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Kenneth Frank Karr Jr.
Austin - Kenneth Frank Karr Jr. passed away early Sunday morning. Kenny, as most of us know him, was born on August 25, 1949, in Odessa.
Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Frank Karr Sr.; his mother, Mary Ruth Ligon; his uncle, Roy Karr; and cousin Sonny Karr.
Kenny is survived by his cousin, Richard Karr and wife, Collette Karr; as well as second cousins, Roy Karr IV, Kathy Karr Cox, Mary Frances Karr Ellis, Angela Karr and Rachael Karr.
Kenny grew up in Odessa and began his education at San Jacinto Elementary. He graduated with honors from Odessa’s Permian High School in 1967. Kenny was an outstanding athlete and settled on baseball as his true love. Kenny was an All-District third baseman for Permian, a .400 hitter and cheerleader for the team while in the dugout between innings.
Kenny went on to fulfill his dreams at The University of Texas and walked on the baseball team his freshman year. Though he didn’t get much playing time (Texas won the national championship with talent from athletes such as Burt Hooton, James Street, David Chalk and Tommy Harmon), he remained an avid UT sports fan, particularly of baseball.
Kenny attended The University of Texas from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the business school with a major in finance and a minor in communications. During his freshman year, Kenny became a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, where he made lifelong friends with his Delta brothers. He continued to raise money for the fraternity throughout his life.
Kenny moved back home to Odessa and Midland in the late 1970s, where he started out in the restaurant business and eventually began his own advertising and marketing agency. Kenny’s clients ranged from banks to car dealers to TV and radio stations to charity fund-raising events, politics and everything in between. He enjoyed the advertising business and was involved in all aspects of it. He wrote and produced ads, in addition to negotiating prices and placing the ads.
Kenny was passionate about life in general and loved nothing better than to help people. He took care of friends in need and funded a number of charitable organizations. Kenny Karr was a Christian. He grew up at an early age in the First Baptist Church in Odessa and spent his later years at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa.
In August of 2002, Kenny moved to Austin to work on a project with one of his former Delta friends. After completing that task, Kenny went back to marketing and had recently started a new marketing campaign in the Hill Country. Kenny’s love affair with Austin was at an all-time high when he left us to join his friends and family already in heaven. Kenny holds a permanent place in many hearts in Odessa, Midland, Austin and beyond.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at 4 p.m. in the Smith Family Chapel at Riverbend Church on the Capitol of Texas Highway in Austin.
There will be a graveside service at 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Honorary pallbearers are past, present and future members of Delta Tau Delta of The University of Texas Chapter. Special thanks to the pledge class of 1967 of which Kenny was a proud member.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to a charitable organization. Kenny’s favorites include: The University of Texas Baseball Scholarships (http://
texassports.com/04.foundation/000donate.html); Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Austin (http://www.deltfoundation.org/donations.asp); Professional Bull Riders Association (PBRA) (http://www.
pbrnow.com); or the American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org).
Jason ‘Pelón’ Trejo Perez
Odessa - Jason “Pelón” Trejo Perez, 23, of Odessa, was called upon and into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, May 22, 2005.
He was a Christian-Catholic and worked in the Construction Industry. Born as a triplet Oct. 10, 1981, in Odessa to Gloria Ontiveros and Joe Perez weighing only two pounds and two ounces. Jason grew into becoming a wonderful young man who brought a smile to everyone’s face. He was a person with a kind heart and a good soul. He shared his abundant love with everyone and anyone who would listen. He was not ashamed to hug, kiss and tell his family or friends he loved them. His dream was to become a jockey and race horses; and the hope and dream to someday win the lottery, so he could eventually help his mom out. Some of his happiest times were when he would spend them with the love of his life, his “Angel, ” his “beautiful princess, ” Jaden, and as well with his nieces. He will be dearly missed by them, but we will assure them that he will never be forgotten.
Jason was blessed with two families who loved him very much. He was raised by Viola Juarez and the late Arnulfo Juarez Sr. They grew to love him as their own, and he grew to love them as his parents. He was surrounded by so much love by both families. We the family are eternally grateful to God for allowing us these wonderful years with Jason, especially the beautiful cherished memories that he left us that will be greatly missed and never forgotten. We will always love you and you will always live in our hearts and memories.
He was preceded in death by his father Arnulfo Juarez Sr.; his triplet, Jermey Perez; and his brother, Arnulfo Juarez Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Jaden Perez of Odessa; parents, Viola Juarez, Gloria Ontiveros and Joe Perez, all of Odessa; sisters, Tara Robles and husband, Sergio, of Odessa, Frances Rodriguez and husband, Jesse, of Odessa, Stephanie Wolf of Holland, Mich., and Breanna Perez of Odessa; brothers, James Perez and Jamie Juarez and wife, Olivia, both of Odessa; grandparents, Amparo and Ramon Lopez, Cruz and Sipriano Perez, all of Odessa; nieces, Jesalyn Rodriguez, Jordan Juarez and Alexis Juarez; nephews Arnulfo Juarez III and Isaiah Juarez; his longtime friend and companion Cindie Alvarez of Odessa; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends who loved him.
A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today, May 25, at Odessa Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at St. Joseph”s Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his brothers-in-law, Cousins and Friends.
The Perez, Juarez, and Trejo families would like to take this time to express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and everyone of you, for all of your prayers, floral and food offerings, especially at a time when you were needed at most. Your thoughts and prayers will never be forgotten. Thank you so very much and may God bless you abundantly.
Services are by Odessa Funeral Home.
Becky M. Logsdon
Odessa - Becky M. Logsdon, 64, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Monday, May 23, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Mason to Alton and Mary Smith. She attended school in Clayton, N.M. She married
Darrell Wayne Logsdon Feb. 11, 1974, in Odessa. She and her husband were owners of Alamo Pawn from 1976 to 1998. In 2003 she moved to her ranch south of Colorado City. She enjoyed working outside in her yard, landscaping and gardening. Becky was a friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her father; and two sons, Herbert Dean Welch and Alton Dwain Welch.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell W. Logsdon of Mitchell County; son, Dorrance Shawn Welch of Keller; daughter, Terry Lynn Lehman of Odessa; mother, Viola Smith of Odessa; brothers, Randy Smith of Odessa, Darby Smith of Clayton, N.M.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Lindley officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jack L. McDaniel
Alpine - Jack L. McDaniel was born on Aug. 28, 1929, in Munday, Texas, to Baskin L. and Velma Bigby McDaniel. He passed away at home on May 20, 2005, and has gone to be with his Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert McDaniel.
He attended Garden City High School in Garden City, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army in 1949 and the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1957. He married
Bobbie Jacka in Odessa on Aug. 28, 1950. McDaniel worked in the trucking and ranching business, since the age of 15 and had a lifetime love of raising and training horses.
In 1969, McDaniel was a student in the Farrier Program at New Mexico State University and graduated as a Master Farrier. He was recognized as being the first student to complete the course with a perfect average of 100 in all facets of the training. He later established the farrier training program at Sul Ross State University.
McDaniel began his career in law enforcement with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department and worked as a deputy sheriff from 1968 to 1972. In 1972, McDaniel moved to Alpine to attend Sul Ross State University. While working on his degree in police science and range animal science, McDaniel worked for the Sul Ross State University Police Department, the Alpine Police Department and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office. He graduated from Sul Ross with a Bachelor of Science degree in May 1975. McDaniel was elected Brewster County Sheriff and took office in January 1977. He was in office from Jan. 1, 1977, to Dec. 31, 1985, and from Jan. 1, 1989, to Dec. 31, 1996. He received a heart transplant in March 1995 and was blessed with 10 years of life he would not have enjoyed otherwise.
McDaniel is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his son-in-law and daughter, Andrew and Kellie Powell, both of Alpine; and his brother, Claude McDaniel of Dallas. He also is survived by two granddaughters, Hailey and Rylie Powell, both of Alpine.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, May 25, at the Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at the First United Methodist Church with the Pastor Dick Zimmer officiating. Military burial will follow at Elm Grove cemetery.
Funeral services are under the direction of Geeslin Funeral Home.
Rodolfo ‘Ruby’ Abila Jr.
ODESSA - Rodolfo “Ruby” Abila Jr., 14 years of age, passed away on May 27, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born on Aug. 1, 1990, in Odessa to Rudy and Rita Abila. Rudy Jr. attended Crockett Junior High and was member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Rudy was a High Brass Lieutenant and member of the 2004-2005 all City Band, he was also a member of the Odessa Boxing Club and the Select Team of the Outlaws Baseball Club — he was their catcher.
Rudy is survived by his parents, Rudy Sr. and Rita Abila of Odessa; his brother, Jeffery Ben Abila of Odessa; his sister, Elija Deandra Abila of Odessa; grandparents, Epifanio “Wedo” and Felix Abila of Barstow; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
Visitation will begin on at 9 a.m. Monday at Odessa Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited for Rudy at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday June 1, 2005, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clint Elmore, Hector Hernandez, Chris Guerrero, Sammy Avila, Mark Abila, Justin Abila, Mono Rubio and Daniel Morales.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Ned Bruton
ODESSA - Ned Bruton, 73, of Odessa, passed away Friday, May 28, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 3, 1932, in Concorde, Texas, to Crockett Bruton and Ila Wallace. He united in marriage to Jessie Viola Lewis on Dec. 17, 1956.
He was a Christian Baptist and worked as a heavy duty mechanic at the Farm Equipment Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents; half-sister, Manon Wallace; and great-grandson, Bobby Woodward III.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Viola Bruton of Odessa; sons, Audie Bruton and Vernon Bruton and wife Gina, both of Odessa, and Cecil Bruton and wife Brenda of Quarryville, Penn.; daughter, Melba Montelongo of Austin; brother, Nuell C. Bruton and wife Marion of Houston; sister, Julia Ann Harding and husband Dalton of Knox City; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2005, at Odessa Funeral Home, and will resume from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Micheal Thurman officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Silver, Joe Montelongo Jr., Michael Montelongo, Wesley Bruton, Chris Montelongo and Charles Conrad.
Honorary pallbearers are Zachary Montelongo, Julian Friel, Taylor Friel and Marcus Friel.
Burial will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Grace Bernice James
ODESSA - Grace Bernice James, age 87, passed away Friday, May 27, 2005, at her residence in Odessa.
Bernice was the friendly-faced evening clerk at the Executive Inn for more than 20 years. She was loved by all.
She was born Aug. 29, 1917, to Eugene and Ellen Branch in Charlotte, Texas. She married
Thomas Stanton James on June 9, 1938, in Carizzo Springs, Texas.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry Ray James and wife Shirley of Minneapolis, Minn., Kenneth Jerome James and wife Kathy of Dallas, Texas, and John Phillip James and wife Adrian of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; daughters, Janice Ellen Ensch and husband Bob of Largo, Fla., and Judy Kay Cooke of Odessa; brother, Kenneth Branch of Caldwell, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
The family gives a special thanks to Home Hospice and caregivers Becky Stephens and Sheri Delgado.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Fabian Anthony Sandoval
ODESSA - We were blessed with Fabian Anthony Sandoval on May 6, 1988.
Fabian went to be with our Lord on May 26, 2005, after a tragic accident.
Fabian was loved by everyone who met him. He had big, green, amazing eyes that showed his love and all his emotions. Fabian loved to play basketball, video games and listen to music.
His favorite pastimes were watching sports on TV and spending time with his special sister, Jasmine. He knew more about sports than anyone we knew his age. He could quote stats on any team — college and pro. He also spent time on the phone with his girlfriend, friends and his loving aunt, Marisa. He loved spending time with his family. Fabian “We love you! and We will miss you, Baby!”
Visitation for Fabian will be held from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday with a rosary said at 7 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial following at Ector County cemetery in the RoseHill section.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Maria Sandoval Villalobos; and his great-grandparents, David and Eliza Dominguez.
He is survived by his sister, Jasmine Villalobos of Odessa; brothers, Fernando and Gabriel Dominguez of Midland; stepsisters, Amanda and Crystal Dominguez of Midland; grandparents, Jose “Poppi” and Guadalupe “Mamba” Sandoval; grandma, Delma Dominguez all of Odessa; father and stepmother, Rodney and Rosy Dominguez of Midland; his girlfriend whom he cared for Beatrice Sanchez of Odessa; aunts and uncles, Tony and Marisa Debona of New Mexico, Raul and Rebecca Sandoval of New Mexico, Ruben and Margie Sandoval of San Angelo, Armando Guzman, Becky Gardea, Cynthia Vasquez, Michael Dominguez, Bobby Dominguez and David Dominguez, all of Odessa; and special cousins, Amy, Allison, Michael, Mariah, Myra, Beth, Eric, Cody, Bobby Jr. and Sophie.
Arrangements are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Florence Ann Sutton
ODESSA - Florence Ann Sutton, 57 years of age, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2005.
She was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Waco, Texas, to Robert Lee Bell and Ollie Powell Bell.
Visitation for Mrs. Sutton will be held from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home.
A Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Bethlehem Baptist with Prophet Darrell Sutton and the Rev. Donnie Brackens officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County cemetery in the RoseHill section.
She is survived by her sons, Kevin Sutton of Odessa, Prophet Darrell L. Sutton and wife Michonne of Waco and Edwin V. Sutton and wife Lisa of Odessa; stepson, Jerry Turner of Odessa; ex-husband, Lee E. Sutton of Odessa; brothers, the Rev. Troy Bell of Fort Worth, the Rev. Waymon Bell of Waco and Bobby Bell of Fort Worth; sisters, Leola Rodgers of Aurora, Colo., and Katherine Middleton of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, DeJon Sutton, Braylon Sutton, Breanna Sutton, Moya Sutton and Tylah Sutton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
