Obituaries

Oct 23, 2021

Kenneth Ray Swarb 86, passed from this life on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Monahans, Texas.

Ken was born on December 3, 1934, in Harjo, Oklahoma to Luther Simon Asbury Swarb and Mamie Gertrude Swarb.

He spent his boyhood days in rural Oklahoma.

He attended school at Harjo and graduated in 1953. After...

Oct 23, 2021

LaTresa Aracely Powers, 18 of Monahans, Texas, passed away on 10-23-2021.  LaTresa was born in Houston, Texas to Travis Powers and TalyaRose Plilar on 03-18-2003.  She graduated from Monahans High School in 2021 where she was a Regional Qualifier in Swimming, a powerlifter, and a member of the Track Team.  She was attending Midland College to continue her education...

Oct 23, 2021

Esperanza Jerónimo Reyes Marenco passed into the arms of our Lord on October 23, 2021.

She was born on January 22, 1929, to Otelina Reyes Jerónimo and Salvador Jerónimo in Chiapas, Mexico.

She was a seamstress, a restaurateur, and a devout Catholic, but her passion with raising her family.

She lived in  Monahans, Texas most of...

Oct 15, 2021

Gilberto Grijalva Hernandez, 73, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Friday October 15, 2021 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Gilberto Grijalva Hernandez was born Cd Camargo, Chihuahua to Anastacio Hernadez Zubia and Maria Grijalva Ramirez on April 20, 1948.

Gilberto is preceded in death by his parents Anastacio and Maria Hernandez.

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Oct 10, 2021

Ross Colton Phipps, age 28, passed into the arms of his Savior on October 10, 2021.

He was born October 1, 1993 to Leisa and Calvin Phipps.

At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus and was a member of First Baptist Church. Ross began his school days at Cullender Kindergarten and graduated...

Oct 2, 2021

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Polly Bean went to be with the Lord and Savior. She was born on October 6, 1939, to Ernest and Flossie Bryant in Seymore, Texas. Polly married Connie Bean on December 31, 2005, living in Monahans, Texas until her passing.

Polly was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was very active...

Sep 30, 2021

Jimmy Don Price received his wings at age 56 on September 30, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born May 3, 1965 in Borger, Texas to Martin and Beverly Price. Jimmy was an entrepreneur and business owner, but his passion lied with his family. He married his high school sweetheart, Doretta Thames in 1984. Their sons,...

Sep 29, 2021

Lee Leos, 69, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Lee was born in Monahans on June 18, 1952.

Lee’s biggest enjoyment in life was music. He had a huge collection of CDs.  Lee could also play the piano by ear. His favorite song to play was “Color My...

Sep 29, 2021

Eleazar Zapata Rocha, 51, joined our Lord and Savior on September 29, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Eleazar was born on July 21, 1970, in Del Rio, Texas to Benito Rocha Sr. and Lorenza Flores Zapata.

Eleazar worked in the oilfield till he was injured. He later worked as a construction worker in the Dallas, Texas...

Sep 13, 2021

Cindy Fulfer, 68, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Monahans, Texas.

Cindy was born in Amarillo, Texas to Horace and Iris Blagg on July 14, 1953.

Cindy was a mom, wife, grandma, and a friend to the end! She was a schoolteacher for 33 years. She also worked at The...

Sep 10, 2021

Shirley Imogene Estes, 91 years old, joined our Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021 in Odessa, TX. Shirley was born on November 20, 1929 in Abilene, TX to Hiram Baggett and Adeline Rogers. She received her Bachelors from North Texas University and a Masters from Sul Ross University. In 1957 Shirley married Carl D. Estes Jr. and had...

Sep 8, 2021

Sherrie Lynn Burke McDaniel passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 in Monahans Texas.

Sherrie was born to William (Bill) H. Burke Jr. and wife Sarah Clair on February 22, 1954 in Monahans Texas.

She attended elementary school in Georgia and Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School in 1972. After high school she attended...

Sep 8, 2021

Angela “Kay” Gearard, 59, of Monahans, Texas, passed away September 8, 2021, with her family by her side.

Angela Went to Monahans High and played volleyball and basketball for the Monahans Lady Loboes. She later dropped out of school at 17 when she got pregnant with her first child, Nicole Gearard. A daughter that she loved and...

Sep 7, 2021

Teclo O. Bustamantes, 89, of Monahans, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021. He was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Teclo N. Bustamante and Eloisa O. Bustamante on November 21, 1931. Teclo married the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Gloria Silvas, in Fort Davis on May 14, 1951.

Teclo worked and retired...

Aug 31, 2021

Belinda Joy Sprouse, 48, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Belinda was born on August 16, 1973, to R.A. Russell and wife Glenda Russell in Kermit, Texas. Belinda married the love of her life Allan Sprouse on September 11, 1992, in Monahans, Texas.

Belinda attended high school in Monahans, Texas but soon moved to...

Aug 23, 2021

Avery Nevaeh Contreras, 4, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Avery was born in Odessa, Texas to parents Gladys Lopez and Marcus Contreras on October 14, 2016.

Avery is preceded in death by her grandmother Glenda Contreras and Great Aunt Lana Franco.

Avery is survived by...

Aug 22, 2021

Ludivina “Ludi” Hinojos Marquez, 66, passed away on August 22, 2021 in Grandfalls, Texas. She was born on December 20, 1954 to Angel Gonzales and Otilla Galindo Huerta in Mexico.

Ludi was a extremely hard worker and took much pride in her work. When she wasn’t working in her restaurant cooking for her guest you...

Aug 18, 2021

Margarita Eddylene Nixon, 75, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Plano, Texas.

Margarita was born in Uvalde, Texas to parents Edward and Margarita Moron on December 9, 1945.

She was raised in Uvalde, Texas where she attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic school and Uvalde High School where she graduated in...

Aug 15, 2021

Emma Evalee Tinney Watkins-Ward, 93, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Midland, Texas. Emma was born on November 13, 1927 in Winters, Texas to James Author and Ida Mae Roberts Tinney. Emma married her first love Cecil Edgar Watkins on April 15, 1949 in Brownwood, Texas. After her husband passed away she found her love for James “Jack”...

Aug 13, 2021

Duane Sanders passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 13, 2021.

Duane Sanders was born on July 11, 1958 in Kansas City, MO. and lived the majority of his life in Texas. He was a graduate from Permian High School ( Go MOJO ). He loved people, music, & cooking ( especially Bar-B-Que ). He was...