We eagerly await our joyful reunion in heaven with him and look forward to spending infinity by his side. A few we can recall are Baby Brother, Farmer Jones, Baby Boo Boo, Cisco and Benny. Inher later years after being widowed and living with her failing body, she made sure that her beloved son in law Joe never ran out of her Special Peanut Butter Cookies. He was born April 2, 1923, in Barstow and was a U.S. Army Veteran. We celebrate his wonderful life and accomplishments and are forever thankful for the life lessons that he shared with us. He was enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp from 1950 1954, and served in the Korean War. Acton grew up in Ozona, was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University, entered the family ranching business, was an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation. Connie Jean Walker, 65, of Pecos, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Houston. She was born Aug. 12, 1947, in Pecos, was employed at a C.O. To place online condolences visit HYPERLINK "http://www.mem.com" \t "_blank" www.mem.com. She was born June 25, 1911 to Josiah and Donnie Stitt Black. We will surely miss her and know that she will be waiting for us in the mansion in the sky. Elia R. Orona Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On July 15, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, Ralph Lara Garcia, age 56, peacefully went to greet his Lord and Savior. Renteria was preceded in death by family members, Daniel Levario, Consuelo Carrasco, Ramona Mendoza, Agapito Renteria, Maria Ramirez and Ysidro Renteria I. Survivors include her husband, Juan Carrasco of Pecos; two sons, Ernesto Martinez of Houston, Bernardo Martinez of Odessa; five daughters, Cecilia Santos of Kermit, Maria C. Samguey and Mary Arenivaz of Odessa, Josefina Samaguey, Agapita Martinez of Pecos; two brothers, Oracio Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez of Reynosa, Mexico; six sisters, Maria De La Paz Sanchez, Juanita De La Sanchez, Maria De La Luz Sanchez, Felix Sanchez, Rosa Sanchez, Marta Sanchez, all of Reynosa, Mexico; 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be offered at HYPERLINK "http://www.ellisfunerals.com" www.ellisfunerals.com. He is also survived by brother, John Curcuruto of Austin and sister, Rosie Taquno of San Antonio, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Born on the 26th of December 1912, to Mona Duncan Epley and William Thomas Epley on the family ranch in Martin County, Texas (Stanton), homesteaded by his father in 1894. Mass was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Christ The King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with burial in Balmorhea Cemetery. She was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Barstow, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. . He graduated from Clarendon High School. Survivors include his mother, Maria Eva Holguin; one son, Joe Ornelas of Dallas; three daughters, Joann and Tabitha Ornelas of Amarillo, Tammy Flores of Big Spring; 10 brothers, Lico and Robert Ornelas of Pecos, Vicente Ornelas of North Dakota, Frank Ornelas of Barstow, Freddy, Charlie and Francisco Ornelas of San Antonio, Antonio Ornelas of El Paso, Bobby Ornelas of Madera, Calif., Raul Ornelas of Juarez; eight sisters, Modesta Lara, Cruz Garcia, Petra Ortiz, Prissy Ornelas, Carmela Ornelas, all of Pecos, Syria Garcia of Del Rio, Dora Ornelas of Monahans and Peggy Gonzales of Odessa. Evergreen Cemetery. He sailed with the Matson Lines in the south PAcific for 10 years and then held a career in home building and real estate in Honolulu, Hawaii. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Allen Smith of Evansville, Wyo. Services are incomplete for Wenceslada Barraza, 100, who died Sunday, March 21, 2010. Agapita C. Candia, 74, of Pecos, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. It was probably on of the most satisfying things of his career. Survivos include five sons, Ruben Benavidez of Odessa, Manuel Benavidez of Pecos, Danny Benavidez of Houston, Saul Benavidez of Placenton, Mike Benavidez of Plano; five daughters, Vicky Matta of Pecos, Anita Florez of Mercedes, Enoe Benavides of Pecos, Ramona Rodriguez of Victorville, Calif., Elena Benavidez of Pecos; three brothers, Esteban and Benancio Barrera of Pecos of Pecos, Alberto Barrera of Odessa; 38 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. Survivors include four brothers, Jesus Chuy Muniz of McAllen, Ray Muniz of Pecos, Israel Muniz of Ft. Davis, Salvador Chilin Muniz of Pecos; three sisters, Monce Palencia, Jimmie Contreras and Dora Zaragosa of Pecos. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Custer City, Okla. She was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Custer City, Okla., was a longtime Pecos resident, had been employed at Anthonys and Williams Department Stores, was a volunteer for the West of the Pecos Museum and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was born June 6, 1927, in El Indio, Texas, was a devoted Catholic and a loving father, husband and grandfather. Georgette Elaine Covo Browder Goble passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to Blodgett Street, Baptist Church, 1500 West Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Services at the Santa Barbara, Calif., Cemetery are pending. Family was always very important to him, but more important - he always wanted to give back to those he most loved. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Jamie Lynn Wade & Wayne Lee Thomas. Funeral arrangements with G.W. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 South Hwy. Survivors include his wife, Peggie Gene Sharp-Yeary; his son, Clifford Newton Yeary, his daughters, Beverly Joyce Yeary-Olsen, Quinnetta Denice Yeary, and Jonette Renee Yeary-Jeter, his five grandchildren, as well as other friends and family. Make a life-giving gesture A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one Plant trees Create an obituary Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Ruben Martinez, Sr., 87, of Monahans died Sunday , Nov. 2, 2008 at his home. Jacquelyn McGowen, 81, died Wednesday, May 19, at Zale Lipshy Hospital at the Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Burial will be in Mt. Jose Maria Castillo, 70, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. The pain and suffering that he endured on earth has been eternally replaced with blissful peace and happiness. Survivors include her father, Librado Orozco; her mother, Elvira Franco; four brothers, Jose Luis, Benjamin and Jesus Orozco of Pecos, Cruz Orozco of Lubbock; three sisters, Manuela Orozco of Bariales, Mexico, Virginia Orozco Baeza of Van Horn, Gloria Orozco of Pecos; various nieces and nephews. Burkholder was preceded in death by his parents, Walter G. and Annie Lee Burkholder. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Garcia, nieces and nephews Hope Harcrow, Angel Garcia, and Omar Leyva. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Schmidt of Midland, daughter, Terri and son-in-law Brad Bryan of Lubbock; three grandchildren, Sommer Prichard and husband Jess and David Bryan of Lubbock, Brandon and wife Amber of Phoenix, Ariz. and two great-grandchildren, Madison Bryan and Austin Prichard of Lubbock. Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in Melvin, Texas. David Lynn Hess, 77, of Pecos, died Thursday, morning, March 29, 2007, at the Pecos Nursing Home. William Bickley passed away on April 30, 2007. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Ojinaga, Mexico, was a retired farm worker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a member of Nueva Vida Baptist Church. Rufus Spivey, 64, of Pecos, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Odessa Medical Center in Odessa. TA always wanted to be there - why - because it was important to his grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at East Hill Cemetery in Ft. Stockton. She was raised and educated in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School in 1947. Mass will be held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 3, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Survivors include one sister, Maria R. Rubio. She then worked for several years as the secretary to Dr. Ed Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Annie Slack, and his brothers, Kenneth Lester Slack and Thomas Colbert Slack. He was a truck driver. His positive attitude and high moral standards is what made him the man he was. ; one granddaughter; one grandson and one great-grandson. Jonasch and Prabhu at MD Anderson, Dr. Chyle of Round Rock, the Hospice caregivers, and the local paramedics; but especially the professional and personal care of Drs. Survivors include three nieces, Frieda Winkeler of Tennessee, Wilma Benham of Vinton, Tx., Kathy Bagulay of Chino Hill, Calif.; four nephews, Herbert Lett of Truth or Consequences, N.M., Charles Sullins of Nacona, Tx., Stan Knox of Calimesa, Calif., Glen Sanders of Manhattan Beach, Calif. and one sister, Lillian Sanders of Tennessee. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. They had two children Debra Ann and Jose Jr. Joey. They raised their children in Pecos. Active pallbearers are David Armstrong, Brett Heflin, Bryan Heflin, Jim Fredericks, Scott Murray, and John Curry. Renteria was preceded in death by his parents, Chilo Renteria and Tomasa Gonzales; one sister, Martina Torres and brother, Chayenne Renteria. Seven children were born to Julian and Consuelo Sanchez and these became some of the most difficult years of their young lives. She was born Dec. 4, 1969, in Pecos, was a homemaker, a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. Survivors include six sons, Ricky and Randy Jaquez of Phoenix, Ariz., Roy Jaquez of Gallup, N.M., Robert Jaquez of Carlsbad, N.M., Simon Jaquez Jr. and Oscar Mendoza of Pecos; two daughters, Brenda Dominguez and Belma Gomez of Pecos; one sister, Paula M. Rodriguez of Pecos; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Saul Roquemore, 88, of Pecos, died Saturday, April 14, 2007. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was also well known for his integrity and fairness in business dealings, his love of history and story-telling and his appreciation of good cattle and fine horses. He enjoyed spending his vacations and any time he had off in Pecos working for his parents-in-law at B&B Wrecker. Graveside services will be held at the Balmorhea Cemetary on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. Butch was born on Oct. 31, 1946, and raised in Balmorhea, he moved to Terrell County in 1980 and worked as foreman of the Oasis Ranch. Levario was preceded in death by one son, Michael Levario and his mother, Francisca Levario. Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends who loved her dearly. Teodulo Orona, 73, of Pecos, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Reeves County Hospital. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. After graduation he began working for Doris Maddden Accounting firm which later became the Brunson and Associates Accounting firm. He was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Pecos, was a retired truck driver, a longtime Pecos resident, who have moved to El Paso for several years and a Catholic. 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