Obituaries
Gordon White
May 20, 2021
Gordon Duane White, 76, a proud lifelong Texan, was born in Pittsburg, Texas, on
September 18, 1944, to parents, Thomas Gordon Richard White and Emma B. Thompson.
After a short illness, Gordon departed from this Earth on May 20, 2021, in Monahans, Texas, where he’d been a resident for over 40 years.
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Beth Avary
May 9, 2021
Beth Avary aged 82, from Odessa, TX Passed away on May 9, 2021 in Hobbs, NM. Beth was born in Monahans, TX to Robert and Florene Avary on November 14, 1938.
Beth was an accomplished RN who devoted her life to raising her daughter and caring for her parents. She was a devoted nurse who never stopped...
Dedra Wetzig
May 9, 2021
Dedra Jae Wetzig, of Monahans, Texas passed away on May 9, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Dedra was born on May 16, 1969 to DJ Mooney and Elaine Mooney in Pecos, Texas.
Dedra attended Monahans Highschool and studies cosmetology. She was a mother, sister, daughter, and a dear friend. She had a love of cooking and feeding the...
Monica Analla (Anaya)
May 3, 2021
Monica Analla (Anaya), 91, of Monahans, was called home on Monday May 3. 2021 at her home in Monahans, Texas.
Monica Analla was born in Loraine, Texas to Miguel and Simona Reyes on May 4, 1929.
Monica was married and preceded by death to Jose R. Analla (Anaya) , and was a long-time resident of...
Ada Gotcher
Apr 26, 2021
Ada Marie Gotcher, age 97, completed her journey to heaven on Monday April 26th, 2021 at her home in Monahans, Texas. Marie was born on November 25, 1923 to John Floyd Titsworth and Elizabeth Pearl Titsworth on the “little place” of the family farm near Glen Cove, Coleman County, Texas. She graduated from Centennial High School in 1942.
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Robert Najar
Apr 22, 2021
Robert “Roger” Najar, 71, of Monahans, Texas passed away on April 22, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his parents and sister, will greatly be missed.
He was born in Fort Davis, Texas to parents Robert and Dolores Najar on May 29, 1949.
Roger lived and grew up in Monahans, Texas until he graduated from...
Jose Carrasco
Apr 19, 2021
Jose “Chepe” Carrasco, 66, of Monahans, Texas passed away on April 19th, 2021 in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital.
Jose was born in Palomas #1 Mulato, Chiuhauhua to Apolonio Carrasco and Santos Olivas on December 7th, 1954.
Jose is preceded in death by his father Apolonio Carrasco, Mother Santos Olivas, sibilings Ruben Carrasco, Marcelina...
Kenneth Mills
Apr 18, 2021
Kenneth Ray Mills, 85, of Lubbock, formerly Monahans, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.
He was born in a farmhouse north of Winters, Texas on January 13, 1936. He was the youngest son of Hallie F. and Evelyn J. Mills (née Yeats). He was raised on the family farm purchased by his grandfather in 1889....
Simon Acosta Sr.
Apr 18, 2021
Simon Acosta Sr., a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2021. He was born to Aurora and Eleuterio Acosta on November 4, 1949.
In September of 1971, he married Alicia Nunez. Together, they raised their family of five children in Monahans, Texas. He spent the majority of his 30 years in...
Deborah Lamas
Apr 17, 2021
Deborah Ann Lamas passed away on April 17, 2021 in Midland, Texas.
Deborah was born in Monahans, Texas to Maria Gutierrez and Pete Martinez on August 27, 1962.
Deborah was a homemaker and was married to Ronald Dyer from Oxnard, California.
Deborah is preceded in death by...
Senaida Rios
Apr 13, 2021
Senaida Rios, 86, of Wickett, passed away on April 13, 2021 in Monahans. She was born in Paloma, Mexico to Gavino Rodriguez and Felix Olivas on July 5th, 1934.
Senaida is preceded in death by her father Gavino Rodriguez mother Felix Olivas, husband Florencio Rios, 2 daughters Josefina and Rosalinda Rios, and 2 sons Pablito and Arturo...
Lucy Gonzales
Apr 8, 2021
Lucy Sanchez Gonzales, 69, a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas fell asleep in death in Odessa, Texas on April 8th, 2021.
Lucy was the second child born to Ferdinand Sanchez Sr. and Feliciana Sanchez on December 23rd, 1951 in Monahans, Texas. She was one of 9 children.
Lucy married Luis...
Manuel Garcia Jr.
Apr 2, 2021
Manuel Ruben Garcia Jr, 39, of Monahans, TX passed away on April 2, 2021 in Monahans, TX in his home.
Ruben was born in Pecos, TX to Manuel Garcia and Cynthia Bejaran on March 12, 1982.
Ruben was a hard worker. Has been since he was 14 years old. His life revolved around his wife...
Mya Moreno
Mar 30, 2021
Mya Moreno, 14, of Monahans, Texas passed away in Monahans on March 30, 2021. Mya was born on January 25, 2007 to Sara Orosco and Patrick Moreno in Odessa, Texas.
Mya was a fun, loving, caring, wonderful and outgoing person. She was very friendly, helpful, and generous. She had a great personality and was very sassy. Mya...
Orlando Garcia
Mar 28, 2021
Orlando Ray Garcia, 33 of Monahans, Texas fell asleep in death on March 28th, 2021in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ray as everyone knew him by was born in Odessa, Texas to Cecilia Marie and Jose Encinas Garcia on February 10th, 1988.
Ray graduated from Monahans High School in 2007. Although he met Mariah his Sr. year,...
Susana Balderaz
Mar 28, 2021
Susanna Balderaz, 89, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 28, 2021. She entered this world on March 15, 1932 in San Pablo, TX, born to Guadalupe Valle and Guadalupe Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Mary Hernandez; son Fidencio Balderaz Jr. and spouse Vori; daughter Jessie Aguilar and spouse Sabino. Grandchildren Gaby Hernandez,...
Epifania Subia
Mar 26, 2021
Epifania Uranga Subia went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday March 26, 2021 in Monahans, Texas. Epifania (Lingo) was born February 10, 1935 in Grandfalls, Texas to her mother Ascension Uranga Subia and Father Felix Subia.
Epifania never met a stranger and always met people with a smile on her face....
Charles Phillips
Mar 13, 2021
Charles Ray Phillips, 51, passed away on March 13, 2021 in Monahans, Texas. Charles was born in Monahans, Texas on May 21, 1969 to Norris Spencer and Linda Phillips Cobb.
Charles graduated from Monahans Highschool in 1987. After graduation he went into the United States Army.
Charles is preceded in death...
J.D. "Jasper Douglas" Stocks
Mar 13, 2021
J.D. (Jasper Douglas) Stocks, 78, passed away at his home next to his wife Karen on March 13, 2021 in Grandfalls, Texas. J.D. was born on November 28, 1942 in Haskell, Texas to Audie and Lydia Stocks. He married his best friend, Karen McKennon on August 1, 1980. You very seldom saw one without the other. They have...
Bernard Blum
Mar 9, 2021
Bernard Lewis Blum was called home to the heavenly father on March 9, 2021 at the age of 68.
He was born April 22, 1952 in Pecos, Texas to Ervin L. and Bernadette Blum. He was raised in the Methodist Church and attended all schools in Monahans, Texas where he graduated in 1970. While attending school he...
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