Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2020

Helen Louise Vallie, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, and the Matriarch of our family, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She slipped away from her earthly home and was welcomed by her Savior and a host of family and friends in Heaven.

Helen began her life on September...

Feb 15, 2020

Abel McGuire Jr. 75, of Marfa, TX, passed away on February 15th, 2020 in Wickett, TX.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday February 19th, 2020 at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20th, 2020 at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel in Monahans, Tx.

Funeral Mass will...

Feb 14, 2020

Ray Alan Cherry

April 8, 1959 – February 14, 2020

Long-time revered head football coach, athletic director, and Monahans native R. Alan Cherry was welcomed home by Heaven’s Host following a long illness, on Friday, February 14, 2020.  He was 60 years old.  Alan, or “Coach” as he was fondly referred to, ended a brilliant...

Feb 13, 2020

Viola Ann Holt Mendoza, 97, of Monahans, Texas passed away on February 13, 2020.  She had been residing at Focused Care in Monahans, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Monahans Memorial Cemetery Pavilion located at 400 S. Helen.

Vi was born in Coryell...

Feb 11, 2020

Josefa Navarrette Fuentes, 84, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. Josefa was born on November 12, 1935 in Barrancos de Guadalupe, Chihuahua, Mexico to Marcina Machuca Navarrette and Francisco Navarrette. She married the love of her life Domingo Estorga Fuentes on December 28, 1956 in Presidio, Texas.

Josefa was a lifelong member...

Feb 8, 2020

Isrrael Rios Porras, 80, passed away on February 8, 2020. Rosary will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 At St. John Evangelist Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held  at 2:00p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Allan Alaka officiating. Visit our website harkeyfunerals.com to sign the guestbook or leave a personal note...

Feb 2, 2020

Nelson Calixto, passed away on February 2, 2020. The obituary is being composed by the family at this time.

Jan 25, 2020

Jesse Lee Auburg, 70, passed away on January 25, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. Jesse was born on May 23, 1949 to Paul and Josephine Auburg in Brownfield, Texas. He married the love of his life Betty Jolene Auburg on October 10, 1970 in Monahans, Texas.

Jesse was raised and attended school in Brownfield, Texas. He...