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                          Permian Basin Obituaries
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Wednesday October 02, 2002 
  

 Marjorie Cannon
HOUSTON - Marjorie Cannon, 91, entered eternal life Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, at 
Cypress Fairbanks Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are being entrusted to Klein Funeral Home in Houston and 
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa. Visitation in Houston will 
be today, Oct. 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. at John Wesley United Methodist Church 
followed by funeral services with Dr. Keith Jenkins officiating. In Odessa, 
visitation will be Friday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel at 
Sunset Memorial Gardens followed by funeral services and burial with the Rev. 
Curtis Brewer officiating.
Marjorie was born to Ollie and Andrew Mershon on Jan. 22, 1911, in Sasakwa, 
Okla. She married V.L. Cannon Fr. on Aug. 22, 1930, in Amarillo, Texas. In 1945, 
she moved to Odessa where she lived for 57 years. Marjorie was a devoted mother 
and wife who took an active interest in the activities of her family. She 
enjoyed writing poems to celebrate special occasions and just for fun. Her 
family is blessed with this rich legacy of her love, concern and humor. She was 
a member of the First United Methodist Church and Fidelis Class for over 52 
years and served as a docent at the Presidential Library. In May of this year, 
she relocated to Houston and enthusiastically accepted the challenges of a new 
home and lifestyle.
Marjorie was preceded in death by brothers, Samuel and Laverne; grandson, Brett; 
and her husband of 64 years, V.L.
She is survived by sons, Jerry and wife Molly of Granbury, Larry and wife Suzy 
of Wimberley and David and wife Dianna; daughter, Diane Myers and husband John; 
and nephew, Jackson Mershon and wife Loreen, all of Houston. Marjorie was 
affectionately known as "Granny" to her 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren 
and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Scott Cannon, Wick Cannon, Andrew Cannon, James Atkins, John 
Myers, Kyle Smith and Russell Livingston.
Marjorie is loved by her family and will be greatly missed. 
 
 
 Louis E. 'Mac' McLeaish
ODESSA - Louis E. "Mac" McLeaish, 81, of Crane passed away Monday, Sept. 30 at 
the Desert View Manor in Crane.
He was born Oct. 8, 1920, in Boulder, Co. Mr. McLeaish had served in the U.S. 
Army Air Corp during World War II. He worked as a lease operator for Gulf Oil 
and Chevron. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed painting and loved his family and spending time with them.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Beulah Wolfe McLeaish in 1995.
He is survived by his son, Michael McLeaish and wife K.T. of Odessa; brother, 
Donald McLeaish of Duncanville; sister, Julie Fazio of Beaumont; two 
grandchildren, Sean McLeaish of Odessa and Rebecca Oimoen and husband Mark of 
Marshall, Wis.; and two great-grandchildren, Kenneth and Mariel Oimoen of 
Marshall, Wis.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 2, 2002, at Sunset 
Memorial Gardens with Father Francis Frey officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Ector County Library.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. 


 
 Domingo Ortega Piña Jr.
ODESSA - Domingo Ortega Piña, Jr. 75, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 
2002, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born February 13, 1927, in Fort Stockton. He married Dominga B. Villalba 
in 1947 in Fort Stockton. He was a retired truck driver and Catholic.
He is survived by his wife, Dominga V. Piña of Odessa; son, Noe V. Piña of 
Odessa; daughters, Bertha V. Piña and Maria Dolores Piña, both of San Angelo, 
Elodia Hernandez, Natalie Reschman and Josie Bayless, all of Odessa, and Maria 
Alicia Murillo of Baytown; brothers, Jose Piña of Rankin and Ricardo Piña of 
Lubbock; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family is grateful to Dr. Larry Oliver and Dr. Felipe Porras for the care 
they extended to Domingo as well as to the many healthcare professionals at 
Medical Center Hospital, Permian Basin Dialysis Center and Infusion Home Health 
Center, who lovingly cared for him. Thanks also to the many family members and 
friends who have accompanied us over the years.
Domingo has resurrected to a new life with a new body in the dwelling place that 
Jesus has prepared for him in God, our Father's, house.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 2, 2002 at Holy Redeemer Catholic 
Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating, Interment will follow at Sunset 
Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. 
 
 
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