Obituaries

Raquel Montoya Rivas

Raquel Montoya Rivas

Jun 12, 2025

Raquel Rivas, 54, of Odessa TX, Passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

 The Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at...

Martha Molinar

Martha Molinar

Jun 5, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Martha Lydia Molinar on June 5, 2025. Born in Odessa, Texas, to Dolorez and Lydia Acosta Molinar. Martha lived a life marked by devotion — to her family, her community, and above all, her faith in God.

Martha was a woman of unwavering belief and spiritual strength....

Joe McIntosh ( Mac) Sanders

Joe McIntosh ( Mac) Sanders

Jun 1, 2025

Joe McIntosh (Mac) Sanders

Mac Sanders, 49, of Odessa, passed away on June 1, 2025, due to complications of diabetes. Mac was born on September 12, 1975, in Arlington, Texas. He was the first child born to Joe Mac and Katherine (Jones) Sanders.

He became a permanent Odessa resident at the age of three and he never left. He attended Gonzales Elementary,...

Linda Fay Crump

Linda Fay Crump

May 31, 2025

Linda Fay Crump, 80 years old, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Odessa. Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday June 5, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jon Hendricks officiating.

Linda was born in Dodson, Texas,...

Mario R. Moralez Sr.

Mario R. Moralez Sr.

May 31, 2025

Mario Moralez, Sr., 76, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, between 6pm and 8pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. The Rosary will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, June...

Sherri Lee Brooks

Sherri Lee Brooks

May 26, 2025

Sherri Lee Brooks, age 64, of Odessa, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1961, in Hobbs, New Mexico, and was later adopted by her loving mother and father, the late Don and Bes Castleman.

Sherri is survived and missed by her...

Katalina Almanza

Katalina Almanza

May 25, 2025

Katalina Almanza of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 25, 2025, in Richardson, Texas.

Her rosary will be Monday June 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Visitation will be from 12-8:00PM on Monday. Funeral Service will be Tuesday June 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Sunset Funeral Home. Deacon Mike Hernandez at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Midland, Texas, will...

Crystal Lee Hale

Crystal Lee Hale

May 23, 2025

Crystal Lee Hale, 45, of Odessa, Texas, passed away leaving behind a legacy of laughter, strength, and love. Born on June 12, 1979, to Thomas Lee Salmon II and Donna Marie Gray, Crystal lived a life marked by vibrant energy and a personality as bold as it was beautiful.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Hale II, and their four...

Phyllis Dudley

Phyllis Dudley

May 23, 2025

Phyllis Dudley, 88, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2025, in her Odessa, Texas, home surrounded by the love of her family and her two dogs.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Thursday, May 29,2025 from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at Faith Fellowship with Pastor Becky Hand, officiating, on Friday, May...

Dawn Michele Pierce

Dawn Michele Pierce

May 21, 2025

Michele Pierce, 63, of Odessa, passed away on May 21, 2025 in Odessa, TX following a prolonged illness, surrounded by family.

Michele was born in Odessa to Mitchell and Peggy Haller on January 29,1962. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1980 and married her beloved husband, Charles Pierce, on November 1, 1980, in Odessa. Michele was known for her deep...

H.T. "Rusty" Millican

H.T. "Rusty" Millican

May 20, 2025

Hilary “Rusty” Theron Millican

At the age of 83 he joined his beloved wife Frankie “TuTu” in heaven on, Tuesday, May 20,2025. Rusty died peacefully in Odessa, Texas with family at his side.

Rusty was born to Mary Odessa and CL Millican on August 1, 1941, in Del Rio, Texas. He was married to his beloved wife Frankie for 55 years.

In 1979...

Steve Patrick Maruska

Steve Patrick Maruska

May 19, 2025

Steve Maruska 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. A livestream service will be available with Reverend...

Ruby Nell Pryor

Ruby Nell Pryor

May 18, 2025

Ruby Nell Pryor, 87, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas. Dr. Reverend Jimmy Braswell will be officiating.

Ruby was born in Comanche, Texas to Mary Lou and Cleve Harvey on October 31, 1937. She married Bernard Wilson in Dallas, Texas. They...

Pamela Sue Mitchell

Pamela Sue Mitchell

May 16, 2025

Pamela Sue Mitchell went home to her Mother, Father, and the Lord on Friday, May the 16TH in Odessa, TX at the age of 62.

 The celebration of life will be on June 7, 2025, from noon till 5 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Odessa, TX. Dress casually as we know she would not have wanted everyone...

Shanna King McPherson

Shanna King McPherson

May 16, 2025

Shanna Blyth McPherson, 65, of Odessa, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Odessa.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Branecky of Community Bible Church, officiating. Arrangements are by...

Tony Blakley

Tony Blakley

May 11, 2025

Tony Lynn Blakley, 58, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025,  in Odessa, Texas.

Viewing will be 5:00PM – 8:00PM, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.

Tony was born in Odessa, Texas to Francis and...

Melissa Marceline Inge

Melissa Marceline Inge

Apr 29, 2025

Melissa Inge, 58 of Odessa Tx passed away on April 29th, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3rd ,2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell...

Marion Lee Stone

Marion Lee Stone

Apr 28, 2025

Marion “Lee” Stone, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital after a tough battle with a lengthy illness.

Lee was born on November 11, 1948, in Gonzales, Texas to Clarence and Dorothy Stone. Lee grew up in the Sinclair Oil camps in Wyoming, Kansas and Pampa, Texas before settling in Midland in...

Larry G Hines Sr.

Larry G Hines Sr.

Apr 28, 2025

Larry Hines, Sr. (1959-2025)

Larry Hines Sr. was called to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2025. He passed peacefully at home in Odessa, Tx. His funeral will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Tony McCrohan officiating. Funeral and remembrance will be in the chapel and burial service will...

Ramona A. Lujan

Ramona A. Lujan

Apr 26, 2025

In loving memory of Ramona Arenivas Lujan, 92 of Odessa, passed away on April 26th, 2025 in Odessa Texas.  Ramona was born September 1st, 1932 to Manuel Arenivas and Manuela Marufo in Ojinaga, Chihuahua. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, warmth, and unconditional love touched everyone who knew her. She filled our lives with laughter, wisdom,...