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Antonia P. Garza
ODESSA - Antonia P. Garza, 75, of Odessa died Saturday, April 28, 2001, in Midland.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, May 1, 2001, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born July 28, 1925, in Delta, Colo., to Rafaela Aguilar and Dario Prieto, both deceased. She was a worker for Manuel’s Tortilla Factory. She was Catholic and a lifelong resident of Odessa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Garza; a son, Jose Garza; and her parents.
She is survived by her daughters, Frances G. Rodriguez and husband Petronilo II of Midland and Susie G. Mireles and husband Joe Sr. of Odessa; sister, Soledad Belarde of Phoenix; grandchildren, Ann Marie Muniz, Jimmy Rodriguez, Pete Rodriguez III, Joe Mireles and Jeremy Mireles, all of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Faithmarie R. Muniz, Vanessa Christine Rodriguez, Joseph Dominic Mireles, Leslie Mireles, Gabriela Mireles, Nicolas Santiago Mireles and Damian Mireles, all of Odessa; and several nieces and a nephew.
Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
Dr. Philip O’Neill
ODESSA - Dr. Philip O’Neill, M.D., F.A.C.S., 76, of Odessa passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Skibereen, County Cork, Ireland, to Patrick O’Neill and Julie Spilane O’Neill. Dr. O’Neill attended Trinity Medical School in Dublin, Ireland. He did his general surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic and surgical oncology fellowship at M.D. Anderson in Houston. Dr. O’Neill was a flight surgeon for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Dr. O’Neill started his practice of surgery in Arlington in 1963. He came to the West Texas area in 1972. Dr. O’Neill retired from surgery in the early 1980s and pursued interests in pain management where he was a pioneer in this field. He moved to Odessa in 1989 from Albany.
Survivors include his wife, Dayne Katherine O’Neill of Odessa; son, Patrick O’Neill of Charleston, S.C.; daughter, Julie O’Neill of Houston; stepson, Don Undrewood of Nashville, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Penni Elliot of Japan; sisters, Mary O’Reagan and Eileen Stafford, both of Skibereen, County Cork, Ireland; granddaughters, Christie and Briget Elliot; grandson, Justin Elliot; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father James Bridges officiating.
The family wishes memorials be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Don Schaffrina
MIDLAND - Don Schaffrina, 53, died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Hospice House in Odessa following a lengthy illness.
Graveside services will be conducted by lay minister Odell Crawford at 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, at Resthaven North in Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
A native of Baird, Mr. Schaffrina graduated from Baird High School and served with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam before returning to West Texas to continue his education at Texas Tech University. He received a bachelor of science degree in horticulture and was named to the Dean’s List every semester.
He moved to Midland in 1974 and was employed by Midland College. In 1979, he opened his own landscaping and lawn sprinkler business. He was also employed with BenMark Supply for several years and since 1996 had served as veteran’s representative for the Texas Workforce Commission.
Don and Marjorie Hawkins were married
Aug. 12, 1993, in Midland. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Monica Schaffrina Teague of Abilene; stepchildren, Adria Cross, Rodney Morgan and Joshua Cross, all of Midland; two brothers, David of Midland and Carl of San Diego, Calif.; and two sisters, Laura Clepper of Midland and Jean Lafair of Winters.
T.J. Stapp
KERRVILLE - Mr. T.J. Stapp, age 70, of Ingram and Fort Stockton passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001, at a Fredericksburg hospital. Mr. Stapp was born June 1, 1930, in Howard County to Acy Franklin Stapp and Carrie Josephine Harris Stapp.
He served in the United States Marines from 1948 to 1952. He married
Clara Ann Lumpkins June 9, 1951, in Mexico. He was a plumbing contractor and owner of T.J. Stapp Plumbing Co. Mr. Stapp was a member of the First Christian Church of Fort Stockton.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ann Stapp of Ingram; daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie and Bill Rothrock of Kerrville and Glenna and Virgil Carr of Pottsboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Brigette Stapp of Center Point; five brothers, Harold Stapp of Lubbock, Elmo Stapp of Fort Stockton, A.D. Stapp of Junction, Gene Stapp of Junction and Kenneth Stapp of McKinney; five grandchildren, Tori Lewis, Teresa Gonzales, Snapper Carr, Derek Stapp and Megan Stapp; and three great-grandchildren, Christina Gonzales, Christian Gonzales and Major Carr.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at Grimes Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Ernest Waggoner officiating. Interment to follow at Center Point cemetery in Center Point.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Bobby Doss Blair
FORT WORTH - Bobby Doss Blair, 71, who retired as a public school teacher and coach, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001, at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, May 2, 2001, at Restlawn Memorial Park, three miles south of Sulphur Springs.
Memorial donations are being accepted in Bob Blair’s name by the American Heart Association.
Bob Blair was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Stephenville to the late Barney Grubbs and Zuma Doss Blair. Bob attended Eastland High School where he was an outstanding fullback on Eastland’s undefeated football team. He then attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene on a football scholarship, graduating in 1951. Bob coached and taught school for 27 years at several high schools in Texas and for period of time in Tucson, Ariz. He is a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of six years, Gayle Julian Foster Blair of Fort Worth; sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin G. and wife Debbie Walker Blair of Dallas, Stacy D. Blair of Garland and Steven L. and wife Cindy Millican Blair of Allen; stepsons, David Foster of Fort Worth and Dale Foster of Little Rock, Ark.; adoring grandchildren and their families, I. Lane and Cheryl Blair Soto of Dallas, Chris Blair of Abilene, Jeff Blair and fiancee Meredith Schotten of McKinney and Jennifer Blair of Allen; and step granddaughter, Crystal Foster of Fort Worth.
He is loved by family, friends and many students who he touched in life. He lives in peace.
Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jack H. "Jay" Hargis II
MINERAL WELLS - Jack H. "Jay" Hargis II, 50, died Saturday, April 28, 2001 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial will be at 11 a.m. today, May 2, 2001, at Fairmount cemetery in San Angelo.
Memorials may be made to Home Hospice of North Texas in Mineral Wells.
Jay Hargis was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Howard Payne University and received advanced degrees from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He was an assistant junior high and senior high principal with the Mineral Wells Independent School District and a Baptist. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and past president of Palo Pinto County Bass Masters.
Survivors: Wife, Judy Hargis of Mineral Wells; sons, Justin Humphrey of Mineral Wells, Jeffrey Humphrey of Odessa and Brian Hargis of Odessa; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy Hargis of Dallas, Courtney and Drew Caracciolo of San Angelo and Emily and Mark Deffenbaugh of Odessa; mother, Wanda Wilson Hargis of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughter, Hannah Deffenbaugh of Odessa; brothers, Felix Hargis of Charlotte, N.C., and Rex Hargis of Hurst; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Loy and Melba Blue of Gordon; aunt and uncles, Joe and Sandy Wilson of Dallas and Wayne Wilson of St. Louis, Mo.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and JoAnn McComack of Odessa; and several nieces and nephews.
Riley J. Jones
McCAMEY - Riley J. Jones, 72, of McCamey passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, at the Desert View Manor Care Center in Crane after a courageous battle with diabetes.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today, May 2, 2001, at the Resthaven cemetery in McCamey with Brother Jerry Enmon officiating. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of McCamey.
Mr. Jones was born Aug. 2, 1928, in Stephens County to Elmer and Bertie Jones. He married
Peggy Masters Feb. 5, 1959, in Breckenridge. He was a retired independent oil and gas property owner. Prior to this, he worked in road construction. His hobbies were the rodeo and being a private pilot.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Bertie Jones; and a sister, Wanda Jones.
Riley is survived by his wife, Peggy of McCamey, and his daughters, Lisa Stephens and husband Felton "Bubba" of Seminole, Nancy Allred and husband Kevy of San Saba and Lynn Curlee and husband Shawn of Monahans. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Kiley Allred of San Saba and Ashton and Averee Curlee of Monahans. Other survivors include a brother, Elmer Jones and wife Charlotte of McCamey, and a sister, Faye Deubler of Breckenridge.
The family wishes to express its appreciation to his caretakers of the Rural Hospice of Crane and to Dr. Richard Bartlett and his staff.
Jimmie Pontremoli
MIDLAND - Jimmie Pontremoli died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at a local hospital.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. today, May 2, 2001, at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Jimmie Pontremoli was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Strawn to Ernesto and Louella Pontremoli. He was reared and educated in Odessa. Jimmie served in the Navy aboard the USS Cecil during World War II in the Pacific Theater. On Feb. 14, 1980, he married
Brenda Edwards in Las Vegas. Mr. Pontremoli had been employed by Llano and Cactus Drilling Co. before retiring as a tool pusher with Tmbr/Sharp Drilling Co. After his retirement, he worked as a greeter for Wal-Mart. Jimmie was of the Lutheran faith.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his son, Tony Pontremoli; his parents; and 11 siblings.
He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Pontremoli of Midland; his two sons, Jimmie Pontremoli Jr. of Tennessee and Freddie Pontremoli of Fort Worth; his brother, Bill Pontremoli and his wife, Nell, of Mineral Wells; and his ex-wife and friend, Brenda, of Midland.
Evelyn Linebery
MIDLAND - Evelyn Catherine Scarborough Linebery went to join her beloved husband, Tom, and her Precious Savior Saturday, April 14, 2001.
Evelyn was born May 28, 1905, in Merkel. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.F. "Bill" and Kara W. Scarborough, four sisters and a brother. Her beloved husband Tom died March 31, 2001.
Evelyn’s name is associated with institutions of higher learning, churches, chapels, children’s homes, hospitals, museums and libraries. Evelyn was extremely dedicated to contributing to missions all over the United States and many foreign countries. Many individuals received an education because of support from the Lineberys.
Remembering how much education meant to her, knowing what knowledge meant to living a productive life, she unselfishly devoted her time and financial support to helping youth gain entrance to a sound and meaningful way of life. She loved children and helped them develop an understanding of how to deal with life. She never saw a handicapped child that she wouldn’t want to help.
Evelyn was the definition of the word compassion. She was petite but powerful. God gave her strength that was envied by all that knew her. Tom always said "she was the hardest working and best ranch woman" he ever knew. In 1952, Tom and Evelyn moved to the home on the ranch that she had lovingly designed and built to grace the desert of Winkler County and to provide an oasis for the creatures of nature to find food and water to sustain them. In recent years of her tribulations and failing strength, she was surrounded with love and caring of her lifelong partner, Tom (who called her "Babe") and her many friends.
Evelyn was a traditional Texas lady who treasured her heritage and did what she could to preserve it. Her feet were planted firmly on the earth that she loved, and her home on the Frying Pan Ranch reflected the nature that surrounded her. The owls that gathered around her renewed her wisdom, her vision and strength throughout her life. As the owl flies silently through the darkness, Evelyn went from day to day in her quiet way doing the tasks God placed in her path.
She drew strength from the ranch cats she tended with such loving care. She fed the strays and gave them a caring home and in return drew the ability to land on her feet and begin a new life again and again.
She fought the good fight, but her task is not finished - she depends on her devoted friends and the board of directors of the Scarborough-Linebery Foundation to carry on the battle in her stead.
Evelyn is survived by many dear friends, especially Rene Blakeney, Triena Coufal, Edna Beck, Nancy McKinley, Louise McClure, Bobbie Jo Jackson, Jody Tapp and An Ell Crudup.
Visitation with family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 17, 2001, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at the First Baptist Church where Evelyn was a lifetime member. Services will be conducted by Bob Porterfield and Gary Dyer with burial at Fairview cemetery.
Pallbearers are C.C. Matthews, Doug Grimes, Joe Max Walker, Gene Irwin, Bill Humphries and Bob Jones.
Honorary pallbearers are her faithful and loving caregivers, Judy Marshall, Norma Woods, Rose Lee Henry, Carlota and Leopoldo Arreola, Earline LaLonde and Gloria Hallmark, Helen Walker, Sandy and Bill Warbois, Maxine White and all the Pioneer Ranch Families will also serve.
Tom and Evelyn, we love you, and we will miss you but for both of you we say, "Well done, good and faithful servants."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Midland Inc. for the preservation of the Scarborough Home, 802 S. Main, Midland, Texas, 79701, Friends of Fairview or First Baptist Church of Midland.
