Obituaries

2022

Rafael "Peewee" S. Gonzalez Jr. of Pecos, Tx, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born in El Paso, TX to Rafael Gonzalez Sr. and Mercedes Gonzalez on October 1, 1952.

Rafael had several trades during his life. Most notable was his work as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed spending his time...

2022

Ramona T. Garcia, 97, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Pecos, Texas. Ramona T. Garcia was born on February 4, 1925 in Loving, New Mexico to Carmel Talamantez and Francisca Tercero Talamantez. Ramona married Santiago Garcia in Mexico, she was a housewife and a lifetime Pecos resident.

Ramona T. Garcia is preceded...

2022

Delma R. Gonzales 67, of Mentone, TX passed away Sunday August 14, 2022 at her residence in Odessa, TX. Delma was born February 22, 1955 to Seledonio and Hortencia Renteria. She married Tomas Gonzales on August 04, 1984 in Pecos, Tx. She was a beloved wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother, teacher, and friend. She worked as a bilingual...

2022

Roberto C. Rodriguez “Pelon” 66 of Pecos Tx, passed away on February 22,2022 at his home surrounded by his family after a very short battle with cancer. Roberto was born in Ojinaga, Chih on December 30,1955. He is preceded by his parents Francisco and Margarita Rodriguez.

He married the love of his life Guadalupe M. Rodriguez. After...

2022

Billy Edwards, 69, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by close friends and family. Born July 23, 1952, in Nolan, Texas, he was the son of the late Glenn Curtis Edwards and Bertha Lucille Rushing. His siblings are Bobby Edwards married to Myong Edwards; his brother-in-law, Danny Hewitt, who was married to the late...

2022

Braulia Montoya Nativadad’s work on this earth was completed on May 14, 2022. She has entered into eternal rest with our Lord where she was greeted by her parents, Pilar and Ramona Montoya. Also waiting to embrace her in their loving arms were here sister Irma Montoya Lujan, her brother Pilar Montoya Jr., and her brother-in-law Michael Barrandey. From...

Apr 17, 2021

Louis G. Ortiz “Lichi”, 92, beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021

Lichi was born on June 21, 1928 in Pecos to Pedro and Maria Ortiz.

He worked as a delivery man for Bozeman Drug Store for several years.  He then worked as a carpet layer for Pecos Furniture until...

2021

Vicente M Rodriguez, 56, of Pecos passed away August 8, 2021.  Vicente was born in Pecos, Tx to Maria T. Martinez and Vicente L. Rodríguez on October 17, 1964.

Vicente is preceded in death by his mother Maria T. Martinez, brother Jose Mora Jr. , and maternal grandparents Manuela & Hipólito Martinez.

Vicente is survived...

2021

Samuel Molinar Gallego of Saragosa, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2021 in Midland.

Samuel (Sammy) was born in Alpine, Texas to Joe and Amparo Gallego on May 16, 1955. Samuel graduated from Balmorhea High School.

Sammy is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Amparo Gallego, his brother Joe Gallego III, and sister,...

2021

Surrounded by his children and wife, Robert "Betico" Chavez Natividad, 69, of Pecos, went to be with our Lord on August 20, 2021.

Robert was a prominent figure in the town of Pecos, not only because of his contagious personality, but for his indispensable  giving ways. His love of carpentry and willingness to assist anyone in need can...

2021

Juanita Martinez Munoz, 91, of Pecos, Tx., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Focus Care of Ft. Stockton in Ft. Stockton, Tx. She was born on September 5, 1930 to Antonio and Anita Gomez Martinez in Presidio, Tx. She was a waitress at the Holiday Inn restaurant, lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic.

Juanita...

2021

Jose Alejandro Morales, 52 passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence in Pecos, Texas. Jose was born on June 6, 1969 to Felix Urias Morales and Raquel Pacheco in Pecos, Texas. Jose was a Christian and a Dallas Cowboy fan, and a welder.

Jose Alejandro is preceded in death by his father Felix Urias...

2021

Maria "Mary" Gallegos, 76, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Mary was born in Pecos, Tx. to Magdalena M. Abila on January 22, 1945. She attended and graduated from Pecos High School. Mary attended Nursing School and worked for the Reeved County Hospital as a Nurse for 45 years, she was a...

2021

Maria "Hela" G. Matta, 78, of Pecos, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Pecos, Texas.

Maria "Hela" G. Matta was born in Coyame, Chih.  to Tito Gavaldon and Guadalupe Olivas on August 2, 1942. She went to school in Coyame. She married Adan M. Matta on April 8, 1961 in Ojinaga, Chih. She worked and...

2021

Mario Rayos Sr, 75, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mario was born in Pecos to Pabla and Valentin Rayos on January 19, 1946. He grew up in Pecos, Texas and attended Pecos High School. He married Felicia Rayos on October 22, 1962 in Pecos, Texas. Mario was a member of the Santa Rosa Catholic Church...

2021

Monserato C. Guebara, 83, of Sragosa, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2021 in Midland, Texas. She was born December 25, 1937 to Pilar and Catalina Contreras, she went to school at Balmorhea High School. She married Rodolfo Guebara on December 18, 1953 in Balmorhea. She worked as a caretaker for Home Health for many years. She was involved...

2021

Pilar Montoya Jr., 62, of Balmorhea, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Pilar was born in Pecos, Texas to Ramona and Pilar Montoya Sr. on November 11, 1958. He went to school at Balmorhea High. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He was a veteran and served in the Army....

2021

Robert A. Ramirez, 67 of Pecos, passed away peacefully in his home, on Monday, February 1st, 2021 in Pecos, Texas.

Robert was born in Big Spring,Tx. to Jesus and Ruth Ramirez on November 10, 1953. He attended school in Big Spring, Tx. He worked as shop mechanic, a welder, and worked at Pennzoil Sulphur for over 20...

2021

Regina Portillo - Cordero, 51 of Balmorhea, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Barstow, Texas. Regina was born on August 13, 1970 to David Leo Portillo and Eva Contreras Portillo in Woodland, California. She went to school in Balmorhea, Texas, she was a LVN, lifetime Balmorhea, Texas resident and a Catholic.

Regina is preceded...

2021

Robert O’Neal Thomas, 78, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2021 in El Paso.

Neal was born in Daingerfield to James Aubrey Thomas and Annie Blanche Clark Thomas on Sept 19, 1942. He worked at the Sulphur Mines for close to 30 years. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam Era and served in...