Obituaries

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Apr 2, 2025

Reynaldo “Rey” Madrid Lascano, 69, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, in Odessa, TX.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 7th, 2025, with a Recitation of the Rosary immediately following at 7:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Mar 30, 2025

Christopher Duke, 48, of Odessa, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Houston, TX.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Branecky of Community Bible Church officiating. Burial...

Mar 29, 2025

Daniel Lloyd Brazeal, born August 20,1956, in the small town of Kilgore, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and a deep-rooted sense of family. At the time of his passing, Daniel was residing in Odessa, Texas, a place he called home for many years,...

Mar 28, 2025

Jose Antonio “Tony” Chavez, 79, of Odessa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1945, in El Paso, Texas to Cipriano Chavez and Consuelo Ochoa.

Tony proudly served in the United States Army reaching the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Army, Tony served as a Sergeant and...

Mar 28, 2025

Our dear mother Emma Astorga Martinez, 79 sadly passed away on March 28, 2025, in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance to all her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and a Recitation...

Mar 25, 2025

Claudia Medina “Chayo”, 54,

Falleció pacíficamente el 25 de Marzo del 2025 en casa de su querida hermana María (Roberto Covernali) que los vio como padres. Ella era el gran ejemplo de una persona trabajadora y humilde.

Siempre ayudando a las personas sin esperar nada a cambio. Chayo fue y siempre será la guía perfecta de cómo ser una mujer virtuosa y...

Mar 23, 2025

Myra Susanne Savage passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Mineral Wells, Texas. 

Myra was born on November 9, 1951 in Odessa, Texas, to Gease Savage & Jo Nell Clark Savage. 

Graveside service will be held on saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Regan Walters Officiating. 

Mar 22, 2025

Mary Lou "Luddie" Robinson Davis, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Born March 2, 1940, in Bonham Texas, she was the daughter of the late H.C. Robinson and Gracie Mae Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, H.C. Robinson and Gracie Robinson; ex-husband, Rayburn Davis; brother, Marion Earl ‘Tuffy’ Robinson and wife Lucille Robinson; sister, Maudie...

Mar 22, 2025

Obituary for Monty Douglas Collins

It is with a full heart that we announce the passing of Monty Douglas Collins, age 70, on March 22, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.

A Service to Commemorate his Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.

Monty was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Monty Rue and Irma...

Mar 20, 2025

Betty Faye Stephens Green of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Odessa.

A Celebration of her life will be on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Griffin Jones will be officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

Betty was born on May 7, 1930, to Henry Grady and Christine...

Mar 19, 2025

Gina Gist, a resident of Odessa, TX, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital. Gina was born on August 20, 1963, in Laguna Beach, CA to Sally Wright Gist and John Lee Gist. She was 61 years old.

Gina graduated from Permian High School in 198. She attended West Texas State University in Canyon, TX, graduating with...

Mar 19, 2025

Bernice Lily Lujan Went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th in Odessa, Texas. 

Visitation will be Monday, March 24th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 25th, 2025,  at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Bernice Lujan was born in Santa Fe,...

Mar 19, 2025

Heather Batte, 47, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Her battle with cancer was one of courage. Never complaining, never questioning, she faced her battle armed with her faith in Christ. 

She was a sparkling light in every room, an unstoppable force of warmth and conversation-she never met a stranger...

Mar 17, 2025

Ray Eldon Braswell Sr. 1933 - 2025

Ray Eldon Braswell Sr., age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Vernon, Texas, to Johnie and Elsie Braswell. He was the third child in a family of six with one brother, Johnie Jr., and two sisters – Virginia...

Mar 15, 2025

Dr. Edwin David Rathbun, MD Obituary

Edwin David Rathbun, a celebrated doctor, academic, pilot, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas. He was 88.

No services are scheduled at this time. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ed was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold Vernon and Minnie Belle Rathbun on June 13,...

Mar 15, 2025

With love and gratitude, we honor the life of Rachel Ornelas, who passed away on March 15, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 79. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and strength.

Rachel was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Pascual and Felipa Martinez on August 28, 1946....

Mar 14, 2025

Joy was born to Robert Lee and Meek Stanford in Cisco, TX on September 01, 1934. She and her family moved to Odessa, TX in 1937. As the youngest, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Stanford, Bessie Peevy, and Bobby Stanford. Joy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt. She is survived by her "prides...