Obituaries

Christopher Woods

Christopher Woods

Mar 24, 2024

Christopher Anthony Woods, of Monahans, passed away on Sunday March 24th, 2024 in OdessaTexas.Chris was born in Dallas Texas to Joan Fox and Terri Woods on February 13th, 1982.Chris was an All American family man who loved his family, country, and God. Chris workedtirelessly as a remodeling contractor. He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone whoneeded...

Jane L. Cox

Jane L. Cox

Mar 12, 2024

Jane Cox Obituary

Jane Luttrell Cox, age 92, of Monahans passed away Tuesday March 12th, 2024, in Odessa Texas.

Jane was born in Kennedale Texas on January 13th, 1932, to Nolon Otto Luttrell and Emma Thelma Bulin. She was the 3rd born of 5 children and the only girl.

Jane graduated Salutatorian, Class of 1949 from Mansfield High School. She briefly attended Polytechnical...

Michael Lamothe

Michael Lamothe

Mar 10, 2024

Michael Raymond Lamothe of Monahans, Texas went to be with Jesus his Savior on March 10, 2024, at the age of 75.  Mike was survived by his wife Georgia, his daughter DeShay and her husband Craig Wootton, his granddaughter Tabatha Shugart, his nephews David and Matthew Edgerton. He was preceded in death by his grandson Jacob Michael Baxley his parents,...

Micaela Franco

Micaela Franco

Mar 10, 2024

Micaela Franco, 78 years young, a beloved soul adorned with grace and kindness, peacefully departed from this world on March 10, 2024, in her hometown of Monahans, Texas. Born on September 29, 1945, to Felisiano and Josefa Gonzalez, Micaela touched the lives of many through her various roles and profound love for her family. 

A dedicated professional who served at Dr....

Shawn Hazzard Colwell

Shawn Hazzard Colwell

Feb 29, 2024

Shawn Hazzard Colwell, 14, of Monahans Texas passed away on February 29, 2024 in Monahans, Texas. Shawn was born in San Angelo, Texas to Levi and Felisha Colwell on October 7, 2009. 

Shawn brought immense joy to his family and friends from the very beginning. Despite his short time with us, Shawn made an unforgettable impact on the lives of those...

Linda Dianne Woods

Linda Dianne Woods

Feb 25, 2024

Linda Dianne (Granny) Woods, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Monahans, Texas with her family by her side. Dianne was born in Liberal Kansas, to Thomas and Edith Woods on April 21, 1949.

Dianne graduated from Hobbs high School and attended nursing school at Odessa College. She became a nurse for over 30 years, a profession she loved and put...

Edmundo Fred Sanchez

Edmundo Fred Sanchez

Feb 22, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Edmundo Fred Sanchez, 65, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Edmundo, born on April 15, 1958, peacefully departed this world on February 22, 2024, in Odessa, TX, surrounded by loved ones. Edmundo was known for his love of music, dedication to helping others, and his passion for the...

Omar Samaniego Lujan

Omar Samaniego Lujan

Feb 22, 2024

Omar Samaniego Luján, age 88, passed away on February 22, 2024 in Monahans, Tx. He was born on February 10, 1936 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Ildefonzo and Maria Luján.

Omar was also known as El Cenizo to his closest friends, Welo Már to his grandkids. He was a certified mechanic and he worked at Brantley Trucking for many years. Retired...

Cruz O. Rivas

Cruz O. Rivas

Feb 21, 2024

Cruz Rivas Jr., a devoted and decorated Vietnam War veteran, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Monahans, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on April 21, 1948, Cruz served his country with honor and bravery and was deeply committed to his role as a service attendant following his military career with the 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles. During his...

Tommy Rice

Tommy Rice

Feb 20, 2024

Tommy Rice, 90, of Wickett, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Wickett Baptist Church at 3:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Burial at the cemetery in Pyote. Tommy was born in Carbon, Texas to Henry F. Rice and Amy Avery Rice. He went to Carbon and Scranton schools then served in the US Army...

Rusty Shaw

Rusty Shaw

Feb 20, 2024

 

Sammy Russell Shaw, “Rusty”, 67 of Monahans entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

 

Rusty was born on January 21, 1957 in Odessa, Texas to James and Marjorie Shaw. He graduated from Monahans High School in 1975.  Following high school, he worked a short stint in the oil field...

Donell Gwen Ross

Donell Gwen Ross

Feb 19, 2024

Donell Gwen Ross, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on February 19, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 57. Born in Monahans, Texas on June 5, 1966, to Chester Milson and Jo Fern Kasner Donell was a kind-hearted soul who dedicated her life to helping others through her work in the medical field.

Donell was...

Baine Allen Bean Jr.

Baine Allen Bean Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Baine Allen Bean, Jr. passed away early February 9, 2024, peacefully at his home.  He was a man that could do anything he wanted to do, except quit “those damned ol’ cigarettes.” He was 66 years old.

Baine was born August 6, 1957, in Big Spring, TX to Baine A. and Dixie Bean. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock,...

Adolfo Ruiz Almanza

Adolfo Ruiz Almanza

Feb 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Adolfo Ruiz Almanza Sr., 75, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed member of the community. Adolfo embarked on his eternal journey on February 7, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.Adolfo was born in Barstow, Texas to Roman and...

Calvin Glen Armstrong

Calvin Glen Armstrong

Jan 21, 2024

Calvin Glen Armstrong passed from this life of pain to his heavenly home on January 21, 2024, and is now pain free. Calvin was born on November 6, 1935, in Hearne, Texas to Claude H Armstrong, Sr. and Wilma Mae Smith Armstrong. Calvin was a true American who worked throughout his life to help build this Nation. Calvin started his...

Lonny Wayne Bingham

Lonny Wayne Bingham

Jan 20, 2024

Lonny Wayne Bingham (65) passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends in Monahans, TX. 

 

Lonny was born in Hobbs, NM May 21st, 1958 to Morris E.Bingham and Betty Jean Miles.  

 

Lonny attended Monahans High School and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Monahans.  

 

In his younger years, he raised and...

Juan Martinez Salazar

Juan Martinez Salazar

Jan 15, 2024

 

Juan Martinez Salazar, 93, passed away on Monday, January 15, 22024,024 in Monahans, TX.

 

Juan was born in Sanderson, Texas to Juan and Angelina Salazar on March 6, 1930.

 

Juan enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He sang with the choir for many years at St. John’s Catholic Church. As As well as, several activities for the...

Opalene Cox Howard

Opalene Cox Howard

Jan 15, 2024

 

Opalene Cox Howard passed on to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 15, 2024, after her courageous battle with dementia.  She passed peacefully with her family by her side.   She was 89 years old.

Opalene was born to Roy and Naomi Cox on July 28, 1934, in Lamesa, Tx.  Together with her parents and brother, they lived...

Armando Madrid Jr.

Armando Madrid Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Madrid Jr., beloved husband, son, brother, father, and friend. Armando Jr., aged 50, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Monahans, TX, surrounded by his loving family. His departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born on March 23, 1973,...

Darleene Joy Morse

Darleene Joy Morse

Jan 4, 2024

 

A ray of joy that brightened our lives and touched our hearts, Darleene Joy Morse, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Monahans, TX, at the age of 66. Born on January 13, 1957, in San Diego, CA, Darleene was a woman of immense warmth, creativity, and a contagious zest for life.

As a small business owner, she shone...

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