Avalos-Sanchez & Thomas Funeral Home

Irma Salgado Porras was born December 3, 1942, to Jose and Lola Salgado. She was the oldest of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Antonio Porras; parents, Jose and Lola Salgado; brothers, Abelardo, Santiago and Gilberto Salgado; and her sister, Elodia Salgado Bravo. She is survived by her daughters Racheal Porras, Rebecca Porras, Debra Porras-Gonzales, Debra's husband, Louis Gonzales, Jennifer Porras-Rash and Jennifer's husband, Brian Rash; two beautiful granddaughters, Sarah and Isabella Gonzales; Sisters Linda Garcia and Mary Pena; Brothers Francisco, Jose and Guillermo Salgado. She spent her childhood in the town of Candelaria, Texas and lived in Odessa...

Judy Carol Louder, 74, passed away on March 1, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Judy was born on July 19, 1947 to the late Teddy Dwight and Lily Lavada Barnhill. Judy was a graduate of Stanton High School Class of 1965 where she played the clarinet and was a majorette in the band. Judy loved her family and animals especially her cat KoKo. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery Chapel. Judy leaves to cherish her loving memory her sons Dewayne Louder, Darrell Louder and wife Leandra, brother Jimmy Don Barnhill and wife Mary, and two grandchildren Cory Louder and Nicholas Louder. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to your...

Elesia Evans was born September 26, 1920 in Karnack, Texas to the late Henry Lee and Rosie Bell Adkins. It is with great sorrow we announce Elesia, our beloved matriarch, passed away on February 7, 2022 at the age of 101. Elesia devoted her life to her family and her faith in God. She was not just a homemaker but was also a full time counselor, nurse, teacher, and referee to all her children and grandchildren. Most days you could find Mrs Evans cooking something delicious, tidying up her home, and caring for her old cats, which she loved dearly. Though she had a heart of gold she also had the gift of telling you the cold hard truth, bluntly but usually quite accurately. Elesia was such a...

Jean Clifton Burrows went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 30, 2021. Jean was born at home on May 28, 1935 in Roby, Texas. Jean was a well loved Mom, Granny, Gee and friend to so many! Jean worked as a Nurse for Dr. Jones for many years in Ft Stockton, TX. She later owned Sham's Liquor Store, where she enjoyed visiting and meeting new people daily. She enjoyed her time as a pink lady at the Ft Stockton hospital. Jean loved her family, shopping and when the boys were younger she even took Karate classes! She also loved to play Bingo. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Bill Burrows and her companion John Dunn, whom she met later in life, sisters Rose Knight, Charlene...

Gilbert N. Sanchez, 74, of Odessa, TX passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Odessa, TX. A private graveside burial is planned for September 21 at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland, TX. Gilbert N. Sanchez was born on December 31, 1945 in Midland, Texas to Inez and Guadalupe Sanchez. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Midland and Stanton, TX and graduated from Stanton High School in 1964. Mr. Sanchez attended Sul Ross State University where he obtained his bachelor's of Science degree in 1967 and his Masters of Education in 1974. During his college years, he developed his great talent as an artist, specializing in watercolor painting. An educator for 50...

Silberio Flott Soltero, a lifelong resident of Wink, Texas went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 96 on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:00 A.M. He passed peacefully in his home as he began his new life in Heaven. Silberio was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 20, 1928. He married his wife, Isabel Soltero, on October 6, 1946 and they remained married for 68 years and made their home in Wink where they had seven children. Silberio made his life in the United States as a blue-collar worker working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He retired from the Railroad andspent the remainder of his life sharing time with his wife and family,he loved to work on and...