Obituaries

May 13, 2020

Barbara Combs, 80, of Wickett was born in Picher, Oklahoma on February 1st, 1940 to Carl and Orlena Simpson. On May 2nd, 1966 Barbara was married to Bennie Combs in Las Vegas, NV.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and classic country music. She never met a stranger and loved everyone she met, and always took...

May 11, 2020

Ascencion Jimenez Prieto, 76, of Monahans, TX, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Odessa, TX.

Ascencion Jimenez Prieto was born in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, to Ramon and Cecilia Prieto on June 6, 1943. He married Zulema Samaniego Prieto on December 26, 1975, in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico. He worked...

May 9, 2020

Maria Magdalena Kidd, 96, of Grandfalls, Texas passed away on May 9, 2020 in Grandfalls, Texas at her home.

Maria was born in Grandfalls to Benancio and Felicitas Aguilar on May 25, 1923.

She was the first Hispanic student to be admitted to the High school in Grandfalls, Texas where she...

Apr 30, 2020

Gaylon “Skinny” T.  Winkler, 85, of Monahans passed away at home on April 30th, 2020 in Monahans after a short battle with cancer. Gaylon worked hard all his life to provide well for his family. He came to Monahans in 1960 from a short stay in Kermit. Working for Haliburton, he was among the first employees in the start...

Apr 29, 2020

Orlando Ortiz Garcia 55 passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020.  He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, and pawpaw.

He was born in Kermit, Texas to Antonio and Olivia Garcia on August 12, 1964.

Orlando started working in the oilfield at age 18. He has always loved the Washington Redskins and his Harley...

Apr 25, 2020

On Saturday, April 25, Sandra Kay Wilson, 70, rose from her wheelchair for the first time since her stroke in 2008 and walked to Heaven.  She has been a resident of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez TX State Veterans Home in Big Spring since 2012.

Sandra was born at home in Wink, TX, on March 5, 1950.  She has always...

Apr 24, 2020

Jubentino O. Sanchez, 77, of Monahans, Texas passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020.  Jubentino was born on September 24, 1942 to Manuel and Paula Sanchez in Monahans, Texas.  He married Amelia Saenz Sanchez on May 5, 1961.  They were happily married for 58 years and together had 4 children.  Jubentino worked at the Coca Cola Factory 10+ years,...

Apr 12, 2020

Guadalupe S. Jacquez, 76, off Pyote went to be with the Lord in her Heavenly home on April 12, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Guadalupe (Lupe) Jacquez was born in Alice, Texas to Hilario & Ysabel Salazar on July 11, 1943.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ricardo Jacquez, parents Hilario & Ysabel Salazar,...

Apr 11, 2020

Apolonio Vara Esparza was born to Apolonio & Nasaria (Vara) Esparza in Kermit TX May 30, 1947.

He attended school there until he was drafted in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War and received an honorable discharge.

Sunny had a few jobs before going to work at El Paso Natural Gas as...

Apr 1, 2020

David Ortiz Sotelo, 56 of Odessa Texas, passed away on April 1, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. David was born in Monahans, Texas to Dolores Sr. Sotelo and Nicanora Ortiz Sotelo on January 26, 1964.

David married his wife Tammy on December 31, 2002 in Odessa, Texas. He worked for the Manor Crest Apartments as a...

Apr 1, 2020

Esilia Nunez has gone to be with the lord on April 1, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. Esilia Gomez Nunez was born on July 25, 1932 in Pecos, Texas to Romana and Mercede Gomez. She married the love of her life Florencio Nunez Sr.

Esilia is preceded in death by her husband; Florencio Nunez Sr., sons;...

Mar 31, 2020

Rhonda Alaniz, 44, beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on March 31, 2020. She entered this world on April 4, 1975, in Alpine, TX, born to Yrma Bentley.

Rhonda was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. She had a beautiful soul and was always willing to help others. Rhonda could light up the...

Mar 16, 2020

Malissa Roberts, 47, of Monahans passed away on March 16, 2020 in Monahans. Malissa was born in Dimmit Texas to Ronald and Pam Simonds on May 8th, 1972.  Malissa and her husband, Kevin Roberts, were married on June 24th, 1995 and raised 4 children in Monahans.

Malissa has been in law enforcement since 1993 working...

Mar 16, 2020

Ruben L. Salgado, 45, of Monahans, TX passed away on March 16, 2020 in Monahans TX.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday March 18 and Thursday March 19 at Harkey Funeral Home including special services starting at 6:30pm.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2020 at First...

Mar 11, 2020

Tommy Douglas Anderson, 75, was born April 11, 1944 in Hobbs, NM to Tommy E. and Helen Mae (Dotson) Anderson.  He left this world and entered his heavenly home on March 11, 2020.

Tommy was a Vietnam Veteran and attained the rank of E7 (First Class) Sergeant.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 50...

Mar 5, 2020

Olivia Sanchez Romero of Monahans, Texas passed away on March 5, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Olivia was born in Monahans to Manuel and Paula Sanchez on April 10, 1948.

Olivia is proceeded in death by her parents Manuel and Paula Sanchez, her sisters Rosa Rubio and Mary Garcia, brothers Edward Sanchez, Jimmy Sanchez and Henry Sanchez.

Mar 4, 2020

Arthur Loyd Thames, 75, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2020 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be 4pm to 6pm, Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Harkey Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2020, 2pm at Immanuel Baptist Church with David Klewer of Immanuel Baptist officiating. Burial will follow at...

Mar 3, 2020

Thomas Edward Kuhn, Sr. was born on December 3, 1931 in Washington D.C., and passed into Glory on March 3, 2020. He was the son of John Earl and Mildred Louise Kuhn. He was married for over 65 years to Mary Walker Kuhn of Grandfalls TX. He is also survived by three sons and daughters–in–law; John Mark and Linda,...

Feb 26, 2020

Wanda Gay Davis, of Wickett, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2020.  She was ready to rest after a lengthy battle with heart issues.  She was a wife and homemaker.  Her family was her world.

Wanda was born on May 20, 1948 in Kermit, TX to Charlie and Susie Jones.  She attended schools...

Feb 23, 2020

Dwain L Welch of Monahans, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020.

Dwain Welch was born in Gorman, Texas to Shorty and Cleo Welch on December 3, 1934. He went to school and graduated from Pecos High School. He married Nell Warwick on September 6, 1953 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

He worked...