Obituaries
Jesse Lea Luna
Jun 11, 2025
Jesse Lea Luna, age 66, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born to Jesse Lea and Angela Bertha Fulcher on February 9, 1959, Jesse was a celebrated Wink High School athlete, excelling in volleyball and track and a talented gardener known for her beautiful roses.
Jesse is survived by her loving husband, Mauricio Luna; her children,...
Nellie Jo Hill
Jun 7, 2025
Nellie Jo Hill, a trailblazer in law enforcement and a beloved matriarch, passed away on June 7, 2025, in Brownwood, Texas. Born on December 15, 1931, in Georgia Mountain, Alabama, Nellie was a pioneer who forever left her mark on the community of Monahans, Texas. She made history as the first female police officer in Ward County, proudly serving the...
Ramon Patino Munoz III
Jun 3, 2025
Ramon Patino Munoz III, age 47, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Monahans, Texas. He was born on July 7, 1977, in Pecos, Texas, to Ramon Munoz Jr. and Guadalupe Patino.
Ramon was known for his larger-than-life personality — a jokester with a stubborn streak, a heart of gold, and a sharp sense of humor that could light up any...
Ruben C. Valenzuela
Jun 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruben C. Valenzuela, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 3, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 1, 1953, in Monahans, Texas. Ruben was a beloved spouse, father, sibling, cherished friend, and an inspiration to all who knew him.
Ruben retired from the Monahans City Offices on...
Timothy Scott Ontiveros
Jun 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Scott Ontiveros, who left us far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 32. Timothy was born on August 28, 1992, in Monahans, Texas, to his loving parents Pamela Sonja Sanchez and Mark Ontiveros. He later made his home in Aztec, New Mexico. He was...
Barbara Gayle Longbotham
May 24, 2025
Barbara Gayle Longbotham, beloved wife, mother, educator, and musician, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Dallas.
Born on Christmas Day in 1938 in Utopia, Texas, to Ernest and Cleo Smith, Barbara came into the world with the gift of music and a heart full of kindness. She carried those gifts with her throughout her life, touching countless people along the...
Maria Contreras
May 22, 2025
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Maria Contreras. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 22, 2025.
Maria was born in Pecos, TX. On March 16, 1950, where she resided with her family until the age of 8 years old. Her...
Catarina Campos
May 13, 2025
Catarina S. Campos, age 101, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born on March 5, 1924, in San Vicente, Texas, to Vicente Santiago and Angela Rodriguez.
Catarina lived a long and fulfilling life, grounded in faith, family, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her strength, warmth, and unwavering kindness...
Adan Yuseff Ortiz-Torres
May 11, 2025
Adan Yuseff Ortiz Torres, age 29, passed away tragically on May 11, 2025, in Monahans, Texas. He was born on February 18, 1996, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Maria Dolores Torres Rodriguez and Jose Adan Ortiz.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Harkey Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a rosary being recited at...
Alicia "Licha" Muniz
May 11, 2025
Alicia “Licha” Muniz, 93, of Monahans Texas, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 11th, 2025. A day already imbued with love and remembrance, her passing coinciding with her beloved late husband’s birthday. As if destined to rise and dance with him again in Heaven.
Licha was born on July 8th,1931 in Fort Stockton Texas, to Andreas and Teodora Lujan. She married...
Willy Ray Owens
May 9, 2025
Willy Ray Owens, 56, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on July 6, 1968, in Decatur, Texas, to Patricia Turner.
Willy graduated from the Texas State School of the Blind. A gifted and passionate musician, he taught himself to play the violin, guitar, piano, and drums entirely by ear — simply...
Juliana Talavera
May 5, 2025
Juliana A. Talavera, 87, passed away at home May 5th, 2025 in Monahans, Texas.
Twenty-two days after her husband, Alberto F. Talavera.
She was born to Secundino Aguilar & Secundina Subia in Grand Falls, Texas in January of 1938.
Second born of her two siblings: Bertha Garcia & Angela Rodriguez.
She made a living as a homemaker, house cleaner, and was involved with St....
Azelyn Nichol Taylor
Apr 27, 2025
Azelyn "Azey" Nichol Taylor danced her way into the Lord's arms on April 27, 2025, at 16 years old surrounded by family and community. She was born on January 6, 2009, in Midland, Texas. She was an adored daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. She was a sophomore at Monahans High School. She enjoyed cosmetology, volleyball, track, and softball....
Noemi Granados
Apr 27, 2025
Noemi Granados, born on August 19, 1988, in Municipio de Praxedes Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Monahans, Texas. She was a beloved figure who will be deeply missed by her family and community.
Noemi was a proud and loving wife to Alex Manjarrez and a devoted mother to their three children: Evelyn, Alex, and Aaron. She...
Alicia Ordonez
Apr 26, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and a spirit filled with gratitude that we announce the passing of Alicia A. Ordonez, who departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 15, 1945, Alicia brought joy, warmth, and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her, residing in her beloved Monahans,...
Mary Alice Nanson
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Cockrum Nanson, 89, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by her children. Mary was born in Iraan, Texas on February 17, 1936 to G.J. (Jake) Cockrum and Carrie Cockrum.
Mary graduated from Odessa College in 1956 with her associates degree. During her time at OC, she was a member of “Senoritas de las Rosas”, a...
Martha Martinez
Apr 20, 2025
Martha Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. She was born on February 24, 1940, in the small town of Fort Davis, Texas. Martha lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met, and she will be deeply missed by all.
Martha was a woman of many...
Barbara Jean Davis
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara Jean Davis, 86 of Monahans, Texas received her memories and her angel wings on April 15, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born in Coleman, Texas to Marshall and Reeta Tune on May 27, 1938. She graduated from Monahans High School in 1956. During high school, she was introduced to the love of her life, William...
Nancy Carol Willmon
Apr 14, 2025
Nancy Willmon, 82 of Monahans, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Midland, Texas. She was born in Merkel, Texas, to Celia and Doyle Humphreys on February 14, 1943.
Nancy attended and graduated from Lovington, N.M High School in 1961. She married Bobby Trent in 1962. She had 2 children, Christi in 1963 & Mark in 1967. When her son...
Alberto Talavera Sr.
Apr 13, 2025
Alberto F. Talavera, 85, passed away at home on April 13, 2025, in Monahans, Texas. He was born to Juan and Enriqueta Talavera in Fort Davis, Texas in April of 1940. Born the youngest of his siblings, brothers Alvino, Crescenion, Juan, and Ruben; sisters Agatha, Consuela, Irene, Isidora, and Teresa.
He made a life of carpentry, as did much of the...
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