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Michael Michael Midland - Ray Ray Flores Flores, 33, of Midland, died Friday, July 26, 2024, in Midland. Funeral service will be held at 1:00PM August 3, 2024, at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai, 2105 S. Baird ST., Midland, TX. Burial will follow to Resthaven Memorial Park, 4616 N Big Spring St. Arrangements are by Lewallen Garcia Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel of Midland.

Michael Ray Flores was born on August 5, 1990 in Midland, TX and went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024. He attended school in ECISD and MISD where he graduated in 2010. He worked in the restaurant industry and later in the oilfield industry. Michael chose to become a caregiver for his grandpa Pedro Cordova Sr.; our family is forever grateful for the time he devoted in caring for him during his illness until his grandfather's death. Michael had an infectious smile and kind, warm heart. He had a comical sense of humor and had ways of cheering people up. He also loved watching and quoting movies. Michael adored spending time with his daughter and loved taking her to Mr. Gatti's and...

Alfredo L Espinosa, 80, from Odessa, TX, was born February 12, 1944, in Alpine, TX and passed away on July 3, 2024, in Odessa, TX. He attended high school in Alpine, TX and after high school he joined the Army. Once he completed his service to our country, he returned to Alpine, TX to attend Sul Ross State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. His teaching and coaching career began in Crystal City and later moved to Odessa and taught hundreds of students at Ector High School and Ector Junior High as a Spanish teacher and coach for over 30 years. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend,...

Johnny Mark Arnold, 71, of Midland, Texas left for his last journey on January 19, 2024. Johnny was born in Odessa, Texas on July 31, 1952 to KP Arnold and Louise Arnold Queen. Johnny was raised and rooted in Odessa, but later moved to Midland to care for his late mother. He had a long career in the oilfield, but his passion could be found standing around a pool table in whichever State he was visiting that month. He was masterful at the game of pool, but he had other talents as well. He loved the challenge behind a fishing pole, golf club or rifle. He was a man that believed in, "living life to the fullest" and laughter. He could invent a "good time" when no one else saw it coming. Through...

Beatrice Fierro Martinez of Odessa, Texas passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in Alpine, Texas to Elija Fierro. She married Jose Martinez in Alpine, Texas on August 29, 1947. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a great-great grandmother. Visitation was held on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home & Chapel in Midland, Texas, 2508 N. Big Spring St. A memorial service will be at a later date. She is preceded in death by her mother, her husband and sister. Survivors include her sons, Samuel Martinez of...

Amanda Alvarez, 52, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by 3 of her daughters and one of her close friends. Amanda was born on November 5, 1970, in San Angelo, Texas, to Robert and Oralia Villescaz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago Jimmy Alvarez. Amanda was a wonderful woman, wife, daughter, mother, Nana, sister, sister in law, and friend. She is survived by her parents; her 4 daughters: Jessica Alvarez (Andy), Olivia Hinojosa (Justin), Analicia Alvarez (Isaac), and Alex Romero (Gabriel); her 3 grandsons: Christian Hernandez, Isaiah Hernandez, and Noah Romero; her 3 granddaughters: Jocelyn Hernandez, Belen Hernandez, and Evalyn Romero; her sister Adela Estrada...

Valerie "Marie" DeWoody passed away on May 6, 2023, just two weeks after her eighteenth birthday. Her loss has left a huge hole in the hearts of many. Marie will be missed by her parents, James Andrew DeWoody and Yssa Dawn DeWoody (n?e Dean); her sisters, Taylor Dawn DeWoody and Audrey Hope DeWoody; her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and the many, many friends she made and inspired. Marie was born with a rare chromosomal disorder, Ring14. This disorder did not make her life easy, and it brought her time with us to a close all too soon, but it did not define her. More than anything, Marie was a lover of life and of people. Though her life was unlike most, her...

Jimmy K. Arnold, 77 of Midland, TX left this life April 1, 2023. Jimmy was born to Malcom "KP" Arnold and Avis Louise Brinlee (Arnold-Queen) on March 5, 1946. Jimmy was a 1964 graduate of Ector High School in Odessa, TX where he was born and raised. Jimmy enlisted into the Army in June 1966. During his service he was awarded many medals, including the Bronze Star with the Oak Leaf Cluster. After serving his Country, Jimmy continued his education at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin where he earned his Bachelor's in Business/Finance in 1977. Excelling in finance Jimmy built and paved his legacy through many endeavors; from loan officer to appraiser to teacher and he ended his...

Richard Keith Davis, 38, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Midland, TX. He was born February 1984, in Odessa, TX. He is survived by his wife Tiffany Davis and his four children Lilian, Philip, Evelyn, Ashlyn, his parents David and Barbara Davis, brother James and wife Paula Dublin, sisters Angela Davis and Kimberly Hernandez and husband Eugene Hernandez, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Horace and Earlene Davis, Lillian and L. J. Ballew, Uncle Harold Davis, Tim Davis, L. G. Ballew, and Aunt Vicki Speight. He was employed by Midland County, and he will be deeply missed. Memorial Service will be held at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral...

Richard Richard Midland - Keith Keith Davis Davis, 38, of Midland, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Midland. Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm January 8, 2023, at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Lewallen Garcia Pipkin Funeral Home of Midland.

After a brief illness, Chris passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, July 11, 2022, in Midland, Texas. Chris was born in Alton, Illinois, on March 14, 1966. He spent his childhood in Springfield, Illinois, graduating from Chatham High School in 1984. After high school Chris pursued his education by attending Midland College and then graduating from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, with a major in Psychology. He worked as a social worker in both Carlsbad and Hobbs, New Mexico before taking a job with MHMR in Big Spring, Texas. Chris would continue his education by earning a Master of Science degree at UTPB, in Odessa. He was certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor...

Ramona Morehead passed on May 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. The neighborhood grandmother and avid yard worker. Mona was born to Ramon and Estela Castelo on April 10, 1941 in Shafter Texas. Her passion in life was working in her yard and sharing her wisdom with the neighborhood children. A faithful parishioner at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church in Midland TX. Mona, was a single mother who worked tirelessly to raise her 4 children. In 2017 due to a sudden illness Mona was forced into retirement from all activities. Mona's families described her as passionate, strong, independent, full of life and immense love for her family. She is survived by her siblings...

Lidia Ramirez Gonzales, 51, of Odessa, Texas passed away on October 13, 2021. She was born and raised in Odessa, Texas. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Lidia had a love for spending time with her family, drawing, and talking about her boys. She is survived by her children Joshua Gonzales, Christopher Gonzales, Nicholas Gonzales, Brenda Gonzales and 2 grandchildren. The viewing will be Sunday, October 24 from 2:30 PM-9:00 PM at 2508 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705. The funeral service will be Monday, October 24, 2021 at 10 A.M. at Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church. Burial will be following the service at Serenity Memorial Garden Cemetery in...