Obituaries
Kellie Dawn Acosta
Sep 6, 2025
Kellie Dawn Acosta,65, of Grandfalls, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington, to William H. Redford and Joyce Yarbrough Redford.
Kellie proudly served as a Dallas Police Officer and dedicated 20 years of her life to law enforcement. Her strength, courage, and devotion to protecting others left a lasting impact on...
Ricardo G. Valenzuela
Sep 6, 2025
Ricardo G. Valenzuela, 70, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 28, 1955, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Sotero Valenzuela and Felicitas Grado Estrada.
Ricardo attended Morton High School, where he received his high school diploma. He also attended South Plains College in Levelland and was on...
Francisco O. Navarrete
Sep 4, 2025
There are men whose lives become a story passed down through generations—stories of resilience, love, and strength. Francisco Navarrete lived such a story, one that his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will carry forward with pride. The land knew his footsteps, the horses knew his hands, and his family knew his heart. To know him was to know love, strength, and...
Simon Gomez
Sep 2, 2025
Simon Ruben Gomez, 76, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2025, at his son’s home in Monahans. Simon was born on February 18, 1949, in Pecos, Texas, to Asencion (Chon) Gomez and Maria Jesus Hernandez.
Simon was a lifelong resident of West Texas and proudly called Monahans his home. He valued family above all and cherished the time he...
Baltazar Lujan
Aug 31, 2025
Baltazar Lujan, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Born on May 5, 1971, in Chihuahua, Mexico, he brought laughter and joy to those around him throughout his life. A dedicated mechanic by trade, Baltazar was known for his integrity and skill, earning the respect of both colleagues and customers alike.Baltazar...
Raymond Worth Day
Aug 31, 2025
Raymond Worth Day, 62, of Monahans, Texas went to be with our Lord on August 31, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Ray was born in Crane, Texas on May 24, 1963 to Peggy Cople Teague Day and Kenneth Worth Day.
Ray was raised in Kermit, Texas and graduated from Kermit High School. Ray married his beloved wife Cathy Louise Piercey in 1982....
David Mills
Aug 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of David Wayne Mills
August 22, 1952 – August 30, 2025
David Wayne Mills, 73, of Monahans, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.
David was born in Graham, Texas, on August 22, 1952, to the late Clifford “Bud” Mills and Dora “Owana” Mills. He grew up in Monahans, Texas and attended Monahans High School where he was a...
Shawn Anderson
Aug 28, 2025
Shawn Douglas Anderson, born August 7, 1988, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2025, at home. His home was where he helped to raise and guide his three children-Chael, Remy, and Wendy-alongside his loving wife, Jana. Shawn's essence centered on being a supportive father and a compassionate friend.
Shawn's friendships were unlike any other; he did not have acquaintances, but...
Ascencion Montoya
Aug 27, 2025
Ascencion “Chonito” Quintela Montoya reunited in heaven with his wife and daughter on August 27, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on May 10, 1938 in San Antonio del Bravo to Isidro Montoya and Braulia Quintela Montoya.
As a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, resilience, faith and hard...
Jerry Don Sturdivant
Aug 24, 2025
Jerry Don Sturdivant peacefully went to meet the Lord on August 24th, at the age of 85, in the care and love of his daughter April, and just after a visit from his devoted son Travis.
He was born into this life, October 25th, 1939 in Paducah Texas, to his parents Johnny and Gladys Sturdivant. His sister Betty Jo and brother...
Commodore C. Ryan
Aug 23, 2025
Commodore C. Ryan, 100 years young, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on the morning of August 23, 2025.
He was born in Panola County, Texas, to Commodore and Erna Ryan. In 1943, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served abroad the USS Prince William as a First-Class Petty Officer Radarman. The Prince William...
Carlota Armendariz
Aug 23, 2025
Celebrating the vibrant life of Carlota Armendariz, who was born on April 18, 1938, in Mexico, and who passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Monahans, Texas, at the age of 87. Carlota, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, filled the lives of those around her with joy, laughter, and love. She will be warmly remembered for her love...
Dana Dashiell Bellamy
Aug 22, 2025
At this time, we regret to inform you that no services will be scheduled.
Wally Bernard Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Wally Jr. Bernard went to the Lord on August 10, 2025. He was 73 when he went quietly while at home living with Ruben Bernard, his younger brother, and Teresa Bernard his loving sister in-law. Wally Jr Bernard was preceded in death by his father, Wally Holguin Bernard and his devoted mother, Vicenta Banuelos Bernard and his very close brother,...
Alfred McAfee
Aug 8, 2025
Alfred McAfee, 69, of Monahans, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was born in Stamford, Texas, on August 23, 1955, to Monroe McAfee and Jimmie Frances Washington. He grew up with a love for sports, competition, and community.
Alfred attended school in Hamlin, Texas, where his athleticism and determination shined. He continued his education at...
David Nunez
Aug 8, 2025
David Nunez, 62, from Monahans, went on to join our heavenly father August 8, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was born in Stanton, Texas to Librado and Faustina Nunez on April 27, 1963.
David grew up in Mesa, Arizona, attended school there, and after graduation, he moved to Monahans, and started out as a roustabout. He mostly worked in the oilfield,...
Richard Phipps
Aug 5, 2025
Richard Calvin Phipps of 902 South Leon in Monahans, Texas passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:45 A.M. at the age of 81. He was born in Stamford, Texas on January 2, 1944, to his parents Silas Floyd Phipps and Minnie Viola (McNeil) Phipps.
Calvin, as he was known to family and friends, accepted The Lord...
Ronnie Lee Pool
Aug 1, 2025
Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, Ronnie Lee Pool passed away reluctantly on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was preceded by his parents West and Nadene Pool, wife Jean Pool, two brothers Carl and Steve, and a sister Jackie Steinmeyer. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Pool; his daughters, Tammie Walker and Dana Walker; brother, West Pool; sister,...
Richard A Smith
Jul 24, 2025
Richard Allen Smith
April 19, 1942 – July 24, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, our precious father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and more importantly, best friend – strong in faith, overflowing with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family – entered Heaven’s gates.
Richard Allen Smith was born on April 19, 1942, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Gaylord Murton and Frances Mauberdine Smith. He...
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