Obituaries

Saturnino L. Dominguez Jr.

Saturnino L. Dominguez Jr.

Mar 9, 2026

Family is constructing an obituary. 

Eiden Lucas Huntley

Eiden Lucas Huntley

Mar 5, 2026

Eiden Lucas Huntley, 12 days old, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Monahans.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Harkey Funeral Home with Larry Jasso of Monahans Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Eiden Lucas was born in Odessa to Joseph Huntley and Malori Sherwood on...

Paula Lopez Najar

Paula Lopez Najar

Mar 4, 2026

Paula Najar, 83, of Barstow, TX, passed away peacefully on March 4,2026 in Monahans, TX surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 26, 1942, in Barstow, TX to Epifanio and Juanita Lopez.

Paula worked as a housekeeper at the young age of 21 for numerous years with Alfonso and Gloria Vasquez. Then after a few years, she started working at...

Lydia G Ozuna

Lydia G Ozuna

Mar 4, 2026

Lydia Ozuna, 86, of Pyote, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Harkey Funeral Home with Larry Jasso of Monahans Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Lydia was born on April 18, 1939, in Pecos, Texas, to Frank Gonzalez and Luisa...

Odelia Rios Naegele

Odelia Rios Naegele

Mar 1, 2026

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Odelia (Lilly) Naegele passed away in Monahans, Texas. Odelia Naegele was born on June 13, 1925.

Lilly as she was called by her friends, first and foremost was a loving, caring, kind mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her passion was to dance and sing up to her 100th year of life. She loved...

William "Bill" Thomas

William "Bill" Thomas

Feb 28, 2026

William (Bill) H. Thomas, 82, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2026. Bill was born on June 9, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy Mae Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Young.

Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Petra (Pat) Thomas; his son, Craig Thomas and wife, Christine;...

Dixie Ann Light

Dixie Ann Light

Feb 27, 2026

Dixie Ann Light, 77, of Monahans, passed away on February 27, 2026 in Odessa.

Visitation will be 9 am - 11 am on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.

Dixie was born in Stamford, Texas, to Keith and Lola Carnes on January 24, 1949. She...

Hermila Navarrette Gonzales

Hermila Navarrette Gonzales

Feb 26, 2026

Family is constructing an obituary.

Armando Monclova Madrid Sr.

Armando Monclova Madrid Sr.

Feb 11, 2026

Armando Monclova Madrid Sr., 70, of Monahans, Texas, was born July 10, 1955, in Pecos, Texas, and peacefully passed away at home on February 11, 2026. He was born to Joe Flores Madrid and Faye Monclova.

Armando was a kind, caring, and helpful man who never met a stranger. Those who knew him quickly became lifelong friends. He was truly a...

Patsy Carolyn Kinsey

Patsy Carolyn Kinsey

Feb 9, 2026

Patsy Carolyn Pomroy Kinsey, 81, of Monahans, left her temporary worldly home for her eternal home in Heaven in the early morning hours of Monday, February 09, 2026, surround with love at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Springtown, Texas after a courageously fought 4 1/2-year battle with bone cancer. Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, February...

Dorothy Doylene McGuire

Dorothy Doylene McGuire

Feb 8, 2026

Dorothy Doylene McGuire, 94, of Monahans, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Denver City, Texas.

Doylene was born on August 1, 1931, in Forsan, Texas, to James Doyle Gilmore and Esther McCoy Gilmore. She met Charlie Lee McGuire while in college at Howard Payne, and they were married on January 17th, 1951. She graduated from Hardin Simmons with...

Elpidia Contreras

Elpidia Contreras

Feb 2, 2026

Elpidia Fuentes Contreras, 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1965, in Morton, Texas, to Domingo Estorga and Josefa Navarrette Fuentes.

Elpidia was a loving wife, family member, and friend whose warmth and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew her. She was married to her devoted husband, Ruben Contreras, and together they shared a life...

Emilio Armendariz-Flores

Emilio Armendariz-Flores

Jan 30, 2026

Emilio Armendariz, age 69, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Monahans, Texas.

Services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. John...

Lucille Marie Covensky (O'Brien)

Lucille Marie Covensky (O'Brien)

Jan 26, 2026

Lucille Marie Covensky (O'Brien), age 92, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Monahans, Texas. 

Born on August 16, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, Lucille was the daughter of George and Lucille (Frank) O'Brien. She spent her early years in New England and graduated from Manchester High School in 1950. Her life’s journey eventually brought her to Texas. 

Lucille was a bookkeeper...

Orlando Hernandez

Orlando Hernandez

Jan 20, 2026

Orlando Hernandez, age 70, of Monahans, Texas, born on July 22nd 1955, passed away on January 20, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Rosa Hernandez, and his son, Omero Hernandez.

Orlando is survived by his devoted wife, Connie Hernandez; his daughters, Rebecca Porras and her husband, Albaro, and Victoria Hernandez and her partner, Joanna; and his grandchildren,...

Eugene Wallace Irvin

Eugene Wallace Irvin

Jan 19, 2026

Eugene Wallace Irvin Jr., 76, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Midland, Texas.

Eugene was born on January 15, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Eugene Wallace Irvin Sr. and Oleta Casbeer. He attended and graduated school in Monahans, Texas.

Eugene worked for many years in the oilfield industry. He dedicated 26 years to Halliburton, followed by employment...

Jeanie Clopton

Jeanie Clopton

Jan 16, 2026

Jeanie Clements Clopton passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 78 surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1947, in Monahans, Texas and an only child to H.A. (Ducky) and Georgie Clements. Jeanie's formative years were filled with dance and piano classes. She performed in numerous dance recitals and played the piano from...

Mario Enrique Escamilla

Mario Enrique Escamilla

Jan 15, 2026

Mario Enrique Escamilla born November 22, 1951, took his first steps on the stairway to Heaven on January 15,2026.

Mario was born in Sanderson, Texas to Mario B and Amalia Escamilla. 

Viewing will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home; family will be present from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for anyone wanting...

Ryan Clayton Yantis

Ryan Clayton Yantis

Jan 8, 2026

Ryan Yantis, 33, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2026, in his hometown. Born on September 4, 1992, in Odessa, Ryan spent his life surrounded by the people and places he loved most.

Ryan’s heart beat strongest for his children, Abyel and Alice Yantis. His love for them was unwavering—a guiding light that illuminated his days and gave meaning...

George "Bill" William Grant

George "Bill" William Grant

Jan 6, 2026

George “Bill” William Grant,71, of Monahans Texas, passed away on January 6,2026, in Odessa Texas.

Bill was born in Big Spring, Texas on June 22, 1954, to Jack and Lois Grant. Two months later, his family moved to Monahans. Bill attended school on Monahans, graduating in 1972. He attended North Texas State University in Denton, graduating with a degree in Business...