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All rights reserved ============================================================================================ November 02, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Betty Sue Fikes COAHOMA - Graveside services for Betty Sue Fikes, 61, of Mineral Wells will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at the Coahoma Cemetery. Arrangements by Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Mrs. Fikes died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at her residence in Mineral Wells of a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Midland, the daughter of Hosea and Eula Brown. She married Verdie "Mert" Fikes Dec. 13, 1966. She was raised and attended schools in the Midland-Odessa area. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Hosea Brown. She is survived by her sons, Ricky McCain and wife Lindy of Clinton, Okla., and Gary Don McCain and wife Nancy of Odessa; daughter, Kim McDowell and husband Don of Terlingua; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special companion, Richard Smith of their home in Mineral Wells; mother, Eula Jean Eckert of Mineral Wells; and sisters, Wanda Williams and husband J.D. of Concho, Ariz., and Jean Lewis and husband Jeff of Mineral Wells Otilia Garcia Heredia CRANE - Otilia Garcia Heredia, 60, of Crane died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2001, at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with Father Barry McLean officiating. Burial will follow at the Crane County Cemetery. Mrs. Heredia was born May 10, 1941, in Terlingua. She married Alfren V. "Frank" Heredia March 13, 1959, in Fort Stockton. She had lived in Crane since 1963 and was a housewife and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Rosa Garcia, and a brother, Ysidro Garcia. Survivors include her husband, Frank Heredia of Crane; three sons, Frankie Heredia and his wife Malissa, Edward Heredia and his wife Micaela and Roy Lee Heredia and his wife Ludy, all of Crane; two daughters, Marivel Murguia and her husband Salvador and Brenda Sanchez and her husband Jaime, both of Crane; two brothers, Julian Garcia of Crane and Alberto Garcia of Grandfalls; two sisters, Anita Garcia and Enriqueta Subia, both of Grandfalls; and 18 grandchildren. Marie B. Lilly ODESSA - Marie Lilly moved to Odessa in January 1956. She began her teaching career with the Ector County Independent School District in 1958 at Bonham Junior High School. At the time of her retirement in 1984, she was guidance counselor at Nimitz Junior High School. She held a bachelor of arts degree from Texas Tech University and a master of education and guidance counseling degree from Sul Ross State University. After retirement, she was an active volunteer at Highland United Methodist Church and Hospice of the Southwest, and she traveled extensively with friends and family. Two sisters survive her, Wanda Stone of Decatur and Aleta Burris of Baytown. She is also survived by her two children, a son, Stephen B. Smith and his wife Martha K. Smith of Arlington, Va., and a daughter, Karen Bright and her husband Bill Bright of Austin; and three grandchildren, Lillian Marie Smith of Cambridge, Mass., David Kirkpatrick Smith of Philadelphia, Pa., and Shelby Karen Smith of Charlottesville, Va. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 2, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice House Foundation Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, Texas, 79761. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www.wilsonfuneral.com) Jesus Manuel Porras Jr. ODESSA - Jesus Manuel Porras Jr., 67, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. On Dec. 18, 1933, Jesus Manuel Porras was born to Jesus and Dolores Porras of Big Spring. He moved to Odessa in 1955. He worked for Frontier Furniture until 1960. He then worked for French Tool and Supply Inc. for 15 years. Upon that, he started his own small business on Second and Jackson. The business' name was Jesse's Paint and Body Shop Inc. He did auto bodywork and his specialty was painting 18-wheelers. He did business with large trucking companies where he earned his reputation. He was well known in the Permian Basin for his decals on their trucks. He entered many competitions at the oil shows where he won numerous awards through the years. Even though he had no education, he succeeded in achieving his dream. He was involved in his church. He was initially a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and later became a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was involved in the Cursillos and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Volunteer Deputy Sheriff, Mexican-American Culture Association, Boys Scouts of America, Mexican Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of baseball teams. He will be missed by family and friends, but not forgotten. "De Colores." He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Manuel Porras Sr.; daughter, Bertha Porras; grandson, Jesus Manuel Porras IV; great-grandson, Ezzeckiel Olivas; his brothers, Jose Porras and Pedro Porras; and sisters, Petra Porras and Maria Porras. SURVIVORS: Wife, Celia Porras of Odessa; sons, Juan Porras Sr. of Wichita Falls, Jesse Porras III and Michael Porras Sr., both of Odessa, and Edward Herman Porras of Dallas; daughters, Martha Porras Rey, Mary "Lolly" Porras Olivas and Cecelia Porras, all of Odessa; mother, Maria Dolores Porras of Big Spring; brothers, Pasqual Porras of Big Spring, Benito Porras and Antonio Porras, both of Odessa; sisters, Eliodora Guerrero of Bossier, La., and Anita Montanez of Odessa; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Alex Porras, Miguel Porras Jr., Robert Olivas Jr., Jonathan Porras, Juan Marcos Porras, Juliana Porras, Juan Porras and Julius Porras. Kenneth Woods ODESSA - Kenneth Lee Woods, 54, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Woods was born June 1, 1947, in Odessa and had been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1966 and joined the U.S. Army in 1967 serving two tours in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart on two occasions. Mr. Woods married Donna Evonne Taylor Oct. 19, 1968, in Odessa. He had worked for Kent Oil Co. for several years. He and Evonne formed the Permian Basin Hot Wheels, and he had served as president since January 2000. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Ruedean Woods in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Evonne Woods of Odessa; a son, Michael Cogo Woods and his wife Kristal of Midland; his father, Johnny M. Woods of Odessa; a sister, Johnnie Dean Ayers of Odessa; and two grandchildren, Thomas Cogo Woods and Brayden Michael Woods of Midland. To those I love and those who love me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me in tears. Be happy we had so many years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart you'll hear All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome home." Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Military graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. The Permian Basin Hot Wheels will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Marion Andrew 'Andy' Salgado Sr. ODESSA - Marion Andrew "Andy" Salgado Sr., 66, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his residence. He was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Big Spring. He moved to Odessa in 1947 from Big Spring. He married Socorro Gomez July 23, 1955, in Odessa. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Dad started working from a very young age in the fields picking cotton or whatever needed to be done. He had many jobs growing up, helping feed his brothers and sisters. He worked in the plant south of Odessa. He was hired by Mr. Crow at Village Lawnmower Sales sweeping floors. He learned small engine repair and became one of the best lawnmower repairmen we know. In 1966, he was hired at the Ector County Park Department for the City of Odessa and worked there for 35 years. Mr. Salgado was preceded in death by his father, Cirilo Salgado Sr.; uncle, Tomas Jaure; aunt, Carlotta Jaure; and nephew, Andres Mata Jr. He is survived by his wife, Socorro of Odessa; five sons, Alonzo Salgado and wife Jesusita, Javier Salgado and wife Maria, Marion Andrew Salgado Jr. and wife Alma and Estevan Salgado, all of Odessa, and Jaime Salgado and wife Delfa of Midland; three daughters, Rosario Fatima Salgado, Leticia Rojo and husband Steve and Elizabeth Valencia and husband Bobby, all of Odessa; mother, Virginia Salgado of Odessa; four brothers, Miguel Carlos Salgado and wife Manuela, Cirilo Salgado Jr. and wife Chavela and Antonio Salgado and wife Maggie, all of Odessa, and Frederico Salgado and wife Alice of Garden City; four sisters, Manuela Salgado, Maria Elena Rodriguez and Virginia Beltran, all of Odessa, and Herminia Vasquez and husband Porfirio of Albuquerque, N.M.; and 15 grandchildren, Prissy, Yvette, Brandon, Marion Andrew "Andy" III, Alonzo Joshua, Monica, Amanda, Ariel, Alex, Aaron and Michael Salgado, Kassy and Kimberly Valencia and Ashley and Steven Andrew Rojo. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Alfonso Mata, Alvaro Mata, Pablo Mata, Jody Salgado, Armida Ramirez, Mark Attaway, Daniel Trujillo and Silfredo Ontiveros. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.