All Obituaries

Bernardino “Nino” Salgado Jr., 83, of Monahans, Texas gained his wings and went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Nino was born in Dalbert, Texas on July 1, 1937 to his parents, Bernardino and San Juana Salgado. Nino attended school in Sierra Blanca, Texas where he met and married the love of his life, Elisa Morales on October 25, 1958. Shortly after their marriage, they began their life together in Monahans, Texas where they have resided up to the time...

Juana Reyes Lopez, 99, of Monahans, Texas passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas to her parents Miguel and Simona Reyes on October 22, 1921. Juana was a homemaker who cherished her all her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her late husband Epifanio Lopez. Juana was an excellent cook who loved cooking for all her family. She enjoyed the outdoors, sitting outside and watching her birds, gardening, along with...

Marshall Steven Clark, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1947 in Monahans, Texas to his parents R.E. and Ima Clark at Turney Hospital. Marshall grew up in Monahans, Texas and started school at Browne Elementary, he completed his education at Monahans High School. Marshall was well known and loved by his classmates from class of ’65. He received his Associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Odessa College. On November 27, 1986 he married...

Albina “Lidia” Flores was born in El Mulato Chih. Mexico to Alvino Morales and Maria Gomez Morales. She married the love of her life Manuel Lujan Flores on May 30, 1959. The couple moved to Monahans in 1976. She was a devoted Apostolic. She enjoyed cooking for the entire family and was always ready to feed whoever showed up at her home. She also enjoyed going to church and reading the Bible. Albina “Lidia” Flores is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Lujan...

On Monday, November 2, 2020, Jesus Ontiveros, loving husband father, grandpa and friend passed away at the age of 84. Jesus was born on June 16, 1936 in Alpine, Texas to mom Flora and step father Julian Nunez. The family moved to Monahans, Texas when he was 9 years old. Jesus was in the United States Army and stationed in Germany his last year in the service. He then returned to Monahans and met the love of his life Maria Acosta. They married on September 15, 1962. Jesus went to trade...

Adam John Adamo was born October 24, 1966 to Rosalind Adamo in Philadelphia, PA. He passed away on Nov. 1, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. After graduating from High School in Philadelphia, Adam moved to Monahans, where he met many wonderful people who became his friends. He enjoyed living in a small town where he had the freedom of being able to roam the neighborhood with little or no danger. Adam is preceded in death by his mother, Rosalind Adamo. Adam is survived by his Foster...

William Edward Clayton Jr. went home to be with our lord and savior on October 31, 2020 at 9:20 AM. “Eddie” was born on March 4, 19450 to Polly Sue and William Edward Clayton in Lovington, New Mexico. He moved to Monahans shortly before enlisting in the United States Army. He served his country proudly in a logistics role during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver, delivering fuel and moving troops in and out of harms way along with civilian support. After being honorary...

Anna Jacquez Abila of Monahans, Texas received her wings on October 28, 2020 and was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father. She was born on March 5, 1962 to Ricardo and Guadalupe Jacquez in Pecos, Texas. Anna was a dedicated wife, a loving mother and a larger than life sister who nurtured us all, laughed with us, cried with us, cheered us on and held us up. She was an adoring Grammy who loved her grand babies and was so very proud of all their accomplishments and athletic endeavors. Anna had...

Shirlee Irene DeFranco, 79, Of Monahans, Passed away on October 26, 2020, in Odessa Texas.   Shirlee DeFranco was born in Monahans to Albert and Irene Crowson on July 20, 1941   Shirlee was easy to talk to and a very understanding person.  She had a heart of gold and she always put her loved ones before herself.  She was thoughtful of others and a firm believer in Christ. She was a wonderful and loving mom, nana, and wife. She had everything to do with raising her...

Manuel went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2020 in Midland, Texas. Manuel Lujan Flores was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Victoriana and Petra Flores. He married the love of his life Albina Morales Flores on May 30, 1959. The couple moved to Monahans in 1976. Manuel went to work for the City of Monahans, where he worked for 27 years. Manuel was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors and cooking asado for his...