Obituaries

2023

Ausencia (Chencha) Melendez Fuentes, 91 of Pecos Texas passed away on February 11, 2023 in Odessa Texas. Ausencia was born in Marfa, Texas on March 9, 1931. She married Miguel A. Fuentes on August 30, 1947 in Pecos. She was a wonderful mother and housekeeper. She was a great cook and baker. Holidays had the house smelling of all...

2023

Lorenzo "Lencho" Lerma, 39, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence. Lorenzo was born on December 20, 1983 in Pecos, Texas to Jose Manuel Lerma and Josefina Hidalgo Lerma. Lorenzo was a life time Pecos resident, a graduate of Pecos High School, Catholic and a Truck driver.

Lorenzo is preceded in...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Ellen Galindo, 68, of Balmorhea, passed away on Friday January 06, 2023 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX.

Mary Ellen was born in Pecos to Vivian and Nicolasa Ortega on November 8, 1954. She attended school in Balmorhea. She married Rosendo Galindo on August 23, 1974 in Balmorhea and they had five children. She worked...

Jan 4, 2023

Florentino V. Yniguez, 52, of  Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Abilene, Texas.  Florentino was born in Houston, Texas on October 18, 1970 to Florentino Victorino Yniguez and Ruth Miller.  Florentino was a truck driver and an Arizona resident.

Florentino V. Yniguez is preceded in death his parents; Florentino V. Yniguez and Ruth Miller.

Jan 2, 2023

Guillermo “Willie” Anchondo, passed from this life and entered eternal rest on January 4, 2023 in Odessa, Texas.

Guillermo was born in Presidio TX to Bernardo and Maria Elena Anchondo on November 15, 1972, He graduated from Pecos High School class of 1992. He worked in the oilfield for many years. He always loved to spend time...

2023

Guadalupe Ortega, 82, of Pecos passed away on February 2, 2023 in Pecos. Guadalupe was born in Chihuahua Mexico to Liberto and Beatrice on October15, 1940. He married Irma Tarango on April 1, 1974 in Pecos TX.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by his wife Irma Ortega and 8 siblings.

Guadalupe is survived by 5...

2023

Larry Garcia Dominguez , 35 of Pecos, Tx. passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Pecos Tx.. Larry was born in Pecos, Tx. to Dorothy Garcia and Larry Dominugez on June 17, 1985. He was married to Paula Faragoza since March 22, 2018 in Pecos, Tx. He  worked for ACE Resouces as a Pumper. Larry would loved to...

2023

Jose (Alfredo) Urias JR, 35, of Pecos, passed away on March 16, 2023 in Pecos Texas.

Alfredo was born in Chihuahua Mexico to Jose and Norma Urias on February 4, 1987. He went to school at Pecos High School. He worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years. He devoted his time to his daughter Ali,...

2023

Santiago Alvarez Ornelas, 87 of Pecos, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Odessa, Tx. He was born in San Juan Chihuahua, Mexico on July 24, 1935 to Jose Najar Ornelas and Benigna Alvarez Ornelas. Santiago was a Catholic and a life time Pecos resident.

Santiago A. Ornelas is preceded in death by his spouse...

2023

Refugia Tarango Hinojos, 73, of Pecos, Tx. passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Refugia was born in Saragosa, Tx. to Alejandro Tarango and Juanita Lujan Tarango on July 4, 1949. She went to school in Saragosa, Tx. She married Reynaldo Hinojos on October 3, 1970 in Pecos, Tx., Refugia worked as a caregiver for many years.

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2023

Jose A. Gomez Jr, 74 passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Odessa, Texas. Jose was born in Por Venir, Mexico, on March 19, 1949 to Jose A. Gomez Sr. and Maria Alvarez Gomez. Jose attended school in Toyah, Texas. Jose married the love of his life Maria T. Gomez, he truck driver, loved music and loved playing...

2023

Manuel O. Reyes Jr., 65, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence. Manuel was born on November 3, 1957 to Manuel and Irene Reyes in Pecos, Texas. He went to school in Pecos, and graduated from Pecos High School, and worked in Roustabout in the Oilfield.

Manuel is preceded in death...

2023

Beatrice Vasquez Martinez, 57, of Pecos passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Pecos, Texas. She was born in Pecos, Texas on April 7, 1966 to Felipe Martinez and Dominga Vasquez Martinez. Beartice was a graduate from Pecos High School, Catholic and a life time Pecos resident.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her Parents; Felipe...

Dec 1, 2022

Jose Aguilar Martinez Sr. age 79, of Pecos, Texas died December 1, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Jose was a well know auto mechanic and instructor, APG for 31 years and worked at RCDC I & II for 21 years, retiring at the age of 72.  He was a hard-core Dallas Cowboy fan.

Jose is survived...

Nov 30, 2022

Mauricio Adalberto Roque, 48 of Pecos, passed away on November 30, 2022 in the town of Pecos.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 6, 2022...

Nov 21, 2022

Jessie Lara Pratt, 79, passed away on November 21st, 2022. Jessie was born in Big Spring Texas to Modesto and Olivia Lara on July 4, 1943. She worked for Ben’s Spanish Inn and Las Palmas. Jessie worked for Pecos Barstow Toyah ISD, in the cafeteria , for many years. She was also known for her famous tripitas that were...

Nov 9, 2022

Ramona “Camo” Vargas Galindo, 92, of Pecos TX, Passed away on November 9, 2022 in Pecos, Texas.

Visitation for Ramona will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 9:00am – 9:00pm at Peaceful Garden Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 16, 2022...

Nov 1, 2022

Amelia Longoria Ramonez 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 1 ST at Focus Care Nursing Home. Graveside services are pending at Assumption Cemetery in Austin Tx.

Amelia was born in Victoria Tx. To Juan and Marianna Longoria on December 10, 1932.

She was raised and...

Oct 28, 2022

Guadalupe F. Payen (Wuale), 88 of Pecos TX passed away on October 28,2022 in Pecos TX. Guadalupe was born in Mexico to Ramon and Tomasita Payen on December 12, 1933. He married Maria de Jesus on January 14,1954. He was a retired farmer/rancher.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by his brothers Hector, Ruben and Efrain and his...

Oct 5, 2022

Christy Lujan, 47 of Pecos, passed away on October 05, 2022 in Pecos

Christy was born in Alpine TX to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Trujillo on May 21, 1975. She went to school in Marfa and graduated from Marfa High School

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Marian Lujan and Reyes Lujan, uncle Jamie Lee...