Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Luz Elena Ibarra, 74 years old, passed away on Friday January 28th, 2022, in Monahans Texas. She was born in Melchor Muzquiz, Coah. On July 2, 1947, to Jose Ibarra Moreno and Socorro Elia Guajardo Ibarra, and resided in Monahans, Texas.  Luz was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister. The love she shared with us was one...

Jan 27, 2022

Milani Sophia Ramirez, 22 months, passed away on January 27th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. Milani was born on March 27th, 2020 in Odessa, Texas to Amanda Cruz and Guillermo Ramirez. She was welcomed by her parents, her sisters, Jessamy and Karizma, and her brother Guillermo Jr.

Milani had her family wrapped around her finger...

Jan 25, 2022

Cherry Leta Conley, 73, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Cherry was born in Xenia, Ohio to Art and Leta Webb on January 22, 1949.

Cherry enjoyed gardening and loved all her plants. She also enjoyed going to yard sales. Cherry loved all her grands and greats and...

Jan 23, 2022

Elidia Cano Oyerbides, 85, of Monahans, Texas went to meet her maker January 23, 2022. She was born in Alpine, Texas. Elidia was a hairdresser for years, an accomplished cosmetologist. A member of Grace Fellowship, she attended devotedly.

“Momo” was a loving, dedicated wife for 69 years. She was the most generous woman one could meet. Her...

Jan 23, 2022

Manuel E. Najar, 82, of Monahans, Texas passed away on January 23, 2022 in Monahans, Texas. Manuel was born in Casa Piedra, Texas to Andres and Carmen Najar. He was married to his wife Paula Lopez Najar for 48 years. Manuel worked in the oil field as a roustabout for 20 years. He loved watching wrestling, boxing, and western...

Jan 21, 2022

Sam Vest, affectionately called “Boss” by his grandchildren, entered heaven January 21,2022. He was born May 9, 1935 in Temple, Tx. He was reunited with his parents, Fay Halley and Earl Vest, great granddaughter Story Vest and his cousin Rex Pigmon. He is survived by his wife Jerry Vest, son Vance Vest, daughter Samann Vest Watkins and her husband...

Jan 21, 2022

On Friday, January 21, 2022 Theresa was called home to join her grandparents in Heaven.

Theresa was born on October 28, 1974 to Michael John Oyerbides and Cindy Ruiz Sanchez in Odessa, Tx.

Theresa was a Mom, Grandma, Sister and a good friend. The last two years of her life were...

Jan 16, 2022

Joshua Clint Bingham, 30, Monahans, TX. Passed away on January 16, 2022 in Monahans, TX. Josh was born in Ft. Stockton, TX to Donna Oyerbides and Donald Bingham on March 25, 1991.

Josh attended Monahans High School. If he wasn't occupied caring and loving for his cats he was strumming his guitar or making music. Josh had...

Jan 16, 2022

Charles Onmon Claburn, Sr. affectionately known as Charlie went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Minnie Beatrice Denny Claburn and Joe Ollie Claburn.

Charlie grew up and graduated from Monahans High School in 1953. Charles was a man of many talents. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting,...

Jan 7, 2022

Paula Francisco, 78, of Grandfalls, Texas passed away on Friday January 7, 2022 in Grandfalls. Paula was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Elton and Jewel Cornwell on October 2, 1943. Paula married Charles Francisco on November 28, 1963. She worked at Grandfalls Royalty ISD as a tax assessor collector for 20 plus years. Once she retired, she enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2022

Kimberly Dawn Thompson was born on June 1, 1975 in Kermit, Texas. Kim was called home on January 2, 2022.

Kim loved her family, friends, sunflowers and cooking. Kim’s heart was larger than life. She was passionate for all those she loved- from her dogs, her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, plants, and life itself....

Dec 29, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Turner, 96, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021.

Martha was born in Leagueville, Texas of February 5, 1925 to Wood K McQuien and Charlotte Reeves. She was the youngest of 10 children and affectionately known as “Dink” to her many siblings. Martha was a faithful Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Dec 24, 2021

Janice Evans, 61, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Wickett, Texas.

Janice was born in Fort Worth, Texas to parents  Janie and Curtis Roy on May 20, 1960.

She was a wife, best friend, mother, grandmother, and friend to those of us she left behind. She was a believer, a sweet soul, a...

Dec 16, 2021

Bonnie Kay (Rawling) Kittridge, 72 of Monahans, passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on December 16, 2021 in Monahans. She was welcomed into Heaven by her father, mother and brother, David Lee Rawling.

Bonnie was born on September 21, 1949 in Port Huron, Michigan to Gordon Lee Rawling and Betty Josephine (Clare) Rawling...

Dec 16, 2021

Thursday, December 16, 2021 our precious Momma Jo, Josephine Kinsey Smith entered into heaven’s gates. Momma Jo was born in Bellevue, Texas to Robert Wesley and Mary Francis Kinsey on April 25th, 1942. After graduating high school from Antelope, Texas she fell in love with Richard Allen Smith and they were married September 15, 1961. In their sixty years...

Dec 8, 2021

Linda Marie Crews Weldy at the age of 72 of Monahans, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 8,2021. Linda C. Weldy was born on November 11, 1949, in Delhi, LA to Lucious Crews and Leona Mae Langley. She married Gerald Weldy on October 14, 1995. She was a homemaker. Linda was a loving wife, mother,...

Dec 3, 2021

Alma Louise White peacefully passed away December 3rd, 2021, Midland, Texas, at the age of 99 after a long, loving, and full life. Louise was born in Loraine, Texas, Eunice and Milton Hamilton on March 5th, 1922. Louise graduated from Pecos High School and shortly after married Oma Ray White of Mentone. Upon marrying in 1940, Louise and Ray...

Nov 29, 2021

Susan Diane Clark Burton

Was born on March 14, 1960, in Tacoma Washington to Eldon Lewis Clark and Amy Ruth Clark. Shortly after birth they made the move to Texas. Susan graduated high school in Monahan’s. Then spent the rest of her adult life in Odessa where she married Ricky Burton. She worked for Gulf oil corporation...

Nov 20, 2021

Saturday, November 20th, 2021 marked the unforgettable day our beloved Mary Jane Ulrich earned her holy wings and departed on her well-deserved journey to Heaven.

Born on March 18th, 1932 to Keith and Lola May Carnes, she served as the eldest of five growing up in Rule, Texas, a town with less than 500 at...

Nov 20, 2021

Celestino Olivas passed away at his home on Saturday November 20, 2021, at the age of 81. Celestino was born on April 6, 1940, in Mulato, Chihuahua to Antonio and Fransica Olivas. In 1966 he married the love of his life Maria Olivas. They lived an inseparable life for 54 years.

Celestino enjoyed being outdoors. He was...