Obituaries
Christina Heredia
Oct 4, 2015
Christina Heredia, 80, of Monahans, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born September 10, 1935 in Presidio to Gustavo and Conrada (Gonzalez) Torres. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenzo Heredia; and sons, Lorenzo Heredia, Jr. and Jose Alfredo Heredia, Sr. Christina is survived by her son, Victor Tarin of Monahans;...
Elida Ramirez
Oct 4, 2015
Elida Garcia Ramirez, 67, of Grandfalls, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1947 in Marathon, TX to Ynez and Manuela (Fuentes) Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ynez and Manuela Garcia; brothers, Juan, Ramon and Alvaro Garcia; and sister, Elodia Garcia. Elida is survived by her husband,...
Edward Ornelas
Sep 20, 2015
Edward "Eddie" Ray Ornelas, 41, of Monahans, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. He was born December 24, 1973 in Odessa to Valente and Adelita (Anaya) Ornelas. Eddie was a dedicated employee of Halliburton for 15 years. He loved BBQing with friends and listening to music. He had lots of nieces and nephews that loved...
Arcilla Reyes
Sep 19, 2015
Mrs. Arcilia Reyes, age 74, of Monahans, was born April 25, 1941 in Fort Stockton, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, September 19, 2015 at Houston Methodist Hospital. She was a most loving, generous and caring person. She enjoyed dearly the detailed embellishments of sewing for the pure happiness and smiles it brought her. She...
Ida Galindo
Sep 12, 2015
Ida Galindo, 84, of Monahans, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1930 in Marfa, TX to Gonzalo and Dorotea (Leyva) Galindo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gonzalo and Dorotea Galindo; and sister, Elva Galindo. Ida is survived by her son, Fernando Galindo and wife Blanca of Monahans;...
Mark Ochoa
Sep 10, 2015
Mark David Ochoa, 49, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Kermit. He was born December 3, 1965 in Monahans to Armando Villareal and Rebecca (Flores) Ochoa. He married Catalina Sanchez on August 30, 1986 in Monahans. He worked as a crew supervisor for Oncor. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a fan of the Dallas...
Tommy King
Sep 7, 2015
Tommy Ross King, 63, of Monahans, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1952 in Brownwood, TX to Garland Eugene and Myrtle (Wallace) King. He married Susan Alice Lindquist in Monahans on May 27, 1972. He was a law enforcement officer and Chief of Police for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD. He enjoyed the...
Sandra Venzor
Sep 7, 2015
Sandra Anne Salcido Venzor, 49, of Monahans, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015 at Monahans Managed Care Center. She was born March 16, 1966 in Alpine, TX to Ruben G. and Teresa (Rodriguez) Salcido, Sr. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and belongs to the Catholic Daughters of America. Sandra worked...

James Rideout-Cruz
Sep 4, 2015
James Roger Rideout Cruz, infant, was born and passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Odessa Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Hernandez; and maternal grandfather, James Rideout. Baby James is survived by his parents, Genelle Nichole Rideout and Carlos Ricardo Cruz of Monahans; brothers, Michael Leason of Monahans and Anthony...
Charles Mcnabb
Sep 2, 2015
Charles J. McNabb, 92, of Monahans, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Monahans Managed Care Center. He was born February 10, 1923 in Claude, TX to Ashel Lee and Veda Sims (Dearing) McNabb. He married Madge C. Cabot on June 18, 1942 in Wolfforth, TX. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2013 after 70 years of...
Jose Ramirez
Sep 2, 2015
Jose S. Ramirez, 80, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Harker Heights, TX. He was born January 6, 1935 in Monterrey, Mexico to Fernando and Antonia (Samaniego) Ramirez. On January 27, 1970, he married Aricela (Chela) Meraz. She survives. He worked as a truck driver and roustabout, pulling unit operator, TSI truckdriver, J&C Well Services, and...
Jack Higginbotham
Aug 25, 2015
Jack Arnold Higginbotham, 80, of Grandfalls, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1934 in San Antonio to Arnold and Loma (Caraway) Higginbotham. He moved to Grandfalls in 1946 where he remained for the rest of his life. He retired from El Paso Natural Resources in 1991 after 35 years. Jack enjoyed...

Robert Ruth
Aug 23, 2015
Robert Anthony Ruth, 46, formerly of Monahans, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2015 in Alamogordo, NM. He was born July 24, 1969 in Portales, NM to Guy Anthony and Eunice (Scurlark) Ruth. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army. He loved poetry, reading, sports, and fishing. He was very creative and he loved all phases of the...
Larry Sherbeck
Aug 22, 2015
Larry Wayne Sherbeck, 67, of Monahans, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1947 in Forest Grove, Oregon to Richard and Dorothy (Ryan) Sherbeck. He is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Sherbeck. Larry is survived by his wife, Lannis Sherbeck of Monahans; sons, Joseph Sherbeck of Pecos and Donald Sherbeck...
Robert Pando
Aug 21, 2015
Robert (Bobby) Pando, 47, of Wink, TX passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at University Medical Center of El Paso. Born in Kermit, TX to Alberto and Antonia (Pineda) Pando, he lived his whole life in the West Texas area. Bobby was an extremely joyful man that loved to laugh. He was quick to smile and always ready...
Mary Nall
Aug 10, 2015
Mary Lee Nall, 78, formerly of Monahans, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at her Silverado Senior Living residence in Plano, TX. She was born July 4, 1937 in Monahans to William Julius and Anna Mae (Luttrell) Grigry. Mary completed her GED in 1978 and worked in the cafeteria for 25 years for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD. She volunteered for numerous...

Wendell Harkey
Aug 6, 2015
Wendell Neil Harkey, 64, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born September 3, 1950 in Monahans to Ira Delmon and Evelyn Faye (Billie) Harkey. He owned Chemical Tech Specialties since 1981. He is survived by his son, Billy Beard of Round Rock; daughter, Peyton Ashley of San Angelo; parents, Evelyn "Billie" Harkey...
Charles Prough
Aug 2, 2015
Charles Wesley Prough, 88, of Monahans, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 in Odessa. He was born January 17, 1927 in Hobart, OK to Terrill H. and Edrie (Walker) Prough. He worked for Mobil Oil Company and was a veteran of the US Army. A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Services...

Fay Harris
Jul 31, 2015
Fay Laverne Harris, 80, of Grandfalls passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1934 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Alvin and Fay (Templeton) Knight. She married Tommy Harris on September 6, 1952. She worked for Furr's meat market for many years. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at...
William Rush
Jul 30, 2015
William Todd Rush, 46, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1969 in Monahans to Bud and Wanda (Byrd) Rush. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monahans and loved going to church. He enjoyed participating in Special Olympic Events. Todd was very friendly and outgoing. You never...