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Ryan Shaw
ODESSA — Ryan Scott Shaw, 18, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 19, 2003. He was born Dec. 10, 1984, to Reginald and Charmain Shaw in Big Spring, Texas.
Ryan was a loving son and brother to his family. He was a great friend that touched many hearts and lives. Ryan will truly be missed on this earth. We take peace in knowing Ryan is at peace at last in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Ryan graduated from Zion Christian School. He moved to Odessa in 1999 from San Angelo, and was employed at Star Drilling as a tong man. He was a member of the Zion Christian Church.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Zion Christian Church with Dr. Dewey Blevins officiating.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Charmain Shaw and James Robertson of Odessa, twin brothers, Joshua and Noah Shaw, of Odessa; sister Shae Oliver of Hobbs, N.M.; grandparents, Jerome and Lorrie Roehl of Gardendale; and Deland Shaw of Big Spring, aunt, Valerie Stevens and husband, Preston Stevens of Odessa, nieces, Jordan Oliver and Rainie Emig of Hobbs; great-grandmother, Mrs. Ben J. Roehl of San Angelo; great-aunt, Carol Ann Roehl of Voca, TX; great-aunt and uncle, Judy and Ed Farley of Austin, and second cousin, Michael Farley of Austin.
Memorials may be donated in lieu of flowers to his favorite charity, Zion Christian Youth Group.
Services are under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Angie Garcia
FORT STOCKTON — The Lord lifted the soul of Angie Garcia on Thursday, April 17, 2003. His loving hand released her from the pain of cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
Angelina Bueno Garcia was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Fort Stockton to Juan and Gregoria Bueno. She married
Ramon P. Garcia Sept. 26, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Their union of 48 years was blessed with four children.
Angie was truly a loving and caring person that was always concerned about the welfare of her family. She supported her husband as he served our country and she supported her children and grandchildren by becoming involved in their lives. She was an active Life Member of the PTA. She supported her husband in scouting as a den mother for the Boy Scouts of America and a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America. Angie encouraged her family to excel in all that they did, especially in academics.
In addition to loving her family, Angie cared for all people and she showed that in her service to the community.
She became a C.C.E. teacher, helping spread the Lord’s word. She became a volunteer for Community Action when it was first organized and was laterhired as an employee. Her reputation as a loving devoted worker led the Fort Stockton Independent School District to seek her services. Angie served as the F.S.I.S.D. Migrant Program Coordinator for 28 years. In that capacity, she continued her devotion to helping families in her community.
She will be missed by her husband and the family she leaves behind, including her children: Cordelia Ann Velasquez and her husband, Augie Jr., Guillermo Arvey and his partner, Liz, all of Fort Stockton, Israel Alonzo and his wife, Gilda, of Miami, and Maria Concepcion O’Bryant and her husband, Verl, of Alpine. “Grandma Angie” will forever be in the hearts of her 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include her sisters, Bertha B. Franco of Pasadena, Texas, Celia B. Gonzalez and Isaura (Chawa) Bueno, both of Fort Stockton, Frances Toncray of Alamogordo, N.M., and Anne Bennett of Palmdale, Calif.; and her brothers, Juan P. Bueno and Ismael Bueno, both of Fort Stockton, and Leo Bueno of Crowley.
Angie was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Eustolia (Esther) Bueno Abreo.
Funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Stockton with burial following at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Fort Stockton. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Stockton.
Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home.
Guadalupe Juarez
ODESSA — Guadalupe Juarez, 53 years of age, passed away on April 18, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1949, in Pecos, Texas to Tereso and Juana Juarez. He married
Rosa Linda Fuentes on June 26, 1985, in Odessa.
Surviving are his wife, Rosa Linda Juarez of Odessa; daughters, Silvia Castillo of Midland and Priscilla Navarette of Odessa; stepson, Christopher Anaya of Odessa; stepdaughters, Christina Serna of Dallas and Abby Michelle Anaya of San Angelo; brothers, Victorino Juarez of Barstow, Tereso Juarez of Barstow, Fransisco Juarez of Midland and Tito Juarez of Houston; grandchildren, Erika, Rigo, Alex, Josh Castillo, Christopher Navarrette and Manuel Adan Quintana; great-grandchildren, Eryssa Castillo and Samuel Avila.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow. Burial will follow at Barstow cemetery. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Marvin Stucks
FORT WORTH — Marvin Stucks, 85, a contract welder, died Sunday, April 20, 2003, in Burleson, Texas.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, since 1950. Mr. Stucks was also a 32nd degree Mason.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, M.C. “Skip” Stucks and wife, Cendy, of Edmond, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Wilson and husband, John, of Arlington, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Mark Stucks and wife, Nelda, of Burleson, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mary Silvas Cuellar
ODESSA — Mary Silvas Cuellar, 65, of Odessa passed away Monday, April 21, 2003, at Sienna Nursing Center in Odessa. She was born January 4, 1938, in Pecos, Texas, to Francisco and Jesusita R. Silvas. Ms. Silvas was a Christian Baptist and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons, Pete Cuellar Jr. of Duncanville and Ruben Cuellar of Odessa; daughters, Lupe Cuellar of Odessa, Angie Rodriguez of Mansfield and Lita Molinar of Odessa; brothers, Jose Silvas of Odessa, Alfredo Silvas Sr. of Odessa and David Silvas of San Angelo; sisters, Mercedes S. Gonzales of Odessa, Lucia Nunez of Andrews, Ofelia Martinez of Odessa and Ernestina Rutledge of Houston; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with family to receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Odessa Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with Reverend Bob Todd officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
We the Family and Children of Mary S. Cuellar are extremely grateful for all the love and support from each one of our friends, the care staff of Sienna and Home Hospice, who were a part of her life during this time of need. We also give special thanks to those that were there for her during her long term illness. Let us all rejoice that she has been set free.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Rudy Morales
Rudy Morales, 28 years of age, passed away on April 19, 2003, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1974, in Brownfield, Texas.
Rudy is survived by his girlfriend, Carla Billberry of Dallas; son, Dakota Morales and his mother, Karen Hatch, of Dallas; brothers, Jason Morales of Dallas and Jesus Manuel “Chumelo” Aguilar of Odessa; parents, Rudy Morales Sr. of Ruidoso, N.M., and Adela Morales of Odessa; grandmother, Petra Aguilar of Odessa; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday evening at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Reverend Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Oscar Tavarez, Juan Chavez, Jesus Aguilar, Jason Morales, Adrian Martinez, Giovanni Palavicini, Carlos Rubio and Ricky Morales.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Mike Puckett
MIDLAND — Mike Puckett, 46, of Midland went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 19, 2003, at a Midland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the Crestview Baptist Church in Midland with Dr. John Gerlach, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
He was born January 24, 1957, in Kermit, Texas, and married
Lindy Leigh Mayes on July 7, 2000, in Midland. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church.
He grew up in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School in 1976 and recieved his Bachelor’s Degree from San Angelo State University in 1981. Mike came to Midland in 1989 and had worked for Baker Petrolite for the last seven years.
Survivors include his wife, Lindy Puckett of Midland, Texas; one son, Chase Puckett of Midland, Texas; one daughter, Taryn Puckett of Midland, Texas; a stepson, Justin of Phoenix, Arizona; a stepdaughter, Karli of Midland, Texas; his parents, Milton and Barbara Puckett of Andrews, Texas; one sister, Cindy Taylor of Midland, Texas; and his grandmother, Lotta Mae Long of Denver City, Texas.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland, Texas, 79705.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. For online condolences go to www.npwelch.com.
Donald Wayne Wright
ANDREWS — Native West Texas resident Donald Wayne “Donny” Wright, 48, was called home to God on Saturday, April 19, 2003. Donny was born in Monahans, Texas, May 4, 1954, and was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne R. Wright in 1994, and Ouida Boyd Wright in 2002, both longtime residents of Andrews.
Donny first performed in a gospel quartet at age 8, took college-level voice lessons at age 15, leading to a music major with a concentration in voice, a lifelong professional career. After graduating from Andrews High School in 1972, he moved to Nashville to become the lead singer for “Chariot”, a subsidiary group to the “Oak Ridge Boys”, touring mostly in the North Eastern states and Canada.
Upon leaving “Chariot” Donny moved to Houston, embarking on a coast-to-coast solo career before returning to West Texas studying Engineering at Odessa College and working in the oil business. An over 20-year veteran of Amoco, later Altura, Donny was a popular singer for all occasions including the lead in Midland Community Theatre’s “South Pacific” accompanied by full orchestra and “Cats in Concert” only the second performance of “Cats” off Broadway. Donny was planning a tour to promote his latest CD “In His Shoes”, a gospel collection following his “Classic” release of favorites. After receiving a liver transplant in San Antonio April 9, 2003, Donny was a model patient, quickly recovering his strength, quick wit and booming baritone voice until his sudden death in Austin, Texas.
Many, many friends are saddened by his loss. He is survived by a daughter, Summer Angel Wright of Odessa and seven step-children, all of whom he considered his own, a brother Douglas Wright of Gainesville, a sister Denise Wright Baker of Odessa, two nieces and one nephew. His passing is deeply mourned by Carol Winkel of Midland and Austin, closest to him over the last eight years and beside him throughout his triumphs and struggles. He also leaves an “adoptive family” of his late pastor M. R. “Slats” Massey of Pasadena, related by love.
Donny was proud of his affiliation with the Masons and was honored to induct his own father into the organization.
He was employed by Carpenter Corporation, an affiliate of Winkel Enterprises, as a computer program specialist and did private consulting between singing engagements, his true passion and gift.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews, Texas, with the Rev. Bill Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Contributions are invited to assist the Organ Donor Program nearest you or a charity of your choice.
Lon Davis Busick
ODESSA — Lon Davis Busick, 39, died April 20, 2003, in Forrest City, Ark. Lon was born Oct. 16, 1963, in San Diego, Calif.
Lon grew up and graduated high school in Odessa but moved to Stuttgart, Ark., in 1994 to follow his job. He took great pride in his work, enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved all sports. He was known by most as a “good ol’ boy.”
Lon was a loving son, brother and husband. His pleasant personality touched many hearts and lives and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our deeply loved son is survived by his daughter, Brittany M. Busick, 13, of Odessa; his parents, Carol A. McCorkle and Ray S. McCorkle; his brother, Jon E. Busick of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Candace H. McKee of Odessa; grandparents, Albert and Helene “Honey” Brown; wife, Brenda of Stuttgart, Ark.; and father, Earle Busick of New York.
Services will be held at Turpins Funeral Home Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Stuttgart, Ark.
Arlene Roach Barker
ODESSA — Graveside services for Arlene Roach Barker of Odessa will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery with the Rev. Craig Martindale officiating. Ms. Barker died Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Arlene was born April 27, 1925, in Kit Carson, Colo., to Granville Dee and Leone Roach. The family moved to Wink, Texas, shortly after her birth where they lived until the death of her father in 1931. At that time, she and her five brothers were entered into the Masonic Home and School of Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated in 1942. After living and working in Los Angeles, Calif., Arlene returned to Texas in 1960 and went to work for the Warren Organization in Midland as executive assistant and secretary.
In 1964, she married
R.E. Barker and moved back to California and later to Hawaii. When she returned in 1974, she went back to the Warren Interests until she retired in 1991.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister and five brothers, Patty Jean Roach, Buster Roach, Wink Roach, Skeet Roach, Bobby Roach and Don Roach.
She is survived by nephew, Rory Roach and wife, Cindy, of Odessa; niece, Jo Scott and husband, Steve, of Odessa; nephew, Russell Roach and wife, Malissa of Odessa; niece, Donna Meise and husband, Kory, of Midland; nephew, Keith Roach and wife, Susan, of Dallas; nieces, Patty Jean Virtudes, Helen Duhaylonsod and nephew, Bobby Blaine Roach, all of Mililani, Hawaii; great-niece, Jerrica and Kyle Roach of Odessa; and her very special great-great-nephew, Seth Alan Akin, Auntie’s little movie star.
The family request a special thank you to Dr. O’Hearn and Dr. Adams and all the nurses at Medical Center Hospital, the very special nurses and staff at the Hospice House and the staff of Chris’ County Retirement Home. Ms. Barker requested any memorials be directed to the Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761.
