Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online, July 1-15 2003 Thanks to the Odessa American Online, http://www.oaoa.com/ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ [010102obitbner.gif] Tuesday, July 01, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [070103enedina.gif] Enedina Gomez Fuentes ODESSA Enedina Gomez Fuentes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, has departed this world to join our Lord in heaven. She passed away suddenly on June 28, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. She was born March 14, 1920, to Raymunda and Cruz Gomez. She was a very devoted wife to her husband, Luz Raymond, for 62 years. She enjoyed visiting with family, friends and also tending to her flowers. She was also a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. Two sisters, one brother and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Raymond of Odessa; daughter, Hope Alvarez and husband, Tony, of Liberal, Kan.; granddaughters, Rosella Russell and husband, Rusty, of Odessa; Angela Granger and husband, Jeff, of Liberal, Kan.; grandsons, Tony Alvarez Jr. and wife, Deborah, of Val Rico, Fla.; Edward Alvarez of Liberal, Kan.; and Michael Alvarez of Wichita, Kan. She was known and loved as Grandma Nina to her great-grandchildren, Matthew and Patrick Russell, Brandon, Brittany and Jordyn Granger, and Christopher, Rachael and Alex Alvarez. She is also survived by her sisters, Eloisa Alvarez and Raymunda Rodriguez of Odessa, Margarita Carrasco, Gavina Guevera and Berta Reyes, all of Mexico, Garipina Martinez of Mesa, Ariz., and Alvina Alvarado of San Jose, Calif.; along with numerous nephews and nieces that loved her very much. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her dearly but her family takes much comfort in knowing she is at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at St. Marys Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [070103grace.jpg] Grace Bridges ODESSA Grace Bridges, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born October 30, 1925, to Sam Lee and Myrtle Fesperman in Lott, Texas. Grace married T. W. Bridges on March 15, 1943, in San Angelo. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Calvary Baptist Church in Odessa with Rev. James Bishop officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas. Survivors include her husband, T. W. Bridges of Odessa; brother, Cecil Fesperman of San Angelo; sisters, Helen Clark of San Angelo, Fay Riley of Odessa and Jimmie Ruth Brown of St. Louis, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [070103jeff.jpg] Jeff J.M Heatly TRENT Jeff J.M. Heatly, 68, died Monday, June 30, 2003, at his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trent United Methodist Church with Rev. Rex Mauldin officiating. Burial will be in the Trent Cemetery, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel. J.M. was born January 23, 1935, in Novice to Aubrey and Johnnie Heatly. He was the eighth of 14 children. His parents, one brother, Byron Ray, and a sister, Margaret, preceded him in death. He married Amelia Faye Martin on November 20, 1953, in Trent. J.M. began a 45-year career in the oil and gas industry in Taylor County in 1954 with Skelly Oil Company in and around Mulberry Canyon. He was transferred to Odessa in 1971 and supervised the drilling of many of the first deep gas wells drilled there. Heatly, always respected for his knowledge, hard work ethic and contagious personality, quickly established a reputation as one of the best in West Texas. He retired in 1980 and immediately went to work for Lesco Rental Tools and after four years was approached by Westland Oil Development to head their drilling and gas production in the Permian Basin. He stayed there until Amelias retirement in 1995. J.M. and Amelia then made their way back to Nolan and Taylor county where he continued to oversee the production and several drilling projects for Westland out of his office at the Trent Bank until he officially retired in 1999. He was a member of the Trent United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Amelia Faye Heatly; four children, Monty Heatly and fianceé, Claudia, Gayla Chambers and husband, Glen, Don Heatly and fianceé, Jessica, and Todd Heatly and wife, Cheri; 11 brothers and sisters, Bill and Charlene Heatly, Joy and Clovis McElmurray, Grace and James Bright, Elsie and Jack Keenan, Ruby Sipe, Emma and Dwayne Watson, Nelda and Jimmy Hobbs, Kenneth and Janie Heatly, Johnny and Lynda Heatly, Sherry and Bill Fellers and Jerry and Nancy Heatly; grandchildren, Lani, Marty, Gaylon, Miranda and Micah; 27 nieces and nephews; and a very special dog and friend, Dakota. The family would like to thank Dr. Terry Johnson and his girls, Alice, Carlene and Mary, Dr. Alan Hardwicke and the entire staff of Hendrick Medical Center for the loving care and kindness shown to J.M. Lonesome Dove, the home of J.M. and Amelia, is a living tribute to the life of J.M. Its abundance of trees, grass, gardens, flowers and wildlife is truly a reflection of the rich life he lived. It will forever be a place to remember his laughter and love of life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trent United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 65, Trent, TX 79561. Antonio B. [070103antonio.jpg] Antonio B. Hernandez Sr. ODESSA Antonio B. Hernandez Sr., 79, of Odessa, Texas, went home to see his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2003, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1924, in Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Marcelino and Maria Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez married Maria S. Martinez on July 27, 1942, in Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas, Mexico. Together they shared almost 61 wonderful years of marriage. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Odessa. He was a fun, loving and devoted and caring husband, father, grandpa and father-in-law, who will be greatly missed. He will be in our heart and souls forever. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Hernandez emphasized the importance of a Christian walk. He was anxiously awaiting to see his grandson, Fernando, who is returning from Chile on Wednesday where he was serving as a missionary for the last two years. Mr. Hernandez was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He was a resident of Odessa for the last 23 years. Mr. Hernandez was preceded in death by his sister, Nicolasa Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Maria S. Hernandez of Odessa; daughter, Celeste Hensley and husband, Oakey, of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Carolina Hernandez of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Graciela Hernandez of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Patricia H. Rascon and husband, Fernando of Midland, Texas; son, Manuel Hernandez of Odessa, Texas; son, Antonio M. Hernandez Jr. and wife, Catalina, of Odessa, Texas; and son, Pablo M. Hernandez and wife, Lillie, of Odessa, Texas. Grandchildren, Rocio B. Greene, Jose A. Tejada, Celeste B. Tavarez, Lillian V. Hernandez, Fernando H. Rascon Jr., Diana A. Hernandez, Jocelyne Rascon and Allan Rascon. Great-grandchildren, Anthony Tejada, Victoria McNeill, Phillip Gonzales, Noah Tavarez, Charmine Tejada, Nicholas Greene, Elizabeth Greene and Jared Tavarez. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Alzheimers Association. Pallbearers for the funeral service will include Antonio M. Hernandez Jr., Pablo M. Hernandez, Jose A. Tejada, Fernando L. Rascon Sr. and Thomas Martinez. Honorary pallbearer will be Jason J. Garza. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Martinez Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilberto Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. [070103madilene.jpg] Madilene Smith Herbert ODESSA Madilene Smith Herbert left this life on June 29, 2003, for eternity and is awaiting the return of the Lord. She was born on July 20, 1911, in Haskell, Texas, and was brought up in and around Abilene, Texas until she came to Midland, Texas in the late 1920s, and during the year 1944 moved to Odessa, Texas living there 55 years. In March 1999, she returned to Midland. She was the third daughter of six born to her father, Phillip Wesley Smith and her mother, Lillian Lurenda Hulsey Smith. She was the last living member of her father and mothers family and of her generation. Madilene was a charter member of the congregation of the Church of Christ which meets at 21st and Eisenhower Streets in Odessa, Texas. She attended there faithfully for fifty years and until recently, she seldom missed a worship service. She was well versed in the Bible and could quote many verses of Scripture from memory. She read her Bible regularly until she lost her sight at the age of 65. She always enjoyed cooking and in her younger years, she was famous among family members for her Mexican enchiladas and tacos before Mexican food became popular. She enjoyed sewing, piecing, and making quilts in an earlier time when she was caring for family and home. Madilene was quick to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and her only daughter-in-law, Kathryn Sue Jeffries Herbert. Madilene is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert M. Herbert of Midland, TX; her son, William Kenneth Herbert of Midland, TX; grandson, Kelly Mark Herbert and his wife, Jane Ellen Herbert, and their children, Levi William Herbert and Sarah Jane Herbert, all of Katy, TX; granddaughter, Holly Lynn Wesson and her husband, Jeffrey Craig Wesson, and their children Micah Cheyenne Wesson, Jacey Jo Wesson, Craig Weldon Wesson and Cody William Wesson, all of Midland, TX. She is also survived by a dear niece, Patricia Ann Sibley and her husband, W. L. Sibley, of Odessa, TX; nephew, Morris Young and his wife, Reba, of Odessa, TX; nephew, Stanley Reynolds of Midland, TX; other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 1, 2003 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Eisenhower Church of Christ, 21st & Eisenhower Streets, Odessa, Texas with Burt Groves officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Kelly Herbert, Jeff Wesson, Jonn Sibley, Tom Fulton, Craig Wesson, Cody Wesson, Brian Sibley, Levi Herbert and Tate Sibley. Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701, Odessa Christian School, 2000 Doran, Odessa, Texas 79761 or Eisenhower Church of Christ, 807 E. 21st St., Odessa, Texas 79761. In her early life as a child and later during the Great Depression, Madilene and her family suffered some difficult times. She was impacted by those times in her life and was prompted to write the following poem depicting her life and it prophetically took her from her beginning to her last day on earth and into eternity. Traveling Home One day I started a journey. It was at the break of dawn. The earth beneath my feet was like soft cushions as I walked the trail along. The morning sun was sparkling the dew upon the grass. My heart was light and happy as through the woods I passed. In the far distance a huge mountain I could see. It stood so still and silent as if it were waiting for me. I trudged along the pathway, though my feet became weary and slow, And before I seemed to notice, it wasnt morning anymore. Midday had overtaken me and time was passing fast. But the mountain stood patiently waiting. I surely would reach it at last. My thoughts were to go onward and upward, Though the way became rocky and steep, then I struggled, but stumbled for my heart had grown faint and weak. Many years have come and swiftly past and my journey will soon be over, then Ill reach home at last. Madilene Herbert November 1964 [070103virgina.jpg] Virginia Moya KERMIT Virginia Moya, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2003 after a bout with cancer. A 39-year resident of Wink, Mrs. Moya was born Friday, September 1, 1933, in Sena, N.M., to the late Modesto and Theresa de Jesus (Lucero) Garcia. She was one of a large family of 21 children. Virginia united in marriage to Gregorio D Moya Sr. on July 28, 1950, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in El Paso, TX. To this union thirteen wonderful, loving children were born. Mrs. Moya was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of almost 53 years, Gregorio, of Wink; three daughters, Mary Ann (Moya) Lopez and Ramona Moya, both of Wink, and Berna (Moya) Briones of Monahans; seven sons, Joe Moya and Modesto Moya, both of Monahans, Frank Moya of Kermit, Greg Moya Jr. of Eunice, N.M., Gene Moya of Pampa, Texas, Pat Moya of Bay City, Texas, Jesus R. Moya of Odessa; seven sisters, Dolores Gutierrez of Portales, N.M., Nestora Chavez of Estancia, N.M., Elsie Chavez of Belen, N.M., Loretta Chavez of Willard, N.M., Rita Marez, Dianna Marez and Judy Marez, all of Clovis, N.M. 13 brothers, Leon Garcia of Clovis, N.M., Jose Lino Garcia and Jacob Marez, both of Portales, N.M., Lorenzo Garcia of California, Modesto Garcia Jr. and Chris Garcia, both of Albuquerque, N.M., Armando Garcia of Grants, N.M., Santiago Garcia, Felix Garcia, Danny Garcia and Antone Garcia, all of Willard, N.M., Agapito Garcia of Estancia, N.M., and Rosalio Marez of El Paso, Texas. Grandchildren, Sonia Carrasco and James Jude Lopez, both of San Antonio, Jerry Moya Jr. of Monahans, Brian Urias and Crystal Moya, all of Kermit, Alma Moya of California, Carlos Lopez Jr. and Helena Saenz, both of Odessa, Jason Moya of North Richland Hills, Renee Hidalgo of San Marcos, Natasha Briones, Ruben Briones II and Marleyna Moya, all of Monahans, Michael Moya of Wink, Chris Moya, Trey Moya, and Aaron Mallow, all of Eunice, N.M., Gene Moya Jr., Loretta Moya, and Johnny Pacheco of Pampa, Pandora Moya of Albuquerque, N.M., Colby Moya of Kingsville, Sean Moya of Bay City, Dionne DelaO, Felicha DelaO and Ricky DelaO, all of Phoenix, Ariz. Fourteen great-grandchildren, Emillie Carrasco and Abel Carrasco II, both of San Antonio, Ontario Moya and Dillon Moya, both of North Richland Hills, Alyssa Urias of Kermit, Allisson Moya of Monahans, Josh Saenz and Matthew Saenz, both of Odessa, Aylene Moya and Julianne Moya, both of Eunice, N.M., Jordan Mallow, Aaron Mallow and Damyon Mallow, all of Eunice, N.M., and Kayne Almanza of Monahans Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Ramonsita Catarina Moya and Millie Moya Sutton; and one son, Jerry Moya Sr. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Lucido officiating. Interment will follow at Kermit Cemetery. Two Rosaries are scheduled with the first to be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2003, at Family Services Funeral Chapel with Demetrio Pineda leading the prayer. The second Rosary is scheduled at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at St Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers are Carlos Lopez Jr., Jason Moya, James Jude Lopez, Gene Moya Jr., Colby Moya and Sean Moya. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, Texas. Ben Falvey Strickland MOSS POINT, Miss. Mr. Ben Falvey Strickland, 78, of Pascagoula, Miss., died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, in Pascagoula. He was born October 4, 1924, in Dayton, Texas. Mr. Strickland was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was the owner of Strickland Books, and was active in the Mississippi Genealogical Society. Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Anna Jean Dimmick Strickland. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jody and Gay Strickland of Foreman, Ark., and Joel Jaker and Leslie Strickland of Odessa, Texas; sister, Inez Palmer of Kerrville, Texas; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Tracie, Scott, Jeremy and Courtney; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Elizabeth, Joshua Eugene; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held today, Monday, June 30, 2003, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. from Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss. Arrangements by Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, Miss. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, July 02, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [070203bc.jpg] B. C. Garrison ODESSA B. C. Garrison, 90, of Odessa passed away Monday, June 30, 2003, at the Hospice House. He was born February 1, 1913, in Denison, Texas, to W. W. and Agnes Garrison. He married Jessie Lea McIntosh January 1, 1965. Mr. Garrison was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II from 1942 to 1943. B. C. came to Odessa from Hobbs in 1949 and opened Garrison General Tire. He continued that business until 1979 when he and his brother, Monte, started Garrison Tire Service in Odessa. He retired from Garrison Tire in 1989. Mr. Garrison was a former member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang and a longtime member of the Odessa Country Club. He was a member of H.A. McFarland Masonic Lodge #1338 for over 50 years and a member of the El Maida Shrine Temple. He belonged to Antioch Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Garrison of Odessa; son, Kenneth Garrison of Dewey, Ariz.; daughter, Linda Heath and her husband, Bob, of Dewey, Ariz.; sons, Bob Clifton and his wife, Rhonda, of Marble Falls, Texas, Gary Clifton and his wife, Melissa, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Guy Clifton of Marble Falls; brothers, Monte Garrison of Odessa, Wesley Garrison of Houston and V. L. Garrison of San Francisco, Calif.; sister-in-law, Annye Joe Sanders of Irving; brother-in-law, Jack McIntosh of Odessa; grandchildren, Kim Young, Bobby Heath, Gena Willits, Dode Harvey, Dana Mahoney, Brandi Clifton, Carley Clifton, Dimitri Clifton and Chloe Clifton; and 13 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation with family and friends at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fankhauser officiating. Interment will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Ross Cemetery in Baird, Texas. Pallbearers will be Joe Mac Sanders, Chris Sanders, T. McIntosh, Bobby Heath, Dode Harvey and Mac Sanders. Honorary pallbearers are Doyle Weatherby, Bill Vincent, James Siddal, Gene Schneider, Jerry Burleson, Donny Thomason, Jim Ator, Greg Pittmon, Jayson Helm, Bill Poling, Dave Vandever, Rod Griffin, John Long and Mike Brooks. Memorials may be directed to Parks Methodist Retirement Center Scholarship Fund, 111 Village Park Drive, Odessa, Texas 79765. [070203rachel.jpg] Rachel Guebara ODESSA Rachel Guebara, 29, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003. She was born November 10, 1973, in Tulia, Texas. She married Joel Guebara June 23, 1991, in Odessa. Mrs. Guebara was a graduate of Permian High School in 1992. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and she was a full-time mom. She was survived by her husband, Joel Guebara; sons, Andrew Joel Kix Guebara and Kristian Hope Guebara; parents, Jose and Simona Orona; brothers, Rudy and Roger Orona, all of Odessa. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Jack W. Black SAN ANGELO Jack W. Black, 88, of Big Lake died on Monday, June 30, 2003, in Big Lake, Texas. Jack was born Sept. 3, 1914, in Morgan, Texas, to Myrtle Doty and Earnest Black. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1934 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University in 1939. He played on the Baylor Bears football team from 1935 to 1939. He received his Master of Arts Degree from Sul Ross State University in 1949. Following graduation from Baylor, he taught and coached in Bruceville-Eddy for two years and Temple for one year. In 1943 he moved to West Texas where he was an educator in Big Lake, Eldorado and Iraan until he retired in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son, Ken Black and wife, Katha, of Dallas; daughter Carol Staskus and husband, Al, of Austin. Grandchildren, Brett McAnally and wife, Chrissy, of Austin, Suzanne Anderson and husband, Russell, of Plano and Kacy Black of Nacogdoches. He has five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His favorite hobby was making hunting knives. He was a member of the Big Lake Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. In his earlier years, he was very active in the Concho Valley Boy Scouts of America. In 1961, he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor given to adults for service rendered. He served as a member of the board for Reagan County Hospital and was a member of the board for Trailblazers. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at First United Methodist Church in Big Lake with Rev. Tim Fahrenthold and Rev. J. B. Bitner officiating the service. Interment will be at 4 p.m. at Roby Cemetery in Roby, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Jerry Jack Parker, Kirk Pullig, Jerry Floyd, Henry Settle, Charles Bobb and Rusty Owens. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Twin Buttes Fishing Club members. [070203smith.jpg] Madilene Smith Herbert ODESSA Madilene Smith Herbert left this life on June 29, 2003, for eternity and is awaiting the return of the Lord. She was born on July 20, 1911, in Haskell, Texas, and was brought up in and around Abilene, Texas until she came to Midland, Texas in the late 1920s, and during the year 1944 moved to Odessa, Texas living there 55 years. In March 1999, she returned to Midland. She was the third daughter of six born to her father, Phillip Wesley Smith and her mother, Lillian Lurenda Hulsey Smith. She was the last living member of her father and mothers family and of her generation. Madilene was a charter member of the congregation of the Church of Christ which meets at 21st and Eisenhower Streets in Odessa, Texas. She attended there faithfully for fifty years and until recently, she seldom missed a worship service. She was well versed in the Bible and could quote many verses of Scripture from memory. She read her Bible regularly until she lost her sight at the age of 65. She always enjoyed cooking and in her younger years, she was famous among family members for her Mexican enchiladas and tacos before Mexican food became popular. She enjoyed sewing, piecing, and making quilts in an earlier time when she was caring for family and home. Madilene was quick to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and her only daughter-in-law, Kathryn Sue Jeffries Herbert. Madilene is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert M. Herbert of Midland, Texas; her son, William Kenneth Herbert of Midland, Texas; grandson, Kelly Mark Herbert and his wife, Jane Ellen Herbert, and their children, Levi William Herbert and Sarah Jane Herbert, all of Katy, Texas; granddaughter, Holly Lynn Wesson and her husband, Jeffrey Craig Wesson, and their children Micah Cheyenne Wesson, Jacey Jo Wesson, Craig Weldon Wesson and Cody William Wesson, all of Midland, Texas. She is also survived by a dear niece, Patricia Ann Sibley and her husband, W. L. Sibley, of Odessa, Texas; nephew, Morris Young and his wife, Reba, of Odessa, Texas; nephew, Stanley Reynolds of Midland, Texas; other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 1, 2003 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Eisenhower Church of Christ, 21st & Eisenhower Streets, Odessa, Texas with Burt Groves officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Kelly Herbert, Jeff Wesson, Jonn Sibley, Tom Fulton, Craig Wesson, Cody Wesson, Brian Sibley, Levi Herbert and Tate Sibley. Memorials may be directed to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701, Odessa Christian School, 2000 Doran, Odessa, Texas 79761 or Eisenhower Church of Christ, 807 E. 21st St., Odessa, Texas 79761. In her early life as a child and later during the Great Depression, Madilene and her family suffered some difficult times. She was impacted by those times in her life and was prompted to write the following poem depicting her life and it prophetically took her from her beginning to her last day on earth and into eternity. Traveling Home One day I started a journey. It was at the break of dawn. The earth beneath my feet was like soft cushions as I walked the trail along. The morning sun was sparkling the dew upon the grass. My heart was light and happy as through the woods I passed. In the far distance a huge mountain I could see. It stood so still and silent as if it were waiting for me. I trudged along the pathway, though my feet became weary and slow, And before I seemed to notice, it wasnt morning anymore. Midday had overtaken me and time was passing fast. But the mountain stood patiently waiting. I surely would reach it at last. My thoughts were to go onward and upward, Though the way became rocky and steep, then I struggled, but stumbled for my heart had grown faint and weak. Many years have come and swiftly past and my journey will soon be over, then Ill reach home at last. Madilene Herbert November 1964 _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, July 03, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [070303rojo.jpg] Esteban Orantia Rojo ODESSA Esteban Orantia Rojo, 78 years of age, entered eternal life on July 2, 2003, after a brief illness. Esteban was born on December 26, 1924, in Alpine, Texas. He served as a veteran in the Army in WWII. He took part in the invasion on Normandy, France. For injuries suffered in the line of duty, he received the Purple Heart, for service to his country, Esteban received the Bronze Star, Medal of Good Conduct and an Honorable Discharge. Esteban came to Odessa in 1948. Here, he met Felicita Diaz and they were married on April 30, 1966. That union lasted until her death September 29, 2000. In his lifetime, Esteban worked for the City of Odessas Sanitation Department, several trucking companies, and for the ECISD. Custodial Department until his retirement. He continued to work for the Southside Senior Center, the American Red Cross, the United Way and for Harmony Home. Esteban leaves behind a son, Steven Rojo and his wife, Leticia, of Odessa. He leaves his beloved grandchildren, Socorro Ashely Rojo, Stevan Andrew Rojo and Joseph Paul Rojo all of Odessa; also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday July 3, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Ignacio Cisneros leading the rosary. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2003, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Reverend Gilbert Rodriguez and Deacon Ignacio Cisneros officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jesus Lopez, Alonzo Salgado, Javier Salgado, Jaime Salgado, Marion Salgado Jr. and Bobby Valencia. A special thank you to all family and friends for their love, prayers, and support during this time. A special thank you to Dr. Ghanta, Dr. Kolluru, and MCH ICU staff. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. James Basil Hooper Sr. ODESSA James went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at the age of 66. He came into this world May 22, 1937, in Humphreys County, Tenn. His greatest accomplishment was being a father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Janie and Leon Hooper. He was survived by one brother, Robert Hooper of Tennessee; four children, Allen Owensby, Juanita Russell, James Hooper Jr. and Robert Hooper, all of Odessa; five granddaughters, Crystal Owensby, Tasha Russell, Samantha Russell, Anjie Smiley and Shelby Russell; and one great-granddaughter, Stormy Bunger, all of Odessa. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Interment will be held in Humphreys County, Tenn., Saturday, July 5, 2003. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Sunday, July 06, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [070603omar.jpg] Mary Ann Wunderl Omar ODESSA Mary Ann Wunderl Omar, mother and teacher, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2003. Mary Ann was born to Mary and Joseph Wunderl in San Angelo, TX on December 16, 1943. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph; her brother, Joe Wunderl; and her son, Charlie Burks. Mary Ann was devoted to her own children and to her teaching. She taught in Germany, Seminole, and in Odessa for over 30 years. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lukes United Methodist Church with pastor Kevin Bushart officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at Belvedere Memorial Park in San Angelo. Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Mrs. Omar is survived by: a son, William Burks of Arlington; a daughter, Rene Burks of Odessa; her mother, Mary Hayes Wunderl and brother, John Wunderl, both of San Angelo; a sister, Adele Waring of Vail, Colo.; several aunts, and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be: Curtis Browning, Bryan Browning, Charlie Strackbein, David Valencia, Scott Tombosky, Mike Lackey, and Brad Berhendt. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. [070603helen.jpg] Helen C. Manley ODESSA Helen C. Manley, 89, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Thursday, July 3, at the Hospice House. She was born Dec. 4, 1913 in Joplin, Mo. She worked as a school nurse for 23 years. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, St. Marys Catholic Womens Association and Texas Retired Teachers Association. Helen loved her many friends at the Lincoln Tower Retirement Residence; her dear friend, Chaplain Margaret Ledwith of Medical Center Hospital; her pastor, Rev. Francis Frey of St. Marys Church; her cohorts of the Catholic Women of Odessa organization and her friends and care givers over the years: James (deceased) and Frankie Rush; R.G. and Dorothy (deceased) Lester; and Dorothy Stroka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Manley Jr. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Marys Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Tuesday, July 08, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [070803nunez.jpg] Korkie Nunez ODESSA Memorial services for Korkie Nunez, 41, of Odessa will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Terry Pierce officiating. Services under direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Nunez passed away Sunday, July 6, 2003, at her residence. She was born February 2, 1962, in Odessa. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and graduated from Ector High School. Survivors include her son, Alex Nunez; mother, Eva Munoz; four sisters, Liza Valenzuela and husband, David Luna, Ami Granado, Delma and Sue; five brothers, Eloy, Larry, Rick, Arturo Jr., and Jesse; best friends, Lea Venegas and Julian Luna; mother-in-law, Emelisa Rodriquez; four aunts; one uncle; three Godchildren; various nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Mojo, all of Odessa. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. [070803bean.jpg] Elsie Bean BROWNWOOD Funeral services for Elsie Vida Gober Smith Bean, 82, of Brownwood, Texas, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with her nephew, Dr. Stephen Brazzel, officiating with Ronald Adams and Andy Smith giving eulogies. Burial will follow in Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Texas, under the direction of the Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Born in Bouser, Texas, the eighth of nine children to John and Lucy Gober, Elsie was raised in Brownwood where she married James Eldon Smith who preceded her in death in 1964. They made their home in Odessa, Texas, where they owned Odessa Insulation Company. She retired from Smith Furniture Store in 1991 returning to Lake Brownwood to be near her family. Elsie is survived by a daughter, Sandra Miller of Brownwood, Texas; a son, James Smith of Sweetwater, Texas; grandchildren, Michelle Loyd, Melissa Davis, Amanda Knight and Shelly Smith; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Linnie Green of Midland, Texas, Edna Wagnon of Trinity, Texas, and Inez Lack of Brownwood, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death is L.M. Bean, husband; Jerry Smith, son; brothers, John Albert, Emmitt, Walter and Elton Gober; and sister, Myrtle Adams. The pallbearers will be Clifton Gober, Ray Brazzel, Steve Lack, Tom Lack, David Gober and Fred Adams. The family request that memorials be made to the American Heart Association. [070803grimes.jpg] Mary Evelyn Grimes ODESSA Mary Evelyn Grimes, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2003, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bob Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Mrs. Grimes was born on June 13, 1926, in Chadwick, Illinois. She married Jesse Taylor Grimes III on April 14, 1950, in Odessa at St. Marys Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1986. Mrs. Grimes attended nursing school in Illinois, and moved to Odessa in 1949 to assist other nurses here during the Polio epidemic. Since that time, she has worked for Headlee Hospital, Drs. Rainer, Wood, Lily, and Heston. She also worked for Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Grimes was a member of the American Legion Womens Auxilliary. Survivors include a son, Taylor Grimes of Odessa; a daughter, Dana Harrington of Odessa and her husband, Dale; grandchildren, Joseph, Emily and Sarah Harrington, and Tiffany and Taylor Grimes. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday July 8, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials have been requested to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. [070803aley.jpg] Ernest Nathern Aley ODESSA Ernest Sonny Nathern Aley, 58, went to our Father in Christ on July 7, 2003, at his home in Odessa. He was born in Levelland, Texas, on February 19, 1945. He was an oil field worker and has lived in Odessa ll his life. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. He was a beloved father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Aley and Thelma Paschel Oates. He leaves behind two sons, Jack Aley and wife, Gina Aley, of Odessa; and Jr. Aley of Reserve, N.M.; two sisters, Barbara Jean Tolbert of Odessa and Billy Jo Rankin and husband, Don Rankin, of Odessa; four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; four nieces; and one nephew. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 5715 Ector. The family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice. Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home. [070803lewis.jpg] RP Lewis ODESSA RP Lewis, entrepreneur, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2003, in Odessa, Texas. RP was born to Cleo and George Franklin Lewis on May 4, 1927, in Grand Saline, Texas. He married Patsy Marie Jones on December 2, 1950, in Snyder, Texas. RP served in World War II as an Army officer. Except for his years in the service, he worked in the oil fields of West Texas. In 1963, RP and his wife Patsy founded their own business, Lewis Casing Crews, an oil field service company, in Odessa. RPs success as an entrepreneur in his numerous business dealings were based on his faith in God, his fair and honest spirit, and the fact that he always kept his word. RP lived an exciting life of 76 years full of laughter and adventure. His favorite activities over the years have been family gatherings at his mountain home in Ruidoso, bass and trout fishing, bird hunting, gardening, swimming, and reading. RP is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy; daughter, La Donna Lewis Weaver; sons, Franklin and Patrick Lewis; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren which have been the light of his life; four brothers; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. RP was a Christian, and a memorial service to honor him will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Oden officiating. The Lewis family will receive visitors on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, July 09, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ No Photo Available Mary Grant ODESSA Mary J. Grant, 82, of Houston passed away Sunday, July 6, 2003. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pasadena. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Cryer and husband, Jerry, Connie Crowder and husband, Eddie; son, Ronnie Preston Grant and wife, Thylia; brother, Virgil Byerly; sisters, Juanita Miliam, Peggy Fansler and Betty Jo Burton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Services entrusted to Grand View Funeral Home. [070903richard.jpg] Richard Dick Heine MIDLAND Richard Dick Heine, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003. He was born July 10, 1933, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Carl Heine and Una Dillard Heine. Dick started in the oil service business at the age of 19 and has been in the business for 53 years, having owned his own company several years. Dick was a semi-retired consultant for Precision Pressure Data in Midland. Dick is survived by his wife of 28 years, Eula Heine of Midland, TX; daughter, Elizabeth Pumpelly of Dallas, TX; son, William Heine of Dallas, TX; daughter, Shannon Kizer of Midland, TX; brother, Gerry Heine of Waxahachie, TX; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Thursday, July 10, 2003 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jim Snodderly, Floyd Allen, Chris Pumpelley, James Pumpelley, Jim Blair and Jim Blocker. [070803grimes.jpg] Mary Evelyn Grimes ODESSA Mary Evelyn Grimes, 77, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2003, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bob Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Mrs. Grimes was born on June 13, 1926, in Chadwick, Illinois. She married Jesse Taylor Grimes III on April 14, 1950, in Odessa at St. Marys Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1986. Mrs. Grimes attended nursing school in Illinois, and moved to Odessa in 1949 to assist other nurses here during the Polio epidemic. Since that time, she has worked for Headlee Hospital, Drs. Rainer, Wood, Lily, and Heston. She also worked for Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Grimes was a member of the American Legion Womens Auxilliary. Survivors include a son, Taylor Grimes of Odessa; a daughter, Dana Harrington of Odessa and her husband, Dale; grandchildren, Joseph, Emily and Sarah Harrington, and Tiffany and Taylor Grimes. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday July 8, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials have been requested to the Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, July 10, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [071003billy.jpg] Billy Ray Hart FORT WORTH Billy Ray Hart, 78, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Fort Worth, leaving behind his wife of 57 years. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at River Oaks Baptist Church, 1515 Long Ave., River Oaks, 76114, with Pastor Jim Lemons officiating. Billy Ray was born March 6, 1925, in Sweetwater, Texas. He served in the United States military retiring after 20 years of service as a recruiting officer for the Air Force. He was a member of the River Oaks Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hart; sons, Ronny Hart of Colorado Springs, Colo., Donny Hart of River Oaks and David Hart of Fort Worth; daughter, Tammy George of Azle; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Doris Tomlin of Odessa. Services entrusted to Greenwood Funeral Home. [071003pool.jpg] Brian Pool ODESSA Funeral services for Brian Christopher Pool, age 29, of San Antonio, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Weymouth officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Park. He passed away in San Antonio on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Mr. Pool was born November 15, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He was a student at San Antonio College. He was a member of Parker Heights Christian Church. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lina and Larry Murray of Odessa; his father and stepmother, Ben and Lenora Pool of Sonora; his sister, Rachael Pool of Odessa; his stepgrandfather, Ed Murray of Odessa; and stepgrandmother, Irma Luckie of San Angelo. He is also survived by four stepbrothers, Shannon Rushing, Trey Rushing, Levi Pool and Jason Murray; and a stepsister, Candice Joyner. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Friday, July 11, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ No Photo Available Eraclio Espinoza Jr. ALPINE Eraclio G. Espinoza Jr., 55, of Alpine, was called to Our Lord Monday, July 7, 2003. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Father Rick Ruiz officiating. Military burial will be at Holy Angels Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Geeslin Funeral Home. Mr. Espinoza was born October 7, 1947, in Alpine to Esperanza Garcia and Eraclio Espinoza Sr. Eraclio was wed on June 4, 1973, to Eloisa Guerrero. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While in service, Eraclio was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He also achieved the status of sharpshooter with the M-14 and M-16 rifles and was an expert marksman with the M-60 machine gun. Eraclio had been employed by the United States Postal Service for 30 years. He was a member of the VFW and the Catholic Church. Eraclio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Eloisa Espinoza of Alpine; his daughters, Gina Mata and Jennifer Garica, both of Alpine; his sons, Michael Espinoza, Jesse Acosta and Abel Losoya, all of Alpine, and Eddy Acosta of El Paso; his mother, Esperanza Espinoza of Alpine; his sisters, Sylvia Rodriguez and Carmen Rodriguez, both of Fort Stockton, Rebecca Acosta, Marcela Molinar, Mary Conant and Clemencia Reyes, all of Alpine; his brothers, Jesus Jose Espinoza and Raymond Espinoza, both of Alpine; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. [071003pool.jpg] Brian Pool ODESSA Funeral services for Brian Christopher Pool, age 29, of San Antonio, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Weymouth officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Park. He passed away in San Antonio on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Mr. Pool was born November 15, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He was a student at San Antonio College. He was a member of Parker Heights Christian Church. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lina and Larry Murray of Odessa; his father and stepmother, Ben and Lenora Pool of Sonora; his sister, Rachael Pool of Odessa; his stepgrandfather, Ed Murray of Odessa; and stepgrandmother, Irma Luckie of San Angelo. He is also survived by four stepbrothers, Shannon Rushing, Trey Rushing, Levi Pool and Jason Murray; and a stepsister, Candice Joyner. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday, July 12, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [071203dabney.jpg] Dabney Blaylock BLACKWELL Dabney Winston Blaylock, 61, of Blackwell went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 10, 2003. He was born Dec. 7 1941 in Littlefield, Texas, to Ottis and Agnes Blaylock who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brother Gordon Blaylock and sister Sharon Blaylock. He married Frances Bessire on October 12, 1962. He worked as a General Electric Technician in Odessa for 28 years retiring in 1996. After retirement, he and Frances made Blackwell their permanent home. Dabney loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Dabney will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Frances of Blackwell; daughter, Shauna McGlothlin and her husband, Wayne, of Temple; two sons, Gayland Blaylock and his wife, Kim, of Odessa, and Kyle Blaylock also of Odessa; and four grandchildren, Toby McGlothlin, Amanda McGlothlin, Chris Crane and Kaitlyn Blaylock; sisters Marieta Wilkinson of Muleshoe, Marie Robertson of Frisco, Debra Lose of Oregon; and brother, Lewis Blaylock of Bridgeport. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the First Baptist Church of Blackwell with Brother Tom Hiser officiating. Interment will be at Blackwell Cemetery. Arrangement by Shaffer Funeral Home of Bronte. Pallbearers will be Howard McKay, Daniel Gawlik, Tom Harries, Charles Lisso, Bob ONeal and Lee Womack. Dabneys family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Vemuru and his staff and the staff of Hospice House of Odessa for their compassionate care. Memorials can be made to Hospice House of Odessa. [071003pool.jpg] Brian Pool ODESSA Funeral services for Brian Christopher Pool, age 29, of San Antonio, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Weymouth officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Park. He passed away in San Antonio on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Mr. Pool was born November 15, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He was a student at San Antonio College. He was a member of Parker Heights Christian Church. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lina and Larry Murray of Odessa; his father and stepmother, Ben and Lenora Pool of Sonora; his sister, Rachael Pool of Odessa; his stepgrandfather, Ed Murray of Odessa; and stepgrandmother, Irma Luckie of San Angelo. He is also survived by four stepbrothers, Shannon Rushing, Trey Rushing, Levi Pool and Jason Murray; and a stepsister, Candice Joyner. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home [071203rosa.jpg] Rosa Amelia Santoyo ODESSA Funeral services for Rosa Amelia Santoyo, age 55, of Odessa, are scheduled for 12 p.m. Noon on Monday, July 14, 2003, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be a rosary at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Mrs. Santoyo was born June 27, 1948 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico to her parents Luis Estela and Rosa Estela Carrion. She passed away, Friday, July 11, 2003 at Medical Center Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. She married Pedro Santoyo on Sept. 11, 1965 in Chicago, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Santoyo; her son, Pedro Santoyo, Jr. and wife, Maria; her three daughters, Rosa Lopez and husband, Juan, Yolanda Ewing and husband, Scott, and Maria Guadalupe Santoyo, all of Odessa; her sister, Carmen Estela of Puerto Rico; and seven grandchildren. The family requests that anyone attending the funeral services or rosaries, will not wear black clothing. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Wade Manchell [071203slough.jpg] Slough, Sr. ODESSA Pagosa Springs resident, Wade Manchell Slough, Sr. died in his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2003. He was 88 years old. Wade was born in Holder, Texas on May 8, 1915 to Grover Cleveland Slough and Nancy Melissa Wade. He attended high school in Goldsboro, TX and earned his CPA through LaSalle University. On October 20, 1941 he married Nona Audrey Pike in Odessa, TX. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the 36th Division, M Company, 143rd Infantry. He then transferred to the 36th Signal Company during World War II and received the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service. He obtained the rank of T/Sergeant in the T&T section. He made beachhead landings at Salerno, Italy and St. Raphael, France and was honorably discharged on July 1, 1945. After his military service he went to work for the United States Postal Service. He served as postmaster in Odessa, TX for 20 years. He retired in 1972. He earned his commercial real estate license and was active in sales for 18 years before moving from Odessa to Pagosa Springs in 1991. Wade served as Deacon for many years at the First Christian Church in Odessa, TX. He was a Charter Life Member of VFW Post 4372 and served as its first full time commander. He was a Master Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Odessa Toastmasters Club, and the Rotary Club. Wade is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, W.C. Bud Slough, and Aubrey Slough and his sisters, Cleo, Dollie and Myrtle. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Slough of Pagosa Springs; his son and daughter-in-law, Wade, Jr. and Cheryl Slough, of Plano, TX; his daughter Brenda Cockrell of Dallas, TX; his daughter and son-in-law Rune and George Scott of Odessa, TX; his brother and sister-in-law, G.C. and Dorinda Slough; his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bob Szosthowski; his grandchildren, Sean, Clint and Tamara Cockrell; Wade III, Brent and Rachel Slough; Sherry Adams and Michelle Hendrickson; his great grandchildren, Blake and Chase Adams and Caitlin and Caroline Cockrell. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Sunday, July 13, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [071303Santoya.jpg] Rosa Amelia Santoyo ODESSA Funeral services for Rosa Amelia Santoyo, 55, of Odessa, are scheduled for noon Monday, July 14, 2003, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Saturday and another is to be said at 6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Santoyo was born June 27, 1948, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to her parents Luis Estela and Rosa Estela Carrion. She passed away, Friday, July 11, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. She married Pedro Santoyo on Sept. 11, 1965 in Chicago, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Santoyo; her son, Pedro Santoyo Jr. and wife Maria; her three daughters, Rosa Lopez and husband Juan, Yolanda Ewing and husband Scott and Maria Guadalupe Santoyo, all of Odessa; her sister, Carmen Estela of Puerto Rico; and seven grandchildren. The family requests that anyone attending the funeral services or rosaries, will not wear black clothing. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [071303Warren.jpg] Cleburne S. Warren Funeral Services for Cleburne S. Warren, 83, of Odessa, have been set for 4 p.m. Monday at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church, located on the corner of 52nd Street and Bonham Avenue. The Rev. Jimmy Law, pastor of the church, will preside, with the service under the direction of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family visitation for Cleburnes family and friends will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie of the home; and three sons, Gary Warren and wife Shelly reside in Odessa, as do two of Cleburnes grandchildren, Heather and Megan. Johnny Warren and wife Marla reside in Cedar Park, as do two more of Cleburnes grandchildren, Dustin and Brice Bruette. Wade Warren and wife Carolyn live in Snyder. Their children and Cleburnes other grandchildren are Leslie Ann Hargrove and husband Rafe of Austin, along with their children and Cleburnes two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Dylan. Other grandchildren are Shannon Warren of Austin, Jason and Shelly Warren of Dallas and Tyler and Kristen Warren of San Angelo. Survivors on his mothers side of the family include a cousin, Billy Ed Nance of Cedar Park and an aunt, Veet Dyer of Denton and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Franklin Warren and his mother, Mae Nance Warren, both of Del Rio; a brother, Joe Warren, and a sister, Jenni V Grimes. Cleburne was a veteran of World War II, serving aboard the submarine the USS Hammerhead. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and was honorably discharged in 1946. No one is sure why Cleburne decided to join the Navy, but the fact that he and a couple of cousins once tried to fly off a barn in Pecos using turkey feathers as wings might have helped him in this decision. He used his skills learned in the Navy as a telegraph operator in his civilian life in Humble Oil and Refining Companys Kemper Station near Big Lake, as he relayed what was going on in the station down the line to Houston via the telegraph. His Navy connections continued after leaving Humble as he went into his own vending machine business through a Navy buddy. He made a good living for his family with the machines that were scattered all over West Texas and into Arizona and California and up into the Dakotas. Many an evening was spent around the kitchen table rolling coins after he returned from one of his trips. It took real dedication to operate a business like his, as he would leave Odessa with his station wagon loaded down with replacement machines, parts and merchandise. As a matter of fact, he was so dedicated in his job that he did not let a threat by the Arizona mob that he take all his machines out of that state or they would destroy them, deter him from making a living for his family. Besides a car load full of coins, he always came back from one of his trips with something interesting, such as a Japanese-styled console television that he only gave up a couple of years ago reluctantly, but gladly. He was an avid Permian High School football fan and the holder of season tickets for many, many years. If he was on the road in central New Mexico on Friday nights, he would start driving toward Odessa until he could pick up the broadcast of the game on his car radio. Once he picked it up, he would listen to the entire game parked alongside the road. Cleburne, Bonnie and neighbors, Bill and Flo Millhollon, made a number of PHS playoff games over the years, but perhaps none as memorable as one to Wichita Falls to play the Coyotes. They came across a dead coyote tied to a fence and they thought it would be a real show of support for the Panthers if they tied the coyote to their vehicle and drove around Wichita Falls with it tied to the back of the station wagon. They did just that, much to the delight of the other Panther fans following the team. He was a hard worker, an honest man and a true friend to many in his neighborhood. His good natured jabs will be missed. Cleburne always took pride in his yard, even worrying from his hospital bed the last couple of weeks following heart surgery, whether it had been mowed and watered. And while he wanted the neatest, greenest yard possible, he never objected to the countless Whiffleball games played in the backyard that ultimately showed the wear and tear of kids running bases. He loved to grow tomatoes, and in his back yard now, are the grandest tomato plants youll ever hope to see. Despite being loaded down with tomatoes, they have seemed to be growing higher and higher over the last couple of weeks just like they are reaching toward Heaven. Maybe they are, so that he will be able to reach down and pluck one himself as he most surely deserves. Pallbearers for Cleburne will be David Halbert, Haskell Williamson, Charles Weinacht, C.J. Warren, Billy Ed Nance and Tommy Milhollon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brice Buette, Dustin Bruette, Dylan Hargrove, Rafe Hargrove, Jason Warren, Tyler Warren and James Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. [071303Koch.jpg] Carl W. Koch ODESSA Carl W. Koch, beloved father and husband, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Center in Odessa after a short illness. He was 91. Carl was born in Holton, Kan., on Jan. 24, 1912, to Ethel and John Koch. He grew up in northeast Kansas on the family farm and graduated from Holton High School in 1929. In 1932, he enrolled in Kansas University and graduated in 1936 with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company as an engineer, and after 41 years of service, retired in 1977. Carl was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve Corps of Engineers in 1936 and was honorably discharged as a captain from the U.S. Army Bureau of Ordinance in 1946. He married Pauline Polly Saunders on Sept. 2, 1939, in Borger, Texas; they were married for 64 years. During World War II, he lived and worked for the Department of Defense in Torrance, Calif., and following the war, the family lived in Borger, Texas, and Bartlesville, Okla., until 1977 when they moved to Odessa. Carl was preceded in death by his mother, father, wife and brother, Halstead Koch. He is survived by sons, Carl T. Koch and wife Mary Ann of Odessa and Richard L. Koch and wife Margie of Keller, Texas; he has six grandchildren, Michelle Hawkins and husband Wade of Odessa, Kurt Koch and wife Heather of Tulsa, Okla., Carla and Chris Koch of Keller; and two great-grandchildren, John Thomas and Timothy Hawkins, both of Odessa. Carl will be missed by the many friends made during his lifelong association with Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger and Bartlesville. A chapel memorial service at Sunset Memorial Gardens will be followed by interment at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003. The Rev. Dave Dineen of Asbury Methodist Church in Odessa will officiate the service. Pallbearers are Don Koch, Kurt Koch, Christopher Koch, Wade Hawkins, John Thomas Hawkins and Timothy Hawkins. The family of Carl Koch extends its deepest appreciation to Home Hospice and especially Seabury Nursing Center for their excellent care and concern. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Monday, July 14, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [071403gonz.jpg] Justo Deanda Gonzales ODESSA Justo Deanda Gonzales, 81, a retired Sexton for Sunset Memorial Gardens, died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Mr. Gonzales lived in Odessa and was previously from Shafter, Texas. He is survived by three sons, Robert Gonzales and Oscar Gonzales, both of Odessa, and Hector Gonzales of Houston; two daughters, Gloria Garcia and Margie Valenzuela, both of Odessa; and five sisters, Paula Fuentes and Lola Vasquez, both of Marfa, Maria Cortez of Presidio, Blanca Nunez of Houston and Jesuita Gonzales of Shafter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo Gonzales; his father, Ireneo Gonzales; and his mother, Micaela Deanda. He was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Shafter, Texas, the son of Ireneo and Micaela (Deanda) Gonzales. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Tuesday, July 15, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [071503justo.jpg] Justo Deanda Gonzales ODESSA Justo Deanda Gonzales, 81, a retired Sexton for Sunset Memorial Gardens, died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Mr. Gonzales lived in Odessa and was previously from Shafter, Texas. He is survived by three sons, Robert Gonzales and Oscar Gonzales, both of Odessa, and Hector Gonzales of Houston; two daughters, Gloria Garcia and Margie Valenzuela, both of Odessa; and five sisters, Paula Fuentes and Lola Vasquez, both of Marfa, Maria Cortez of Presidio, Blanca Nunez of Houston and Jesuita Gonzales of Shafter; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo Gonzales; his father, Ireneo Gonzales; and his mother, Micaela Deanda. He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Shafter, Texas, the son of Ireneo and Micaela (Deanda) Gonzales. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. [071503don.jpg] Don Bilbrey ODESSA Don Bilbrey, 70, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bilbrey was born on April 17, 1933, in Wilburton, Okla., to Rufus Edward Bilbrey and Fannie Marie Morgan. He married Ann Collom on April 5, 1955, in Peacock, Texas. They moved to Odessa in 1963, where he worked as a truck driver for Trey Trucks for 17 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Charles and Harry Bilbrey; a sister, Bertie Pauline Randolph; two grandsons, Jack Daniel Everhart and Shaun Todd Guyett; and a son-in-law, Earl Tipton. He is survived by: His wife, Ann of Odessa; two sons, Jackey Don Bilbrey and Roger Dale Bilbrey of Odessa; four daughters, Connie Lee Everhart, Dorothy Ann Tipton, Mary Jean Bilbrey, and Deborah Louise Register, all of Odessa; seven grandsons, John David Everhart, Ricky Don Tipton, Tony Edward Bilbrey, Brandon Dwayne Bilbrey, Dusty Ray Guyett, Zachary Ryan Bilbrey, and Eric Shae Bilbrey; three granddaughters, Sherry Annett Whitehurst, Lisa Ann Robinson and Tanya Renee Ornelas; two great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; a brother, Clarance Bilbrey of Lake Jackson, Texas; and a sister, Dorothy Mae Schraeder of Odessa. Pallbearers will be: Carl Dismuke, John Crawford, Lewis Chandler, Lance Novak, Zack Bailey and David Tipton. Yvonne Frymire JAL, N.M. Yvonne Frymire, 67, of Jal, N.M., died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the Home Hospice House in Odessa. She was born December 22, 1935, in View, Texas. Yvonne married Carl Frymire February 19, 1955, in Lawn, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by one son, Warren Frymire in 1997; two sisters; and one brother. She was a 45-year resident of Jal and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a nurses aide at the Jal Clinic. She is survived by one son, Sidney Frymire and his wife, Paula, of Crane; daughter, Carla Wilson of Jal, N.M.; an grandchildren, Kristie Nelson and husband, Steve, of Gainesville, Kayla Kelsey and Kurtis Frymire of Crane, Nina Frymire of Navasota, Tasha and Brittany Wilson of Jal, N.M., and Janeese Dunn of Jal, N.M. Services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Jal with the Reverend Tim Duncan officiating. Burial will be at the Jal Cemetery, one mile south of Jal, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House in Odessa, Texas, or to the Carolyn Aubrey Fund in Jal, N.M. Pallbearers will be LeRoy Wilkerson, Bill Lewallen, Doyle Rheay, Dewayne Chesser, Alvin Antley and J.D. Jackson. [071503cruz.jpg] Senorina G. Cruz ODESSA Jesus spoke to them , saying, I am the light of the world, Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12 Our heavenly father has taken our beloved mother, mother in- law, grandmother, and great-grandmother to his house to rest. Senorina G. Cruz, 74 years of age, passed away on July 12, 2003, at The Hospice House in Odessa. She was born to Braulio and Maria Garcia on June 16, 1929, in Portales, N.M. She was raised in Presidio, Shafter and Grandfalls, Texas. Later she came to live in Odessa during her teenage years. She met Jose Angel Cruz Sr. in 1951 and married him on August 7, 1951, in Fairview, N.M. She was a Guadalupana from Our Lady of San Juan Church and later became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was strong in her Catholic faith and she was devoted to praying the rosary daily. She has passed this strong faith to her children and grandchildren. She will be truly missed by her family who loved her so much. Senorina is survived by her four children, Jose Angle Cruz Jr. and wife, Sylvia, of Odessa, Ector Cruz Sr. of Odessa, Ismael Cruz and wife, Mary Helen, of Odessa, Rosa Maria Sisneros and husband, Joe Sisneros, of Odessa. Nine grandchildren, Ector Cruz Jr., Joanna Cartwright, Jeanette Cruz, Danny Cruz, Joe Angel Cruz III, Tina Marie Hughes, Edward Sisneros, Anjelica Sisneros, and Ismael Cruz Gaitan. 19 great-grandchildren, Vanessa Vasquez, Ceretha Cartwright, Kimberly Cruz, Ryan Ellis, Jaquelin Cruz, Kristian Cruz, Fabian Cruz, Arianna Hughes, Klarrissa Cruz, Kayla Cruz, Rudy Lynn Cartwright, Marissa Hughes, Nathan Cruz, Keli Cruz and Joley Anna Cruz. She is survived by her two sisters, Apolonia Garcia of Richardson, Texas, Tomasa Barrientes of Odessa; three brothers, Valentin Garcia, Jose Garcia, and Jesus Garcia, all of Odessa. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992, Jose Angel Cruz Sr., of 41 years of marriage, on June 23, 1992; her father, Braulio Garcia; mother Maria C. Garcia; sister, Socorro Juarez; brother, Isabel Garcia; and grandson, Earl Joe Lee Sisneros Jr. A rosary will be recited on Monday evening at 7 p.m. at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday July 15, 2003, at noon at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ector Cruz Jr., Danny Cruz Sr., Joe Joey Angel Cruz III, Edward Sisneros, Paul Hughes and nephew, Ignacio Cruz Jr. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. [071503lou.jpg] Virginia Lou Lou Ray Ray ODESSA Virginia Lou Lou Ray Ray of Odessa died Sunday, July 13, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Home. She was born April 23, 1921, in Breckenridge to Jessie James and Doris Jackson. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Ector County Cemetery with Rev. Bob Bratcher officiating. She is survived by a daughter, Stormy Daniels and her husband, W.R. Willie of Odessa; grandchild, Lisa Exline of Allen; three great-grandchildren, Amber Morris, Cade Morris and Makayla Exline, all of Allen; and a great-niece, Pamelia Hunter. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster.