Obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

Alejandro "Alex" Trevino, age 16, of Odessa, passed away April 23, 2020 at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Graveside Service will be for immediate family only at 10 AM, Monday, April 27, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  For extended family and friends unable to attend the graveside, there will be a Live Stream available at the time of...

Apr 23, 2020

Jackie Louise Tacker, age 73, of Odessa, Texas completed her earthly journey and made her way to her heavenly home on the morning of April 23, 2020.

Memorial Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

She was born to...

Apr 21, 2020

James Anthony Santa Maria, 58, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his residence in Wink, Texas.

He had been battling cancer and liver disease for an extended time.

A memorial service to honor the life of James will be held at a later date.

James was born in Long Branch, New Jersey...

Apr 21, 2020

Jerry Sue Parrish, 81, of Odessa, passed away on April 21, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charlie Johnson of First United Methodist Church, Seminole, Texas, officiating.

Jerry was born in Sadler, Texas to Ted...

Apr 19, 2020

On April 19, 2020 Martha Ellen Kennedy Locke, 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surround by loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She was an exceptional wife and mother. Martha was a very selfless person and she cared deeply for her family and friends.

She was born in...

Apr 19, 2020

Joyce Elnora Booher Porch departed her earthly home on April 19, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and receive her heavenly crown.

Her viewing will be held on Wednesday April 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.  We will be following Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order...

Apr 18, 2020

Mona Rosylyn Levine was born March 2, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Mildred and Michael Levine.  Mona married Frank Pepitone in 1959 and gave birth to a son, John.  She was divorced several years later.  She worked as a cashier in the Waldbaum’s supermarket, until she joined the Army Reserves in 1978.  Joining the Army enabled her to...

Apr 13, 2020

Lawrence Paul Walsh, 72, of Odessa, TX passed away on April 13, 2020, in Odessa, TX.

Due to the current pandemic we are unable to hold a memorial service at this time. A memorial in honor of Larry will be held at a date to be determined. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and his ashes...

Apr 4, 2020

Carolyn Sue Carpenter, 74, of Odessa Texas passed away at home on April 4, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  Private graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Carolyn was born in Colorado City Texas to Jay and Corene Banks on November 12, 1945.  She married Dwayne Allen Carpenter on...

Apr 4, 2020

Minerva E. Salazar, 76 years old, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Minerva Salazar was born in Sanderson, Texas to Antonio Esqueda and Valentina Guzman on October 24, 1943.  She went to school in Sanderson, Texas and was a stay at home mom.

She is survived by Marty Salazar,...

Apr 1, 2020

David Wesley Ellison, age 94, of Odessa, TX, was reunited, in Heaven, with his wife of 65 years on April 1, 2020.

David was born on May 19, 1925 to David Horace Ellison and Crinnie Ellison in Hawkins, Texas. He married Audrey Lee Graham on December 22, 1946 in Gladewater, TX. He earned an associate degree from...

Mar 29, 2020

Johnny Lee Storz Jr. was born in Star City, Arkansas on January 27, 1939. He was raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas where he attended and graduated High School. He joined the army in 1958, and when he was discharged, he worked in Pine Bluff until he received Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and afterwards was called into the...

Mar 28, 2020

John Martinez, 74, of Lamesa, passed away on March 28, 2020.

The celebration of life will be postponed until further notice due to the current pandemic.

John was born on May 24, 1945 to Pascula Hernandes and Domingo Martinez in Lamesa, TX where he was raised and educated.  He married Rosa Vargas on November 4,...

Mar 26, 2020

Catherine Elaine King, 77 years old, passed away March 26, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Catherine was born in Lubbock, Texas to David and Delores Dixon on July 21, 1942. She graduated from Lubbock Monterey High School in 1960. She married Gerry King on April 14, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas. On June 1, 1979, Gerry and Catherine moved to Odessa,...

Mar 24, 2020

Patty Jean Hisaw, 87, of Odessa, passed over to her heavenly home on March 24, 2020.

Private Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Patty was born December 17, 1932 to Charles Spencer and Pearl Anderson in Blytheville, Arkansas.  She married the...

Mar 23, 2020

Clifford Ennis Vickrey, age 78, of Odessa, Texas passed from this life to his heavenly home on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Odessa.

Due to the current pandemic, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.  Services will be held in Milfay, Oklahoma and he will be laid to rest at Black Vickrey Cemetery in...

Mar 21, 2020

Lloyd Eric Leshnower, of Odessa, passed away on March 21, 2020 in Midland, Texas. A private burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Lloyd was born in Indianapois, Indiana to Alan and Susan Leshnower on Nov. 14, 1970. He graduated from Permian High School. He graduated from UTPB with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. He worked...

Mar 20, 2020

Barbara Jane Starks Dees Mitchan, age 74, of Gardendale, Texas, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Odessa, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Father Timothy Hayter of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton presiding.

Barbara Jane was born in Abilene, Texas, to Grover...

Mar 20, 2020

Cecelia Ione Leek, 69, of Odessa, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Odessa.

Viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home.  We will be following Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA-08 and the CDC's guidelines and will be limiting the number of people gathered at the viewing to 10 people at...

Mar 19, 2020

Carolyn “Jeanne” Benavidez passed away on March 19, 2020 in Odessa, Texas after courageously battling heart and health issues for several years.

Jeanne is survived by her son Larry, brothers Don Jones and John Smith, eleven grandchildren whom she loved and cherished and was extremely proud of; nephews Patrick Johnson, William Jones, and James Jones, and a...