Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Kay Mathews, 78, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

Kay was born to Opal and Stanley Baker in Kermit, Texas. She was married to her loving husband of 43 years, Jim Mathews. The couple were married in Kermit, Texas in 1977.

She is preceded in death by her parents Opal and Stanley...

Feb 20, 2021

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Feb 17, 2021

Roy Lee Wallace Sr. was born on June 13, 1931 in Falls County to Elmira Nelson Wallace and Horace Thomas Wallace Sr.

He grew up and attended public schools in Troy Texas then, later moved to Dallas Texas.

Roy spent his life working as a mechanic for Texaco until he was able to open his...

Feb 10, 2021

Armando V. Ochoa, 82, of Monahans, TX passed away on February 10, 2021 in Monahans, TX.

Armando was born in Sanderson, TX to Florentino and Manuela Ochoa on July 8, 1938.

Armando is preceded in death by parents, Florentino and Manuela Ochoa, son, Mark David Ochoa, brother Ruben Ochoa, Sr, and sisters, Elfida Ochoa and...

Feb 2, 2021

Paul Edward (Coach) Ables Paul Edward Ables (known by most as Coach or Abe), 86, of Monahans, Texas, passed away February 2, 2021 in Big Spring, Texas. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Harkey Funeral Home, 210 S. Allen, Monahans, Texas. Masonic and Military graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13,...

Feb 1, 2021

Elia Gonzales Speakman, age 75 was called home on February 1, 2021 at home in Monahans, TX. She was born in Grandfalls, TX, on August 9th, 1945 to Pablo (Pete) and Emma Gonzales.

Elia attended school in Monahans. She would later become a licensed hair dresser. She continued her education by getting an associate’s degree.  She married...

Jan 27, 2021

Freddie Lee Wilder, 77 of Monahans, passed away on January 27th, 2021 at 12:35 PM in El Paso, Texas.

Freddie Lee Wilder was born in Monahans, Texas to Arthur William Wilder and Clara Ruth Grigry on November 21st, 1943 at 4:31 AM.

Fred attended Monahans High School. He enlisted in the Navy at the age...

Jan 25, 2021

Josie Calzada Hernandez, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home in Monahans.  Josie was born in Sanderson to Antonio Calzada Sr and Edelmira Coronado Calzada on July 15, 1950.  She resided in Sanderson throughout her childhood and attended Sanderson High School.

On February 12, 1984, Josie...

Jan 23, 2021

Jose Martinez Valle, 75, passed away on January 23, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jose was born on March 19, 1945 in Monahans, Texas to Guadalupe Valle and Guadalupe Martinez Valle.

Jose enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and watching football on tv. Most of all he...

Jan 19, 2021

Pilar Tavarez Levario, 67, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Monahans. He was born on June 17, 1953 to Maria and Pilar Levario in Potrero Del Llano.

Pilar was known to be an all-around prankster. He also enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes and singing karaoke. Above all he loved playing with his grandbabies....

Jan 15, 2021

Billy Dean Neace, 95, beloved husband, daddy, dad, great-granddad, and BillDad, departed from this life, after a brief battle with Covid19, on January 15, 2021. We know that he was welcomed into Heaven by his lord and Savior, his late wife Timmie Neace, and his grandson Stephen Neace, as well as a host of other family members who preceded...

Jan 10, 2021

Esperanza Sanchez Holguin, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

She was born in Monahans, Texas on April 13, 1950 to parents Reynaldo and Guadalupe Sanchez.

Esperanza was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Besides spending time with her family and friends, she devoted her lifetime to helping those around her....

Jan 8, 2021

Oscar Vasquez Rodriguez, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, passed away on January 8, 2021.

Oscar was born to the late Manuel and Gloria Rodriguez on May 17, 1954, and raised in Pecos, Texas.

Oscar is survived by his loving wife, Estela, and his children, Christie Marie (Joey) Munoz, Andrew Michael...

Jan 7, 2021

Santa V. Maldonado passed away on January 7, 2021, at her home in Monahans, TX. Santa was born on November 1, 1928, in Sanderson, TX to Felicito and San Juana Valles. After growing up in Langtry, TX, Santa married Valentin A. Maldonado on October 24, 1949, in Midland, TX. She lived in Sanderson for several years before residing in...

Dec 27, 2020

Cristina Renea Weldy a.k.a Skitlez and Poof, 38, of Monahans, Texas gained her wings on December 27, 2020. She was born on March 15, 1982 in Kermit, Texas to Jimmy Weldy and Georgie Davis.

Cristina loved her children and family. She also loved and cared for animals. Cristina was a very talented and beautiful young...

Dec 21, 2020

Elsie Vires, 82 years of Monahans, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020 in Wickett, Texas. Elsie was born in Conran, Missouri to James and Verda Cawhorn on December 4, 1938.

Elsie was employed for 20 plus years at Ward Memorial Hospital in housekeeping. She always loved being with family. Elsie always had smile on her face,...

Dec 21, 2020

Shirley Ann Hardaway, 85, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on December 21 following a brief illness. Shirley was born March 11, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Raymond C. Couch and Sarah Margaret (Hartshorn) Couch. She attended schools in Des Moines until moving to Pecos, Texas, with her parents at age 11. Shirley...

Dec 18, 2020

Mario Rios, of Monahans, passed away on December 18, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Mario was born in Pecos, Texas to Alvaro and Rosa Rios on March 18, 1958. Mario graduated from Monahans High School and married Virginia Muniz on April 14, 1977. He was employed for 20 years by Zenith Well Services until 1998. He then attended Texas...

Dec 16, 2020

Louise Calley McGrew, 98, of Grandfalls, Texas passed from this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Louise was born in Cherokee County, Texas to Clive Calley and Cora Elliot Calley on January 5, 1922.

Louise was a wife, mother and bookkeeper for her husband Jack. She was a lifetime member of the...

Dec 11, 2020

Lana Renaee Franco, 65, of Monahans, TX, passed away on December 11, 2020 in El Paso, TX.

Lana was born in Monahans, TX to the late Roy C Neel and LaVerne Warden on August 26, 1955.

Lana was a school bus driver for MWPISD for 25 years before retiring in May 2019.  Before working for...