She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in San Antonio, Mexico, to Concepcion and Florencia Lujan, who both preceded him in death. He was raised in Barstow and Pecos, Texas. Survivors include one son, James H. Storm and wife Rose of Stephenville, Tx. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations can be made to Hospice of Val Verde Regional Medical Clinic, P.O. Candia was preceded in death by one son, Jose Candia Jr. She was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Aguas Calientes, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a bus driver, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. She and Frank Crews of Pecos and El Paso were married in 1975. Survivors include two sons, Ruben Inostroza of Austin, Rene Inostroza of Pecos; two daughters, Clarissa Inostroza of Midland, Cecilia Ramirez of Pecos; five sisters, Yolanda I. Mamey of El Paso, Irma Martinez of El Paso, Judy Padilla of El Paso, Patricia Villanueva of Midland, Lorena Inostroza of Juarez, Mexico and 12 grandchildren. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Betty Villescas of Pecos; two sons, Daniel Villescas and wife Priscilla of Carlsbad, N.M., Roddy Villescas and wife, Juanita of San Antonio; two daughters, Rosalinda Munoz and husband, Marcelino of Barstow, Mary Helen Urias and husband Mario of Iraan; one brother, Eloy Villescas of San Antonio; one sister, Beda Villescas of Marfa; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Bill and Elizabeth owned Home Furniture Company until 1963 where Elizabeth served as the bookkeeper. She was born June 2, 1915, in Travis County to George and Heddi (Miller) Rose. Survivors include his father, Ted Chavez of Odessa; his mother, Maria Matta Ocon of Pecos; three daughters, Breana and Sara Ornelas of Houston, Nicole Chavez of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Freddy Ornelas of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Helen Martinez and Joann Bustamantes of Houston, Delma Garcia of Odessa and Vicky Ocon of Pecos. Our grateful thanks to Home Hospice staff for their love and care, and to all for the prayers and support of family and friends. Billie will be greatly missed by many, however her essence will live on with each memory of her. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Rodriguez was preceded in death by her parents, Ysidoro and Isabel Matta and her husband, Edward Rodriguez. Mary had nine great-grandchildren: Will Whitaker, John Paul Whitaker, Anna-Laura Whitaker, Clare Whitaker, Luke Whitaker, Ava Farnum, C. Marie Howard, T. Grace Howard, Lukus Palmer and Murphy Dobbins. The family requests that any memorials be made to Pecos Senior Citizens Center, 119 S. Cedar, Pecos, Tx. To receive our quickest response, please call us 24 hours a day / 365 days a year at 1-432-445-3302. with an emphasis in Finance. He was born Oct. 5, 1939, in Rising Star, Tx., served in the U.S. Air Force, was an auto glass repairman and a Baptist. A church service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at the First Christian Church with Ernie Waggoner officiating. Tito Hernandez Lopez, 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Cuidad Acuna, Coah. Services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel with military honors. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Mt. Survivors include one son, Jim Gunn of Austin; two daughters, Faye Johnson of Fort Stockton, Kitty Ann Gunn of Snyder; two brothers, Jim Gunn of Long Beach, Calif., Ray Lindsay of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Driskell, Hazel Lindsay, Helen Lindsay, Una Jean Vickers, all of El Paso; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He retired as a supervisor for the waters systems with Pennzoil Sulphur Company, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Odem and was a supporter of the Elks Lodge. Services will be 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at North Temple Baptist Church with Rev Leslie Woodard officiating. He was born April 18, 1954, in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico, was an oilfield employee, a longtime Pecos resident and a Catholic. He was a resident of El Paso since 1957. He was born May 1, 1947, in Santa Ana, Coahuila, Mexico, was a dairy laborer, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Church of Christ. He was a former resident who drove trucks for East Texas Motor Freight for 11 years from 1971 to 1982, then relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio to continue his truck driving for ABF from 1982 to 2002. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry; daughters, Jeanette Swaim and Cassie Davidson Gauthier and husband Leon; sons, Billy Swain, Tommy Wilson and Eric Davidson and wife Monica; grandchildren, Lynette Bush, Dementrice Lewis and husband, Marcesa; Billy Dancy, Talita Hite, Sante Hite, Brandon Wilson; three great-grandchildren, all from Houston. Daniel C. Fuentez, Sr., 89, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence. He Married Carmen Maxine Carey in Odessa, Texas on February 14, 1987. Survivors include two sons, Preston and Kaleb Allen Winkles of Odessa; one daughter, Tazia LeeAn Winkles of Odessa; his parents, Wayne and Rhonda Winkles of Lubbock; grandparents, Selma Carrell of Pecos, Sue Winkles of Lubbock and Odell Winkles of Hobbs, N.M. and one sister, Mary Winkles of Lubbock. He was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Howard County, Tx., was a truck driver, served in the U.S. Army, had relocated to Ohio for the past 20 years and was a Baptist. Mass is scheduled for noon, Monday, April 9, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Santa Rosa Cemetery. Joe Terry II officiating. Bob was born September 22, 1918, in Merkel, Texas to Josephus and Mabel Bickley. She was an accomplished artist, and very active at The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad. He was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Barstow, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a retired city employee/grounds keeper and a Catholic. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rodriguez, Jr. and one brother, Pedro Rodriguez. Eusebio Ramos, 77, of Barstow, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Home Hospice in Odessa. Julia (Ross) Wilson born May 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas graduated from Lamar High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Seymour, was a retired accountant, a long-time Pecos resident, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Church of Christ in Pecos. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. She had a delightful and mischievous sense of humor, and that often emerged in her artwork. Survivors include his wife, Gregoria Jaquez Garcia; five sons, Ruben, Ramon and Hector Garcia of Pecos, Johnny Garcia of Denver City, Jesus Garcia of Waco; three daughters, Romelia Madrid and Corina Valenzuela of Pecos, Socorro Valenzuela of Dallas; one brother, Alfonso Garcia of Arizona; five sisters, Alvina Vasquez of Denver, Colo., Dulces Nombres of Chihuaha, Alicia Garcia and Josefina of Carlsbad, N.M., Evangelina Carrasco of Coyanosa; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Buck was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1922 to Ralph Vernon Davis and Virginia Mae Ryan. Nancy Willett officiating. Rosary is set for Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Leeta Loys Gray, 96, of Pecos, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Pecos Nursing Home. He was an avid fly fisherman, and he loved to share his past-time with family and friends. Opal Cook She was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Fabens, was a retired CAN, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Baptist. Later, the Credit Union moved to the Green Caf. William Bickley passed away on April 30, 2007. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea. The promise in the scripture John 5:28, 29 will keep us strong and help us hold on. Survivors include her husband, Gene Cook of Mentone; one son, Harry Hamner of Mentone and two grandsons, Lane and Brandon Hamner of Mentone. Petra Machuca, 84, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Andrews. Reyes was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Feliz Alaniz Reyes; one grandson, Jose Alfredo Reyes; one brother, Ralph Reyes and one sister, Lucy Suchil. Rey Carreon, pastor of West Park Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Cowboy Cemetery. After WWII, they returned to Pecos, Texas to raise their family. Brenda Medanich, 54, of Canyon Lake, died after a life long battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Brogado, Texas, was a retired insurance salesman, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. He was a Rancher. 79734. He was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, was a road construction worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Burial to follow at the Holy Angels Cemtery. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles White; four sons, James Robinson of Pyote, Danny and Charlie Dwayn White of Odessa, David White of Vadella, Ill.; four daughters, Kathy Cravey of Pecos, Judy Thompson of Seguin, Tx., Donna James of Odessa, Lela Hunt of Midland; thee sisters, Janie Douly of Crosby, Hazel Smith of Dunn, Inez Gilbert of Channel View, Tx. Darr Snailum Burial will be at Mt. Survivors include six daughters, Cruz Garcia of Hobbs, N.M., Consuelo Garcia of Pecos, Ismelda Martinez, Elda Morroquin, Ermelinda Garcia and Elvira Garcia of Odem; one sister, Jesusita Martinez of Odem; 17 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Evell Johnson; one son, Alvin James Johnson Jr. of Pecos; three daughters, Myrna Russell of Midland, Louise Moore of Pecos, Diane Whitfield of Lubbock; stepdaughters, Sandra Reed, Vicki Culpepper, Rena Douglas of Lubbock, Geneva Martin of Austin; one sister, Doris Morrison of Abilene; three brothers, Jack and Willie Johnson of Lubbock, William Johnson of Canyon; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; ex-wife and longtime friend, Ella Sue Johnson of Pecos and a host of relatives and friends. Margarito Garcia, 92, of Barstow, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at his residence. Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Thomas Manimla officiating. She was born Aug. 28, 1913, in Visalia, Calif., was a retired sales clerk and a Baptist. . Survivors include one daughter, Kelsie L. Rodriguez and husband, Oscar of Pecos; her husband, Librado Junior Gamboa; her father, Robert Bailey of Bevier, Missouri. She was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Vernon, graduated from Vernon High School in 1956 and from Wayland Baptist College in 1960 with a degree in religious education with endorsements in English as a Second Language and reading from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M., she taught elementary school in Lovington, N.M. and later at Highland Elementary School in Plainview. She was blessed to have two wonderful husbands, four children, two stepchildren and their respective families. She attended schools in Gallina and Regina, New Mexico. Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, July 26, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Survivors include his wife, Eva J. Patino of Pecos; three sons, Manuel Patino Jr., Robert and Danny Patino of Pecos; two daughters, Mary Jane Sotelo of Pecos, Belinda Adame of Arizona; one brother, Moises Patino of Loving, N.M.; two sisters, Catarina Gomez and Ramona Olivas of Arizona; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Her husband Alfred , children and grandchildren all know they were loved unconditionally by her. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Johnsons Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Boriski Shaw; one daughter, Patricia Anne Shaw; one son, Bryan Shaw and wife Paula; two grandchildren. Willie Edward Collins, Jr., 48, of Pecos, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at his residence. Services at the Santa Barbara, Calif., Cemetery are pending. Jessie C. Hernandez, 87, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Pecos Nursing Home. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with burial in Holy Angels Cemetery. He also loved fishing in Old Mexico. He was born in Whitney, Tx., to Robert A. and Ola Mae Tonahill Matthews on June 5, 1916. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Matta; her mother, Mary C. Apolinar; three daughters, Diane Morelan of San Antonio, Sara Matta West of Pecos, Crystal Matta of Odessa; four sons, Ronnie Matta of Pecos, Darren Matta of Midland, Christopher Matta of Odessa, Ernest Matta Jr. of Georgia; one brother, Benjamin Apolinar of Texas City; four sisters, Mary Ann Apolinar of Texas City, Rachel Dominguez of San Antonio, Sylvia Apolinar of Pecos, Dolores Dee Dee Apolinar of Pecos, Patricia Apolinar of San Antonio and 12 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis (Clark) Seibert; six children: John Wilbur Seibert, Barbara Ann McBride, Cindy Sue Downs, Rita Lee Snyder, Connie Lou Seibert, and Mark Henry Seibert; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews. He has been affiliated with Free Will Baptist Church. ; two daughters, Maribel Martinez of Barstow, Cherry Ortega of San Angelo; six brothers, Arturo, Joe Turtle and Trine Ortega Jr. of Pecos, Armando Ortega Sr. of Barstow, George Luis Ortega of Odessa, Roy Ortega of Hondo; three sisters, Margie Natividad of Pecos, Crissy Renteria and Debra Ortega of Midland; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 78731-1307. He was involved in all aspects of agriculture throughout his career. Services will be at Trinity Fellowship in Uvalde. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Carlsbad Foundation earmarked for use by The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad for youth artist programs. Margarito Garcia, 92, of Barstow, died Friday, May 25, 2007, at his residence. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Gallego is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Elena Pea Gallego; his daughter, Imelda Gallego Garca & her husband, Jos Garca, R.Ph., his daughter Rebecca P. Gallego, MD, and his son, State Representative Pete P. Gallego and his wife, Mara Elena Ram?n. William was Hawaii's first Home Inspector. He had 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The secluded and rough ranch life shaped her character and made her a strong and able woman; a true survivor. Burial was in Barstow Cemetery. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Manuela Rodriguez They married soon after on November 16, 1948. She was also an officer with Delta Kappa gamma and a member of the Eastern Stars of Ruth Chapter in Deming, N.M. In 1965 Buck married Corene Sutton. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Sonny Bates of Odessa; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charities. He was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Lawton, Okla., served in the U.S. Airforce in England in 1941, with the 305th Bombardment Squadron. and died peacefully at home in Santa Fe, N.M., on Feb. 2, 2023. Mass will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Pablo Matta officiating. Elizabeth Jane Armstrong Neeley, known to some as Janey and to some as MiMi, passed away Friday night, May 1, 2009 in San Antonio, Tx. Born May 13, 1930 in Bryson, Texas, he was the son of Lee and Grace Turner Snailum. Coddi and Raqi were divorced in 1992. Rivera Family Funerals and Santa Fe Memorial Gardens: (505) 989-7032. Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21, at the Pecos Funeral Home. Helen and Harry were also avid rock and arrowhead collectors. Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the McCoy Chapel of Memories. Burial will be in Barstow Cemetery. Andrew Lewis He was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Pecos and moved to Dallas from Pecos in 1997 where he lived until he died. She was involved in the Retired Teachers Association, Girl Scouts of America, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Reeves County Hospital Auxiliary. Woe to the non-responsive politician who failed to live up to her expectations. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 3, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Rusty Smith officiating. John Barrett officiating. Burial will be in Los Angeles Gardens Cemetery. Smokey You all hold a very special place in our hearts. and Laura Jones. Mass was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Kelly and her husband, John Bickel of Wilmington, N.C., Dennis and his wife, Patty Glenn of Dibble, Okla., Rhonda James of Pecos, David and his wife, Tina Glenn of Houston, Douglas Glenn and step-daughter, Candy Armstrong, both of Midland; his sisters, Frances Cartwright of Phoenix, Ariz., Elmerrita Sprinkles of Coolidge, Ariz.; his first wife, Marlene Glenn of Pecos; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was born July 6, 1911 in Balmorhea, to Pedro and Isabel Lara. Survivors include her mother, Ida Lee Moore of Big Spring; one brother, Emmit Charles Moore, Jr. of Pecos; two nieces and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins from Beeville and Illinois. Survivors include his wife Blanca Aldaz of San Antonio; two sons, Fermin Aldaz of Texas City, Danny Aldaz of Garland; one daughter, Denise Giraldo of San Antonio; three sisters, Anita Rivera of Pecos, Irene Salazar and Tina Navarette of Odessa and four grandchildren. They made Pecos their home for 52 years on a farm on the Duval Rd. He was born Oct. 11, 1963, in Pecos, was a Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Teacher, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Barstow Cemetery with Greer Willis officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Evergreen Cemetery. Joan Margaret (Smith) Porter, 69, of Lockney, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Lockney Health and Rehabilitation Center. She lost her husband, Dan, on August 30, 1984. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Memorial Hospice at 438 E Houston Harte Expy ,San Angelo, TX 76903, or Cal Farleys Boy Ranch at PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174. Other community involvements were serving on boards of director for the Security State Bank and Balmorhea Ranchers. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in Pecos. She enjoyed her fellow teachers and teaching students in La Feria and at the Marine Military Academy located in Harlingen, TX. A chapel service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the Peaceful Garden Funeral Home Chapel. Martha worked as the President of the El Paso Real Estate Credit Union in 1972-77 and was an accountant for the El Paso Board of Realtors. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow at Barstow Cemetery. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2002. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Attn: Memorials, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, 888-662-5223. Raul Roman Survivors include three sons, Dr. M.H. He married Patricia Ann Young on July 24, 1956, in Carlsbad, NM. In 1957. He worked at Strawn Rental for 28+ years, and was currently employed for the City of Pilot Point Streets Department. Ray M. Golden, 79, of Pecos, died Monday, March 26, 2007. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; one daughter, his parents, one brother and four sisters. As I lift the lid to this saw, you will be the first person ever to see what is on the inside of your rock. Each guest was allowed to keep half the geode; Scott saved the other half and eventually donated his collection to the Science Department of Texas Christian University. Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Shepherd; her parents and five brothers. Paul was humbled by the Distinguished Alumni Award he received from Sul Ross State University. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home with Rev. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland. Bob graduated from Merkel High School and McMurray College in Abilene. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Left to cherish her memory are: her parents Gene and Lila Lea Blount of Pecos, Brothers Randy Blount and wife Rosie of Pecos, Nolan Blount and wife Retta of Pecos, Richard Blount and wife Cindy of Marion, Kansas, Sisters Sandy Hendricks and husband Bill of Odessa, Jackie Hunter and husband Richard of Mathis, Texas, her husband Roger Walser. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ballard of Pecos; sons, Dennis Thorp and wife Randa of Pecos, Alan Ballard and wife Jessie of Spur, Tx., Marion Ballard and wife Tylene of Odessa; one brother, Marion Freeman of Grandbury, Tx. Burial will be held Saturday in Norse, Tx. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 508 N. Gray, Killeen, TX 76543, or Young Life TX 311, 1703 South W.S. Check other contact information for Sandra C Rayos. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He outlived all his brothers and sisters and is survived by his wife Betty and daughter Joan of Pecos; his daughter, Jean of Salem, Ore., and three granddaughters Katherine, Elizabeth and Mary Margaret. It is seldom that you meet a Texan as true as Buck Davis. Nightly/Daily Rates $90.00. Snailum is also survived by his sister, Shirley Ann Jordan and husband, Raymond, Marble Falls; his brothers, Ted Wayne Snailum and wife Peggy, Horseshoe Bay, Jerry Don Snailum and wife, Jackie, Fairview; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many great friends. Survivors include her husband, David Alan Smith of Pecos; sisters, Joyce Cocanower of Lancaster and Rebecca Cameron and husband, Don of Rockwall; stepchildren, Vicky Lynn Williams of Georgetown, Tx., Debra Ann Myers and husband Gary of Irving, Tx., Nancy Elizabeth Libby Harris and husband Ross of Pecos and San Angelo, and David Alan Dave Smith Jr. and wife Marilyn of Grand Saline, Tx. She was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Balmorhea, was a homemaker, a lifetime Balmorhea resident and a Catholic. He truly loved his community. He was born Aug. 30, 1991, in Pearsall, Tx., had been a resident of Burnet most all his life, was a 2009 graduate of Burnet High School who enjoyed artwork and drawing. Luis Pena was born in La Mesa, New Mexico to Bernardo and Elena Pena on September 18th, 1935. E-Mail: news@pecos.net Joann Rodriguez, 40, of Midland, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at her residence. Survivors include one sister, Dolores Leiva of Fabens and one niece, Rita Gonzales of Pecos. He was born Feb. 4, 1915, in Saragosa and was an engineer. Service Information: Time, Day, Date: 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 09, 2008. Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rayos was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Agapita L. Rayos; two brothers, Antonio Jimenez and Cruz Jimenez. It was probably on of the most satisfying things of his career. Survivors include his wife, Estella M. Talamantez of Pecos; three daughters, Elva M. Talamantez and Ravina T. Martinez of Austin, Cristina T. Garcia of Pecos; one brother, Ray Talamantez of Pecos; two sisters, Romelia Herrera and Dolores Gomez of Pecos; five grandchildren, Ernest Tarango Jr., Destiny Garcia, David Talamantez Jr., Alfred Garcia Jr. and Alyanna Talamantez and one great-grandchild, David Talamantez III. A chapel service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James T. Henderson officiating. Acres West Funeral Home of Odessa is in charge of arrangements. He also served his country in the Army with pride. Burial will be in Mt. He was a talented carpenter, stone mason and sculptor. Ornelas was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ornelas, Sr. Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Gods plan is perfect and in his perfect plan he called Larry to cross the threshold of death to eternal life. Box C-114, Alpine, Texas 79831. William Reeves Sewell born Barstow Texas, November 13, 1926, Died Janary 2, 2007. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, two sons, and grandchildren. During his teen years he was a commercial fisherman on the Columbia River. He was born March 14, 1930, in Dallas, was called to the ministry at a young age, began a long career as a pastor of Baptist churches, graduated from Quanah High School in 1948, Hardin-Simmons University in 1952, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1958. Ramona Salcido, loved as family, cared for the Bickleys for 38 years. If preferred, donations may be made to Loving County Historical Society c/o Skeet Jones, Loving County Court House in Mentone, Texas 79754. Evergreen Cemetery. Evergreen Cemetery. In 1974, Jack and Peggy Barber Bue were married in Reno, Nev. She was born June 5, 1931, in Piedras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico, was a retired dietary culinary, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Mormon. Funeral services will be under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2007, at the Pecos Funeral Home with burial following at Mt. She was born Feb. 18, 1923, in Odem, Tx., was a retired cook, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Mass will be held at noon, Tuesday, April 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Leslie was a Christian and a member of the Graham Church of Christ, Graham, Washington. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Pace; one sister Marsha Peacock; one brother, Hal (Corkey) Pace, Jr.; numerous cousins and many cherished friends and loved ones. Pena., She came to America in June 1949, as the very young bride of Julian Sanchez. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Cemetery. on May 17, 1926. Survivors include seven brothers, Ray Varela of Pecos, Marti Varela of Chicago, Ill., Eddie Varela of Odessa, Jimmy Varela of Dallas, Joe Varela and Chuy Gonzales Uvalde, Mario Gonzales of Irving; three sisters, Angie V. Henderson of Iowa, Leticia Wiggins of Dallas and Yolanda Varela of Uvalde. He made the Air Force his career and retired after 20 years. Billie Mac Jobe, rancher, died peacefully on Aug. 11, 2008, at his home in Toyah, at the age of 82, following a courageous two year battle with bone cancer. Louise Cox . Clemente Jaramillo Mrs. Ashing had resided in Llano since 1983 coming from Richland Springs. Chavez was born in Ojinaga, Mexico and lived most of his life in Pecos. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Lawton, Okla., served in the U.S. Airforce in England in 1941, with the 305th Bombardment Squadron. Jessie Lynne Lewis was born in Lubbock on January 16, 1934, to Uzell W. and Anna E. Walkup. 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