Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in West Odessa
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Manuela Gomez
Jun 27, 2026
Manuela Galindo Gomez, 91, of El Halcon, Chihuahua, passed away on June 27, 2026 in Odessa, TX in her home surrounded by many of her loved ones.
Manuela was born in El Halcon, Chihuahua to Eladio Galindo Venegas and to Sara Olivas Galindo and was born on August 20, 1934.
Manuela married Antonio Gomez in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, where they began building a...
Miguel Corrales Smith
Jun 27, 2026
Miguel Corrales Smith, age 63, was greeted by the Lord with open arms and passed peacefully on June 27, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1963, to Warren Smith and Ernestina Quintala Corrales.
Miguel was a man deeply rooted in his faith. He prayed and spoke with God every day and faithfully read the Bible, striving to inspire others by...
Pete Martinez Gamboa
Jun 26, 2026
Pete Martinez Gamboa, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1967, to Carlos Natividad Gamboa and Mary Lou Gamboa.
Pete was a reserved man at first, but once he warmed up, his true nature shined, he became a jokester with a gentle heart and a kindness that left a lasting impression on everyone...
Isaac Dominick Carrillo
Jun 15, 2026
Isaac Carrillo, 28, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1998, in Odessa to Christina Pinot and Gabriel Carrillo.
Isaac lived life with a full heart and an unmatched work ethic. He was many things all at once, a student chasing his dreams, a hard worker, a dedicated coach, caring son, and above...
Kayla Torres Galindo
Jun 15, 2026
Kayla Torres Galindo, 30, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Denver City, Texas.
Kayla was born on August 1, 1995, in Odessa, Texas, to Alicia Torres and Luis Galindo. She attended Odessa High School in Odessa, where she formed many lifelong friendships and memories.
Kayla began her career as a Pharmacy Technician at Walmart and through her hard...
Marin Reyes
Jun 6, 2026
Marin Reyes, 85, of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026.
Marin was born on September 7, 1940, in Marathon, Texas, to Jose and Leonor Reyes. He lived a life centered on hard work, family, friendship, and faith in the simple joys that make life meaningful. His legacy of love, strength, and devotion will continue through the generations he...
Gerald Dean Warner
May 26, 2026
Jerry Dean Warner, also known as Gerald Dean Warner, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his mother, Glenda Warner; his son, Glen Warner; and his son by heart, Christian Forbes.
Born on January 1, 1959, in Salina, Kansas, Jerry moved with his family to Odessa, Texas, where West Texas became the place he called home.
Some men...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...


