Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

 

Haylie Ashton Hicks, 26, of Monahans, passed away on October 11,2023 in Odessa, Texas. Haylie was born in Odessa, Texas to Greg and Denise Hicks on March 31,1997.

Haylie was a 2015 graduate of Monahans High School where she was a member of PAL, One Act, Acappella and National Honor Society. She also enjoyed being a trainer for the...

Oct 11, 2023

 

Ernest "Ed" Edward Armstrong, a revered member of the Monahans community and a dedicated petroleum consultant in the oil and gas industry, passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 86. Son of Parker and Ella Armstrong, he was born on December 16, 1936, in Buena Vista, TX. Ernest led a remarkable life filled with integrity, passion,...

Sep 22, 2023

 

 

Patricia Nell (Glaze) Salisbury

April 25, 1944 - September 22, 2023

 

Patricia Nell (Glaze) Salisbury, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1944, to her parents, Derward Huey Glaze and Lorene Faye Thacker Glaze, in a world full of promise and possibility.

 

Patricia was...

Sep 4, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jose Antonio Ramirez. Known for his gentle spirit and warm smile, Jose's untimely departure has left a void that will be felt by all those whose lives he touched. He passed away tragically on September 4, 2023, in Monahans, Texas.

Born on September 7, 1972,...

Aug 13, 2023

 

William A. Shoemake, 88, of Monahans, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Mr. Shoemake will be in state from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Harkey Funeral Home with a visitation scheduled from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, August...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Frank McElvaney, 86, was born in Monahans, TX on May 23rd , 1937. A beloved husband of 55 years, and a father of two passed away on August 11th , 2023.

Survived by his wife Bonnie, his son Malcolm, his daughter Mary, 7 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grand-children, and one Great-Great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 15th...

Aug 9, 2023

 

 

A service to celebrate the life of Steven Keith Vestal, 70 years of life, is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Monahans, Texas.  He died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Lubbock.

 

Steve was born on April 7, 1953, to Kenneth Elmer Vestal and Leta “Mozelle” (Wilson)...

Aug 9, 2023

 

Landen Cole Harris, 19, passed away on August 9, 2023.  Landen was born in Grapevine Texas to Beau and Liza Harris on March 11, 2004.  Landen attended Monahans High School and swam for the Monahans Swim Team.  He was an accomplished swimmer and qualified for the State Swim Championship as part of the medley relay.  He loved the backstroke...

Aug 8, 2023

Joe A. Olvera, 41, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at home in the comfort of his family. 

Visitation for Joe will be held at Harkey Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM with a rosary being...

Aug 4, 2023

 

Jerome E. Jurado, 34 of Imperial, Tx passed away 8/4/2023 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Jerome E. Jurado was born to Manuel Jurado and Luz Elena Escarcega on 1/24/1989 in Ft. Stockton, Tx. He attended Buena Vista school from kindergarten until he graduated from Buena Vista High School. He loved his roosters, Barbados, and dogs. He was a father of...

Jul 16, 2023

 

Mary Ellen Primera, 58, of Monahans, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Monahans.

A Memorial Service will be held in Honor of Mary’s life at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with Larry Jasso officiating. 

Mary was born July 19, 1964, in Monahans, Texas to Jessie...

Jul 11, 2023

 

Clinton Roy Pierson, age 90, of Monahans, passed away at home with family on July 11, 2023. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 15th at Monahans Memorial Cemetery pavilion with Pastor Gordon Cox of Bethel Baptist Church, officiating.   

Clinton was born in Clifton, TX to Oren and Johnnie Pierson on August 8, 1932.  He was...

Jul 11, 2023

 

Edward P. Muniz, 58, of Monahans, TX passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023 peacefully in his home.

Edward was born in Pecos, TX to Tiburcio and Juanita Muniz on October 19, 1964. He attended school and graduated from Monahans High School in 1983. He fell in love with and married Gina Aguilar on February 22, 2020, after a...

Jul 10, 2023

 

Refugio, Rey Jr., "R.E.", beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 79.  He died peacefully with his cherished wife Ema and their children by his side.

 

He was born in Fort Stockton on March 23, 1944, to Refugio and Anita Rey, and grew up in Imperial, TX. He...

Jul 10, 2023

 

Raquel (Rachel) Molina Oyerbides, 62, of Monahans, TX passed away on July 10th in Odessa, TX.

Rachel was born in Monahans, TX to Miguel and Edubijes Oyerbides on December 30, 1960. She went to school at Monahans High School. She worked as an Accounts Rec. Clerk for Ace Hardware, coached softball and participated with Relay for Life. Rachel...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Fennie Eric Chandler, 58, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Monahans.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Almeta Chandler on November 21, 1964.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Harkey Funeral Home in the chapel. The celebration of life will follow at 1:00pm at Harkey Funeral Home with...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Landon Edward Coulston was born to and cherished by his parents Edward Wayne Coulston and Dusty Dawn Coulston on May 20, 2002, in Odessa, Tx. He resided in Monahans, Tx where he was called into God's presence on July 7, 2023, at the age of 21.

He is survived by his parents Edward and Dusty Coulston, his amazing...

Jul 2, 2023

Louisa (Licha) Baca Ortiz, 75, from Monahans, TX passed away on July 2, 2023 at home in Monahans. Louisa was born in Barstow, TX to Frank and Flora Baca on August 18, 1947. Louisa was raised in Barstow along side her many brothers and sisters, where she also attended school playing sports.

Louisa is preceded in death...

Jun 27, 2023

Frank Lee Harold, 73, of Monahans passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Monahans, Texas.

Frank was born in Eunice, New Mexico, on September 12, 1949, to Johnny Frank Herbold and Patricia A. Ferguson.  He served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam conflict, with an honorable discharge.

Frank is preceded in death...

Jun 26, 2023

Tony Aguilar Talavera, 59, of Monahans, Texas gained his angel wings on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Harkey Funeral Home and on Thursday, July 6, 2023, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel.  Mass will be at...