Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

Ronald Wayne Thomas, 65 of Monahans died at his home August 11, 2016. He was born November 22, 1950 in Holiday, Texas to Josephine and Harold Thomas, he attended Monahans High School. Ronald worked as an electrical contractor in the oil industry throughout the United States and off shore. He retired in 2007. Preceed in death by his father,...

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Aug 10, 2016

Louis Edward "George" Willis passed away on August 11, 2016 in Monahans. Louis was born in Haskell, TX to Tom Willis and Emma Hammond on February 15, 1955. Louis was reared and educated in Stamford, Texas. He entered the US navy out of high school after his discharge her returned to Stamford where he lived until moving to Monahans...

Aug 8, 2016

Johnny Barney Williams was born May 21st, 1945. He passed from this realm into the arms of His Heavenly Father and Savior on August 8, 2016. Johnny graduated high School in Eunice, NM in 1963. He married Alice Archer on March 25, 1967 and they had 4 children together. Johnny Graduated West Texas State University in May 1969 and...

Feb 15, 2016

Wayne Douglas Rebertus, age 93, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 in Monahans, Texas.

Mr. Rebertus was born on December 24th, 1922 to Wilton & Grace Rebertus, in Coifax Iowa.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marcella Rebertus 2 sons; Douglas Wayne and wife Sheila Rebertus of Rockbridge Ohio, Russell...

Jan 17, 2016

Margarita T. Holguin, 73, of Grandfalls, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1942 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose F. and Genoveva (Madrid) Torres. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Epolito H. Holguin. Margarita is survived by her sons, Martin Holguin of Grandfalls, Hipolito Holguin of...

Jan 11, 2016

Edwin George La Combe, 47, of Monahans, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Reeves County Hospital. He was born October 25, 1968 in Napa, CA to Stephen Lawrence and Helen Gladys (Nielsen) La Combe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Helen La Combe; and brothers, Allyn La Combe and Stephen La Combe, Jr. Edwin...

Jan 8, 2016

Stanley Coldiron, 69, of Monahans, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 21, 1946 in Indiana to Les and Delia Coldiron. He is preceded in death by his brother, Wilbert Coldiron. Services will be held privately by Stan's family and friends.

Jan 4, 2016

Myrtis Christine Howorth, 100, formerly of Wickett, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016 at the Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Facility in San Angelo following a brief illness, three months short of her 101st birthday. Myrtis was born April 17, 1915 on a farm near Homewood, Mississippi. ‘Myrt', as she was lovingly nicknamed, grew up as the eighth of ten...

Jan 2, 2016

Georgie Lilian O'Brien Clements, 103, of Monahans, passed away on January 2, 2016. Georgie was born November 25, 1912 in Dimmitt, Texas to George Washington and Genevra O'Brien. She was the eighth of ten children of a pioneer ranching family in Ward and Winkler Counties, and was actively involved in ranching for her entire life, riding, roping, branding and...

Dec 31, 2015

Betsy "Starlett" Bailey, 63, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. She was born February 18, 1952 in Camden, Arkansas to Robert and Bobbie (Cagle) Vaughan. Starlett married Reggie Bailey on January 23, 1973 in Snyder. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching all of their sports activities. She is preceded in...

Dec 21, 2015

Victor Jimenez "Titor" Vasquez, 22, of Monahans, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Odessa. He was born August 21, 1993 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Victor D. and Magail (Jimenez) Vasquez. He worked as an electrician and loved music, cars, and pets. Titor was a young, very happy, very good son, brother and good friend who loved...

Dec 21, 2015

Jessie Javier Urias, 35, of Monahans, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Odessa. He was born September 11, 1980 in Odessa to Jose Javier Urias and Mary Isabel Dominguez. He married Elena Urias on June 16, 2004 in Odessa and worked as an oilfield electrician. Jessie enjoyed people and would stop and talk to anyone, no matter where...

Dec 20, 2015

Sammy Ray Golden, 60, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his home in Monahans. He was born June 23, 1955 in Brownfield, TX. Sammy, known lovingly by his grandchildren as "Mammy," was a hard worker and a gun enthusiast. He also had a passion for animals that led to the rescue of many. Sammy is survived by his...

Dec 15, 2015

Ramona Porras Ochoa, 68, of Monahans, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born November 6, 1947 in Grandfalls to Manuel and Guadalupe (Lujan) Porras. She married Martin G. Ochoa on February 22, 1968 and moved to Monahans shortly after, where she remained and raised all of her children. She was a...

Dec 14, 2015

Edwardo "Lalo" Sanchez, 70, of Monahans, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born May 30, 1945 in Monahans to Manuel and Paula (Olivares) Sanchez. He was a mechanic and owner of Sanchez Auto Repair. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Sanchez Arredondo; parents, Manuel and Paula Sanchez; brothers, Jimmy Sanchez...

Dec 3, 2015

Ora Lee Abel Tamplin, 91, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born June 4, 1924 in Graham, TX to Arthur and Willie Ada (Martin) Abel. She lived in Graham and Breckenridge as a child, then moved to Coahoma, where she graduated high school. Ora married Emmett "Al" Elton Tamplin...

Nov 30, 2015

Edwin Eugene Brown, Sr., 83, of Monahans, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1932 in Asheboro, North Carolina to Walter and Nordie (Davis) Brown. He worked as an Avionic Engineer for the civil service. Edwin proudly served as an Aircraft Mechanic in the US Air Force from 1951-1955. He married Angeline...

Nov 28, 2015

Tina Marshall, 79, of Monahans, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born October 6, 1936 in Monroe, Alabama to Ernest and Connie (Mobley) Ward.She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Garland Marshall.Tina is survived by her sons, Gary Marshall and wife Kim of Midland, and Barry Marshall of...