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John Fiedler
ODESSA — John Fiedler, 84, a longtime resident of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born March 10, 1920, to Charles and Edna Boland Fiedler of Baird, Texas. He was a WWII veteran, a member of the V.F.W. and the First Baptist Church. For the past two years he had made his home at Avalon Nursing Center.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, 2004. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, officiated by Byron McWilliams, Pastor of First Baptist Church.
Pepaw, as he was affectionately known to his family, is survived by his stepdaughter, Irene Carson Paulette and husband R.C. of Odessa, stepson, Bill Carson and his wife Yolanda of Goldsmith. He leaves behind six grandchildren, Gary Paulette and wife Janiece Anders Paulette of Lubbock, Kelly Paulette Nettleton and husband David of San Antonio, Billy M. Carson of Fort Stockton, Teena Carson Holbrook of Temple, Stephen Carson and wife Shanna Carson of Kyle, Brandi Carson Luttrell and husband Dan Luttrell of San Antonio. Great-grandchildren are Chris and Nicole Paulette, Casey, Sean and Tyler Stapleton, Alex and Kelby Nettleton, Nathaniel Holbrook and Alexis Lene Carson.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and fishing partner, Mildred Cutbirth Fiedler in 1997, his parents, five brothers and one sister.
John grew up in Baird, Texas. When the war began, he enlisted and served in Battery A of the 869th Antiaircraft Artillery of the Army from February 10, 1942, to September 26, 1945. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He qualified as a rifle marksman in May of 1942. He served his country with great pride. After serving in the military, he returned home and on to West Texas where he met and married
Mildred Irene Cutbirth in 1949. They made their home in Odessa. He loved her and her children, Irene and Billy unconditionally. He retired from Brown Well Service after 35 years. He was a drill collar specialist.
The family has many fond memories of Pepaw. Through the years they enjoyed family barbecues and fresh vegetables from the garden in his beautiful backyard. There was dominoes, games and good times shared by all. The grandkids were always in awe of the tin can lid arrangements he made to keep the birds away from his garden. He was a big tease, had a playful and happy heart. At mealtime the family remembers that after the last “amen” was said he would always say “Now back your ears and all dive in.” This phrase is still repeated today in the homes of his family prefaced by “And Pepaw would say, Back your ears and all dive in.” After he could no longer garden, he made it up to the birds he had not allowed in his garden by loading up the back of his pickup with day old bread and feeding them, day after day. He had a passion for helping God’s creatures. He also took care of stray cats ... everyone felt welcome at Pepaw’s. His beautiful blue eyes would sparkle when he told of feeding his flock of birds and tending to his stray cats ... and their kittens.
John loved Avalon Center. He thought the food was good, and he appreciated the staff and the residents. He was known as the “Floor Monitor” because he enjoyed sitting in the hall in his wheelchair watching all the activities of the day and speaking to folks as they passed his way. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the caring staff, especially Kay, Cheryl, Marilyn, Jerrilynn, Arline, Mike and of course, Joey.
We also thank the professionals at Medical Center Hospital. We will always remember the kindness and love you showed to John and our family during these past days. Special thanks to the ICU staff, Nurse Ghenima and Nurse Nicole in particular for being patient, caring and loving to all of us. We also owe thanks to Dr. Kendall Wong and Dr. R.J. Patel for their support and understanding and doing all they could for our loved one.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to John’s memory to Door of Hope Mission, Box 1789, Odessa, TX 79760.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Erminia Luna
ODESSA — Erminia Luna, 70, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Mrs. Luna was a Catholic and was born April 25, 1934, in Presidio to father Juan Hinojos and mother Ancepcion Tarin Palomino, whom both have preceded her in death.
Viewing will be held today at Martinez Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a rosary being said at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at the Ector County cemetery, Rose Hill section.
Mrs. Luna is survived by daughters, Maria Munoz and husband George, Lupe Lerma and husband Juan, Celia Chavez and husband Estevan, and Janie Contreras, all of Odessa; sons, Jesus Manuel Luna and wife Virginia of El Paso, Macario Estorga, Eliopoldo Estorga Sr. and wife Lorene, and Johnny Luna, all of Odessa; brother, Alfredo Palomino of Roswell, N.M.; sisters, Manuela Jacobo of Roswell N.M. and Lucia Garza of Odessa; 24 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
Marguerite R. Lytell
ODESSA — Marguerite R. Lytell, age 95, passed away peacefully Sept. 5, 2004, surrounded by her loving Odessa family.
She was born November 3, 1908 in Atlanta, Ga., and preceded in death by her husband Jackson Lytell, stepson John D. Lytell, brothers Charles K. Reeder and William E. Reeder, and sister Frances Green. After retiring from government service she and Jack made many trips traveling the world; they also shared the love of ballroom dancing. Marguerite loved nature, especially flowers and birds. She lived most of her life in south Florida and moved to Odessa in 2003.
In Odessa, Marguerite leaves behind her nieces, Carolyn, DeAnn and Keli Wilson, Sharon Bailey (husband Billy Bailey), and nephew Chris Wilson. In Florida, some of her closest survivors include daughter-in-law Doris Lytell, granddaughters Kathryn Lytell, Kristen and Heather, and grandsons David Lytell and J.D. all of Stuart. Sister-in-law Louise Reeder, niece Adelene Kelly, several nieces and nephews in Miami and stepdaughter Jackie Sullivan and grandchildren in Salt Lake City.
Private memorial services will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004.
Private services will again be held at Van Orsdel North Miami Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Sept. 18, 2004, with interment to follow at Southern Memorial Park in N. Miami, Florida.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Robert Arley Robbins
ODESSA — Robert Arley Robbins, (Old Man), 84, a longtime resident of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born February 23, 1920 in Rockdale, Texas, to George and Jewel Robbins. He was a mechanic for M and M Trucking Co. in Kermit until retiring in1988.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Rosalie Robbins, daughters, Barbara Vaughn and Patricia Purdy.
He is survived by his wife Delilah May Walters of Odessa, son, Richard Robbins of Dallas, daughters, Bobbie Lyles and husband J.R. of Houston, Laurie Robbins and daughter-in-law Toni James, and Janie Neatherlin all of Odessa, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and his little best friend Mitzy, his chihuahua. Also his many friends at Monahans Managed Care in Monahans, Sherwood Place in Odessa and Rhonda Thompson and everyone at Odyssey Hospice.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at Kermit cemetery in Kermit with Rev. Owen Sharp officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Ruth Holcomb
ODESSA — Ruth Holcomb, 85, of Odessa, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born June 17, 1919, in Red Springs, Texas.
She married
Ocie Holcomb March 23, 1940. They resided in Odessa until Ocie went in the service in WWII and returned to Odessa after the war. Ruth was a homemaker. She loved to fish and her favorite place was Lake Buchanan where she and Ocie spent many happy years.
Ruth was a loving Mother and MeMaw who doted on her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ocie Holcomb on January 3, 2003.
She is survived by her son, Ronald Holcomb and wife, Patsy, of Fort Worth; daughter, Dianne Hughes of Odessa; granddaughters, Tracie Hughes of Odessa and Michele Wilson and husband, John, of Gilbert, Ariz.; great-grandsons, Matt and Sam Wilson of Gilbert, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Holcomb of Fort Worth; and sisters, Rada Hollman and Pearl Moore of Seymour, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice House of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Fern Percy
MIDLAND — Services for Bonnie Fern Brigance Percy, 83, of Midland are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church Glass Chapel with Rev. William McReynolds officiating.
Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
She was born June 17, 1921, in Howard County, Texas. Fern was raised and educated in Big Spring. She married
Clarence Percy Jr. on February 14, 1940. Clarence and Fern moved to Midland in 1979 after his retirement from Union Pacific Railroad. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia. Fern was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Midland and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Fern was preceded in death by her husband Clarence on July 23, 1992, and her sister, Mattie Ella “Patty” Watkins.
Fern is survived by her son, Clarence Percy III and wife Gracie of Odessa and her daughter, Donna Potter and husband Terry of Midland; three granddaughters; one grandson; four great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be directed to the Area Mission Outreach Service, 907 S. Lorraine, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, TX 79701, (432) 683-5555.
Johnny Valenzuela
AUSTIN — Johnny G. Valenzuela, 53, left for his heavenly home on September 4, 2004, after losing his struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in a Dallas hospital.
A former resident of Odessa and Fort Stockton, Johnny had been a resident of Austin for 17 years. He retired from Dell Computer Inc. in 1999, and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Johnny was a loving husband and father, and a devoted grandfather. Always joking and teasing, he was a chatterbox, yet also a good listener. He was full of life and was an avid UT fan. He loved to travel, play golf and dance with his wife. He will be remembered by his many friends and family as a visionary and storyteller.
Surviving Johnny is his wife, of 35 years, Delma Valenzuela; daughter, Cathy and husband, Rod Kirkpatrick; son, Andy Valenzuela; and grandsons, Alex, Zach and Josh Kirkpatrick, all of Austin; mother, Alicia G. Valenzuela; and sisters, Ramona Saavedra and Ribia Gonzales, all of Fort Stockton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother-in-law and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, who loved him as their own.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel M. Valenzuela Sr.; brother, Daniel G. Valenzuela Jr.; brother, Joe G. Valenzuela; and sister, Rosemary Valenzuela.
The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 Ranch Road 620 North, with Father Joe Geleney, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Mausoleum, 14501 North Interstate Highway 35, Pflugerville.
Honoring Johnny as pallbearers will be Raynaldo Ramos, Fidencio Lopez, Ernest Azios, Danny Navarro, Ricky Gonzales, Danny Fierro, Saul Riojas and Howard Watson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Riojaz and Michael Neumann.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Johnny’s memory for studies of Familial IPF, c/o the UT Southwestern Medical Center, Development Office, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, Texas 75391-0888.
Please join us in honoring Johnny by visiting our Memorial at www.cookwalden.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Arrangements handled by Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, Texas 78750. 512-335-1155.
Alberta ‘Bert’ Vanderland
EULESS — Alberta “Bert” Vanderland, 81, died Monday, September 6, 2004, at her North Richland Hills residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Euless. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. at McKenzieville cemetery in Robert Lee, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road in Hurst, Texas, (817) 284-7271.
Bert was an area manager for a home decorative accessories business for a number of years, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Euless since 1981.
Survivors include husband, Bill Vanderland; daughter, Billie Jean Roark; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Phillips and Cora Faubion.
Bert was preceded in death by her daughter, Jan Tsubakihara.
Arrangements are by Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.
