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Our Daddy, Ignacio Zuniga, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 13th, after suffering a stroke a week earlier. He was born in Baranco Azul, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan & Lucia Monje Zuniga on February 1, 1937. At the age of 4, his father passed away & then around the age 6, his mother passed away. His aunt (Isidra Zuniga-whom he called "Mina") then took responsibility for him & his two sisters. He was raised in Valle Nuevo, Mulato, Mexico which lies directly across the border from Redford, Texas. His aunts were thrifty & very industrious; a trait he quickly learned from them & began to apply in his own life. While in 2nd grade, Ignacio decided that school was not for...

LaDonna Michell Way Taylor, 59, of Seminole, Texas passed away on August 5, 2025. LaDonna was born in Odessa, Texas on November 18, 1965 to Diane Flint Ellison and Mitchell Way. She graduated from Monahans High School and continued on to pursue a degree in journalism. She lived in both Maryland and Germany for a number of years in her early twenties, before moving back to Texas. LaDonna met the love of her life, Patrick Taylor, in 1992, and they were married on March 8, 1994, in Carrizozo, New Mexico. They were married for 31 years and together raised four children. Our mom was a caregiver at her core- whether it was at home with her children and family, caring for others' loved ones...

In Loving Memory of Mary Idell Selmon With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Mary Idell Selmon, a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering devotion. Mary, 92, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love that spans generations. Born in Merkel, Texas, on November 28, 1932, to Imogene Layla Gullian Suber and Gilbert Hilton Suber, Mary carried the warmth and resilience of her family's roots throughout her life. She graduated from Merkel High School and pursued her education at Odessa College, earning her associate degree. It was fate?and a pair of roller skates?that led her to the love of her life, Charles "Freddy"...

Bob Hill, 89, a devoted husband and father, peacefully entered his eternal home on January 9, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on August 22, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, Bob attended Colorado University before owning and operating Hill & Hill Restaurant Supply in Midland, Texas. He cherished sharing time and meals with family, always ready to help others with a warm greeting and a smile. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965. A dedicated member of the 6th and Jackson Church of Christ, Bob generously invested his time and talent to assist in any way he could, with his strong faith shining through his daily life. Bob was preceded in death by his...

Wesley Eugene Pitman, 64, passed from this life on December 10, 2024, at his residence in Odessa, Texas. Wesley was born July 5, 1960, to Donald Lee Pitman and Gloria Elizabeth Pitman in Andrews, Texas. He attended school at Burleson Elementary, Bowie Junior High, and Odessa High School, graduating in 1978. Wesley took photography classes at Odessa College after high school graduation. In August of 1979, Wesley started working in the press room at the Odessa American. He continued in this department until August of 1988 at which time he transferred to prepress where he worked until May of 2000. Wesley made many friends during his time at the Odessa American, many of whom were still...

Cruz Cruz Odessa - Valenzuela Valenzuela Soltero Soltero, 87, of Odessa, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Odessa. Funeral service will be held at 10 am December 3, 2024, at Odessa Funeral Home. Visitation will be December 2, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm. Arrangements are by ODESSA FUNERAL HOME of Odessa, TX.

Lillie Lillie Odessa - Mae Mae "Judy" "Judy" Perryman Perryman, 92, of Odessa, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Odessa, TX. Funeral service will be held at 10 am November 11, 2024, at Odessa Funeral Home. Arrangements are by ODESSA FUNERAL HOME 7511 of Odessa, TX.

Roberto "Papa" Provencio, 70, of Odessa, TX was called home to The Lord, July 5, 2024, holding is daughters hands and surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born January 14, 1954 to Martina and Alfredo Mendoza. He moved to Odessa in 1980 and became a Master Electrician with Superior Controls until he retired in 2017. He stalked and later married Leslie on June 7, 1984. They were married until death did them part in 2005. He never remarried. He was a Christian who loved his young at heart class at church. To his two daughters he was Superman who could fix, build, do anything he wanted. And to his 6 grandkids, who he loved dearly, believed he walked on water. Robert is survived by his...

Barbara Jean Dennison, 91, of Odessa, TX entered Heaven on January 21, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1932 in Billings Montana. She was predeceased by her sister, Christine Chapman, and her beloved daughter, Bobbye Farris and the father of her children, Bob Farris. She was married in 1952 to Bob Farris and moved to Odessa, Texas where she raised her four children. For 27 years she proudly worked at Furr's Cafeteria in Odessa, where even her customers became her friends. She worked hard to build a beautiful home and life for her family to whom she was fully devoted for all of her precious life. Barabara was a loving mother of four, proud grandmother to six, and a wonderful great...