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Ruben Weldon Lewis
ODESSA – Ruben Weldon Lewis, 87, of Odessa, passed away Monday, July 12, 2004, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
He was born June 25, 1917, in Montague County, Texas, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Lewis of Overton, Texas.
Weldon grew up working in the East Texas oil fields, where he met and married
Elizabeth Mouser in 1936. Together they endured the hardships of the great depression, war and other difficulties of that time period while they moved to Oklahoma, New Mexico and then on to West Texas. In 1940, their first child, James C. Lewis (Jim) was born and then in 1953 their second, Randy W. Lewis. Weldon retired from Halliburton in 1967 in Crane, Texas, and moved his family to Odessa, where he was employed by Basin Packer for the remainder of his career. Weldon and Elizabeth were happily married
41 years before he lost her to cancer in 1977.
In December of 1979, Weldon married
Cathie Deason. They sold their home and joined the RV life where for more than 20 wonderful years they created memories of travel and affection. Their summer home was in the mountains of northern Arkansas, and they weathered the winters in the Rio Grand Valley. The road between those two points was full of friends and family they loved to stop and visit. They retired to Bradenton, Florida, in 2001.
Weldon was an inspiration to us all, because he was such a kind and generous man who never had anything bad to say about anyone. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling, music and living the simple life. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Fellowship Lodge No 1385 in Odessa. He was also a devoted member of the Colonial Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Lewis, wife Elizabeth, and son Jim.
Survivors include his wife, Cathie Lewis of Bradenton, Florida, son Randy and wife Tina of Odessa, son Emory (Mo) Deason and wife Tudi of Montgomery, Alabama, daughter Lynell Nash of Bradenton, Florida, brothers William Lewis of San Angelo, Joe Lewis of Fort Worth, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2004.
Josefina Villalovos Munos
ABILENE — Josefina Villalovos Munos, 97, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at an Abilene medical center.
The mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Manimala officiating. Interment will be in City cemetery in Abilene directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel.
Josefina was born to Marcilena “Santos” and Felix Villalovos on January 3, 1907, in Sausillo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved from El Paso to Abilene in 1926. She married
Jesus Munos in Abilene on April 15, 1926. Mrs. Munos was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesus Munos, in 1991; a son, Jimmy Munos; and three daughters, Arelia Munos, Arelia Munos and Josefina Munos Rosales.
Survivors include three sons, Merced Pete Munos and Richard Munos, both of Odessa and Santos Munos of Temple, Texas; two daughters, Jessie Rodriguez and Esther Borrego, both of Abilene; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Amador Jesus Galindo Jr.
ODESSA — Amador Jesus Galindo Jr., 54, passed away July 10, 2004. Mr. Galindo was born August 18, 1949, in McCamey, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Delia Quiroz Galindo; one daughter, Isadora Subia; two sons, Rudy and Michael Castelo; two sisters, Estela Esparza and Erma Galindo; and one brother, Lupe Galindo, all of Odessa; and his father, Amador Galindo Sr. of Mission Viejo, Calif. He is preceded in death by his mother, Merce Galindo, and one brother, Ruben P. Galindo. Amador leaves seven grandchildren with whom he had a special bond, Brittany, Daniela and Alexus Subia, Rudy Anthony and Isaiah Castelo and Brittany and Cody Castelo. Amador loved children and routinely had special events for the grandkids at his home.
Amador worked for Chevron Texaco at The McElroy Production Office in Crane. For the past several years he collaborated with area game wardens to organize The McElroy Ranch Youth Hunt. Through this Chevron-sponsored organization, many young boys were trained to develop safe hunting skills.
Known to many as “Primo,” Mr. Galindo was admired and respected by his family, friends and co-workers for his devotion to his wife and for striving for excellence at home and in the workplace. He will also be sorely missed by his in-laws, Irene and Francisco Quiroz, for whom he was a constant source of support. One of his favorite pastimes was vacationing in Ruidoso, N.M., with family. Amador was particularly fond of his pet schnauzer, Roxie. Roxie enjoyed a yearly birthday party with family and friends. In Spanish, the name Amador means “One who loves.” True to his name, Amador loved those around him and treated them with mercy and kindness. He was indeed a Good Samaritan.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to: The staff at Medical Center, 5 Central and 6 Central and Special Procedures, the West Texas Cancer Center, Drs. Borra, Kaczar, Ghanta and Vemera and the staff at Home Hospice and The Hospice House.
A rosary for Mr. Galindo will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. A Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of Odessa.
Paul C. Martinez
ODESSA — Paul C. Martinez, 59, passed away July 10, 2004, at the Hospice House. He was born July 16, 1944, in Monahans, Texas.
He is survived by sons, Jesus A. Martinez of Houston, Carlos A. Martinez of San Diego, Jorge L. Martinez of Minnesota; daughters, Mrs. Irma Martinez Ramos and Adriana Martinez, both of Odessa; brothers, Leonardo C. Martinez of Odessa, James C. Martinez of Mansfield and David Martinez of Bozeman, Mont.; sister, Helen Hausmann of Denison; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
He was preceded by his wife, Rosa Aguilera Martinez; his parents, Zeferino A. and Paulina C. Martinez; two brothers, Leobardo C. and Gilberto C. Martinez; and one sister, Guadalupe C. Martinez.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Texas National Guard in Monahans and was honorably discharged. He was blessed with many artistic abilities but especially enjoyed assembling model cars. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Paul is now in the Hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is now resting with his wife, Rosa; parents; and all who preceded him.
We, the family, are grateful to have had a lifetime of cherished memories. A special thanks to the Home Hospice staff.
We wish to thank Odessa Funeral Home for all of their hard work and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Home Hospice at 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas. 79763.
Herbert Ross
ODESSA — Herbert Ross, 72, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2004, at his residence in Odessa.
He was born March 21, 1932, to Richard and Jonoah Ross in Oak Grove, La. He was a truck driver for Dale Myers Trucking.
Survivors include his sons, Troy Ross of Moore, Okla., and Johnny Ross and Jeff Ross, both of Odessa; daughter, Cindy Anderson of Odessa; brother, Johnny Ross of Oak Grove, La.; sister, Ola May Marsh of Rayville, La; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Cecil Leon Holley
ODESSA — Cecil Leon Holley of Odessa passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at the Clifton Care Center in Clifton, Texas, after a lengthy illness. He was 85.
Mr. Holley was born Dec. 31, 1918, in Italy, Texas, to William and Ruth Holley. He had two older brothers who preceded him in death: J.D. Holley of Longview and Joe W. Holley of Enterprise, Ala.
Cecil played high school football for the Italy Gladiators and was so proud when his old Alma Mater won the state 1A football championship in the late 1980s. He was especially proud that the quarterback’s name was also “Holley,” although there was no relation.
Cecil married
Margaret E. Rumbaugh on July 28, 1940, in Longview, Texas. They shared 63 years together.
Cecil was a WWII veteran and served as a platoon sergeant over 35 guards. He was a member of the 376th harbor craft company serving in the Japan occupation. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Army of Occupation Medal Japan, the Victory Ribbon and three Overseas Service Bars.
He moved to Odessa in 1947 and was employed by R.C. Rumbaugh and Sons Trucking Co., as a trucking supervisor. In 1958, he owned and operated H&W Construction, which was a road construction company. He later worked as a truck dispatcher for various companies in Odessa. He retired in 1983. His pride in retirement was his beautiful yard.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Margaret Holley; sons, Cecil Leon Holley Jr. and wife, Bette, of Houston and William Craig Holley and wife, Jackie, of Missouri City, Texas; daughter, Mary Kathryn Thorpe and husband, Bill, of Odessa; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with Lynn Money officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Cecil loved his family and each member of his family was important to him. His health may not have always allowed him to express his tenderness of heart, but it was always there. His sense of humor, even while he was ill, kept everyone laughing and smiling. We will miss him and keep him ever in our hearts. We our proud to have called you our father and pappa.
Our gratitude is expressed to the Clifton staff for becoming his second family and loving him in a very special way.
Memorials or donations may be made to American Hospice, 3124 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76140 or Clifton Nursing and Rehab, Rt 2, Box 150A, Clifton, TX 76634.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Don Leach
ANDREWS — Don Leach, 76, passed away at Midland Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004.
He was born on July 19, 1927, in Wellington, Texas. Don received a B.S. and a M.S. degree at West Texas State University, where he played football, basketball and ran track on scholarship.
Don coached 39 years (five years in McLean, four years in Ralls, eight years in Rankin and 22 years in Andrews). During his coaching years in Andrews, he coached his two sons, Ron and Jim, who also followed in their father’s footsteps. They both played sports in college on scholarships and joined the ranks of coaching after their graduations from college before both becoming school administrators.
After retirement, Don started and ran Andrews Pest Control where he continued his love working with people. Don served on Board of Pensions for Northwest Texas Conference of Methodist Churches, served on numerous committees of the Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews, was a lifetime member of Texas High School Association, past president of Lions Club and Retired Teachers, and was a board member of Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas.
Don was a member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church. He was full of stories that he shared daily with his coffee drinking buddies, most of which centered around sports or his seven grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, LaJuana of Andrews; two sons, Ron of Odessa and wife, Vicki; Jim of Andrews and his wife, Ann; seven grandchildren, Jon Leach, Rick Leach, Kelli Leach, Greg Leach, Kayla Leach, Janey Leach and Brett Leach; a twin sister, Sue Cristy of Lubbock and husband, George. Don was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Means Memorial United Methodist Church in Andrews with the Rev. Earl Blair and Rick Doyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Means Memorial United Methodist Church.
Daisy Vera McCoy
ODESSA — Daisy Vera McCoy, 96, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Seminole Memorial Hospital. She was born on Jan. 21, 1908, in Paint Rock, Texas, to John and Ethel Brown.
She married
Tom McCoy in Abilene. To this union, eight children were born. They lived in San Angelo for 22 years before coming to Odessa. She was a waitress for 70 years, 25 of them at the Sands Restaurant. She was a member First Methodist Church of Odell and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She loved Loretta Lynn, Earnest Tubbs and George Strait. Her favorite TV shows to watch included “Wheel of Fortune” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”
To her friends and family was fondly remembered as “Granny Mc.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom McCoy, two daughters and one son.
Surviving are sons, Tommy Joe McCoy and wife, Pat, of Seminole, Marion Mann McCoy of Seminole, Jerry Haney and wife, Janie Faye McCoy, of North Richland Hills, Robert Gene McCoy and wife, Donna, of Streetman; daughter, Ethel (Jet) Parks and husband, Dennis, of Odessa; brothers, Norris Brown of Monvia, Calif., Hite Brown of San Angelo; sister, Donna Landers of San Angelo; 26 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home. Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorials to the Cal Farley Boys Ranch.
Our love and thanks to Pat McCoy and all the employees for all the love and time they gave Granny Mc. while she was in Memorial Health Care Center of Seminole for the last three years.
Services are by Odessa Funeral Home.
