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Kay Mathews, 78, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Monahans, Texas. Kay was born to Opal and Stanley Baker in Kermit, Texas. She was married to her loving husband of 43 years, Jim Mathews. The couple were married in Kermit, Texas in 1977. She is preceded in death by her parents Opal and Stanley Baker, brothers Lanny Baker and Butch Bayless, and sons Roy Taylor and Buddy Mathews. Kay is survived by her husband Jim Mathews of Monahans, TX, sons Joe Taylor of Clyde, TX, Doug Mathews and...

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Roy Lee Wallace Sr. was born on June 13, 1931 in Falls County to Elmira Nelson Wallace and Horace Thomas Wallace Sr. He grew up and attended public schools in Troy Texas then, later moved to Dallas Texas. Roy spent his life working as a mechanic for Texaco until he was able to open his own business in Dallas, Texas and later in Monahans, Texas where he remained until his passing. He is proceeded in death by his parents; Elmira Nelson Wallace and Horace Thomas Wallace Sr., 5 siblings, 4...

Armando V. Ochoa, 82, of Monahans, TX passed away on February 10, 2021 in Monahans, TX. Armando was born in Sanderson, TX to Florentino and Manuela Ochoa on July 8, 1938. Armando is preceded in death by parents, Florentino and Manuela Ochoa, son, Mark David Ochoa, brother Ruben Ochoa, Sr, and sisters, Elfida Ochoa and Enedina Escamilla. Armando is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Aida Ochoa, daughters Karina Ochoa of Lewisville, TX, Gina McFarlin of Little Elm, TX, Laura Haynes...

Paul Edward (Coach) Ables   Paul Edward Ables (known by most as Coach or Abe), 86, of Monahans, Texas, passed away February 2, 2021 in Big Spring, Texas.   Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Harkey Funeral Home, 210 S. Allen, Monahans, Texas.   Masonic and Military graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Monahans Cemetery, 400 S. Helen Avenue, Monahans, Texas. Pastor Jeppie Wilson will be delivering the opening...

Elia Gonzales Speakman, age 75 was called home on February 1, 2021 at home in Monahans, TX. She was born in Grandfalls, TX, on August 9th, 1945 to Pablo (Pete) and Emma Gonzales. Elia attended school in Monahans. She would later become a licensed hair dresser. She continued her education by getting an associate’s degree.  She married Matt Speakman on April 14th, 1990. During the first years of marriage Matt and her moved the old Take Two Video store and built a new store on 10th...

Freddie Lee Wilder, 77 of Monahans, passed away on January 27th, 2021 at 12:35 PM in El Paso, Texas. Freddie Lee Wilder was born in Monahans, Texas to Arthur William Wilder and Clara Ruth Grigry on November 21st, 1943 at 4:31 AM. Fred attended Monahans High School. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 serving 6 years for which he was extremely honored. He greatly served many Texas communities during his prestigious 32 years in law enforcement, he was proud of being a sharpshooter on...

Josie Calzada Hernandez, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home in Monahans.  Josie was born in Sanderson to Antonio Calzada Sr and Edelmira Coronado Calzada on July 15, 1950.  She resided in Sanderson throughout her childhood and attended Sanderson High School. On February 12, 1984, Josie married the love of her life, Richard Hernandez.  After leaving Del Rio, they settled in Monahans, TX....

Jose Martinez Valle, 75, passed away on January 23, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jose was born on March 19, 1945 in Monahans, Texas to Guadalupe Valle and Guadalupe Martinez Valle.    Jose enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and watching football on tv. Most of all he loved spending with his family and friends.     Preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Valle; brothers Pete, Fane, Margarito, Ricardo and Rudy;...

Pilar Tavarez Levario, 67, of Monahans, Texas passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 in Monahans. He was born on June 17, 1953 to Maria and Pilar Levario in Potrero Del Llano. Pilar was known to be an all-around prankster. He also enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes and singing karaoke. Above all he loved playing with his grandbabies. Pilar is preceded in death by his wife Maria Arroyo Levario, parents Maria and Pilar Levario, and sister Carlota Levario Garcia. He is survived by his children...