Obituaries

Jan 27, 2021

Freddie Lee Wilder, 77 of Monahans, passed away on January 27th, 2021 at 12:35 PM in El Paso, Texas.

Freddie Lee Wilder was born in Monahans, Texas to Arthur William Wilder and Clara Ruth Grigry on November 21st, 1943 at 4:31 AM.

Fred attended Monahans High School. He enlisted in the Navy at the age...

Jan 25, 2021

Josie Calzada Hernandez, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home in Monahans.  Josie was born in Sanderson to Antonio Calzada Sr and Edelmira Coronado Calzada on July 15, 1950.  She resided in Sanderson throughout her childhood and attended Sanderson High School.

On February 12, 1984, Josie...

Jan 23, 2021

Jose Martinez Valle, 75, passed away on January 23, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jose was born on March 19, 1945 in Monahans, Texas to Guadalupe Valle and Guadalupe Martinez Valle.

Jose enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and watching football on tv. Most of all he...

Jan 19, 2021

Pilar Tavarez Levario, 67, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Monahans. He was born on June 17, 1953 to Maria and Pilar Levario in Potrero Del Llano.

Pilar was known to be an all-around prankster. He also enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes and singing karaoke. Above all he loved playing with his grandbabies....

Jan 15, 2021

Billy Dean Neace, 95, beloved husband, daddy, dad, great-granddad, and BillDad, departed from this life, after a brief battle with Covid19, on January 15, 2021. We know that he was welcomed into Heaven by his lord and Savior, his late wife Timmie Neace, and his grandson Stephen Neace, as well as a host of other family members who preceded...

Jan 10, 2021

Esperanza Sanchez Holguin, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

She was born in Monahans, Texas on April 13, 1950 to parents Reynaldo and Guadalupe Sanchez.

Esperanza was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Besides spending time with her family and friends, she devoted her lifetime to helping those around her....

Jan 8, 2021

Oscar Vasquez Rodriguez, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, passed away on January 8, 2021.

Oscar was born to the late Manuel and Gloria Rodriguez on May 17, 1954, and raised in Pecos, Texas.

Oscar is survived by his loving wife, Estela, and his children, Christie Marie (Joey) Munoz, Andrew Michael...

Jan 7, 2021

Santa V. Maldonado passed away on January 7, 2021, at her home in Monahans, TX. Santa was born on November 1, 1928, in Sanderson, TX to Felicito and San Juana Valles. After growing up in Langtry, TX, Santa married Valentin A. Maldonado on October 24, 1949, in Midland, TX. She lived in Sanderson for several years before residing in...

Dec 27, 2020

Cristina Renea Weldy a.k.a Skitlez and Poof, 38, of Monahans, Texas gained her wings on December 27, 2020. She was born on March 15, 1982 in Kermit, Texas to Jimmy Weldy and Georgie Davis.

Cristina loved her children and family. She also loved and cared for animals. Cristina was a very talented and beautiful young...

Dec 21, 2020

Elsie Vires, 82 years of Monahans, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020 in Wickett, Texas. Elsie was born in Conran, Missouri to James and Verda Cawhorn on December 4, 1938.

Elsie was employed for 20 plus years at Ward Memorial Hospital in housekeeping. She always loved being with family. Elsie always had smile on her face,...

Dec 21, 2020

Shirley Ann Hardaway, 85, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on December 21 following a brief illness. Shirley was born March 11, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Raymond C. Couch and Sarah Margaret (Hartshorn) Couch. She attended schools in Des Moines until moving to Pecos, Texas, with her parents at age 11. Shirley...

Dec 18, 2020

Mario Rios, of Monahans, passed away on December 18, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Mario was born in Pecos, Texas to Alvaro and Rosa Rios on March 18, 1958. Mario graduated from Monahans High School and married Virginia Muniz on April 14, 1977. He was employed for 20 years by Zenith Well Services until 1998. He then attended Texas...

Dec 16, 2020

Louise Calley McGrew, 98, of Grandfalls, Texas passed from this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Louise was born in Cherokee County, Texas to Clive Calley and Cora Elliot Calley on January 5, 1922.

Louise was a wife, mother and bookkeeper for her husband Jack. She was a lifetime member of the...

Dec 11, 2020

Petra Heredia, 90, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Andrews, Texas. She was born in El Mulato, Mexico to parents Concepcion Roman and Eustaha Anaya on September 17, 1930.

Petra was strongly independent! Up into her late eighties she would use the push mower to mow her own yard.  She had a love for plants as...

Dec 11, 2020

Lana Renaee Franco, 65, of Monahans, TX, passed away on December 11, 2020 in El Paso, TX.

Lana was born in Monahans, TX to the late Roy C Neel and LaVerne Warden on August 26, 1955.

Lana was a school bus driver for MWPISD for 25 years before retiring in May 2019.  Before working for...

Dec 10, 2020

Julian C. Hernandez, 91, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. He was born in Presidio, Texas. He was born to Gregorio and Maria Hernandez on August 6, 1929.

He married the love of his life Rosa Hernandez on November 1952. They lived in Barstow and Coyanosa before making their home in Monahans, Texas. He...

Dec 9, 2020

James Henry Roy born in Monahans, gained his wings December 9, 2020 to be with his lord and savior. He resided in Midland where he went to Midland College for Truck Driving School, during his career he traveled 48 states going all across the east and west coast.

After Mariah was born he took a step back...

Dec 8, 2020

Nora Ortiz Jasso, 60, of Monahans, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family on December 8, 2020. Nora was born in Pecos, TX, to Louis G. Ortiz and Benedicta Guevara Ortiz on April 6, 1960.

Nora graduated from Pecos High School in 1978. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Joel M....

Dec 7, 2020

Larry Don Wilhelm, 67, of Imperial, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Breckenridge, Texas to Bud and Joyce Wilhelm.

Larry attended elementary school in Breckenridge, Texas before moving to Imperial, Texas. He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1971, where he was an outstanding athlete in...

Dec 6, 2020

Marcos Garcia Millan went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 6, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1969 in Monahans to Abelardo Millan and Yolanda Selvera.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, graduated from MHS in 1988 and was employed in the oilfield. He was a devoted fan...