Obituaries

Gabriel Acosta

Oct 3, 2020

Gabriel Zubia Acosta, 68, of Monahans, Texas passed away on October 3, 2020 in Monahans, Texas surrounded by family.

He was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Praxedis and Maria Trinidad Acosta on December 23, 1951.  He completed his teaching degree in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1973 and that same year, he and Celia Acosta Brito were also...

Juan Olibas

Sep 28, 2020

Juan Garcia Olibas gained his wings and went peacefully to be with out Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020. Juan was born in Colorado City, Texas on January 19, 1940 to his parents Angel and Elvira Olibas.

He was a lifelong resident of Monahans, Texas. Anyone who knew Juan knew he was the most loving father and...

Samuel Burk

Sep 27, 2020

Samuel Leonard Burk was born in Grannis, Arkansas, on October 21, 1925, to Edgar Henry Burk and Rula Emma (Sloan) Burk.  Sam moved to Monahans, Texas in 1935, where he resided until his death.  He worked on and off in the oilfield until he began his career as a mail carrier in the 1980’s.  Sam remained a mail carrier...

Willie Willis

Sep 17, 2020

Willie James (Wimpy Peewee) Willis Sr. He was born on September 18th 1940 in Coolidge, TX to Emma and Tom Willis. He attended school in Stamford, TX before moving to Monahans, TX. He enjoyed playing cards, cross word puzzles, music, dancing, and entertaining his family and friends. He accepted the Lord as his savior at a young age and...

Arlen Johnson

Sep 16, 2020

Arlen R. Johnson, 88, of Monahans, Texas peacefully passed away at his home on September 16th, 2020.

Arlen was born in Clyde, Texas to Raymond and Laura Johnson on May 19th, 1932.

Arlen was a God loving, prayerful man; humble; respectful; loved to dance and sing; had a kindred spirit; and most of all loved...

Agustina Alaniz

Sep 9, 2020

Agustina Alaniz, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Pyote, Texas. Agustina was born on May 28, 1932 to Carlos Rangel and Nieves Mora in St. Hedwig, Texas. Agustina married the love of her life Gregorio Alaniz Sr. in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Agustina is preceded in death by her parents Carlos Rangel and Nieves Mora,...

Eliseo Mendoza

Sep 8, 2020

Eliseo Steven Mendoza, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Eliseo was born on December 26, 1945 to Natividad and Catalina Mendoza in Presidio, Texas. Eliseo married the love of his life Lola Analla Mendoza in Monahans, Texas.

Eliseo enjoyed playing the drums at church. He also enjoyed golfing, smoking his cigarettes, coffee,...

Mary Johnson

Aug 25, 2020

Mary Anne Johnson, 79, passed away on August 25, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. The family is currently composing the obituary to be posted at a later time.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Cornerstone Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at...

Lowrine Gibson

Aug 25, 2020

Lowrine Beckworth Gibson, 91, of Monahans, Texas finished her race on August 25,2020 in Midland, Texas. She was born to the late Felix and Eunice Beckworth, November 2,1928, in DeRidder, Louisiana. She was married to the late Woodrow Gibson on May 3,1946. Lowrine is survived by Judy Kay Cox, Vickie Lowrine Lovell and her husband Randy, Bobby Woodrow Gibson...

Pablo Ordonez

Aug 23, 2020

Pablo Ordonez, 58, of Monahans passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Odessa Regional Medical Center in Odessa, Texas. He was born on August 8, 1962 to Henry and Yolanda (Saenz) Ordonez.

During his lifetime he enjoyed being a meat cutter and merchandiser for four different meat markets and assisted his father, Henry at...

Prajedes Polanco

Aug 23, 2020

Prajedes "Kelly" Polanco, (93), of Monahans, TX passed away on August 23, 2020 in Midland, TX.

Prajedes was born to Marcus and Josefa Polanco on July 15, 1927.

Prajedes is preceded in death by his wife Celia Polanco, his sons Mike and Abel Polanco, and grandson Adrian Sotelo.

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Samuel Marin

Aug 22, 2020

Samuel “Chamuska” Marin of Monahans, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home among the presence of loved ones. He was born on July 3, 1963 to parents Naomi and Kenneth Marin.

Sam loved saying that the freedom fair held at Hill park was in honor of his birthday every year. After graduating Monahans...

Courtney Defranco

Aug 20, 2020

Courtney Elizabeth DeFranco, 20 of Monahans, Texas Passed away August 20th.

Courtney was born in Odessa Texas to Tino DeFranco and Rebecca Ochoa-Connally.

She Attended Monahans Highschool. She worked at the Express for many years.

Courtney was loved by everyone who knew her and her smile would brighten even the worst days.

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Otila Rios

Aug 17, 2020

Otila Rios passed on August 17, 2020 after a short illness.

She was born in Grandfalls on December 19, 1931 to Francisco and Sofia Rios.

Otila is preceded in death by her Parents and Sisters: Martiana Fuentas, Reimunda Ramirez, Empidia Corrales, Brothers, Guadalupe Rios and Francisco Rios, Jr.

Survivors include sister Santiaga Benton...

Benigno Medina

Aug 14, 2020

Benigno Medina, 85, passed away on Friday August 14, 2020. He was born to parents Antonia and Guadalupe Medina in Brownsville, Texas. Benigno was a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, Honorable Discharge after 26 years of service, and retired after 20 years in the Postal Service. He was also a member of St. John’s Knights of...

Esperanza "Hope" Sotelo

Aug 10, 2020

Hope (Esperanza) Sotelo went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020 with family by her side. She was a loving mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and homemaker. Hope loved attending church, crafting and being with family anytime she could.

Hope is preceded in death by her husband Albert Granado Sotelo, parents Francisco and Julanita Bernard, brothers...

Silvia Contreras

Aug 3, 2020

Silvia J. Contreras went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Austin, Texas.

Silvia was born October 14, 1957 in Monahans, Texas to her parents  Eliseo and Cuca Contreras.  Silvia lived in Monahans until she moved to Austin, Texas in 1986.

Silvia is survived by her...

Fernando Sanchez

Aug 3, 2020

Fernando Rivera Sanchez Jr. passed away on Monday August 3, 2020. He was born to parents Felicita and Fernando Sanchez Sr. in Monahans, Texas.

Fernando is preceded in death by his parents Felicita and Fernando Sanchez Sr, brother LeRoy Sanchez, and Suzy Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife Cindy Sanchez, sons Victor Sanchez and...

Larry Hall

Jul 19, 2020

Larry Hall, 70 of Monahans Texas passed away on July 19, 2020 in his home in Monahans. Larry was born in San Diego, California to John Hall and Hilda Vitala. He was a floor covering journeyman most of his life and graduated a technical college in refrigeration and air conditioning. He is preceded in death by his daughter’s Sheri...

Henry Hollen

Jul 18, 2020

Henry Clinton "Hank" Hollen, passed away at home on July 18th, 2020. Hank was born in Monahans on January 6th, 1951 at the age of

69. He was preceded in death by his mother Clynton Mae McBride Hollen, and his father Claude Ward Hollen. He spent most of his life in Monahans, first working for his father...