Obituaries

Jul 19, 2021

Shirlene Ann Viasana, 64, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Shirlene was born in Sulphur, Louisiana to her parents David and Annie Williams on July 28, 1956.

She moved to Monahans in 1977. Shirlene married her husband Regino Vicente on February 20, 1977 in Monahans, Texas.  Shirlene was known...

Jul 17, 2021

Cortana Jade Lackey passed away on July 17, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Cortana was born on December 7, 2020, in Odessa, Texas to Joshua Lackey and Jaeanna Russell.

Cortana was dearly loved by her family. She was her mommy’s world; and loved to watch her daddy with a big smile on her face. Her smile and giggle...

Jul 9, 2021

Jose Martinez Davila was born September 14, 1928 in Pecos, Texas, and died in Monahans, Texas at the age of 92.

Jose started working at George Bentley Construction in Grandfalls and then moved to Monahans when the company relocated to Monahans. He worked many years as a construction foreman and supervised the construction...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Navarrete, 30, of Monahans, passed away on July 4, 2021 in Kermit.

Robert was born in Monahans to Manuel & Rocio Navarrete on November 16, 1990.

Robert worked as a well tester for many years. He enjoyed fast cars and would frequently get his truck stuck at the Sandhills.  He loved his...

Jun 26, 2021

Rafael R. Sanchez entered the gates of heaven in the early morning hours of Saturday June 26, 2021. Rafael was born June 9. 1947 in Monahans, Texas to Cleophas and Pedro Sanchez.

Rafael is preceded in death by his parents Cleophas and Pedro Sanchez and his brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Jun 25, 2021

Bella Rose was born on July 23, 2018 in Odessa, Texas. She passed away on June 25, 2021 in Monahans, Texas at the age of two. She was the most beautiful girl we had ever laid eyes on. She had the most gorgeous brown eyes that we had ever looked into, with perfect little eyebrows and eyelashes to go...

Jun 11, 2021

Alicia Jaquez a lifelong resident of Carlsbad, NM entered into rest June 11, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

She was born October 25, 1924 to Magaleno Jaquez and Canuta Pena Jaquez in Barstow, Texas.

Alicia is preceded in death by her parents Magaleno Jaquez and Canuta P. Jaquez, sister Merenciana Gomez, brother Trinidad Jaquez, and niece...

Jun 10, 2021

Hazel Nadeen Custer-Hendricks, 88, of Monahans, Texas passed away on June 10, 2021.

Hazel was born on April 23, 1933 in Eucha, Oklahoma to Bessie and Willie Custer. She married her husband C.W. Hendricks on December 7, 1949 in Lovington, NM. She was married for 63 years. Hazel was a devoted home maker and a member of...

Jun 1, 2021

Elizabeth Nicole Truex McKenzie, of Monahans, went to be with our Lord on June 1, 2021.  Elizabeth was born in Odessa to Patrick and Catherine Truex on July 31, 1992.  She grew up in Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School in 2010.  She was an active Girl Scout for many years. She especially enjoyed camping with the scouts. ...

Jun 1, 2021

Wilma Faye Nay, 85, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Mountainview, Arkansas to Hansford and Edith Freeze.

Wilma and her family moved to Wickett, Texas in 1944. She later married her husband James Nay Sr. on February 16, 1962, in Wickett, Texas. Wilma worked for Monahans...

May 20, 2021

Gordon Duane White, 76, a proud lifelong Texan, was born in Pittsburg, Texas, on

September 18, 1944, to parents, Thomas Gordon Richard White and Emma B. Thompson.

After a short illness, Gordon departed from this Earth on May 20, 2021, in Monahans, Texas, where he’d been a resident for over 40 years.

May 20, 2021

Larry Kent Bagley, 87, of Monahans, Texas passed away on May 20, 2021.

He was born in Loving, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and Tommie Jo Bagley.

Larry grew up in McCamey, Texas. At the age of 9 years old, Larry worked with his father in the oil field and started with Honeywell in...

May 9, 2021

Beth Avary aged 82, from Odessa, TX Passed away on May 9, 2021 in Hobbs, NM. Beth was born in Monahans, TX to Robert and Florene Avary on November 14, 1938.

Beth was an accomplished RN who devoted her life to raising her daughter and caring for her parents. She was a devoted nurse who never stopped...

May 9, 2021

Dedra Jae Wetzig, of Monahans, Texas passed away on May 9, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Dedra was born on May 16, 1969 to DJ Mooney and Elaine Mooney in Pecos, Texas.

Dedra attended Monahans Highschool and studies cosmetology. She was a mother, sister, daughter, and a dear friend. She had a love of cooking and feeding the...

May 3, 2021

Monica Analla (Anaya), 91, of Monahans, was called home on Monday May 3. 2021 at her home in Monahans, Texas.

Monica Analla was born in Loraine, Texas to Miguel and Simona Reyes on May 4, 1929.

Monica was married and preceded by death to Jose R. Analla (Anaya) , and was a long-time resident of...

Apr 26, 2021

Ada Marie Gotcher, age 97, completed her journey to heaven on Monday April 26th, 2021 at her home in Monahans, Texas. Marie was born on November 25, 1923 to John Floyd Titsworth and Elizabeth Pearl Titsworth on the “little place” of the family farm near Glen Cove, Coleman County, Texas. She graduated from Centennial High School in 1942.

Apr 22, 2021

Robert “Roger” Najar, 71, of Monahans, Texas passed away on April 22, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his parents and sister, will greatly be missed.

He was born in Fort Davis, Texas to parents Robert and Dolores Najar on May 29, 1949.

Roger lived and grew up in Monahans, Texas until he graduated from...

Apr 19, 2021

Jose “Chepe” Carrasco, 66, of Monahans, Texas passed away on April 19th, 2021 in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital.

Jose was born in Palomas #1 Mulato, Chiuhauhua to Apolonio Carrasco and Santos Olivas on December 7th, 1954.

Jose is preceded in death by his father Apolonio Carrasco, Mother Santos Olivas, sibilings Ruben Carrasco, Marcelina...

Apr 18, 2021

Kenneth Ray Mills, 85, of Lubbock, formerly Monahans, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.

He was born in a farmhouse north of Winters, Texas on January 13, 1936. He was the youngest son of Hallie F. and Evelyn J. Mills (née Yeats). He was raised on the family farm purchased by his grandfather in 1889....

Apr 18, 2021

Simon Acosta Sr., a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas, passed away on April 18, 2021. He was born to Aurora and Eleuterio Acosta on November 4, 1949.

In September of 1971, he married Alicia Nunez. Together, they raised their family of five children in Monahans, Texas. He spent the majority of his 30 years in...