Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

Anna Jacquez Abila of Monahans, Texas received her wings on October 28, 2020 and was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father. She was born on March 5, 1962 to Ricardo and Guadalupe Jacquez in Pecos, Texas.

Anna was a dedicated wife, a loving mother and a larger than life sister who nurtured us all, laughed with us,...

Oct 26, 2020

Shirlee Irene DeFranco, 79, Of Monahans, Passed away on October 26, 2020, in Odessa Texas.

Shirlee DeFranco was born in Monahans to Albert and Irene Crowson on July 20, 1941

Shirlee was easy to talk to and a very understanding person.  She had a heart of gold and

she...

Oct 23, 2020

Manuel went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2020 in Midland, Texas. Manuel Lujan Flores was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Victoriana and Petra Flores. He married the love of his life Albina Morales Flores on May 30, 1959.

The couple moved to Monahans in 1976. Manuel went to work for the City of...

Oct 20, 2020

Jose Neri Lujan, 61, of Monahans Texas, passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020, in Havre Montana.

Jose Neri, was born in Manuel Benavides to Juvencio Lujan & Francisca P. Lujan on January 2, 1959.

Jose Neri, was a loving and caring father, son, grandfather & great grandfather, he was a hard working and always...

Oct 19, 2020

Jacque was born and raised in Chattanooga Tennessee, where she met and married her childhood sweetheart James Scotty Garner. For over three decades the two lived in several states including Virginia, Louisiana, and New Mexico before calling Texas home.

Jacque lived a life of adventure where she backpacked for days at a time through Glacier National, Yosemite,...

Oct 16, 2020

Jesus Granado Garcia, 80, of Monahans, Texas passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at his home. He was born January 19, 1940, in Study Butte, Texas to Matilde and Theadora Garcia. After graduating high school in Marathon, he started his career in the trucking industry. He married his wife, Berta, in Alpine, Texas, on March 14, 1963.

Oct 3, 2020

Gabriel Zubia Acosta, 68, of Monahans, Texas passed away on October 3, 2020 in Monahans, Texas surrounded by family.

He was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Praxedis and Maria Trinidad Acosta on December 23, 1951.  He completed his teaching degree in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1973 and that same year, he and Celia Acosta Brito were also...

Sep 28, 2020

Juan Garcia Olibas gained his wings and went peacefully to be with out Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020. Juan was born in Colorado City, Texas on January 19, 1940 to his parents Angel and Elvira Olibas.

He was a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas. Anyone who knew Juan knew he was the most loving father and...

Sep 27, 2020

Samuel Leonard Burk was born in Grannis, Arkansas, on October 21, 1925, to Edgar Henry Burk and Rula Emma (Sloan) Burk.  Sam moved to Monahans, Texas in 1935, where he resided until his death.  He worked on and off in the oilfield until he began his career as a mail carrier in the 1980’s.  Sam remained a mail carrier...

Sep 17, 2020

Willie James (Wimpy Peewee) Willis Sr. He was born on September 18th 1940 in Coolidge, TX to Emma and Tom Willis. He attended school in Stamford, TX before moving to Monahans, TX. He enjoyed playing cards, cross word puzzles, music, dancing, and entertaining his family and friends. He accepted the Lord as his savior at a young age and...

Sep 16, 2020

Arlen R. Johnson, 88, of Monahans, Texas peacefully passed away at his home on September 16th, 2020.

Arlen was born in Clyde, Texas to Raymond and Laura Johnson on May 19th, 1932.

Arlen was a God loving, prayerful man; humble; respectful; loved to dance and sing; had a kindred spirit; and most of all loved...

Sep 9, 2020

Agustina Alaniz, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Pyote, Texas. Agustina was born on May 28, 1932 to Carlos Rangel and Nieves Mora in St. Hedwig, Texas. Agustina married the love of her life Gregorio Alaniz Sr. in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Agustina is preceded in death by her parents Carlos Rangel and Nieves Mora,...

Sep 8, 2020

Eliseo Steven Mendoza, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Eliseo was born on December 26, 1945 to Natividad and Catalina Mendoza in Presidio, Texas. Eliseo married the love of his life Lola Analla Mendoza in Monahans, Texas.

Eliseo enjoyed playing the drums at church. He also enjoyed golfing, smoking his cigarettes, coffee,...

Aug 25, 2020

Lowrine Beckworth Gibson, 91, of Monahans, Texas finished her race on August 25,2020 in Midland, Texas. She was born to the late Felix and Eunice Beckworth, November 2,1928, in DeRidder, Louisiana. She was married to the late Woodrow Gibson on May 3,1946. Lowrine is survived by Judy Kay Cox, Vickie Lowrine Lovell and her husband Randy, Bobby Woodrow Gibson...

Aug 25, 2020

Mary Anne Johnson, 79, passed away on August 25, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. The family is currently composing the obituary to be posted at a later time.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Cornerstone Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at...

Aug 23, 2020

Pablo Ordonez, 58, of Monahans passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, Texas. He was born on August 8, 1962 to Henry and Yolanda (Saenz) Ordonez.

During his lifetime he enjoyed being a meat cutter and merchandiser for four different meat markets and assisted his father, Henry at...

Aug 23, 2020

Prajedes "Kelly" Polanco, (93), of Monahans, TX passed away on August 23, 2020 in Midland, TX.

Prajedes was born to Marcus and Josefa Polanco on July 15, 1927.

Prajedes is preceded in death by his wife Celia Polanco, his sons Mike and Abel Polanco, and grandson Adrian Sotelo.

Aug 22, 2020

Samuel “Chamuska” Marin of Monahans, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home among the presence of loved ones. He was born on July 3, 1963 to parents Naomi and Kenneth Marin.

Sam loved saying that the freedom fair held at Hill park was in honor of his birthday every year. After graduating Monahans...

Aug 20, 2020

Courtney Elizabeth DeFranco, 20 of Monahans, Texas Passed away August 20th.

Courtney was born in Odessa Texas to Tino DeFranco and Rebecca Ochoa-Connally.

She Attended Monahans Highschool. She worked at the Express for many years.

Courtney was loved by everyone who knew her and her smile would brighten even the worst days.

Aug 17, 2020

Otila Rios passed on August 17, 2020 after a short illness.

She was born in Grandfalls on December 19, 1931 to Francisco and Sofia Rios.

Otila is preceded in death by her Parents and Sisters: Martiana Fuentas, Reimunda Ramirez, Empidia Corrales, Brothers, Guadalupe Rios and Francisco Rios, Jr.

Survivors include sister Santiaga Benton...