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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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