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J.C. Avary
MONAHANS - John Calhoun "J.C." Avary was born July 21, 1915, in Toyah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen Elrod Avary; his father, Corbett Avary; and mother, Rosa Avary, all of Monahans.
He is survived by a son, Bob Avary of Odessa; a daughter, Pat and her husband R.C. Cosper, also of Odessa; and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Avary of Monahans. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Avary of Granite Shoals; two sisters, Eva Rose Haynes of Monahans and Sophia Barnwell of Hobbs, N.M.; a cousin, G.Q. Shine Avary of Barstow; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
His loving caregivers have been Tanya McComas, Frannie McQuistion, Betty Lou Romero and Bettie Clark.
J.C. led a loving, active and productive life. As a boy he would rise early and milk the cows in his parents’ dairy. When he was 12, he bought two of his own cows to add to the family dairy and began delivering milk to their customers. As an athlete, he was recruited to play football by the Wink Wildcats. When the Monahans school decided to have a football team, J.C. was quick to get involved and was elected to be the captain of their first team. He also played the bass drum in their marching band. He suggested the colors to be green and white and the name to be the Monahans Green Waves because the sand hills looked like a beach with green waves. Their name was later changed to the Loboes.
After graduation from high school, he worked in a service station, and for a time worked for the Carbon Black Plant in Wickett. He owned and operated several businesses, including a photo shop, a boot and shoe repair shop, a second hand furniture and antique store, a fast food drive-in and an ice cream parlor (in Seminole) and a restaurant in Alpine.
He served as the district clerk of Ward County for many years before going into the life insurance business. As an agent for the American National Insurance Company, he received many awards, including trips to Spain, France and Australia. When he retired from American National, he went to work with National Farm Life as an independent agent.
He served his country in the Air Force during World War II as a radio technician in the South Pacific. He received an honorable discharge based on a medical condition after being hospitalized in Hawaii at Hickam Field.
J.C. was always active in community affairs. He served for many years on the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department, helped organize the first VJA (Victory Over Japan) Day celebration in Monahans, was member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
As a father, J.C. helped out on many Boy Scout projects and those of the Monahans band boosters club. As a grandfather, he coached a little league baseball team and worked on countless Boys Club activities.
His home was always open to family members and friends who needed a place to live while they were going through difficult times. Many came to stay and live for several months. An aunt with no other relatives came to live out her final days at his home. He was always there when he was needed.
Among his many interests, he was an excellent amateur magician and hypnotist. He would often use these skills to entertain the friends of his children.
J.C. was never too tired or too busy to listen and offer support to his children and grandchildren.
If a man’s success in life can be measured by the character and success of his children, and ultimately by the character and success of his grandchildren, J.C. is a most highly successful individual. He has lived well.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial cemetery.
The family has requested donations to a favorite charity.
Marcelino Martinez
ODESSA - Marcelino Martinez, 83, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2001, in Odessa. He was born July 19, 1917, in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, to Doroteo Saines and Epifania Martinez.
He married
Juanita Hernandez Nov. 22, 1937, in Van Horn.
He began his apprenticeship as a taxidermist in Van Horn in 1935. In 1960, he opened his own business, Martinez Taxidermy, in Odessa until his retirement in 1979. He also became a U.S. citizen in 1960.
He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3203, a member of Holy Name Society and served on the parish council for Our Lady of San Juan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, three sisters and a grandson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita, and four daughters, Nellie Zuniga of Anaheim, Calif., Tillie Trevino of Balch Springs, Cira Paz and husband Luis of Odessa and Rita Perez and husband Amador of Odessa. He is also survived by an adopted son, Richard M. Landreth of Odessa; sister, Angela Morales and husband Moises of Van Horn; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Marcelino was very well known and respected by many. He was very loved and will be greatly missed.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, April 17, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Star Hospice or your favorite charity.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Les Crow
LOVINGTON, N.M. - Les Crow, 61, of Lovington, a musician, died Wednesday, June 6,2001, at his residence.
Services will be at 9 a.m. today at Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mack McCarthick officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Grady cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.
He was born in Grady, N.M. and moved to Lovington in 1950. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Neal Crow of Lovington, Tim Crow of Roswell, N.M., and Tracy Crow of San Antonio; daughters, Angela Crow and Tammy Crow, both of Levelland; mother, Ida Mae Crow of Lovington; and six grandchildren.
Mary Fuentez
PECOS - Mary Fuentez, 52, of Pecos died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at a family residence in Midland.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home. Arrangements by Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home.
She was born in Pecos. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Julian M. Fuentez Jr. of Pecos; sons, Gilbert Cook of Midland, Joe Cook of Garden City, Kan., Gabriel M. Cook of Odessa, Frank Cook of Morton and Edward Cook of Germany; sisters, Naomi Rojo of Carlsbad, N.M., Rosie Dominguez, Netti Molinar and Bertha Villarreal, all of Pecos, Annie Cordero, Lupe Carrasco and Elvira Natividad, all of Midland, and Gilberta Dominguez; and 12 grandchildren.
Henry Hirsch
ARLINGTON - Henry Jacob Hirsch, 98, of Arlington, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Arlington.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Moore Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home.
He was born in Fredericksburg. He was Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Connie Hirsch; sons, Tom Hirsch of Odessa and Richard Hirsch of Arlington; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Debra Kirkland
ODESSA - Debra Kirkland, 25, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at her residence.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Fort Stockton. She was Christian.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Lowell Kirkland of Odessa; son, Alec Kirkland of Odessa; father, Pat McCracken of Lovington, N.M.; mother Charlie Joplin of Odessa; stepfather, Jerry Joplin of Odessa; half-brother, Jason Sullivan of Ozona; half-sisters, Cymantha O’Donnell of Bigfork, Mont., and Lenise Staha of Lubbock.
Bacilio Rodriguez
MONAHANS - Bacilio "Ben" Rodriguez, 45, of Monahans, a delivery driver, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. John’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John Lucido officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home.
He was born in Lubbock and moved to Monahans in 1983. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Teresa Rodriguez of Monahans; sons, Nile Martinez and Benny Rodriguez, both of Albuquerque; brothers, David Rodriguez, Roy Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez and Abel Rodriguez, all of Lubbock; sisters, Mary Ann Martinez, Sylvia Rodriguez, Adel Rodriguez and Linda Rodriguez, all of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.
Anastacio Salgado
STANTON - Anastacio Salgado, 84, of Stanton, a city of Stanton employee, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at his residence.
Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Revs. George Thirumangalam and Ernie Sanchez officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. Arrangements by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home and Chapel.
He was born in Ruidosa. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Beda N. Salgado of Stanton; son, Jose N. Salgado of Stanton; daughters, Maria Luisa S. Estrada, Josefina S. Arguello and Elpidia S. Benavides, all of Odessa, Margarita S. Ovalle of Big Spring, Martha Salgado, Nellie S. Perez and Elodia S. Benavidez, all of Stanton; brother, Ismael Salgado of Midland; sisters Benigna S. Montez and Jesusita S. Sanchez, both of Stanton; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ramon Rascon
FORT STOCKTON - Ramon G. Rascon, 37, of Fort Stockton died Friday, June 8, 2001, in El Paso.
Services are pending with Memorial Funeral Home.
