All Obituaries

Saturday, November 20th, 2021 marked the unforgettable day our beloved Mary Jane Ulrich earned her holy wings and departed on her well-deserved journey to Heaven.   Born on March 18th, 1932 to Keith and Lola May Carnes, she served as the eldest of five growing up in Rule, Texas, a town with less than 500 at the time in the northern part of the state. At the age of seventeen, life quickly changed as she was swept off her feet by the rough-edged Navy veteran, William Charles Ulrich,...

Celestino Olivas passed away at his home on Saturday November 20, 2021, at the age of 81. Celestino was born on April 6, 1940, in Mulato, Chihuahua to Antonio and Fransica Olivas. In 1966 he married the love of his life Maria Olivas. They lived an inseparable life for 54 years. Celestino enjoyed being outdoors. He was a strong, proud great man. Celestino is extremely loved and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his loving wife; Maria Olivas, children; Martin Olivas, Manuel Olivas,...

Raymond Joseph Briseño, Jr. 60, of Monahans, Tx passed away on November 8, 2021. He was a hardworking husband, father, and PawPaw.   Raymond was born on May 12, 1961.  In Alamogordo, NM to Maria V. Briseño and the late Raymond J. Briseño Sr.   Raymond is survived by his loving wife Lucia of 34 years. His Daughter Marie and Son-In-Law Rex Thee of Monahans, Tx. His Sons Raymond J. Briseño III and Julian C. Briseño of Lubbock, Tx. His...

Joel Porras 38 of Monahans, TX passed away on Saturday November 6, 2021, in Monahans, TX. Joel Porras was born in Pecos, TX to Ovel Rios Porras and Ninfa Porras on November 9, 1983.   Joel Porras is preceded in death by both his parents.   Joel Porras is survived by two sons and one daughter, two sisters Daena Porras of OJ, Maire Fraire of Monahans, TX, and brother Daniel Porras of Monahans, TX.   Pallbearers will be Jorge Porras, Zeke Porras, Giovanni Porras, Daniel...

Yvonne Bellamy departed earth and entered her eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on November 1st 2021 at the age of 65. Yvonne was a loving, kind hearted person that always wanted to lend a helping hand. One of her many desires were to teach others about God and to lead then to a plan of salvation. While not active in church activities, Yvonne loved to spend quality time with everyone she loved. Home care was one of her many jobs. Many of her hobbies included gardening, painting,...

Preston W. Vallie, 73 of Monahans died on November 1, 2021 in Monahans. He was born March 27, 1948 in Long Beach, California. As the Vallie family followed the oilfield Preston attended several schools in Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania where he graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He continued his education at the Junior College level but became self-taught on computers and software. He owned and operated Friendly Computers in Odessa. He retired in...

Sharron Cacy Cooper Barlen, 80, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Monahans, Texas.  Sharron was born in Pampa, Texas to Marie and Ray J. Cacy on June 30, 1941.  Growing up in Monahans, she played the piano and organ for several churches during services and Bible schools. She was active in choir and drama club throughout her schooling and graduated from MHS in 1959. She attended Texas Tech from 1959-1961 and was a member of the Tech...

Leonora Rodriguez, 84, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Leonora was born on May 24, 1937, in Fort Davis, Texas to Gregorio and Clara Silvas. She married to the love of her life Fredrico Rodriguez for 66 years after getting married in Fort Davis, Texas. Leonora always enjoyed sewing and listening to music. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends sharing stories and smiles. Leonora is preceded in death by her husband; Fredrico Rodriguez, parents;...

Mary Lou Chavez, age 65, passed away from this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mary Lou was born on July 2, 1956 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Pablo Chavez and Modesta Rios. Mary Lou loved singing, having outings with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed having barbecues on Sundays with her family and friends. Mary Lou is preceded in deathy by her father, Pablo Chavez, and her mother Modesta Rios, brothers, Frankie Chavez, and Daniel...

Jessy Gem Neves of Capitan, New Mexico and Monahans, Texas passed away October 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jessy was born on July 3, 2009 in Odessa, Texas to Jessica Neves and Christopher Fezner Ranallo. Jessy attended 7th grade at Capitan Middle School in Capitan, New Mexico. She had many friends and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed thrift shopping, clothes, jewelry, shoes, and all things that a young girl would love. Her beauty and personality were radiant and mesmerizing....