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Lois Gault

Lois Jean Gault, of Midland, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at a local care center. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Marathon Cemetery.

She was born on Oct. 24, 1915, in Marathon, to Charles and Nellie Martin. She was raised and educated in Marathon, was married to the late William H. Gault, assisted her husband in their pediatric office in Arizona and was a Baptist.

Survivors include two nephews and one niece.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Crestview Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Pipkin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

L. B. Harris, Jr.

Lawrence B. Harris, Jr., 86, of Mineola, died Dec. 4, 2004, in Tyler. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 at Kingdom Hall with Conrad Armstrong officiating.

Harris was born Oct. 4, 1918 in San Angelo, to the late Lawrence B. Harris, Sr. and Verda B. Scott Harris. He had lived in Mineola four years moving from Pecos, had served in the Army Air Force, was a retired math teacher and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles O. Harris and one sister, Minnie Rene Gilbert.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen Brooks Harris, Mineola; daughter, Dottie Rene Cockrell, Bartlesville, OK; brother, John Scott Harris, San Angelo; one granddaughter, one great-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Tx. 75701.

Hilliard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Gomicinda Morales

Gomicinda Morales, 67, of Saragosa, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in Odessa. A rosary was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Saragosa.

Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial will be in Saragosa Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 12, 1937, in Barancos, De Guadalupe, Mexico, was a homemaker, a longtime Saragosa resident and a Catholic.

Morales was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Morales; one son, Jose Morales; two daughters, Anna Maria Morales and Conchita Morales; two brothers, Reyes Rodriguez and Concepcion Rodriguez and one sister, Lencha Rodriguez.

Survivors include two sons, Felipe Morales of Odessa, Juan Morales of Saragosa; three daughters, Catarina Esparza and Paula Reyes of Lampassas, Rosie Lara of Pecos; one brother, Santiago Rodriguez of Pecos; two sisters, Trine Bejarano of Imperial, Rita Martinez of Petersburg; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charley Moore

Charley R. Moore, 50, of Midland, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at his residence. Services will be held at noon, Friday, Dec. 31, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with Father James Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

Moore was born Oct. 6, 1954, in Pecos, to Harvey and Martha Moore. He was raised and educated in Balmorhea, graduated from Balmorhea High School, was a Catholic and member of St. Stephens Catholic Church in Midland and Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Martha Moore; grandparents, Albert and Cora Moore; grandfather, Robert Jones and grandmother, Zollie Odell.

Survivors include: two brothers, John Harvey Moore, Jr. of Bloomfield, N.M., Joseph Edgar Moore of Midland; two sisters, Janet Ellen Sessom of Lawton, Okla., Peggy Christine Moore of Midland; four aunts, one nephew; two nieces and several cousins.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Christ the King Catholic Church building fund in Balmorhea.

Pipkin Funeral Home of Midland is in charge of arrangements.

Ramon Guerrero

Funeral services for Ramon Guerrero, 84, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, with Fr. Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home. A rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 26, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Guerrero was born on Sept. 18, 1918 in Ojinaga, Chih., Mex., and died on Dec. 24 at Reeves County Hospital. He was a retired farmer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include seven sons, Ramon Guerrero, Juan Guerrero and Eavristo Guerrero of Pecos; Jose Guerrero of Abilene; Luis Guerrero of Austin; Sergio Guerrero of Odessa and Fernando Guerrero of Midland; four daughters, Pilar Solis and Rosie Flores of Pecos; Socorro Rubio of Dallas and Ysella Betts of Hobbs, N.M.; 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Jonathan Matta

Funeral services for Jonathan Matta, 22, of Pecos are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, with Fr. Manuel Munoz officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Matta was born on Oct. 31, 1982 in Pecos, and died on Dec. 24. He was a correctional officer, a lifelong Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include parents Jerry Matta and Olga Lopez of Pecos and Corina Matta of Pecos; Grandparents German Alvarez of Pecos and Ben and Chuy Matta of Pecos; five uncles and three aunts. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Elidia Alvarez.

Geraldine "Gerry" Reed

Geraldine "Gerry" Brownlee Reed, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in Midland, Texas.

She was born March 22, 1920 to Archie Floyd Brownlee and Mary Ann Gross, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was raised and educated in Pecos, Texas. Gerry attended Texas Tech University.

She married Edward Looman Reed, Jr. in Pecos, Texas on October 14, 1939. Gerry and Ed lived in Wink, Midland, and Wichita Falls returning to Midland in 1947. From 1982 to 1998, they lived in Port Townsend, Washington, returning to Midland in 1998 where she lived until her death.

Gerry had a special love for the outdoors, wildflowers, gardening, painting, birds, and Southwestern cultures. Her family was the center of her life. She raised her family with loving kindness and was a shining example of how to treat others. She instilled in her children a love for God and nature. She embraced each day with a joyful attitude, regardless of what circumstances might arise.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Looman Reed, Jr., a son, Edward Looman Reed, III, and two sisters, Bernadette Garrett and Mary Ann Brownlee.Gerry is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Johnson and husband, Stephen, of Lubbock, TX; seven sons, David Joel Reed and wife, Kathy, of Springfield, OR; A. Joseph Reed and wife, Georgia, of Midland, TX; V. Steve Reed and wife, Jean, of Woodinville, WA; Andrew Reed and wife, Marilyn, of Littleton, CO; Peter Reed and wife, Kathy, of Richardson, TX; Damian Reed and wife, Jacque, of Allen, TX; and Timothy Reed and wife, Marie, of Midland, TX; 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Gail Murray of Houston and Mildred Halsell of Denton, and a brother, Floyd Brownlee of Pecos.

The Reed family expresses their gratitude to employees and staff of Tender Touch Service and to Hospice of Midland and their staff and management for their personalized gentle care and support.

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 15, 2004 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A prayer vigil will follow at 8:00 P.M.Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:30 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702 or Garrison Education and Care Center (Alzheimer's research center), 4710 4th St., Lubbock, Texas 79415.

Oneita Stanton

Oneita Stanton, 80, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Greer Willis officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Matador, was a lifelong Pecos resident, a homemaker and a member of West Park Baptist Church.

Stanton was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin F. Stanton and one daughter, Frances Kaye Perkins.

Survivors include one son, Rick Stanton of Marble Falls; two daughters, Nelda Elliott of Pecos, Linda Compton of Odessa; four brothers, Dib Truett of Fort Worth, Tab and Pierce Truett of Lubbock, Dean Truett of Midland; three sisters, Louise Morris of Fort Worth, Jean Flood of Abanathy, Kaye Sterling of Los Angeles, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Marina Natividad

Funeral mass for Marina Granado Natividad, 37, was held at 2 p.m., Monday, in J.W. Jones Auditorium in Denver City with Father Trine Fuentes officiating.

Burial was in the Denver City Memorial Park.

Natividad was born Aug. 6, 1967, in Pecos. She married Joey Natividad on June 15, 1996, in Denver City, lived in Pecos for 17 years before moving to Denver City 19 years ago, was a graduate of the College of the Southwest and had been a Pre-K Teacher with the Denver City Independent School District for 10 years. She was an active member of the ST. Williams Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Joey Natividad of Denver City; one son, Aaron Natividad of Denver City; one daughter, Alexandra Natividad of Denver City; her parents, Roger and Rosa Granado of Pecos; two brothers, Nicholas Granado of Flower Mound, Tx., Christopher Ganado of Odessa; her grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ratliff Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Jeanne Card

Jeanne Card, 86, of Fort Stockton, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Fort Stockton. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Check officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery.

She was born March 10, 1918, in Hagerman, N.M., was a homemaker, had lived in Fort Stockton since 1966, moving there from Pecos, was a longtime member of Fort Stockton Garden Club and many bridge clubs, active in Homebound ministry of First Baptist Church and a member of First Baptist Church.

Card was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. “Dub” Card on June 18, 1994.

Survivors include two sons, W.L. Card of Pecos, Robert Card of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Connie Phillips of Odessa, Pat Dunagan of Alpine; one sister, Helen Orrison of Roswell, N.M.; one brother, Stuart Pritchard of Roswell, N.M.; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Muriel Gottlieb

Muriel Gottlieb, 94, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at the Pecos Nursing Home.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Greer Willis officiating.

She was born Feb. 22, 1910, in Bellville, Tx., was a homemaker, a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist.

Survivors include one daughter, Grace Smith of Pecos; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cora Odie

Cora Mae Odie, 90, of Pecos, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at her residence. A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born April 8, 1914, in Grapeland, Tx., was a retired school teacher, a longtime Pecos resident and a House of Prayer Church member.

Odie was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Odie Sr. and one son, Jimmie Odie, Jr.

Survivors include two sisters, Eola Price of Dallas, Delphia Burns of Dallas; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-great grandchildren; nine great-great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Israel Rodriguez

Israel Rodriguez, 65, of Pecos, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, in Caspar, Wyoming. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel. He will be transported to Del Valle Funeral Home in Ojinaga, Mexico and burial will be in Canada Ancha Cemetery in Ojinaga.

He was born June 21, 1939, in Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico, was a geophysics laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include one son, Israel Rodriguez Jr. of Carlsbad, N.M.; six brothers, Ramon Rodriguez of Pecos, Alfonso, Raul, Octavio, Victor and Bibian Rodriguez, all of Ojinaga; one sister and one Graciela Melendez of Pecos.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Loraine Waldrop

Loraine M. Waldrop, 95, of Sweetwater, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at the Sweetwater Health Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at noon, Friday, Dec. 10, at Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene with Rev. Mark Metzger officiating.

Waldrop was born June 3, 1909 in Brekenridge, was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sweetwater, was active in her church was a member of United Methodist Women and a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Book Review Club and S.N.A.P. in Sweetwater. She moved to Abilene in 1920 with her family and lived there until 1950. She was a graduate of Abilene High School, attended Simmons University in Abilene, after moving in 1950 to Pecos, she became very active in her community civicly and church-wise; she was active in the Methodist Church New Mexico Conference for many years and was active as a volunteer at the Reeves County Memorial Hospital for over 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Nathan Waldrop in 1976 and one brother, L.W. Miller in 1968.

Survivors include one son, Alton M. Waldrop of Sweetwater; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one niece.

McCoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Wells

Ruth Wells, 80, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in an Alpine nursing home, after a battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, at Geeslin Funeral Home, 209 W. Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, near Austin on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Mrs. Wells was born on April 4, 1924, in San Saba, to Thomas Luther and Nina Till Sutton. She lived for many years in Pecos and worked for the Pecos Enterprise for 17 years as the office manager. After moving to Alpine, Wells became very active in the community. She volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary, and the AARP. Wells was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Gradel. She was also named “Citizen of the Year” in 2000. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend whom will be greatly missed.

Survivors include one son, Ronald Kesler and his wife, Linda of Humble; one daughter, Barbara Bunch and her husband, George of Florida; one granddaughter, Carey Herrera and her husband, Ruben of Kemah; great-grandsons, Gabriel and Daniel Herrera of Kemah; one sister, Maurine DeVoll and her husband, Sanford of Alpine; and her brothers, Mack Sutton and his wife Jean of Lampasas; Charles Worth Sutton of Arlington.

Thomas Alexander

Thomas Samuel Alexander, 21, of Valley Mills, died Saturday, Nov. 27, in Lakeville, Minn.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro.

He was born July 30, 1983, in Austin, graduated from Pecos High School with honors in the top 10 percent of his class. He was Drum Major his senior at Pecos High School, competed in Debate in the ninth through 12th grade placing in district and advancing to regionals. He competed in the UIL State competition and advanced to the UIL state solo and ensemble and all area band.

He was Cum Laude of Odessa College in 2000-2001, was a senior at Grinnell College, majoring in history with a concentration in East Asian studies, was a member of Dagohir and was a Master of the Sword. He was a member of the Symphonic Band at Grinnell College, volunteered with the Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization and was awarded a Congressional Nomination to the Merchant Marines at Kings Point, New York in 2001. He played tennis, golf and was a member of the Latin Club, was a member “Ex’s Tea” of the National Honor Society, was a volunteer for “Adopt a Highway,” National Hispanic Institute, Lorenzo de Zavala legislative program and was elected Speaker Pro-Tem of the Senate of the Colorado State House. He was Who’s Who Among American Students 1999-2001, United States Achievement Academy from 1999-2001 and Presidential Academy Achievement in 1997 and 2001.

Survivors include his parents, Gary Harlin Alexander and Luz Marie Lucio Alexander of Valley Mills and one sister, Alicia Michelle Alexander.

DeBerry Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Petra Chavez

Petra Chavez, 76, of Midland, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at her residence. Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, at St. Thomas Catholic Church with burial at Mt. Olive Memorial Park in Midland.

She was born April 7, 1928, in San Antonio Del Bravo, Mexico, to Jose Porras and Narciza Flores Porras. She married Ricardo Chavez on May 28, 1948, in Pecos and the couple moved to Big Spring in 1949. After 48 years in Big Spring, they moved to Midland in 1997. She was a homemaker, one of the original members of the Cursillo Movement in Big Spring, which was started in 1963, participated in over 60 Cursillo Retreats, was a volunteer chef for over 300 Cursillos. She went on Cristo Rey Pilgrimages to El Paso for 15 years, stopping because of her health, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, active in Guadalupanas, Ladies Society of Sacred Heart and later St. Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ismael Chavez in 1976; two sisters, Manuela Baltazar and Elena Porras; one brother, Pascual Porras; one granddaughter, Pamela A. Sanchez and one grandson, Isaac Chavez.

Survivors include her husband, Ricardo Chavez of Midland; two sons, Jose and Jabor Chavez of Midland; three daughters, Maria Alicia Sanchez and Margarita Vasquez of Midland, Elida Rodriguez of Big Spring; two sisters, Guadalupe Garcia of Waco, Pilar Yanez of Big Spring; 22 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren.

Myers and Smith Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Ann Kennedy

Ann Richburg Kennedy, 70, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at Wilson’s Funeral Director’s Chapel in Wolfforth.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8.

She was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Pecos, graduated from Pecos High School in 1953, graduated from North Texas State University in Denton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in May of 1956. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Special Education from Texas Tech University in 1969, taught elementary school in Pecos for five years before moving to Lubbock where she continued her career in teaching until 1991, for a total of 29 years. She retired from teaching in May of 1991, was a member of Avion and South Plains Drifter’s travel clubs with whom she enjoyed touring the United States. She got to see most of the places she planned to see before she was forced to slow down.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Kennedy of Lubbock; one daughter, Deliese and husband, Randy Robinson; one sister, Charlotte and husband, Dick Woodruff; great-aunt, Mary Catherine Jones; brothers-and sisters-in-law, LaVern and Johnny Kennedy and Regina and Larry Kenney, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends from all over.

The family wishes to thank the excellent staff of VistaCare Hospice who were instrumental in providing comfort and care during this last chapter of Ann’s life.

The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to VistaCare Hospice, 1010 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79416.

Ray Trammell

Ray Edwin Trammell,74, of Granbury, Tx., died Saturday, Dec. 4.

Services are pending at Martian Funeral Home in Granbury.

Trammell worked and lived in Pecos for many years and was a retired carpenter in Granbury.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Alma and WW Trammell and one brother, Dub Trammell.

Survivors include his wife Etta Trammell; two daughters, Kelly Vasquez and Elaine Vessles; two sons, Gary Thomasson and Steve Thomasson; one brother, Bob Trammell of Pecos; one sister, Velma Deats; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Elidia Alvarez

Elidia Alvarez, 77, of Pecos, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

She was a long time Pecos resident and a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

Alvarez was preceded in death by one son, Guadalupe Alvarez; parents, Paz and Fermina Armendariz and sister, Elva Martinez.

Survivors include her husband, German Alvarez; two sons, Rojelio Alvarez, Orlando Alvarez of Pecos; three daughters, Corina Matta of Pecos, Imelda Brown of Odessa, Terry Alvarez of Austin; two brothers, Roberto Armendariz of Carlsbad, N.M., Raul Armendariz of Odessa; three sisters, Elvira Dominguez of Pecos, Esperanza Alvarez of El Paso, Emma Urquidi of Mt. Ida, Ark. and seven grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Sanchez

Edward “Eddie” Sanchez, 32, of Pecos, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at his residence. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 9, 1972, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a cook and a Catholic. Survivors include his parents, Albert Sanchez of Dallas, his mother, Mary Valdez Hernandez of Pecos; one brother, Isaac Sanchez of Dallas; four sisters, Yvonne V. Venegas of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Claudia Villanueva, Leslie Sanchez and Elsie Ulate of Dallas.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Meyer

Lucille Ira Meyer, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in Graham.

Graveside services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at Murray Cemetery with Pastor Gerald Peterman of Faith Lutheran Church in Graham officiating.

She was born April 28, 1927, in North Platte, Neb., to the late Willie and Erna (Hahn) Steen. She married Harold Meyer on Aug. 14, 1949, in Greenvine. She was a longtime Pecos resident, before recently moving to Graham, was a homemaker and helped in the family business, Meyer’s Electric and Cabinet Company in Pecos and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Graham.

Meyer was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Glenn Steen and William Steen and one sister, Gladys Steen.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Meyer of Graham; one daughter, Beverly Stewart of Graham; one son, Royce Meyer of Lewisville; two sisters, Katie Effenberger of Brenham, Alice Herzog of Spicewood; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the West of the Pecos Museum, 120 E. First, Pecos.

Billy Ray Box

Billy Ray Box, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2004 in Lubbock.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Fourth and Bois d’Arc Church of Christ.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, at the Fourth and Bois d’Arc Fellowship hall. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos, next to Ricky and Cory Box. Box was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Gewitt, near Borger, to J.L. and Dolly Box. He married Mary Ann James on July 21, 1953 in Hobbs, N.M.

He had lived in Pecos since January 1967. For the past two years, Bill and Mary Ann had lived in Midland while in rehabilitation, where he did extremely well.

Box attended school in Seminole, and graduated there with highest honors and as captain of the football team for four years. He attained a BA degree from East Texas State University and also attended Odessa College and UTPB. He taught Building Trades at Pecos High School. He also attended many schools and received many certificates in Locksmithing and Safe Technology. He was a locksmith for 30 years in the Pecos area, teaching safe and lock technology all over Texas and New Mexico. He was a mentor to many young men in locksmithing. Keema, his daughter, worked for 25 years in business, Bill’s Lock and Key.

He was a member of the Fourth and Bois a’Arc Church of Christ in Pecos where he taught Sunday school and ushered for many yeas, and he also attended Westside Church of Christ in Midland.

Box was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pecos where he held many offices over the years. He was a member of and held several offices, including president, in the New Mexico Locksmith Association and was a member of the American Locksmith Association which he served as president as well as other offices. He was a friend to many and will be loved and missed by all.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Box; one daughter, Keema Shae Brookshire and husband Jack of Pecos; grandsons, Casey Ray Box of Sugarland, Billy Jack Brookshire of Pecos, granddaughter, Jenifer Brookshire of Pecos as well as several brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Ray Box, grandson, Cory Alan Box and his daughter, Rene Krystal Box.

Box will lie in state at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home, 116 W. 4th in Pecos.

Basilia Garcia

Basilia Hernandez Garcia, 81, of Kermit, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Kermit. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 130 S. Main in Kermit.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Burial will be in Kermit Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Juan Garcia, Jr. of Kermit, Jose Garcia of Austin; five daughters, Janie Hernandez of Kermit, Christina Davila and Ramona Rodriguez of Lubbock. Delores Rivas of Monahans; Mary Martinez of McCamey; one brother, George Hernandez of Kermit; one sister, Plasida Tenerio of Odessa; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit is in charge of arrangements.

Julia Olivas

Julia Olivas, 59, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Odessa Medical Center. Mass was held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church withy Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 20, 1944, in Barrancos, Chih., Mexico, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Olivas was preceded in death by one son, Federico Urias.

Survivors include her husband, Geronimo Olivas of Pecos; four sons, Humberto and Cesar Urias of Pecos, Filomeno Urias of Midland, Ezequiel Urias of Austin; five daughters, Enedina U. Prieto of Andrews, Nancy Urias of Andrews, Yolanda Urias of Austin, Juana U. Cereceres of El Paso, Heather Montoya of Clovis, N.M.; six brothers, Manuel Martinez of Hobbs, N.M., Eugenio Martinez of Artesia, N.M., Ruben Martinez of Juarez, Mexico, Octavio Martinez of Portales, N.M., Dolores Martinez of Kansas, Hector Martinez of Portales, N.M.; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Still

William H. “Bill” Still, 76, formerly of Abilene, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, in Canyon.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Ericksdahl.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the First Baptist Church in Balmorhea with Rev. Ernie Binyard officiating.

Still, a native of Abilene, Taylor County, was born to Arlice Stanford and Oliver Maxwell Still on March 2, 1928. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, lived most of his life in Abilene, was self-employed in a trenching service and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty Dean Still; one daughter, Glenda Still; two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Annabel Taylor Still of Balmorhea; two daughters, Brenda Still of Abilene, Lisa Robinson of Canyon; one sister, Cora Caldwell of Abilene; nine grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren.

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

Edward Sanchez

Services are incomplete for Edward Sanchez, 32, of Pecos, who died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Manuel Cortez

Services are incomplete for Manuel Francisco Cortez, who died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, in Tulare, Calif.

He was born in Marfa.

Survivors include three sisters, Rosa Ontiveros of Pecos, Hortencia Chavira of El Paso, Irene Roman of Marfa; two brothers, Pete Cortez and Ismael Juarez of Marfa; four sons and two daughters.

Dora Woodruff

Dora Contreras Woodruff, 54, of Balmorhea, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at her residence.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Christ the King Catholic Church. She was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Harlingen, was a postal carrier, had lived in Balmorhea for a long time and was a Catholic.

Woodruff was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruby Contreras. Survivors include her husband, Ted Woodruff of Balmorhea; one son, Kevin Machuca of Balmorhea; two daughters, Katherine Sanchez of Austin, Karla Machuca of Balmorhea; three stepsons, Taylor Woodruff of Austin, Travis Woodruff of Alpine, Ryan Woodruff of Balmorhea; one stepdaughter, Jessica Woodruff of Alpine; three brothers, David Contreras of Odessa, Richard Contreras of Balmorhea, Ruben Contreras of Pecos; three sisters, Lucy Rodriguez of Pecos, Eva Portillo and Ruby Briceno of Balmorhea and three grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert Rico

Gilbert T. Rico, 40, of Balmorhea, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at San Angelo Community Medical Center in San Angelo.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Manuel Munoz officiating. Burial will be in Balmorhea Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 9, 1964, in Albuquerque, N.M., was a carpenter, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Melissa G. Rico of Balmorhea; his parents, Frank Sr. and Juana Rico of Barstow; three daughters, Tabatha Rae, Ashley Danielle and Markissa Ellen Campos of Balmorhea; three brothers, Frank Rico Jr. of El Paso, Mariano Rico of Pecos, Raymond Rico of San Angelo; two sisters, Peggy Rubio of Pecos and Nancy Contreras of San Angelo.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home of Pecos is in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Sadler

Sylvia Marilyn Sadler, 51, died this morning, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at her home in Pecos, after a long battle with cancer. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel.

Services will be at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, in Santa Rosa Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 25, 1953, in Pecos. She taught school in Pearsall, San Antonio and Compton, Calif., before returning to Pecos in 1987 to teach first grade and kindergarten, continuing a long tradition. Her parents, Sidney and Billie Sadler, began teaching in the Pecos school system in 1949, and her brother, Michael Sadler, also taught in Pecos. Miss Sadler was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters, Regiant for two years, a Eucharistic Minister and Lecter; a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was director of the West Texas Communities RCIA Program. Survivors include her mother, Billie Sample Sadler; two brothers, Cecil Sadler of Austin and Michael Sadler of Midland and one sister, Cynthia Wilson of Houston. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rodolfo Brito

Rodolfo M. Brito, 80, of Big Spring died Friday, Nov. 5, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center following a long illness.

Mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Our lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow, with Rev. Manuel Munoz, officiating. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery. He was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Ruidosa, to Jorge and Josefa Brito. He had lived in Big Spring for 30 years, coming from Odessa. He retired from the Texas and Pacific Railroad and was a Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Robert Brito of Odessa, Miguel and Richard Brito of Big Spring; two daughters, Maria Rojas and Gloria Brito, of Big Spring; one sister, Lola Carrasco of Pecos; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Myers and Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Covington

Marilyn “Nana” Covington, 57, of Big Spring, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at her residence.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church officiating. She was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Pecos, married Ted Covington on Jan. 22, 1966, was raised in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1965. She went to Big Spring in 1966 and was a homemaker.

Covington was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Adam Wayne Covington. Survivors include her husband, Ted Covington of Big Spring; two daughters, Connie Jo Campos and Judy Newton of Big Spring; one son, Mitch Covington of Big Spring; one sister, Brenda Darden of Odessa; six grandchildren and one nephew.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 S. W. 92nd Ave., Suite 300, Portland, Ore. 97223-7195 or Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th St., Suite A, Big Spring, Tx. 79720.

Ina Fae Walker

Ina Fae Walker, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Laredo.

A memorial service will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez, in Laredo, with burial on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6:45 p.m., in the Encinal Cemetery in Encinal.

Walker was preceded in death by her two daughters, Frankie Louise “Lisa” Salinas and Yvonne Holcombe.

Survivors include her two sons-in-law, Manuel Salinas of Laredo, Walter Holcombe of Pecos; three grandchildren, Alexandra Salinas, Aguero and Armando Salinas of Laredo, Yvonna Johnson and Scott of Pecos, and Walt Holcombe of North Hollywood, Calif.; six great-grandchildren, Louis Phillips of Burleson, Parker, Zachery and Dylan Johnson of Pecos, Armando Jr. and Rogelio Salinas of Laredo.

Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels in Laredo is in charge of arrangements.

Dario Zubiate

Dario Loya Zubiate, 75, of Pecos, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital.

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

He was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Cuchillo, Parado, Chih., Mexico, was in agriculture/retired, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Suvivors include his wife, Socorro Tarango Zubiate of Pecos; four sons, Ernesto Zubiate of Gonzales, La., Ruben Zubiate of Freeport, Herbey Zubiate of Pasadena, Cesar Zubiate of Ft. Worth; five daughters, Alma Z. Antillon of Bermejillo, Durango, Mex., Flor Perea of Pecos, Socorro Navarrete of Pecos, Patty Rohana of Ft. Worth; two brothers, Oscar Zubiate of Odessa, Angel Zubiate of Chihuahua, Mex.; three sisters, Carolina Terrazas of Juarez, Mex., Ema Padilla of Chihuahua, Mex., Irma Escodero of Odessa; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Moorman

Doris Marie Mickey Moorman, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 in El Paso.

Graveside services were held on Oct. 9 at Fairview Cemetery in Midland.

Moorman was born on Oct. 8, 1927, in Clovis, N.M., to S.E. and Bernese Mickey. She moved to Roswell, N.M., in 1934, then to Midland, in 1936. She graduated from Midland High School in 1944 and from Texas Christian University in 1950.

Moorman married James Raymond Moorman on July 26, 1947, in Midland, who then later preceded her in death on March 16, 2004. She lived in Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo and Midland before moving to Pecos in 1962.

Moorman taught kindergarten for two years and music for four years in Midland. After moving to Pecos, she taught first grade for 24 years.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pecos, taught Sunday School and directed the junior choir. She was also active in many local organizations including: AAUW (president), Merry Home and Garden Club (president and treasurer), The Modern Study Club (vice president) and the Retired Teachers Association (president and secretary).

Her parents and two brothers, James F. Mickey and Dale E. Mickey, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, James Raymond Moorman Jr. and his wife, Patricia of El Paso; one daughter, Carol Moorman Lynch and her husband, Hugh David Lynch Jr. of Metairie; one brother, Howard L. Mickey of Houston; one granddaughter; one step-granddaughter and two grandsons.

Memorials may be made to The First Christian Church of Pecos, the West of the Pecos Museum, or the charity of your choice.

Martin Funeral Home East was in charge of arrangements.

Rigoberto Perez

Rigoberto M. Perez, 27, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at his residence. A rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., today, Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel.

Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 15, 1977, in McAllen, was a laborer, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Flores of Pecos; his parents, Sergio and Celia Perez of Balmorhea; two sons, Ruben Flores and Ezequiel Iracheta of Pecos; four daughters, Chestidy Flores, Maria Perez, Carmen Perez and Alejandra Arciniega of Pecos; two brothers, Sergio Perez of Oklahoma, Albert Perez of Pecos and one sister, Brenda Perez of Alpine.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William McNeil

William ìDubî McNeil, 73, of Pecos, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at Pecos County Hospital.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, with Rev. Greer Willis officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Littlefield, was rancher, a long time Pecos resident and a Baptist.

McNeil was preceded in death by his parents, L.D. and Florence McNeil; one sister, Yvonne McNeil and one brother, Jackie McNeil.

Survivors include his wife, Glinda McNeil of Pecos; one son, Billy Rex McNeil of El Paso; one daughter, Jeanne Holt of Carlsbad, N.M.; two brothers, Floyd McNeil of El Paso, Jimmy McNeil of Presidio and three grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Solis

Maria Solis, 45, of Pecos, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in Midland.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church witih Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 6, 1958, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a homemaker, a long time Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Mario Solis of Pecos; one son, Mario A. Solis of Midland; three daughters, Amy Caballero of Pecos, Cynthia and Ashley Solis of Pecos; her parents, Manuel and Alicia Zepeda of Delicias, Chih., Mexico; one brother, Humberto Cepeda of Anaheim, Calif.; four sisters, Anna Louisa Gonzales, Rosa Maria Barajas and Olga Zepeda of Delicias, Chih., Mexico, Norma Martinez of Friona, Tx.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jesus Michael Lujan

Our beloved son, brother and uncle, Jesus Michael Lujan, went to be in the hands of our Father on Oct. 9, 2004. Michael was born on May 17, 1978 and spent his first few years of life battling cancer. He later went into remission where he remained until his tragic, untimely death.

Michael graduated from Monahans High School in 1996. He spent much of his time assisting with the family business, a local frame shop named after him, J. Michaelís Creations. Much of his leisure time was spent with his Australian Shepard, Clay. Our fighter did not lose his fight with cancer and he was most proud of the fact that he was a survivor. He will best be remembered for his spirit, kind heart and willingness to extend a helping hand.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 14, at St. Johnís Catholic Church in Monahans with Father John Lucido officiating. Interment will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. A rosary ceremony was held at St. Johnís Catholic Church Wednesday night from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Frank Flores, Ron Williams, Jimmy Samaniego, Jeremy Galvan, Ismael Valenzuela and David Melendez, Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Chon Garcia.

Michael is survived by his parents, Marcos and Betty Lujan; grandparents, Petra Lujan, Robert and Anita Naegele; a brother Marcos Lujan, Jr. of Monahans and two sisters, Kimberly Ortega of Odessa and Carol Bamford of Midland.

He touched the lives of many more family and friends throughout his young life and he will truly be missed. We love you Mike!

Anna Marie Burke

Anna Marie Burke, 72, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, with Leslie Woodard officiating.

She was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Perrin, to Roy Lee and Anna Chloe Slaughter. She lived in Graham, later moved to Wink, where she spent her high school years, married Curtis Devine Burke, on June 8, 1950. They were married for 39 years before he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1989. Burke had been a resident of Pecos for 51 years.

Survivors include her nine children: Debbie Moore and husband, Monroe of Bronte; Christy and John Sturgeon of San Angelo; Sherry Walser of Elk Creek, Mo.; Tammy and Wally Moon of Pecos; Shawn and Bill Woodlee of Buffalo Gap, Tx.; Rhonda and Michael Jaquez of Austin; Curtis and Karen Burke of Lexington, Tx.; Kim and Harvey Gonzales of Pecos; Cory and Monica Burke of Hutto; 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Everette Wood

Everette J. Wood, 86, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in Tucson, Ariz. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born in Wagon Mound, N.M., May 11, 1918, moved to Pecos an early age, attended Pecos High School and worked for the Postal Service in Pecos for 36 years. He retired in 1975 and moved to Abilene. During World War II he served in the European Theater of Operations with the U.S. Army’s 14th Armored Division from 1941 to 1946. Wood was preceded in death by one son, Leslie Luke Wood in 1959 and his wife,

Wyvonne Loren Wood in 1999.

Survivors include two sons, Glen W. Wood of Abilene and Jesse F. Wood of Tucson, Ariz.

Memorials may be sent to the West Texas Rehab Center in Abilene.

Bartolo Carrillo

Bartolo “Dick” Carrillo, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, at Iglesia De Cristo.

Carrillo was born Aug. 24, 1921, in Balmorhea to Jose Maria and Valentina Carrillo, attended Iglesia De Cristo, was a World War II Veteran and a lifelong Pecos resident. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabel Carrillo; one brother, Basilio B. Carrillo; one son, Jesus “Chuy” Subia and one grandson Fernando Subia.

Survivors include his wife, Reyes Carrillo; three sons, Albert “Beto” Carrillo; Ismael Bustamante, Juan “Chicano” Bustamante; one step-son, Abraham Rodriguez; five daughters, Michelle Dominguez, Anita Acosta, Aurora “Cora” Rodriguez, Carol Rayos and Eloisa Nunez; two step-daughters, Isabel R. Hernandez and Teresa Rodriguez; one brother, Manuel Carrillo; one sister, Hilda Carrillo; 43 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

Jason Pallanes

Jason Perea Pallanes, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 1.

The family was receiving friends at 1600 S. Camp in Midland.

Pallanes was a Navy Diver and part of the Explosives, Ordience, Disposal Command unit.

Survivors include his wife, Esmeralda Pallanes of Los Angeles, Calif.; four sons, Christopher, Anthony, Nathaniel and Marcus Pallanes of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Brianna Pallanes of Los Angeles; his mother, Lucy Perea Pallanes of Midland; his father, Isabel Pallanes of Midland; two brothers, Roman and Nathan Pallanes of Midland; two sisters, Lisa Pallanes and Stephanie Herrera of Midland and the Perea family from Pecos.

Alonzo Vasquez

Alonzo A. Vasquez, 69, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Manny Munoz officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

He was born April 11, 1935, in Marfa, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a seismograph operator and a Catholic.

Survivors include two sons, Francisco Javier Sanchez of Dennison, Alfonso Vasquez of Pecos; one daughter, Elena Vasquez of Pecos; one brother, Richard Vasquez of El Paso; four sisters, Gloria Rodriguez and Julie Lujan of El Paso, Maria Luisa Machuca of Marfa, Sally Williams of California and eight grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Loyce Elaine Brown

Loyce Elaine Brown, 65, of Rochester, Minn., died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1, at Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester with the Reverend Jeffrey Utecht officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.

She was born June 13, 1939 in Pecos, was the daughter of Frank and Beulah (nee Fickling) Joplin. Raised in Pecos, she was a graduate of Pecos High School in 1957. She then went on to graduate with honors from Baylor University in 1961. She was married to Larry R. Brown, M.D. in 1962 and has lived in Rochester, Minnesota since 1974.

Brown was one of the founders and charter members of the Rochester Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She received several awards, including the KTTC "10 Who Make A Difference" award for her educational presentations to community churches, civic organizations, and schools in Rochester for better understanding of mental illness. She was active as a Patient Advocate for the Women's Cancer Center at Mayo, participating in symposia, workshops, and patient counseling pertaining to issues concerning ovarian cancer.

She was a leader in Women's Bible Study Fellowship for several years and was also active as a church member, teacher, and choir member at Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester.

Survivors include her husband, Larry R. Brown, M.D., of Rochester, Minnesota; sons: J. Bart Brown, Blake Brown and Dwight Brown all of Rochester; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Joplin, and Jerry Joplin, all residing in Texas; a sister, Barbara LeBarron, also from Texas; and a brother, Tom Joplin of Virginia. She was preceded in by her parents. If so desired, memorials may be directed to Evangel United Methodist Church, or NAMI of Olmsted County, 903 West Center Street, Rochester, Minnesota 55902. There will be no visitation or reviewal.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes of Rochester is handling arrangements.

Louisa Contreras

Louisa Contreras, 89, of Barstow, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at her residence. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church with Father Manuel Muniz officiating. Burial was in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born June 21, 1915, in Barstow, was a housewife, a lifelong Barstow resident and a Catholic.

Contreras was preceded in death by her son, Higinio Garcia, Sr. and great-grandson Ruben Lawrence Renteria.

Survivors include three sons, Abel and Arnulfo Bustillos of Barstow, Javier Ortiz of Barstow; three daughters, Lucia Bustillos, Herminia Garcia of Barstow, Gloria Avila of Barstow; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Cunningham

Mary Cunningham, 79, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, at Reeves County Hospital.

A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, at the Pecos Funeral Home with Pastor Craig DeArmond officiating. Burial was in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 30, 1925, in Snyder, was a housewife and a longtime Pecos resident. Cunningham was preceded in death by her sister and best friend, Ruth; her younger sister, Dorothy and brother, Mulley Molinare.

Survivors include her husband, William C. Cunningham; four sons, Ricky Cunningham of Odessa, Billy Brieten of Pecos, Richard Breiten of San Antonio, Terry Cunningham of Snyder; one daughter, Connie Farmer of Snyder; one sister, Johnnie Molinare of Snyder; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David Dennis Davis

David Dennis Davis, 82, passed away Friday, September 24, 2004, in Centennial, Colorado.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Austin Memorial Park, Austin, Texas, with the Reverend David Fikes of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating.

David was born November 29, 1921, to Helen Howard and James Rupert “Ruby” Davis, in Sonora, Texas. David was the grandson of J. L. Davis, former sheriff of Sonora and a Texas Ranger.

He was married to Anne Sutton of Austin on November 28, 1942, until her death on July 25, 1983. On June 26, 1993, David married Elizabeth Smith Lane of Austin.

David was a flight instructor in the Army Air Corp in WWII, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Business, farmed and ranched in Pecos, Texas, then sold real estate in Austin and Georgetown. He was an active member of Rotary in Pecos and Austin.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of Georgetown, a brother, Leonard Davis of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a daughter, Jane Davis Phillips of Centennial, Colorado, and a son, David Sutton Davis of San Antonio, Texas, and 4 grandchildren.

David is preceded in death by his first wife, Anne, his sister, Helen Smith, and brothers, Howard Davis and Jack Davis.

Contributions can be made to Rotary International, the Boy Scouts of America, or the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco, Texas.

Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 - (512) 452-8811. You may view memorials online at wcfish.com

Miguel Machuca

Miguel “Mike” Machuca, 48, of Pecos, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, at Home Hospice House in Odessa.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

He was born May 8, 1956, in Ruidosa, Tx., was a floor hand, had served in the U.S. Army, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Machuca was preceded in death by his father, Salvador Machuca.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Z. Machuca of Pecos; his mother, Braulia Acosta Machuca of Pecos; two sons, Michael Machuca and Gilbert Villareal of Pecos; three daughters, Tracie and Patricia Machuca of Odessa, Lina Zapata of Morton; three brothers, Salvador and Andy Machuca of Pecos, Miguel Garcia of El Paso; one sister, Socorro Machuca of Pecos and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jim Wafer

Services are incomplete for Jim Wafer, who died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in Marble Falls.

Wafer was a longtime Pecos resident and the funeral will be held in Pecos.

Manuela Alarcon

Manuela D. Alarcon, 63, of Barstow, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Barstow Cemetery.

She was born May 28, 1941, in Grandfalls, was a housewife, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include David Wayne Ramirez and Edgar Alarcon of Odessa; two brothers, Benjamin Dominguez of Grandfalls, Fernando Dominguez of Midland; one sister, Maria Corrales and three grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Angelita Martinez

Angelita Porras Martinez, 64, of Pecos, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at Reeves County Hospital.

Mass was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Barrancos, Mexico, was a provider for Nurses Unlimited, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Survivors include three sons, Saul Porrsa Martinez, Teofilo Porras Martinez of Pecos, Fernando Porras Martinez of Monahans; one daughter, Anabel Martinez of Pecos; four brothers, Jose Porras of Artesia, N.M., Bernardo Porras of Presidio, Enrique Porras of Midland, Manuel Porras Mesa, Ariz.; one daughter, Juna Porras of Barrancos, Mexico; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille Ross

Lucille “Lucy” B. Ross, 92, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Sept. 11, 2004, with her loving family by her side.

Lucy was born on Dec. 20, 1911, in Balmorhea, and moved to Pecos when she married Harry Ross in 1929. She was a resident of Pecos until 1966, when she and Harry moved to Scottsdale, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1974, her parents Jennie and Fred Stroade, her sister Marie Backus and her brother Frederick Stroade.

She is survived by her sisters Anna Mae Reynolds and Jane Dean, her brother Kenneth (Edith) Stroade, her daughter, Harriet (Billy Rex) Johnson, grandchildren Ross Johnson and Brenda (Robert) Benson, her great-grandson, Riley Benson and many nephews and nieces.

Lucy was a successful Pecos business owner, where she enjoyed meeting and helping many of Pecos’ citizens at both the Heritage House and The House of Gifts. After moving to Arizona, she took great pride in managing and buying for the Gift Shop at Phoenix’s Good Samaritan Hospital, where for over 10 years, until she retired at age 77, she led a team of volunteers whose profits supported many health related and charitable causes.

Lucy’s most important source of joy in life, besides her grandchildren, were her family and many friends, for whom she loved to cook and entertain. She enjoyed gardening and always had a yard full of flowers at her home in Pecos. She continued to lead a vital, energetic life until well into her late 80’s. Lucy loved to travel, and was able to visit Switzerland and Austria in 1991, and attended a large Ross family reunion in San Antonio at the age of 90.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 at 10 a.m., at the Pecos Funeral Home, with a graveside service at the Evergreen Cemetery to immediately follow.

Lucy was greatly loved by her family and will always be remembered.

Contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice or to Hospice of the Valley, Arbor House at 480-654-6580.

Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Malaya Griffin

Malaya Marie Rodriguez-Griffin, an infant, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Rev. Trinidad Fuentez officiating.

She was born Aug. 9, 2004, in Lubbock.

Griffin was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Bob Griffin.

Survivors include her parents, Robert Fuentez Griffin and Victoria Ann Rodriguez; her maternal grandparents, Cindy Lopez of Midland; Ron and Kathy Dragoo of Dallas; paternal grandparents, Duane and Martha Griffin of Midland; paternal great-grandparents, Daniel and Joaquina Fuentez, Sr. of Pecos; Freida Griffin of Barstow; maternal great-grandmother, Linda Halstead of Midland; great-great grandparents, Felis and Maria Rodriguez of Barstow.

Ellis Funeral Home of Odessa was in charge of arrangements.

Ralph Ray Jr.

Ralph James “Jim” Ray Jr., 53, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 10 a. m., Friday, Sept. 3, at West Funeral Home Chapel with Roelf Ruffner of Southside Church of Christ officiating.

He was born Jan. 8, 1951, in Tulsa, Okla., was raised and educated in Pecos, graduating from Pecos High School in 1969, moved to Carlsbad in 1987 from Brownfield, was previously employed with Western Geophysical as head surveyor for 25 years. Currently, he was employed with BP Services as a truck driver in the oil fields.

Survivors include two sons, Ralph “Butch Ray of Carlsbad, Christopher Ray of Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, Sherry Pacheco of Walsenburg, Colo., Charlotte Mullins of Afton, Okla., Jean Allen of Dew, Tx.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

West Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Martin Salazar

Martin C. Salazar, 44, of Odessa, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at Odessa Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 18, 1960, in El Paso, was a Christian Catholic, and a derrick hand in the oilfield industry.

Salazar was preceded in death by his parents, Raymundo and Juana Ramon C. Salazar and one sister, Juanita S. Ramirez.

Survivors include one daughter, Wendy Lee Salazar of Bakersfield, Calif.; four brothers, Raymundo S. Salazar Jr. of San Diego, Calif., Juan Ramon Salazar of Midland, Christopher Patrick Salazar of Dallas, Jesse Gene Salazar of Pecos; three sisters, Gloria S. Leyva, Martha Ann S. Leyva of Odessa, Anita Cobarubio of Oklahoma; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Withers

Edna Louise Poer Withers, 96 passed away Friday, September 3, 2004 at Monahans Managed Care Center. She was born March 7, 1908 in Toyah, Texas. Her parents were William Emmitt and Suzie Pearl McElvain Poer.

Edna Withers grew up in Pecos, and continued to live there for most of her life. She attended Sul Ross College and Mary Hardin Baylor. She loved children, and taught school in Toyah, Fort Stockton, Barstow and Pecos. She also ran a Kindergarten in her Pecos home for many years. Edna was also a musician and an artist. She was a founding member of the Pecos Art Club and a member of the Merry Wives Club. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Pecos, where she directed the 5 Year Old Sunday School Department for many years.

In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, M. P. (Buddy) Withers, two brothers, Stanley Poer and Nathan Poer, and one sister, Ruby (Tiny) Walker.

She is survived by one brother, Truett Poer, of Monahans and by nine nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pecos, with Reverend Greer Willis officiating. Burial follwed at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos. Services were under the direction of Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey of Monahans.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 423 S. Hickory, Pecos, Tx. 79772, or to Paisano Baptist Encampment, c/o Dan Dunagan, P. O. Box 973, Alpine, Tx. 79831.

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