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Jeremy F. Conant
ODESSA — Jeremy F. Conant, 23, of Odessa passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in an accident. He was born Dec. 1, 1977, to Greg and Leslie Conant in Odessa.
He had attended Permian High School. He received his A+ certification in computers and was assistant manager at Papa John’s Pizza. He enjoyed working on computers, car electronics and Nintendo systems.
His grandmother, Nelda June Conant, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his grandfather, Fred Conant of Odessa; father, Greg Conant of Odessa; mother, Leslie Lambert and husband Robert of Odessa; ex-wife, Ashley Conant of Odessa; daughters, Serenity Conant and Malory McClellan, both of Odessa; brother, Paul Lambert and wife Misty of Odessa; sister, Melissa Lambert of Odessa; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Clark Racca and Kyle Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Rosalia Cecilia Ornelas
ODESSA — Rosalia Cecilia Ornelas, 50, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born March 13, 1951, in Clayton, N.M. She was a homemaker and Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fernando Martinez.
She is survived by her husband, Raymundo Ornelas of Odessa; mother, Juanita Salas of Amarillo; stepfather, Lino Salas of Amarillo; daughters, Annie Rose Camden, Dolores Ornelas and Beverly Camden, all of Odessa, and Rachel Ornelas of Pecos; sons, Howard Camden of Las Vegas, Nev., and Raymundo Ornelas Jr. of Odessa; brothers, Max Martinez of Amarillo and Leo Martinez of Clayton; sisters, Sofia Salas of Muleshoe, Angie Arriaga, Pat Harrison and Vivian Martinez, all of Amarillo, and Virginia Martinez of Odessa; great-grandmother, Celia Cardena of Muleshoe; great-grandfather, Eloy Cardena of Muleshoe; and eight grandchildren.
Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
Jose S. Prado Sr.
MIDLAND — Jose S. Prado Sr. died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Midland.
A visitation has been set from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2001, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Ray Wilhelm officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Jose S. Prado Sr. was born Oct. 9, 1922, in Austin to Narcisso and Dolores Prado. On Sept. 24, 1939, he married
Dorotea Ramirez in Crosbyton, who preceded him in death Sept. 11, 2000. Jose joined the Army at the end of World War II and was discharged in October 1945. He then returned to Lamesa and moved to Hockley County where he farmed until 1972 when he retired from farming. Jose moved to Midland and began working as a mobile home assembly builder. He worked for the City of Midland Airport and later with Drilco Industrial. He retired in 1984. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was a cursillista and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his sons, Joe Prado Jr. and his wife Nellie of Midland, Daniel Prado and his wife Kay of Sweetwater, Fred Prado of Midland, Robert Prado and his wife Connie of Midland and John Prado and his wife Viola of Midland; his daughters, Nellie Villafranco and her husband Paul of Midland, Philis Esquivel and her husband Jessie of Denver City, Lydia Thomson and her husband Don of Midland and Sylvia Bill and her husband George Jr. of Midland; 36 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Richard Prado, Frederick Prado Jr., Christopher Prado, George Bill III, John Urias and Joseph Esquivel.
Clara B. Anderson
ODESSA — Clara Birbeen Anderson, 85, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at her residence. She was born one of 13 children Aug. 2, 1916, in Wortham.
Mrs. Anderson moved to Odessa in 1945 from Seagraves. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Oscar Anderson.
She is survived by four sons, Jimmie Anderson of Odessa, James Anderson of Arlington, Kenneth Anderson of Odessa and Joe Anderson of Friendswood; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Trout officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Jean Hugg
LAKE JACKSON — Mary Jean Hugg, 71, of Brazoria passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at Brazosport Memorial Hospital in Lake Jackson.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2001, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Cox officiating.
Mary was a local resident for the last three years and a member of First Baptist Church of Goldsmith.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert B. Hugg of Brazoria; two sons, Steven Hugg and wife Claudine of Aberdeen, Md., and Rick Hugg and wife Karen of Corpus Christi; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Hudson Garvin and wife Geneva of Missoula, Mont., Jimmy Garvin and wife Inez of Brazoria, Lloyd Garvin of Amarillo and Paul Garvin and wife Neva of Midland; and sister, Lavelle Camp of Missoula, Mont.
Funeral services by Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Raymond C. Gomez
ODESSA — Raymond C. Gomez, 34, of Odessa, died Friday, November 23, 2001, in Denton.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Chapel.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2001, also at Sunset Memorial Chapel, with Father Mark Woodruff of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Taboada, Defino Mancha, Isaac Gomez, Fidel Martinez, Saul Garcia, Luis Orona, Jersain Venzor, and Eddie Gomez.
Raymond was born on March 4, 1966, in Odessa. He was the son of Rosa Madrid and Francisco Gomez and stepson to Jesus Madrid. He was a lifetime resident of Odessa.
Raymond worked for many years but finally found his calling of being a barber in 1997. He worked at Saul’s Barbershop. Saul Garcia was a large part of Raymond finding happiness in this profession. He was not only a role model, but also a friend.
Survivors include his son and daughter, Jonathan Pena Gomez and Brittany Pena Gomez of Odessa; his life-long companion, Scott Taboada of Odessa; mother, Rosa Madrid; brothers, Eddie, Issac, Abel, and Junior Gomez, all of Decatur; sister, Monica Jacinto of Denton; and a great many friends.
In life we know that our time is limited. We knew that Raymond’s time was going to be a bit shorter than most, but we never expected for God to take him so soon. We must believe that God does things for a purpose. We may not understand that purpose but we must have faith in God.
Raymond was a dedicated father and friend and he will be greatly missed by all!
Memorials may be sent to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Mary Ruth Schmidt
ODESSA — Mary Ruth Schmidt of Odessa died Friday, November 23, 2001, after a long and valiant battle with lymphoma and its complications. She was born in Jonesboro on February 2, 1933, to Raymond and Ruth Jeffries. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church, and during her years in Pecos she was actively involved in the activities of the First United Methodist Church.
Her schooling was in Jonesboro and Gatesville, and she graduated from Sul Ross University. During her senior year she was selected to represent her college at the Sun Bowl as a Princess at the Sun Carnival in El Paso. Her first teaching job was in Fort Davis and she later taught at Pecos Elementary School.
Her interest in sports was profound, and she carried in her mind an extensive array of baseball and football data. The Dallas Cowboys were her special interest, and she was a dedicated fan, particularly during the Tom Landry era.
Because of her husband’s aviation activities, she earned her pilot’s license in 1964, and became a proficient pilot. Along with Dr. Schmidt she became involved in organized medicine, the Texas Medical Association and the AMA. She held offices on various committees of the TMA and the Ladies’ group. She traveled to meetings all over the U.S.
Overseas travel gave her much pleasure, and she was able to set foot on every continent on the earth. The lure of the ocean beckoned, and she delighted in cruises, from Alaska to Cape Horn, the Greek Islands, the Panama Canal, Windward Islands, South America, and more. Her last two trips were to the Holy Land and to the Passion Play at Oberammergau. The latter included Vienna, Prague and Budapest.
Her husband had many interests, and she supported him unstintingly: Medicine, aviation, city government, Rotary and CAF. She helped in the medical practice as needed. After retirement in 1980, they moved to the mountains of Colorado, where they completed the interior of a beautiful home. She developed into an excellent carpenter’s helper and became adept at tile setting. Colorado activities included snow mobiling, cross-country skiing, hiking and trout fishing. The parties she hosted were legendary and included Rotary, Regional Medical Society and the upriver community.
Mary was a talented, generous, gregarious person, with a host of friends. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. To paraphrase Marc Anthony, “She was gentle, and the elements so mixed in her that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a lady.’”
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Edwin Schmidt of Odessa; mother, Ruth Jeffries; sister, Eloise Cummings of Jonesboro; son, Shane Schmidt and wife, Carol of Houston; stepdaughter, Joanne Schmidt of Albuquerque; grandchildren Stephanie and Eric of Houston.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2001 at First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Barber, Jerry Parsons, Jim Howard, Dudley Montgomery, Dr. C.S. Patterson, and Bill Hubbs. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. If desired, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or the CAF.
Kenneth R. Vaught
CONROE — Kenneth R. Vaught, 58, passed away November 21, 2001. Mr. Vaught was a member of the First Baptist Church of The Woodlands.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Judith Ann Vaught.
He is survived by his sons Ken Vaught, Jr. and wife Mary Jane of Conroe, Karey Vaught and wife London of Montgomery; grandsons Gunner Vaught, George Vaught, Grisham Vaught, Cullen Vaught and Sloan Vaught.
Friends may call at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 South, Conroe on Monday, November 26, 2001, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at 2:30 PM. Interment will follow at Forest Park The Woodlands cemetery.
