kelli Rankin of Austin.

Francisca Garcia

Francisca Garcia, 61, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Odessa Regency Hospital.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 4, 1946, in Pyote, was a longtime Pecos resident, a school secretary and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Santos Garcia of Midland; three sons, Gabriel P. Matta of Pecos, Edward P. and Eric M. Garcia of Midland; one brother, Juan Perez of Woodward, Okla., and four grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Concepcion Jasso

Concepcion “Chon” Jasso, 54, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.

A church service was held at noon, Thursday, Sept. 18, at Mission Apostolica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 8, 1953, in Mexico, was co-owner of Burrito Depot, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Socorro Zubia Jasso of Pecos; his parents, Jose J. and Maria Ruiz Jasso of Pecos; one son, Sean Michael Jasso of Kerrville; seven daughters, Tammy Lynn Dominguez of Kermit, Michelle Jasso Jimenez of Midland, Cherry Ann Madrid of Colorado Springs, Colo., Pamela Sue Jasso of Odessa, Ashley Nicole and Stephanie Renee Jasso of Kerrville, Terri Alison Jasso of Pecos; three brothers, Robert and Hector Jasso of Pecos, Jose Luis Jasso of Junction; five sisters, Emma and Luz Jasso of Pecos, Yolanda Jasso of Ft. Stockton, Martha Ogburn of Hico, Alma Fleenor of Balmorhea and 13 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Evaro

Francisco Evaro, 81, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Barstow.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Luis Esparza officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Barstow, was a longtime resident and a laborer.

Survivors include two brothers, H.B. Evaro of Pecos, Ezequiel Evaro of King, N.C., eight sisters, Maria and Ines Evaro of Bakersfield, Calif., Pilar Garza of Guadalupe, Ariz., Claudia Evaro of Austin, Julia Perez of Phoenix, Ariz., Elpidia Fuentes, Cruz Machuca and Mary Evaro of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Paschal

Kathryn Fay Paschal, 57, of Pecos, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

A chapel service were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 18, 1951, in Abilene, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include her husband, Byron Shot Paschal of Pecos; her father, William Youngblood of Monahans; two sisters, Kay Soderstrom of Midland and Ellen Friar of Monahans.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pasty Payne

Patsy Ann Payne, 70, of Somerset, Tx., died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at her residence.

A chapel service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with W.L. Hopkins. Burial will be in the Cowboy Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 5, 1938, in Lubbock, was a retired clerk and a Christian.

Survivors include her mother, Novella Davis of Pecos; two sons, Michael Carl Payne of Odessa, Jim Payne of Quihi, Tx.; one daughter, Patty Rey Payne of Waller; one brother, Jeff Fisher of Pecos; two sisters, Donna Hill and Sugar Acker of Pecos; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Zuniga

Jose Augustine Zuniga, 98, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A chapel service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 28, 1910, in Mexico, was a retired city employee with the water department and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Survivors include one son, Eutiquio Zuniga, Sr. of Pecos; three daughters, Candelaria “Candy” Chavez of Austin, Maria Cantu of Kermit, Ausencia Fuentez of Pecos; 21 grandchildren and numerous great-great- grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Lou J. Summers

Martha Lou Johnson Summers, 67, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 7,2008, after a long and courageous fight battling emphysema. Martha was born in Olney, Texas on September 14, 1940 where she was raised by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson. She graduated high school from Crane High School.

Martha worked as the President of the El Paso Real Estate Credit Union in 1972-77 and was an accountant for the El Paso Board of Realtors. In 1982-1992 she was the assistant manager of TSWG Federal Credit Union and the President/Manager of Sun City Credit Union. In 1993 she worked as a loan officer at Mortgage Plus. She the worked as the President/Manager at the Chevron Credit Union where she medically retired from.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Reece and Cora Johnson, and her daughter, Lana Summers. Martha is survived by her brother, Charles Johnson of Traverse City, Michigan, sister, Reecia Pigman of Pecos, Texas and son, Kyle Summers, five grandchildren: Kristopher, Krystal, Kayla, Kateline Summers and Marcus Huerta all of El Paso, Texas.

A Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday September 11, 2008,at Martin Funeral Home 1460 George Dieter for friends and family.

Sherma Raymond

Sherma Raymond, of Coldspring, Texas went to the Lord on September 8, 2008 after struggling valiantly against pancreatic cancer. She was born December 23, 1944 and raised in Pecos, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother Melba Toone of Pecos, TX.

Sherma is survived by her father Jimmy Toone of Pecos, TX; her husband Dennis Raymond of Coldspring, TX; children Dennis Garrett (Gary) Raymond of South Padre Island, TX; daughter Julie Speck of Sandy, UT; granddaughter Castin Speck of Sandy, UT; brother John Toone of Belton, TX; and her sister Jamie Dillingham of Midland, TX.

Sherma was a talented and skilled person. She was a realtor for several years in Harlingen, TX but found her passion in teaching, which led to a degree from the University of Texas, Pan American where she graduated Suma cum Laude with a B.A. in History. She enjoyed her fellow teachers and teaching students in La Feria and at the Marine Military Academy located in Harlingen, TX. She and her husband moved to Coldspring, TX where she became active in the Loose Threads Quilting Club, Garden Club, the Women’s League, Library Board and the Genealogy Society of Huntsville. One busy lady! Besides these accomplishments, friends appreciated her cooking, green thumb and positive outlook on life.

Services celebrating Sherma’s life will be held at the United Methodist Church in Coldspring, Texas on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. followed by internment at Oakwood Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas and finally a gathering at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston or the American Cancer Society.

Elizabeth Katherine Black Bingham

Elizabeth Katherine Black Bingham passed away after a lengthy illness on September 3, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home. A memorial service, with Dr. Cliff Stewart and Rev. Janice Six officiating, will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the First Central Presbyterian Church in Abilene.

Elizabeth and her twin brother, Lane, were born on April 16, 1918 to Dr. W.D. and Lizzie Y. (Green) Black in Pecos, Texas. She then attended Hillsboro Junior College for one year before transferring to Texas Tech. While at Tech, she was introduced to her future husband, Bill, by her twin brother. She and Bill, of Brady, Texas, married on December 25, 1940 at the First Presbyterian Church in Abilene. They began their married life in Amherst, Texas where Bill was employed by the USDA. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and they were assigned to the Covington Naval Air Station in Tennessee. After WWII, they returned to Pecos, Texas to raise their family.

Bill and Elizabeth owned Home Furniture Company until 1963 where Elizabeth served as the bookkeeper. She then worked for several years as the secretary to Dr. Ed Schmidt. She retired from Pecos ISD in 1979, where she worked for 10 years as the secretary for the Maintenance Department.

As a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos for 49 years, Elizabeth was a tireless and faithful volunteer. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and was active in the work of The Women of the Church. After moving to Abilene in 1994, she and Bill joined the First Central Presbyterian Church.

Elizabeth was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She set a sweet, Christian example for everyone who ever knew her. In the face of long years of crippling arthritis, she exhibited quiet strength, courage, dignity and grace. One of her greatest joys was being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she considered some of her richest blessings. She considered attending Bloys Campmeeting, with her family, in the Davis Mountains, one of her many joys in life. She and Bill enjoyed fly fishing, sightseeing, and vacationing in the mountains of Colorado.

Elizabeth is survived by her devoted husband, Bill. They were blessed to be together in their own home for almost 68 wonderful years. She is also survived by their four children and their spouses: Nancy (Dick) Lemons of Abilene, John (Judy) Bingham of El Paso, Susan (Ed) Foreman of San Angelo, Judi (David) Hutcheson of Wolfforth and special caregiver, Loretta Hall. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren: Jan (Gary) Hulshouser, Jamie (Brad) Davis, Ami (Kel) Robinson, Monica (Tim) Downing, Jennifer (Kevin) Walker, Tammy (Derek) Brosh, Brian (Shana) Hutcheson and Brad Hutcheson, as well as, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving her are two sisters-in-law, Helen Wilson and Sybil Barsch, two brothers-in-law, Leland Moore and Sil Gallo plus numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her adored twin brother, Lane, her older brother DeWitt and her two sisters, Mary Eleanor and Carolyn. Elizabeth’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. B.J. Estes, Dr. Noel Chant, Dr. Joseph M. Ferguson, Mickey New, Maria Berry and all the nurses, aides and PT’s who so tenderly cared for her during her illness.

The family suggests memorial gifts in Elizabeth’s name to be made to: FCPC Choir Fund, 400 Orange, Abilene, Texas 79602, Fist Presbyterian Church of Pecos, Box 296, Pecos, Texas 79772; or to Bloys Campmeeting Association, Box 1335, Ft. Davis, Texas 79734. Online condolences may be sent to:

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Mr. C.J. “Check” Kesey

Services for Mr. C.J. “Check” Kesey, age 83, of Hideaway, are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale with Dr. Michael McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in the Lindale City Cemetery. Mr. Kesey died on Monday, August 4, 2008 in a Tyler Hospital. He was born on April 17, 1925 in Lindsey, Oklahoma to Moffett Venus & Ruby Goins Kesey and was formerly of Pecos, Texas before moving to Hideaway 6 years ago. Mr. Kesey was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army Air Corps and was a retired Farmer and Rancher. He also served on the Federal Reserve Board, El Paso branch, and was a member of the Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.

Survived by: Wife: Mrs. Pat Kesey of Hideaway; 2 sons: Ronald Kesey of Pecos, & Monte Kesey of Monahans; daughter: Kristi Hickman of Hideaway; brother: Ray Kesey of Decatur; 2 sisters: Lavelle Cowan of Spade, & Ruth Mitchell of San Angelo; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM on Friday evening at the Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale.

Belen Jasso

Belen Jasso, 83, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 24, 1925, in Santa Eulalia, Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jasso was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Jasso and one son, Jamie Jasso Sr.

Survivors include three sons, Johnny Jasso of Pecos, Eddie Jasso of Monahans, Lorenzo Jasso of Portales, N.M.; four daughters, Gloria Jurado of Hobbs, N.M., Olga Arenivas, Irma Vasquez and Delia Jasso of Pecos; two brothers, Rodolfo Serrano of Odessa, Luis Perez of San Angelo; 32 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Rhodes-McCree

Evelyn Elizabeth Rhodes-McCree, 93, of Pecos, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Lubbock.

A chapel service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 25, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 15, 1914, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Methodist.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pecos.

Survivors include one son, Wesley “Buddy” McCree of Grapevine; one daughter, Nancy Sue Leavitt of El Paso; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. <3>Opal Woods

Opal “Ruth” Woods, 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

Graveside service will be 11:00am Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Woods; daughter, Wanna Flo Hopper; son-in-law, Ted James Hopper; daughter-in-law, Marsha Hopper; great grandchild, Marcus Allen; and brother, Hack Spivey.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Cliff and Wadene Hopper of Pueblo, CO, Craig and Debra Hopper of San Angelo, Jayla and Gary Taylor of Austin; great grandchildren, Meagan Hopper, Brandon and Kayla Hopper, Katy Seale, Chris Campbell, and Matthew Allen; sister, Sibyl Kitch of Duncan; sister-in-law, Pat Spivey; as well as several nieces, nephews, and special friends: Jennie Hopper, Angie and Henry McWilliams, and caregivers of Mamma’s pet “Ceunti.”

Opal liked to play golf, bridge, bingo and was an avid reader.

The family would like to express special love and gratitude to Vista Care of San Angelo. Thank you to these “Awesome” caregivers: Jill, Marianne, Kathy, Susie, Carmen, Felix, Judy, Peggy, Roy, Jim and Sydonia whose nickname for Mamma was “Cutie Petutie.” Thank you to the special staff of Legend Oaks: Raul, Chey, Cheryl, Terrie, Gaye, Adrian, Shanna, Sherrie, Connie, Sylvia, Amanda, Rebecca, Angela, Donnie, Sylvia, Allie and all the many others who loved Mamma and who she loved in return. Special thanks to Sr. Pastor Harry Matthews of Glen Meadows Baptist Church, for his prayers and loving support for our family. Thanks to all our prayer warriors and specials friends of Jayla’s, Yvonne and David Montgomery, Shannon Porterfield, Laura Schnucker, and Janice Sharp and all our friends of Tree of Life Church in Pflugerville, TX. The family has asked that donations be made to Vista Care of San Angelo in honor of our special “Mamma.” Mamma’s new forwarding address is “HEAVEN!” Family and friends may sign an online memorial at www.mem.com.

Victor Romo

Victor S. Romo Jr., 28, of Pecos, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.

He was born Sept. 8, 1979, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Romo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raul and Olivia Romo and aunt, Yolanda Valeriano.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Gonzales of Pecos; his parents, Victor and Alma Romo of Pecos; one son, Nathaniel Romo of Pecos; two daughters, Ninel and Ivana Romo of Pecos; his grandparents, Ciro and Rita Montano of Pecos; one brother, Raul Romo of Odessa; six sisters, Monica Campos, Abby Romo, Denise Franco and Adriana Valeriano of Pecos; Michelle Gonzales of Midland and Valeria Valeriano of San Antonio.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Librado Orozco

Librado Orozco, of Pecos, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Addama, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Orozco was preceded in death by one son, Moncerat Orozco.

Survivors include his wife, Elvira Franco Orozco; four sons, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock, Benjamin Orozco of Monahans, Jesus Orozco, Jose Luis Orozco of Pecos; three daughters, Virginia Orozco Baeza of Van Horn, Manuela Orozco Baeza of Barriales, Mexico, Gloria Orozco of Pecos; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

C.T. Bull

C.T. “Tommy” Bull, 66, of Portales, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Portales, N.M.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, at the Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Floyd Cemetery.

He was born April 24, 1942 in Pecos, to Ruth and Charles T. Bull, grew up in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1960. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, after serving a tour of duty in Korea, he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell where he met Margia Porter. The couple were married in Roswell on Nov. 1, 1964, he served in the police department in Monahans, served in the police department in Monahans and later in the Clovis Police Department. In 1971, he went to work as a special investigator for the Santa Fe Railroad, worked out of Belen, N.M. and Clovis, was a member of the V.F.W., the Clovis Masonic Lodge and the Floyd Baptist Church.

Bull was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Elrod.

Survivors include his wife, Margia “Tiny” Bull of Portales; one daughter, Kelli Richardson of Floyd; an aunt and uncle; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wheeler Mortuary of Portales, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Josepha Jaquez

Josepha M. Jaquez, 74, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Rosary will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

Mass will be held at noon, Wedneday, Aug. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born March 19, 1934, in Pecos, was a homemaker, lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jaquez was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Jaquez.

Survivors include six sons, Ricky and Randy Jaquez of Phoenix, Ariz., Roy Jaquez of Gallup, N.M., Robert Jaquez of Carlsbad, N.M., Simon Jaquez Jr. and Oscar Mendoza of Pecos; two daughters, Brenda Dominguez and Belma Gomez of Pecos; one sister, Paula M. Rodriguez of Pecos; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Santos Baeza

Santos M. Baeza, 62, of Pecos, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Odessa with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Gardens Cemetery.

He was a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Billie Mac Jobe

Billie Mac Jobe, rancher, died peacefully on Aug. 11, 2008, at his home in Toyah, at the age of 82, following a courageous two year battle with bone cancer.

Billie Mac is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lexa Dean Jobe, along with his three children, daughters Irene Epperson of El Paso, Mary Conditt and her husband, Dr. Mitch Conditt, of Fort Worth and son, Stanley Jobe and his wife, Martie Jobe, of El Paso. Of all the work and contributions to the world around him that Billie Mac made in his lifetime, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his three children. Also surviving him are his 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Billie Mac was born on May 24, 1926, to Bessie and Earl Jobe. He grew up in Putnam, Texas with his brothers Raymond Jobe, G.P. Jobe, Roy Lee Jobe, Foy Jobe and his sister, Dorothy Caraway.

Billie Mac was raised in and attended the Church of Christ all of his life. He was a preacher of the gospel and a lifelong student of the Bible. He started multiple Church of Christ congregations and built church buildings in the many places he lived in the State of Texas and Southwestern Missouri.

While a young music teacher in Putnam, Billie Mac was drafted into the Army Aircorps just before the end of World War II. The very first time he ever voted, he voted for himself in a successful race as a Democrat for the Texas House of Representatives for the Putnam area House district. After one term, he left government service to turn his attention to making a living for his young family.

Billie Mac’s life’s work included investing in several banks throughout the United States as well as buying and selling ranches and farms in Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Minnesota and Mexico. From the time he was a young man, Billie Mac traded extensively in real estate all over the country. In 1973, he moved his family to El Paso and shortly thereafter bought Valley Concrete in the lower valley. In 1983, Billie Mac and his son Stanley founded the former Jobe Concrete Products, Inc. He moved to Pecos in 2000 and then to his ranch in Toyah in 2005.

One of the attributes that most distinguished Billie Mac was his compassionate nature. He believed in giving before taking and in extending a helping hand without judgment to his fellow man, especially those in need. He encouraged, counseled, helped and inspired a legion of men and women whom he touched along his way.

Memorial services will be held at the Church of Christ in Pecos, Texas, at 1321 W. 4th Street, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 3 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted thereafter at the Toyah, Texas cemetery with a reception immediately following for all friends and family members at the Jobe Ranch in Toyah, Texas. Although not expected or requested, for those friends who wish to make a contribution in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pecos Church of Christ.

Anthony Byron Wells

Anthony Byron “A. B.” Wells, age 52, of the Atascocita area north of Houston, died on Friday morning, the 8th of August 2008. He was born in Tyler, Texas on the 11th of October 1955.

Byron attended schools in Jackson, Mississippi and in Metairie, Louisiana, graduating from East Jefferson High School in 1972. He attended Centenary College in Shreveport, and Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe.

A. B. worked as a Paralegal for several years in Shreveport, and later became a Petroleum Landman; working in several states, including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

He is survived by his parents, R. A. and Orris Wells of Humble, Texas; his brother, R. Mark Wells and wife Patricia of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; his aunt, Carol Ann Hays of Humble; his three nephews, Ryan and wife Kristi, Austin, and Zane; and by his great-niece, Ava Lauren Wells. Two very loyal companions, his dogs Rowdy and Ditto, also survive him.

An inurnment and graveside service will be conducted at the Wells family burial plot in the Starrville Cemetery of Starrville, Smith County, Texas on Saturday, the 6th of September, at eleven o’clock in the morning.

Arrangements are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons – The Funeral Directors Since 1936, Houston, 713.789.3005, www.geohlewis.com.

Ysidora Carrasco

Ysidora “Lola” Carrasco, 91, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 4, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born April 4, 1917, in Candelaria, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Mario, Luis and Aaron Carrasco of Pecos; two daughters, Marie C. Versoza of El Paso, Virginia C. Montanez of Midland; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Fierro

Manuel Fierro, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Midland.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a road construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Fierro was preceded in death by both parents, Pedro and Manuela Fierro.

Survivors include one daughter,Gloria Fierro; and two sisters, Elisa Fierro of Ojinaga, Mexico, Maria Luisa Ramirez of Jal, N.M.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marty Acton

Marty William Acton, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, while participating in ranch rodeo steer roping.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 24,m at the Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Acton grew up in Ozona, was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University, entered the family ranching business, was an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.

He was preceded in death by his father Earl Acton; grandfather, Dempster Jones; grandparents, Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton and aunt, Robin Jones. Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe; several nieces and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Sul Ross ANRS &Rodeo Exes Association, in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, Tx. 79735 or San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, Tx. 76903.

Preddy Funeral Home of Ozona is in charge of arrangements.

Mike Garcia

Mike Campos Garcia, 23, of Pecos, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, July 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 2, 1984, in Pecos, was an oilfield laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Miguel Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Lilah Rodriguez of Pecos; his mother, Dora Campos Garcia of Pecos; one son, Isaac Garcia of Pecos; two daughters, Mariah and Unique Garcia; his grandparents, Enrique and Teresa Campos and Ramona Garcia of Pecos; two brothers, Brian and Matthew Garcia of Pecos and one nephew, Ethan Garcia of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Davidson

Evelyn “Mickey” Davidson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008, after a short illness.

She was born in Wharton, to Tommy and Annie Lee Jackson. In 1941 her grandparents Dan and Mattie Ephriam brought the whole family to West Texas where she was raised. She married and had three children. In 1958, she and her children moved to Houston, where she med and married her second husband, Henry “T90” Davidson.

She is survived by her loving husband, Henry; daughters, Jeanette Swaim and Cassie Davidson Gauthier and husband Leon; sons, Billy Swain, Tommy Wilson and Eric Davidson and wife Monica; grandchildren, Lynette Bush, Dementrice Lewis and husband, Marcesa; Billy Dancy, Talita Hite, Sante Hite, Brandon Wilson; three great-grandchildren, all from Houston. Her aunt Marjorie Horton and numerous relatives and friends in Pecos.

Evelyn “Mickey” Davidson loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew her.

Viewing service will be held from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at St. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2318 Sampson St. in Houston.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Jackson of Houston officiating.

Nickolaus Diaz

Nickolaus Diaz, 83, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Pecos.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 6, 1924, in Pecos, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Antonio Melendez

Antonio F. Melendez, 83, of Pecos, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, July 25, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 14, 1925, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a mechanic, had served in the U.S. Air Force, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert and Frank L. Melendez of Austin; five daughters, Elia Salcido of Midland, Oralia Weiser of La Crecenta, Calif., Yolanda Zuniga, Ysela Rodriguez of Abilene, Lupe Rodriguez of Pecos; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Morgan

Christopher Ryan Morgan, 28, of Pecos, died Monday, July 21, 2008, in a Lubbock hospital.

Viewing will be held from noon until 1 p.m., at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m., with burial at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Dr. Paul Lister officiating.

He was born Dec. 21, 1979, in Alpine to Freddie Doyle Morgan and Teresa Chavez Morgan.

Survivors include his parents, Freddie Doyle Morgan of Pecos and Teresa Chavez Morgan of Alpine and one brother, Jeffery Wayne Chavez of Alpine.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Chavez

Maria Del Refugio Rivera Chavez, 78, of Pecos, died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Lubbock.

Mass was held at 6 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 27, 1930, in Michoacan, Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Chavez was preceded in death by her mother, Guadalupe Chavez.

Survivors include one son, Juan Artiaga of Washington; two daughters, Socorro Artiaga of Mexicali, Baja, Calif., Luz Maria Munoz of Pecos; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Fuentez

Rosa C. Fuentez, 83, of Balmorhea, died Thursday, July 17, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 21, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born May 28, 1925, in Alice, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Fuentez was preceded in death by her parents, Presiliano and Rosa Castillo; one grandson, Chief Warrant Officer Johnny Mata; Genaro, Luis and Paul Castillo, Lupe Marquez and Claudia Barraza.

Survivors include three sons, Jose Nunez of Lake, El Senor, Calif., Julian Fuentez of Balmorhea, Ismael Rodriguez of Pecos; two daughters, Elvira Mata of Pecos, Virginia Olivas of Odessa; 23 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Ortiz

Juan Manuel Ortiz, a baby, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Odessa.

He was born July 19, in Odessa and was a Catholic.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 23, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Ruben Ortiz and Melissa Hodges of Barstow; grandparents, Javier Ortiz of Toyah, Bertha Beasley of Zeblin, N.C., Tony Hodges of Bowie, Tx., Darlene Hodges of Barstow; one brother, Ruben Ortiz Jr. of Barstow.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roberto Rodriguez

Roberto Rodriguez, 55, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A Chapel Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born in Pecos, was in the culinary business, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Jehovah Witness.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his parents, Cruz Rodriguez and Apolonia Flores Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Jeremy and Matthew Rodriguez of Pecos; one daughter, Jennifer Rodriguez of Pecos; four brothers, Rodolfo and Melchor Rodriguez of Pecos, Ruben and Javier Rodriguez of Odessa; four sisters, Raquel Rodriguez, Prissy Paz of Pecos, Hilda Rodriguez of Barstow and Leticia Rodriguez of Pasadena.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carmela Hinojos

Carmela Baeza Hinojos, 68, of Balmorhea, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Home Hospice House in Odessa.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born April 7, 1940, in Balmorhea, was a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Hinojos was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Margarita Baeza; one brother, Danny Baeza and one sister, Cecilia Ornelas.

Survivors include two daughters, Celina Baeza, Debbie Hernandez of Odessa; one brother, Pete Baeza of Balmorhea; three sisters, Petra Rivas of Las Cruces, N.M., Andrea Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz., Lucy Galindo of Balmorhea; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Epimenia Patino

Epimenia Navarrete Patino, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at her home.

Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Toyah Cemetery.

She was born May 10, 1930, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Manuel Navarrete of Pecos, Inez Patino Jr. of Goldsmith; four daughters, Vickie Barreno, Lupe Patino Ramirez and Janie Patino Ramirez of Pecos, Ydelfonsa “Kitos” Federico; four sisters, Cruz Navarrete, Maria Gutierrez and Pila Gomez of Ojinaga, Mexico, Cuca Abila of Odessa; 26 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Socorro Millan Rodriguez

Socorro Millan Rodriguez, 83, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born June 15, 1925, in Marfa, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio Rodriguez; one son, Panfilo Rodriguez; two brothers, Charlie and Roberto Millan; four sisters, Estollia Jurado, Josefina Fitzgerald, Frances Conner and Barbara Ortega.

Survivors include three sons, Leeroy, Tom and Ignacio Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Olivia Binesh of Auburn, Ga., Yolanda Matta of Odessa; Anita Rodriguez of Pecos; three sisters, Cinderella Garcia of Balmorhea, Yvonne Martin of Pecos, Diane Gonzales of Tucson, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Patricio Salas

Patricio Franco Salas, 76, of Pecos, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 18, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 17, 1932, in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include one brother, Frank Salas of New York, N.Y.; five sisters, Trine Salas, Concepcion Vasquez, Victoria Orona and Mercy Martinez of Pecos, Juanita Hidalgo of Houston; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Salcido

Ernest Salcido, 60, of Pecos, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 9, 1947, in Pecos, was a seismograph employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Salcido was preceded in death by his father, Felix Salcido; one brother, Henry Salcido; one sister, Eloisa Rodriguez and one daughter, Elizabeth Salcido.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Salcido of Pecos; two sons, Ernest Ronald Salcido Jr., Eric James Salcido of Pecos; two daughters, Carolina Salazar of Lubbock, Rossanna Mata of Pecos; his mother, Andrea Salcido of Pecos; four brothers, Felix, Florentino and Samuel Salcido of Pecos, Sebastian Salcido of Monahans; one sister, Elvia Salcido of Pecos; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Angel Hernandez Jr.

Joe Angel Hernandez Jr., 22, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, following an automobile accident.

Mass will be held at noon, Thursday, July 17, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 3, 1986, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his father, Joe Angel Hernandez of Odessa; his mother, Delma Campos Hernandez of Midland; step-father, Gilbert Vasquez of Midland; maternal grandparents, Enrique and Teresa Campos of Pecos; paternal grandparents, Epifanio Hernandez of Goshen, Calif., Maria Morales of Odessa; two brothers, Israel Manuel Garcia of Midland, Eugene Marcos Hernandez of Odessa; one sister, Bianca Teresa Campos of Midland; and one nephew, Aiden Gutierrez.

Pallbearers: Peter Barreno, Joe Manuel Barrera, Jerry Hernandez, Miguel Angel Jurado, Chris Rodriguez and Dago Rodriguez, Jr.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Buck Davis

It is seldom that you meet a Texan as true as Buck Davis. From the fullness of his laughter to the loudness of his holler, he could make you feel the grandeur and greatness of our great state. The saying, "A heart as big as Texas", has never fit a man so well. Just as Texas has influenced and strengthened many people's lives, so did Buck. His open, generous and fun-loving personality rubbed off on everyone he met. Buck never met a stranger and he was known to affectionately give indiscriminate nicknames. A few we can recall are Baby Brother, Farmer Jones, Baby Boo Boo, Cisco and Benny. Whatever he named you, he would not hesitate to share with you his love for Jesus Christ.

Buck was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1922 to Ralph Vernon Davis and Virginia Mae Ryan. In 1941, he purchased his first farm in El Paso County. Later he married Virginia Wrinkle, who preceded him in death in 1964. In 1965 Buck married Corene Sutton. They raised three children while ranching in Texas and serving with the Rio Grande River Ministry. Corene passed away in 1997. Buck never attempted retiring, for his love of the land kept him ranching until 2002, when he fell in love with and married Margaret Stanfield, of San Angelo. They were active members of Quail Valley Baptist Church.

Buck is survived by his wife Margaret; son and daughter-in-law Brazos and Hope Davis of Iraan, Texas, and their children, Hondo, Levi, Nikki, and Concho; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna Sparks of Goliad, Texas, and their children, Angela, Zachary, and Lyndsey; daughter and son-in-law, Belle and Shane Branham of Snyder, Texas and their children Lakota and Sequoyah; as well as great-grandchildren and an extended family spreading far and wide, as a result of his Texas-size heart.

A memorial service will be held at the Baptist Retirement Center Chapel at 2:30 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2008. A visitation for family and friends at the Center's clubhouse will follow.

A graveside service will be held at Balmorhea Cemetery, in Balmorhea, Texas on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Memorial Hospice at 438 E Houston Harte Expy ,San Angelo, TX 76903, or Cal Farley’s Boy Ranch at PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174.

“Hasta Luego”

Richard Cook

Richard Gene Cook, 80, of Mentone, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with David Allen Smith officiating.

He was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Pecos, was a rancher and a longtime Mentone resident.

Survivors include one step-son, Harry Hamner; three brothers, Willis, Ernest and Johnny Lee Cook; one sister, JoAnn Beauchamp and two grandsons.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Ortega, Sr.

Robert Ortega, Sr., 59, of Barstow, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 23, 1949, in Pecos, was a field supervisor-oilfield, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice G. Ortega of Barstow; one son, Robbie “Coach” Ortega of Horizon City, Tx.; two daughters, Maribel Martinez of Barstow, Cherry Ortega of San Angelo; six brothers, Arturo, Joe “Turtle” and Trine Ortega Jr. of Pecos, Armando Ortega Sr. of Barstow, George Luis Ortega of Odessa, Roy Ortega of Hondo; three sisters, Margie Natividad of Pecos, Crissy Renteria and Debra Ortega of Midland; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Cameron

Ray Anthony Cameron, Sr., “Monk,” 50, formerly of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his home in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be held at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 3, 1957, in Pecos, was a member of the Church of Christ, moved to Odessa and attended Mission Odessa Ministry, worked at Big Tex Trailers as a welder and a manager for six years. He rededicated his life to Christ in June 2008.

Survivors include his wife, Micaela Cameron of Pecos; his mother, Earline Cameron of Pecos; two sons, Ray Anthony Cameron Jr. and Thomas Davis of Pecos; two daughters, Summer Shanae Cameron Harlan and Maria Reyes of Odessa; six brothers; three sisters; 11 grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Thomas

Nancy L. Thomas, 66, of Lubbock, died Tuesday, June 24.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 27, in the Smyer Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 3, 1941, to Lenard and Alma Mae Kerlee, in Ramer, Tenn. She graduated from high school in Albuquerque, married Raymond Thomas on Dec. 3, 1971, in Alpine, lived in Pecos from 1968 through 1985 and worked at Safeway. She worked for Texas Instruments for many years.

Thomas was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond; one son, Douglas Thomas; two sisters, Modena LaCasse of Puyallup, Wash., Annie Massagee of Albuquerque and four grandchildren.

Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Griffis

John Allen Griffis, 85, of Pecos, died Monday, June 23, 2008, in Odessa.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28, at the Church of Christ with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Marion County, Tx., was a mechanic, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Carl Griffis of Alpine, Jerry Mac Griffis of Fort Davis; two daughters, Sharon Griffis Coody of Pecos, Beverly Griffis Hathorn of Pecos; two sisters, Kathleen Henry of Longview, Shirley Byrd of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Stokes

Edwin Joseph “Joe” Stokes, 55, of Ballinger, died Monday, June 23, 2008.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger.

He was born Oct. 14, 1952, in Ballinger. During the Vietnam War, he served his country in the U.S. Army, was employed by the Runnels County Sheriff’s Department for the past 23 yeas as a Deputy Sheriff and served as Fire Marshal for the City of Ballinger and Runnels County. He also served many years on the Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his dedication to his work and to his community, Joe was deeply devoted to his family. He enjoyed spending his vacations and any time he had off in Pecos working for his parents-in-law at B&B Wrecker. On March 6, 1997, he married Eddie Jo Brookshire in Ballinger.

Survivors include his wife, Eddie Jo Stokes of Ballinger; one daughter, Sterhanie Sproul of San Angelo; two sons, Justin Stokes and Arron Ellis of Ballinger; his mother, Media Pearl Davis of Ballinger; one sister, Kathy Fritze of Ballinger; one brother, David Stokes of Ballinger and one grandson of San Angelo.

Lange Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eula Mae Wilson

Eula Mae Wilson, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in East Side Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 24, 1918, in Dallas, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wilson and both parents, Ismael and Clara Jackson.

Survivors include two sons, Mildren Wilson and Patricia Mosley; two sons, Charles and Billy Joe Wilson of Pecos; 14 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amonario Ramon

Amonario Pena Ramon born Dec. 16, 1940 passed away peacefully in his sleep June 21, 2008.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elidia V. Ramon, three sons and their spouses, Amonario Ramon Jr. and his wife, Norma Ramon of Lantana, Tx.; Eric Anthony Ramon of Santa Fe, N.M.; Aldo Ellis Ramon and his wife, Maritza Ramon of Austin. He has four granddaughters, Kendra Winkles, Deven Winkles, Ameyalli Ramon and Marley Ramon, all of Austin. He is also survived by his mother, Olivia Ramon and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born in San Miguel Tamalipas, Mexico. He emigrated to the United States in January 1961 and attended La Joya High School in Mission, Tx. He married Elidia Valenzuela on April 4, 1967. He started his career in late sixties working as a test driver for the APG-Firestone test center and then worked at the Gibson True Value store for many years. In 1987, he was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Reeves County and held this position until the present day serving 21 years. He also volunteered as a fire fighter for the Pecos Fire Department for over 20 years and served as captain and safety officer for the department. As well he served part-time a Municipal Judge for the City of Pecos since 1995 serving over 12 years.

His hobbies consisted of boxing, bike-riding, gardening, traveling and “home improvements.”

He represented justice, fairness, honesty and sincerity with a twist of humor, not only for the City of Pecos, but to his loved ones as well.

He was a superb father, a fair judge and an honesty jury to us all. He was a loving husband, father and loved serving his community.

Church services will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at noon at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Rosary will be held at Pecos Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m.

Services entrusted to Pecos Funeral Home.

Alberto Bustamante

Alberto Bustamante, 78, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 12, 1929, in Knox County, Tx., was a retired laborer road constructor, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Bustamante was preceded in death by Manuel and Apolinar Bustamante; Ignacia B. Parras and Reyes Bustamante.

Survivors include his wife, Eloisa G. Bustamante of Pecos; one son, Jose Luis Bustamante of Pecos; one daughter, Magdalena “Nena” Gomez of Pecos; two brothers, Estanislada Bustamante of Presidio, Serapio Bustamante of Amarillo; one sister, Florentina Bustamante of Dumas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Agapita Candia

Agapita C. Candia, 74, of Pecos, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Candia was preceded in death by one son, Jose Candia Jr.

She was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Aguas Calientes, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a bus driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years,Jose Candia; five sons, Jesus Candia of Pecos, Sergio Candia of Austin, Rudy, Ralph and Gabriel Candia of Odessa; six daughters, Esther Acosta, Yolanda Rayos of Pecos, Alma Candia Montoya, Lilia Estella Garcia and Sandra Baquirin of Odessa, Lucy Yingling of Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother, Teodoro Castillo of El Paso; one sister, Maria Granado of Alpine; 32 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carmen Rodriguez

Carmen M. Rodriguez, 88, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Texas Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born May 27, 1920, in Tucson, Ariz., was a nurses aide, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Ysidoro and Isabel Matta and her husband, Edward Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Jose Guerrero of Odessa and Eddie Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Berta Segovia of Pecos, Grace Sarabia of El Paso and Cindy Rodriguez of Abilene; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monica Carrasco

Monica Carrasco, 32 of Pecos, passed away on June 12, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born on May 8, 1976 in Pecos, Texas to Pascual and Delma Sanchez. Monica married Esequiel Carrasco Jr. on February 14, 1988 in Pecos, Texas. She was Catholic and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her brother; Pascual Sanchez Jr.

She is survived by her husband; Esequiel Carrasco Jr. of Pecos, son Jonathan Carrasco of Pecos, parents; Pascual and Delma Sanchez of Midland, grandparents; Manuel and Rosa Jacquez of Pecos, grandmother; Angela Sanchez of Odessa, great grandmother; Maria Jacquez of Pecos; brothers; Joseph Sanchez of Midland and Daniel Sanchez of Odessa.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Francis Frey officiating. Burial will be private and at a later time.

Pallbearers will be Juan Antonio Sanchez, Pedro Sanchez Jr. Jose Carlos Sanchez, Jaime Carrasco, Saul Sauceda and Richard Aguilar.

Javier Garcia

Javier Garcia, 44, of Pecos, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held in 3 p.m., Monday, June 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 28, 1963, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a welder, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his mother, Martina Torres Garcia.

Survivors include his father, Raul Garcia of Odessa; one brother, Jaime Garcia of Odessa and one sister, Maribel Salgado of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cruz Llanez

Cruz Llanez, 92, of Alpine, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at her residence.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery.

She was born May 3, 1916, in Alpine, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Felix Llanez Sr. of Alpine; five daughters, Elidia Mancha and Hortencia Ramos of Alpine, Lupe Acosta of Pecos, Eva Bustos of Blanket and Olga Cobos of Grand Prairie, Tx.; one sister, Enriqueta Molinar of Alpine; numerous grand, great-great –great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine McAlpine

Geraldine A. Hudson-McAlpine, 94, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Juniper Village in Lamar.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 9, at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar with Reverend Ian Blacker officiating. Burial was in Wiley Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Bucklin, Kans., to James W. and Nellie Smith.

McAlpine was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Smith of Pecos; her father, James W. Smith of Lamar; her first husband, Paul Hudson of Walsenburg, Colo.; her second husband, Mackie McAlpine of Abeline; one son, William Hudson of Gardner, Colo. and one sister, Gertie Davis of Pueblo, Colo.

Survivors include one son, James Hudson of Wiley; one sister, Dorothy Hudson of Walsenbur, Colo.; five grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar.

W. R. Oglesby

Bill Oglesby, died peacefully at his home in Pecos this morning, June 16, 2008.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, at First Christian Church in Pecos.

William Robert Oglesby was born in Pecos, on July 26, 1923, to John and Helen Oglesby. He attended local schools and graduated from Pecos High School in 1941.

Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served throughout World War II. He was a Navy carrier dive bomber pilot in the Pacific. After the war, Bill attended Texas Christian University and graduated in 1949.

Bill married Maxine Lyle on Jan. 30, 1948, in Pecos. They were married for 55 years.

In 1949, Bill and his older brother, Jack, established Jack and bill’s service station on Old Highway 80 or Third Street. He worked full time at the station for about 36 years.

After retirement, Bill pursued his hobbies full time. At home, he enjoyed doing woodworking projects, many of which were gifts to others. Bill liked to spend summer months in Colorado. He was an avid fly fisherman, and he loved to share his past-time with family and friends.

An active member of First Christian Church in Pecos, he served as deacon, elder and trustee.

Bill was preceded in death by his brother in 1985; his wife, in 2003; his daughter, Mary Oglesby Evans in 1999; and his youngest son, Mike Oglesby in 2001.

Survivors include one son, Bill Oglesby of Pecos and five grandchildren: Blythe Evans, Will Oglesby and Matthew Oglesby, all of Pecos, and Quay and Taylor Oglesby of Ozona.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First Christian Church or the West of the Pecos Museum.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Montoya Carrasco

Emma Montoya Carrasco, 66, of Pecos, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, June 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 20, 1942, in Sierro Alto, Mexico, was a head housekeeper, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carrasco; both parents, Pablo and Julia B. Montoya; one sister, Yolanda Carrasco and six brothers, Domingo, Sixto, Felipe, William and Pablo Montoya Jr. and Joe Barrera.

Survivors include three sons, Tony and Michael Carrasco of Pecos, Jacob Carrasco of Midland; five brothers, Epifanio Montoya of Pecos, Andres Montoya of Crystal City, Tx., Tiodoso Montoya of Odessa, Benito Montoya of Garland and Roy Garza of Richardson; five sisters, Elvira Mendoza of Crystal City, Ninfa Montoya Alligood of Pecos, Delia Montoya and Otilia Valenzuela of Odessa, Armida Rico of San Antonio and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Peters

Lois Mildred Peters, 75, of Pecos, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, in Live Oak Cemetery in Belton, Tx.

She was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Killen, Tx., was a telephone operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Winfield Jack and Ruth Hamilton and one sister, Morine Seibert.

Survivors include one brother, Jack Hamilton of Pecos and one sister, Doris Miller of Defunak Spring, Fla.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Karol Gene Curcuruto

  Pilot Point – Karol Gene Curcuruto, 63, of Pilot Point died on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.  He was born on December 27, 1944 in Pecos to John J. and Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto.  He married Marion Daneice Burton, on April 29, 1989.  He served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Rock Creek Bar-B-Que Club.  He worked at Strawn Rental for 28+ years, and was currently employed for the City of Pilot Point Streets Department. 

  A memorial service was held at Midway Baptist Church in Aubrey on May 27th.  Rev. John Theisen and Rev. Kenny Guthrie will officiate.   

He is survived by his wife, Daneice Curcuruto of Pilot Point, son, Jeremy Curcuruto Crow of New Mexico, daughter, Karen Curcuruto Martin of The Colony, son John A. Curcuruto of Pilot Point, daughter, Nicole Potter of Catoosa, OK, daughter, Laurie Charles of Oklahoma and son Michael Wooten of Kansas.  He is also survived by brother, John Curcuruto of Austin and sister, Rosie Taquno of San Antonio, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.   

Services are under the direction of Huff/Slay Funeral Home, Pilot Point, TX 

Jesus Alvarez

Jesus Alvarez, 85, of Pecos, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at noon, Wednesday, June 4, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 24, 1922, in Presidio, Tx., was a laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Guadalupe V. and Tony Alvarez of Odessa, Julian V. Alvarez of Pecos; two daughters, Rufina Suarez of League City, Tx., Emma Alvarez of Pecos; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Hernandez

Jessie C. Hernandez, 87, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Valentine, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Rosario Rodriguez of Pecos; two granddaughters, Anabel Madril and Sylvia Seibert of Pecos; three great-grandchildren, Cassandra Madril, Jonathan and Matthew Seibert, all of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Thompson Kingsbery

Doris Thompson Kingsbery, 83 of Austin passed away peacefully May 29, 2008 at  The Cottages in Round Rock.

Doris was an accomplished Pianist, dedicated Republican,  long time congregant, and Stephen minister at St. Martins Lutheran Church, Austin, and also of Faith Lutheran Church, Georgetown. She earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from UT-Austin and worked as a Librarian in the Philosophy Department there, and in later years worked at the Georgetown Public Library part-time.

Doris was widowed by her first husband, her high school sweetheart, Theo Thompson after 30 years of marriage. She also survived her second husband, Mr. E.G. Kingsbery, a long time Austin resident and well respected businessman.

Doris is survived by 3 of her 4 Thompson Children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Barton Cemetery in Buda.

Donations in her name can be made to A-Med Community Hospice of Austin, 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. Ste. 242 South, Austin, TX 78757.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com

Nelda Ramsey

Nelda Ramsey passed away peacefully on the morning of June 1, 2008, a few weeks short of her 77th birthday.

Services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Box officiating.

She was born July 5, 1931 in May, Texas.

She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Sammye and son-in-law Randy Risinger of Carrolton; son Les and daughter-in-law Lori Phillips of Orange; sister, Martha Ezra of Ira, Tx. and brother, Gerald Ezra of May; grandchildren, Louis Phillips and wife, Rachel, Robin and husband Peter Sefzik; great-grandchild, Jake Sefzik.

Nelda was a long-time employee of Security State Bank (TransPecos Bank) until her retirement. Nelda is in heaven now. Nelda, a true lady with so many special gifts- one strong gift of forming friendships that last forever, Nelda will be missed greatly by all that knew her.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bill McMillan

Bill McMillan, 80, of Midland passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 PM in Johnson’s Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, June 2nd in Southgate Church of Christ. Masonic graveside will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Bill McMillan took his first breath in Carbon County on January 10, 1928. Later, he and his family moved to San Angelo, Texas where he spent the early years of his life.

There he was known to be interested in as well as racing fast cars and boats. From there, at the early age of 16, he joined the navy where he served on the U.S.S. Higbee. After returning home from the navy, he met Jo Ella Massey. They married soon after on November 16, 1948. They resided in San Angelo for a short period where they had one son, Olin. Later, they moved to Pecos, Texas where they had one daughter, Melody. They made Pecos their home for 52 years on a farm on the Duval Rd. In addition, Bill was initiated as an Enter Apprentice on July 22, 1960. He went on to pass to a Fellow Craft on July 18, 1961. A few months later on September 19, 1941, he was raised to a Sublime Degree. A few years after their move to Pecos, Bill was Baptized at the Church of Christ in El Paso, Texas. In Pecos, Bill became the owner of Big M Well Service. On April 19, 19, 1980 he became a 32nd Degree Scottish-Rite in Lubbock, Texas in addition to already being a Shriner. Bill continued work for many years, then retired in 1991.

After retiring, he and his wife enjoyed many fishing trips to Balmorhea, the High Bridge, and the Concho River. In 2006, they moved to Midland, Texas. There, Bill and Jo Spent many hours together going back and forth from Dialysis. Soon after, he became ill, Bill took his last breath and passed away

W.H. McMillan is survived by: His wife of 59 years, Jo Ella McMillan; his son, Olin McMillan and wife Jackie McMillan; and his daughter, Melody Thomason and husband Vince Thomason; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Drummond and husband Mike Drummond, Bryce Thomason and wife Leigh Thomason, and Brittany Thomason; 3 Great Grandchildren Madigan Drummond, Macie Drummond, and Riley Thomason.

The family request memorials be made to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.

Carolina Benavides

Carolina Lozano Benavides, of Ft. Stockton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m., Friday and funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ft. Stockton. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Benavides of Ft. Stockton; two sons, Charles Benavides of Goliad, Tx., Michael Benavides of Pecos; one daughter, Carol Benavides of Ft. Stockton; two brothers, Robert Lozano and Frank Lozano, Jr., of Odessa; four sisters, Hope Fenton of Odessa, Mary Ellen Ibarra of Ft. Stockton, Marcela Aranda of Ft. Davis, and Rachel Venne of Dallas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Jaime Marrufo

Jaime A. Marrufo, 42, of Monahans died on Friday, May 23, 2008 at UMC in Lubbock, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 10 am on Monday, May 26 at Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel with Father Fabian Rodriguez officiating. Burial followed in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Services entrusted to Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Mr. Marrufo was born September 16, 1965 in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico. He was a truck driver.

He was a wonderful, loving husband, father and friend who is going to be missed very much by all. He was always ready to help someone in need without expecting anything in return. Everything he did was out of the goodness of his heart because he loved to see people happy. He was a man with a big heart that allowed him to be strong for everyone who needed him. He was the rock and foundation for our family and a person that was always looked up to by everyone. We have so much to thank him for, because without him, we would not be who we are today. He taught us that values and hard work would always help through rough times and to always keep family in high regard. We can’t wait until the day we see him again and to give hugs and kisses and be together as a family once again. The promise in the scripture John 5:28, 29 will keep us strong and help us hold on.

Mr. Maruffo is survived by his wife, Margie of Monahans; sons, Jaime Marrufo, Jr. and wife Mayra, Orlando Marrufo and fiancé Crystal and Joshua Marrufo, all of Monahans; his daughter, Maritza Marrufo of Monahans; his father, Rafael Marrufo, Sr. of Monahans; one brother, Rafael Marrufo, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM and sisters, Antonia Gonzales and husband Felipe of Monahans and Bertha Porras and husband Carlos Ruben of Pecos, Texas.

Online condolences may be e-mailed to msm_guestbook@cebridge.net.

Felix Gonzales

Felix “El Rifle” Gonzales, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 21, 1943, in Ft. Davis, was a retired auto test driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Gonzales was preceded in death by his mother, Ramona Fuentes and one brother, Frank Gonzales.

Survivors include his wife, Yolanda Gonzales of Pecos; his father, Ezequiel Gonzales of Pecos; three daughters, Carolina and Julia Gonzales and Maggie G. Argumaniz of Pecos; one brother, Pablo Gonzales of Pecos; one sister, Socorro G. Vasquez of Tucson, Ariz. and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Haley

Robert Eugene Haley died Saturday, May 4, 2008.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Haley Ranch Cemetery officiated by Pastor R.F. Ford. 

Hewas born Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1928 to John Furman Haley and Florence Mae (Trent) Haley in Pecos, TX. 

He married Darby Crabb in Lovington, NM March 21, 1952.  Together they raised four children.  He was a rancher at heart, devoting more than 75 years to his trade.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, lapidary, collecting rocks and making jewelry.  He has been affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church. 

Those left to mourn his loss include his wife:  Darby Joy Haley of Kermit; son:  Lee Haley and wife Sharon of Brownwood, TX; three daughters:  Sherry Bailey and husband Jack of Odessa, Darby Ann Mitchell and husband Billy of Midland, and Anita Janette Haley of Wink; one brother:  John A. Haley and wife Stefanie of Kermit; 10 grandchildren:  Chris, John, Matt, Jerold, Dawson, Tiffany, Kyle, Kendra, Miranda and Emily; and eleven great-grandchildren:  Megan, Brittany, Hayden, Tyler, Alexis, Brandon, Justin, Brooklyn, Allysa, Macaela and Cheyenne.

He was preceded in death by his parents:  John and Florence Haley, and one son:  Dawson Trent Haley.

Pallbearers will be son:  Lee Haley and grandsons:  Chris Haley, Dawson Haley, John Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, and Jerold Mitchell.  Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.  Condolences to the family may be sent at fs-fp.com.

Acres West Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

George Riggs

George Frazier Riggs, 19, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Fort Stockton.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Church of Christ, in Fort Stockton, with Felix Knapper and Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.

He was born April 10, 1989, in Fort Stockton.

Survivors include his parents, George Earl and Glenna Riggs of Fort Stockon, ViCindy Weatherman Riggs; his grandparents, Arlie Ray Weatherman, Gene and Wyonna Riggs, Bill and Dora Jean Wohlfeld; one brother, Casey Wayne Riggs and one sister, Rheannan Englehart.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Ruben Ornelas

Ruben Ornelas, 44, of Pecos, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 15, 1964, in Pecos, was a lifetime resident, a construction worker and a Catholic.

Survivors include his father, Ted Chavez of Odessa; his mother, Maria Matta Ocon of Pecos; three daughters, Breana and Sara Ornelas of Houston, Nicole Chavez of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Freddy Ornelas of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Helen Martinez and Joann Bustamantes of Houston, Delma Garcia of Odessa and Vicky Ocon of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

June Casimir

June Elizabeth Royalty Casimir, 80, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1927, in Ralls, Tx., to Daisy Katherine and Jesse Lee Royalty. She grew up in the Lubbock area and graduated from Lubbock High School. She received her college degree from Texas Tech University in History and English. After college, she married Jack Gibson Casimir on May 18, 1949, they moved to Pecos, and were married 59 years last Sunday. She served as an organist at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church beginning in July 1949, and continued until Spring 2007, when she was no longer physically able to serve in this capacity.

Survivors include her husband, Jack of Pecos; one daughter, Carol of Katy; one son, John Casimir of Midland; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 416 Plum Street, Pecos, Texas, 79772.

Faye Busby

Faye Busby, died Friday, May 9, 2008.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 13, in Athens, Tx.

She was born Dec. 18, 1918, was a beauty operator and Loving County Treasurer.

Busby was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. “Red” Busby.

Survivors include one son, J.W. “Buddy” Busby; two daughters, Vivine Thomlinson and Norma Boyd.

Noise Lara

Noise “Noy” Fuentes Lara, 73, of Pecos, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Hospice House in Austin.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Petrolio Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Ft. Davis, was a housewife, a long time Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by both parents, Mariano and Reyes Fuentes; two brothers, Johnny and Francisco Fuentes; two sisters, Josepha Tarango and Ramona Gonzalez.

Survivors include three sons, Orlando and Gabriel Lara of Pecos, Alex Lara of Austin; five daughters, Eva Castro, Ida Lara of Austin, Dora Ochoa of Round Rock, Gloria Galindo and Nancy Legarda of Pecos; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Shorter

Sandra Kay Shorter, 43, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth.

A Chapel Service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Lavan Scott officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen.

She was born Aug. 15, 1964, in Pecos and was the daughter of Frank and Ewillie Shorter. Her Christian experience began at an early age, where she was united at St. James Baptist Church in Pecos, until she graduated high school and college.

Sandra moved to San Angelo and had her daughter, Lacee Lacy and then she moved to Fort Worth, where she had Gerald Lacy Jr. and became a member of The Rock Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for the City of Fort Worth for many, many years.

She leaves to cherish memories her lovely children Gerald Lacy Jr. of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Lacee L. Lacy of Dallas; her mother, E. Willie Shorter of Pecos; four sisters: Mary Beasley of Ohio, Patsy Shorter of Ohio, Alma Joiner of Lamesa, Lynn Shorter of Fort Worth, Veloise Shorter of El Paso; three brothers, A.C. Shorter of Pecos, Edward Lewis of Albuquerque, N.M., Cleburne Lovelady and many beautiful nieces and great-nieces.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James McCormick

James E. “Mac” McCormick, 85, of Pecos departed this life and went to be with his Lord on May 6, 2008.

Mac was born Dec. 26, 1922 in Benton, AR., to John E. and Eva McCormick, one of 11 children.

In December 1941, he and Billie Ruth Wright were united in marriage and were married for 65 years.

Billie preceded Mac in death on March 27, 2007.

Mac served with the 398th Engineers overseas from 1943 to 1945 being honorably discharged. The McCormick family moved to Pecos in January of 1948. Mac was quietly active in our community through his service in various churches, Little League Baseball, nursing home outreach and volunteering his assistance in the Ministerial Alliance, Senior Citizen’s Center and wherever needed.

Mac and Billie were honored as the 1999 recipients of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce award for Unselfish Devotion and Commitment to our community. Mac will be greatly missed by many, but his influence and Christian example will live on in those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, May 8 at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 9, at West Park Baptist Church and burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

Survivors include his son, Ronny McCormick and wife Becky of Georgetown, his daughter, Lana Watson and husband Jimmy, his son Steve McCormick and wife Marilyn of San Angelo, one daughter-in-law Marcia McCormick of Pecos, 10 grandchildren; James, Amy, John, Lori, Jennifer, JoAnna, Shawna, Riki, Pat and Kelly; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family requests that memorials be made to the Pecos Senior Citizens Center at 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Tx. 7977s.

Pallbearers are: James McCormick, John McCormick, Nathan McCormick, Steve Begay, Dwayne Dawdy, Matthew Lindemann and Tommy Jackson.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Seledonio Renteria

Seledonio C. Renteria, 88, of Mentone, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in the Renteria Farm Cemetery.

He was born March 3, 1920, in Balmorhea, was a retired farmer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Renteria was preceded in death by family members, Daniel Levario, Consuelo Carrasco, Ramona Mendoza, Agapito Renteria, Maria Ramirez and Ysidro Renteria I.

Survivors include his wife, Hortencia Ramirez Renteria of Mentone; five sons, Arnulfo and Alfredo R. Renteria of Midland, Reyes Dominguez of Kermit, Jose R. Renteria of Mentone, Ysidro R. Renteria of Pecos; four sisters, Delma R. Gonzales of Odessa, Sylvia R. Villalobos of Pecos, Senaida “Cindy” R. Polanco and Juanita R. Gonzales of Odessa; four brothers, Manuel, Efren and Cirilo C. Renteria of Odessa, Benino C. Renteria of Midland; two sisters, Cleofas “Mary” Rodriguez and Epifania Marquez of Odessa; 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eladio Salgado

Eladio “Chuy” T. Salgado, 78, of Pecos, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at his residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Barranco de Guadalupe, Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a laborer-roofer and a Catholic.

Salgado was preceded in death by one son, Raul C. Salgado.

Survivors include his wife, Felicitas C. Salgado of Pecos; four sons, Mario, Rene, Adan, Amador C. Salgado of Pecos; four daughters, Armida S. Rodriguez, Margarita Salgado of Pecos, Dr. Yolanda Salgado of Odessa, Maria Luisa Cordova of Dallas; two brothers, Ricardo and Angel Salgado of Pecos; three sisters, Guillerma Hinojos of Pecos, Socorro Carrasco of Presidio, Consuelo Hinojos of Kermit; 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Darpolor

Joseph Kelmu Darpolor, 50, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Viewing will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and 5 p.m., Friday, May 9.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at First Baptist Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 21, 1958, in Lofa Co. Liberia West Africa, was a physician, had lived in Pecos for 14 years and was a Lutheran.

Darpolor was preceded in death by his parents, Yarkpawolo and Korto Darpolor.

Survivors include his wife, Fatu Darpolor of Pecos; two sons, Joseph Kelmu Darpolor of Big Spring, Job Kelreen Darpolor of Pecos; four daughters, Korto, Josephine Kebbeh, Jo Maureen Koko Darpolor and Lisa White of Pecos; one brother, Flomo Darpolor of Liberia West Africa; two sisters, Beatrice Darpolor of Liberia West Africa, Krubo Briggs of California; mother-in-law, Nancy Kroma of Pecos and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bernadina Anaya

Bernadina Anaya, 93, of Pecos, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Pecos.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in the Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born May 20, 1914, in Gallop, N.M., was a cook, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three daughters, Enedina Mendoza, Amelia Contreras of Pecos, Carolina Casas of Midland; one brother, Vidal Huerta of Pecos; one sister, Reynalda Fierro of Pecos; 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daniella Cabral

Daniella Cabral, four months old, died Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 8, 2007 in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include her parents, Theodore Cabral II and Cynthia Solis Cabral of Pecos; two sisters, Arianna and Gabriella Cabral of Pecos; one brother, Theodore Julian Cabral of Pecos; grandparents, Theodore Cabral of Pecos, Dorothy Cabral of Phoenix, Ariz., Mario Solis of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martina Chavez

Martina Chavez, 88, of Pecos, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Toyah Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Fort Davis, was a longtime Pecos resident, a nurse and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Ray Cedillo, Santiago Jim Cedillo of Pecos, Federico Cedillo of Espanola, N.M.; one sister, Betty Villescas of Pecos; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine McCormick

Geraldine McNeil McCormick, 78, died Sunday, April 27, 2008.

She was born in March 1930, in San Antonio, married Harold McCormick, was a resident of Pecos for many years and had lived in Henderson.

Survivors include her husband, Harold McCormick of Henderson; four children, Jay McCormick of Quinlan, Tx., Cindy Phillips of Kaufman, Tx., Merrie Hammond of Ft. Stockton and Laurie Cobb of Gary, Tx.

Jeus "Chuy" Gutierrez

Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez 82 of Odessa passed away on April 30, 2008 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Barstow, TX. He was raised in Barstow and Pecos, Texas. As a young man he made his living working in the farming industry. In 1958 he and his wife, Maria moved to Odessa, Texas where they lived and raised their family.

His wife, Maria preceded him in death in 2004. Also preceding him in death were children Ector Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, Manuel G. Chavez and Julian G. Chavez, and brother Santiago “Jimmy” Gutierrez.

He is survived by daughters; Connie Cheek and husband Royce of Garland Texas, Rosie G. Gutierrez of Odessa, Texas, sons; Raymond Chavez and wife Diane of Odessa, Jesse G. Gutierrez Jr. of Odessa, Rudy Gutierrez and wife Robin of Odessa, and Sammy Gutierrez and wife Yolanda of Fort Worth, Texas, 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Elena Gutierrez of Midland, Elizabeth Aguirre of Odessa, Virginia Valencia of Midland, brothers; Manuel Navarrette of Odessa, Albert Gutierrez of Midland.

A rosary will be held on Thursday May 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held on Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Jessie Gutierrez III, Ray A. Del Bosque, Bryan Cheek, Sammy Gutierrez Jr., Johnny Ray Gutierrez, Ryan Del Bosque Honorary Pallbearers; Raymond Chavez Jr., Paul Chavez, Julian Chavez Jr., Steve Chavez, Emanuel Gutierrez.

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, I’d like to leave an echo whispering Miss me but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. it’s all part of the Master plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Visit our website at HYPERLINK "http://www.sunsetodessa.com" www.sunsetodessa.com to sign the guest book.

George Baker

George Bud Frazer Baker, 96, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Amistad Nursing Home, in Uvalde.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

He was born Sept. 1, 1911, to Robert and Eula Lee Baker.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Zinsmeister of Knippa, Tx.; one brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, Inc. of Uvalde is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Rodriguez

Edward Evaro Rodriguez, 85, of Pecos, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Loving, N.M., was a retired custodian and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Carmen Matta Rodriguez; two sons, Jose Guerrero and Eddie Rodriguez; three daughters, Berta Segovia, Grace Sarabia, Cindy Rodriguez; two brothers, Alfredo Rodriguez, Efren Rodriguez; one sister, Maria Rubio; 13 grandchildren and 18 grest-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Kingston

Billy Kingston, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 29, 1934, was a plant operator, had served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime Pecos resident.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Kingston of Pecos; one son, Billy Joe Kingston of Pecos; one daughters, Debra Tonnette Kingston of Junction; one brother, James Void Kingston of Mason, Tx.; one sister, Jeanette Sanderland of Woodward, Okla.; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Richmond

James Richmond, 83, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Mount Evergreen with Ernie Waggoner officiating.

He was born July 13, 1924, in Park Springs, Tx., graduated from Abilene Christian College, served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Stephen 5 Potter for four years, was a principal at East Pecos Junior High for 10 years and taught at Austin Elementary for over 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Richmond of Pecos; one son, Tommy Richmond of Big Spring; one daughter, Karen Richmond Baxter of Prosper; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Avila

Sandra Avila, 48, of Lubbock, died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

She was born Nov. 23, 1959, had lived in Lubbock for 11 years and was a welder.

Avila was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Hernandez of Pecos and one brother, Daniel Tarango.

Survivors include her mother, Gloria Tarango; her father, Alex Tarango; two sons, Alex Avila, Alfred Hernandez; three daughters, Diega Hernandez, Diana Tarango, DeDe Moralez; two brothers, Fred Avila, Daniel Tarango; one sister, Kathy Carrasco and nine grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miguel Garcia

Miguel Garcia, 45, of Pecos, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 6, 1962, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a seismograph employee and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by his father, Santiago Garcia; one brother, Vincent Garcia and one sister, Carmen Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Dora Campos Garcia of Pecos; his mother, Ramona Garcia of Pecos; three sons, Mike, Brian and Matthew Garcia of Pecos; two brothers, Ricky and Luis Garcia of Pecos; six sisters, Lorena Garcia of Madera, Calif., Juana Garcia of Paris, Calif., Josefina Abila, Maria Fuentez of Pecos, Melly Mocenson of Odessa, Rain Garcia of San Antonio and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enedina Morales

Enedina R. Morales, 66, of Saragosa, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 24, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa, with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Pecos.

She was born June 27, 1941, in Beeville, was a lifetime Saragosa resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Armando Morales of Saragosa; three sons, Jubenico Morales of Odessa, Ricardo Morales of Seaside, Calif., Jose Morales of Pecos; five daughters, Sylvia Harrington of Seaside, Calif., Annabel Ortega, Marivel Baca and Amanda Moorse of Odessa, Patricia Morales of Saragosa; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Vasquez

Fred Ortega Vasquez, 52, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Reno, Nev.

Vasquez was preceded in death by his mother, Luz Ortega Vasquez.

Survivors include his wife, Teodora Vasquez; four sons, William and Mi Angel Vasquez of Reno, Nev., Christopher and Jacob Vasquez of Georgetown, Austin; his father, William Vasquez of Pecos; one brother, Robert Vasquez of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Janny Soto of Sparks, Jessie Vasquez and Mary Nabarrette of Pecos.

Walton’s Sparks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Josefa Carrasco

Josefa Carrasco, 72, of Pecos, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24, at La Primera Iglesia Bautista Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born March 19, 1936, in San Antonio, Tx., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Carrasco was preceded in death by both parents, Ernesto and Monica Sanchez.

Survivors include her husband, Juan Carrasco of Pecos; two sons, Ernesto Martinez of Houston, Bernardo Martinez of Odessa; five daughters, Cecilia Santos of Kermit, Maria C. Samguey and Mary Arenivaz of Odessa, Josefina Samaguey, Agapita Martinez of Pecos; two brothers, Oracio Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez of Reynosa, Mexico; six sisters, Maria De La Paz Sanchez, Juanita De La Sanchez, Maria De La Luz Sanchez, Felix Sanchez, Rosa Sanchez, Marta Sanchez, all of Reynosa, Mexico; 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clinton Glenn

Clinton M. “Clint” Glenn, 69, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Coolidge, Ariz., married Marlene Whitlock on June 2, 1958, moved his growing family to Pecos in 1964 to start his own business, owned and operated Engine Service, Inc., with partner Jim Calhoun from 1965 to 1987, until Jim’s death in 1987. Glenn retired in 2003 and moved to Midland in 2004, he enjoyed his family, friends, boating and deep sea fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hattie Glenn; his second wife, Linda Glenn; his sisters, Lorriess Kelley and Julie Cox and one brother, Virgil Glenn.

Survivors include his children, Kelly and her husband, John Bickel of Wilmington, N.C., Dennis and his wife, Patty Glenn of Dibble, Okla., Rhonda James of Pecos, David and his wife, Tina Glenn of Houston, Douglas Glenn and step-daughter, Candy Armstrong, both of Midland; his sisters, Frances Cartwright of Phoenix, Ariz., Elmerrita Sprinkles of Coolidge, Ariz.; his first wife, Marlene Glenn of Pecos; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Ellis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julian Gomez

Julian Natividad Gomez, 77, died March 19, 2008.

A memorial mass will be held at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 29, at St. Helen’s Catholic Parish, 5510 West Cholla Ave, Glendale, Ariz. A reception will follow at St. Helen’s Catholic Parish after the memorial mass.

Gomez was born on Jan. 7, 1931 in Pecos.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Natividad Gomez and Jesus Gomez; one uncle, Juan Natividad and aunt, Trene Natividad.

Survivors include two brothers and two sisters.

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leo Della Hamilton

Leo Della Hamilton, 87, of Bryan, formerly of Pecos, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 21, at the Fairview Cemetery in Pecos, with Rev. L.E. Woodard, retired, officiating.

She was born Sept. 19, 1920, in Loveland, Okla., to John C. and Kittie Parnell Kennedy, had lived in Pecos for 54 years before moving to Bryan in January 2008, to live with her son and daughter-in-law.

Hamilton was preceded in death by her husband,, William Edward Hamilton and one son, William Ted Hamilton.

Survivors include two sons, Donny L. Hamilton of Bryan, Edward L. Hamilton of Midland; one daughter, Lilly Hughes of Midland; three sisters, Irene Arrington of Lubbock, Geraldine Lamb of Kermit; Kittie Dell Truitt of Lovington, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Chapel of Bryan is in charge of arrangements.

Moncerat Orozco

Moncerat Orozco, 46, of Pecos, died Monday, March 17, 2008.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born July 18, 1961, in San Pedro, Coyame, Chih., and was a Catholic.

Survivors include her father, Librado Orozco; her mother, Elvira Franco; four brothers, Jose Luis, Benjamin and Jesus Orozco of Pecos, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock; three sisters, Manuela Orozco of Bariales, Mexico, Virginia Orozco Baeza of Van Horn, Gloria Orozco of Pecos; various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Enedina Morales

Services are incomplete for Enedina Morales, 66, of Saragosa, who died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Patterson

Paul Patterson, 98, of Crane, died Friday, March 14, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, March 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Crane. Burial will be at the Rankin Cemetery.

Patterson was born March 28, 1909 in Gaines County, Texas to J.D. Patterson and Noda Pollard Patterson. After settling in Upton County, he graduated from Rankin High School, received his B.A. from Sul Ross State University in 1935, and completed graduate work at the University of Texas, Utah State University, National University of Mexico, University of Madrid, the University of Buffalo, New York, and in Geneva, Switzerland.

He served his country in the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy during World War II as a cryptographer. Paul married Marjorie Mixon in 1941. They were married for 64 years. He was a teacher for over 40 years with the majority of his teaching career spent in the Crane schools. He also taught in Marfa, Sanderson and Sierra Blanca.

Upon retiring from their respective teaching careers, Paul and Marge divided their time between their homes in Crane and Pecos and his early experiences as a cowboy are responsible for his reputation as one of the foremost folk humorists in the United States. A renowned author, he entertained many with his incomparable storytelling ability and the sharp wit and humor found throughout his novels, poetry, articles, and essays. As a featured speaker and teller of tall

tales Patterson found himself with countless loyal followers who willingly honored him with many accolades and awards including the Founders’ Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cowboy Symposium in Lubbock, Texas. Paul was humbled by the Distinguished Alumni Award he received from Sul Ross State University. He was a past president of the Texas Folklore Society and remained active in this organization until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brothers Ralph Patterson, John Patterson, and Fush Patterson; and two sisters Blanche Patterson Holmes and Madge Patterson Howell.

Survivors include one sister Gwendolyn Patterson Shaw of Rankin, and many nieces and nephews.

Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edmundo Saenz

Edmundo Lujan Saenz, 64, of Odessa, died Sunday, March 16, at Odessa Medical.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, in Odessa.

He was born April 4, 1944, in El Mulato, Mexico.

Saenz was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Manuela Quezada Saenz of Odessa; five sons, Eduardo, Gerald, Arturo, Edmundo Jr. and Sergio Saenz, all of Odessa; three daughters, Olivia Alvarado, Yolanda Aranda and Patricia Saenz of Odessa; four sisters, Alicia Acosta and Eva Valenzuela of Fort Stockton, Maria Nino of Odessa, Carmen Martinez of Kermit; one brother, Jesus Saenz of Ojinaga, Mexico; six granddaughters and 13 grandsons.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Udil Aldrete

Udil Aldrete, 61, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 8, at South 11th and Willis Church of Christ in Abilene. Burial was in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories.

He was born was July 3, 1946, in San Angelo, was a retired truck driver of over 25 years. He married Lydia Baeza of Pecos in 1967, and made their home in Abilene. He was a member of the South 11th and Willis Church of Christ.

Aldrete was preceded in death by his brothers, Albert Aldrete, Jr. and Antonio Aldrete; his mother, Olivia Aldrete; his sister, Gloria Dearman and his son, Johnny Aldrete.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia; his father, Albert Aldrete Sr. of McKinney; one son, Gabe Aldrete of Abilene; two daughters, Becky Rivera of Weatherford, Cindy Garza of Eagle Pass; one sister, Sonja Juarez of Merkel; two brothers, Moses and Ramiro Aldrete of McKinney and seven grandchildren.

Elliott-Hamel Funeral Home of Abilene was in charge of arrangements.

Epifanio Hernandez

Epifanio “Pifi” Hernandez, 51, of Pecos, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at his residence.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 7, 1956, in Saragosa, worked in seismograph, was a lifetime resident and a Catholic.

Hernandez was preceded in death by both parents, Pablo and Ysa Hernandez and one brother, Florencio Hernandez.

Survivors include one son, Jacob Martinez of Pecos; one step-son, Marcos Garcia; two step-daughters, Teresa and Rene Garcia of Dallas, Catrina Garcia of Odessa; two brothers, Ramon and Oscar Hernandez of Pecos; two sisters, Paula Payen and Estella Munoz of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lynnette Lasater

Lynnette Lasater, 77, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1930 in Tulia, Texas but spent most of her younger years in Dallas. She was the youngest of seven children of Alton and Edna Douglas. In 1945 her family moved to Pecos, Texas where she graduated high school. She attended Texas Women’s College in Denton and Texas Tech University. In 1948 she married Frank Edison Lasater. They had four sons.

A life-long resident of Texas, she lived most of her life in Odessa and Midland, but also managed apartment complexes in Euless, Waco, Abilene, Houston and Midland. She was very active in the Texas Apartment Association. In Midland, she managed the Saddle Club and Polo Park Apartments for John Pass Investments and was the office manager for one of her sons in various businesses. In the last few years, Lynnette remained active and worked part time in the accounting department at Whataco, Inc. and for one of her other sons in sales at Accent Granite and Marble until October 2007.

Lynnette loved West Texas and enjoyed recent trips to Fort Davis. Her greatest joy was spending time with her sons and their families. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed playing games with her children. Her telephone conversations with her friends and loved ones were a special joy.

Lynnette was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Edna Douglas, brothers Woodrow Douglas and Townsend Douglas, sisters, Carrie Cowen, Jeanne Moore, and Juana Jones and daughter-in-law Bea Lasater. She is survived by her sister Mary Francis Crow of Palm Desert, Ca., her children Frank E. Lasater, Jr. and wife Lea of Fort Worth, Ed Lasater and wife Jan of Odessa, Roger Lasater and wife Debra of Coalgate Ok., and Andy Lasater and wife Karen of Odessa. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Lynnette was a faithful member of the University Heights Baptist Church in Odessa for the last fifteen years. She loved her brothers and sisters in Christ. A memorial service will be held at the church at 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2008 with Pastor Cecil Maxey officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery in Mertzon, TX. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to University Heights Baptist Church, 3737 Tanglewood Lane, Odessa, TX. 79762.

Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

Enrique Marquez

Enrique Marquez, 50, of Pecos, died Monday, March 3, 2008.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 6, at Greenwood Cemetery with Juan Palacios officiating.

He was born April 17, 1957, in Pecos, was a roughneck and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include three brothers, Thomas and Danny Marquez of Pecos, Gabriel Marquez of Wrange, Tx.; three sisters, Margarita Beltran of Pecos, Gloria Jaquez of Monahans, Susana Guzman of Phoenix, Ariz.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Delma Tercero

Maria Delma Tercero, 66, of Pecos, died Feb. 25, 2008.

A church service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Saint Mary Catholic Church with burial in Mercedes Cemetery in Marfa.

She was born April 27, 1941, in Marfa, was a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Survivors include one sister, Minerva Lopez and one brother, Fidel Vasquez.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia D. McKinney

Virginia Dare McKinney, 94, former Pecos resident, died at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, N.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Graveside services will at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, with Bobby Wayne Cook officiating.

She was born Sept. 13, 1913 in Center, and moved to Pecos in 1947 with her husband, M.H. McKinney. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where she was involved in many ministries She moved to Carlsbad in 1995 to be near her son, Steve McKinney.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. M.H. (Mack) McKinney of Yorktown; Mike McKinney of Waynesville N.C.; and Steve McKinney of Carlsbad, N.M.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home of Carlsbad is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Christian Home, 1905 W. Pierce St. Carlsbad, N.M. 88220.

Lilia Alvarez

Lilia F. Alvarez, 71,†born in†Barstow, TX died in Chandler,AZ on Feb 27, 2008 Survivors: One sister: Jesusita V. Lopez of Oceanside,CA

Two sons : Bob Alvarez of Clarksville, TN†/†Elias A. Flores of Chandler,AZ

One daughter: Martha F. Alvarez of La Puente,CA

Many Grand Children and Great Grand Children.

She will be missed.

Allen Morton

Allen Morton, 46, of Barstow, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 29, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rey Carreon officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 12, 1962, in Bay City, Tx., was a pumper, a longtime Barstow resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Tammie Lobstein of Barstow; three sons, Jacob Morton of Odessa, Zachary Morton of Levelland and Alex Parmer of Barstow; one daughter, Brittany Lobstein of Fort Stockton; his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton of Pecos and one brother, Floyd Morton of Dallas.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Forest Cameron

Forest Charles Cameron, 85, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.

A church service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Church of Christ Church with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 26, 1922, in Bloomington, Tx., was retired from Pennzoil, a resident of Pecos and lived in Carlsbad for 18 years before moving back to Pecos and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Earline Cameron of Pecos; seven sons, Charles Henry Cameron and John T. Cameron of Wichita Falls, Glen Ford Cameron, Ray Anthony Cameron and Hiawatha Cameron of Odessa, Lawrence Wayne Cameron of Mississippi, Forrest Darnell Cameron of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Patricia Ann Shachelford of Tyler, Mary Ethel Mack of Arlington, Jonnie Fay Rawlings of Killeen; three sisters, Ethel Lee Simmons of Corpus Christi, Ada Mae Clemons of San Angelo, Pecola Herron of Rockport; 22 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Lara

Samuel Chacon Lara, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, t St. David’s Hospital in Austin.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Petrolio Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Pecos, was a retired custodian, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by one son, Elejandro and one brother, Alberto Lara.

Survivors include his wife, Noy Fuentes Lara of Austin; three sons, Alex Lara of Austin, Orlando and Gabriel Lara of Pecos; five daughters, Gloria Galindo and Nancy Legarda of Pecos, Ida Manor and Eva Castro of Austin, Dora Ochoa of Round Rock; three sisters, Estolia Ramirez and Genara Ramirez of Pecos, Felipa Grant of California; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Morton

Allen Morton, 46, died Sunday after suffering an apparent heart at the Avery ranch near Barstow. The body was taken to Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans, then transferred to Lubbock for autopsy.

He was born Feb. 12, 1962 in Bay City and moved to Pecos with his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton, in 1970. Since graduation from Pecos High School, he has been employed in the oilfield, and was an independent pumper at the time of his death. He enjoyed ranching, jet boating and music. He played bass guitar in the “Fat Daddys” band, Survivors include his wife, Tammy, of Barstow; three sons, Jacob Morton of Odessa; Zachary Morton of Levelland; and Alex Parmer of the home; one daughter, Brittany Lobstein of Fort Stockton; his parents, Donald and Joyce Morton of Pecos; and one brother, Floyd Morton of Dallas.

Forest Cameron

Forest Charles Cameron, 85, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.

A church service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Church of Christ Church with Fred Dominguez officiating. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 26, 1922, in Bloomington, Tx., was retired from Pennzoil, a resident of Pecos and lived in Carlsbad for 18 years before moving back to Pecos and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Earline Cameron of Pecos; seven sons, Charles Henry Cameron and John T. Cameron of Wichita Falls, Glen Ford Cameron, Ray Anthony Cameron and Hiawatha Cameron of Odessa, Lawrence Wayne Cameron of Missippi, Forrest Darnell Cameron of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Patricia Ann Shachelford of Tyler, Mary Ethel Mack of Arlington, Jonnie Fay Rawlings of Killeen; three sisters, Ethel Lee Simmons of Corpus Christi, Ada Mae Clemons of San Angelo, Pecola Herron of Rockport; 22 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pecos Cook

Pecos Cook, 69, of Balmorhea died Sunday, Feb.17, 2008, of strep pneumonia.

Services will be held at 3 pm, Thursday, February 21 at the First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with Rev. Roy Byrd officiating. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born August 25, 1938 to Ott and Edna Cook on a ranch near Luther, Texas. He moved to the Balmorhea area when he was three years old and spent the rest of his life there. He had various jobs from cowboying to truck driving. He retired from ABF Freight Lines in 2003. He never lost his love of farming, ranching, and riding horses. He loved children and children loved him.

He was very active in the community being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Toyah, the First Baptist Church of Balmorhea, the Balmorhea Ag Boosters, and the Reeves County Livestock Committee.

Pecos was preceded in death by sister Wanda Stanley; brother Otto Cannon Cook; daughter-in-law Ramona Ashing Cook and grandson Christopher Cook.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Cook; son Cannon Cook; daughter Christie and her husband Robert Lowden; sisters Juanita Rogers of Lubbock, Dolly Bryant of Midland, Vera Martin of Big Spring, and Linda Hall of Lake City, Florida; grandchildren Chance and Amber Cook; and great-grandson Christopher Cook.

In lieu of lowers the family requests memorials be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Portillo

Rosa Luna Portillo, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Saint Catherine Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born May 6, 1943, in Marfa, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Portillo was preceded in death by her father, Ysabel Luna Sr.; mother, Ester Luna Montoya; step-father, Pablo Montoya and brother, Ysabel Luna Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Antonio V. Portillo of Pecos; three sons, Anthony Portillo and wife Bernice of Palacios, Alex Portillo and wife Yvett e of Odessa, Arthur Portillo and wife Sally of Odessa; one daughter, Laura Cordova and husband Martin of Allen; one sister, Mary Luna of Cloudcroft, N.M.; one brother, Robert Luna and wife Rosa of San Antonio; grandchildren, Andrea and Amber Portillo of Palacios, Ashley and Alonzo Portillo of Odessa; numerous step-brothers , step-sisters and nephews and nieces; seven grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rufus Spivey

Rufus Spivey, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa.

A chapel service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Greer Willis officiating. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 24, 1943, in Loop, Tx., was a mechanic, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Spivey; three sons, Robert Spivey of Pecos, Allen Spivey of Monahans, T.J. Huffman of Alamagordo, N.M.; one daughter, Donna Hernandez of Morton; one sister, Barbara Jones of Altus, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Camp

Frances “Fannie” Josephine Camp, 101, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services were held 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1906, in Deport, Texas, was a longtime resident of Pecos, a clerk and a Baptist.

Survivors include one son, Tommy Joe Camp and wife Barbara of Clements, CA.; one daughter, Billie Brown and husband Bobbie of Odessa, CA.; brother, Billy Hammond of Clements, CA; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pecos Cook

Pecos Cook, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, from strep pneumonia.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with Roy Bird officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Luther, Texas, on a ranch near Big Spring. He moved to Balmorhea when he was three years old and spent the rest of his life in that area. He had various jobs from cowboying to truck driving. He drove for ABF Motor Freight the last years before his retirement. He never lost his love of ranching, farming and riding horses, he loved children and they loved him. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Balmorhea and the Masonic Lodge of Toyah, a member and past chairman of the Reeves County Livestock Show Committee since the 80’s, was involved in the Balmorhea Ag Boosters, a member of the West Texas Trail Riders and made many of the Fourth of July rides.

Cook was preceded in death by sister, Wonda Stanly; brother, Cannon Cook; daughter-in-law, Ramona Cook and grandson, Christopher Cook.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Cook; his son, Cannon, his daughter, Christie and her husband, Robert Lowden; his sisters, Juanita Rogers of Lubbock, Dolly Bryant of Midland, and Vera Martin of Big Spring, and Linda, grandchildren, Chance and Amber Cook and great-grandson, Christopher.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to: Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Tx. 79174.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Gallego III

Joe Gallego III, 61, of Corona, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, in California.

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Pecos.

He was born Sept. 30, 1946 and was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Jr. and Amparo Gallego.

Survivors include three sons, Moses Gallego of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Chris Gallego of Richmond, Virginia and Jason Gallego of Corona, Calif.; six brothers, Freddy and Alan Gallego of Pecos, Billy and Jimmy Gallego of Saragosa, Tony Gallego of Big Bend, Sammy Gallego of San Antonio; three sisters, Nora Briceno and Alexa Gallego of Pecos, Linda Gallego of Saragosa; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Lynne Lewis

Lynne Lewis passed peacefully from this world in Carlsbad on February 10, 2008, from complications following a valiant battle against cancer.

Jessie Lynne Lewis was born in Lubbock on January 16, 1934, to Uzell W. and Anna E. Walkup. She graduated from Lubbock High School. She later lived in Waco and Muleshoe, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, Cloudcroft, New Mexico and Pecos, Texas. She and husband John Lewis settled in Carlsbad in 1981.

If one ever asked Lynne what her main accomplishments were, she probably would have started with talk of those of her family. She felt profoundly blessed with a wonderful family, and that extended to her family of friends from across the country. But her achievements went far beyond that. She had a wide range of interests, and they continued to expand throughout her experience. A wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she delighted in a lifelong curiosity about the world that she enjoyed passing on to her children and friends.

She worked hard all of her life, and her jobs included being an executive assistant at Pima Copper Mine in Arizona, Holloman Air Force Base, Sears, and Pennzoil Sulfur Company in Reeves County, Texas. She retired from Pennzoil as the Executive Training Officer in 1994. She took great pride in any work she undertook, and shattered more than one glass ceiling as her innovative and entrepreneurial abilities were recognized and she moved into staff positions previously held only by males. She was a formidable businesswoman, and managed many aspects of the family businesses in Cloudcroft.

Lynne was always civic minded, and worked determinedly for any cause she deemed worthy of her attention. Woe to the non-responsive politician who failed to live up to her expectations. She was active in politics, and proved a great support in husband John’s campaigns for sheriff of Eddy County.

She was an accomplished artist, and very active at The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad. She received recognition in the form of numerous awards for her artwork, and her pieces are in homes and businesses across the United States. She worked over the years in a number of mediums, including oil, charcoal, pastel, and sculpture in cloth, clay and bronze. Her themes were usually Western, and her works varied from the serious to the seriously whimsical. She had a delightful and mischievous sense of humor, and that often emerged in her artwork. She loved learning new methods and also teaching them, and several of her children are also recognized artists. She took as much pleasure in the accomplishments of her friends and family as her own.

She is survived by her husband John Lewis of Carlsbad, and her children Scott and Jane of Evansville, Indiana, Tony and Jeanette of El Paso, Tamara and Kelby Robertson of Wink, Kimberly Kay Lewis of Santa Barbara, California, Tia and Stacy Mills of Carlsbad, and Deon and Jimmy Kempfer of St. Cloud, Florida. She had twelve grand children: Zachary and Lauren Lewis of Evansville, John S. Lewis of Greenwood, Jenny Lewis of El Paso, Ashley Day of Trophy Club, Texas, Amber Norris of Collinsville, Texas, Austin Robertson of Lubbock; Tegan, Cutter, and Carson Mills of Carlsbad; Colton and Rae Lynne Kempfer of St. Cloud, Florida, and six great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jared, Braden, Laney, Ainsley, and Kelson. For Lynne, a son or daughter-in-law was simply another son or daughter.

Lynne loved babies of all kinds. Her children grew up in homes filled with and surrounded by animals, and she did not draw the line at cats and dogs. Over the years she and John raised rabbits, Schnauzers, Great Danes, teacup poodles, Quarter Horses, Arabian Horses, ferrets, hedgehogs and Texas Longhorn cattle. It was not unusual to wake up to a baby calf, goat kid or fawn in our living room or kitchen, as friends and neighbors knew that Mama Lynne could often pull an orphaned little one through if anyone could. She had great fun in recent years with the baby calves born on the family ranch in the Guadalupe Mountains, and on her and John’s farm in Carlsbad. She filled page after page of ranch logbooks with descriptions of what a particular kindergarten group of calves had done, or what she had seen a ringtail cat doing while she filled a water trough. And it was always worth reading.

It was all just one part of her eternal joy in the life that she lived here on earth, and that will no doubt continue in the life that follows. Lynne passed from this world that she loved with a deep faith that she was bound for a better one.

Lynne was, and her family will forever be, deeply grateful for the support and kindness shown to her by her friends during her illness, as well as so many wonderful people at the Carlsbad Medical Center, Southeastern NM Hematology and Oncology, and the nurses of Golden Services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Carlsbad Foundation earmarked for use by The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad for youth artist programs.

A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Guadalupe Christian Camp in Queen, NM with Rusty Smith officiating.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Robinson

Mary Faye Robinson, 83, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Custer City, Okla.

She was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Custer City, Okla., was a longtime Pecos resident, had been employed at Anthony’s and Williams Department Stores, was a volunteer for the West of the Pecos Museum and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. (Robbie) Robinson, former personnel manager of Duval/Pennzoil Sulphur Company and longtime resident of Pecos; one son, Michael W. Robinson of Pecos and one granddaughter.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the West of the Pecos Museum.

Ruby Jenson

Ruby Jenson, 95, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Barstow Cemetery with Greer Willis officiating.

She was born July 15, 1912, in Cooper, Tx., was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vera Jones

Services are incomplete for Vera Jones, 83, of Pecos, who died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred North

Mildred A. North, 78, of Bell Road, Bremen, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at The Chapel of Hightower Funeral Home in Bremen with Reverend James Green officiating. Burial was in Melrose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Carroll County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Levi Arrington and Minnie Lee Bailey Arrington.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by husbands, Calvin Smith and Junior North; daughter, Bonnie Sellers; son, Buster Smith; sisters, Dorothy Lee Arrington and Mary Arrington; brothers, Grady Lee Arrington, Floyd Arrington and Jerry Arrington.

Survivors include five children, Diana Dobson of Bremen, Patricia Zivic of Kennesaw, Denise Kellogg of Villa Rica, Wayne North of Pecos and Grady North of Villa Rica; one brother, Romie Arrington of Carrollton; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Hightower Funeral Home of Bremen was in charge of arrangements.

Israel Wright

Israel G. Wright, 32, of Pecos, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 19, 1975, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Alfredo and Elda Fuentez of Pecos; maternal grandparents, Irene Galindo of Pecos, David Wright of Brownwood; paternal grandparents, Ascencia Fuentez of Pecos and Maria Garcia of Pecos; two sisters, Deandra and Angela Fuentez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Camp

Frances “Fannie” Josephine Camp, 101, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 6, 1906, in De Port, Texas, was a clerk, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Joe Camp and wife Barbara of Clements, CA., Billie Brown and wife, Bobbie of Odessa, CA.; one brother, Billy Hammond of Clements, CA.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herminia Dutchover

Herminia Dutchover, 88, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Christ The King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Balmorhea, was a housewife, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic.

Dutchover was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Selsa Valdez.

Survivors include six sons, Baldezar V., Willie V., Fred V. and Joe V. Dutchover of Odessa, Ismael V. and Chato V. Dutchover of Balmorhea; six daughters, Benita Anchondo and Carmela Gomez of Balmorhea, Eliser Martinez of Victoria, Erlinda Carrasco and Hortencia Esparza of Odessa, Maria Elena Rodriguez of Midland; two brothers, Mike and Hildo Valdez of Loving, N.M.; two sisters, Ernestina Armendariz and Amelia Franco of Loving, N.M.; 42 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren and 27-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Walker

Services are incomplete for Eddie B. Walker, 86, who died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at the West Houston Memorial Hospital in Houston.

Walker, son of the late Lee and Roberta Robinson, was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Cushing, Tx., Nachogdoches County.

Due to the early death of his parents, Eddie was then raised by his brother, Lee Petty. In the early 1900’s, African American children could only attend school seasonally. When Eddie did attend school, he went in Cushing.

He met and married Alice M. Wallace of Jacksonville, Tx. To this union, nine children were raised. Eddie moved his family to West Texas in 1952 seeking better employment opportunities. He began working at an oil refinery in Odessa. Afterwards he held several other industrial positions to include the West Texas Cotton Gin, Pecos City Janitorial Services and finally the Automotive Testing Track. Eddie retired from the Testing Track in 1978, at the age of 65.

Eddie united with St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend R.M. Montgomery. He served as a faithful Sunday School Treasurer; a member of the Trustee Board; and part of the Brotherhood. Eddie was also a member of the West Texas Masonic Lodge where he sat in the capacity of parliamentarian.

Walker was preceded in death by his wife, four sons and three daughters.

He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Velmon J. Hundley of Killeen and one son, Robert Lee Walker of Stafford. He has a multitude of grand and great-grand children, one of which he and his wife raised: La Vonda Loney of Harker Heights. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Bradley

Bobby “Easy Company” Bradley, 65, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church, with interment in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, directed by Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

He was born Oct. 11, 1942 in Texas; was employed by Enron for 22 years, and for their successor, Southern Gas, until his death. He was Sunday school director for House of Prayer.

Survivors include his wife, Velma Bradley; one son, Eric Bradley of Odessa; two daughters, Janet Bradley of Pecos and Elizabeth Lyttle of Midland; five grandchildren; and one sister, Stephanie Ferguson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the House of Prayer building fund account at Trans Pecos Bank.

Shon Kristopher Beck

Shon Kristopher Erasmo Beck came into this world on November 25, 2007. He went to be with our Lord on January 31, 2008.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2008 at St. John Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.

Survivors include his parents, Kristien Hall and Shon Beck of Arlington; grandparents, George and Patty Dominguez of Monahans, Mike Hall of Pecos, and Madelyn Beck of Odessa; great-grandparents, Erasmo and Suzy Acosta of Pecos, Don Lee and Betty Hall of Pecos, and Mattie Beck and El Ray Beck of Odessa.

Teodulo Orona

Teodulo Orona, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Jan. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 18, 1934, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Orona was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Orona, Sr. and two brothers, Jose and Juan Orona.

Survivors include his wife, Dora F. Orona of Pecos; his mother, Isabel Orona; five sons, Ramon, Pedro and Ruben Orona of Pecos, Juan and Jaime Orona of Odessa; one daughter, Angie Orona of Pecos; four brothers, Gabriel Orona of Dallas, Jesus Orona of Early Mart, Calif., Vicente Orona of Hobbs, N.M., Pedro Orona of Bakersfield, Calif.; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Petra Machuca

Petra Machuca, 84, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Andrews.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Machuca was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Balbina Chavarria and one grandson, Elliott Garcia.

Survivors include six sons, Eutimio and Martin Machuca Sr. of Pecos, Ascepcion and Domingo Machuca, Sr. of Odessa, Larry Machuca of Andrews, Jesus Machuca of Reno, Nev.; three daughters, Teodora Garcia, Ruperta Romo of Andrews, Josefa Contreras of Midland; two brothers, Lupe and Jesus Chavarria of New Mexico; three sisters, Gloria Chavarria Fierro and Maria Chavarria Cortez of San Jose, Calif., Angelita Chavarria Acosta of New Mexico; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Fletcher

Edith Fletcher, 92, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at her home.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Woody Woodard officiating at the memorial service.

Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 20, 1915, in Eagle Pass. She and her late husband, George, had been in the ranching, trucking and other business in Pecos since 1940. George died several years ago and Edith remained in Pecos where she enjoyed bridge and travel with her many friends.

Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband, George Fletcher, Survivors include, two daughters, Charlene Hayes of Pecos, Dorothy Fagan of Perkins, Okla.; two sons, Jim Fletcher of Midland, George Fletcher of Cedar Parks, Tx.; one granddaughter; one grandson and one great-grandson.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Jane M. Lanehart

Maggie Jane McKee Lanehart, 89 died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Katy, Texas, following a brief illness.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, in the San Geronimo Cemetery.†

She was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Seguin, Tx., to Jesse and Caldona Perkins McKee, had resided in Alpine, for the past 18 years, before moving to Katy to live with her daughter in September of 2007. She had married John Lanehart on Feb. 23, 1937, in Carlsbad, N.M., and they had 54 years of marriage before he died in 1991, graduated from high school in Barstow.

She was preceded in death by her husband John, brothers Shirley Taylor and Jasper McKee, and sister Wilma Scott.

† She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Tibbets of Katy, Texas; twp grandsons; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be made to Resolutions Hospice, 21720 Kingsland Blvd., #304; Katy, Texas 77450.†

Ruben Morales

Ruben Morales, 70, of Pecos, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass is scheduled for noon, Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born July 31, 1937, in Marfa, was a retired produce manager, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Morales of Pecos; five sons, Ruben Eugene Morales, Jr. of Eagle Pass, Troy Morales of Dallas, Ray Morales of Pecos, Louis Morales of Venus, Michael Morales of Arlington; two brothers, Raymundo Orona of Pecos, Armando Morales of Lubbock; one sister, Maria Elena Saldana of Pecos and nine grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aron Carrasco, Jr.

Aron G. Carrasco, Jr. died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at the Home Hospice House.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors with VFW Post # 4372 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Gardens.

He was born September 21, 1956 to Aron and Matilde Carrasco Sr. in Odessa, served his country in the US Armed Forces and retired as a lab technician from Ameripol Synpol Corporation.

Carrasco was preceded in death by one daughter, Debbie and one brother , Pete Carrasco.

Survivors include his wife Nina Carrasco; three daughters, Elaine Schnell, Annette Carrasco, JoAnn Reyes, all from Odessa; six sisters, Mary Hernandez, Ana Rodriguez, Sandra Subia, Elsie Carrasco, Aurora Rivas and Yolanda Barela; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Socorro Lopez

Socorro R. "Joe" Lopez, 65, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at his residence in Odessa.

Mass will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Bernardito Getigan officiating. Burial will follow at Los Angeles Garden section of Ector County Cemetery.

He was an oilfield laborer and a member of Holdy Redeemer Catholic Church. He was born February 7, 1942 in Mexico.

Survivors include three sons: Jorge Lopez of Odessa, Francisco Lopez of Midland, and Mario Lopez of Grand Prairie, TX; one step-son: Ruben Guzman; two daughters: Carmen Lopez of San Angelo and Yvette Lopez of Abilene, TX; three step-daughters: Maricela Guzman of Dallas, Becky Guzman and Diana Contreras, both of Odessa; and numerous grandchildren.

Emilia Chavez Talamantez

Emilia Chavez Talamantez 87, of Tucson, died Thusday, Jan. 17, 2008.

Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 801 N. Grande Ave. Burial followed at Holy Hope Cemetery.

She was born in Toyah, but lived in Pecos, for many years and moved to Tucson in 1968, was an active member and officer of the El Rio Senior center and worked for the Tucson Fire Department under a special program designed to instruct families in the use of smoke alarms and what to do in the event of a fire.

Talamantez was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Talamantez; sons, Johnny, Joe and Gilbert Talamantez.

Survivors include seven daughters, Dora Pineda, of Pecos, Alicia Marquez, of Clute, Erlinda Lozano, of Odessa, Mary Ellen Race, of Saukville, Wisconsin, Anita Talamantez, Belia Robles and Rebecca Lock, all of Tucson; three sons, Willie Talamantez, Jessie Talamantez and Jeffrey Talamantez.

Carrillo’s Tucson Mortuary, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Valerio Sostenes

Services are incomplete for Valerio Sostenes, 80, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Galindo

Manuel Galindo, 65, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 20, 1942, in Balmorhea, was retired, a lifetime Pecos resident, active with the Pecos Light League for 35 years; was the oldest Altar Boy for Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church, serving since he was 14 until his death; an active member of the Pecos Downtown Lions Club, longtime member of the Optimist Club, a radio announce for KIUN and active in the community.

Galindo was preceded in death by his parents, Bernardino and Juana Galindo; one son, Manuel Galindo Jr.; three sisters, Maria Bersosa Casillas, Ramona F. Bersosa and Valvina Bersosa.

Survivors include one son, Ricky Galindo and wife, Diane: two daughters, Alvesa SiFuentez and husband Richard; Gloria Campos and husband Humberto, all of Corpus Christi; one brother, Robert Fuentez; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth May Ince

Ruth May Ince, 94, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 18, at the Church of Christ with Fred Dominguez officiating.

Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in Melvin, Texas.

She was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Melvin, was a clerk and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include three nephews, Johnny Carl Griffis of Alpine, Jerry Griffis of Fort Davis, Zurl Lee Ince of Abilene; two nieces, Sharon Coody of Pecos, Beverly Ann Hawthorne of Pecos and one brother in-law, John Allen Griffis of Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lala Rodriguez

Lala Salazar Rodriguez, 75, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church withy Father Joe Ueker officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Garden Cemetery.

She was born May 7, 1932, in Fabens, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Ramon Rodriguez of Coyanosa; three sons, Ramon Rodriguez, Jr. of Presidio, Pablo S. Rodriguez of Beaumont, Francisco Rodriguez of Midland; two daughters, Guadalupe R. Walker of Midland, Dolores R. Hernandez of Grand Prairie; one brother, Jose Salazar of Odessa; one sister, Lila Jimenez of Pecos; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Martinez and Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory are in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth Smith, 88, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, in El Dorado, Tx.

He was born Aug. 9, 1919, in Killeen, was a heavy equipment operator, a longtime resident of Mentone and a Baptist.

Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Leona U. Smith.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Allen Smith of Evansville, Wyo. and one daughter, Dona Faye French of Mills, Wyo.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Juan Anchondo Juan L. Anchondo, 74, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Odessa. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Tierra Nuevas, Mexico, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Delmira R. Anchondo of Pecos; eight sons, Francisco Anchondo, Beto Cruz and Juan Cruz of Ojinaga, Mexico, Jose Juan Anchondo and Cesar Cruz of Pecos, Rafael Cruz and Eduardo Rodriguez of Midland, Ubaldo Rodriguez of Abilene; eight daughters, Rosa Holguin of Mesa, Ariz., Maria Alvarenga and Ivonne Hernandez of Roswell, Georgia, Lorena Anchondo of Hobbs, N.M., Virginia Franco of Pecos, Elodia Perez of Odessa, Blanca Cristina Rodriguez of Presidio, Tx., Veronica Cruz of Ojinaga, Mexico; one brother, Bernardo Anchondo of Pecos; two sisters, Feliz Abila of Barstow; 46 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Grady Poe Jr.

Grady Ralph "Butch" Poe, Jr., died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the age of 61.

Graveside services will be held at the Balmorhea Cemetary on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at 2 p.m.

Butch was born on Oct. 31, 1946, and raised in Balmorhea, he moved to Terrell County in 1980 and worked as foreman of the Oasis Ranch. He then moved to Sanderson in 1991 where he was manager of the Sanderson Wool Commission Company. The last years of his life were spent in the Mason hill country doing one of the things he loved-- working with horses.

He was preceeded in death by his parents Grady Ralph Poe, Sr. and Cora Christine "Teenie" Moore Poe.

Survivors include one son, James Timothy Poe of Sanderson; one daughter, Julie Beth Poe Hawkins and two sisters Alberta Titus and Cora Edna McDonald both of Victoria, Texas.

The family requests memorial donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Clarence Cox

Clarence E. Cox, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at North Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Levita, Texas.

Cox was born July 12, 1924, in Arnet, Texas, to Lee and Bertha Cox. He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. stationed in North Africa. On Dec. 20, 1947, he married Robbie Murry at Waco, worked as a mechanic and served the City of Pecos for 30 years before retiring in 1986. He served his Lord as Deacon of the North Temple Baptist Church, loved country and Gospel music, and enjoyed playing the fiddle and guitar. He was a member of the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance service for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Robbie Murry Cox; two sons, Douglas Cox of Pecos, Cloyce Cox of Brownwood; one daughter, Lois Roach of Pecos; one brother, Frank Cox of Odessa; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie Daniel

Long time Pecos resident, Elsie Caywood “MRS DAN” Daniel passed away January 5, 2008 at Signature Point on the Lake in Dallas, Texas at the age of 93. Graveside services will be held at Monahans Cemetery on Tuesday, January 8, at 2:00 P.M.

Elsie was born in Rockdale, Texas, and then spent her youth in Lubbock. She attended Lubbock High, where she received honors for being the most outstanding English student. At the same time she worked at the Lubbock CafÈ for her father. She then attended Texas Tech College for two years.

After this period in her life, the Caywood family moved to Monahans, where her father worked as a carpenter. During her time in Monahans, Elsie worked her way up to Head Telephone Operator for the phone company there. In the early 1940’s she met her future husband W.F. “Dan” Daniel. They married on March 15, 1942 in El Paso. With Dan in the military, Elsie moved with him to different training bases. At the end of the war the family settled in Monahans. During the ensuing 6 years, Mrs. Dan welcomed daughter Kay, and sons Ronny and Danny.

In 1955 Mrs. Dan and her family moved to Pecos. After helping Dan in his coin operated machine business for several years, they added “Dan’s Record Shop” to their business in 1964. This is where Elsie excelled. She sold many Pecos residents their first 45, album, 4 track tape, 8 track tape, cassette, or CD. In the late seventy’s, Mrs. Dan, and Dan’s, were the first to begin movie rentals in Pecos. Mrs. Dan took great pride in taking care of all of her customers at Dan’s; however, her greatest pride was in her children, and grandchildren.

While working and raising three children in Pecos, she became a member of the First Presbyterian church, and was active in the Business & Professional Women’s Club.

Elsie was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Caywood, and Eynon Caywood, and her sister Flossie Bingham of Monahans. She lost her husband, Dan, on August 30, 1984.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Barnett, and husband Jerry of McKinney; son Ronny and wife Jeannie of Little Elm; son Danny and wife Sandy of Frisco. Elsie is also survived by grandchildren Shellie Barnett Wright, Jennifer Daniel, Chris Daniel, Bekah Daniel Day, Dane Daniel, Megan Freeman, Cortney Freeman, Dustin Daniel, Bubs Daniel, Alli Daniel Day, Kelsi Daniel, Brad Daniel, Mandy Baker, and April Baker. Great Grandchildren include Haden Wright, Logan Wright, and Riley Day.

Mary Lou Ramirez

Mary Lou Ramirez, 67, of Marfa, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Rolando Fonseca officiating.

Burial was in Merced Cemetery in Marfa.

She was born Oct. 20, 1940, was a lifelong Marfa resident, a graduate of St. Mary’s Parochial school, and a Marfa High School graduate. She was an active employee of Baker’s Jewelry Store for 10 years before becoming employed by West Texas Utilities where she served 25 years of service and retired to become a homemaker in Marfa. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and an active member of the Marfa High School band booster club.

Ramirez was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Adan Ramirez.

Survivors include one son, Michael Ramirez of El Paso; one sister, Lucy Dominguez of Pecos; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

Geeslin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Urias

Robert Esai Garcia Urias, 18, of Odessa, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at First United Pentecostal Church, 1700 N. Texas, Odessa, with Reverend Emilio Bustamante officiating. Burial will be in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Section.

He was born Aug. 30, 1989, in Odessa, to Robert G. Urias Jr. and Brenda Lee Garcia, was a member of New Hope Church, worked at Oilwell Hydraulics and was a student at Odessa College. He attended Permian High School and graduated from Pecos High School in June 2007.

Urias was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roberto V. Urias Sr. and cousin, Leslie Marie Gabaldon.

Survivors include his father, Robert G. Urias Jr. and Mychelle T. Vega of Odessa; mother, Brenda Gudino and husband, Mario of Odessa; two brothers, Angel and Mario Gudino Jr. of Odessa; two sisters, Alexis Acosta and Thalia Gudino of Odessa; paternal grandmother, Olga G. Urias of Pecos; maternal grandparents, Concepcion and Cruz Garcia of Odessa; nine uncles; 10 aunts and 25 cousins.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Isabel Villa

Isabel Villa, 92, of Alpine, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Lajitas, was a lifetime Alpine resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Villa was preceded in death by her parents, Macario Hinojos and Severiana Alvarado; one brother, Santiago Hinojos of Odessa; two sons, Elijio Acosta and Douglas Acosta.

Survivors include her husband, Teodoro Villa of Alpine; four sons, Antonio Acosta of Lubbock, Erasmo Acosta of Pecos, Francisco Villa of Kansas, Tivorcio Villa of Odesas; three daughters, Petra Benevidez of Alpine, Mary Acosta of Midland, Rita Villa De Grado of Mexico; 50 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Hinojos

Alberto Hinojos, 86, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Dec. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 9, 1921, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a retired laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Hinojos was preceded in death by three sons, Osvaldo, Armando and Jose Luis Hinojos and one daughter, Elena Hinojos.

Survivors include his wife, Guillerma S. Hinojos of Pecos; seven sons, Raynaldo, Benjamin, Arturo and Salvador Hinojos of Pecos, Efren Hinojos of Mildand, Jovenal “Joe” Hinojos of Odessa, Luis Enrique “Ricky” Hinojos of Odessa; three daughters, Ofelia H. Alvarado, Rosa Elva H. Medrano of Pecos, Soylareina H. Chavarria of Midland; 38 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dedrick Lyles

Dedrick Dutchover “D.D.” Lyles, 90, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon Thursday, Dec. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Ft. Davis, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired painter and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Antonia Lyles of Pecos; two sons, Robert Lee “Bobby” Lyles and Lyle Dedrick Lyles of Pecos; one daughter, Nyda Mae Lyles Juarez of Pecos; one brother, Robert “Bob” Lyles of El Paso; four sisters, Edith Calderon of Pecos, Viola Poncio of Houston, Valda Orosco of Artesia, N.M., Eva Ella Lyles Whittier, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren and eight great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Moran

Manuel E. Moran, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 22, 1918, in Guadajara, Jalisco, Mexico, a lifetime Pecos resident, retired and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona V. Moran; three sons, Miguel Moran of Long Beach, Calif., Juan Moran of Odessa, Victor Moran of Pecos; two daughters, Enriqueta Natividad of Odessa, Elida Juarez of Austin; Alfonso Moran of Qualican, Mexico, Juanita Moran of Guadalajara, Mexico and Maria De Jesus Moran of Guadalajara, Mexico; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Patino

Manuel Patino, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 17, 1934, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident a retired truck driver and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Eva J. Patino of Pecos; three sons, Manuel Patino Jr., Robert and Danny Patino of Pecos; two daughters, Mary Jane Sotelo of Pecos, Belinda Adame of Arizona; one brother, Moises Patino of Loving, N.M.; two sisters, Catarina Gomez and Ramona Olivas of Arizona; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn D. Cooksey

Services for Evelyn D. Cooksey, 86, of Carlsbad, New Mexico will be held Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:00 am at West Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM with graveside services following in Pecos, Texas at 3:00 pm Texas time. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at West Funeral Home.

She passed away on December 15, 2007 at home with family after a tenacious fight with liver cancer.

Arrangements are by West Funeral Home.

Evelyn was born to Samuel Harvey McKee and Nida Dell Rouse in Graford, Texas, Palo Pinto County on June 27, 1921. She spent her childhood in East Texas and Mentone, Texas until marrying Jimmie, James Monroe Cooksey II, on July 27, 1940.

Evelyn and Jimmie ranched west of Orla, Texas and south of Malaga, NM for over 32 years and she continued the family ranches after Jimmie’s death in 1972 up to the present. She was a devoted woman in marriage, a dedicated Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Aunt, cousin and a friend to many.

In 1975, Evelyn married Jim R. Carr from Kermit, Texas. They divorced in 1986. They remained close until her death.

Evelyn was inducted into the “American Cattle Breeders Hall of Fame”, a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a State and General Elections Officer for numerous years, served the judicial system for countless years, avid 4-H Leader and AJRA mom for over 10 years, chairman of The American Cancer Society for years, a member of NM Cattle Growers Assoc. and Cowbells and she was a persistent tender of the land in conservation, a die-hard democrat and a very generous person, even to strangers.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lester, and several other family members.

She is survived by one son, James Monroe Cooksey III (Randy); one daughter, Joy Elizabeth Cooksey; one grandson, Matthew Allen Cooksey and wife Brandy; one granddaughter, Audra Dell Cooksey; eight great-grandchildren, David, Cheyenne, Michala, Jaislyn, Briana, Hailey, Samuel and Mattie, all of Carlsbad; one niece, Pat Colson and husband Larry, of Valdosta, Georgia; cousins Polly Enloe of Lafayette, Louisana; Louise Abernathy of Lubbock, Texas; Shirley Nash and husband Buck, of Lubbock, Texas; Doyle Rouse and wife June of Gordon, Texas; Laverne Deaton and husband Ken of Weatherford, Texas; Lloyd Lemley and wife Sue of Possum Kingdom, Texas; Pat Eaton and husband David of Mineral Wells, Texas and all of their families.

Pallbearers are Jerry Clayton, Tyson Mahaffey, Ernie Carlson, Billy Grandi, Tom Jones and Damon Spearman.

Honorary pallbearers are Henry Grandi, Draper Brantley Jr., Bob Farmer, George Brantley, Shot Paschal, Paul Putman and her many ranching friends, neighbors and business associates throughout the years.

Jose Morales

Jose Andres Morales, 4 years old, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Hospice House Facility in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, Dec. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 28, 2003, in Odessa, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his parents, Jose and Tanya Morales of Pecos; grandparents, James Patric of California, Karen Butler of North Carolina and great-grandparents, Armando and Enedina Morales of Saragosa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Catalina Ybarra

Catalina M. Ybarra, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Ybarra was born May 30, 1942, in Pecos, was a retired cook, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Gilbert M. Ybarra of Pecos; one son, Gilbert M. Ybarra Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Kathy Y. Lozoya of Pecos; three brothers, Felix, Domingo and Enrique Mata of Pecos; four sisters, Julia Contreras, Flora Ybarra, Anita Evaro and Vicky Ybarra of Pecos and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Pry

Charlene Brown Platt Pray went home to be with the Lord and Father on Dec. 19, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos. Graveside will follow at the Tamarisch Cemetery in Grand Falls, with Glen Thyrion officiating.

Pry was formerly employed by the Texas Highway Patrol and later by Dick Slack of Pecos, for 32 years. After retirement, she was employed part-time by Colt Chevrolet in Pecos.

Pry was an avid bridge player and volunteered for many years for the American Cancer Society. She was also the Reeves County contact person for the American Red Cross as a contact for military personnel for a number of years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church for 50 years.

Pry was preceded in death by Russ Platt and Don Pry; her parents, Walter and Ollie Brown; three sisters, Ione Perryman, Bell Hummel and Ada Ryland; two brothers, John Brown and Howard L. Brown and two nephews, John Hummel and Joe Perryman.

Survivors include her son, Frank Platt; two sisters, Charlotte Wilcox and Inez Goff; nephews, David White, Walt Perryman, Wes Perryman, Dan Ryland, Bob Ryland, Ken Ryland, Brad Ryland and Steve Perryman; one niece, Jan Brown Watters; several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Luis Vasquez

Jose Luis “Crow” Vasquez, 57, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 27, 1950, and was in the U.S. Army from 1971-1972 and served in the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia Vasquez of Meredian, ID; two daughters, Renee Vasquez of Midland, Amanda Vasquez-Renfro of Houston; two grandchildren, Alejandra and Noah Renfro of Houston; four sisters, Isabela, Sarah, Mary and Belinda Vasquez; two brothers, Alejandro and Jaime Vasquez.

Apolonio Rubio

Apolonio Chavez Rubio, 72, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at University Medical Center of Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born April 10, 1935, in Pecos, was a retired chef, served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Maria R. Rubio of Pecos; seven sons, Arturo Rodriguez of New Mexico, Apolonio Jr., Eulojio, Oscar, Aguedo, A.J. and Joe Angel Rubio, all of Pecos; six daughters, Delma Rubio Romo of Ft. Worth, Dolores, Sylvia, Crystal and Desiree Rubio of Pecos, Yolanda Rubio Vela of Pecos; two sisters, Isabel Chavarria of Pecos, Susie Hernandez of Pecos; 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Chacon

Francisco Chacon, 79, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born May 27, 1928, in La Mesa, N.M., was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Piedad Chacon of Pecos; one son, Pepe Chacon of Quinlan, Tx.; three daughters, Petra Lofton, Tina Trujillo, Connie Levario of Pecos; three brothers, Perfecto Chacon of El Paso, Gavino Chacon of Mexico, Jesus Chacon of Pecos; one sister, Lilia Quintano of El Paso; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Lara

Alberto C. Lara, 81, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Petrolio Cemetery.

He was born May 3, 1926, in Pecos, was a retired equipment operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lara was preceded in death by his parents, Nazario and Refugia C. Lara.

Survivors include one brother, Samuel Lara of Austin; three sisters, Eustolia Ramirez of Barstow, Felipa Grant of California and Janaria Ramirez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto

Austin Ð Rosiabeth Stephen Curcuruto, 86, of Austin, TX passed from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at her home. She was born in Tulia, TX to Robert A. and Sena B. Stephen on July 15, 1921.

Mrs. Curcuruto married the love of her life, John J. Curcuruto on September 14, 1942 and was married for 58 years before he passed away on January 2, 2001 in Austin, TX. They resided in Pecos, TX for 45 years before moving to Mountain Home, TX in 1986, where they made their home for 14 years. She has resided in Austin, TX for the last 7-1/2 years with her son and daughter-in-law, John Robert and Carol A. Curcuruto.

She was active in church her entire life, being members of churches in Pecos, Kerrville, and Austin, most recently as a member of Southwest Christian Church, Austin, TX.

Preceding her in death are her parents and husband; a twin sister, Elizabeth Dyer of Pecos, TX, and sister, Bobbie Layton of Odessa, TX.

Surviving Rosiabeth are her loving children. Sons, John Robert Curcuruto of Austin, TX, and Karol Gene Curcuruto of Pilot Point, TX; her daughter, Rose Marie Taquino of San Antonio, TX; one sister, Sena Ray Brownlee of Pecos, TX; twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and a host of many loving friends, neighbors, and her church family.

Open visitation will be held prior to services. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 10 AM in the Mission Funeral Home-Serenity Chapel, 6204 South First Street, Austin, TX 78745 with Pastor Phil Landrum officiating. Graveside Services will follow on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 4 PM in Sunset Cemetery, Mountain Home, Texas, with Pastor Clark Ford officiating.

In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests memorials be made in RosiabethÕs name to Southwest Christian Church, 10205 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78748.

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Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

Alejandro Armendariz

Kermit - On Thursday, November 29, 2007 a cherished angel was called back to the Lord to be with him in Heaven.† Alejandro Arcadio Armendariz passed away at Winkler County Memorial Hospital after being with us for 22 precious days.† He was born Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Odessa Regional Hospital to Johnny Armendariz and Belle Lopez-Armendariz. †

In addition to his loving parents, Alejandro is survived by his paternal grandmother:† Antonia Armendariz of Kermit; maternal grandmother:† Eusebia Lopez of Barstow; paternal great-grandmother:† Francisca Ochoa of Odessa; maternal great-grandmother:† Alejandra Garcia of Barstow; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. †

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather:† Arcadio Armendariz and his maternal grandfather:† E.G. Lopez. †

Rosary will be said 8 pm Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Family Services Funeral Parlor.† Mass of Christian burial will be 2 pm Monday, December 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church wit Father John Lucido as celebrant.† Pallbearers will be Jose Armendariz and Mike Gonzales.† Honorary pallbearers are J.J. Stanley and Adolfo Pando.† Ushers are Jacob Gonzales and Ryan “LeeRoy” Stanley.† Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.† Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Lorraine Bates

Lorraine Josephine Bates, age 82, passed from this life Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa. She was born July 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Catherine (Methe) LaPlante.† Before living in Kermit, she had resided in Pecos for 25 years.

† Mrs. Bates was a very devout Catholic woman who was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.† After the Lord, her family was her first priority.† She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved collecting and sharing pictures of her grandchildren.† She also enjoyed music and cooking. †

Those left behind to mourn her loss include two sons: Earl Bates (Phyllis) of Midland and M.H. Bates Jr. (Reta) of Odessa; eight daughters:† Mary Shuler (Jake) and Grace Harrison (Jerry) of† Wink, Regina Armstrong (Scott) and Cecilia Ward (Clyde) of Pecos, Therese Sternadel of Big Spring, Christine Bishop (Harold) of† Douglasville, GA, Kathleen Jones (Jimmy) of El Dorado, KS, and Michelle Johnson (Lonny) of† Huntsville, TX; one brother:† Oscar LaPlante of† Tennessee; one sister:† Betty Gallegos of Illinois; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. †

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband: M.H. “Red” Bates Sr., a son:†† Michael Bates, and a son-in-law:† Edward Sternadel. †

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 1, 2007at St Thomas Catholic Church in Kermit with Fr. Rudy Lacerna officiating. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Bates’ grandsons:† Shain Shuler, Trey Armstrong, Clint Wills, Lee Ward, Jacob Harrison and Jeremy Harrison.† Honorary pallbearers will be Vonzel Shuler and Eddie Brewer.† Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos at noon.† Services were entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Cyrus Billie “Cy” Coleman, Jr.

† Pecos- Cyrus Billie “Cy” Coleman, Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, in San Angelo. †

A lifetime resident of Pecos, Texas, Cy was born October 31, 1933, to Cyrus and Marie Coleman, ST. in Big Spring, Texas. After graduating from Pecos High School, he served in the Air Force as a military policeman. He was a Korean War Veteran and a Masonic Lodge member. †

In 1963, Cy Married Marlene Terry Armistead in Monahans, Together they reared five children. Cy owned and operated Cy’s Big Burger in Pecos. Cy and Marlene were members of West Park Baptist Church. †

Cy is survived by his wife Marlene; sons, Randall Coleman and wife Nancy of Balch Springs, TX., Russell Coleman and wife Laura of Sterling City, TX., Kerry Armistead and wife Christine of San Angelo, TX., Clifton Armistead of Monahans, TX.; a daughter Renee Grootenboer and husband Edward of Adelaide, Australia; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. †

He was preceded in death by his parents. †

Funeral services will be held at the West Park Baptist Church, in Pecos, Texas, Sunday, December 2 and 2:00 pm, with Pastor Rey Carreon and Mac McCormick, officiating Interment will follow in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Local Arrangements are by Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

James Roberts

James Marshall Roberts, 84, of Marathon, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Marathon Cemetery.

Marshall was the youngest child of Oran “Ode” Marshall Roberts and Bessie Lee Roberts. He was born on May 21, 1923, graduated from Marathon High School in 1942, joined the Navy and married his longtime sweetheart, Marie Martin in 1942. They were married for 59 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Roberts on Nov. 28, 2001; two sisters, Odie Roberts and Orene O’Donnell and one brother.

Survivors include one son, Jim Roberts of Marathon; two daughters, Donna Jo (Roberts) Davis of Pecos, Marsha Roberts of Marathon; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Geeslin Funeral Home of Alpine is in charge of arrangements.

Olivia Valles Romo

Olivia Valles Romo, 79, of Pecos died Thursday November 29, at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa. A Rosary was held Sunday and Mass was held at 10 a.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church on Monday Dec. 3.

Romo was born on April 16, 1928 in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico was a Catholic, and a long time resident of Pecos.

Survivors include: four sons, Felix Ramo Trevizo of Portales, N.M., Juan Manuel Romo of Odessa, Victor Samuel Romo of Pecos, and Roberto Romo of Pecos; two sisters, Elpidia Pando of Odessa, and Rosa Romo of Pecos; one brother, Jose Valles of Pecos; four sisters, Maria Luisa Medina of Pecos, Tela Valeriano of Ojinaga, Mexico, Maria Baeza of San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, Lydia Sanchez of Ojinaga, Mexico; 29 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Tomas Valles, Jaime Valles and Socorro Valles preceded her in death.

Juan Corrales

Juan “John” Corrales, 38, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 30, 1969, in Kermit, was a driller, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Ermelinda Machuca Corrales of Pecos; his father, Juan Corrales Jr.; three sons, Juan and Aaron Corrales of Odessa, Christian Prieto of Pecos; two daughters, Marissa and Adriann Prieto of Pecos; one brother, Edmundo Corrales of Washington; three sisters, Pearl C. Ramos of Pecos, Jane C. Lopez of Arlington and Elizabeth C. Avila of Washington.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Modesta Urquidez

Modesta S. Urquidez, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Pecos, was a lifetime resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Diaz; one sister, Eva Lyles; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Varela

Jose “Joe” Nunez Varela, 63, of Pecos, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon Thursday, Nov. 29, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 24, 1944, in Eagle Pass, was an auto mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident, retired from the U.S. Army and a Catholic. Varela was preceded in death by his parents, Erasmo and Francisca Varela; two brothers, Juan and Albert Varela and two sisters, Mary Ferrar and Cruz Bersosa.

Survivors include seven brothers, Ray Varela of Pecos, Marti Varela of Chicago, Ill., Eddie Varela of Odessa, Jimmy Varela of Dallas, Joe Varela and Chuy Gonzales Uvalde, Mario Gonzales of Irving; three sisters, Angie V. Henderson of Iowa, Leticia Wiggins of Dallas and Yolanda Varela of Uvalde.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Baltazar Vasquez

Baltazar M. Vasquez, 77, of Barstow, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Greenwood Cemetery with Juan Palacios officiating.

Vasquez was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Torreon, Mexico, was a longtime Barstow resident, a retired farmer and a Christian.

Survivors include his wife, Petra Vasquez of Houston; four sons, Danny O. Rivera, Robert Holguin, Victor Morales and Adan Olguin, all of Houston; one daughter, Lupe O. Adame of Houston; one brother, Pablo Vasquez of Gomez, Palacio, Mexico; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Guerrero

Raul Guerrero, 63, of San Antonio, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 in San Antonio.

Mass was held at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at St. Luke Catholic Church in San Antonio with burial in Sam Houston Cemetery in San Antonio.

He was born Feb. 2, 1944, in Pecos, graduated from Pecos High School, played minor league baseball with Louisville AAA, was a retired U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Guerrero of San Antonio; one son, Emiliano Guerrero; two daughters, Adelita and Alma Guerrero; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carmen and Edward Rodriguez of Pecos; three sisters, Bertha Segovia of Pecos, Grace Saraban of El Paso, Cindy Rodriguez of Abilene; two brothers, Eddie Rodriguez of Pecos, Gerald Guerrero of Odessa.

Blanca Hidalgo

Blanca Estella Hidalgo, 57, of Pecos, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Ciudad Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Agustin Hidalgo of Pecos; three sons, George and Gilbert Hidalgo of Pecos, Edward Hidalgo of Lubbock; one brother, Marcelino Lopez of Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico; three sisters, Sara Lopez Acosta, Guadalupe L. Audatat and Jesus Maria Lopez of Chihuahua, Mexico; various nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don Woods

Don E. Woods, 76, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at his residence in Pecos.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Pecos Funeral Home, 607 W. 3rd, with Rev. Greer Willis officiating.

Woods was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Midland, spend his childhood in Van Horn and Barstow, having graduated from Barstow High School in 1949. He married Gloria Ann Wright of Van Horn, Oct. 31, 1952.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Woods of Pecos; one son, Clay Woods of Abilene; one daughter, Becky Wein of Pecos; grandchildren, Craig Wein of Flower Mound, Becca Wein of San Antonio, Sara Wein of Pecos, Michelle Wein of Midland, Michael Wein of Pecos; one great-grandchild, Jordan Wheeler of Midland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the church or the charity of your choice.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Johnson Sr.

Alvin James Johnson, Sr., 74, of Lubbock, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

A ceremony celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Community Baptist Church in Lubbock with burial in Lubbock Cemetery.

Johnson was a member and Deacon of Community Baptist Church of Lubbock. He retired from Diamond Plastics after 37 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Evell Johnson; one son, Alvin James Johnson Jr. of Pecos; three daughters, Myrna Russell of Midland, Louise Moore of Pecos, Diane Whitfield of Lubbock; stepdaughters, Sandra Reed, Vicki Culpepper, Rena Douglas of Lubbock, Geneva Martin of Austin; one sister, Doris Morrison of Abilene; three brothers, Jack and Willie Johnson of Lubbock, William Johnson of Canyon; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; ex-wife and longtime friend, Ella Sue Johnson of Pecos and a host of relatives and friends.

Joann Rodriguez

Joann Rodriguez, 40, of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at her residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 30, 1967, in Pecos, was a Certified Nurses Assistant, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Fernando Orona; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Angelita Rodriguez and one brother, Manuel Rodriguez.

Survivors include her parents, Manuel and Teresa Rodriguez of Pecos; three daughters, Sara, Teresa and Christina Carrera of Midland; four grandchildren, Arissa, Alexander and Madison Ortega of Midland, Willie Ramirez IV of Midland; two brothers, Mark Rodriguez and Ricky Rodriguez of Midland and the Perea Family.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro Rodriguez, 92, of Pecos, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Midland Hospice-Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Cotulla, Tx., was carpenter, a lifetime Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Navy, was a World War III Veteran and was a Baptist.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by his wife, Leonor Rodriguez, one daughter, Elia Orona; two sons, Wenceslao and Pedro Rodriguez.

Survivors include five sons, Hector, Andrew and Israel Rodriguez of Pecos, Julio Rodriguez of Surprise, Ariz., Genaro Rodriguez of Odessa; four daughters, Isabel Chavez of Midland, Ysidra Uvalle of Litchfield Park, Ariz., Louisa Rivera of Pecos, Ernestina “Tina” Fuentez of Mesa, Ariz.; 36 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Martinez

Raul F. Martinez, 54, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at a hospital in Ft. Stockton.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Hipolito and Manuela Martinez; one brother, Jose Martinez and one sister, Trine Mora.

Survivors include six daughters, Lisa Martinez of Houston, Debra Martinez of Odessa, Marie and Amanda Martinez of Odem, Frances Martinez of Pecos, Ashley Martinez of Pecos; one sister, Delma Gonzalez of Pecos and 24 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Kilgore

Graveside services for Dorothy Huchet Kilgore were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery.

Mrs. Kilgore was born in Shreveport, to James and Maggie Huchet. She passed away Nov. 1, 2007. She was a resident of Pecos, where she raised her children and returned to Shreveport 13 years after the death of her husband, Loy Swint Kilgore. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pecos and Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Shreveport.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald Kilgore and wife, Toressa Baker Kilgore, Kent Kilgore and Tim Kilgore and wife, Misti; sisters, Erma Crain and Millie Graham; grandchildren, Stephanie, Heather, Kevin, Phyllis, Andrew, Maggie, Kenny, Chris and Austin; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Britni, and Ashley.

She truly loved Pecos and her life here.

Julian Calanchi

Julian Calanchi, 70, of Barstow, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, Nov. 5, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Toyah, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime resident of Barstow and a Catholic.

Calanchi was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Calanchi Sr. and Juanita M. Calanchi.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia Carrasco Calanchi of Barstow; one son, Ernest Calanchi of Pecos; three daughters, Diane C. Flores of Ruidosa Downs, N.M., Annabelle C. Chavez of Pecos, Gigi Copeland of Deforest, Wisconsin; eight brothers, Oscar Aguilar of Midland, Mercedes Calanchi of Deming, N.M., Ernie, David, Larry and Ricky Calanchi of Holland, Mi., Alfredo Calanchi of Monahans, Ben Aguilar of Odessa; seven sisters, Eloisa Calanchi, Elena Solano, Elvira Falcon, Alicia Pacheco of Holland, Mi., Lupe Calanchi, Linda Calanchi, Sylvia Aguilar of Odessa; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene Baeza

Eugene “Keno” Baeza, 85, of Pecos, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in El Paso.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

Baeza was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Van Horn, lived most of his life in Pecos, was a truck driver and a Catholic. He came from the generation of hard working Americans, helped pave the way for the modern trucking industry and tried his hand at several successful business ventures. His positive attitude and high moral standards is what made him the man he was. He touched us all and his memories will leave a lasting impression for our lifetime. He was loved by all who knew him because of the kind, gentle loving man that he was. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Baeza; one daughter, Virginia B. Chavira, son-in-law Tony Chavira, grandchildren, Leticia, Eugene and wife Jessica, Danny, Jaime and Kristin. Great-grandchildren Brittany, Eugene Jr. and Alyssa Chavira. Sister Tonia Lyles and husband Dedrick of Pecos and brother Manuel Baeza and wife Josephina of Monahans and several nieces and nephews. Rita Ysles and Chastidy Spinichi were also a special part of his life.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Cortez

Jose Lara Cortez, 57, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Ballinger.

Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 25, 1950, in Pecos, was an oilfield worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Cortez was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Lara.

Survivors include his mother, Juanita Lara of Pecos; four sons, Mike Lara of Pecos, Fred Lara of Carlsbad, N.M., Gilbert Lara of Snyder, Tony Lara of Midland; three sisters, Rosa Lara of Pecos, Maria Elena Lara and Mary Lou Ramirez of Midland.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Pacheco

Martha Pacheco, 87, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Church of Christ with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one daughter, Elisa S. Contreras of Pecos; one son, Hector Saldana of Alamagordo, N.M.; one brother, Claudio Reyes of California; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tito Lopez

Tito Hernandez Lopez, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Cuidad Acuna, Coah. Mexico.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, in La Muralla, Mexico with burial in the San Francisco Cemetery in La Muralla, Mexico.

Survivors include his wife, Aurelia Hernandez of Pecos; six daughters, Juanita Sanchez and Elfida Hernandez of Acuna, Mexico, Lucina Ruiz of Weslaco, Oralia Hernandez of Hays, Kansas, Olga Hernandez and Esperanza Munoz of Pecos; one son, Rogelio Hernandez of Acuna, Mexico; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters of Acuna, Mexico; numerous nieces and nephews.

Eugene Baeza

Services are incomplete for Eugene Baeza, of Pecos, who died in El Paso.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julian Calanchi

Services are incomplete for Julian Calanchi, 70, of Barstow, who died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lupe Navarrete

Lupe Navarrete, 61, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 25, 1946, in Presidio, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Navarrete was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Francisca Navarrete and two sisters, Carmen Rodriguez and Manuela Ortega.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Navarrete of Pecos; two nephews, Joe Ortega and Luis Rodriguez of Pecos and one niece, Debra Lujan of Midland.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Ashing

Brenda Kay Ashing, wife, mother, daughter, sister but mostly friend, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Houston, Texas at the age of 50.

She was born on January 26, 1957 to Joyce (Smith) and Wayne Bush in Brownwood, Texas. Mrs. Ashing had resided in Llano since 1983 coming from Richland Springs. She was employed as a business administrator with Llano Memorial Hospital and Hill Country Health Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Ashing was married to James Ashing on January 20, 1979 in Pecos, Texas. She was a strong willed, independent and loving person. Few saw her anger, most saw her care and felt her love.

She is preceded in death by her father, Wayne Bush and brother, Ken Bush.

Mrs. Ashing leaves behind a loving husband, James Ashing of Llano; sons, Chamblis Ashing of Llano and Daylon Ashing of Chandler, Arizona; mother, Joyce Bush of Llano; brothers, Bill Bush of Brady, Bob Bush of Brady and Roger Bush of San Saba; as well as a host of other family and friends who will miss her dearly and remember her fondly.

A visitation will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home in Llano from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Llano at 2:00pm.

The family has established an account for Brenda at the First State Bank in Llano to which the family has requested in lieu of flowers and memorial contributions to be made to.

Thanks to all the caring and prayers during our time of need.

Arrangements under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc. in Llano, Texas.

William Creager

William “Royce” Creager, 74, died Oct. 26, 2007, at his home in Mentone.

Creager was born June 26, 1933, in Gorman, Tx., to Elsie and Earl O. Creager, Sr.

His early childhood was spent on the L7 Ranch and the family later moved to Levelland, where he attended school and played football for Levelland High School. He married Joyce Caswell in 1953 and worked for several oil field companies.

Creager spent three years in the United States Air Force as a B29 Mechanic. Over a period of years, he was cotton farmer, owned an air spraying service and wire line service, and a car lot.

In 1969, he moved to Mentone, where he established his oil field contract pumping service. He married his wife Barbara in 1976 and they have enjoyed working and traveling together. His greatest pride is the rodeo arena he has worked on since 1971, which he and Barbara recently donated to the county. He was a dedicated supporter of 4-H and all youth activities. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 6284, and the American Legion Post 0339.

He was also county commissioner for Loving County for 22 years.

Royce was preceded in death by his infant son, Terry Earl, his parents, sister, Doris Sherrell and brother, Jerry Creager. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son, Devin Lee and wife, Beverly of Louise, Tx.; daughter, Delana Kay and husband, Harry Hamner of Mentone; step-son, Kevin Berryman of Port Aransas; step-daughter, Lynette and husband, David Bailey of Corpus Christi; brothers, Earl O. Creager Jr. of Hobbs and Don Creager of Kermit; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Royce has donated his body to the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and a Memorial Service will be held at the Mentone Rodeo Arena at 3 p.m., Nov. 4.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Royce and Barbara Creager Rodeo Arena Fund, P.O. Box 375, Mentone, Tx. 79754 or to the charity of your choice.

Our grateful thanks to Home Hospice staff for their love and care, and to all for the prayers and support of family and friends. God bless you all.

Bertha Brijalba

Bertha Villalobos Brijalba, 77, of Balmorhea, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea, with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Toyah, was a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Daniel Brijalba, Jr. of E Paso, Richard Brijalba of Houston; two daughters, Barbara Clark of San Antonio, Mary Anchondo of Odessa; one brother, T.B. Villalobos, Jr. of San Antonio; one sister, Anita Baeza of Pecos; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adela Rivera

Adela Rivera, 75, of Pecos, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in Odessa.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, at Church of Christ with Juan Palacios officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born July 14, 1932, in Pecos, was a cafeteria worker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Rivera was preceded in death by Maria G. Florez; one sister, Modesta G. Florez and one brother, Manuel G. Florez.

Survivors include, one son, Hector Aguilar; two brothers, Santiago and Jose Florez; two sisters, Josepha Herrera and Adela Florez Rivera; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Petronila Palomino

Petronila O. Palomino, 99, of Barstow, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow.

She was born Aug. 7, 1908, in Mexico, was a homemaker, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Raul Palomino of Mesa, Ariz., David Palomino of Barstow; two daughters, Manuela Nelson of Houston, Concepcion Chavez of Odessa; one brother, Jesus Olivas; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gabriel Perez

Gabriel Perez, 69, of Pecos, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Jimenez, Mexico, was a retired farmer, laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Margarita Perez of Pecos; three sons, Jorge Perez of Parrar, Mexico, Gustavo and Arturo Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; eight daughters, Yolanda P. Moreno, Susana P. Ramirez, Josefina P. Martinez, Leticia Perez, all of Jimenez, Mexico, Ana Sanchez of Littleton, Colo., Silvia Perez, Valentina Muro and Maria Petra Muro of Pecos; one brother, Francisco Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; three sisters, Ramona Aguineaga, Maria Alvarado, Rosario Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aurora Briceno

Aurora Briceno, 89, of Saragosa, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Saragosa Cemtery.

She was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Saragosa, was a homemaker, a lifetime Saragosa resident and a Catholic.

Briceno was preceded in death by three sons, Elizondro, Arturo and Armando. Survivors include two sons, Hector Briceno of Saragosa, Raul Briceno of Balmorhea; one daughter, Gracie B. Enloe of Saragosa; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jaime Jasso

Jaime Jasso, 50, of Pecos, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 17, 1957, in Pecos, was an oilfield worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jasso was preceded in death by his father, Juan J. Jasso and one son, Jaime Jasso Jr. Survivors include his wife, Maryann R. Jasso of Pecos; his mother, Belen Jasso of Pecos; five daughters, Lolita Deanda of Odessa, Marilee Jasso of Artesia, N.M., Jasmine, Elena and Olga Jasso of Midland; three brothers, Johnny Jasso of Pecos, Lorenzo Jasso of Portales, N.M., Eddie Ray Jasso of Kermit; four sisters, Olga Arenivas, Delia Jasso and Irma Vasquez of Pecos, Gloria Jurado of Hobbs, N.M. and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Janna Davis

Janna Sue Davis, 55, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at her home.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Barker officiating.

She was born Sept. 18, 1952, in Hugoton, Kansas to Hank and Pearl Phillips. She was her daddy’s pride and joy, always her “Daddy’s Girl.”

Her parents moved her and her brother, Woody to Pecos when they were young students, she graduated from Pecos High School in 1970 and on March 6, 1971, she married her high school sweetheart. They remained in Pecos where they worked and raised their son, Trent.

Davis had many friends who she considered her family. Her friends considered her extremely dedicated, loyal, loving and full of faith.

While living in Pecos, she was very active in the community. For many years she was active in the Women’s Division of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce, being actively involved in Golden Girl and Little Miss Cantaloupe. She also served as Women’s Division President.

Davis had been active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department in years past.

Everyone will remember her bright, cheerful greeting in the local businesses here in town that she worked for. For 14 years she was a loyal, dedicated employee of NAPA Pecos Automotive.

She was welcomed into heaven by her mom, daddy and “bro” Woody.

Survivors include, Craig of Pecos; son, Trent and wife Shirhoda of Fort Davis; grandson, Corbin Davis; mother-in-law, Yvonne Davis of Midland; brother-in-law, Cliff Davis and wife Melissa of Midland; brother-in-law, Coy Davis and wife, Annette of Tolar; nieces, Courtney Halterman of Kermit, Jennifer Jones of Little Elm, Cayla Davis and Stephanie Johnson and one nephew, Chase Davis, all of Midland. She is also survived by her close friends, Melanie Parker of Midland; Marcia Renshaw and Donna Bradley of Pecos; and Robin LeBeouf of Odessa.

Even though she departed this earth early, we are comforted knowing she is in Jesus’ loving arms reunited with her family. We will forever miss your generous, loving, sweet nature and will continue to draw strength from your faith in God.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for her son, Trent, who has been put on the kidney transplant list. Donations may be made at the TransPecos Bank, Benefit Fund for Trent Davis, P.O. Box 2037, 115 W. Third, Pecos.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Juan Larez

Juan P. Larez, 100, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 27, 1907, in Candelaria, Tx., was a retired laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Larez was preceded in death by his wife, Maria G. Larez and one daughter, Olga Larez.

Survivors include three daughters, Delia Carrasco of Odessa, Delma Venegas and Hilda Martinez of Pecos; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Pena

Maria Jesus Rubio Pena, 86, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Monahans, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Monahans with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

She was born April 3, 1921, in Presidio, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Alfredo Pena of Monahans, Alfonso Pena of Odessa, Arturo Pena of Midland; one daughter, Maribel Chavez of Ft. Worth; one sister, Ernestina Rubio of Monahans; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Monahans is in charge of arrangements.

Armando Garza

Armando B. Garza, 63, of Pecos, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with burial in Saragosa Cemetery.

He was born July 29, 1944, in Saragosa, was a laborer in a steel mill, a lifetime Saragosa resident, had served in the U.S. Army and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his mother, Aurora Briceno of Saragosa; one son, Ricardo Garza of Anthony, N.M.; two daughters, Lisa Marie Montoya and Rachel Garza both of Anthony, N.M.; two brothers, Hector Briceno of Saragosa, Raul Briceno of Balmorhea; one sister, Gracie B. Enloe of Saragosa and five grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Zulema Villarreal

Zulema Alvarez Villarreal, 86, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at her residence.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Zapata, Tx., was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Villarreal was preceded in death by her husband, Leobardo Villarreal Sr.; three sons, Leobardito, Sergio Sr. and Jaime Javier Villarreal; one daughter, Maria Elena; two brothers, Adolfo and Ignacio Alvarez and one sister, Virginia A. Gutierrez.

Survivors include two sons, Leobardo “Leo” Jr., Larry and Joel Villarreal of Pecos; seven daughters, Sylvia V. Guerra, Mary V. Gabaldon, Carmen Estrella and Dalia V. Franco of Pecos, Hilda Bustamante of Laredo, Elvia V. Ramirez of Austin, Leticia V. Gonzales of Kermit; one sister, Maria De La Paz Alvarez Ramirez of McAllen; 35 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A.J. "Olga" L. Hoelscher

Mrs. A.J. “Olga” L. Hoelscher, age 96, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, September 28, 2007 in Wichita, KS. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo, with Fr. Charles Greenwell officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo.

Mrs. Hoelscher was born on September 10th, 1911 in Runnels County, TX, to B.J. and Amalia Matthiesen Niehus. She married A.J. Hoelscher, who has preceded her in death. They lived in the Pecos community in the 1950’s, and moved back to the San Angelo area in the 1970’s. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, and the Altar Society; as well as a member of the Wall community.

She is survived by her loving family: a son, David Hoelscher of Kerrville, a son-in-law, Barry West, of Wichita, KS, sister; Della Niehus Hoelscher and a brother; Werner Niehus, both of San Angelo, 5 grandchildren; John Clayton Hoelscher of Houston, TX. Luke Hoelscher of Little Rock, AR, Laura Hoelscher, of Kerrville, TX, Leslie and Mark Hayter of Springfield, MO, and Amy and Brian Cameron, of Ft. Worth, and 4 great-grandchildren; Kaitlin Hayter, Kiera Hayter, Ty Cameron, and Morgan Cameron.

Kenneth Hampton

Kenneth Lee Hampton, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in Junction.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Mount Evergreen.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Megargle, was a longtime Pecos resident and pumper.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Hampton of Pecos; three daughters, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado, Bridgette Hampton Christopherson of Lorenzo, Denise Hampton Ramos of Canyon; two sons, Heath Hampton of Tyler, David Hampton of Canyon; three brothers, Winfor D. Hampton of Abilene, Jerry Hampton of Semore, John Hampton of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister, Josephine Thomas of Corpus Christi and six grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Armando Garza

Services are incomplete for Armando Garza, 63, of Saragosa, who died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Lujan

Jesus “Chuy” Lujan, 66, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Los Fresnos, Chihuahua, Mexico, was retired from seismograph, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lujan was preceded in death by his father, Geronimo Lujan and one brother, Trinidad Lujan.

Survivors include his mother, Cruz A. Lujan; his wife, Carolina Matta Lujan of Pecos; two sons, Jesse Lujan and Gilbert Pallan of Pecos; one daughter, Terri Morales of Pecos; five brothers, Ricardo, Jose, Refugio and Roberto Lujan of Pecos, Antonio Lujan of Midland; two sisters, Lupe Guerrero of Knightslanding, Calif., Elida Montclova of Alpine; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Montes

Juanita Montes, age 62, formerly of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007 at her residence in Odessa.

Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

She was born Sunday, June 24, 1945 in El Paso to the late Jose and Maria (Montelongo) Navarrete and her favorite pastime was reading the Bible. Montes was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Lara; one son, Joe Ray Lara and one daughter, Melissa Lara.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Montes of Odessa; three sons: Jesus Lara of Glendale, AZ, Javier Lara of Odessa and Michael Lara of Fort Worth; four brothers: Isidero Navarrete of La Puenta, CA, David Navarrete of Sacramento, CA and Jose Navarrete and Efren Navarrete both of Midland; two sisters: Rebecca Navarrete of El Paso and Linda Saucedo of Portland, OR; 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Moises Bautista Jr.

Moises Bautista Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Houston.

He was born Aug. 7, 1942, in El Paso.

Survivors include one son, Billy Bautista of Pecos; one step-son, Michael Aguilar of Corpus Christi; four daughters, Rachel Bautista of Houston, Vickie Bautista of Houston, Jessica Anaya of Pecos, Lila Natividad of Odessa and 12 grandchildren.

Esteban Castillo

Esteban Castillo, 74, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Nueva Vida Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Nueva Vida Baptist Church.

Castillo was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Simona R. Castillo; two brothers, Simon and Raymundo Casstillo; two sisters, Dominga Santaestaba and Juliana Castillo.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Sanchez Castillo of Pecos; three sons, Arturo and Martin Castillo of Kermit, Esteban Castillo Jr. of Odessa; two daughters, Adela and Yolanda Sandoval of Pecos; three sisters, Agapita Castillo of Jal, N.M., Josepha Saldana of Andrews, Valvina Castillo of Ojinaga, Mexico; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren .

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Felipe Rayos

Felipe Rayos, 73, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in El Paso.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born July 18, 1934, in Pecos and was a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Olivia S. Rayos; three brothers, Armando, Joe and Ramon Rayos; five sisters, Anatalia R. Soto, Hermelinda, Flora, Petra and Sandra Rayos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rosaida Rodriguez

Rosaida C. Rodriguez, 62, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born July 13, 1945, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Rodriguez Sr. of Pecos; one son, Manuel Rodriguez Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Victoria Madrid Renteria of Pecos; three brothers, Ismael, Juan, Ruben Carrasco Pecos; four sisters, Victoria Renteria, Maria Martinez, Anita Montano and Nena Arenivas, all of Pecos; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Lee Hampton

Kenneth Lee Hampton, 64, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in Junction.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Magargle, Tx., was a pumper and a longtime Pecos resident.

Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado; three brothers, Winfor D. Hampton of Abilene, Jerry Hampton of Semore, Tx., John Hampton of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister, Josephine Thomas of Corpus Christi; 12 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lipa Garcia

Lipa G. Garcia, 89, of Barstow, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Pecos.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born July 27, 1918, in Barstow, was a homemaker, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Manuel G. Garcia of Barstow, Tony Garcia of Odessa; one daughter, Linda Fuentes of Crane; one sister, Alejandra Gamboa of Barstow; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene Hampton

Marlene Hampton, 76, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in San Antonio.

Graveside services were held at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Rey Carreon officiating.

She was born July 22, 1931, in Sacramento, Calif., was a retired hairdresser, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raquel Abila

Raquel B. Abila, 86, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Pecan Manor in Kennydale.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born April 7, 1921, in Barstow, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Abila was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Abila.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Galdo of Arlington, Hortencia Castillo of LaPorte; two sons, Alfredo Abila of Barstow, Alberto Abila of California; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eddie Ferguson Jr.

Eddie Morris Ferguson, Jr., 48, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in Dallas.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Pecos and moved to Dallas from Pecos in 1997 where he lived until he died.

Ferguson was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Wilkins; brother, James Henson and sister, Cheryl Spencer.

Survivors include his father, Eddie Morris Ferguson, Sr.; his stepmother, Mildred Ferguson of Pecos; three sisters, Unlander (Stephanie) Ferguson of Dallas, Lynnette Walters of Allen, Nicole Ferguson of Midland; three brothers, Bobby Bradley of Pecos, Tyrone Ferguson of Anchorage, Alaska, Sheldon Ferguson of Garland; 14 nieces and nephews; 27 grand-nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts and a host of friends.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Hooker Sr.

Thomas Wilson Hooker, Sr., 88, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Monahans Cemetery.

Hooker was preceded in death by one son, Dwight Hooker and Annice Hooker.

He was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Nubbin Hill, Ark., was a retired construction superintendent, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Hooker of Pecos; one son, Tommy Hooker of Guthrie, Okla.; one daughter, Monya Hooker Wolfe of Monahans; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricardo Ontiveros

Ricardo Ontiveros, 63, of Pecos, died Sept. 17, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Pecos Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Ontiveros was preceded in death by one sister, Lorie Ann Ontiveros.

Survivors include one son, Michael Ontiveros of Pecos; one daughter, Roxanne Ontiveros of Pecos; three brothers, Domingo Ontiveros of Rio Rancho, N.M., Luis and Oscar Ontiveros of Pecos; two sisters, Norma Florez and Grace Alvarez of Pecos; four grandchildren and two grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Librada Rodriguez

Librada Rodriguez, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 17, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born July 12, 1934, in Esmeralda, Chih., Mexico, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by her mother, Elisa Gomez; one son, Jose Antonio Rodriguez; grandson, Jose Antonio

Rodriguez, Jr. and one brother, Pedro Rodriguez.

Survivors include her husband, Justo Rodriguez of Pecos; four sons, Alberto and David Rodriguez of Hobbs, N.M., Daniel

Rodriguez of Pecos, Fernando Contreras of Dallas; five daughters, Alicia Hernandez of Hobbs, N.M., Olivia R. Rodriguez of Eunice, N.M., Maria Nunez of Hobbs, N.M., Elva Rodriguez of Pecos, Imelda Contreras of Presidio; five brothers, Francisco Lujan and Lupe Gomez of Odessa, Arturo Carrasco of Ojinaga, Mexico, Jesus Gomez of Pecos, Jose De La Luz Gomez of Houston; two sisters, Augustina Villa of Odessa, Carmen Molinar of Bledsoe; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Collins

Willie Edward Collins, Jr., 48, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at his residence.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 30, 1958, in Pecos and was a lifetime resident.

Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Una Fay Collins.

Survivors include one sister, Rosa Collins of Temple and nieces and nephews. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Fuentez

David N. Fuentez, 65, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007.

Mass was held at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 12, 1941, in Balmorhea, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Fuentez his wife, Tomasa T. Fuentez and brothers, Jimmy, Raymundo and Rodolfo Fuentez.

Survivors include his parents, Daniel C. and Joaquina N. Fuentez of Pecos; four daughters, Debra Wright of Pecos, Sandra Hernandez of Midland, Dorian Fuentez of Andrews, Gina Griffin of Odessa; Augustin Fuentez of Ft. Worth, Manuel Fuentez of Lubbock, Harvey Fuentez of Midland, Daniel Fuentez, Jr. and Rogelio “Cookie” Fuentez of Pecos, Armando “Tonino” and Father Trinidad “Trine” Fuentez of El Paso; four sisters, Teresa Hemmlia and Maria Fuentez of El Paso, Rachel Contreras and Martha Griffin of Midland; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Trinidad Lujan

Trinidad Lujan, 68, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m.,Thursday, Sept. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Fresno, Mexico, was a seismograph-laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Lucrecia Lujan; his mother, Cruz A. Lujan; two sons, Jerardo V. and Eliseo V. Lujan of Pecos; one daughter, Aurora Franco of Pecos; six brothers, Jesus, Ricardo, Jose, Refugio, Roberto and Antonio Lujan of Pecos; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herlinda Villalon

Graveside services for Herlinda C. Villalon, 55, will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She died Aug. 22 in Uvalde.

Rev. Rey Carreon, pastor of West Park Baptist Church, will officiate.

She was born June 14, 1952, in Pecos, to Rito and Micaela Villalon, who preceded her in death.

Her cremains will be placed in their graves.

Survivors include one daughter, Paula Pena of Uvalde; one brother, Sammy Villalon of Pecos; and two grandsons, Robert and James Pena of Uvalde.

Willie Collins

Services are incomplete for Willie Edward Collins, 48, of Pecos, who died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Fuentez

Services are incomplete for David Natividad Fuentez, 62, of Pecos, who died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at his residence.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher LeBeouf

Christopher James Lebouf, Sr., 30, of Kaplan, La., formerly of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Lubbock.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 9, 1977, in Kaplan, La., was a manager, longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

LeBouf was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert LeBeouf, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lopez LeBeouf of Pecos; one son, Christopher James LeBeouf, Jr. of Pecos; one daughter, Kaylyn Drew LeBeouf of Pecos; his mother, Verna B. LeBeouf of Kaplan, La.; one brother, Gilbert LeBeouf, Jr. of Pecos; three sisters, Amy L. Cormier, Anna L. Dartez, of Kaplan, La., Mary L. Moore of Pecos; two nephews, Lucas Dartez and Schuyler Dartez of Kaplan, La.; four nieces, Angelena C. Dupuis of Kaplan, La., Candice M. Moore of Odessa, Caleigh Nicole and Destinee Elizabeth LeBeouf of Odessa; two great-nieces, Cheyenne Marie Dupuis and Zoey Claire Dartez of Kaplan, La. and one great-nephew, Dakota Lee Dupuis of Kaplan.

Pecos Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Spray

Mildred Spray, 71, of Lake Colorado City, and formerly of Pecos, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in a local care center.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, in the Kiker-Seale Chapel with Mark Clancy officiating.

She was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Monahans, to Witmer and Minnie Helton Ballard, had been a resident of Mitchell County since 1998, married Gerald Spray on July 4, 1952, in Monahans, was a retired manager of the Hubbs Office Supply, where she had worked for 24 years and was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald Spray of Colorado City; one son, Chris Spray of Lubbock; three daughters, Deborah Beauchamp of Kent, Sue Woodbury of Bakersfield, Calif., Julie Thompson of San Angelo; two sisters, Thelma Headrick of Westbrook, Ruby Franks of Wink; one brother, Harley Dean Ballard of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

Kiker-Seale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Ray

William Andrew ÒBuddyÓ Ray, 82, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in Amarillo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel.

Graveside services are scheduled for 3 a.m., Friday, at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo.

Ray was born April 9, 1925, in San Angelo, married Thelma Biggs in 1950, lived in Midland for many years, owned a jewelry store and watch repair shop until his retirement. He then lived at Polo Park Retirement Center in Midland. Several years ago he moved to Amarillo to be near his son.

Survivors include, his wife, Thelma; four children and one brother, L.M. Ray of Pecos.

Ellis Funeral Home of Midland is in charge of arrangements.

Benito M. Orona

Benito Muniz Orona 86, of Pecos assed away on Sept. 2, 2007 at the Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at noon at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Richard Waiwood officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born on March 17, 1921 in Vado De Piedra, Mexico to Jesus and Ynes Orona, was employed with the City of Pecos in the Sanitation Dept. for over 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elodia J. Orona.

Survivors include two Sons; Manuel J. Orona of Odessa, Benito J. Orona Jr. of Washington DC; four daughters; Lily O. Villaneva of Pecos, Elva Sanchez of Odessa, Irma O. Rodriguez of Pecos and Debbie Galindo of Midland. 10 Grandchildren and 16-great-grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa.

Alvesa Gomez

Alvesa O. Gomez, 87, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Barstow, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic.

Gomez was preceded in death by three brothers, Luis, Salvador and Benito Ortega; four sisters, Lucia Macias, Juanita Trujillo, Jesusita Pinon and Juanita Barrera.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Gomez and wife Lupe of Balmorhea, Eddie Silex and wife, Kim of Lacy, Wash.; two daughters, Nellie Gomez of Pecos, Marie Monsie Gomez of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brothers, Leonardo Ortega of California; two sisters, Josefine Alvarez of Pecos, Esperanza Gutierrez of Oakland, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Garcia

Juan N. Garcia, 87, of Pecos, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, at Santa Rosa De Lima with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born June 12, 1920, in Palomas, Tx., was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by is parents, Manuel Garcia and Maria De Jesus Nevarez and brothers, Zacarias and Francisco Garcia and sons, Carlos and Noe Garcia.

Survivors include his wife, Gregoria Jaquez Garcia; five sons, Ruben, Ramon and Hector Garcia of Pecos, Johnny Garcia of Denver City, Jesus Garcia of Waco; three daughters, Romelia Madrid and Corina Valenzuela of Pecos, Socorro Valenzuela of Dallas; one brother, Alfonso Garcia of Arizona; five sisters, Alvina Vasquez of Denver, Colo., Dulces Nombres of Chihuaha, Alicia Garcia and Josefina of Carlsbad, N.M., Evangelina Carrasco of Coyanosa; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eliazar Sauceda

Eliazer V. Sauceda, 37, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at his residence.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, at St. Stephens Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 9, 1970 in Stockton, Calif., to Manuel and Viviana Sauceda, was raised and educated in Pecos, later moved to Midland and then recently moved to Odessa. He was working with Permian Tank and Fiberglass in Odessa and was a Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Alfredo T. Sauceda and Nathan R. Sauceda of Pecos; one daughter, Bernice T. Sauceda of Pecos; two brothers, Rene V. and Noe Saueda of Midland; four sisters, Elizabeth S. Orona, Maria G. Sauceda, Griselda Sauceda and Christina Sauceda of Midland; his parents, Manuel S. Sauceda and Viviana Sauceda; numerous aunts and uncles; six nephews; five nieces and numerous cousins.

Pipkin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Dominguez

Fred L. Dominguez (Papaw) made his trip to be with the Lord August 20, 2007. Fred was born on April 25th, 1932 in Pecos, Texas where he made his life until death. Fred married Vera Armendariz in 1953 after his honorable discharge from the United States Navy.

Fred earned his exterminating license from Texas A&M in 1967 wherein he established his first business venture by owning and solely operating Pecos Pest Control. He was a member of the Permian Basin Pest Control Association and received the Award of Excellence in 1999 and in 2000. Fred maintained to serve the community by offering bus line service through Greyhound Bus Lines.

Fred has been involved in the community for many years. In 1948, Fred played an instrumental role in acquiring East Side Community Center and East Pecos Community Center now known as Saragosa Hall. While serving in the LULAC Council, Fred was involved in the establishment of the School of 500 which enrolled 5 and 6 year old children. This milestone became a local school system which proved that there was a need for early education. Shortly thereafter, Pecos Kindergarten was presented to the community. Fred was selected as Mr. LULAC in 1957.

Fred also organized the first girl’s softball league in Pecos. In 1964, Fred was contacted by Richard C. White and Dr. Edwin Schmidt with a project for the community. The Community Service Block Grant took ground and it is now known as Community Council of Reeves County. He served as Pecos Chamber of Commerce President in 1995, received the Ruiz Profile of Courage Award ’95 and Outstanding Director ’93 and ’98.

Fred was an active member of the Pecos Downtown Lion’s Club. His achievements within the Lion’s Club have been: Zone Chairman III-B ‘73-‘74, Past President ‘76-‘78, Director for Texas Lion’s Crippled Children’s Camp ‘77-‘78, Lion’s Master Key Award ’77, Deputy District Governor ’83-’84, Chairman of Our Rose Day ’86, Distinguished Service Award ’91-’92, Committee Chairman of the Year ’93, District Director-East Texas Lion’s Crippled Children’s Camp, Special Activities Committee Award ‘78-‘79, 2002 Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian services from Lion’s Club International Foundation. Fred was named Lifetime Member through the local Lion’s Organization. He was Also member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Through the years as a local citizen and businessman, Fred had maintained his pride and his faith for the well-being of Pecos and its community. Fred’s greatest joy in life was being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fred is survived by his wife Vera Dominguez, 4 children: Velma Dominguez, Richard Dominguez both of Pecos; Fred A. Dominguez of Beeville and Donnie Dominguez of San Antonio.

Fred has 9 grandchildren: Rebecca Rizo, Heather Dominguez, Stephen Aragon, Kristina Dominguez, Michael Dominguez, Tiffany Dominguez, Jeremy Vasquez, Donielle Dominguez, and Precious Dominguez.

Fred also is survived by the “lights in his eyes”, his great-grandchildren: Hailea Aragon, Zandria Rodriguez, Tabitha Aragon, Malorie Lara, Myrik Aragon, Mia Vasquez & Mia Aragon along with baby Aiden Guzman who will be with us soon.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home, 116 W. 4th Street, Pecos, Texas. Services will be held on Thursday 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Pecos, Texas. Intermitent will follow at Mount Evergreen Cemetary.

Papaw, we love you more than you will ever know and will miss you immensely.

Ysidro Dominguez

Ysidro Tores Dominguez, 80, of Balmorhea, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Balmorhea, with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery. He was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Balmorhea, was a lifelong Balmorhea resident, a retired rancher and a Catholic.

Dominguez was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Dominguez; brother Efren Dominguez; sisters, Dolores McIntyre and Elvira Hernandez.

Survivors include four sons, Ernest Dominguez of Bell Flower, Danny, Tommy and Sammy Dominguez of Balmorhea; one daughter, Velma Sanchez of Odessa; five sisters, Maria Millan of Bell Flower, Lydia Treser of Parris, Calif., Angela Wilson of Chamberino, N.M., Polly Lyles of El Paso, Rita Lozano of Balmorhea; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pablo Renteria

Pablo Gonzales Renteria, 78, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Barstow, was a laborer with Geophysical, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Renteria was preceded in death by his parents, Chilo Renteria and Tomasa Gonzales; one sister, Martina Torres and brother, Chayenne Renteria.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria C. Renteria of Pecos; four sons, Pablo Jr., Raul, Ruben and Rudy Renteria, all of Pecos; five daughters, Christina Winfrey, Priscilla Espudo, Michelle Mascarenas and Destiny Renteria, all of Pecos, Maria Luz Renteria Subia of Ft. Stockton; one brother, Rojelio Vargas of El Paso; two sisters, Lydia Vargas of California, Maria Luz Diaz of Wickett; 30 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Herlinda Villalon

Herlinda C. Villalon, 55, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Services will be at Trinity Fellowship in Uvalde.

Graveside services in interment of cremate, Santa Rosa Cemetery in Pecos, at a later date.

She was born June 14, 1952, in Pecos.

Survivors include one daughter, Polly Pena of Uvalde; one brother, Sammy Villalon of Pecos; two grandsons, Robert and James Pena of Uvalde.

Gloria Briseno

Gloria Briseno, 82, of White Settlement, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday in Greenwood Chapel, in White Settlement with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park.

She was born in Presidio, and living her early life in Pecos, she came to Fort Worth in the 1960s where she resided permanently. She was a CNA.

Survivors include her children, Joe, Imelda and Fermin Briseno Jr.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Greenwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delyza Hernandez

Delyza Alyze Ortiz Hernandez, three years old, of Pecos, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Houston.

She was born Sept. 30, 2003, in Odessa and was a Catholic.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Churchy with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents, Danny Luna Hernandez of Pecos, her mother, Cristina Ortiz of Pecos; grandparents, Martin and Cathy Ortiz and Johnny and Maria Hernandez, all of Pecos; one brother, E.J. Reyes of Pecos; one sister, Eveny Reyes of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Glenn Pilgrim

John Glenn Pilgrim, 85, of Abilene died August 16, 2007. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at the First Christian Church with Dr. Tom Lyda officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

He was born Feb. 24, 1922 to Sidney Albert Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Pilgrim in Temple, Texas. He graduated from Stephenville High School, served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Before moving to Abilene, in 1950, they ran the General Store at Huckabay, joined Abilene Reporter News in Retail Advertising Department, was a member of the Key City Amateur Radio Club, VFW and Kiwanis Club and was an elder of First Christian Church. Most recently, he was associated with Mark Wyatt Real Estate.

Pilgrim was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Georgia Beckner Pilgrim.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Pilgrim, who he married in 1987; his children, Barbara Alexander of Keller; David Pilgrim of Roby, Mark Wayne Bell of Odessa; two sisters, Ruth Humphrey of Knoxville, TN and Betty Kessler of Canton, OH and one grandson.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

Ethel Collier

Reeves County has lost another one of the few remaining founding Pioneer Family members with the passing of Ethel Jane Armstrong Collier, on Aug. 7, 2007.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 10, at the Fairview Cemetery.

Ethel, one of 13 children, born on April 5, 1921 to Gadie Bell Brown and Charles Edgar Armstrong. A resident of Pecos, Ethel and Howard Collier were life long ranchers in Southern Reeves County. She was accomplished pianist and quilter. Quilting was a great love of hers, as she made quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Ethel and Howard volunteered their energy and passion for documenting West Texas History at the West of the Pecos Museum in it’s early years.

Most important to her were her family and home. She was a lifelong faithful member of the First Christian Church.

She is survived by her sister, Hope Wilson and brothers, Cole and Fred Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Collier Jr., in 1998, and is now survived by her three children, Drue Ellen Stanford of Verhalen, Bo Collier of Abilene, Cathryn Jane Godfrey of Georgetown; 5 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; including her oldest great-grandson, Seth Stanford, USMC, serving our country in Iraq, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to acknowledge the kind and loving care provided by care givers in her home and from the devoted staff at the Pecos Nursing Home in her final years.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dulce Hinojos

Dulce Alegria Hinojos, 11, a student, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at Ward County Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Jehovah’s Witness Hall.

She was born Feb. 16, 1996, in Van Horn and was a student in the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

Survivors include her father, Calixto Hinojos, mother, Alma-Rosa Meza Hinojos; brother, Elder Hinojos; sisters, Alma Hinojos, Paloma Alejandra Hinojos Meza; grandmother, Evangelina Villanueva Carreon and several aunts and uncles.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ramon Ortega

Ramon G. Ortega, 63, a former Pecos resident, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at San Jose Catholic church in Carlsbad, N.M., with Father Valentine M. Jankowski officiating. Burial will be in Carlsbad Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Pecos, to Elauterio and Antonia Garcia Ortega.

Ortega was preceded in death by his mother and one daughter, Roseann Ortega.

Survivors include his father, Elauterio Ortega of Hobss, N.M.; three sons, Raymond, Richard an Ruben Ortega of Midland; two daughters, Ramelia Chavez of Hobbs, N.M., Rebecca Alvarado of Midland; one brother, Benito G. Ortega of Carlsbad, N.M.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gilda Vejil

Gilda Diaz Vejil, 60, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at her home.

She will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4. Services will be at First Baptist Church, 5th and Hickory Streets, with Rev. Greer Willis, of Pecos and Rev. James Sain, of Tulia, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.Vejil was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Pecos, to the late Celestino Diaz and Flavia Alvarado Diaz. It is with great sorrow that we share our hurt with you, our friends and relatives.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband of 42 years, David, Sr.; her sons, David Jr. and wife, Lourdes; Patricia Abila and husband, Gilbert, both from Pecos; also Demecio from San Antonio.

Her grandchildren are Bre’Ann Windham and Bryson Abila; Liza, Leloni, Dominique and Sophia Vejil; Demecia Jr. and Amanda Vejil. She is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Kyrie Zali Escajeda.

We were all blessed by her, her sincerity and availability to render any and everything. We truly believe she is in eternal rest with a new and resurrected body.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Friends of the Reeves County Library.

Carmen Payan

Carmen Marquez Payan, 63, of Pecos, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico in a car accident.

Mass will be held at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alex Marquez Sr.

Survivors include, her mother, Francisca Marquez of Pecos; four sons, Pete, Rene, Gabriel and Lee Payan, all of Midland; six brothers, Alex Jr., Jacob, Jaime and Mickey Marquez of Pecos, Peter Marquez of Midland, Ray Marquez of California; five sisters, Belinda Mora of Pecos, Alicia Porras, Sally Cortez, Gracie Marquez of California, Jeannie Marquez of Odessa; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Julia Wilson

Julia (Ross) Wilson born May 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas graduated from Lamar High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Graveside service were held at 11 a.m., Monday July 30, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Wilson started teaching in the Pecos Barstow Toyah School District in 1956, the Pecos Chamber of Commerce awarded “Teacher of Year” to her in 1988, was a member of the Merry Wives Club and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos. She lived in Pecos the majority of her life until retirement. After retirement she married John Wilson and moved to Cloudcroft, N. M. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Lou Castle and Warren Penn Castle of Mt. Vernon and her first child Kyle Harden Ross.

Survivors include her husband John Wilson of Pyote, her children Worth Ross of Dallas, Michelle Ross Meyer ; one granddaughter Andrea Meyer of Colleyville; her brother Warren P. Castle Jr. of Houston and J.G. “Buddy” Ross the children’s father and numerous close friends.

Julia suffered from Alzheimer’s and was a resident of a special care facility for Alzheimer’s patients for the last three years in Bedford.

The family asks donations be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation in lieu of flowers.

Leila Jean Creager

Leila Jean (Lee) Creager, age 73, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her residence in Kermit.

Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Belvue Baptist Church of Kermit with Brother Bill Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 1, 1934 in Stamford, was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Don Creager of Kermit; three daughters , Kathryn Jean Putnam of Kermit, Regena Ann Derrick of Mentone, Brittany Djurdjevic of Coppell, TX; one brother - Bobby Carl Smalley of Del Rio, TX; two sisters - JoAnn Stevenson of Forgan, OK and Melba Ritter of Wink,TX; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor.

Concepcion Lujan

Concepcion Lujan Sr., 81, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa with Deacon Jesus Mercado officiating. Burial will be at Saragosa Cemetery in Saragosa.

She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in San Antonio, Mexico, to Concepcion and Florencia Lujan, who both preceded him in death.

Survivors include one son, Concepcion Lujan, Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Blasa Nino of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Jose Lujan of Van Horn, Manuel Lujan of Chihuahua, Mexico; four sisters, Socorro Lujan of Lubbock, Monce Lujan of Hobbs, N.M., Faustina Lujan of McCamey, Gabina Lujan of Hobbs, N.M.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Martinez Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Rita Navarrette

Rita Navarrette, 76, of Odessa, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at her residence.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 22, at Martinez Smith Funeral Chapels and Crematory with Brother Francisco Vargas officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Redford, to Martin Herrera and Isabel Chavez, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Navarrette Sr. of Odessa; one son, Manuel Navarrette Jr. of The Colony; four daughters, Mary Lou Anaya of Lubbock, Alicia N. Rodriguez, Delma N. Alvarez, Grace N. Carda, all of Odessa; one brother, Martin C. Herrera of Brownfield; three sisters, Consuelo Ramirez of Rosewell, N.M., Esperanza Rodriguez of Chandlar, Ariz., Anna Anaya of Brownfield; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Martinez Smith Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangments.

Isabel Abila

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Barstow, was a housewife, a lifetime Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Abila was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Hilaria Garcia; one son, Carlos Abila and one daughter, June Abila.

Survivors include her husband, Florentino Abila of Barstow; three sons, Ricky Abila of Midland, Alfredo and Jimmy Abila of Barstow; three daughters, Mary Ramirez of Odessa, Margie Flores of Fort Stockton, Sylvia Flores of Barstow; five brothers, Lencho Garcia of Barstow, Bernie Garcia of Cleburn, Domingo Garcia of La Puente, Calif., Johnny Garcia of Fort Stockton, Santos Garcia of Midland; three sisters, Luisa Mendoza of Barstow, Leonor Carrasco of Monahans, Lupe Wilkins of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Peters

Sarah Peters, 66, of Pecos, died Thursday, July 12, 2007.

A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born July 4, 1941, in Alfred, Tx., was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Peters was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Allison Ross and her husband, Roy C. Peters.

Survivors include one daughter, Deana Kern of Denton; two sons, James Petty of Pecos, Eddie Peters and seven grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Wilson

Billy D. Wilson, 76, of Quitman, formerly of Pecos, died Thursday, July 5, 2007, in Amarillo.

He was Catholic and was retired from the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one sister, Darlene Wilson of Mineola.

Wilson has donated his body to Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock. There will be no services.

Victor Joel Rede

In memory of Victor Joel Rede, a loving son, brother and uncle who was loved and he will be missed by his entire family. He was a practicing Catholic at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Victor was employed as a Stage Producer for the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Choral, which brought out his passion for music. Regardless of his medical condition, since being Honorably Discharged from the military, he lived his life to the fullest, like everyday was his last. Two things he never regretted were his family and being in the Army.

Victor was born in Pecos, Texas on February 25, 1969 and passed away to be with the Lord on the 6th day of July, 2007 in Midland. Something that we all will remember about Victor is how he always put his family and others before himself.

Victor is survived by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rede Garciaroiz, his father, Jesus Garciaroiz, of Midland; four brothers, Jesse Garciaroiz, Joe Garciaroiz, Mark Garciaroiz and Charlie Garciaroiz all of Midland; four nephews, five nieces and four Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hermerejildo and Agapita Rede, a great-aunt, Juliana S. Rede and other aunts and uncles.

Rosary will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Ellis Funeral Home. Services to be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church with burial to follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. To place online condolences visit HYPERLINK "http://www.mem.com" \t "_blank" www.mem.com

Albino Adame

Albino Adame, 60, of Pecos, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Gomez Palacio Cemetery in Mexico.

He was born May 1, 1947, in Santa Ana, Coahuila, Mexico, was a dairy laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa Adame; four sons, Santos and Jose Alberto Adame of Mexico, Jose Guadalupe Minjarez of Dallas, Luis Adame of Pecos; four daughters, Concepcion Adame of Mexico, Guillermina Adame of Big Spring, Lorena Adame of Donna, Maria Guadalupe Adame of Pecos; three brothers, Francisco and Jose Arredondo Adame of Mexico, Esteban Adame Zerrano of Georgia; two sisters, Paulina Bustamantes and Amelia Bustamantes of Donna; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Forrest Eubank

Forrest “Bub” Eubank, 91, of Odessa, (formerly of Pecos), died May 10, 2007, in the Big Spring VA Hospital.

A memorial service will be held graveside, at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born in Fairfield and was a lifelong Methodist.

Eubank was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of 57 years and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, William “Bill” Eubank of Farmington, N.M., Kirk Eubank of Hawaii; one daughter, Melanie Parker of Odessa (formerly of Pecos); three grandsons (formerly of Pecos) and five out of state grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews.

Enrique Rodriguez

Enrique Rodriguez, 81, of Saragosa, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, in Saragosa at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial at Saragosa Cemetery.

He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Belia Rodriguez; three sons, Alfredo Rodriguez of Pecos, Enrique Rodriguez Jr. and Tony Rodriguez of Odessa; two daughters, Balvina Morales of Odessa, Nori Rodriguez of Monahans; two brothers, Ramon Rodriguez and Salvador Rodriguez of Alpine.

Acres West Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Nerea Garcia

Nerea “Nora” R. Garcia, 74, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 23, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born May 12, 1933, in Grandfalls, was a lifetime resident, a retired cook and a Catholic.

Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos Sr. and Josefina Renteria.

Survivors include, Jose H. Garcia of Pecos; one son, Jose H. Garcia of Pecos; one daughter, Katherine G. Ortega of Pecos; two brothers, Guadalupe Renteria of California, Carlos Renteria Jr. of Midland; three sisters, Eloisa Carrera of Pecos, Jovita Renteria of Midland, Marta Renteria of New Jersey and seven grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Mayes

Willie Mayes, 93, of Pecos, died Friday, June 15, 2007.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 1, 1914, in Hearne, was a homemaker, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Daniels of Killeen.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Sparkman

Frances Acosta Esparza Sparkman, 77, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 22, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Wayne Sparkman officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

She was born June 7, 1930, in San Pedro Ranch, Ft. Stockton, was a homemaker and a member of Latter Day Saint.

Sparkman was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She touched so many lives by her loving and giving example. She will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Families can be together forever! Till we meet again, Mom! Your loving family for all time and eternity!

She was preceded in death by husbands, Rodney Sparkman Sr., Amando Esparza Sr.; brother, Jose Cruz Acosta; grandchildren, Matthew Navarrette, Christina Natividad, Trey Esparza, Brenda Fuentes and Derrick Duran.

Survivors include her parents, Aurelio and Manuela Acosta of Pecos; seven sons, Melvin Sparkman of Big Spring, Amando “Mondie” Esparza of Odessa, Alfonso and Jesse Esparza of Midland, Wayne Sparkman of Pecos, Rodney Sparkman Jr. of West Bountiful, Utah, Jim Sparkman of Sylacauga, Alabama; eight daughters, Martha Sparkman of San Antonio, Louise Travae of Dublin, Mary Franco of Pecos, Virginia Jones of Irving, Sylvia Hernandez of Ft. Stockton, Susan Reyes and Patricia Sparkman of Pecos, Cynthia Sparkman of Round Rock; four sisters, Concha Swanson of El Paso, Amelia Reyes, Rosa Payan, Mary Pallan of Pecos; 46 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Billie Earline Bickley

Billie E. Bickley, 86, of Pecos, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in Midland. She was born October 17, 1920, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Metta Lee and Clarence E. Shields.

Billie graduated from Abilene High School and from McMurray College, also in Abilene. While in college, she met her soul mate, Bob Bickley, and they married June 18, 1941, almost 66 years ago.

World War II broke out six months later and Billie followed Bob to boot camp in El Paso to take care of him, as she did their entire marriage. Their first child, Linda, was born there in 1943. Bob spent the next two and a half years in Europe; Billie and Linda moved back to Abilene and to her parents to await his return.

In 1948, Billie, Bob, and their two daughters, moved to Pecos. Asked what she thought of Pecos, Billie replied, "It's okay, but I'd hate to think that I'd have to spend the rest of my life here." And that was fifty-nine years ago.

Billie spent those fifty-nine years caring for Bob and their three daughters. She was the ultimate homemaker: a wonderful cook, a talented seamstress, and devoted mother. For many years, Billie stayed up late at night sewing for her daughters. As an art and clothing design major in college, she could look at a picture, grab a newspaper and begin cutting out a pattern to sew. Her daughters always had the best play clothes, school clothes, Halloween costumes, formals, and wedding dresses.

After many years of being a "stay-at-home" mom, Billie went back to teaching and was in room 23 at South Pecos Elementary, now Austin Elementary, for twenty years. She impacted many lives, loving her sixth-graders and the math that she taught them. She was even honored as Teacher of the Year by the Pecos Chamber of Commerce.

After retiring, Billie again picked up her watercolor brushes and was active in the Pecos Art Association. She was also busy with Pecos' Retired Teachers, serving on its executive committee more than once. Billie was also a long time member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served on its Altar Guild.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob Bickley, and her favorite and smartest "child", Lucy, a black lab.She is survived by three daughters: Linda Hayes of El Paso, Martee Stuart, and her husband, Bob, of Midland, Betsey Slack and her husband, Ken of Dallas. Billie is also survived by six grandchildren, Jennifer Perez, David Lumpkin and his wife, Adriana, Julie Davis and her husband, Don, Matthew Perez, Will Slack, Lee Slack; six great-grandchildren. Also surviving Billie is Ramona Salcido, loved as family, who cared for the Bickleys for thirty-eight years.

Memorials may be sent to The West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, Texas 79772, Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, or the charity of choice.

Jose Herrera

Jose Tavares Herrera, Sr., beloved husband, father, and TA left this world to be with our Lord and family on June 18, 2007, after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1931, in El Indio, Texas to Neponunceno and Jesus Herrera. At a very early age, Joe lost his mother and later this father. Joe and his brothers were raised by several loving aunts and uncles. These people opened their homes, shared their families and provided them with lots of love and the necessities of life. He treasured and loved each one dearly. They held a very special place in his heart. He would never forget what they did for him. Family was always very important to him, but more important - he always wanted to give back to those he most loved.

Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very proud that he was also able to serve his country. He often spoke of his travels and good friends he met during this time of his life. One special friend being, Rudy Candelaria. After his term in Japan was up, Joe lived with Rudy and his family. Here he found a second Mom, “Mama Candelaria” who treated him just like one of her own sons. His love for Mama Candelaria never left him…during his illness he would speak of her time and time again.

The time came for Joe to marry. Jose and Luz Vasquez had the honor of asking for his lovely bride’s hand in marriage. Joe and Bea were married on April 28, 1956. Joe and Bea were married for 51 years. They had two children Debra Ann and Jose Jr. “Joey.” They raised their children in Pecos. Joe loved his children - they were his world. He loved them so - that he instilled the importance of family and getting a good education. He was determined his children would graduate from high school and go on to college. Both children received their college degrees making him ever so proud. He was even more proud of his granddaughters when he attended their high school graduations plus attending another college graduation in the same year. He beamed for weeks talking about his girls.Joe was employed by Toones Grocery. Over a period of 45 years, not only did he work at Toones, this became his other family. Jimmy Toone and Joe worked together to help the people of this community. He watched so many children come through the doors and later come back as adults “full grown” as he would say. They held a very special place in his heart. He loved treating them to candy and a coke after they showed him their report cards or maybe it was their birthday. Shy children who would never speak - well Joe found ways for them to finally open up. It made him feel so special when as adults they would come and thank him for all he did. His special children are now all over the world. After many years of dealing with his illness one of his special children came to visit him - he was so excited he cried when they told him they had to leave. Joe touched so many people in so many different ways - these are memories that will be treasured by all who knew him.

Joe was a very simple and humble man. All he needed in his life was his family. His life revolved around his family. Family was the most important thing. Joe and Bea worked very hard to help provide a good, loving Christian home for their family. Then came the grandchildren. TA has left his grandchildren so many fond memories from curing any ailment with a can of 7-Up, going to swim meets, school functions, softball games, going on picnics and eating “Cowboy Beans” and barbequing chicken on his day off. TA always wanted to be there - why - because it was important to his grandchildren. TA was such a loving model for his grandbabies…as he would always say “That’s what I’m here for.”He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Benito Vasquez, Polito Vasquez, Lupe Vasquez, grandson, Jonathan and daughter-in-law Elsa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bea Herrera; daughter and husband Debbie and Saul Flores, son and wife, Joey and Monica Herrera. Grandchildren Sarah Catherine, Kelsey Jane, Devan and Tatyana Ines. Brothers Lamberto Herrera and wife Josepha, Frank Vasquez and wife Martha, Ramon Vasquez and wife Anita, sister Manuela Urias. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren. Sonia Madrid, caregiver, who was our angel sent from God above who took such good care of Daddy during his lengthy illness.

Daddy will truly be missed, but one this is for sure - he has left this family with lots of love and wonderful memories. The legacy he has left behind is one of love, compassion and thankfulness to all who loved him. He has joined his family in heaven whom he missed and longed to be with. He was so devoted to Our Lady - he had the faith that the Virgen De Guadalupe would one day guide him to his mom. We pray for the day when again we will be reunited with Daddy and all our family members who have gone to join our Lord. The family would like to thank: Dr. Darpolar, his staff, Dr. Moorthi, Dr. Cerna, the staff at Reeves County Hospital, Pecos Ambulance Service, the staff at American Home Health, Mr. and Mrs. John Rediger and staff, Leo Hung, Steve Valenzuela and staff, Mr. Natividad. To the nurses at Reeves County Memorial - You all took such good care of Daddy. To all who have supported us all through Daddy’s illness - with words of encouragement and prayers. To all our family and friends for their flowers, food, cards, and phone calls during this time - God has truly sent this family angels - May we one day be able to thank you for all that you have done for this family. You all hold a very special place in our hearts. May God Bless you all.

John Moore

John M. Moore, a lifelong rancher in the Pecos and Balmorhea area, died June 15, 2007, in Richardson, where he had lived for the past four years.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, at Evergreen Cemetery.

Moore was born on Nov. 30, 1921 to Tatum and Mary Somes Moore in Brogado, which is near present day Balmorhea. He attended schools in Balmorhea and graduated from Sul Ross State University. In Alpine he met Doris Hicks and they later married on July 17, 1942.

Moore was a rancher all of his life in and around Pecos, Balmorhea and Fort Stockton. He served on the Board of Directors of what was formerly the First National Bank in Pecos. The West of the Pecos Rodeo program was dedicated to John in 1987 and The Moore Family was honored as a Pioneer family of Reeves County in 1979.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Hicks Moore in 2005, three sisters, Mary Helen Schmidt, Jo Evelyn Crawford, Dorothy Harding and his parents.

Survivors include his brother, J.T. Moore, Jr. and wife Betty Jane of Dallas. He is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Monty and Tammy Moore of Richardson; Hardin and Teri Moore of San Angelo; Jerry and Pauline Moore of Friendswood. Also surviving are grandchildren: Trey Moore and wife Vicki; Manda Henderson and husband Quinn; Jade Johnson; Shannnon Glenn; H. Ross Moore; Allison Szemrpuch and husband Paul; and Katelyn Moore. There are five great-grandchildren: Koen, Haidan and Brychan Moore; Cali and Beck Henderson. There are also many nieces, nephews and cousins.

“Big John” was larger than life and will be missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the “West of the Pecos Museum.” A Memorial Service was held in Richardson, on Monday, June 18, at Atria Senior Living Center.

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel S. Alvarez, 77, of Monahans, died Monday, June 4, 2007, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Sept., 29, 1930, in Presidio, was a laborer-construction, a lifetime Monahans resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his mother, Isabel Alvarez; two sons, Alvaro Alvarez of Monahans, Kenny Alvarez of California; two brothers, Ray and Carlos Alvarez of California; four sisters, Hortencia A. Davis, Elvira Alvarez, Guadalupe Saenz, Rosalinda Glow all of California; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marion Wynne

Marion Claude Wynne, 83, of Odessa, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Crane Memorial Hospital in Crane.

Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Acres West Funeral Chapel of West Odessa with Brother Roy Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Columbus, N.M. and retired from work as a heavy equipment operator in the oilfield.

Survivors include two sons, Curtis C. Wynne of Hobbs, N.M., Cecil N. Wynne of Carlsbad, N.M.; one daughter, Cathy Wright of Huffman; one brother, Gene Wynne of Tularosa, N.M.; one sister, Charlotte Garlick of La Plata, N.M.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Inez Doggett

Services for Inez Doggett, 84, of Lubbock will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Dustin Hatley officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday in the Blackwell Cemetery in Blackwell, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

She died on June 1, 2007 in the VistaCare Hospice Facility.

Sadie Inez Doggett was born May 4, 1923 in Hilton, TX to Robert and Sally Watts, married William C. Doggett in 1938 in Sweetwater, was a homemaker, a nurse in Pecos, for 33 years and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2002 and by a son, Wayne Doggett, in 1998.

Survivors include two sons, Ronnie of Giddings, Tx., Bob of Lubbock; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to VistaCare Hospice of Lubbock 1717 Norfolk Lubbock, Tx. 79416.

Derik Duran

Derik Gregory Duran, 15 day old infant, died Friday, June 1, 2007, at Odessa Regional Hospital.

He was born May 17, 2007, in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Rose Hill Cemetery Babyland with Reverend Joey Faylona officiating.

Survivors include his parents, Greg Duran of San Angelo and Vanity Trujillo of Odessa; paternal grandparents, Octavio and Lydia Duran of San Angelo; maternal grandparents, Mario and Sandra Ramirez of Odessa; maternal great-grandparents, Jesus and Mary Franco of Pecos; maternal great-great-grandmother, Frances Esparza Sparkman of Pecos; maternal great-great-great-grandparents Aurelio and Manuela Acosta of Pecos. Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Amado Flores

Amado Flores, 79, of Pecos, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at University Medical Center Hospital in Lubbock.

He was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Pecos, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 4, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

Survivors include one son, Jimmy Ortega of Pecos; one daughter, Anita Ortega of California; one brother, Jose Flores of California; three sisters, Lucy Ojinaga and Gerry Enriquez of California, Gloria Tarango of Pecos and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie “Chuy” Garcia

Jessie Garcia, age 58 of Albany, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Stephens Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 5th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albany with Rev. Richard J. Serina, Jr. officiating. Graveside services with military rites will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 6th in Barstow Cemetery in Barstow, Texas with Rev. Jerry D. Bagwell officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. The body will lie in state at Pecos Funeral Home, Tuesday evening, June 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jesus Gamboa Garcia was born on Dec. 25, 1948 in Barstow, Texas to parents Guillermo Garcia and Elauteria “Teah” Gamboa Garcia. He graduated from Barstow High School in 1968. Jessie served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He Married Carmen Maxine Carey in Odessa, Texas on February 14, 1987. He worked for Philips Conoco from 1987 to 2003, was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Odessa. He moved to Albany with his family in 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Emilio Garcia and Armando Garcia, and one son, Aaron Garcia.

Survivors include: his wife, Carmen Garcia, of Albany; one son, J.J. Garcia, of Albany; one daughter, Kimberley Garcia, of Midland; one brother, Cheve Garcia of Pecos; three sisters, Tina Witt and Cruz Hodge, both of Pecos, and Dell Moore, of Odessa; and one grandson, Christopher Mancha, of Midland.

Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net .

Hortencia De La Garza

Hortencia De La Garza, 75, of Pecos, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

A chapel service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 5, 1931, in Piedras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico, was a retired dietary culinary, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Mormon.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel De La Garza, Sr. of Pecos; two sons, Manuel and Edel De La Garza of Pecos; two daughters, Martha De La Garza of Pecos, Maby Sutlive of El Paso; one brother, Daniel Alba of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sisters, Rinda Alba and Ester De La Garza, both of Orem, Utah and five grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margarito Garcia

Margarito Garcia, 92, of Barstow, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at his residence.

Mass was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 28, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 23, 1915, in Barstow, was a lifetime Barstow resident, a retired laborer and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa G. Garcia of Barstow; two sons, Manuel G. Garcia of Barstow, Tony Garcia of Odessa; one daughter, Linda Fuentes of Crane; one brother, Donicio “Nicio” Garcia of Barstow; two sisters, Sabina Bustillos of Pecos, Concha Armendariz of Loving, N.M.; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and two great-great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Winnie Short

Winnie Short, 98, of Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 28, at Wolf Cemetery with Andy Quinton officiating.

She was born Sept. 1, 1908, in Seminole, Okla.

Short was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Short; five sons, Elwood, R.V., H.D., L.B., and Lawrance Short.

Survivors include three daughters, Colene Shockey of Balmorhea, Umijeam Nielson of Oklahoma, Lavonnia Babba of Troy, Tx.; two sons, Con Short of Wewoka, Okla., Charles Short of Texas, Minnie Branson of Utah; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton is in charge of arrangements.

Crissy Lopez

Crissy Lopez, 37, of Pecos, died Monday, May 21, 2007 in Odessa.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 25, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 4, 1969, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her parents, Frank and Mary Fay Ornelas of Barstow; one son, Raymond Lopez Jr. of Barstow; two daughters, Christy and Angela Lopez of Barstow; two brothers, Randy Matta, Fernando Sanchez of Victoria; three sisters, Belinda Dominguez and Amanda Natividad of Pecos, Yvonne Muniz and one grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ismael Ortega

Ismael Ruiz Ortega, 69, of Balmorhea, died Friday, May 18, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born July 31, 1937, in Balmorhea, was a retired auto test driver, a longtime resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Wenseslada O. Ortega of Pecos; six sons, Ismael Ortega Jr. of Temple, Mike R. Ortega of Hurst, Joel Ortega of El Paso, Roy Richardson of Kermit, Sergio Villegas of Dallas, Rudy Villegas of Pecos; three brothers, Vivian, Andres and Luis Ortega of Balmorhea and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joy Chappell

Joy Marie Chappell, 70, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at the Barstow Cemetery.

She was born July 21, 1936, in Big Spring, was a retired teacher, a longtime Pecos resident and a Christian.

Survivors include four sons, Lloyd Chappell of Pecos, Curtis, Craig and Larry Chappell of San Angelo; one sister, June Diehl of Ozona; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Forrest Eubank

Forrest “Bub” Eubank, 91, of Pecos, died on Thursday, May 10, 2007, in a Big Spring hospital.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Pecos.

Eubank was born Sept. 11, 1915, in Fairfield, Tx. and married Ruth Eubank on Jan. 1, 1942, in Houma, Lousiana and was a Methodist.

His wife, Ruth Eubank, preceded him in death on Aug. 1, 1998.

Survivors include one daughter, Melanie Parker of Odessa; two sons, William “Bill” Eubank of Farmington, N.M., Kirk Eubank of Kapaau, Hawaii; six grandsons; one granddaughter and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Pecos or the Navajo Ministries, 2103 W. Main, Farmington, N.M. 87401.

Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Big Spring is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Carlson

Evelyn Carlson, 89, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. A chapel service was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be held Saturday in Norse, Tx. She was born May 1, 1918, in Womack, Tx., was a longtime C.R. Anthony’s employee and Pecos resident, enjoyed quilting and playing games and was a Lutheran.

Survivors include three sons, Bob Carlson of Euless, Tx., Curtis Carlson of Lewisville, Jim Carlson of Lewisville; three daughters, Elaine Moody of Pecos, Marilyn Moody of Minco, Okla., Jackie Vinske of Odessa; three sisters, Alice Zieglet of Waco, Esther Larson of Waxahachie, Agnus Rogstad of Cransfill; 17 grandhildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Rains, Jr.

Memorial services for Robert Charles Rains, Jr., 56, of Levelland, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at Cactus Drive Church of Christ in Levelland.

Officiating were Wayne Horton from the Cactus Drive Church of Christ in Levelland and William Eudy from Southside Church of Christ in Mineral Wells.

Interment will be held at 10 a.m., (mountain time) Friday, May 11, at Prairie Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Hobbs, N.M. He was born June 19, 1950, in Hobbs, N.M., to Bob Rains, Sr. and Marcie Rains. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

Following his discharge from the Navy, Rains married LaVena Louise Crowell on Oct. 20, 1972. He served on the Police Department in Hobbs, Pecos and Big Spring. He graduated from Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock in 1986, but found his true calling serving families through his position as a funeral director in Levelland. He attended Cactus Drive Church of Christ, where he has served as an elder for the past 10 years. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, LaVena Rains; one daughter, Anne Flores, son-in-law John, granddaughter, Marcie, and expected grandson Sebastian, all of Carlsbad, N.M.; a son, David Rains of Levelland; a brother, Stephen Rains, sister, Rhonda Dunn, niece Jeanie Whatley and her husband, Quintin, all of Hobbs, N.M. and a host of extended family members and friends.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to :Robert’s favorite charity, The Children’s Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Tx. 79408.

Paul Scott

Paul Robert Scott, Sr., 82, of Searcy, died Thursday, May 10. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m., Friday, May 11, at Westside Church of Christ in Searcy.

He was born July 16, 1924, in Las Cruces, N.M., the son of Harold and Lina Brownley Scott and was raised in Pecos. He and his wife, Peggie, founded the “Sojourners,” a national ministry of the Church of Christ, based in Marshall, Tx.

Survivors include, three sons, Paul Scott, Jr., of West Yellowstone, Montana, Tom Scott of Pantego, Tx., Andy Scott of Searcy, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Powell Funeral Home of Searcy is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Smith

Edith Winterrowd Smith died on April 30, 2007 at Christopher House Hospice in Austin, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at noon, Thursday, May 3, at the Pecos Cemetery in Pecos, Texas.

Smith devoted her time to her church in Pecos and the Junior Department at First Baptist Church in Pecos , a faithful volunteer for Meals on Wheels, worked at Sears and later worked for the City of Pecos in the Water Department.

She was awarded the Key to the City of Pecos in recognition for her years of service to the community,was also given an award by the Business and Professional Women’s society for Business Woman of the month, she met and married Bill Smith, and were married in June of 1978 in Odessa, Texas. In 2000, they moved to San Angelo to be nearer family and medical facilities. In 2006, the couple relocated to Austin in order to be in the same nursing facility that would meet their individual needs.

She was preceded in death by Ross Earl Winnterrowd.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Smith; four children: Lonnie Winterrowd of Lubbock, Dennis Winterrowd of Bandera, Texas, Linda Laughlin of Arlington, Virginia, Cary Winterrowd of Guymon, Oklahoma; step-daughter Maxine Hudson of Austin; one brother Walter Stroup of Ft. Worth; several grandchildren; great grandchildren and various nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Christopher House Hospice or your favorite charity.

Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Joe Gunn

Joe G. Gunn, 86, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, May 6, 2007.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Jim Miles.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

He was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Palo Pinto, was a welder/owner and operator, had lived in Fort Stockton since 2000 and had previously lived in Pecos.

Gunn was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Gunn in 1994.

Survivors include one son, Jim Gunn of Austin; two daughters, Faye Johnson of Fort Stockton, Kitty Ann Gunn of Snyder; two brothers, Jim Gunn of Long Beach, Calif., Ray Lindsay of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Driskell, Hazel Lindsay, Helen Lindsay, Una Jean Vickers, all of El Paso; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Fort Stockton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anniece Hooker

Anniece Hooker, 68, of Pecos, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A chapel service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mike McDonald and Billy Reed officiating.

She was born Sept. 10, 1938, in Antoine, Okla., was a homemaker, a long time Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ.

Hooker was preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Hooker.

Survivors include her parents, Thomas Sr. and Martha Hooker of Pecos; one brother, Thomas Hooker Jr. of Coyle, Okla.; one sister, Monya Wolfe of Monahans; 10 nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edwin Perry

Edwin Forrest Perry, 75, of Pcos, died Friday, May 4, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, at the Van Horn Cemetery. He was born June 13, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to Herman Pery and Floy Hendrix. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Valeta Perry.

Survivors include two sons, Forrest Perry of Pecos, Edwin Perry of San Angelo; one daughter, Carol Smith of Durango, Colo.; two brothers, Raymond Perry of San Antonio, Mike Perry of Leakey; four children and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton was in charge of arrangements.

Roberto Villaneuva

Roberto Villanueva, 74, of Pecos, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 11, 1933, in Ojinaga,Chih., Mexico, was a retired rail roadman, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Villanueva of Pecos; one son, Robert Villanueva of Pecos and one daughter, Carmen Thomas of El Paso.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William “Bob” Bickley

William R. “Bob” Bickley, 88, of Pecos, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Midland. Bob was born September 22, 1918, in Merkel, Texas to Josephus and Mabel Bickley.

Bob graduated from Merkel High School and McMurray College in Abilene. While in college he met Billie Shields. They married in 1941 and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last June.

Bob served in the Army during World War II. His war tour took him to England, France, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, a medal for bravery, given by the French government.

Not long after returning to the U.S., Bob took a job with Anderson Clayton and moved to Pecos. Although the ACCO facility changed hands a couple of times, Bob stayed put. He truly loved his community. During the 60 years he lived in Pecos he served his city as school board member, as city Councilman, and as Mayor. The city in turn honored him as “Citizen of the Year”. There is also a street bearing his name.

Bob was a long time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Bishop’s Committee a number of times.

He was involved in all aspects of agriculture throughout his career. Bob ultimately formed a cooperative oil mill that served gins from Reeves County to the panhandle. West Texas Cooperative Oil Mill was a venture that served the local farmers and beyond. It was probably on of the most satisfying things of his career. In later years he was the director of Trans Pecos Cotton Association. Throughout his years in agriculture he served as president of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association and as a director of the National Cotton Council. He participated in cotton trade negotiations on behalf of the State Department. He was a grower, a miller, a crusher, a lobbyist, and an all-around advocate for the farmer. Other community involvements were serving on boards of director for the Security State Bank and Balmorhea Ranchers.

Bob was an avid sportsman, finding great joy in teaching the sport of hunting to his grandsons. He tolerated camping with his family and ran a temperature every time Billie made him do something that he didn’t want to do. That being said, he dearly loved his family and would have done anything in his ability to care for them.

Survivors include his wife, Billie; a daughter, Linda Hayes of El Paso; a daughter and son-in-law, Martee and Bob Stuart of Midland; a daughter and son-in-law, Betsey and Ken Slack of Dallas; six grandchildren: Jennifer Perez, David Lumpkin and his wife, Adriana; Julie Davis and her husband, Don; Matthew Perez, Will Slack, and Lee Slack. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Ramona Salcido, loved as family, cared for the Bickleys for 38 years.

Memorials may be sent to The West of the Pecos Museum, P.O. Box 1784, Pecos, Texas 79772 or to the charity of choice.

Raul Barrera

Raul L. Barrera, 38, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 26, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Dec. 17, 1968, in Pecos, was a laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Ashley Martinez of Pecos; his parents, Antonio Barrera of El Paso, Aurora Lujan of Pecos; four sons, Raul, Patrick, Jacob and Joe Angel Barrera of Pecos; one daughter, Monique Barrera of Pecos; two brothers, Ricardo Barrera of Pecos, Rene Barrera of Dexter; two sisters, Sandra Sauceda of Midland, Norma Avila of Pecos and two grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William (Bob) Bickley

William Bickley passed away on April 30, 2007.

Services will be held on Wed., May 2, 2007 at 11 at St. Mark’s Episcopal church.

Fermin Aldaz

Fermin H. Aldaz, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 9, 1941, in Barstow, was a retired truck driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Aldaz was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Eulalia Aldaz; four brothers, Jesus, Jose, Ramon and Rufino Aldaz and one sister, Maria Reyes.

Survivors include his wife Blanca Aldaz of San Antonio; two sons, Fermin Aldaz of Texas City, Danny Aldaz of Garland; one daughter, Denise Giraldo of San Antonio; three sisters, Anita Rivera of Pecos, Irene Salazar and Tina Navarette of Odessa and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lee Burkholder

Lee Harris Burkholder, 71, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007.

He was a resident of El Paso since 1957.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Martin Funeral Home West with military honors. Lay Minister William H. Russell will officiate.

Burkholder was preceded in death by his parents, Walter G. and Annie Lee Burkholder. Survivors include his loving wife, Alleen L. Burkholder; one son, Walter David Burkholder of Orlando, FL.; two daughters, Pamela Montague of Albuquerque, N.M. and Linda Krebs of Plano, TX.; one sister, Bessie Lou Steenman of San Antonio and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charities.

Service entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912

Salvador Lopez

Salvador Lopez, 83, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born March 9, 1924, in Quanajuato, Mexico, was a retired seismograph worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Lopez was preceded in death by his wife, Tula Lopez.

Survivors include three sons, Prieto Sotelo of Pecos, Roberto Lopez of Clint, Jesus Lopez of Guymen, Okla.; nine daughters, Ermilia Bersosa, Sarita Vasquez of Odessa, Olga Guebara of Midland, Maria Lopez, Socorro Lopez of Clint, Tencha Lopez, Elodia Parras and Mary Ann Sandoval of Pecos, Consuelo Lopez of Guymen, Okla; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and brothers.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Damron

Cheryl Billeiter Damron, 59, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Kennett, Missouri.

She had been ill with cancer and died at her daughter’s home.

Services will be held on May 5, in Slaton, Tx.

Damron was born Feb. 16, 1942, attended Pecos High School and Texas Tech University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Damron.

Survivors include her parents, Joe and Beryl Belleiter of Pecos; her daughter, Dr. Amy Lockhart of Kennett, Missouri; two sons, Michael and Justin Damron of Lubbock; three sisters, Elizabeth Priddy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michelle Hoefs of Conroe, Rachel Tarin of Pecos and seven grandchildren.

Tomasa Diaz

Tomasa V. Diaz, 84, of Barstow, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Home Hospice in Odessa.

Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, April 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

She was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Colorado City, Tx., was a lifetime resident of Barstow, a housewife and a Catholic.

Diaz was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Maria Valenzuela; three brothers, Jose, Tacho, Justo and three sisters, Sara, Amelia and Juanita.

Survivors include her husband, Jose Antonio Diaz of Barstow; one son, Leonardo Holguin of Kermit; two daughters, Chris and Gil Pena of Hobbs, N.M., Delma and Mike Ramos of Jal, N.M.; one sister, San Juana Granado of Pecos; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Harris

Betty Jean Harris, age 73, of Monahans passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 in Monahans.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at First Assembly of God with Reverend Shannon Vinsonhaler officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

She was born February 11, 1934 in Pecos, Texas. She was a homemaker. Betty was very active in senior citizens activities. Survivors include a son, Alan Harris of Monahans; 2 daughters, Patricia Patterson of Plattville, Colorado and Debra Harris of San Angelo; 1 brother, James Hughes of Conroe; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Harkey Family Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements.

Opal Cook

Opal Cook, 76, of Mentone, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 20, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with Brother Larry Bennett officiating.

She was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Ringgold, La., was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Cook of Mentone; one son, Harry Hamner of Mentone and two grandsons, Lane and Brandon Hamner of Mentone.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Drake

Paul Drake was born in El Paso to Donald and Harrilyn (Elmore) Drake.

After graduating from TCU he married Sharon Freeman in 1966 and went to work with the Dallas PBS TV station. Paul and his wife had a daughter, Angela, born to them in 1971.

The family moved to several times within the state from Arlington to Cleburne, Gordon, Pecos, Abilene, and then to Granite Shoals. Mr. Drake eventually became a teacher and taught most of his years in Pecos. He loved working with old cars, rescuing homeless animals, exploring the Big Bend area with his brother, swimming, watching old movies and loving his darling daughter and two grandchildren. In his 21 year battle with cancer he very much appreciated the efforts and comfort of Drs. Jonasch and Prabhu at MD Anderson, Dr. Chyle of Round Rock, the Hospice caregivers, and the local paramedics; but especially the professional and personal care of Drs. Juliette Madrigal and Dr. Glenn Preston and their nurses in Marble Falls. The family also wants to thank all friends as well as strangers who offered up many prayers on Paul’s behalf.

Mr. Drake is survived by his wife of 40 years; his daughter, Angela Fuller and husband, Stephen; grandchildren, Jackson and Elizabeth of Austin; his mother, Harrilyn Drake; brother, Henry Drake and wife Gloria; step-nieces, Jessica Nieto and Karrie Rubendall of El Paso; mother-in-law, Vivian Freeman of Waxahachie; brother-in-law, Phil Freeman and wife Mary Angela; niece Caitlin and nephew Charles of Bastrop.

A memorial service is planned for later this month in Waxahachie. Arrangements are under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls.

Saul Roquemore

Saul Roquemore, 88, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 14, 2007. Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at St. James Baptist Church with Joe Terry officiating. Burial was in Bivins, Tx., on April 20.

He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Bivins, was a soil and water scientist, served in the U.S. Army, was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Daisy Roquemore of Pecos; two sons, Frederick A. Carter III, Saul B. Roquemore, Jr.; one daughter, Fredria C. Sterling; three brothers, Willie Lee Roquemore, Fred Douglas Roquemore, Clayton L. Roquemore, Jr.; four sisters, Goldie B. Cheatham, Ola V. Lewis, Vern Essie Weaver, Irma Jean Tucker; 10 grandchildren, Anika S. Glenn, Ayanna S. Jones, Adamis N. Sterling, Lauren R. Carter, Saul B. Roquemore III, Jessica Miramontes, Nicole Carter, Author C. Roquemore, Jessica Charron-Moussignac, Nitasha Charron-Mousignac, and two great-grandchildren, Anaya N. Avant and Kaylinne M. Jones.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elena Ortega

Elena T. Ortega, 72, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at noon, Monday, April 16, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Casa Blanca, Tx., was a lifetime Pecos resident, a store owner and a Catholic.

Ortega was preceded in death by three brothers, Felo, Justo and Ramon Tarango.

Survivors include her husband, Antonio Ortega of Pecos; three sons, Orlando T. Garcia of Arlington, Jaime Tarango of Van Horn, Antonio Ortega Jr. of Zapata, Tx.; two daughters, Elva O. Salas of Sweetwater, Dolores O. Morales of Pasadena; one brother, Alejandro Tarango of Pecos; one sister, Elfida T. Lujan of Arlington and 19 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sipriano Florez

Sipriano Florez, 88, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Clint.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, April 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Pecos, was a retired truck driver, a longtime Pecos resident, who have moved to El Paso for several years and a Catholic.

Survivors include six daughters, Inez Hignojos of Pecos, Hilda Hignojos of Odessa, Sylvia Millan of El Paso, Elsie Tavarez of Seattle, Wash., Elodia Ybarra of Odessa, Diane Payami of San Antonio; one brother, Speedy Florez of Pecos; two sisters, Alicia Holguin of Midland, Rosa Bitolas of El Paso; 10 grandchildren and 16 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

George Levario

George G. Levario Jr., 53, formerly of Pecos, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for noon, Monday, April 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

He was a member of Santa Rosa Catholic Church and worked as a driller in the oil field.

Levario was preceded in death by one son, Michael Levario and his mother, Francisca Levario.

Survivors include his wife, Elsa Levario; three sons, Tony, Matthew, Jonathan Levario; two daughters, Angie and Bianca Levario, all of Austin; his father, George B. Levario Sr., of Pecos; two sisters, Elvira Olivares of Houston, Bertha Natividad of Pecos; five brothers, David, Sylvester, Sammy, Tommy and Benny Levario of Austin; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Terry

Larry James Terry, of Temple, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Willie Ray Bolton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 2, 1946, in Lamesa, had lived in Temple a longtime and was a Christian.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Cox

Louise Ligon Cox, 84, died Friday, March 23, 2007.

Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, at the First United Methodist Church in Glen Rose, with burial in Squaw Creek Cemetery.

Cox was the daughter of Seddie Earl and Susan Deda Bell Ligon. She married Hershel Cox on Feb. 1, 1941, in Pecos, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos and very active in the Eastern Star. She was a very talented porcelain dollmaker and avid and well-known china painter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2006.

Survivors include, one daughter, Carole Tisserand of Glen Rose; one son, James Earl Cox and wife, Susie of Southlake; grandchildren and spouses, Don and Monica Collie, Jamie and Dennis Fox, Steve Cox, Linda and Allan Nance, Daniel and Kimberly Tisserand and Kara and Marty Martinez; great-grandchildren, Teagan Collie, Josh Rhodes, Rebecca Fox, Tatelon Collie, Addison Nance, Tara Tisserand and James Fox; sister, Lucille Ligon Oden of Pecos; many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: Bloy’s Church Camp of Fort Davis, c/o Margie Adams, 924 Alexander, Tow, Texas 78672.

Wiley Funeral Home of Glen Rose is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Golden

Ray M. Golden, 79, of Pecos, died Monday, March 26, 2007.

A church service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 29, at the Church of Christ in Pecos with Fred Dominguez officiating.

Burial was scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Seymour Cemetery in Seymour, Tx. He was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Seymour, was a retired accountant, a long-time Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Church of Christ in Pecos. Golden was preceeded in death by brothers, Billy and Jack Golden.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Davis Golden of Pecos; one son, Dr. Gordon R. Golden of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Linda Golden Tuller of San Antonio; grandchildren, Chris, Jeff, Matt, Hudson and Elizabeth.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Hess

David Lynn Hess, 77, of Pecos, died Thursday, morning, March 29, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 2, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Greer Willis officiating.

He was born Nov. 8, 1929, in San Angelo, was a retired farmer, a U.S. Army Veteran and a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, Anne, and children, Jim Craig Hess of Cedar Park, David Z. Hess of Coyanosa, Mary Lynn Kiely of Austin, Gretchen Hess of Round Rock and Catherine Fern of Aliso Viejo, Calif. and nine grandchildren.

Billie McCormick

Billie Ruth McCormick, 80, of Pecos, departed this life and went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2007.

Billie was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Bogota, Texas to Jimmie and Birdell Wright.

In Dec. 1941, she and James E. “Mac” McCormick were united in marriage and they were married for 65 years.

The “McCormick” family moved to Pecos in Jan. 1948. Billie was very active in our community through her service in various churches as a pastor’s wife; painting as a member of the Palette Club; Director of Senior Citizen’s Center (1976-1987); and several small business endeavors throughout the years.

Billie will be greatly missed by many, however her essence will live on with each memory of her.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, at West Park Baptist Church and burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

Survivors include her husband, J.E. “Mac” McCormick of Pecos; two sons, James Ronald McCormick and wife Becky of Georgetown, Steven Ray McCormick and wife Marilyn of San Angelo; one daughter, Lana Jean Watson and husband Jimmy of Kermit; one daughter-in-law, Marcia McCormick of Pecos; 10 grandchildren; James, Amy, John, Lori, Jennifer, JoAnna, Shawna, Riki, Rob and Kelly; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The family requests that any memorials be made to Pecos Senior Citizens Center, 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Tx. 79772 or West Park Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1710 in Pecos.

Pallbearers are: James McCormick, John McCormick, Billie Bradford, Jeff Lindemann, Ronny McCormick, Steve McCormick and Brad Scott as alternate.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Imogene Reichert

Imogene Reichert, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, March 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 1, at North Temple Baptist Church with James Henderson and Robert Mitchell officiating.

She was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Pineville, Kentucky, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of North Temple Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Reichert of Pecos; two daughters, Dawn Lepresto of Ocala, Fla., Donna Reichert of Lake Wales, Fla.; one brother, Glen Baker of Blanchester, Ohio and two sisters, Evelyn Love of London, Ky., Dolores Mosley Harrigate, Tenn.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dominik Salgado

Dominik Gonzales Salgado, a newborn, died March 23, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at Greenwood Cemetery Babyland with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Gonzales of Pecos; his father, Sergio Diaz Salgado of Ojinaga, Mexico and one brother, John Paul Gonzales of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clemente Jaramillo

Clemente Jaramillo, Sr., 96, of Pecos, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass is scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church.

He was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Barstow, was a retired farmer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Jaramillo was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jaramillo and one son, Eliseo Jaramillo. Survivors include eight sons, Jose, Francisco, Ernesto, Daniel, Victor, Clemente Jr.

Jaramillo of Pecos, Manuel Jaramillo of Odessa, Hector Jaramillo of Big Spring; three daughters, Rachel J. Banuelos of Odessa, Emma Almaray, Maria Hernandez of Pecos; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nora Nunez

Nora Sais Nunez, 89, of Pecos, died Monday, March 19, 2007, in Midland.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Cris S. Nunez, Joe Nunez of Midland; one brother, Sisto Sais of Odessa; five sisters, Norberta Jasso, Antonia Mendoza, Carmen Jasso and Florentina Dominguez of Pecos; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apolonia Rubio

Apolonia P. Rubio, 78, of Pecos, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at her home.

Mass will be held at noon, Friday, March 23, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Colorado, Texas, was a longtime Pecos resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Manuel Rubio of Flower Mound, Danny Rubio of Pecos, Ismael Rubio of Lubbock, Israel Rubio of Pecos; five daughters, Teresa Prieto and Lisa Fuentes of Pecos, Eliser Rayos of Carlsbad, N.M., Erlinda Shannon of Beaumont; five brothers, Monico Pisana of San Antonio, Eusevio Pisana of Grand Prairie, Domingo Pisana of Roswell, N.M., Manuel Pisana of Mesquite, Bill Pisana of Austin; six sisters, Gabina Hernandez of Pecos, Candida Pisana of Odessa, Juanita Acosta of Carlsbad, N.M., Cecilia Garcia of Odessa, Linda Minjarez of Mesquite, Christina Guerrero of Odessa; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Darr Snailum

Darr Dwight "Puney" D. Snailum , Fort Stockton, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Odessa. He was 76 years old.

Born May 13, 1930 in Bryson, Texas, he was the son of Lee and Grace Turner Snailum. Snailum was self employed in Fort Stockton for many years.

He and Nancy Calley were united in marriage in July 1962 and they were residents of Pecos from 1947 until they moved to Fort Stockton in July 1974. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of the Pecos Optimist Club, was a long time member of the Reeves County Sheriff’s Posse and loved to fish, boat and motorhome.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bonita Snailum Pyatt and Claudia Snailum Nunley, and his brothers, Billy Joe Snailum and Charles Ray Snailum.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Snailum, Fort Stockton; his daughter, Darrla Lynn Pules and husband, Gerardo, Fort Stockton; his sons, Alan Kent Haley and Mark Wayne Haley, both of Kermit; Darr Dwight Pierce and wife Pam, Plano; and Randolph Lee Pierce, Gilmer, survive him.

Snailum is also survived by his sister, Shirley Ann Jordan and husband, Raymond, Marble Falls; his brothers, Ted Wayne Snailum and wife Peggy, Horseshoe Bay, Jerry Don Snailum and wife, Jackie, Fairview; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many great friends.

Memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Friday, March 23, at 4 p. m., with Reverend Dr. Jim Miles officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Darr's name to First Presbyterian Church, West Texas Boys' Ranch, The American Heart Association, or a favorite charity.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fort Stockton Funeral Home.

Maria Venegas

Maria Herrera Venegas of Pecos, Texas entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 17, 2007. She was born March 10, 1924 in Indio, Texas, to Francisco and Lucina Herrera.

Proceeded in death by her parents, six sons and one daughter Lupita Pena, grandson Patrick Venegas, siblings Natividad Madrid and Guadalupe Herrera She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life devotion to Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro sustained her in life and sustained her in death. Her life long devotion was handed down to her as a child by her loving grandmother Apolonia Herrera. Anyone who visited her could see her devotion to the Blessed Mother. She would almost always be caught praying her novena and rosary which she held in her hands until the end.

Her family was her life, her pride and her joy. She will be sadly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Guadalupe C. Venegas. Two sons Alvaro H. Venegas (Delma), Alvian H. Venegas, two daughters Norma V. Montalvo (Rene), Nora H. Venegas (Joe Galindo), Son in law Jose O. Pena.,

four granddaughters Yvonne Venegas, Sarah & Lillianna Pena, and Maria Montalvo, eight grandsons John Venegas, Gregorio Pena (Michelle), Enrique Pena (Diana), Pepe Pena, Heriberto, Francisco and Vicente Montalvo and Jorge Galindo, three great grandchildren Zander Pena, Gracie Gonzalez, Nydia Lupita Pena.

She is also survived by one sister Socorro Vasquez (Juan), four brothers Francisco Herrera (Francisca), Lucio Herrera (Rejina), Cayetano Herrera (Senovia), & Antonio Herrera (Teresa), Sisters-in-law Antonia Herrera & Trine Venegas, Brother In-law Irineo Venegas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Pecos Funeral Home, rosary following 7:30 p.m. The celebration of life will be Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, Father Amador Garza officiating. Interment at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Virginia Allen

Virginia Reece Allen, of Abilene, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 16, 2007.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1915, in Tolar, Tx., to Eldon T. “Bae” and Ora Miller. Virginia married Jesse John Reece on June 19, 1932 in Tolar, Tx. and had two children, Jesse Lee Reece and Oscar Eldon Reece. Jesse John Reece was killed in an airplane accident in 1943. Virginia married Marion Acie Allen on March 6, 1960 in Barstow. She moved to Abilene from Barstow in 1984.

Virginia had worked for many years in Pecos and Barstow. Virginia or “Gin-Gin” as all of the grandkids called her had many hobbies and activities that she enjoyed. She liked playing in the Canasta Club in Barstow, which she belonged to for many years, but her most recent games she enjoyed were Spinners, Yahtzee and Bingo. She loved to crochet and made many lovely afghans which will be cherished and enjoyed for many years to come. Virginia was a member of the Woodlawn Church of Christ since moving to Abilene.

Her parents, husbands, Jesse John Reece and Marion Acie Allen, and her son, Oscar Eldon Reeves, preceded her in death.

Survivors include, Jesse and Kitty Reece of Abilene; three grandchildren, Andy and Teri Reece of Abilene; Greg and Tammie Reece of Euless; and Julie and David Sartor of Abilene; seven great-grandchildren, Whitney, Brynn, Makenzie, Brett and Chessie Reece, Zach Sartor and Susana Reece Siedel.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at Tolar Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St., Abilene, Tx. A visitation will be on Monday, from 5-6:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

The family wishes to extend a special word of thanks to the Hospice of the Big Country and the staff of the Sears Methodist Nursing Center. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Tx. 79605.

Maria Adolfa Dutchover

Maria Adolfa Dutchover, 70, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Dallas.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Pablo Matta officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 29, 1936, in Presidio, was a longtime Pecos resident, a housewife and a Catholic.

Survivors include, her husband, David Dutchover, Jr.; three sons, David, James and Benjamin Dutchover; three daughters, Sandra Jacoby, Wanda Granier and Lorraine Gonzalez; grandchildren, David, Dena, Samantha, Charles, Angelica, Richard, Gizelle, Danielle, Adrian and Jonathan; brothers and sisters, Juan Matta Jr., Eloisa Casias, Paz Matta, Virginia Ramirez, Yolanda Ramirez, Hector Matta, Raul Matta, Manuel G. Matta and Maria Regino. Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Dulces Machuca

Dulces Machuca, 63, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carol Machuca of San Angelo; one son, Steve Machuca of San Angelo and one daughter, Irene Cangas of San Angelo.

Marcelino Natividad

Marcelino R. Natividad, 86, of Pecos, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at his residence.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born June 18, 1920, as a retired farmer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Rita Natividad of Pecos; three sons, Marcelino Jr., Augustine Natividad of Pecos, Oscar Natividad of Arlington; four daughters, Katy Rayos, Cruz Natividad, Sally Vasquez, Lupe Natividad of Pecos; one sister, Manuela Natividad of Pecos; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Hoffman

Jack Lane Hoffman, 76, of Balmorhea, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Methodist Church in Balmorhea with Ernie Vineyard officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born May 8, 1930, in Smithville, was a retired principal, had served in the U.S. Army, was a longtime Balmorhea resident and a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, Lucretia Hoffman of Balmorhea; one son, Bill Hoffman of Balmorhea; one daughter, Teresa Shackelford of Roswell, N.M. and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Toyah-Limpia SWCD or Balmorhea Methodist Church.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Roman

Raul M. Roman, 81, his spirit went to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 4, 2007.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, March 9, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born March 14, 1925, to Manuel and Gregoria Roman in Big Spring, lived in several West Texas cities before residing in El Paso in 1962 and retired from the El Paso ISD on Sept. 1, 1991.

His hobbies included playing baseball, dancing, singing and playing his guitar.

Roman inspired his family by his faith in Jesus Christ.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 57 years, Eloisa; children, Viola Hernandez (Manny), Racheal Roman, Raul M. “Coco” Roman Jr., Daniel Roman (Martha), Alvaro Roman and Errol Roman. Grandchildren, Cynthia Colorado, Robert Colorado, Ruben Colorado, Jaime Roman, Salina Roman, Crystal Roman, Aaron Roman, stepgrandchildren, Karla Palmer (Bill) and Kim Rose, 11 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, seven sisters, three brothers and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Grace Box

Grace Janelle Box, 82, of Pecos, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel, with Melvin Darnell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Stamford, Texas, Haskell County, was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a member of the Church of Christ.

Box was preceded in death by her husband, Loring D. Box; great-granddaughter, Brittany Shawn O’Neal; eight brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Hugh and Ronald Box of Pecos; two daughters, Janice Emerson of Plano, Nancy Upchurch of Monahans; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Patino

Maria Tarango Patino, 46, of Big Spring, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Big Spring.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 5, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery.

She was born July 11, 1960, was a housewife, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Patino was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine Tarango and Josefa Fuentes.

Survivors include her husband, Raymundo Salgado of Big Spring; three sons, Sonny Patino of Monahans, Christopher and Jose Inez Patino of Pecos; three daughters, Janie and Hilary Patino of Pecos, Maria Maya Salgado of San Angelo; five brothers, Jimmy, Martin and Ruben Tarango of Pecos, Arturo Jimenez of Pecos, David Tarango of San Angelo; one sister, Celia Almuina of Midland and 16 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raul Roman

Services are incomplete for Raul Roman, of Balmorhea, who died Monday, March 5, 2007, in El Paso.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucio Quintana

Services are incomplete for Lucio Quintana, 94, of Balmorhea, who died Monday, March 5, 2007.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roll call was answered by quoting a “pure Texas expression.”

Mrs. Cate served delicious refreshments to those in attendance.

Anna Elam

Anna L. (Cramer) Elam, 84, of Monahans, (formerly of Ft. Stockton) died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the Monahans Managed Care Center in Monahans.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton.

She was born March 9, 1922, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, worked as a secretary at Firestone Tire and Supply in Ft. Stockton and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Ft. Stockton.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Gene Clay of Dunn; two brothers, Roy Cramer of Euless, William Cramer of El Paso; eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Harkey Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe McCormick

Joe McCormick, 57, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at his home after a long illness.

A private family memorial will be held.

He was born July 6, 1949, in Houston, lived in Pecos for a long time, graduated from Pecos High School in 1967 and was a musician.

Survivors include his parents, Geraldine and Harold McCormick of Ft. Stockton; one brother, Jay McCormick of Dallas; three sisters, Cindy Phillips of Dallas, Merrie Hammond of Midland and Laurie Cobb of Gary, Tx.

Arturo G. Natividad

Arturo G. Natividad, 50, of Lubbock, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007 in Lubbock.

Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 22, 1956, in Artesia, N.M., was a longtime Pecos resident, a communication specialist and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Natividad of Lubbock; one son, Arturo Jr. “Mikey” Natividad of Lubbock; his parents, Marcelino and Rita Natividad of Pecos; three brothers, Marcelino Jr. and Augustine Natividad of Pecos, Oscar Natividad of Arlington; four sisters, Katy Rayos, Cruz Natividad, Sally Vasquez and Lupe Natividad of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Scott

Pearl Elizabeth Smith, 80, of Searcy, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy, Ark. and funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Downtown Church of Christ.

She was born May 24, 1926, in Enid, Okla., the daughter of John and Pearl Herring Grayum, was raised in Pecos, and she and her husband, Paul Scott, Sr., founded the “Sojourners,” a national ministry of the Church of Christ, based in Marshall.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Searcy; three sons, Paul Scott, Jr. of West Yellowstone, Montana, Tom Scott of Pantego, Tx., Andy Scott of Searcy, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Muniz

Jesus Muniz, 61, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at his residence. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 24, 1945, in San Antonio Del Bravo, Chih., Mexico, was a farmer, a longtime Coyanosa resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Marcario Muniz of Odessa, Pablo Muniz of Midland, Marco Lee Muniz of Coyanosa; two brothers, Pedro Muniz of Monahans, Antonio Muniz of Pecos; six sisters, Aurora Guardian of Casas Grandes, Ariz., Apolonia Ornelas of Balmorhea, Juanita Muniz of Monahans, Cruz Mendoza of Morton, Ramona Baeza of Coyanosa, Refugia Olivas of Artesia, N.M. and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Muniz

Sylvia S. Muniz, 49, of Coyanosa, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at her residence. A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born April 29, 1957, in Coyame, Chih., Mexico, was a longtime Coyanosa resident, a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Marcario Muniz of Odessa, Pablo Muniz of Midland, Marco Lee Muniz of Coyanosa; her mother, Ramona Salcido of Coyame, Chih., Mexico; one brother, Gilberto Barrera of Pecos; one sister, Sulema Muniz of Pecos and five grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Norman

James Dewey Norman, Sr., 70, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Mac McCormick officiating. He was a member of the Texas Tech Anatomical Gift Program.

He was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, had served in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired truck driver, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Norman was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Goodman Norman; his father, James E. Norman; one brother, William Pearce Norman; one sister, Dolores Wise Carver and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include two sons, James Norman Jr. of Marble Falls, Terry Norman of Griffis, Georgia; one daughter, Rhonda Owens of Piedmont, South Carolina and one brother, Bobby Lee Norman of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy McCarty

Dorothy Mae McCarty, 76, went home peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2007. She was born on May 8, 1930 in Olney, Texas to the late W.T. and Laura Jones.

She was raised and educated in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School in 1947. She met and later married Herbert McCarty on June 14, 1947. She moved to Pecos in 1964 and lived there until 1991. She had worked for the Reeves County Hospital as a Ward Clerk. Later she went to work for Pecos ISD. She retired in Llano, Texas and later moved to Midland in 1999.

Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, collecting Antiques and dinning out.

She was a very compassionate and loving person. She was also a very family oriented individual.

Dorothy was a member of North Temple Baptist Church of Pecos.

She is preceded in death by: Her parents

Brother: Raymond W. Jones

She is survived by her Husband of 60 years Herbert McCarty of Midland

Sons: Danny Ray and wife Ginny McCarty of Midland

Herb Allan and wife Sharon McCarty of Midland

Daughters: Sandra and husband Freddie Daniel of Winters, TX

Peggy Cox of Pecos, TX

Sister: Edith Faye Looney of Eunice, NM

Eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.

Graveside service will be held on Monday February 12, 2007 at 12:00 PM at Serenity Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Don Knight officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Select Specialty Hospital in Midland, TX

Services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be emailed to: pipkin@nts-online.net

Marjorie Nichols

Marjorie Nichols, 95, of Carrollton, formerly of Barstow, died Friday, February 09, 2007 in Farmers Branch. She was born June 25, 1911 to Josiah and Donnie Stitt Black. She married Wendell Nichols on June 25, 1934 in Barstow. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1996.

Funeral service will be Monday, February 12, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Barstow with Rev. Nancy Willett officiating. Burial will follow at Barstow Cemetery.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Betty Nichols of Carrollton, brother, Charles Black of El Paso, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Charlie Nichols.

DeBerry Funeral Directors of Denton is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Matta

Alice Apolinar Matta, 56, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital.

A rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 23, 1950, in Pecos, was a payroll supervisor for the Town of Pecos City, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Matta was preceded in death by her father, Frank Apolinar Sr. and two brothers, Steve and Frank “Kokie” Apolinar Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Ernest Matta; her mother, Mary C. Apolinar; three daughters, Diane Morelan of San Antonio, Sara Matta West of Pecos, Crystal Matta of Odessa; four sons, Ronnie Matta of Pecos, Darren Matta of Midland, Christopher Matta of Odessa, Ernest Matta Jr. of Georgia; one brother, Benjamin Apolinar of Texas City; four sisters, Mary Ann Apolinar of Texas City, Rachel Dominguez of San Antonio, Sylvia Apolinar of Pecos, Dolores “Dee Dee” Apolinar of Pecos, Patricia Apolinar of San Antonio and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Isaias Renteria

Isaias “Cheyenne” Renteria, 71, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at noon, Thursday, Feb. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating.

He was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Presidio, was a lifetime Pecos resident, an auto mechanic, and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Aurora R. Renteria of Pecos; one son, Jaime Renteria of Midland, three daughters, Sylvia Renteria and Rosemary Madrid of Midland, Esmeralda Suarez of Odessa; one brother, Pablo Renteria of Pecos; one sister, Maria Luz Diaz of Wickett; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Lewis

Howell "Andrew" Lewis, 72, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at his home in Veribest, Tx.

He was born August 25, 1934, in El Paso, the eldest child to Howell and Evelyn Lewis, members of a pioneer ranching family in Otero County, NM.

Mr. Lewis was a life-long and well-respected cattleman, having managed cattleyards in Reeves and Tom Green counties. He was also well known for his integrity and fairness in business dealings, his love of history and story-telling and his appreciation of good cattle and fine horses.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald Lewis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joy Lewis; children, G.L. Lewis, Barry Lewis and wife Lou, Mark Lewis, all of Balmorhea, TX, and Elizabeth Lewis and fiancé Michael Davis of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Dana Hoss, and husband Brad of Ness City, KS, Andy Lewis and fiancée Christy Jones of Alpine, TX, James Lewis and Allan Lewis of Balmorhea, TX and Dillon Davis and Nikole Davis of San Antonio, TX; brother Pete Lewis and wife Minnie of Dell City, TX and sister-in-law Mary Lewis of Pecos, TX; nephews Bill Lewis of Tularosa, NM, Marty Lewis of Portales, NM, Casey Lewis of Sonora, TX and Kenneth Lewis of Dell City, TX; nieces Brenda Etcheverry of Carlsbad, NM, Leeta Lewis of Wink, TX and Deborah Hickox of Dell City, TX, as well as numerous relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX on Tuesday, January 30, from 2-4 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 1, at 1 p.m.

(MST) at the family cemetery in Cienega, NM, near Dell City, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations that be made to West Texas Rehab or The American Cancer Society.

Juan Perez

Juan Bustamante Perez, 52, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 18, 1954, in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico, was an oilfield employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his longtime companion, Celestina Cerna of Pecos; his parents, Jose Santos and Carlota Perez of Rodeo Durango, Mexico; one son, Juan Perez Jr. of Midland; two daughters, Veronica P. Ornelas of Pecos, Nicolette Pena of Midland; one brother, Martin B. Perez of Mexico; five sisters, Bennie B., Paulina B., Alicia B., Guadalupe B., Margarita B. and Teresa B. Perez, all of Rodeo, Mexico and one grandchild.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Shepherd

Emma L. Shepherd, 94, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, at First United Methodist Church with David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 4, 1912, in Dublin, Texas, was a retired teacher, had lived in Pecos a long time and was a Methodist.

Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Shepherd; her parents and five brothers.

Survivors include two brothers, Sam McAnally of Brady, John McAnally of Llano; two sisters, Catherine Ross of Houston, Evelyn Winn of Carlsbad, N.M. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William R. Sewell

William Reeves Sewell born Barstow Texas, November 13, 1926, Died Janary 2, 2007.

Son of Floyd & Mamie Sewell; grandson of WIlliam A. Sewell who opened the first general merchandise store in Barstow, circa 1910. William was raised in Visalia, California. He sailed with the Matson Lines in the south PAcific for 10 years and then held a career in home building and real estate in Honolulu, Hawaii. William was Hawaii's first Home Inspector. He retired to Danville California.

William is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth of Danville, California; three children William Shaw Sewell (Nova Scotia) Michele Elaine Harris (Hawaii) and Scott Reeves Sewell (California) and sister Mary Frances Alexander (Arizona.)

Rodolfo Inostroza

Rodolfo “Rudy” Inostroza, 55, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso.

Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born March 24, 1951, in Juarez, Mexico, was an oil field worker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Ruben Inostroza of Austin, Rene Inostroza of Pecos; two daughters, Clarissa Inostroza of Midland, Cecilia Ramirez of Pecos; five sisters, Yolanda I. Mamey of El Paso, Irma Martinez of El Paso, Judy Padilla of El Paso, Patricia Villanueva of Midland, Lorena Inostroza of Juarez, Mexico and 12 grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daraliene Smith

Daraliene Elaine Smith, 67, of Del Rio, died Jan. 15, 2007.

Memorial funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at the First Presbyterian Church at 220 Spring Street, Del Rio, with Reverend Dan Snider officiating. She was born April 1, 1939, in Denver, Colo., was a schoolteacher with SFDRISD, beginning in 1987 at Lamar Elementary and then at Calderon Elementary School. She was also an officer with Delta Kappa gamma and a member of the Eastern Stars of Ruth Chapter in Deming, N.M.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Smith of Del Rio; two sons, Brad Lee Smith of Lake City, Colo., Stacy Lee Smith of Midland; grandson, Dylen Smith of Lake City, Colo.; cousins: Sandy Murray of Escondido, Calif, Glenda “Sig” Potter of Nevada; nieces: Cindy Mintz of Ramona, Calif. and Jeanne Norton of Poway, Calif.

In lieu of usual remembrances, donations can be made to Hospice of Val Verde Regional Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1334, Del Rio, Tx. 78841 or First Presbyterian Church, Del Rio.

Funeral arrangements with G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, LTD of Del Rio, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas 78840.

Allen Williams

Allen Aubry Williams, 81, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007.

He was born Jan. 27, 1925, in St. Augustine, Tx., during WWII joined the United States Navy in October of 1942, served at Guadal Canal and in the Phillipine Islands as a ship cook and on the land crew. He was in the Naval Reserves for 10 years after WWII was over. On return from his naval duties on Jan. 6, 1945, he started working in the oilfield. He worked for Rowan Drilling Company for 32 years, working in all levels of the oil field, working up to drilling supervisor. He lived in Odessa, Pecos area most of his life.

Williams was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Williams, Norman Williams, Jim Anderson and grandson Tommy Joe Tucker.

Survivors include his wife, Dot Williams of the home; brother, B.J. Anderson of Ft. Worth; children, Steve Williams of Austin, Josan Mitz of Hay Fork, Calif., Julie Williams of Hays, Kansas, Roger Walser of Yukon, Missouri, Gary Walser of the Phillipines, Beverly Bishop of Pecos, Dixie Tolbert of Sulphur, Okla., Debra Williams of Tulsa, Okla., Allen Williams Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Scott Williams of Kansas City, Kansas; 27 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Esequiel Ornelas

Esequiel Ornelas, 50, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 17, 1956, in Pecos, was a mechanic, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Ornelas was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ornelas, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Maria Eva Holguin; one son, Joe Ornelas of Dallas; three daughters, Joann and Tabitha Ornelas of Amarillo, Tammy Flores of Big Spring; 10 brothers, Lico and Robert Ornelas of Pecos, Vicente Ornelas of North Dakota, Frank Ornelas of Barstow, Freddy, Charlie and Francisco Ornelas of San Antonio, Antonio Ornelas of El Paso, Bobby Ornelas of Madera, Calif., Raul Ornelas of Juarez; eight sisters, Modesta Lara, Cruz Garcia, Petra Ortiz, Prissy Ornelas, Carmela Ornelas, all of Pecos, Syria Garcia of Del Rio, Dora Ornelas of Monahans and Peggy Gonzales of Odessa.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuela Rodriguez

Manuela Evaro Rodriguez, 86, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born June 1, 1920, in Carlsbad, N.M., was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Rodriguez was preceded in death by four brothers, Juan E., Isidro E., Eusebio E. and Frank E. Rodriguez.

Survivors include one sister, Maria R. Rubio.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melody Wilkinson

Melody Ann Wilkinson, 51, of Mentone, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pyote Cemetery with Brother Richard Ray officiating.

She was born March 19, 1955, in Fruitvale, Tx., was a homemaker and a member of Wink First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Wilkinson of Mentone; two sons, Clifford Raymon Wilkinson of Yuma, Ariz., William Wilkinson II of Mentone; one daughter, Jacque Nicole Wilkinson of Mentone; two brothers, M.J. Anglin of Monahans, Roland Anglin of El Paso; three sisters, Louise McGee, Ruby Anglin and Linda Butler, all of Sulfur Springs, Tx. and two grandchildren.

Family Services Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Winkles

Allen Ray Winkles, 33, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, at West Park Baptist Church.

Winkles was born June 17, 1973, in Pecos, had lived in Pecos a long time, was a courier driver and a Baptist.

Survivors include two sons, Preston and Kaleb Allen Winkles of Odessa; one daughter, Tazia LeeAn Winkles of Odessa; his parents, Wayne and Rhonda Winkles of Lubbock; grandparents, Selma Carrell of Pecos, Sue Winkles of Lubbock and Odell Winkles of Hobbs, N.M. and one sister, Mary Winkles of Lubbock.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Blackstock

Dale Blackstock, age 80, born in Water Valley, TX. on May 17, 1926. He moved to Pecos, TX. In 1957.

Mr. Blackstock passed away on Tuesday January 9th, 2007.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday the 12th of January at the Church of Christ on 4th and Bois D’arc at 2:30 p.m. followed by graveside service at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife , Tommie Jo Blackstock. Son, Rocky and wife Darla Blackstock. Daughters, Donna and husband David Switzer, and Glenda Causey. Stepsons, Joe (Skeeter) and wife Brenda Smith and the late Stanley Smith. Step-daughter, Kay and husband Kent Knab. Twelve grandchildren and sixteen great -grand children.

Jackie Glover

Jackie Dee Glover, 68, of Sweetwater, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at his residence.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the McCoy Chapel of Memories.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, at Balmorhea Cemetery in Balmorhea.

He was born Jan. 25, 1938, in Knox City, Tx., was a member of Roscoe First Baptist Church, retired from the State of Texas in 2000 after 20 years of service working for the Balmorhea Highway Department eight years and the Texas Corrections Department at Snyder about 12 years. He loved rodeoing and lived in Sweetwater since 1976.

Survivors include his wife, RaVona Glover of Sweetwater; two sons, Loby Glover and wife Chandra of Cedar Hill, Chad Glover of Houston; step-son Dusty Rector and wife Linda of South Lake; one sister, Nancy Jane Hogue and husband Archie of Silver City, N.M.; one brother, Mike Glover and wife Sandy of Ozona; four grandchildren, Jaime and Kourtney Glover, Ashley and Alex Rector. Honorary pallbearers: Don Underwood, Milton Christman, Jack Shoemake, Benny Benz, Donnie Rannefeld, Jerry Heflin, Jim Moore, Fidel Martinez, and all TDC Guards of the Price Daniel Unit in Snyder.

Joan Porter

Joan Margaret (Smith) Porter, 69, of Lockney, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Lockney Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, with Dr. Carl Moman, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Vernon, graduated from Vernon High School in 1956 and from Wayland Baptist College in 1960 with a degree in religious education with endorsements in English as a Second Language and reading from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M., she taught elementary school in Lovington, N.M. and later at Highland Elementary School in Plainview. She also taught in Pecos and Balmorhea. She was active in a number of professional education organizations and joined her husband in his music and pastoral work in a variety of communities. Porter was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Joe Hoyle and one brother, Charles Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Claude W. Porter of Lockney; three daughters, Jolene Mohindroo of Katy, Vonda Porter of Fort Worth and Ailese Blomquist of Haltom City; one son, Richard Porter of Plainview; one brother, A.L. Smith of Waukesha, Wis. and two grandchildren.

The family requests memorials to the 104th Psalm Scholarship Fund c/o Wayland Baptist University.

Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney is in charge of arrangements.

Roy Hill

Roy Hill, 67, of Pecos, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Oct. 5, 1939, in Rising Star, Tx., served in the U.S. Air Force, was an auto glass repairman and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Hill of Pecos; one son, Thomas Edgard Hill of Odessa; two brothers, Norman Hill of Pecos, Jack Hill of Lewisville and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harry Reddick

Harry Bynum Reddick, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 South Hwy. 195, in Killeen. He was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Lawton, Okla., served in the U.S. Airforce in England in 1941, with the 305th Bombardment Squadron. While in the service he met Iris Eva Gregory of Leicester, England and they married on Dec. 24, 1944, in the Holy Apostle Church of England. He also attended Cisco Junior College for several years and the couple moved to Pecos in 1950, where he managed Powell and Sons (John Deere) Tractor Company for 35 years.

Reddick was preceded in death by one son, Michael John Warrick Reddick; two brothers, Roger Henry Reddick of Lake Worth and Lee Roy Reddick of Pioneer, Tx.

Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Ann Oden of Pecos, Marilyn Faye Clawson of Regency, Virginia Marie Graham of Scottsdale, Ariz., Andrea Rae Cherry of Houma, LA., Mary Lou Shipman of New Bloomfield, MO; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family requests that any flowers be sent to the home in Pecos.

Elia R. Orona

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a lengthy illness at Hospice House in Odessa, on Jan. 3, 2007, surrounded by those who loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Raymundo Orona, daughter Leonor Jenkins and husband David, granddaughters, Hannah and Leah all of Odessa. Daughters Frances Orona of Peoria, Ariz., Melinda Minjarez of Odessa, grandchildren, Lisa Ruiz and husband Armando, great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Sierra Ruiz of Carlsbad, N.M., and grandson Joshua Orona of Odessa. Son Ray Orona and wife Lupe, granddaughters Monica, Victoria and Veronica all of Broken Arrow, Okla. Her father Pedro Rodriguez of Pecos and brothers Julio, Andrew, Gene, Israel and Hector and sisters Louisa, Isidra, Isabel and Tina.

She is preceded in death by her mother Leonor Rodriguez and brothers Ben and Pete Rodriguez.

Funeral services will be under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Pecos Funeral Home with burial following at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

Carlos Carrasco

Carlos “Carlitos” Carrasco, 66, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Pecos, had served in the U.S. Army, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Carrasco was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Maria Carrasco and one sister, Matilda Jaquez.

Survivors include two sisters, Eliza Velasquez of Midland and Marcela “Margie” C. Tarin of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Contreras

Mary G. Contreras, 67, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born April 15, 1939, in Mason, Tx., had worked in culinary, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Contreras was preceded in death by both parents, Abelino and Maxima Gonzales.

Survivors include three sons, Juan Contreras III, Michael Contreras of Pecos, Jody Contreras of Odessa; two daughters, Amy Contreras of Odessa, Diana Contreras of Pecos; one brother, Abelino Gomez Jr. of Pecos; two sisters, Lily Machuca, Julia Garcia of Pecos and seven grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Sears

Marie Rose Sears, 91, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Sears donated her body to Texas Tech University Sciences Center School of Medicine.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born June 2, 1915, in Travis County to George and Heddi (Miller) Rose. She married James (Jabo) Sears on Nov. 10, 1939 in Carlsbad, N.M. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2002. Her sister, Alma Rose Stephens, and brothers, George and Lewis Rose also preceded her in death.

At one time, Sears was the head of nurses at Reeves County Hospital. In act, she started the Ladies Auxiliary at the hospital and later the Friends of the Museum, had been an active leader with Rainbow Girls, member of the Eastern Star, member of the Twentieth Century Club and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos.

Survivors include one sister, Minnie Beene of Kerrville; a sister-in-law, Jonye Walker Moscarelli of Houston, a brother-in-law, Jerry Sears of Reno, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to The West of the Pecos Museum, the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos, or the charity of choice.

2006 Obituaries

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