Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in West Odessa

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Francisco Marufo Aguilar

Francisco Marufo Aguilar

May 15, 2026

Francisco Marufo Aguilar, born in Presidio, Texas, to Jesús and Petra Aguilar, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by friends and family who loved him dearly.

Francisco was a deeply family-oriented man, regarded as a father and grandfather to many beyond his own. He had a remarkable ability to touch lives in meaningful ways, leaving a lasting impression on...

Lidia Rodriguez de Aranda

Lidia Rodriguez de Aranda

Apr 30, 2026

Velorio: Sabado, 2 de Mayo de 2026 de 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM & Domingo, 3 de Mayo de 2026, de 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rosario: Domingo, 3 de Mayo de 2026 a las 7:00 PM en la capilla de Martínez Funeral Home – Oeste

Misa fúnebre: Lunes, 4 de Mayo de 2026,a las 11:00 AM en Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Entierro:...

Sofia "FoFo" Rivera

Sofia "FoFo" Rivera

Apr 27, 2026

Sofía “Fofo” Rivera fue una mujer de fe inquebrantable, excelente esposa, madre, abuela y ser humano, cuya vida fue un reflejo constante del amor de Dios.

Se distinguió por su profunda devoción a la Virgen María, a quien honraba diariamente a través de la oración, su entrega y su confianza absoluta. Fue una persona generosa, siempre dispuesta a ayudar al prójimo,...

Rosalinda Tavarez

Rosalinda Tavarez

Apr 16, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rosalinda R. Tavarez, who went home to be with our Lord on April 16, 2026.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM, with a prayer service to follow at 7:00PM, at Martinez West Funeral Home, 10137 W. University Blvd. Odessa, TX 79764

Funeral service will be held...

Maria Sotelo de Gomez

Maria Sotelo de Gomez

Apr 10, 2026

María Sotelo de Gómez, originaria de Ojinaga, Chihuahua, México, falleció el 10 de abril de 2026 en Odessa, Texas.

El Velorio será Martes, 14 de Abril de 2026 de 12:00 PM hasta las 9:00 PM con el Rosario a las 7:00 PM en la capilla de la Funeraria Martinez Oeste ubicado en 10137 W. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79764

La Misa Fúnebre...

Leonel Santos Nunez

Leonel Santos Nunez

Mar 30, 2026

Leonel Santos Núñez nació el 27 de abril de 1963 en Juárez, Chihuahua, México, hijo de Rosalio Méndez y Eulalia Núñez. Falleció en paz el 30 de marzo de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia.

Leonel fue, ante todo, un luchador. Nunca se rindió y perseveró a través de los momentos y dificultades más duras, lo que lo convirtió en...

Sherry Cook

Sherry Cook

Mar 30, 2026

Sherry Marlene Morris Cook left her earthly home to reside for eternity in Heaven on March 30, 2026, in Midland, Texas.

Sherry was born on August 14, 1953, to George and Marlene Morris in Big Spring, TX. She spent the majority of her life in Odessa, TX. She graduated from Permian High School in 1972. Sherry was baptized in 1965, and...

Maria Elena Casas

Maria Elena Casas

Mar 28, 2026

Maria Elena Gonzalez de Casas, de 84 años, de Odessa, Texas, falleció el 28 de marzo de 2026 en Odessa, Texas.

Velación será martes, 31 de marzo de 2026 de 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM y el Rosario se llevará a cabo a las 7:00 pm en Martinez Funeral Home (West Side). Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las...

Alvaro U. Garcia

Alvaro U. Garcia

Mar 24, 2026

Alvaro U. Garcia, 84, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 24, 2026, passing peacefully in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 27, 1941, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Nicholas and Eva Garcia. Alvaro spent his life dedicated to hard work, family, and faith. A skilled carpenter by trade, he devoted his life...

Armando Bravo Esqueda, Jr.

Armando Bravo Esqueda, Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Armando Bravo Esqueda

Graveside services will be held Saturday,May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am at Santa Rita Cemetery in Sanderson Texas

Armando “Mando” “Cuz” “Primo” Bravo Esqueda Jr. was born on October 6, 1964, in Alpine Texas to Armando Guzman Esqueda and Margarita Bravo Esqueda. He died March 15, 2026, in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy illness. In his words, he stated...

Veronica Ortega Gutierrez

Veronica Ortega Gutierrez

Mar 15, 2026

Veronica Ortega Gutierrez de 51 años de Coyame Chihuahua fallecio el 15 de Marzo 2026 en Odessa Texas.

Veronica estubo casada con Ernesto (Juan) Gutierrez por 28 años y tuvieron a sus tres hijos; Ulysses, Jandiego y Samantha Gutierrez a cuales ella amaba con toda su alma. Veronica era una persona alegre, elegante, y de buen corazon. A Veronica le encantaba...

Richard Eugene Wise

Richard Eugene Wise

Mar 13, 2026

Richard Wise, age 61, passed away March 13, 2026 in Gardendale, Texas.

He was born April 22, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, to Eugene Wise and Nancy Alba Wise. 

Gary Collinsworth

Gary Collinsworth

Mar 1, 2026

Gary Clayton Collinsworth, 77 of Odessa, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Odessa, TX

Visitation will be Thursday, March 05 ,2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 10:00AM at Martinez Funeral Home, located at 10137 W University Blvd, with Taylor Robles of Sherwood Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Cox...

Maria Natera

Maria Natera

Mar 1, 2026

Aviso de Fallecimiento de Maria Natera Maria Natera falleció el 1 de Marzo de 2026 en Odessa, Texas, a la edad de 91 años.

Nació el 22 de Octubre de 1934 en Mulato, Chihuahua, México, hija de sus orgullosos padres, Jesús Rodríguez y Francisca Galindo.

Maria fue una mujer de fortaleza, amabilidad y amor inquebrantable, cuyo espíritu cálido tocó a todos los...

Bernis Lee Lincoln II

Bernis Lee Lincoln II

Feb 15, 2026

Bernis L. Lincoln II, 72, of Odessa, Texas passed away on 15 February 2026 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Sunday, 22 February 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Martinez West Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Martinez West Funeral Home with the David Tunson of Mount Zion Missionary...

Larry Mulloy

Larry Mulloy

Feb 14, 2026

Larry Charles Mulloy was born on January 4, 1953, and passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Levelland TX to Charles Edward & Willa Dee Mulloy on January 4, 1953. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1971 and then proudly served in the Army Ranger Division from December...

ChĆ¢u ā€œCharlieā€ Văn Huỳnh

ChĆ¢u ā€œCharlieā€ Văn Huỳnh

Feb 7, 2026

Châu “Charlie” Văn Huỳnh was born on July 28, 1952, in Saigon, Vietnam, to Tân Nʰʔng Huỳnh and Gįŗ§n Thị Nguyên. He passed away leaving behind a legacy of honor, devotion, and love.

Charlie’s greatest pride was his service to his country. He bravely served as a member of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, fighting during the Vietnam War. His...

Lucelia Ramirez

Lucelia Ramirez

Feb 6, 2026

Lucelia “Lucy” Ramirez, age 84, left this world and entered her heavenly rest on February 6, 2026, at her home in Odessa, Texas. Surrounded by her family, memories and laughter.She was born on June 16, 1941 to her parents, Ernestina and Dimas Hernandez, in Thyina, Texas. She went on to marry Febronio Ramirez on December 18, 1957 in Levelland, Texas....

Ray "Big Happy" Gonzales

Ray "Big Happy" Gonzales

Feb 1, 2026

Ray “Big Happy” Gonzales was born on March 23, 1962. He is preceded in death by his father, Paz Gonzales; his mother, Beatrice Chacon Gonzales; and his sisters, Ophelia Licon and Olean Gonzales.

He leaves behind his son, Joe Edward Ray Gonzales; with grandchildren, Je’lyn Jolie, Esai Boi, Nayeli Faith, Zane Christian, Avonii Ray; and great-granddaughter, Ivory Edith Gonzales; daughter, Jolean...

MarƬa Padilla

MarƬa Padilla

Jan 19, 2026

El entierro ha sido pospuesto para el martes 27 de enero de 2026.

La capilla abrirá a las 1:00 de la tarde el martes para el última despedida y nos dirigiremos al cementerio a las 2:00 de la tarde.

Burial has been postponed for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The chapel will open at 1:00PM Tuesday for final viewing and we will proceed to...