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Manuela (Nela) Urquidi Gonzalez, 83 years old, of Coyanosa, Texas passed away on May 31, 2023 at her home. Nela was born in Mexico to Donaciano and Manuela Urquidi on November 12, 1939. Nela is preceded in death by her husband Fortunato (Nato) Gonzalez and her parents. Nela is survived by her daughter Sylvia (Juan De Dios) Longoria, daughter Cyndy (Jack) Butler, and son Luis (Glenda) Gonzalez. She has 6 grandchildren, Juan de Dios Jr, Tithdra, Yasmine, Oscar, Penelope, and Jacob, and 2...

Tomas Ocon Garcia, 59, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2023, in Monahans, Texas.  Tomas Ocon Garcia born in the city of Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico to Margarita Garcia Corona and Jose De La Luz Garcia on December 20, 1963.  He was raised in El Paso, Texas where he attended school.  He was a loving and devoted husband and father/grandfather.  He left a long loving impression on all who knew him.  He served 17 years at Sendero De La Cruz as a member and...

Joe M. Gallander, of Monahans Texas passed away on May 17,2023 in Monahans, Texas. Joe M. Gallander was born in Clarksville,Texas to Charles Mack Gallander and Ollie Lackey on February 2, 1935. He married Geneva Ruth Chitwood of Monahans, Texas. They had 4 children, Joe Helen Barton, Tommy Gallander, David Gallander, and Lynn Davis. He worked in the oilfields of West Texas. He enjoyed fishing and drinking coffee. He is preceded in death by parents and his wife. He is survived by his sons...

William Henry Burke, Jr, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 92. Bill was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 12, 1930, and lived a full and happy life. Throughout his life, Bill had a passion for hunting, fishing, the Monahans Loboes, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Monahans, the Masonic Lodge and the Lions Club. He was a 60+ year member of all 3.  Bill was married...

Sheriff Billy Burt Hopper (Retired) Born August 14, 1937, in Odessa, Texas departed on May 10,2023. He was the third son of William Lafayette Hopper and Elva Marverine Brewer Hopper. The family moved back to Mentone, Texas in 1938 and education through high school freshman was conducted in the Loving County Independent School District. Sheriff Hopper was the last high school student in Mentone’s school. High school was completed in Pecos High School. After three years attending...

Juan “Johnny” Sanchez , 68, of Monahans, Tx sadly left us on May 9, 2023 following his long battle against cancer.  He is preceded in death by parents Gumercindo and Elvira Sanchez, brothers Jose and Edward Sanchez, sisters Yolanda Salazar, Emma Porras, Amelia Ramirez, Rosalia Armenta, and Andrea Sotelo.  He is survived by wife, Viola Sanchez and children Monique Sanchez, Johnny Jr. Sanchez, Aden Sanchez, and Eric Sanchez along with grandchildren AJ, Aaliyah, &...

On May 6, 2023, Byrdean Cypher, cherished mother, avid reader, and baker of chocolate chip cookies and brownies, passed away. She lived a full life to 94 and was a long-time Monahans, Texas, resident since 1965. She was born in Spur, Texas, on December 10, 1928, and grew up as one of 5 children on her parents’ farm, Viola and Everett Roberson. After graduating from Spur High School, Byrdie attended Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor’s in Journalism. She met the love of her...

Surrounded by family, and resting peacefully, Lola McLain passed from this world shortly after midnight on May 1, 2023, following a sudden illness. Lola was born in Monahans, Texas, on August 12,1942, to Robert Harold and Lola Claire Butler of Grandfalls, joining her older brother, Anthony ‘Wayne “Tony” Butler, and followed six years later by her Baby sister, Kathryn Ann “Kathy” Butler- Painter. The Butlers eventually “moved to town,” relocating to...

Rodolfo Martinez (Rudy) Hernandez passed away from this life on Friday, April 28th, 2023, in Monahans at the age of 93. He was born to Ramona and Miguel Hernandez in Del Rio, Val Verde County Texas, on Sunday, February 12, 1930. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Harkey Funeral Home. Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. John the...