MARTINEZ FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY

Jackie L. Hammond 86, of Odessa, Tx , passed away Friday February 14, 2025 in Odessa, Texas , she was Born April 17, 1938 in Lott, Falls Co. Texas. Visitation will be held from 1pm to 9pm Thursday February 20, 2025 at Martinez Funeral Home Dixie Blvd Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Friday February 21, 2025 at St. Matthews Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Moore bringing the messege, with Interment to follow at Ector County Cemetery The Rosehill Section, Odessa, Tx Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory on Dixie Blvd. Odessa Texas

Christopher Tyler Mata, age 28 of Odessa Texas was born August 19, 1995 sharing a birth date with his great grandmother Maria Louisa Reyes. Beloved son to Judy Ann Mata, Mark Anthony Diaz, and Paul Molinar. On the 24 of February 2024 our heavenly father opened his loving arms to accept Christopher into his kingdom. He will be remembered as a caring son, helpful grandson, protective big brother soon to be uncle and a genuine friend. Christopher was a Permian High School graduate of the class 2013. During his high school years he followed in the footsteps of his favorite soccer player, Lionel Messi, and thrived on the soccer fields, playing for Mighty Mojo. Shortly after graduating,...

Jesse Lee Oliver Sr, 78, of Odessa, passed away on August 15, 2023 in Lubbock, Tx. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 on September 1, 2023 at Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory. Jesse Lee Oliver Sr. was born in Carthage, Texas to A.D. and Mattie Oliver on May 3, 1945. He attended school in Carthage and Andrews, Texas. He married Annie Louise King on February 16, 1966 in Andrews Texas. He worked as a tire repairman and shop foreman for General Tire and Bridgestone/Firestone for 45 years. Retired in March 2013. Jesse Lee Oliver Sr. is preceded in death by his parents A.D. and Mattie Oliver, brother Willie Oliver, sister Dorothy Oliver. He is survived by his wife Annie Louise Oliver,...

On June 7, 2023, the Lord said to Joyce Marie Williams Spivey, at the age of 73," Daughter, you have fought a good fight, you have been faithful, come on up and receive the crown that has been reserved for you." Joyce Marie Williams Spivey was born in Odessa, Texas to the late Raymond and Argie Lee (Moore) Williams on January 15, 1950. She was the youngest of two children. Her developing years included her grandparents: Truman and Bessie Williams, Rose Moore, and great grandparents, Guy and Elizabeth, who were always giving her advice. Her uncles and aunts showed her how to live and enjoy life: Big Bubba (Clevan) and Bubba (Wyndel) have always inspired her to dress her best. She never...

Zander Ray Garza, 1 month, of Odessa TX, was called to Heaven on April 25, 2023, in Fort Worth Tx. Visitation will be held Tuesday May 2nd from 10am - 9pm at Martinez Funeral Home. Prayer service will be held Tuesday May 2nd at 7pm. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Crossroads Fellowship with Donald Bugg of Crossroads officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles Baby Land section. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. Zander was born in Odessa, Tx to Miriam and Arthur Garza on March 23, 2023. Zander is preceded in death by: Davian Ray Ramos (Cousin) & Great Grandparents Socorro and Matilde Garza, Maria and Ricardo...

Margie Sandoval (79) of Odessa, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2023 at her home in Odessa surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Thursday March 16, 2023 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM. Funeral Service will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Friday March 17, 2023 at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery in the Rose Hill Section. Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home. Margie was born on March 22, 1943, in Odessa, Texas to Petra Doporto Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez. She married Ernesto Sandoval on September 16, 1959. She worked as a teacher's aide for ECISD for many years and absolutely loved her job. She...

Clarence "Muscle Man" Clarence "Muscle Man" Odessa, Tx - L. L. Brown Brown, 87, of Odessa, Tx, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Odessa. No services have been scheduled. Arrangements are by MARTINEZ FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY of Odessa, Tx.

On September 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., Ethel Elsie (Hezel) Anderson joyfully ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 10, 1932, to Elsa (Knapp) Hezel and Hugo Hezel, she moved to Odessa in 1953 after marrying the love of her life, Eyster M. (Andy) Anderson. As a child, her greatest joy was playing outside, climbing down to the railroad tracks behind her home, or running through the neighborhood with her childhood friends. She had vivid memories of time spent with her extended family (all from Germany) and close school friends, counting money at school for war bonds, cheerleading at Dobbins High School, and the necessary trolley rides throughout the city....