All Obituaries

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 Shiloh Baptist has been his church family for over 30 years. He worked at Parks Produces for 35 years before retiring. He was married to Hazel Mitchell on...

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 serving the Lord and reading his sacred bible. He worked 38 years for El Paso Natural Gas as a Lead Man in the Field Department. After retiring he became the local locksmith, was a...

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, her husband Gregorio Alaniz Sr., grandson Ruben Jaime Hererra, and her son Gregorio Alaniz Jr. She is survived by her children Lupe Herrera and husband Ruben, Anita...

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, and drinking. He was never known to say “no” to free budlight. The one thing that he always loved and cherished was spending...

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 Cornerstone Church with Pastor Stan Huffty officiating. IN Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to your local food bank. Visit our website harkeyfunerals.com to...

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 and his wife Tina. 10-grandsons, 12-great granddaughters, 4-great grandsons, 3-great great grandsons and 1-great great...

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 the Texas Wash Tub in Monahans. He also enjoyed lending his time to the Ward County Courthouse during the election season.   Services will be held at 10:00...

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.   Prajedes is survived by his daughters: Cris Primera, Belinda and her husband Rene Molinar, his four grandchildren: Felicia Allen, Brittany Molinar, Quincy Molinar, and Daniel Primera...

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 High School he set out to work in the oil field. While living in Monahans Sam accrued a wild cast of characters along the way. In 1983, he welcomed his first...

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. She had a huge heart and was very forgiving. She could add flare to any party with next to no supplies, and she would, just to make you feel special and loved....