Sunset Memorial Gardens And Funeral Home

Don O. Forrest, Jr., 88, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 26, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Gardens chapel, 6801 Business I-20, Odessa, Texas, 432-362-2331. Pastor Jimmy Braswell will be officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and burial will be at their cemetery. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 just prior to the funeral service in the chapel. Don was born in San Angelo, Texas to Don and Maureen Forrest on July 24, 1935. While a grade school boy, Donundefineds family moved from San Angelo to Pyote AFB where he spent three years during WWII. He then attended Kermit public schools until he...

Petrita Gonzalez, 83, of Odessa, TX passed away on April 16, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 20th at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Bernard Getigan officiating. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Petrita was born on June 29, 1940, in Doctor Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Anastasio Gutierrez and Isabel Martinez. She married Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez and was happily married for 58 years. She was the co-owner of family-owned Southern Maid Donuts on 8th and Hancock Ave. in Odessa, TX since 1966 where she made and sold donuts for her community and beyond with love for decades. She attended mass...

Jackie Marker, born October 27, 1942, in Loraine, Texas to Ernest and Reba McMillan, was reunited with the love of her life on April 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Jackie was raised most of her younger life in Iraan, Texas and moved to Odessa, TX in 1960's and married her soul mate, Terry Marker shortly after. Together they had four children: Alan, Bambi, Mike, and Lance. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Terry, parents Ernest and Reba McMillian, and her sister, Margie Gilbert. She is survived by her children, Alan Wells, and wife Patricia of Odessa; Bambi Marker of Odessa; Mike Marker and wife Krisha of Odessa; and Lance Marker and wife Christi Marker of Odessa;13...

Jackie Marker, born October 27, 1942, in Loraine, Texas to Ernest and Reba McMillan, was reunited with the love of her life on April 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Jackie was raised most of her younger life in Iraan, Texas and moved to Odessa, TX in 1960's and married her soul mate, Terry Marker shortly after. Together they had four children: Alan, Bambi, Mike, and Lance. Jackie is preceded in death by her husband, Terry, parents Ernest and Reba McMillian, and her sister, Margie Gilbert. She is survived by her children, Alan Wells, and wife Patricia of Odessa; Bambi Marker of Odessa; Mike Marker and wife Krisha of Odessa; and Lance Marker and wife Christi Marker of Odessa;13...

Adan Subia Pena, 82, of Odessa passed away on April 11th, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. The recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial. Adan was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Ysidro & Eulalia Pena on March 16th, 1942. He was raised and attended school in Big Lake, Texas. He worked in the oilfield retiring from Chevron after more than 30 years of service. Adan loved all of his family and tried hard to be present for any and all special occasions....

Robert Charles Peterson of Odessa was born on July 1, 1984, and his journey on earth ended April 6, 2024. Robert was born and raised in Odessa, TX to Missy Foote Peterson and Billy Peterson. Robert was a proud Master Mason. He loved music and was known for his beats. He loved Wu-Tang. He also loved to paint. He was known for painting for nothing more than the cost of the paint. He loved going to the gun range with his dad. He enjoyed watching new episodes of The Chosen with his mom. He enjoyed receiving random, corny jokes from his sister. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his herbs and succulents. His most favorite past time was spending time with his nieces, Adalynn, and Sophia....

Phyllis Jean Howell (also known as Mama and Nana) passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Texas. She was a loving wife, mom, and Nana who was devoted to her family. Billy Ray Howell Sr. (known as BR, Daddy, and Papa) passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was a loving husband, dad, and Papa who would do anything for his family. Phyllis and Billy lived a long and happy life until God called them home. We are so grateful that He chose to take them within hours of each other because they would not have wanted it any other way. Phyllis was born on April 23, 1944, in Mayfield, California. At the age of 3, she moved to Odessa, Texas, where she...

Wanda Edell Shugart (Grandma) 91, passed away peacefully on Friday April 5,2024 in Odessa, Texas. Born November 2, 1932, in Millerundefineds View, Texas to Mary Jane Turner and Elmer Brown. She had 1 brother R.V. Brown and a sister Nelda Brown-Clements. Wanda grew up in the Eden and Brady area of Texas. She married Clyde J. Shugart August 15, 1950, and together they had 2 children Teresa Shugart -Fuentes and Clyde R. Shugart. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband and daughter. Wanda leaves behind a large family who will miss her greatly. She is survived by her son, Clyde Shugart and wife Anne; their 3 daughters, and families. Marcy and Donnie Raney and daughters,...

On May 10,1937 Neil L. Grape was born to Leon and Merlyn Bunday Grape in Brookings, South Dakota and went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. Neil married Jo Ann Mobley on July 11, 1975, and they spent 48 wonderful years of marriage together. Neil took great interest in education at an early age and graduated as Valedictorian of his class in 1955 at Brookings High School. He continued his education at Yale University and graduated with honors in 1959 with a B.A. in Economics. Upon graduation from Yale, Neil began his 25-year banking career. In 1962-63, Neil's career was temporarily put on hold when he was activated in the Military by President John F. Kennedy. He served...

Ginger Pomroy Aylor (May 30th, 1973 - March 14th, 2024). Ginger Pomroy Aylor (Resident of Midland, TX.) passed away at peace surrounded by family in Odessa Texas, on Thursday, March 14th, 2024. Ginger was born on May 30th, 1973, to Robert Pomroy and Deborah Rice Pomroy (Former residents of Monahans Tx.). Ginger's service will be at Graveside only on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX. (6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa Tx, 79762). Ginger grew up surrounded by her loving parents, Robert Pomroy and Deborah Rice Pomroy, twin sister, Jenifer Pomroy, and younger sister of 18 months, Robin Pomroy. Ginger enjoyed spending time with many loved grandparents,...

Ginger Pomroy Aylor (May 30th, 1973 - March 14th, 2024). Ginger Pomroy Aylor (Resident of Midland, TX.) passed away at peace surrounded by family in Odessa Texas, on Thursday, March 14th,2024. Ginger was born on May 30th, 1973, to Robert Pomroy and Deborah Rice Pomroy (Former residents of Monahans Tx.). Ginger's service will be at Graveside only on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX. (6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa Tx,79762). Ginger grew up surrounded by her loving parents, Robert Pomroy and Deborah Rice Pomroy, twin sister, Jenifer Pomroy, and younger sister of 18 months, Robin Pomroy. Ginger enjoyed spending time with many loved grandparents,...