EUSEBIO 'AL' MORALES
November 2, 2006
Rosary services for Eusebio "Al" Morales, 78, of Andrews, will be 7:00 PM Friday, November 3, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews with Rev. Bernard Gully, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at 4:00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006 in the Monahans Memorial Cemetery with Rev. John Lucido, Pastor of St. John's Catholic Church in Monahans, officiating.
He passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews.
He was born May 17, 1928 in Fort Davis, Texas to Jose Jesus Morales and Tibursia Elizalde Morales. He graduated from Fort Davis High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Amelia Hernandez on July 17, 1968 in Monahans. He worked as a butcher in Monahans. He moved from Monahans to Andrews, where he has lived for 40 years. He worked as a butcher in Andrews; worked for Mustang Lumber Company; and worked for the Andrews High School as a custodian, where he retired. He was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.
He is survived by his wife: Amelia H. Morales of Andrews; 1 son: Albert Hernandez of Andrews; 2 brothers: Lino Morales of Fort Worth and Tomas Morales of Austin; and 1 sister: Dolores Morales of Monahans.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
SUE ELLIOTT
November 2, 2006
Graveside services for Sue Elliott, 62, of Gardendale, will be 2:00 PM Monday, November 6, 2006 at the Andrews North Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Wheat, minister with the First Baptist Church in Odessa.
Sue passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born on June 28, 1944 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She married Bruce Elliott on January 18, 1969 in Odessa. Sue was a homemaker.
Survivors include; husband Bruce, Gardendale, daughters; Jacqueline Renee Monk, Reno Nevada, Lexie Elliott, Gardendale, son; Michael S. Monk, Winston Salem, North Carolina, brother; Richard C. Palmer, Eastland, Texas, sister Brenda Gatlin, Marana, Arizona, 5 grandchildren.
RUFINA ARMENDARIZ LUJAN
October 31, 2006
Prayer services for Rufina Armendariz Lujan, 84, of Andrews, will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, with Rev. Teodulo Garcia, Pastor of Tempo La Nueva Jerusalem Church in Andrews, officiating. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 3, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Samuel Emiliano, Pastor of Filadelfia Assembly of God Church in Andrews, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eric Estrada, Edward Lujan, Edgar Lujan, Thomas Lujan III, Osvaldo "Lalito" Lujan, Jr., Josue Lujan, and Javier Solis.
She passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at her daughter's home in Waco.
She was born July 10, 1922 in El Mulato, Mexico to Antonio B. Armendariz and Petra Montoya Garcia Armendariz. She married Tomas Lujan, Sr. on February 26, 1946 in El Mulato, Mexico. They moved to Andrews, in 1973. She was a homemaker and a member of Filadelfia Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 4, 1976. She was also preceded in death by 1 daughter: Anamaria Lujan; her parents; 4 sisters; and 3 brothers.
She is survived by her 1 daughter: Socorro Solis of Waco; 8 sons: Armando, Arnaldo, Tomas, Jr, Margarito, Hector, and Guadalupe Lujan, all of Andrews, Osvaldo Lujan of Mexico, and Maurilio Ramos of Andrews; 1 sister: Gloria Grado of Artesia, New Mexico; 1 brother: Demetrio Armendariz of Fort Worth; 25 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
MARIAN DALLAS
October 17, 2006
Marian Dallas, 75, of Andrews, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Terrace West Nursing home in Midland.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, October, 19, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. John Snider pastor of Greenwood Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews West Cemetery.
Marian was born July 1, 1931 in Lark, Texas. She married George Dallas June 26, 1968 in Andrews, Texas. She loved to visit people and visit the Andrews Seniors Center. She also loved her sons and grandchildren. Marian was an active member of the Andrews Church of Christ and she loved her church.
She is survived by two sons; Terry Miles and his wife Linda and Steve Miles all of Midland, daughter-in-law; Mary Dallas of Dallas, Texas, three brothers; Vernon Southard of Andrews, J.M. Southard of Mineral Wells, Texas, and Luther Southard of Dallas, three sisters; Juanita Leas of Dallas, Essie Ragsdale of Hobbs, NM, Dorothy Howell of Seattle, Washington, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
EUGENE BROWN
October 16, 2006
Eugene Brown, 78, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Means Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Joddie Garrett of Kermit, Rev. Julius Brooks of Midland and Rev. Bennie Anderson of Canyon will officiate. Burial will be in Andrews North Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born June 24, 1928 in Copeland, Texas. He moved to Andrews, in 1947 from Seagraves, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Dorthy Moore January 10, 1954 in Midland, Texas. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He loved to play the guitar, he played in several bands over the years. He had played with Willie Nelson and Ike and Tina Turner.
He was preceded in death by three sons, his parents and one brother.
He is survived by: His wife; Dorthy Brown of Andrews, three sons; Gary Brown of Eunice, NM, Aaron Brown of Andrews and Curtis Brown of Odessa, two daughters; Mary McCain of Andrews and Zelda Brown of Marble Falls, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
LUCILA A. MARTINEZ
October 16, 2006
Rosary services for Lucila A. Martinez, 59, of Andrews, will be 7:00 PM Thursday, October 19, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2006 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews, with Rev. Francis X. Frey, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Odessa, officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.
She passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She was born September 8, 1947 in Rio Bravo, Mexico, to Felix Arriazola and Francisca Perez Arriazola. She married Natalio L. Martinez on August 29, 1969 in Rio Bravo, Mexico. They moved to Andrews, from Mexico in 1970. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son: Juan De Dios Martinez in 1969; daughter: Ema Martinez in 2005; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.
She is survived by her 2 daughters: Mirsa Trevino and husband Juan of Andrews and Mia Martinez of Andrews; 4 sons: Gilberto Martinez and wife Laurie, Felix Martinez and wife Jaurene, Cesar Martinez, and Morgan Martinez, all of Andrews; 3 sisters: Gregoria, Graciela, and Maria Arriazola, all of Mexico; 3 brothers: Antonio Arriazola of Amarillo and Pedro and Antonio Chico Arriazola of Mexico; 7 grandchildren: Samantha, Larissa, Arianna, Natalie, Marcus, Damian, and Gilberto Hector Natalio.
G.C. PETE TAYLOR
October 10, 2006
Funeral services for G.C. "Pete" Taylor, 80, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2006 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with James Griffin of First Baptist Church and Rev. Bryan Johnson of Home Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM.
He passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Willow Hill Assisted Living Facility in Andrews.
He was born on June 11, 1926 in Lydia, Texas to Farris D. Taylor and Gladys Griggs Taylor. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He married Geneva Catherine Jackson on June 28, 1946 in Dublin. They moved to Odessa in 1946 and then to Andrews in 1954. He worked as a pumper for Texaco from 1954-1986. He had been a part-time barber at several different shops in Andrews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Andrews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.
He is survived by his wife: Geneva Taylor of Andrews; 1 son: Lynn Taylor and wife Jamie of Longview; 2 daughters: Cathy Hughes and husband, Tom of College Station and Sheron Westmoreland and husband, Larry of Eunice, New Mexico; 2 brothers: Morris Taylor of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Bill Taylor of Andrews; 3 sisters: Faye Pool and Helen Palmer of Brownwood and Doris Bryan of Santa Anna; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 803 North Main Street, Andrews, Texas 79714.
PAULA JANE WOODS LAIRD
October 8, 2006
Paula Jane (Woods) Laird, 56, of Caldwell, the wife of Rev. Don Laird, died October 8, 2006 in Bryan, Texas.
Paula was born March 8, 1950 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, the daughter of Virgil Glen & Marie (Gentzel) Woods. She was a graduate of Frank Phillips Junior College and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. On December 29, 1972, Paula and Don Laird were married in Borger, Texas. Blessed with perfect pitch, a beautiful voice and the ability to bring a piano to life with her special touch, Paula supported Don’s ministry through music over the years. Paula was a teacher’s aide at Caldwell Intermediate School. Don and Paula pastored First Assembly of God Church in Andrews. They moved to Caldwell from Andrews.
Paula’s family includes her husband, Rev. Don Laird; her daughters and son-in-law: Tonya Laird-Carvin and Tamra & Matthew Ray and her grandchildren: Dylan Ray, Ethan Ray and Brittany Carvin, all of Caldwell. She is further survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Bill & Jean Woods of Enid, Oklahoma, and Roger & Terri Woods of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Also surviving are her parents-in-law: Donald and Dorothy Laird of Artesia, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Public visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 9:00 AM in Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. The family will be present to receive callers between 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday evening.
The funeral service will be in the First Assembly of God Church, 1206 West 12th St. (corner of 12th and Banks) at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 with Rev. Don Laird officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery in the Providence community of Burleson County. Serving as pallbearers will be Robbie Chmelar, Joe Addison, Thomas Nelson, Todd Huddelston, Paul Martin and Danny Norman.
In lieu of floral tributes, the family asks that donations in Paula’s name and memory be directed to First Assembly of God in Caldwell.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Strickland Funeral Home; 530 Highway 36-South, Caldwell, Texas. (979) 567-1900
NORMA LEE HYDE
October 5, 2006
Services for Norma Lee Hyde, 62, of Andrews, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Grace Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Ted Short, pastor. Burial will follow in the Andrews Old Cemetery.
Norma passed away Thursday, October 5, 2006 at her residence in Andrews. She was born on March 26, 1944 in Marion County, Alabama. She married Eugene Hyde on July 5, 1969 at Guin, Alabama. Norma worked for Kirby West and several other places in Andrews before retirement. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene, Andrews; daughters, Linda Ruiz and Alice Hernandez both of Andrews, Lora Bray of Sweetwater; son Bobby Hyde, Bolder, Colorado; brothers, James Howard Westbrook, Andrews and Eugene "Winky" Westbrook, Windfield, Alabama; sisters Betty Barnett, Windfield, Alabama, Dorothy Arnett and Tommie Lou Markum both of Brilliant, Alabama, six grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A grandson Zachary Neil Hyde preceded her in death in 1989.
BEVERLY JEAN ABBOTT
October 4, 2006
Jean Abbott, 76, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at her home in Odessa.
Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, at Andrews North Cemetery in Andrews. Marcos Zuniga of Odessa will officiate.
Jean was born April 15, 1930 in San Angelo, Texas. She married Lewis Abbott September 14, 1948 in San Angelo. They moved to Odessa in 1951. Jean was a Teacher and Coach for many years in the Ector County Independent School District, She taught at Bonham Jr. High School and Goliad Elementary School. She was an avid golfer and was a member and past president of the Permian Basin Ladies Golf Association. She won the City Championship several times. She loved her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Abbott, in 2005 and a brother David Jones in 1995.
She is survived by one son, Bruce Abbott of Odessa, and his daughter, Taylor of Las Angeles, California; friend, Kathy Casey of Odessa; one daughter, Carole Watts and husband Dusty and their son Seth all of Lubbock; two sisters, Rhonda Varley of Dallas and Zachie Nichols of Aurora, Colorado.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of West Texas: 521 West 10th St. Odessa, Texas 79761
