They held a very special place in his heart. Mass will be held at noon, Wedneday, Aug. 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. She was an accomplished artist, and very active at The Artist Gallery in Carlsbad. She was born March 29, 1914, in Sierra Blanca, to Juan Aguilera and Prajedes Ortega, was a native of Texas, but lived most of her life in San Jose, Calif. and was a Catholic. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, at Portales Cemetery with Rev. As Sheriff she was the 1st Woman elected Sheriff in Texas from 1945-1947, a historic achievement at the time. She loved antiques, crafts, gardening, home remodeling and quilting. Pallbearers are: James McCormick, John McCormick, Billie Bradford, Jeff Lindemann, Ronny McCormick, Steve McCormick and Brad Scott as alternate. In 2003, Rev. Evergreen Cemetery. Obituaries are listed by date published, latest at the top. Olga L. Hoelscher, age 96, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, September 28, 2007 in Wichita, KS. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Betty was a wonderful artist and cook. He also served on the Federal Reserve Board, El Paso branch, and was a member of the Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. This milestone became a local school system which proved that there was a need for early education. Survivors include his wife, Estella Hernandez Munoz of Pecos; one son, Michael Munoz of Pecos; three daughters, Elida and Patricia Munoz of Pecos, Ysa Munoz of Kansas; one brother, Antonio Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M.; five sisters, Matilde, Rosa and Francisca Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M., Lupe Munoz of California, Margarita Munoz of Juarez, Mexico; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Barstow, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Her sister, Alma Rose Stephens, and brothers, George and Lewis Rose also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Juan Contreras III, Michael Contreras of Pecos, Jody Contreras of Odessa; two daughters, Amy Contreras of Odessa, Diana Contreras of Pecos; one brother, Abelino Gomez Jr. of Pecos; two sisters, Lily Machuca, Julia Garcia of Pecos and seven grandchildren. Porter was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Joe Hoyle and one brother, Charles Smith. Twelve grandchildren and sixteen great -grand children. He was born Jan. 25, 1938, in Knox City, Tx., was a member of Roscoe First Baptist Church, retired from the State of Texas in 2000 after 20 years of service working for the Balmorhea Highway Department eight years and the Texas Corrections Department at Snyder about 12 years. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1996. Mary Contreras
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, after serving a tour of duty in Korea, he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell where he met Margia Porter. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Select Specialty Hospital in Midland, TX
She was born June 6, 1958, in Pecos, was a housewife, a longtime resident of San Antonio and a Catholic. Joy Rusty Mann Carpenter, 83, of Pecos, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Houston. Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Isabel H. Florez, 88, of Pecos, died Friday, April 30, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Survivors include her parents, Theodore Cabral II and Cynthia Solis Cabral of Pecos; two sisters, Arianna and Gabriella Cabral of Pecos; one brother, Theodore Julian Cabral of Pecos; grandparents, Theodore Cabral of Pecos, Dorothy Cabral of Phoenix, Ariz., Mario Solis of Pecos. Marie Sears
He was preceded in death by parents Annie Lou and Ira Titus of Pecos, sisters, Helen Hildred, Frances McCaslend and twin brother, James Titus. Son, Rocky and wife Darla Blackstock. Concepcion Chon Jasso, 54, of Pecos, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. Services are pending in Ft. Stockton, for Manuel Manny Benavides, 72, of Pecos, formerly of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Isreal and Manuel Matta. Juan Anchondo
Survivors include two sons, Bret Wade Walker and wife Heather Ann; Brian Gene Walker and wife Charlcie Lavonem; grandchildren, Rebecca Nicole Walker Ermis and husband Luke, Bret Travis Walker, Jaycee LeeAnn Walker, Aaron Gene Walker, Breanna Lynn Walker; one brother, Roger Lee Beach and wife, Lori; nephews, Jimmy Ray Beach and David Alan Beach and family, Chris Allen Smith and wife Carla and their sons, Brandon Smith, Casey Smith and Derek Smith. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors include his wife, Carol Natividad of Lubbock; one son, Arturo Jr. Mikey Natividad of Lubbock; his parents, Marcelino and Rita Natividad of Pecos; three brothers, Marcelino Jr. and Augustine Natividad of Pecos, Oscar Natividad of Arlington; four sisters, Katy Rayos, Cruz Natividad, Sally Vasquez and Lupe Natividad of Pecos and numerous nieces and nephews. Survivors include three sons, Ronald Kilgore and wife, Toressa Baker Kilgore, Kent Kilgore and Tim Kilgore and wife, Misti; sisters, Erma Crain and Millie Graham; grandchildren, Stephanie, Heather, Kevin, Phyllis, Andrew, Maggie, Kenny, Chris and Austin; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Britni, and Ashley. Her children grew up in homes filled with and surrounded by animals, and she did not draw the line at cats and dogs. Survivors include one son, Michael W. Robinson, his wife, Jayne of Pecos and their daughter, Jennifer of College Station. Many years passed and mother remarried in 1988 to Mr. Jack Burchard, who passed from this world in 1996. He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. She was born May 22, 1952, in Rockford, Ill., was a longtime Pecos resident and a Baptist. Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at St. James Baptist Church with Joe Terry officiating. Survivors include his wife, Irma De Cardenes; two sons, Omar Navarrete of Odessa, Javier Navarrete of Ojinaga, Chih., Mexico; one brother, Ysidro Navarrette of Pecos; one sister, Angelica N. Gabaldon of Pecos and two grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Jerinne Seaton of Brownfield, Bambi Nairn of Littlefield; one brother, James Ernest Lane of Albuquerque, N.M., and six grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Adolfo Lozano of Balmorhea; five daughters, Pat Bejaran, Elisa Gamboa and Mary Jane Ortega of Odessa, Billie Fay Garcia of Crane, Betty Offutt of Burlson, Tx. Salvador Lopez, 83, of Pecos, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Nora Sais Nunez, 89, of Pecos, died Monday, March 19, 2007, in Midland. He is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Monty and Tammy Moore of Richardson; Hardin and Teri Moore of San Angelo; Jerry and Pauline Moore of Friendswood. Interment will follow in the Lindale City Cemetery. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Nueva Vida Baptist Church. Ruth substituted as a teacher almost full time for many years after her children were in school. Bettye loved her church family and was very involved in teaching Sunday School whether in Pecos, Odessa, or Monahans. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Billie spent those fifty-nine years caring for Bob and their three daughters. He was also county commissioner for Loving County for 22 years. Survivors include one son, David McCracken and wife Helen of Del Rio; one daughter Peggy Lynn McCracken Goddard of Pecos; two brothers, Walter Gunn of Ennis and Jeremy Gunn of Brackley, England; two sisters, Cora Gayle Trent of Sandia Park, N.M., Mary Walling of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Amanda Bejarano, Jason McCracken, Scott Goddard and Dana Kay Goddard; and four great-grandchildren, Jasmine Lee Bejarano, Cieara Medrano, Houston Goddard and Jacen McCracken. Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with Father Miguel Angel Sanchez officiating. Survivors include one daughter, Mitzi Eubanks of Alvarado; three brothers, Winfor D. Hampton of Abilene, Jerry Hampton of Semore, Tx., John Hampton of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister, Josephine Thomas of Corpus Christi; 12 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Son, Rocky and wife Darla Blackstock. She was born Sept. 1, 1908, in Seminole, Okla. Short was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Short; five sons, Elwood, R.V., H.D., L.B., and Lawrance Short. He was the director of printing services for Wayland Baptist University. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her adored twin brother, Lane, her older brother DeWitt and her two sisters, Mary Eleanor and Carolyn. Mass will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com. Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Merrell Daggett of Fort Stockton;two grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; one step-grandson; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one niece. Ortega was preceded in death by three brothers, Felo, Justo and Ramon Tarango. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Renteria of Pecos; one daughter, Melissa Maria Pentaflor of Pecos; one brother, Lenord Pentaflor of Santa Maria, Calif. and one sister, Bernice Pentaflor of Santa Maria, Calif. Carmen Castillo, 89, of Pecos, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at her residence. A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 11, at First Baptist Church in San Angelo. During his retirement he owned and operated several service stations in Pecos and Chandler, Ariz. His hobby was buying and selling cars. Burial was in Barstow Cemetery. Chuy Florez, 76, a lifetime resident and well known businessman of Pecos, died Wednesday morning, March 11, 2009, losing his long and hard battle with cancer. Throughout his years in agriculture he served as president of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association and as a director of the National Cotton Council. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda G. Guevara of Midland; two brothers, Jose Gomez of Poteet, Tx., Marcelo Gomez of Balmorhea; two sisters, Augustina Fuentez of Odessa, Ramona Natividad of Saragosa and two grandchildren. He was born Dec. 7, 1918, in Fabens, to Mike and Candelaria (Prieto) Nichols. Mary G. Contreras, 67, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in Odessa. Survivors include her husband, Jose Antonio Diaz of Barstow; one son, Leonardo Holguin of Kermit; two daughters, Chris and Gil Pena of Hobbs, N.M., Delma and Mike Ramos of Jal, N.M.; one sister, San Juana Granado of Pecos; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Rivera Family Funerals and Santa Fe Memorial Gardens: (505) 989-7032. Cruz Payne, 91, of Alpine, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Hewas born Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1928 to John Furman Haley and Florence Mae (Trent) Haley in Pecos, TX. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 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