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All rights reserved ============================================================================================ Sunday February 24, 2002 Rita P. Aguilar MIDLAND - Rita P. Aguilar passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at her residence in Midland. Rita was born Oct. 13, 1928, in Maverick to Carlos and Luisa Pando. In 1947, she married Sabino R. Aguilar in Grandfalls. She was a member of Corazon de Jesus Society in Monahans in 1964. She lived her Cursillo in San Angelo in May 1963. Her parents; her husband, Sabino; and her brother, Salvador Pando preceded her in death. Rita is survived by her children, Felis Subia and her husband Armando of Midland, Rosa Aguilar of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Alicia Shimel of El Paso, Ruben Aguilar and his wife Manuela of Odessa, Sabino Aguilar Jr. and his wife Jessie of Monahans, Louisa Stewart and her husband Steve of Odessa and Gracie Quintela and her husband Mario of Thornton, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and brother and sisters, Roberto Hernandez of Monahans, Maria Garcia of Monahans, Virgie Uranga of Denver, Colo., Frances Munoz of Monahans, Maggie Gonzales of Fort Stockton, Esperanza Rodriguez, Francis Valencia, Reyes Rey, Adelaida Moreno, Cruz Tarin, Carlos Pando Jr. and Domingo Pando. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said for Rita at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, 79701. Pallbearers will be Armando Subia Jr., Marcos Aguilar, Benancio Aguilar, Adan Martin, Andy Vega and Sonny Aguilar. Honorary pallbearers are Jaime Subia, Daniel Subia, Estevan Subia, Anthony Aguilar, Joey Aguilar, Aaron Vega and Arik Vega. Addie Garner Howry ODESSA - Addie Garner Howry, 89, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 18, 1912 in Reagan County, Texas. Mrs. Howry moved to Odessa in 1940 from Crane. She was an active member of the Crescent Park Church of Christ and was president of the Licensed Vocational Nurses Association for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Howry, in 1988. She is survived by her son, Charles Howry of Odessa; daughters, Linda Tiner and husband, Bill, of Odessa, and Kay Howry of Chandler; three sisters, Eleanor Sims, Rosalind Robinson and Irma Luckie all of San Angelo; three grandchildren, William "Bill" Howry, Clay Howry, both of Austin, and Rhonda Lindley of Wylie; and five great-grandchildren, Avery Lindley, Cori Howry, Josh Howry, Amanda Howry and Summer Howry. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Smith officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. John F. Ager ODESSA - John F. Ager, 80, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at the Hospice House. He was born March 28, 1921 in Oilton, Okla. He married Stella Jo Lee on Feb. 14, 1948 in Odessa. He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and had worked as a mechanic on pump jacks for Phillips Petroleum Co. for 36 years. All his work years were in Odessa except for two years as a roughneck in Maysville, Okla. He worked with Southside Church of Christ, helping build the auditorium. He had attended West University Church of Christ and helped to build those buildings. He attended Parkview Church of Christ for several years and was now attending West University Church of Christ. He taught the boys and young couples class. John was a faithful Christian who loved singing and reading his Bible. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, J.W. Ager. He is survived by his wife, Stella, of Odessa; son, Brian Keith Ager of Crownsville, Md.; two daughters, Marilyn Ager and Carla Jo Wheeler, both of Odessa; brother, Thomas Nedford Ager of Grove, Okla.; three grandchildren, Carrie Jo Owens, Bruce Neal Wheeler, and Wendy Sue Teveovich; eight great-grandchildren, Sloan, Skyler and Chase Alexander, and Amanda, Brian and Chelsea Owens, Ashley and Kaylee Wheeler. Family will meet with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Roy Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Hospice House or Odessa Christian School in his name. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Charolette Dickerson ODESSA - Charolette Dickerson, 52, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, 2002. She was born Jan. 8, 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Parker in Austin, Texas. She married Billy Dickerson on June 22, 1967 in Gilabend, Ariz. She was a member of Odessa Tabernacle Church. She worked for many years as an accountant for Village. She will be greatly missed by her family and all her friends. She is survived by her husband, Billy Dickerson; one son, Keith Allen Dickerson of Odessa; daughter, Deanna Lindsey of Odessa; stepmother, Shirley Gene Parker of Cedar Creek, Texas; two brothers, Ronnie Parker and David Parker, both of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Dickerson, Amy Loren Dickerson, Arin Nicole Dickerson, Joshua Tyler Dickerson, Meagan Daniel Dickerson, Christian Joseph Lindsey, all of Odessa. She is joining her son, Devin Joe Dickerson in Heaven. Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Odessa Tabernacle Church, with the Rev. Sam Jordan officiating. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. William James Mason ODESSA - William James Mason, 80, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Nov. 12, 1921 in Proctor, Colo. He married Etta Louise Nester on Nov. 24, 1945 in Sterling, Colo. He was a retired truck driver and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He is survived by his wife, Etta Louise Mason of Odessa; three sons, Dennis Mason of Joshua, Texas, Daniel Mason of Commerce City, Colo., and Dale Mason of Odessa; four daughters, Lillian Padilla of Conroe, Texas, Carolyn Hunter, Rhonda Syslo, and Donna Cain, all of Odessa; three sisters, Dorothy Pierce of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Rosetta Culbertson of Denver and Mildred Waite of Sterling, Colo.; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Oscar V. Hernandez ODESSA - Oscar V. Hernandez, 79 years of age, passed away on Feb. 22, 2002 at Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 18, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas to Arturo and Elisa Hernandez. He married Felicitas Villanueva on April 15, 1950, served in the U.S. Army during World War II at Pearl Harbor where he was awarded a purple heart for bravery. He loved watching his kids and grandchildren participating in sports. He adored his wife of 51 years and was looking forward to the upcoming wedding of his granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and was a member of Holy Redeemer. Mr. Hernandez was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Erasmo Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, sisters Ernestina Arevalos, Hortencia Balderas, grandsons, John Jacob Cisneros, Gabriel Navarro. He is survived by his wife, Felicitas Hernandez, of Odessa; sons, Oscar A. Hernandez of Midland, Eddie A. Hernandez, Rodger P. Hernandez, Robert R. Hernandez all of Odessa; daughters, Elisa H. Carrillo, Margaret E. Cisneros, Lillian M Navarro, Cynthia A. Hernandez all of Odessa; brothers, Arturo Hernandez, Eloy Hernandez, Gilbert Hernandez all of San Antonio, Larry Hernandez of California; sisters, Purtia Gonzales, Mary Lou Vasquez both of San Antonio; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Pablo Tiong officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sid Cisneros, Jason Hernandez, Peter Carrillo, Steven Cisneros, Chris Cisneros, Robert Hernandez Jr., Mark Cisneros and Eric Hernandez. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. Mary Belle Murrell ODESSA - Mary Belle Murrell, 88, of Odessa, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1914 in Tolar, Texas. She married Belker B. "B.B." Murrell on July 30, 1935 in Ranger. He preceded her in death Jan. 7, 1995. Mrs. Murrell moved to Odessa in 1955 from Goldsmith. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her son, Rex A. Murrell and wife, Nancy of Newalla, Okla.; daughters, Jane Hext and Glenna B. Cheek and husband Bob, all of Odessa; brother, George T. Wilcox Jr., of Cisco; seven grandchildren, Debbie and Tim Hodges, Donna and Chuck Oaks, Belinda and Tim Spencer, Susan and Mark Palmer, Amy and Billy Goley, Sandy Murrell and Benjamin Murrell; and 12 great-grandchildren. Public visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday with the family to receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Grace Christian Fellowship with the Rev. Bob Cheek officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parks Methodist Retirement Village Memorial Fund, 7801 San Machell Dr., Odessa, Texas, 79765; the Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas, 79761; or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring, C-32, Midland, Texas, 79705. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Margaret Dowden Stepp ODESSA - Margaret Dowden Stepp, 76, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. Margaret was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Natchitoches, La. to Edward Grant and Hazel Dowden. The family moved to Odessa in 1936. She married Jake Stepp in Odessa on Sept. 2, 1944. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark L. Stepp, and her brother, Steve Dowden. She was employed by Texas and Pacific Railroad and later was a salesperson. Margaret is survived by her husband, J.L. Stepp; daughter, Patricia Walker of Odessa; brothers Charles E. Dowden of Bunkie, La., James A. Dowden of Azle, Texas; sister Martha Sue Burdick of Houston; brother Roy Dowden of Lyndale, Texas; sister Elizabeth Ann Harned of Odessa; five grandchildren, Durondo Martin of Odessa, Raymond Stepp of Lake Dallas, Texas, Patricia L. Walker of Odessa, Virginia Dawn Walker of Odessa, and Amanda Susan Walker of Odessa. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Jake Merrill, Deaven Martin and Parker Stepp. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.