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Martin ‘Chito’ A. Minjarez Jr.
ODESSA — Martin “Chito” A. Minjarez Jr., 80 years, died Saturday, September 11, 2004, at Home Hospice in Odessa.
Mr. Minjarez was a Catholic and was born January 5, 1924, in Stanton, Texas, to father, Martin Minjarez and mother, Francisca Armendariz, who both precede him in death.
Mr. Minjarez was a World War II Veteran. He was also one of the last known survivors in Odessa of the D-Day invasion.
Rosary was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at 8 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Services will be held today, Sept. 15, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nilo Minjarez Jr., Frank Minjarez, David Minjarez, Manuel Minjarez, Eric Minjarez and Anthony Minjarez.
Survivors include his three sons, Martin Minjarez, Robert Minjarez and wife, Deann, and Gilbert Minjarez, all of Odessa; a sister, Isabal Guerrero of Odessa; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Eleanor Scowden Hanes
ODESSA — On Sept. 14, 2004, our mom Eleanor Scowden Hanes went to be with our Lord.
She was born Oct. 12, 1925, to Matthew and Fannie Maggiano in Bradford, Pa. She died at home on Sept. 14, 2004, after a lengthy illness.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday at Martinez Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Francis Frey officiating. Internment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Eleanor was a person of enormous generosity and loved everyone she came in contact with. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and memaw.
She had been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, since 1949, a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 4372, and a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 430.
Waiting on her with the Lord are: Leon Eugene Scowden, W.C. Hanes, her parents Mr. And Mrs. Mathew Maggiono; a sister, Deloris Ciambrone; sons, James R. Scowden, twin boys Danny and David Scowden and Johnny Hanes; daughters, Wanda McPherson and Linda Eaton; and a grandson, Dearl Johnson Jr.
Those who are left to celebrate her life are daughters, Diane Johnson and husband, Dearl, of Ardmore, Okla., Susie Hatcher and husband, Alton, of Odessa, Genie McKee of Runaway Bay and Kathey Henderson of Odessa; sons, Donald and Douglas Hanes, both of Odessa; sisters, Joie Cimini of Odessa and Yvonne Raimondo of Hamburg, N.Y.; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbears are: Jame V. Scowden, Patti Cimini, Travis Hatcher, Christopher McKee, Billie McPherson and Kenneth McPherson.
Honorary pallbearers: Matthew Johnson and Colin Huff.
Robert L. McCamey
FORT WORTH — Robert L. McCamey, 78, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 13, 2004.
Memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: donations may be made to The Center for Brain Health, 1966 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75235, or American Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 9709, Fort Worth, TX 76147.
Bob, as he liked to be called, was born to Olive O. and George B. McCamey on September 25, 1925, the same day the discovery well for the McCamey Field in West Texas was completed. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and attended Culver Military Academy and Paschal High School prior to joining the Navy at age 17. He was stationed in North Africa during World War II with Patrol Bombing Squadron 127 and flew PV-1 missions over the Mediterranean as a Flight Engineer and Gunner. Upon his return to the states he attended TCU and entered the oil and gas business. On June 25, 1948, he married
Ninette Young, his loving wife for 48 years who died in September 1996. He loved the oil and gas exploration business and was a founding member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, President of the Fort Worth Petroleum Landmen, a Primary Organizer of the East Texas Petroleum Landmen, a Certified Petroleum Landman and a director of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club. He loved golf, flying, Republican politics, horse racing, hunting, fishing and Ruidoso, N.M.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. McCamey Jr. and Rebecca Brantley McCamey; grandchildren, Robert Mason McCamey, William Brantley McCamey and George Marshall McCamey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
“We love you and will miss you granddaddy.”
Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107, (817) 336-0584.
Deloris ‘Poppy’ Pieper
MIDLAND — Deloris “Poppy” Pieper, 71, of Midland and formerly of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2004, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Reverend Jimmy Braswell, officiating. Reverend James Otterness will assist. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 16, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N. Big Spring St.
She was born January 21, 1933, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Jake and Jewel (Walton) Harris. She was raised and attended schools in Seminole. Poppy and Travis Pieper were married
on March 24, 1979, in Odessa, Texas. She and Travis loved to travel. Poppy was a former Vice President at First Banker’s Trust in Midland for 22 years. She was a member of Midland Gem & Mineral Society and a member of the Midland Community Theatre. She had also volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Poppy was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Geneva Woolery; and a brother, Glen Harris. Surviving Poppy is her husband, Travis of Midland; two sons, Joe Aytia of Midland and Don and his wife, Janet Aytia, of Lead, South Dakota; two stepdaughters, Pamela and husband, Ron Kimbrell and Karen and husband, Doug Hildebrand; and a stepson, Paul and his wife, Joyce Pieper, all of Odessa; eight step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by a sister, Lavisa Gehring of Toledo, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly, most especially, Debbie, Micah, Kevin and Skyla; and her close friend, Ann Hathaway.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.
Joe Bryan Redmon
MONAHANS — Joe Bryan Redmon, 59, of Fort Worth and formerly of Monahans, died Monday, September 13, 2004, in Del Rio, Texas. He was born June 16, 1945, in Monahans, to Woodrow Wilson and Ruby (Robertson) Redmon.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at Third and Dwight Church of Christ with Greg Holly officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial cemetery.
He worked as a construction superintendent. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by his children, Kristoffer Brian Redmon of Atlanta, Georgia, Chance Woodrow Wilson Redmon of Midland and Ginger Jannette Redmon, also of Midland. Also by three brothers, Jerry Redmon and wife, Kathleen, of Monahans, Glen Redmon and wife, Mildred of Robert Lee and Paul Redmon and wife, Helen of Odessa; and by two sisters, Myrtle Weiser and husband, Dave, of Tempe, Arizona and Linda Holroyd and husband, Tony, of Cave Creek, Arizona. Also by a brother-in-law, Jack “Chick” Collier of Monahans. He is also survived by one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Ruby (Robertson) Redmon, and his sister, Phyllis Redmon Collier.
Arrangements entrusted to Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey.
Thomas Duet ‘Tommy’ Cole
ODESSA — Thomas Duet “Tommy” Cole, 84, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Cole moved to Odessa in 2002 from Monahans where he had lived since 1946. He was a self-employed mechanic. He was a Army veteran of WWII serving in the complete European Theatre. He was a member the Masonic Lodge in Monahans, American Legion and the Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by his sons, Marshall Brown and wife, Susan, of Kenai Alaska and Johnny Brown of East Texas; daughters, Kelly Heffington and husband, Ben, of Odessa, Paula McNeme and husband, Mike, of Beeville, Patricia Brown and husband, Craig, of Big Lake, Tony Palmer of Monahans and Rhonda Iholts and husband, Keith, of Dolores, Colo.; several nieces and nephews; 26 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004, at Restland cemetery in Gatesville.
Services entrusted to Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville and local arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Karen Poynor
ODESSA — Karen’s life was like a patchwork quilt. Each square showed the unselfish love and eternal devotion that Karen gave to her family and friends. The center square focused on the loves of her lives – her husband, Steve, and her three boys – Shane, Jarod and Travis. As each son married
, Karen added other squares of love for Amanda, Myka and Melissa. As she became a grandmother, a prouder one could not be found! Her Kyla and Anabelle were the joys of her life. She was also excitedly awaiting the birth of her new grandbaby, Mya.
Karen had many interests. She was known for her intricately unique handmade quilts that she would work tirelessly sewing for special friends and family members. Karen received her Master Gardener certificate and was proud of her involvement with their organization. Karen’s gardens were truly a masterpiece in which she spent many hours nurturing and caring for her plants. Karen also enjoyed baking all types of goodies – especially her legendary cookies – for people she knew.
Karen always found time to work with various organizations. Her proudest accomplishment was the founding of “Operation Love”. Through this organization, she gave her time and her heart to he elderly who were confined to nursing homes and who had no families of their own. By providing needed gifts at Christmas, Karen was able to ease their loneliness during the holiday season. She also served in the PTA, the Junior Cotillion, PHS Booster Club, Odessa Life Underwriters and Crimestoppers.
Even though she was involved in many community activities, raising her three sons was what she considered her greatest accomplishment. The boys, in turn, honored their mom by nominating her for the Red Plate Award which was awarded to her by KOSA-TV. The standards for her boys and the expectations she set were quite high. However, she and her boys reaped the benefits because all three were in the Top Ten at Permian High School as well as the Hall of Fame. Karen became a proud Aggie Mom as she watched each of her sons graduate from Texas A&M University. She boldly bragged on them with her Aggie license plates of “92 95 98”.
Besides watching her three boys grow into fine men, she willingly accepted into her family, Steve’s two children, Jennifer and Joe, whom she loved as her own. Later, she celebrated two of her proudest moments with the birth of Jennifer’s children, Corbin and Jordan. Karen also is survived by her mother, Gloria, her brother, Dale, and her sister-in-law, Carolyn, who was like a sister to her.
Karen had once said her life was full and complete when she was able to watch all of her five children get married
. Her quilt was complete when she experienced the birth of her two granddaughters. Karen will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend.
Karen’s favorite thought for the day… “Hope is wishing for a thing to come true; faith is believing that it will come true. Believe that for every problem God will provide you with a solution.”
Karen R. Poynor, 57, of Odessa, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at Memorial Hermann Southeast in Houston.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with the Rev. Chris Conner officiating.
She was born in Nampa, Idaho.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Steve Poynor; mother, Gloria Peterson of Meridian, Idaho; sons, Shane Jenson of Irving, Jarod Jenson of Pearland, Travis Jenson of Spring and Joe Poynor of San Antonio; daughter, Jennifer Martin of Stonewall; brother, Dale Peterson of Nampa; and four grandchildren.
PATCHWORK QUILT
Author Unknown
Our family’s like a
patchwork quilt,
With kindness gently sewn.
Each piece is an original,
With beauty of its own.
With threads of warmth
and happiness,
It’s tightly stitched together.
To last in love throughout
the years,
Our family is forever.
Ruby Evelyn Reed
ODESSA — Ruby Evelyn Reed, of Odessa and formerly of Monahans, left this life on Thursday, September 16, 2004, at Home Hospice in Odessa.
Ruby was born on May 12, 1923, in Rusk, Texas, to Ruby Pearl (Bradford) and Stephen Asbury Halbert. She married
Obest Benton Reed on September 5, 1943. In 1952, she and Obest moved to Odessa from Kilgore, Texas. Then, in 1955 they moved to Monahans where she lived until 1990.
She raised two daughters, Janet Carolyn and Diedra Diana. While in Monahans, Ruby worked at the Monahans Dunlaps, Sprinkle’s Printing, Tubbs Auto Parts, and was a District Clerk for Ward County. She retired in 1988.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Monahans, and later the First Baptist Church in Odessa.
Ruby was a member of the WMU, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
In 1990, she moved to Odessa. She lived at Lincoln Towers from June 2001 until August 2003. Then, she lived at Sherwood Place Assisted Living until July 2004.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet Carolyn and husband Clyde Marler of Kermit, and Diedra Diana Reed of Odessa. Also four grandchildren, Brett Marler of Austin, Colby Marler and wife Sarah of Midland, Branda Harmonson and husband Chad of Odessa, and James Bryan and fiance Leana Alday of Midland, and four great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Hope Harmonson, Cameron Bryan, Katelyn Marler, and a little Marler on the way.
Ruby was a classic little lady who enjoyed always being dressed up. Many thought of her as a “princess”! She loved to entertain and cook. She loved to travel. She had many friends.
Memorials can be sent to Home Hospice of Odessa, or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2004, at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Box, officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial cemetery. Services are under the direction of Family Funeral Services/ Jackie Harkey.
