All Obituaries

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 involved in the church when he lived in McCamey. He loved being a Crusillo and made it his life goal to bring his family and acquaintances closer to God. He enjoyed being...

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 raised in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School as a devoted Bronco fan. She attended the Odessa College Cosmetology program where...

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 de Dios Moya and Susie Moya. She was married to the love of her life Cesar for 38 years and bore two children. Andrew Jason Saldaña and Sara Victoria Jasso and her sweet...

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 with our Lord and Savior in Heaven.   He entered this world on May 10, 1980 in Lubbock, TX, born to Ismael Bustillos and Diane Gutierrez.   He is survived by his wife,...

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 to use a walker to assist in her walking. While sitting with her in her hospital room this last week, I saw her looking up with a surprised look, first with wide open eyes,...

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 10 a.m., Monday, April 26th at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Monument Gardens of Sunset Memorial.  Walter was born on February...

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 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.   Karen was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Gerald and Beverly Choate on June 30, 1961.  She graduated from Odessa High School and...

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 August 24, 1964.  Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother, Royce Long.   Kevin is survived by his sister, Betty and her husband, Evan Lowery of Crane,...