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Rosa Ortega Diaz
BIG SPRING — Our beloved mother and grandmother, Rosa Ortega Diaz, 76, of Big Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Big Spring with Dr. Dave Ring, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Memorial Park.
She was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Toyah, Texas, and married
Leonardo Diaz on May 29, 1949, in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1975.
She was a source of inspiration to all who knew her. She taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her quiet and gentle spirit. She was never a stranger to anyone, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, but most of all with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed life and praising the Lord. Her most favorite phrase, “Thank you Jesus,” portrays her nature. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a volunteer for the Big Spring Senior Citizens and attended the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Leonard Diaz Jr. of Albany, Ga.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sulema and Manuel Nabarrette and Vera and Rene Baza, all of Odessa; one sister, Virginia Sosa of Big Spring; one brother, Margarito Ortega of Big Spring; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one uncle, Jose Maria Mendoza of Big Spring.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Sotera Ortega; a son, Danny Diaz; and two infant children, Ismael and Maria Diaz.
Pallbearers will be Leonard Diaz Jr., Manuel Sosa Jr., Freddie Sosa, Abel Garcia Jr., Mark Edmondson and Mario Rubio.
The family suggests memorials to Home Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
Joan Steinberger Donaldson
ENID — Joan S. Donaldson, 75, died February 19, 2004 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Enid after a stroke at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. February 23, 2004 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Enid, Okla., with the Rev. Wade Burleson presiding. Burial will be February 25 at 11:00 A.M., in the Resthaven Memorial Park cemetery, Midland, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger-Allen Funeral Home of Enid, Okla.
She is survived by her brother, John Clinton Steinberger of El Paso, her sons David H. Donaldson Jr. and wife Susan of Austin, Mark R. Donaldson and wife Debbie of Odessa, and John E. Donaldson and wife Cindy of Enid, as well as her seven grandchildren, Matthew, Shannon, Luke, John, Lauren, Jillian and Meredith. She was preceded in death by David H. Donaldson, her husband of 52 years, and her parents Clark R. and Virginia Hyndman Steinberger.
Joan was the first of the two children born to Clark and Virginia Steinberger. She was born on March 25, 1928, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where her Oklahoma-based parents were staying while her father, Clark, was working as a geologist for the Ohio Oil Co. They later moved to Houston, where her father went into the oil business with his father and brothers. She lived in Houston, where she spent much of her early childhood. One of her fond memories was riding her bike all around Houston. After a brief time in Beaumont, she and her family moved to Midland, Texas. “Fleetwood,” as she was fondly known, graduated from Midland High School in 1945, where she had been a member of the tennis team, the Science Club, the Dramatics Club, the National Honors Society and the “Fifenelas,” an informal group of high school friends.
After high school she attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha for a short time, then transferred to the University of Texas of Austin. She pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma, as her mother had, and always treasured her time at the Kappa House in Austin. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1950. Despite having been raised in a household of parents who attended the University of Oklahoma, she was a lifetime Longhorn, becoming a Life member of the Texas Exes Alumni Association.
In the summer of 1949 she returned to Midland and agreed to go on a blind date with a young ex-Marine oilfield engineer named David “Dave” Donaldson. Dave and Joan’s relationship blossomed into marriage in April 1950, and they stayed together until Dave’s death in December 2003.
After their marriage they made their home in Odessa where Joan and Dave raised their boys. In addition to making a home for Dave and her boys, she was active in the Junior Service League, a volunteer at the Medical Center in Odessa, and a charter member of the Antioch Christian Church. In 1973, when Dave’s oil business required him to move to Northern Oklahoma, Dave, Joan and John, the only boy still remaining at home, moved to Enid where Dave and Joan completed their life together.
In Enid, Joan was a member of the Oakwood Country Club and a volunteer at Bass Baptist Hospital.
Joan loved to play bridge: “Bridge Club” was a regular part of her life in Odessa and Enid. Until her health intervened, Joan was an avid golfer, winning several golf tournaments in Odessa. She loved to fish, and she loved to take her sons dove hunting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family at Lake LBJ in Texas where she gave her grandkids rides on the Waverunner. She loved shopping and traveling. She and Dave made trips to Hawaii, British Columbia, Mexico, England and several trips to Lake Tahoe.
Joan enjoyed spending time with her many friends in Odessa when she and Dave were there, and made many new and long-lasting friends in Enid. She grew up in a loving family, and she continued that tradition. She helped create a strong sense of family and family time, and she and Dave set a standard for a loyal and loving relationship that her sons have tried to emulate. The family traditions that she engendered will continue. She will be missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the local Salvation Army Chapter.
Robert Allen Montgomery
ODESSA — Robert Allen Montgomery, born Feb. 4, 1922 in Longworth, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2004, in Odessa following heart bypass surgery.
Bob was the second of five brothers born to Fred and Lucille Montgomery.
In 1939, he graduated from Roby High School in Roby. Following his military service in World War II, where he served as a naval officer on an LST in the South Pacific, he graduated from Texas Tech University in 1947 with a major in agronomy.
His work career began with Western Cotton Oil Co., a division of Anderson Clayton Inc., where he served as a division manager in Pecos. He also worked for El Paso Natural Gas as the administrative assistant to the Chairman of the Board and as a vice president, and as President of El Paso Development Company.
Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Odessa and previously a member of Methodist churches in El Paso, Pecos and Abilene where he served in various leadership capacities.
He is survived by his daughters, Jolene Montgomery of Big Spring, and Melanie Damron of Austin, together with her husband Tyler and their three children, Ashley, Ty and Brooke Rogers. He is also survived by brothers, William and Wife Lucile of Fort Worth, Joe and wife Eda of Georgetown, and Dudley and wife Patty of Pecos. Other family survivors include several cousins and nieces.
Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in the Village Hall at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sweetwater cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Ermilina ‘Ermie’ Villegas
ARLINGTON — Ermilina ‘Ermie’ Salvador Villegas, 54, mother, grandmother and a dear friend to many, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Arlington Memorial Hospital. She was born March 11, 1949, in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at Moore & Sons Funeral Home in Arlington.
Ermie was a devoted parent and a true friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, mostly family, friends, colleagues, patients and people she met along the way.
She came to the United States in September 1976. She has worked as a graduate nurse in Florida. From there, she moved to Andrews where she became a House-Supervisor at Andrews Memorial Hospital and a nursing home director. In Odessa, she was employed by Medical Center Hospital as a nursing educator and a wound-care nurse. She moved to Arlington in 2000 and worked for Arlington Memorial Hospital where she also excelled as a wound-care specialist. She was a member of the Filipino-American Association of the Permian Basin and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Odessa.
Ermie was so full of life that a room lit up in her presence. She spearheaded and put a great amount of effort into uniting local Filipinos here in the Permian Basin. With her untiring effort, local assimilation and awareness was attained with relative ease.
She is survived by her daughter, Lainee Villegas; son, Ronald Villegas; grandson, Benjamin Fetalsana; former husband, Robert Villegas; father, Jesus Salvador; sisters, Elsa Conde and Eralin Cabrera; brother, Edwin Salvador; and a multitude of friends in the Permian Basin.
Charlie Eugene Wein
PECOS — Charlie Eugene Wein, 75, of Pecos died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004.
He was born in Midland, Texas, on May 22, 1928, to George and Viola Wein. They moved to Monahans where they raised their family.
Charlie married
JoAnn Rich of Monahans. They moved to Pecos in 1962, where Charlie worked for and later owned C&G Electric and C&G Refrigeration Service for 30 years.
He was in the National Guard for 11 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood for Electrical Workers for 55 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, George O. Wein; his mother, Viola Wein; his brother, Corbett; and his beloved wife, JoAnn.
Survivors include his brothers, George and wife, Dorthey, of Odessa, David and Christine of Colorado; one sister, Pal Newman of Monahans; four sons, Charlie M. Wein and wife, Raynell, of Pecos, Paul Wein and wife, Pam, of California, Pat Wein and wife, Brenda, of Austin and Dean Wein and wife, Jody, of La Vaca, Ark.; and one daughter, Jodee McIver and husband, Randy, of Greenwood, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at Mt. Evergreen cemetery in Pecos with Greer Willis officiating.
Arrangements are by Pecos Funeral Home.
Rose Posey Allen
MIDLAND — In loving memory of Rose Allen (Rosie Posey) who passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Temple, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 14, 1940, to Lovis Wayne Jordan and Helena Turner Jordan in San Angelo, Texas. Rose started her life’s adventure with Don Posey and the next 20+ years where spent raising their four children. After Don’s death, Rose married
Lane Allen. Lane’s line of work required him to travel, which Rose enjoyed, since she loved meeting people and made good friends all over the U.S. She never met a stranger.
Rose was a woman who never put her illness as her first priority. After her diagnosis, she put her family and friends first, even throughout her treatments she still insisted on being with her husband. When Rose entered a room, she filled it with light and happiness, with her happy smile and her cheerful way. Along with that cheer, her strength was evident. Rose Allen was a truthful, honest and caring person. If you had never met Rose, you missed a lot.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Don Posey and her son, Donald Paul Posey.
Rose is survived by her husband, Lane Allen; her children, Rodney Posey of Houston, Texas, Jerry Posey of Laramie, Wyo., and Donnell Welch of Midland, Texas; grandchildren, Jordan, Talor, Jason, Leslie, Brian, Donesse, Kirby and Joshua; brother, Minuard Jordon of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Juanita Mann of Nocona, Texas; stepchildren, Chris, Christi and Cyle.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Wednesday, May 5, 2004, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Grace Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Bonds officiating. Interment will be at Monahans Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas 79701.
Memorials may be directed to the Allison Cancer Center, Patient Care Services, 2200 W. Illinois, Midland, Texas 79701.
Carol Ann Wilson
ODESSA — Carol Ann Wilson, 67, passed from this life to be with the Lord Monday, May 3, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa. Carol was born in Pecos, Texas, to Marcus and Ruth Farris, who preceded her in death.
She was reared and educated in Andrews and Odessa and later married
the love of her life in Hobbs, N.M. Carol, the loving wife of Robert Wilson of 49 years, 11 months, and 12 days, was a homemaker who gave her all to her family. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by a grandchild.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne Wilson; daughters, Marcia Weddel and husband, Terry, of Longview, Elizabeth Parekh and husband, Dr. M.C. Parekh, of Odessa and Laura Goodwin and husband, Michael, of Van Alstyne; son, Mark Wilson of Odessa; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Carol Ann Wilson, the cherished wife, the greatest mother, grandmother and “nannie,” and a great friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home May 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rev. Terry Pugh.
Pallbearers will be Alvin Wilson, Elmo Wilson, Wade Loudemy, Gregg Jungk, Eric Parekh, Robert Weddel, Sanjay Parekh and Robert Wilson.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. R.J. Patel, Dr. W. Riley, Dr. P. Reddy, Dr. N. Tolia, Dr. McCleary, Mrs. Debra Bridges and the loving staff of Hospice House of Odessa.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice House Foundation at 903 N. Sam Houston in Odessa.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
