Obituaries
Pedro Canava
Jun 12, 2015
Pedro M. Canava, 87, of Monahans, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born May 19, 1928 in Belton, TX to Apolinar and Renigia Canava. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carmen L. Canava. Pedro is survived by his sons, Felix Canava of Monahans, Frank Canava and...
Mayrha Gomez
Jun 1, 2015
Mayrha Gomez, 41, of Monahans, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 in Temple, TX. She was born March 2, 1974 in Mexico to Lino Miguez and Socorro (Porras) Gomez. She was a substitute teacher for MWPISD and a DJ with Hotwheels. She enjoyed crafting, designing, listening to music, watching movies, the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and Monahans Loboes games....
Elaine Rives
May 28, 2015
Elaine Lucille Rives, 85, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. She was born December 11, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa to William Arthur and Alma Lucille (Hand) Cordery. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Pyote. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is...
Victory Bucy
May 26, 2015
Victory Busy, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 28, 1945 in Kermit to Junior and Betty Jo (Oliver) Justice. She owned Vicki's Pie Shop in Thortonville from 1993-95, and enjoyed that very much. She loved fishing, camping, picnics, puzzle games and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is...
Robert White
May 25, 2015
Mr. R. E. "Bob" White passed away at home near Monahans, Texas on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015 at the age of eighty-eight. He was in the 9th grade at Monahans High School when WWII began. In the spring of 1942 at only 15 years of age he hopped a freight train to Big Spring, convinced a recruiter he...
Janice Hammond
May 20, 2015
Janice Hammond, 89, of Monahans, passed away May 20, 2015 at Monahans Managed Care Center. She was born November 15, 1925 in Colorado City to James Wimberly and Donna "Sue" (McAdoo) Butler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Monahans chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Southside Baptist Church. Janice is survived by her...
Jose Porras
May 20, 2015
Jose Luis Porras, 53, of Monahans, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born July 21, 1961 in Mexico to Alvaro and Agapita (Valenzuela) Porras. He worked 25 years in the oilfield, most recently as a well service operator for SandRidge Energy. He was a very hardworking man. He loved horse racing and his...
Herman Gonzales
May 15, 2015
Herman Mendoza Gonzales, age 89, of Monahans passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. He was born May 28, 1925 in Coahoma to Felipe and Dolores (Mendoza) Gonzales. He was a member of the United States Army where he served in World War II. He earned the Purple Heart during his services as well. He was...
Harold Jackson
May 14, 2015
Harold S. Jackson passed away peacefully in Austin on the morning of May the 14th 2015 in the Retirement Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Evelyn, of 57 years. Harold leaves behind a son - Duane Jackson of Orlando and a daughter J'Nevelyn Lloyd of Austin. He also has 4 grandchildren and 5 great...
Evaristo Yañez
May 11, 2015
Evaristo Yañez, 68, of Monahans, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born October 26, 1946 in La Sinagia, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rogelio and Estreberta (Burciaga) Yañez. He moved to Texas in the 70's to work in the oilfield. He's been in Monahans since 1978. He loved scratch-off lottery tickets and dancing. He was...
Garland Marshall
May 10, 2015
Garland O. Marshall, 81, of Monahans, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born January 30, 1934 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Oscar and Nora (Kaerley) Marshall.He served in the military and later worked as a Field Tech for Chevron-Texaco where he retired after 38 years. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge for...
James Mclaren
May 10, 2015
James A. McLaren, 79, of Monahans, was reunited with his wife, Shirley E. McLaren on Mother's Day, May 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM. He was born October 10, 1935 in Big Spring, TX to Malcolm H. and Adah Marie (Curtis) McLaren. He served in the Army National Guard and worked for Texas Electric, where he retired. He loved his...
Narvell O'Bannon
Apr 28, 2015
Even though our hearts are heavy, we know Narvell is free of pain and is rejoicing in heaven. She was born February 16, 1933 and went to be with the Lord, April 28, 2015. She has left behind many loved ones and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam O'Bannon; parents, Marion and Naomi (Soloman) Yell;...
Felix Vasquez
Apr 27, 2015
Felix O. Vasquez, 83, of Monahans, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born May 2, 1931 in Saragosa, TX to Catarino and Catarina (Jasso) Ortega. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Andres Ortega, Aparizo Ortega, Pilar Medrano, and Simon Medrano; and sister, Gregoria Hinojos. Felix is survived by...
Ector Espudo
Apr 21, 2015
Ector G. Espudo, 61, of Monahans, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born October 9, 1953 in Pecos to Graciolo and Socorro (Garcia) Juarez. He worked as an oilfield and maintenance worker. He was a craftsman and was very artistic. He enjoyed gardening, watching movies, cooking and grilling outside, and he loved animals...
Adriana Bustamante
Apr 16, 2015
Adriana Aguirre Bustamante, age 22, of Monahans passed away April 16, 2015 in Monahans. She was born November 11, 1992 in Monahans. She was a homemaker. Services were held at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Burial followed the service at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors...
Herbert Huffty Jr.
Apr 16, 2015
Herbert "Zeke" Huffty, Jr., 81, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Odessa, TX, surrounded by his wife and children. There will be a viewing from 6 - 8 PM on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. He will be lying in state at Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans on Saturday and Sunday...
J. Morphew
Apr 14, 2015
J. C. Morphew, 86, of Monahans, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1928 in Comanche, TX to Ellis and Clora (Norwood) Morphew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis & Clora Morphew; brother, Dalton Morphew; and sister, Sylvia Shupp. J. C. is survived by his sister, Idell Coker of...
Robert Hernandez
Apr 4, 2015
Roberto U. Hernandez, 82, of Monahans, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2014 in Monahans. He was born January 4, 1933 in Alpine. He retired from Haliburton and Ward County Pct. 4. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Nora Moya and Janie Vires; parents; 1 brother; and 6 sisters. Roberto is survived by his wife, Audelia Hernandez of...
Joe Prieto
Apr 3, 2015
Jose Prieto, 73, of Monahans, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1941 in Mexico to Ramon and Cecilia (Jimenez) Prieto. He is preceded in death by his parents; and nephews, Ascencion Prieto, Jr. and Hiram Hernandez. Jose is survived by his wife, Paula Prieto; sons, Orlando Prieto and Jose Prieto, Jr.;...
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