Obituaries

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...

Jun 23, 2023

Mariana Fuentes Gonzales, 68 of Jal, New Mexico passed away June 23, 2023. Mariana was born in Marathon, Texas to Ynes and Manuela Garcia on April 3rd, 1955.

Mariana attended Grandfalls Royalty High school and graduated in 1974. She worked at numerous health care facilities assisting and caring for patients. Mariana's true passion was caring for others....

Jun 3, 2023

Jose Chavez Anchondo, 91, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home.  Mass will be 10:00 AM on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. John’s...

May 31, 2023

Manuela (Nela) Urquidi Gonzalez, 83 years old, of Coyanosa, Texas passed away on May 31, 2023 at her home.

Nela was born in Mexico to Donaciano and Manuela Urquidi on November 12, 1939.

Nela is preceded in death by her husband Fortunato (Nato) Gonzalez and her parents.

Nela is survived by her daughter...

May 30, 2023

Tomas Ocon Garcia, 59, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2023, in Monahans, Texas.  Tomas Ocon Garcia born in the city of Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico to Margarita Garcia Corona and Jose De La Luz Garcia on December 20, 1963.  He was raised in El Paso, Texas where he attended school.  He was a loving and devoted husband...

May 17, 2023

Joe M. Gallander, of Monahans Texas passed away on May 17,2023 in Monahans, Texas.

Joe M. Gallander was born in Clarksville,Texas to Charles Mack Gallander and Ollie Lackey on February 2, 1935.

He married Geneva Ruth Chitwood of Monahans, Texas. They had 4 children, Joe Helen Barton, Tommy Gallander, David Gallander, and Lynn Davis. He...

May 10, 2023

Sheriff Billy Burt Hopper (Retired)

Born August 14, 1937, in Odessa, Texas departed on May 10,2023. He was the third son of William Lafayette Hopper and Elva Marverine Brewer Hopper. The family moved back to Mentone, Texas in 1938 and education through high school freshman was conducted in the Loving County Independent School District. Sheriff Hopper was...

May 10, 2023

William Henry Burke, Jr, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 92. Bill was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 12, 1930, and lived a full and happy life. Throughout his life, Bill had a passion for hunting, fishing, the Monahans Loboes, and the Texas...

May 9, 2023

Juan “Johnny” Sanchez , 68, of Monahans, Tx sadly left us on May 9, 2023 following his long battle against cancer.

He is preceded in death by parents Gumercindo and Elvira Sanchez, brothers Jose and Edward Sanchez, sisters Yolanda Salazar, Emma Porras, Amelia Ramirez, Rosalia Armenta, and Andrea Sotelo.

He is survived by wife, Viola...

May 6, 2023

On May 6, 2023, Byrdean Cypher, cherished mother, avid reader, and baker of chocolate chip cookies and brownies, passed away. She lived a full life to 94 and was a long-time Monahans, Texas, resident since 1965. She was born in Spur, Texas, on December 10, 1928, and grew up as one of 5 children on her parents’ farm, Viola...

May 1, 2023

Surrounded by family, and resting peacefully, Lola McLain passed from this world shortly after midnight on May 1, 2023, following a sudden illness. Lola was born in Monahans, Texas, on August 12,1942, to Robert Harold and Lola Claire Butler of Grandfalls, joining her older brother, Anthony ‘Wayne “Tony” Butler, and followed six years later by her Baby sister, Kathryn...

Apr 28, 2023

Rodolfo Martinez (Rudy) Hernandez passed away from this life on Friday, April 28th, 2023, in Monahans at the age of 93. He was born to Ramona and Miguel Hernandez in Del Rio, Val Verde County Texas, on Sunday, February 12, 1930.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Harkey...

Apr 26, 2023

Our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt and sister Eufemia V. Reyes of Monahans Texas earned her angel wings surrounded by her loved ones at home on April 26th 2023 under the care of Star Hospice. Eufemia was born on March 20th, 1936. She married Placido M. Reyes on August 12th, 1950, this beautiful couple will be celebrating...

Apr 23, 2023

Cruz Olvias Rios, 76, known as Guero of Monahans, TX passed away on April 23rd 2023 in Odessa Tx.

Family and Friends will gather to celebrate his life at Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans Texas with Viewing held at 9:00 am on Tuesday April 25th,2023 with his Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. that evening. A mass will...