Obituaries

May 8, 2021

Our Alaina Brookneil Velasquez, who was born on January 10, 2021, departed from this life at home on May 8, 2021.

She was here with us for only a short time, but while she was here, she warmed everyone’s hearts, and especially made mommy, daddy, and her big brother smile.  She will be remembered for...

May 8, 2021

Agapita M. Munoz, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 8, 2021, surrounded by family at her home in Midland, TX.  She was welcomed home with open arms by her parents, Maria and Ricardo Martinez; two sisters, Rosa Dominguez and Elizabeth Madrid; six brothers, Jose, Rosendo, Cesario, Richard, Miguel, and Lupe Martinez; two sisters-in-law, Senida and Mary Vijil; one brother-in-law,...

May 8, 2021

Claudie M. Arends, 94 years young, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 8, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  This will be a Graveside service.  Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home....

May 8, 2021

James “Jim” W. Jones, 68, longtime resident of Odessa, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2021 in Odessa after a courageous fight against multiple health challenges. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Chyree Powell Jones, whom he married on June 15, 1987 in Odessa.

Jim made Odessa his home for more than 50...

May 5, 2021

Joanna Lee Flack, 78, of Odessa, Texas passed away on May 5, 2021 in Odessa.  Prior to moving to Odessa in October 2019, she was a long-time resident of Graham, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Keri Lynn...

May 1, 2021

Jesus Amador Galindo, age 94, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully from this life on May 1, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Lubbock, Texas to Jesus (Sr.) and Juanita Galindo. He was married to his wife, Mercedes Galindo (deceased) for 49 years. They made their home in McCamey, Texas.

Amador was very much...

Apr 30, 2021

Linda Henderson Simmons, 51, undoubtedly went to heaven on angel wings Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home in Odessa while surrounded by loved ones. Linda’s body succumbed to colon cancer, but her beloved spirit remained unwavering despite the disease.

Linda, also fondly known as ‘Lou Lou’, was born May 23, 1969 in Midland, Texas. She was...

Apr 29, 2021

Marina Saldaña, 58, was surrounded by her family when she went home to the Lord. Our loving wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt passed away after a long hard fight against the effects of COVID -19.

Marina was born on January 2, 1963 in Tulia, Tx. She was one of ten siblings born to Jesus Juan...

Apr 26, 2021

Anthony Brian Bustillos, a Registered Nurse, devoted husband; loving father; and our beloved hero, passed on into eternal rest at the age of 40 on April 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home as a result of a long battle with pancreatic cancer; he was surrounded by his loved ones as he left his earthly home to be...

Apr 22, 2021

On the morning of April 22, 2021 Barbara passed into the hands of our Lord.

Barbara was born in Odessa, Texas on May 23, 1955 spending her life there. Barbara has had many lifelong health issues and a stroke recently claimed her life.  She struggled with balance as her body wobbled and shook, forcing her...

Apr 20, 2021

Eighteen days after the love of his life went to be with Jesus, Walter Lee Pierce knew that he had lived long enough without her.   He peacefully joined her on April 20, 2021.

Visitation will be 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday, April 25th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home; Odessa, TX.

Funeral services will the held...

Apr 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Cynthia Louise Coburn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 19, 2021

Kevin Long of Odessa, Texas passed away on April 19, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Larry Brown will be officiating the service.

Kevin Long was born in Odessa, Texas to John and Alice Long on...

Apr 19, 2021

Karen Marie Choate 59, of Odessa, TX lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 19, 2021. In her home surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 28, 2021...

Apr 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Lillian "Polly" Cowin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 14, 2021

There is an appointed time for everything.  And there is a time for every event under heaven – A time to give birth and a time to die; Brenda McHaney was born into time, the daughter of Rex Lee Carlile and Joyce Branch, July 29, 1944 in Waco, Texas; she had no siblings.

She passed...

Apr 14, 2021

John Henry Green, Jr. of Odessa passed away at home of natural causes on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

He was born on February 18, 1939 in Crane, Texas to Eloise Inez and John Henry Green, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Rita Green Ellison. He was a husband, father,...

Apr 13, 2021

Maria del Rosario Santos Hawkins was born October 7, 1948 in Laredo, Texas.  Rose was the third of seven children of Domingo Santos, Sr. and Elodia Rios Santos.  She grew up in Laredo with her large family where she attended and graduated from Nixon High School.  Academics came easy to Rose as she had a constant thirst for knowledge....

Apr 11, 2021

James “David” Rowch, 69, of Odessa, Texas went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2021.

He entered this world on February 18,1952, in Odessa, Texas to the late Oleta Fae and James Woodrow Rowch.  He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

David is preceded in death by his...

Apr 11, 2021

Audrey Louise Ragsdale Smith died peacefully Sunday morning in Odessa, Texas, April 11, 2021, at the Courtyards Assisted Living and Memory Care residential facility in Odessa.

Audrey was born in Waxahachie, Texas on August 9, 1922 to Crockett and Leola Ragsdale.  She graduated from Waxahachie High School and went on to attend what is now...