Odessa American

Sandra Cisneros Duesler, age 59 of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa. Sandra Cisneros Duesler was born in Odessa, Texas, to Ignacio and Elva Cisneros on December 26, 1963. She married Gary P Duesler on May 13, 1988. She was the President of Cisne Industries. Sandra was loving, kind, giving and made friends everywhere. Once you were her friend, she would honor, protect and love you. her nickname was- "Mama Bear". She inspired people to be their best and would comfort you when you were down. She loved walks on the beach and travel. She loved Halloween, haunted houses,...

Robert Michael Hunt was born in Odessa, Texas on December 27, 1976. He lived in the Midland/Odessa area all his life. He attended Robert E. Lee High School, Midland College, and UT Permian Basin. Robert worked for UPS throughout college and then worked with USPS as a mail carrier until 2008. Following that, he worked in various positions in the oil field industry and for Midland County, as part of the road repair crew. In addition, Robert worked and trained to be a Compliance Review Investigator for the Texas Department of Public Safety out of the Midland office. Robert is survived by his father, John Wayne "Skipper" Hunt of San Angelo, Texas, and his mother and step-father, Cindi and...

Delia Ochoa Morales, age 70, of Odessa Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 2,2023, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Joe Barbieri officiating. Delia's ashes will be interred at the church's columbarium. Family and friends are wearing purple, her favorite color, to the service if you wish to join us. Delia was delivered by...

John Willard Spencer, 80, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2023, in his present hometown of San Angelo, Texas. John was born August 20, 1942, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He spent most of his adult life in Odessa, Texas where he owned and operated Thomas L. Wood Metal Buildings. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra; his daughter Angela Nile and husband Brett and granddaughters, McKinley and Molly; his son Matt and wife Valarie. John and his family loved time spent together. Life was better that way. John had been a longtime member of Crescent Park Baptist Church while in Odessa and had many friends in his church family. A private family memorial service is planned. However, if you...

David Morrell, 73, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born to "Tommy" and Garland Morrell in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he lived until moving to Goldsmith, Texas in 1961. David graduated from OHS in 1967. Staying in the Permian Basin after graduation, David worked as an electrician and eventually as an electrical manager for multiple companies including Saulsbury Industries, Ref-Chem, and Tessco. In 2003, David left his position as an I&E Superintendent for BE&K Construction to open his own company, Window World of Midland-Odessa. The family will always remember David as the eternal hobbyist and dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan. He...

Patricia Ruth Peacock, age 88, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Austin, TX. Pat was born on March 1, 1934 in Austin, TX to Raymond and Helen (Kirk) Deison. She married Rodney Bruce Peacock on December 22, 1952 in Conroe, TX, which was the beginning of sharing 67 blessed years together. Pat grew up in the middle of 7 children, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. They were fond years of growing up with her siblings and all their antics and experiences. Her gifts in music, art, and creativity appeared and grew with her, as well as her heart to serve others and honor God. The family moved between Houston, Dallas, and Austin, and ultimately she graduated from Conroe High School. Pat and...

Elma V. Brown, 106 years of age, of Odessa, Texas, died on Friday, January 20, 2023, in Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Faith Tabernacle Church, located at 1420 E. 42d street in Odessa, with Janette Fischer of Faith Tabernacle officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Elma was born in Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, to Moise and Lezama Vidrine on December 15, 1916. She went first to school at Baptist Academy in Acadia Parish, and afterward to Vidrine high school in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. She married Clyde P. Brown on June 9,...

Our Mom and Grammy went peacefully home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2023 surrounded by family at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old. She was born December 5, 1936 in Wink, Texas to W.E. and Stella Rush. She was the oldest of three siblings. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1955. She enjoyed socializing with her classmates and took charge of organizing and planning all of her class reunions. A fairy tale is never complete until the princess finds her prince charming. Ann Deaderick, one of Jan's best friends, who became her sister-in-law, set her up on a blind date to the Crystal Ball with her brother Ted Roden. Thus began a beautiful love story of the...

Rosa Elena Villanueva Moya was born May 5, 1947 and passed away on January 19, 2023. She was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Pedro Villanueva, and Anna Belle Deporto and was raised in Balmorhea, Texas. In 1962 she married Jesus Villarreal they moved to Pecos, Texas and lived there for several years. She then moved to Odessa, Texas in 1969 and they were married for 25 years. She enjoyed shopping, her grandkids and especially the Dallas Cowboys. She is survived by Betty Pando (Eli) Estella Rocha, Velma Casillas, Jesus Villarreal Jr. (Elda) Tammy Lopez (Gustavo) Sisters Linda Jimenez, Gloria Reyna (Oscar) Virgina Lujan (Hector) 16 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 4 great great...

Rosa Elena Villanueva Moya was born May 5, 1947 and passed away on January 19, 2023. She was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Pedro Villanueva, and Anna Belle Deporto and was raised in Balmorhea, Texas. In 1962 she married Jesus Villarreal they moved to Pecos, Texas and lived there for several years. She then moved to Odessa, Texas in 1969 and they were married for 25 years. She enjoyed shopping, her grandkids and especially the Dallas Cowboys. She is survived by Betty Pando (Eli) Estella Rocha, Velma Casillas, Jesus Villarreal Jr. (Elda) Tammy Lopez (Gustavo) Sisters Linda Jimenez, Gloria Reyna (Oscar) Virgina Lujan (Hector) 16 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 4 great great...

Patsy "Pat" McWhorter, 78, of Odessa was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Pat was born on June 22, 1944, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Randolph and Fern Dodson. She was the oldest of six siblings and was raised in Pyote, Texas, where she graduated high school and later attended Brazosport College. Pat worked as a loan officer at Complex Community FCU for 25 years, where she made many long-lasting friendships with her co-workers and customers, before retiring in 2009. Pat loved all past times that included her family, whether it was trips to the lake, cookouts, or watching football. Anyone that knew Pat, knew she loved her "Cowboys". She was absolutely...