Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Marion Henderson passed peacefully in the early morning of March 7 in Coral Springs, Florida. Marion and her twin sister (Heather-deceased) were born in Ft. Worth, Texas to Amelia and Edward Henderson of Royalty, Texas in 1940. Marion and Heather were athletic, well-liked, and graduated from Grandfalls-Royalty High School in 1958. The twins were inseparable until later in life...

Mar 6, 2022

Sandra ‘Kay’ Keese Watts, 73, passed peacefully over to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Odessa, Texas, the wife of former Monahans Police Chief Dave Watts, was born in Monahans on August 14, 1948, to Ollie and Grace Keese.

She was the tenth child of thirteen children born to the family. Her family moved...

Mar 5, 2022

Gilberto Daniel Venegas, 35 years old, passed away on March 5, 2022, in Monahans, Texas.

Daniel was born on August 9, 1986, in Monahans, Texas to Maria Olga Venegas-Cerda. He was raised and grew up in Monahans.

As a teenager he would spend his summers in the family ranch in Mexico with his grandparents. There...

Feb 26, 2022

Dominga Corrales Espino, 70 of Monahans passed away in her home surrounded by her family, on February 26, 2022.

Minga was born in Pecos, Tx to Valentine Leyva Corrales and Irene Machuca Navarrette on February 24, 1952.

Minga married the love of her life Norberto Zavala Espino on September 9, 1972 in Presidio, Tx. They...

Feb 15, 2022

Robert Rodriquez Najar, 95 years, passed away on February 15, 2022 in his home with his wife who he was married for 74 years with and his daughter by his side.

Robert was born on September 13, 1926 in Fort Davis, Texas to Nicholas and Anastacia.  He grew up in Fort Davis, moved around to...

Feb 14, 2022

Frankie Alline, 78 of Monahans, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022 in Monahans.

Friends and family are at ease knowing she is celebrating while singing and dancing with her parents, brothers and sisters at Christ's feet.

Alline was born on October 17, 1943 to Joe Frank Langley and...

Feb 8, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Gabino Baltazar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 8, 2022

Janie Alvis Brandenburg, 77, was surrounded by her loving family when she went to meet her Savior on February 8, 2022, in Monahans, Texas. She was born on November 23, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas to Alvis Abernathy and Lea Eva Abernathy. The family moved to Grandfalls, Texas in 1955.

Janie was happily married to Ronnie...

Feb 6, 2022

Abelardo Millan, 76, of Big Lake, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Abelardo was born in Pecos, Texas to Mary Vejil on April 3, 1945. Growing up, Abelardo attended Pyote High School. He served in the U.S. Army fighting in the Vietnam War. He worked several years with Mobile and was currently employed with NAPA Auto...

Feb 2, 2022

Bruce Terry, 64 of Monahans, Texas passed away peacefully at his residence. Bruce was born January 27, 1958, to Catherine Terry McCowan, and Willie McCowan in Pecos, Texas. He received his education in the Pecos Public School District. As a teenager Bruce started working in the oilfield where he became a truck driver. Truck driving was his passion along...

Feb 1, 2022

Sofia Armendariz, 65 of Monahans, Texas passed away February 1st of 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She was born in El Pobenir, Chihuahua on September 18, 1956, to Adela and Jesus Rodriguez. She worked for Monahans ISD as a janitor for six years. Sofia was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Sofia is...

Jan 29, 2022

Jose E. Najar, 75, of Monahans, Texas went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 29, 2022 in Monahans, Texas. Jose was born in Marfa, Texas to Carmen and Andres Najar on September 22, 1946.

Jose Najar is preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Andres Najar, his son Jose Najar, brothers Socorro Espinoza and...

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...