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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notices Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notice Collection - Page 1289 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 24 June 2022, at 8:02 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Selestina de la Rosa PECOS - Selestina de la Rosa, 71, of Saragosa, a homemaker, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gustavo Lopez officiating. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the Saragosa cemetery. Arrangements by Peaceful Garden Funeral Home. She was a longtime resident of Saragosa. She was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Brother, Juan Contreras of Saragosa. Antonia Duarte FORT STOCKTON - Antonia Ruiz Duarte, 73, of Fort Stockton, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, in Fort Davis. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Memorial Funeral Home. Mass has not been scheduled. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home. She was born in Fort Stockton. She was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Husband, Dal Duarter of Fort Stockton; sons, Alfredo Ruiz Duarte and Joel Ruiz Duarte, both of Fort Stockton, and Raul Ruiz Duarte of Fort Davis; sister, Candelaria Primera of Fort Stockton; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Gaudelia Landeros ODESSA - Gaudelia 'Lou' Landeros, 64, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Regency Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Revs. Francis Frey, Tom Kelly and David Herrera officiating. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. She was born in Colorado City. She was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Son, Joe Landeros III of Odessa; brother, Pete Valdez of Odessa; sisters, Grace Herrera and Gloria Farmer, both of Odessa, Gladys Valdez of Dallas and Gigi Richardson of Irving; and three grandchildren. David Rhodes MUSKOGEE, Okla. - David Allen Rhodes, 62, of Muskogee, Okla., a retired OG&E auxiliary operator and chemist, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, in Muskogee. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lescher-Millsap Chapel with the Rev. Everett Lerch officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home. He was born in San Spring, Okla. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Martha Rhodes of Muskogee, Okla.; sons, Robert Allen Rhodes of Broken Arrow, Okla., William Delso of Oklahoma City and William Michael Brown of Muskogee; daughter, Teresa Ann Harrelson of Okemah, Okla.; mother, Zula Rhodes of Midland; brother, Ron Rhodes of Amarillo; sister, Judi Coleman of Odessa; and seven grandchildren. Johnny Rosales Jr. IRAAN - Johnny Anthony Rosales Jr., 29, of Iraan, an officer candidate in the University of Mississippi ROTC, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Miss. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Restland cemetery in Iraan. Arrangements by Shaffer Nichols Funeral Home. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Lynn Rosales of Oxford, Miss.; son, Robert Wallingford of Oxford; parents, Rita Lucy Martinez Rosales and Johnny Anthony Rosales of Iraan; brother, Joe Anthony Rosales of San Angelo; and grandparents, Pedro G. Rosales of Iraan, and Juanita Martinez of Rankin. Joe Whitley LAMESA - Joe H. Whitley, 56, of Lamesa, a truck tarp maker, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at the VA hospital in Kerville. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Clifton Igo officiating. Burial was in the Dawson County cemetery. Arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. He was born in Lamesa and was a lifelong resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. SURVIVORS: Son, Bobby Whitley of Lamesa; daughter, Kimberly J. Urbanozyk of Bandera; brothers, Clark Whitley of Lamesa and Gary Gardenhire of Odessa; sisters, Clara Parsons of Lovington, N.M., and Beth Mills of Silver Lake, Ind.; and six grandchildren. Sergio Zorrilla ODESSA - Sergio Valenzuela Zorrilla, 41, of Odessa, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Chapa Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery. Arrangements by Chapa Funeral Home. He was born in Mexico. He was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Wife, Sylvia Villa Zorrilla of Odessa; son, Oswaldo Zorrilla of Odessa; daughter, Priscilla Marie Zorrilla of Odessa; mother, Emma V. Diaz of Odessa; stepfather, Oscar Diaz of Odessa; brothers, Oscar Diaz, Harvey Diaz and Mario Diaz, all of Odessa; sisters, Alma Dhelia Gomez of Fort Worth, Sylvia Valenzuela Zorrilla of Dayton, and Elizabeth Diaz, Brenda Diaz and Denise Diaz, all of Houston; and one grandchild. Jerry Nealy ODESSA - Jerry Lee Nealy, 63, of Houston, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at Memorial Hermann Continuing Care Hospital in Houston. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. Joyce Dickie Wilhelm ODESSA — On Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, Joyce Dickie Wilhelm peacefully moved out of this world. She had struggled with cancer and was ready to leave us. Joyce was born on Oct. 11, 1921, to Joe Barry and Nora Dickie. She married Grady Wilhelm in 1945. A talented artist, Joyce used her skills as a beautician for 60 years, then after retirement, turned to oil painting. The beauty she created will be remembered by her family and friends who received both paintings and china. Joyce was a family-oriented individual who devoted much of her time to her children; Judy Clements and husband Ray, Pamela Davis and Connie Graham of Odessa and Steve Wilhelm and wife Jo of Temple; her grandchildren, Boyd Clements of Lubbock, Scott Clements and wife Alma of Odessa, Shelly Wilhelm of San Marcos, Christie Lovelace and husband Joe of California, and Brett Giddens of Odessa; and her great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, and Arianna Clements, and Haley and Ashlyn Lovelace, her sisters, Mildred Gray of Midland, and Nell Hadden of Killeen. During the last years of her life, Joyce was basically homebound, but she delighted in the many visits she shared with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Barry and Nora Dickie; her husband; three brothers, J.B., Emmett, and Otis; and four sisters, Eunice Anderson, Lela Baize, Edith Harmon, and Lenora Hord. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Curtis Brewer officiating. Family visitation will follow at the home. The family suggests memorials be directed to Home Hospice or the church or charity of your choice. Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Jack L. Melton ODESSA — Jack L. Melton, 83, of Odessa passed away Friday, August 22, 2003, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. He was born May 31, 1920, in Leonard, Texas. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corp in England during World War II. He worked for General Tire and Rubber for 26 years and retired in 1984. He was a member of St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He married Sue Gregg Dec. 16, 1949, in Clovis, N.M. He is survived by his wife, Sue Melton of Odessa; son, Joe Melton and wife, Nina, of Odessa; brothers, Joe R. Melton of Odessa and Jim H. Melton of Littlefield; sister, Virginia Hill of California; four grandchildren, Jack Melton, Sharon Lyssy, Nathan Washburn and Rebecca Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Kelbi Melton, Cole Lyssy and Tori Zamarron. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Craig Martindale officiating. The family would like to especially thank Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Weldon T. Wood ODESSA — Weldon T. Wood, 62, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 21, 2003. Weldon passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House. He had fought a long and courageous battle with a neurological disease. When asked how he was doing, he would always reply “fine.” Weldon was born November 4, 1940 in Gorman, Texas. He had lived most of his life in Odessa. He began his career working in the bearing supply business at Carpenter Bearing and then at Vance Supply. Before his retirement, he was regional manager for Motion Equipment Industries. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Wood, an infant sister, Glenda, and an infant brother, Ronald. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri Wood of Lancaster, Pa.; mother, Doris Starr of Odessa; brothers, Garland Wood of St. Augustine, Texas, Darrell Wood and Keith Wood, both of Odessa; sister, Janice Shelby of Lillian, Texas; ex-wife and best friend, Sharon Hickman Hauerland of Meridian, Texas. Weldon was a kind, loving man that will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Lurlene Saverance Bushong KERMIT — Lurlene Saverance Bushong, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Belvue Baptist Church, 1101 S. Poplar in Kermit, Texas. Burial will follow at the Kermit cemetery, West Highway 302. Lurlene was born April 16, 1921, in Goldsboro, Texas. While in high school in Talpa, Texas, she met and maried her life partner of 64 years, Alvin Bushong. The young couple headed west to McCamey, Texas, to start their married life on a ranch there. Their son and daughter were both born on the ranch. They lived in Rankin, Texas, when Alvin started working in the West Texas oilfields some years later. The oilfield career moved them to Forsan, Texas, Loco Hills, N.M., and finally to Kermit in 1974. They enjoyed their retirement in Kermit until May of this year, moving to Midland to be closer to their son. Lurlene was a warm and loving friend to all who knew her. She contributed her skill and wisdom to her church home and her Christian family continuously. Just about anyone who knew her has a story to tell illustrating her sense of humor, her creative talent, and her love for all around her. She was a creative, talented woman who enjoyed sharing life. We will be warmed with her love for the rest of our lives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Lee Hughen Saverance and Jess Saverance; a granddaughter, Reecie Leach; a great-granddaughter, Tricia Moths; five brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Alvin Bushong; son, Robert Bushong and wife Betty of Midland; daughter, Barbara Park of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Lacey Camp and husband Scott of Azle, Angie Cole and husband Jeff of Davis, Ill., Kelly McDaniel and husband Roy of Greenwood, and Annie Fincher and husband Kevin of Midland; and grandsons, Doug Park and wife Cynthia of Cedar Park, Kyle Park of Abilene and Stephen Bushong and wife Amy of Midland. She is survived by 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, very loving in-laws and a wealth of friends. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. Huge Marriages Search Engine [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notices Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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