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Willie Isabell Fulton
ELECTRA — Our Lord and Savior came and gently took our precious mother and grandmother to her heavenly home Nov. 7, 2000.
Willie Isabell Fulton was born Oct. 25, 1910, to James Thomas and Beulah Perry Bryant in Goldthwaithe. At the age of six, her family moved to Electra where she attended school and later met her husband, Henry Newton “Buck” Fulton. They were married
Nov. 20, 1927. Because of their children’s attendance at a small neighborhood church, she and her husband accepted the Lord as their Savior in 1936. They became charter members of this fellowship, which later became known as the Bible Baptist Church. She became a widow at the young age of 39 and devoted the rest of her life caring for her family and loved ones.
In 1989, due to her failing health, she moved to West Texas to live with her daughter, Virginia. She had resided at Seabury Nursing Home in Odessa since September 1994, where she was loved and adored by all who knew her. Virginia was a full time volunteer there so that she could be close to her mother and help care for her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Tice, father, husband, a sister, Zelma Lee Miller, and a brother, Horace Bryant.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathrin Ward and husband Marcus of Electra and Virginia Jennings Thomasson and husband Tommy of Gardendale; and a son, Tommy Fulton and wife Wilma of Midland.
She was a loving “Big Mama” to her 13 grandchildren, six of whom live in the Gardendale-Odessa area. They are Cindy Jennings Cooper, Marvin Jennings Jr., Ricky Jennings, Martha Jennings Lemons, Nancy Fulton McCain and Tommy Fulton Jr. She also had 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
As we look back on her life, we are filled with love, respect, and admiration for this special lady. Her family and friends will remember her for her kindness and unconditional love.
Services were held Nov. 9, 2000 in Electra.
William Ernest Hofer
ODESSA — William Ernest Hofer was born Oct. 24, 1922, in Burlington, Wis., to John and Martha Lippe Hofer. He passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Odessa.
Military graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Hofer served in the Air Force for over 21 years, retiring in 1962 as a Chief Master Sergeant, E-9. He had served 18 months as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. On Aug. 5, 1950, he married
Markcille. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.
Mr. Hofer was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. After his retirement from the Air Force, he and Markcille moved to Odessa. He ran the Odessa Automotive Trade School for seven years and worked at Classic Car Restoration for five years.
His parents and one brother, Robert Hofer, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Markcille of Odessa; a son, Robert M. Hofer and wife, Marsha, of Aurora, Colo.; a niece and nephew, William and Mariann; and many friends.
Owen Charles “Smokey” Gandy
ODESSA — Owen Charles “Smokey” Gandy, 80, was born Aug. 7, 1920, to Rolin and Texie Gandy in Healdton, Okla. He passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Gandy came to Odessa in 1947 from Blanchard, Okla., and married
Jewel Covey on Dec. 1, 1948, in Lovington, N.M. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was also a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was retired from Lewis Casing Crews.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Gandy of Odessa; sons, Robert Gandy and wife, Mary, of Midland, Roland Gandy and wife, Michelle, of Odessa, and O.C. “Chuck” Gandy Jr. of Georgetown; daughter, Barbara Merrill and husband, Ron, of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; brother, Bill Gandy of New Blaine, Ark.; sisters, Earnestine Hastings of Encino, Calif., Ruby Moon of Elmore City, Okla., Bonnie Burris of Blanchard, Okla.; sister-in-law, Lois Gandy of Odessa; grandsons, Chris Gandy and wife, Sunshine, of Amarillo, and Ty Gandy and Hunter Gandy, both of Odessa.
His parents preceded him in death.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Albino Aranda III
ODESSA — Albino Aranda III, 19, of Odessa died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born Jan. 31, 1981, in Odessa. He was a student. He was Catholic.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 30, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Rodriguez.
Survivors include his father, Albino Aranda Jr. of Odessa; stepmother, Maria Aranda of Odessa; grandparents, Albino Aranda Sr., Alfredo Rodriguez and Eva Rodriguez, all of Odessa; sisters, Marisol Spencer and Eve Aranda, both of Odessa; stepsister, Andrea Davila of Odessa; and stepbrother, Abelardo Davila of Odessa.
Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
Norberto S. Rivera Sr.
ODESSA — Norberto S. Rivera Sr., age 74, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born June 15, 1926, in Zaragoza, Coah., Mexico, to Pablo and Maria Rivera. He was raised in Zaragoza, moving to Doole in 1960. He came to Odessa in 1982. Mr. Rivera was a farmer most of his life but became a groundskeeper at Permian High School, retiring in 1995.
Mr. Rivera is survived by two sons, Norberto Rivera Jr. of Mansfield and Jose Alfredo Rivera of Odessa; two daughters, Janie Chavez and Irma Yolanda Cardenas, both of Odessa; three brothers, Pablo Rivera and Uvaldo Rivera, both of Olton, and Rodolfo Rivera of Zaragoza; two sisters, Estella Valdez of Odessa and Elvira Villarreal of Eagle Pass; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral services locally. Funeral services will be held this week in Zaragoza with interment to follow at Cemeterio Pancho Municipal.
Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Ramon Aleman
MIDLAND — Ramon Aleman, 34, of Midland, drummer for "Los Hermanos Aleman," died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerome Burnett officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery. Arrangements by Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home.
He was born in Durango, Mexico. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Patricia Aleman of Midland; sons, Frank Aleman, Rodrigo Aleman and Favian Aleman, all of Midland; brothers, Abel Aleman, Eduardo Aleman and Felipe Aleman, all of Midland; and sisters, Esperanza Aleman, Gloria Bermudez, Maria De Jesus Santos, Socorro Reyes, Gerarda Enriquez and Rayo Santos, all of Midland, Aurora Salazar and Teresa Aleman, both of Durango, Irma Betancourt of Portland, Ore., and Rosalva Aleman of Wichita Falls.
Edward Cox
MONAHANS — Edward E. Cox, 83, of Monahans, a retired rancher, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Monahans Managed Care.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Third and Dwight Church of Christ with Greg Holly officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home.
He was born in Grady, N.M., and had been a longtime resident of Monahans. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Cox of Monahans; son, Gene Cox of Monahans; daughter, Elizabeth Palmer of Monahans; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Rosa Velarde
MIDLAND — Rosa Q. Velarde, 90, of Midland, a homemaker, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Victorville, Calif.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerome Burnett officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery. Arrangements by Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home.
She was born in San Carlos, Mexico, and had been a longtime resident of Midland. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Elias Velarde Jr. of Midland, Ismael Velarde of San Angelo and Arnold Velarde of Victorville; daughter, Olivia Diaz of Las Vegas; sister, Esperanza "Opal" Morales of Odessa; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Jerry Harkins
ODESSA — Jerry Wayne Harkins, 42, of Odessa, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in Odessa.
Arrangements are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Louise Mulder
ODESSA — Louise Mulder, 86, of Odessa, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Clayton Smith
CRANE — Clayton Smith, 73, of Iraan, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Desert View Manor Nursing Home in Crane.
Arrangements are pending with Shaffer-Nichols Chapel.
Doris Belknap
SEAGRAVES — Doris Louise Belknap, 71, of Seagraves, a homemaker, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Seagraves cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
She was born in Falls County and moved to Seagraves from Lott in 1951. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Al Belknap of Seagraves; son, Dennis Belknap of Lubbock; daughter, Donna Ward of Seagraves; sister, Mary Berry of Waco; and four grandchildren.
A.H. Blakley
ODESSA — A.H. "Albert" Blakley, 90, of Odessa died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at his residence.
Services at pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
John Donohue
ODESSA — John "Jack" Donohue, 64, of Houston, died Sept. 17, 1999, at Beechnut Nursing Home in Houston.
Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
