Obituaries

Jose Carrasco

Jose Carrasco

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...

Simon Acosta Sr.

Simon Acosta Sr.

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...

Kenneth Mills

Kenneth Mills

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....

Deborah Lamas

Deborah Lamas

Apr 17, 2021

Deborah Ann Lamas passed away on April 17, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Deborah was born in Monahans, Texas to Maria Gutierrez and Pete Martinez on August 27, 1962.

Deborah was a homemaker and was married to Ronald Dyer from Oxnard, California.

Deborah is preceded in death by...

Senaida Rios

Senaida Rios

Apr 13, 2021

Senaida Rios, 86, of Wickett, passed away on April 13, 2021 in Monahans.  She was born in Paloma, Mexico to Gavino Rodriguez and Felix Olivas on July 5th, 1934.

Senaida is preceded in death by her father Gavino Rodriguez mother Felix Olivas, husband Florencio Rios, 2 daughters Josefina and Rosalinda Rios, and 2 sons Pablito and Arturo...

Lucy Gonzales

Lucy Gonzales

Apr 8, 2021

Lucy Sanchez Gonzales, 69, a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas fell asleep in death in Odessa, Texas on April 8th, 2021.

Lucy was the second child born to Ferdinand Sanchez Sr. and Feliciana Sanchez on December 23rd, 1951 in Monahans, Texas. She was one of 9 children.

Lucy married Luis...

Manuel Garcia Jr.

Manuel Garcia Jr.

Apr 2, 2021

Manuel Ruben Garcia Jr, 39, of Monahans, TX passed away on April 2, 2021 in Monahans, TX in his home.

Ruben was born in Pecos, TX to Manuel Garcia and Cynthia Bejaran on March 12, 1982.

Ruben was a hard worker. Has been since he was 14 years old. His life revolved around his wife...

Mya Moreno

Mya Moreno

Mar 30, 2021

Mya Moreno, 14, of Monahans, Texas passed away in Monahans on March 30, 2021. Mya was born on January 25, 2007 to Sara Orosco and Patrick Moreno in Odessa, Texas.

Mya was a fun, loving, caring, wonderful and outgoing person. She was very friendly, helpful, and generous. She had a great personality and was very sassy. Mya...

Susana Balderaz

Susana Balderaz

Mar 28, 2021

Susanna Balderaz, 89, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 28, 2021. She entered this world on March 15, 1932 in San Pablo, TX, born to Guadalupe Valle and Guadalupe Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Mary Hernandez; son Fidencio Balderaz Jr. and spouse Vori; daughter Jessie Aguilar and spouse Sabino. Grandchildren Gaby Hernandez,...

Orlando Garcia

Orlando Garcia

Mar 28, 2021

Orlando Ray Garcia, 33 of Monahans, Texas fell asleep in death on March 28th, 2021in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ray as everyone knew him by was born in Odessa, Texas to Cecilia Marie and Jose Encinas Garcia on February 10th, 1988.

Ray graduated from Monahans High School in 2007. Although he met Mariah his Sr. year,...

Epifania Subia

Epifania Subia

Mar 26, 2021

Epifania Uranga Subia went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday March 26, 2021 in Monahans, Texas. Epifania (Lingo) was born February 10, 1935 in Grandfalls, Texas to her mother Ascension Uranga Subia and Father Felix Subia.

Epifania never met a stranger and always met people with a smile on her face....

Charles Phillips

Charles Phillips

Mar 13, 2021

Charles Ray Phillips, 51, passed away on March 13, 2021 in Monahans, Texas. Charles was born in Monahans, Texas on May 21, 1969 to Norris Spencer and Linda Phillips Cobb.

Charles graduated from Monahans Highschool in 1987. After graduation he went into the United States Army.

Charles is preceded in death...

J.D. "Jasper Douglas" Stocks

J.D. "Jasper Douglas" Stocks

Mar 13, 2021

J.D. (Jasper Douglas) Stocks, 78, passed away at his home next to his wife Karen on March 13, 2021 in Grandfalls, Texas. J.D. was born on November 28, 1942 in Haskell, Texas to Audie and Lydia Stocks. He married his best friend, Karen McKennon on August 1, 1980. You very seldom saw one without the other. They have...

Bernard Blum

Bernard Blum

Mar 9, 2021

Bernard Lewis Blum was called home to the heavenly father on March 9, 2021 at the age of 68.

He was born April 22, 1952 in Pecos, Texas to Ervin L. and Bernadette Blum. He was raised in the Methodist Church and attended all schools in Monahans, Texas where he graduated in 1970. While attending school he...

Kay Mathews

Kay Mathews

Feb 23, 2021

Kay Mathews, 78, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

Kay was born to Opal and Stanley Baker in Kermit, Texas. She was married to her loving husband of 43 years, Jim Mathews. The couple were married in Kermit, Texas in 1977.

She is preceded in death by her parents Opal and Stanley...

Obel Porras

Obel Porras

Feb 20, 2021

Family is composing obituary at this time.

Roy Wallace Sr.

Roy Wallace Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Roy Lee Wallace Sr. was born on June 13, 1931 in Falls County to Elmira Nelson Wallace and Horace Thomas Wallace Sr.

He grew up and attended public schools in Troy Texas then, later moved to Dallas Texas.

Roy spent his life working as a mechanic for Texaco until he was able to open his...

Armando Ochoa

Armando Ochoa

Feb 10, 2021

Armando V. Ochoa, 82, of Monahans, TX passed away on February 10, 2021 in Monahans, TX.

Armando was born in Sanderson, TX to Florentino and Manuela Ochoa on July 8, 1938.

Armando is preceded in death by parents, Florentino and Manuela Ochoa, son, Mark David Ochoa, brother Ruben Ochoa, Sr, and sisters, Elfida Ochoa and...

Paul Ables

Paul Ables

Feb 2, 2021

Paul Edward (Coach) Ables Paul Edward Ables (known by most as Coach or Abe), 86, of Monahans, Texas, passed away February 2, 2021 in Big Spring, Texas. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Harkey Funeral Home, 210 S. Allen, Monahans, Texas. Masonic and Military graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13,...

Elia Speakman

Elia Speakman

Feb 1, 2021

Elia Gonzales Speakman, age 75 was called home on February 1, 2021 at home in Monahans, TX. She was born in Grandfalls, TX, on August 9th, 1945 to Pablo (Pete) and Emma Gonzales.

Elia attended school in Monahans. She would later become a licensed hair dresser. She continued her education by getting an associate’s degree.  She married...