Obituaries

May 31, 2025

Tita Madrid falleció pacíficamente a la edad de 68 años el 31 de Mayo de 2025 en el Hospital Medical Center de Odessa, Texas.

El velatorio se realizará el Martes 3 de Junio de 11:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. en la Funeraria Martinez, ubicada en 10137 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764. Se rezará el rosario ese mismo día...

May 30, 2025

Jason Muro, 15, of Odessa Tx. Passed away on May 30th 2025 in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" 10137 W. University Blvd Odessa, Texas 79763 on Thursday June, 5 2025 from 9:00AM to 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM.

Mass will be held at 10:00AM Friday June 6, 2025 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial...

May 20, 2025

James Belcher, a devoted volunteer firefighter and pillar of his community, passed away on May 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and kindness. Born in Odessa, Texas, to James Earl Belcher Sr. and Melloleane Wright, James grew up to graduate from Permian High School.

With a lifelong commitment to serving others, James began his volunteer firefighting career 32...

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

Maria Elena Cabada Diaz 76, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. Throughout life Maria maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love for family and friends. She also expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She was born in Progreso, Durango to Miguel Ita and Micaela Cabada on August...

Apr 3, 2025

Gilbert-Anthony (GA) Rivera, 58, of Odessa TX, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home in Odessa TX.

GA was born Tuesday, April 26, 1966 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX to Gilberto and LuAnn (Ortiz) Rivera. GA met the love of his life, Joann in elementary school. They married in Odessa on June 23, 1990 where they...

Mar 25, 2025

Juan “Juanito” R. Rios was born on October 6, 2008, in Odessa, TX. He was a young man full of life. Juanito was a kid like no other. He had a big heart that matched his smile. A vibrant smile that would light up the room. Growing up he loved to be outside wanting to be like his older brothers...

Mar 20, 2025

Porfirio Gallardo López, 77 años de Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua, falleció el 20 de Marzo del 2025 

en Odessa, Texas.

El Rosario será a las 7:00 pm el Lunes 24 de Marzo, 2025 en la Funeraria Martínez West Chapel.

La velación será a partir de las 10:00am - 9:00pm lunes 24 de Marzo, 2025 en la Funeraria Martínez West Chapel. La misa fúnebre será...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Robert Anthony Reyes, 63, of Odessa, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Wednesday March 19, 2025 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m., and Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home West and Crematory 10137 W University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79764.

Funeral services will be held 10:00...

Mar 4, 2025

Jake Boorigie, 35, of Gardendale TX, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Odessa TX.

Jake was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Lori Cook and Kurt Boorigie on December 16, 1989.

He went to Permian High School, In Odessa TX. Jake worked as an Inspector for Empire Inspection.

Jake is preceded in death by his Father Kurt Boorigie and his paternal grandparents,

maternal grandfather and...

Feb 28, 2025

Eduardo Levario Franco of Odessa passed away on February 28, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Visitation's will be held from 5pm-9pm, Sunday, March 2, 2025, and Monday March 3, 2025, from 10am -9pm with a rosary to be recited at 7pm  at Martinez Funeral Home West Chapel 10137 W University Blvd Odessa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, March 4,...

Feb 21, 2025

Azucena Ramos, 51 años, de Ojinaga, Chihuahua, falleció el 21 de Febrero del 2025 en Odessa, Texas.

El Rosario será a las 7:00pm el Martes 25 de Febrero, 2025 en La Funeraria Martínez West Chapel. 

La velación será a partir de la 1:00pm a 9:00pm el Martes 25 de Febrero, 2025 en La Funeraria Martínez West Chapel.  La misa fúnebre será el...

Feb 1, 2025

Natividad Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Early in life, Natividad was a Karate Instructor where he was a role model for many. He had many qualities in life that included being an artistic body man for motorcycles and lowriders that won many trophies. After retiring, he found a new...

Feb 1, 2025

Fernando Gonzalez, age 49, passed away on February 1st 2025 in Lubbock, TX. 

Fernando was born in Levelland Tx to Socorro Marquez and Carlos Gonzalez on August 17, 1975. He went to school at Odessa high school. He married Veronica Gonzalez on June 24, 1995 in Odessa Tx. Fernando worked as a pipe fitter. He loved to be with his children...

Jan 25, 2025

Lamentamos el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. Jose Francisco Medina Del Tejo, el 25 de Enero 2025 a la edad de 66 años en la ciudad de Odessa, TX.

Los servicios fúnebres serán el Miércoles 29 de Enero de 2025 del 10:00am- 6:00pm en Martínez Funeral Home and Crematory "West Chapel". El servicio de oración será dirigido por Jorge Domínguez a las...

Jan 16, 2025

Alicia R Marquez, 77, Corpus Christi, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Odessa, TX.

Memorial Service will be at 1:00PM Friday, January 24, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home "West Chapel" (10137 W. University Blvd. Odessa, Texas 79764).

Alicia was born in Corpus Christi to Lino Rodriguez and Julie Molina Rodriguez on May 26, 1947. She was married to Vicente Marquez....