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Emma Johnson

Emma "Sue" Johnson, 72, of Traverse City, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Munson Medical Center, after suffering an aneurysm.

Memorial services will take place in the spring, her favorite time of the year. She was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Kress, Tx., was the daughter of Wade and Daisy (Alexander) Hampton.

Johnson lived in Olney, as a child, until she met and married her sweetheart and next-door neighbor, Charlie Johnson. They were married on May 7, 1948 and their adventures together took them from the oil fields in Texas, to Colorado, Singapore, and later to Michigan, where she lived for the last 32 years.

Sue was an avid gardener, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She was unusually energetic for her age, which infected all those who knew her. Sue doted not only on her immediate family, but also friends, her relatives in Texas and her Michigan and Irish in-laws. She was affectionately known as "Coco" by all the children who knew and loved her. Sue will be fondly remembered for her generous, unpretentious spirit and practical jokes.

Besides her devoted husband, Charlie, she is survived by two daughters, Becky (Dan) Dixon and Melissa (Enda McGonigle) Johnson; two treasured grandchildren, Erin Painter and Eamonn McGonigle; niece, Cindy (David) Nixon; great niece Lauren Dixon; Jigger's partner, Rick Gould; brother, Jack (Jimmie) Hampton; sister, Jean (Don) McWhirter; four nieces; one nephew; and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James "Jigger" Johnson; brothers, James Wade and Norman Hampton; and their spouses.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Child and Family Services of Northern Michigan, 3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Montgomery

Robert Allen Montgomery, born Feb. 4, 1922, in Longworth, Tx. died on Feb. 22, 2004, in Odessa, following heart bypass surgery.

Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Village Hall at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Sweetwater Cemetery.

Montgomery was the second of five brothers born to Fred and Lucille Montgomery. In 1939 he graduated from Roby High School, in Roby, Tx. Following his military service in World War II, where he served as a naval officer on an LST in the South Pacific, he graduated from Texas Tech University in 1947 with a major in agronomy.

His work career began with Western Cotton Oil Company, a division of Anderson Clayton, Inc., where he served as a division manager in Pecos. He also worked for El Paso Natural Gas as the administrative assistant to the chairman of the Board and as a Vice-President, and as President of El Paso Development Company. Montgomery was a member of the First Baptist Church of Odessa and previously a member of Methodist Churches in El Paso, Pecos and Abilene where he served in various leadership capacities.

He is survived by his daughters, Jolene Montgomery of Big Spring and Melanie Damron of Austin, together with her husband Tyler and their three children, Ashley, Ty and Brooke Rogers. He is also survived by brothers William and wife Lucile of Fort Worth, Joe and wife Eda of Georgetown, and Dudley and wife Patty of Pecos. Other family survivors include several cousins and nieces.

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anita Orosco

Anita Botello Orosco, 59, of Ballwan Park, Calif., died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in California.

Funeral services are pending.

She was a former Pecos resident and a Pecos High School graduate. Orosco was preceded in death by her father, Juan Botello and grandmother, Matilde Botello.

Survivors include her mother, Angelita Botello; her husbnd, Jesus Orosco; two sons, Tony Patterson of Illinois, Mark Orosco of California; one daughter, Charlette Orosco; one brother, Roy Botello of Florida; one sister, Lupe Mora of California and numerous cousins from Pecos and the surrounding area.

Era Williams

Era Williams, 86, of Tyler, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, in a Tyler hospital. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum in Tyler.

She was born July 10, 1917, in Gilmer, lived in Pecos prior to moving to Tyler 23 years ago, was a Methodist and the owner /operator of Williams Department Store in Pecos. She was a past member of the Chamber of Commerce and 20th Century Club in Pecos.

Williams was preceded in death by her brother, Raymah Williams. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Carlton Williams of Tyler; two nephews and other relatives.

Burks-Walkter-Tippit Funeral Home in Tyler is in charge of arrangements.

Charlie Wein

Charlie Eugene Wein, 75, of Pecos, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with Greer Willis officiating.

He was born May 22, 1928, in Midland, to George and Viola Wein. They moved to Monahans where they raised their family.

Charlie married JoAnn Rich of Monahans. They moved to Pecos in 1962, where Charlie worked for and later owned C&G Electric and C&G Refrigeration Service for 30 years.

He was in the National Guard for 11 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 55 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, George O. Wein, his mother, Viola Wein, his brother, Corbett, and his beloved wife JoAnn.

Survivors include, his brothers, George and wife Dorthey of Odessa, David and Christine of Colorado and one sister, Pal Newman of Monahans; four sons, Charlie M. Wein and wife Raynell of Pecos, Paul Wein and wife Pam, of California, Pat Wein and wife Brenda of Austin, Dean Wein and wife Jody of La Vaca, Arkansas and one daughter Jodee McIver and husband Randy of Greenwood, Arkansas; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Francisco Lopez

Francisco Cruz Lopez, 82,of Pecos, died, Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in San Antonio. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Olga, Ariz., a lifetime Pecos resident, was a retired butcher, had served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Baptist. Lopez was preceded in death by his wife, Maria R. Lopez and one step-daughter, Bertha Maldonado.

Survivors include two daughters, Francis Orona of Pecos, Blanca Lopez Mascorro of San Antonio; one step daughter, Blanca Vargas of Mexico; one brother, Cateleno Lopez of Florida; two sisters, Mercedez and Blanca Lopez, of Florida; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Juan Barreno

Juan Inez Barreno, 71, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at his residence.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 20, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Fabens, was a retired maintenance man, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include four sons, Juan Inez Barreno Jr. of Montebello, Calif., Jesus, Jose Alberto and Marco Antonio Barreno of Pecos; five daughters, Laura Eliza Gonzales, Luisa Barreno of Pecos, Magdalena Estrada of Tucson, Ariz., Maria Teresa Gaytan of Rialto, Calif., Dora Alegria Valeriano of Irving; two sisters, Fidencia Olivas and Carolina Duran of El Paso; 35 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Ann Licon

Rachel Ann Licon, 14, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Lubbock Covenant Hospital, following an auto accident.

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., today, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born March 23, 1989, in Odessa, was a freshman at Pecos High School and a Catholic.

Survivors include her mother, Emma Jasso of Pecos; her father, Manuel Licon of Pecos; one brother, David Licon of Midland; three sisters, Nancy and Crissy Licon, Marissa Jasso of Pecos and her grandparents, Maria and Jose Jasso, Irene Licon of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

R.D. Ross

R.D. Ross, 83, of Miles died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, in a local hospital. He was born on Nov. 18, 1920, near Deleon, to Cora Etta Bays and Morgan Davis Ross. He was named after the Rev. Reuben "R.D." Davis Ross, who founded the Round Grove Baptist Church in Erath County and the Liberty Baptist Church in Deleon.

R.D. married Faye Jeanne Dawkins on June 9, 1948, in Fort Worth. He served his country in World War II, in Normandy, France and Central Europe. He received many medals and awards for his service.

R.D. worked on many ranches in the early years of his life in Post, Kermit and Muleshoe. He then worked many years in the oilfield before retiring. They then moved to Miles in 1982, where they enjoyed raising livestock and gardens, growing fruit and making wine.

The family would like to thank Carolyn and Tina Garcia for the care and attention they extended to R.D. over the past year. He grew to love them like his own family.

Visitation for family and friends will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at First Baptist Church in Miles with the funeral to follow at 3 p.m., with Brother Eddie Tingle officiating. Interment will follow at Miles Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Isham, Bobby Kasberg, Randy Gentry, Fernando Reyes, Lee Wilson and Josh Pemberton.

R.D. is survived by one son, Lanham Ross and wife, Cheryl, of Miles; two daughters, Marijohn Ross of Miles, Leah Fuentes and husband, Sam of Pecos; one sister, Helen Aycock of San Angelo; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother and two sisters. The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link.

Rachael Licon

Rachael Anne Licon, 14, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, in a Lubbock hospital. Services are pending at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home.

Juan Varela

Juan N. Varela, 75, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., today at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 27, 1928, in Crystal City, was a retired gas station operator, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Varela and two sisters, Cruz Bersosa and Mary Farrar.

Survivors include his wife, Lupe Hernandez Varela of Pecos; three sons, Johnny, Joel and Michael Varela of Pecos; five daughters, Margie Ortiz, Rosa Varela, Bibi Ortega of Pecos, Emma Aguilar of Midland, Josie Cervantes of Marlin; six brothers, Erasmo Varela Jr. of Odessa, Joe N. and Ray Varela of Pecos, Margarito Varela of Chicago, Ill., Jimmy Varela of Irving, Joe "Mimin" Varela of Uvalde; three sisters, Angie Mowery of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Yolanda Varela and Leticia Wiggins of Dallas; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Una Faye Terry

Una Faye Collins Terry, 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Kings Daughters Hospital in Temple.

Services were held at 2 p.m., today, Monday, Feb. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Cushing, attended public schools in Cushing as well as Jacksonville and retired from over 30 years of custodial service in the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD.

Terry was preceded in death by her mother, Alice; one daughter, Faye Deloris Ellis and son, Auda B. Bradford; two sisters, Violet Wilkins and Alene Smith; four brothers, Preston Wilkins, Eddie Lynn Walker, Orin Gene Walker and George Ray Walker.

Survivors include her husband, Larry J. Terry; one son, Willie E. Collins Jr.; one daughter, Rosa A. Collins; her father, Eddie B. Walker; one sister, Velmon Hundley; one brother, Eddie B. Walker; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pecos Funeral Home and of Pecos and Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple are in charge of arrangements.

Anastacia Mendoza

A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., today, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Mass is scheduled for noon, Saturday, Feb. 7, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Manuel Munoz officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Catholic Cemetery. She was born Jan. 22, 1923, in Bado De Piedra, Mexico, had lived in Pecos for many years, was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Jesus Sanchez Mendoza of Pecos; two sons, Nestor Mendoza of Pecos, Robert Mendoza of Odessa; three daughters, Elvia Mendoza Ortega of Pecos, Estella Mendoza Perez of San Antonio, Rosa Angelica Carbajal of Odessa; four brothers, Elario, Ramon and Jose Garcia of Pecos, Manuel Garcia of Indio, Calif.; three sisters, Paula Garcia Salazar of San Angelo, Consuelo Garcia Ortega of Pillares, Mexico and Esperanza Garcia Tarrango of Grand Prairie.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Una Collins

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Delfina Hinojos

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Arturo Pestin officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 24, 1906, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a Catholic and a member of the Guadalupanas.

Survivors include three sons, Eddie D. Hinojos of Odessa, Armando D. Hinojos and Freddy D. Hinojos of Pecos; three daughters, Juanita H. Lujan, Carolina H. Calderon of Dallas, Sarah H. Jacques of Midland; 31 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren and 71 great-great-grandchildren. Martinez Funeral Home of Odessa is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Beauchamp

Services were held at 2 p.m., today, Monday, Feb. 2, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Greer Willis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 3, 1929, in San Angelo, was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband, Don Beauchamp of Pecos; two daughters, Dana Molinar of Midland, Donna Bradley of Pecos; one brother, Bobby Bell of Odessa; three sisters, Sondra Dingler of Odessa, Frances Waldrop of Pecos, Marjorie Peterson of Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adela Jaquez

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

She was born March 13, 1924, in Presidio, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Felipe Rodriguez of San Antonio, Efren Rodriguez of Pecos; one daughter, Ana Eva Rodriguez of Pecos; four brothers, Marcos Tobar of Odessa, Raymundo Tobar of Crane, Fabin Tobar of Iraan, Simon Tobar of Fort Stockton; four sisters, Isabel Gonzales of Fort Stockton, Elpidia Avila of Fort Stockton, Elidia Vejil of Crane, Paula Kiser of Odessa and four grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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