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04/24/2026

Rosalee Diaz Marruffo

Rosalee Diaz Marruffo.,77, of Odessa TX, better known as Rosa, is now in the hands of our heavenly father as of Wednesday, April 22,2026 with help from the amazing staff at The Parks Senior living and Interim Hospice aiding in her care. She was born April 13,1949 in Big Spring, TX. She was a very loving and kind soul to all those who knew her and well known for the love for her kids and grandchildren. Through her journey of life, she married the love of her life Ramon Lopez Marruffo Sr. And married through Holy Redeemer catholic church. she had immense faith in God, Jesus and the virgin Mary, Rosa loved praying, songs of worship, music in general, dancing, cooking, cleaning, singing, babysitting, sharing jokes with family and friends and loved to crochet. She also loved to listen to the birds sing and owned many throughout her life. She also loved her pet chihuahua-Daisy and would spoil her with her own wardrobe. Rosa was the kind of lady who would always help others without asking for anything in return. She worked as an Avon Representative, babysitter, nursing home - care giver, maintenance assistant, and retired from home health care as a provider. During her final days, she expressed how much she loved and would miss all her family and friends and constantly worried if they were ok –always putting others first regardless of her illness which she fought through with so much dignity and grace and would never complain even when she was in so much pain. On behalf of the Marruffo family, we would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, kind words and flowers. God bless you all.

She is Proceeded in death by mother-Abelina Diaz, Brothers- Gilberto Diaz, Victor Diaz, ex-husband-Ramon Lopez Marruffo Sr., Sons-Maximillian Marcos Marruffo, and Victor (first born-full name unknown) Grandson-Zayan Ortiz

Rosa is survived by Father-Ambrosio Diaz Sr., son-Jose Manuel Marruffo, Daughter-Maria Estella Marruffo, sister-Maria Christina Diaz, Brothers-Ambrosio Diaz, David Diaz

Grandchildren- Vanessa and Angelica Marruffo, Sabrina Lara, Victoria Hutchinson, Jemaruby Ortiz, Great grandchildren-Brielle, Zhavia and Ezra Gonzales, Devanie, Fabian Jr. (FJ) and Camila Lara, Konnor Jr and Kolton Hutchinson, Anteros and Sakura Ortiz

Visitation will be held: Monday April 27,2026 Martinez Funeral home (Dixie location) from 1PM-9 PM with Rosary being recited Monday evening at 7PM

Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday April 28,2026 at 10AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Elsner officiating.

Burial Service will follow in the peaceful Gardens Section of the Ector County Cemetery Tuesday, April 28,2026.

Pallbearers will be her son-Jose Manuel Marruffo, son in law- Joel Ortiz, Fabian Lara, Konnor Hutchinson, Lee Dominguez, Augie Dominguez, Arturo Garcia and Isaac Gonzales

Arrangements have been entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home

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04/22/2026

Hilda Erika Alvarado

Con profundo amor y tristeza, despedimos a Hilda E. Arras de Alvarado, nacida el 5 de junio de 1975, hija de Alfredo Arras y Lugarda Portillo.

Hilda unió su vida en matrimonio con su amado esposo, el Sr. Ramón Alvarado, el 30 de octubre de 1993 en El Paso, Texas. Juntos construyeron una hermosa y numerosa familia, formando el corazón de su vida junto a sus cinco hijos: Ramón, Aimee, Orlando, Adán y Axel.

Fue una mujer entregada por completo a su hogar, una madre y esposa dedicada que siempre puso a su familia en primer lugar. Su amor se multiplicó aún más al convertirse en abuela de su nieta Ximena, a quien consideraba una oración contestada y quien llenó su vida de una alegría inmensa.

Hilda encontraba felicidad en las cosas sencillas: cocinar para los suyos, cuidar de sus hierbas, disfrutar del aire libre y contemplar los atardeceres. Amaba profundamente la tranquilidad de la noche, esos momentos de silencio donde buscaba la estrella más brillante en el cielo y admiraba la hermosura de la creación de Dios. Sin embargo, su mayor paz y alegría siempre fue estar rodeada de su familia.

Su amor, dedicación y dulzura vivirán por siempre en el corazón de quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.

Descanse en paz.

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04/22/2026

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04/22/2026

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04/21/2026

Refugio H Llanez

REFUGIO H. LLANEZ, 87, OF ALPINE, TX PASSED AWAY THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026, IN ODESSA, TX. REFUGIO H. LLANEZ WAS BORN IN BRAZOS COUNTY TX TO USULO LLANEZ AND CATHERINE HERNANDEZ. HE MARRIED IN MAY OF1958 TO PATRICIA GARCIA LLANEZ. REFUGIO AND PATRICIA WENT ON TO HAVE 6 CHILDREN ALICIA MUNIZ, ROGELIO LLANEZ, DIANA G LLANEZ, OSCAR LLANEZ, CARMEL B DUARTE AND JEANNIE A LLANEZ.

REFUGIO H LLANEZ WAS KNOWN FOR HIS LEGENDARY BRISKET AND PIT MASTER SKILLS.

HE ENJOYED WALKING THE BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN OF ALPINE TEXAS IN HIS FREE TIME. HE LIVED FOR HIS FAMILY. HE ENJOYED THE WILDERNESS AND SPENDING HIS TIME PEELING PECANS TO SELL TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. REFUGIO WAS A MAN OF MANY TRADES, HE WAS A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND LABORER, AND WORKED 10 YEARS WITH SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY.

REFUGIO H LLANEZ IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE PATRICIA G LLANEZ, HIS SISTER, CATARINA LLANEZ GARCIA; HIS DAUGHTER DIANA G LLANEZ; AND HIS GRANDSON SEAN PAUL DUARTE. PILAR LLANEZ, FELIX LLANEZ, SANTOS LLANEZ LOPEZ, ERAQUIO LLANEZ, MARIA DELGADILLO, AND HIS PARENTS USULO, CATHERINE LLANEZ.

REFUGIO H LLANEZ IS SURVIVED BY HIS SIBLINGS, GEORGE LLANAZ, ESPERZANZA CHAVES, PATRICIO LLANEZ, 5 CHILDREN AND 19 GRANDCHILDREN AND NUMEROUS GREAT GRANDCHILDREN.

VISITATION IS SET FOR TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2026, FROM 1PM-9PM WITH A ROSARY AT 7PM AT MARTINEZ FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH EZQUIEL MENDOZA, RANDY GONZALES AND JC CARILLO SAYING THE ROSARY.

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE SET FOR 2PM WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026, AT MARTINEZ FUNERAL HOME WITH PASTOR PETE LANDA OFFICIATING.

CREMATION WILL BE AT A LATER DATE.

PALLBEARERS WILL BE ARTURO HERNANDEZ, ISMAEL DUARTE JR, MARCOS ANTONIO DUARTE, IVAN LLANEZ AND JOSE G ANGIANO.

THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS TO MARTINEZ FUNERAL HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL

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04/21/2026

Larry Dean "P*e Wee" Hendrix

Larry Dean Hendrix 66, was born on January 19, 1960, in Odessa, Texas, to Georgia Mae Hendrix. Larry departed this life on April 10, 2026. He was the youngest of five children. He attended Milam Elementary and Blackshear Junior High before attending Ector High School, where he graduated in 1979. While at Ector, Larry was a proud member of the Eagle basketball team.

Larry had a deep love for R&B music, especially the sounds of James Brown and The Temptations. One of his favorite pastimes was relaxing in his lawn chair at Joe Pool Lake in Dallas, Texas, where he enjoyed watching the boats and listening to children play in the water. On Sunday evenings, he could often be found in front of the television cheering on his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed watching his favorite television series, NCIS: New York, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: New Orleans.

Larry was known for being quiet and observant, a man of few words whose presence spoke volumes.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Mae Hendrix; his brother, Howard Taylor; his uncles, Robert and David Lee Hendrix; and Aunt Clarise Hendrix.

He leaves to cherish his memory his six daughters: Tiffani Hendrix, Natasha Green, Ashley Green, Shellena Green, Shonda Bracey, and Mercedes Carter; two sons: Larry Green and Robert Carter; three sisters: Janice Marshall (Bobby), Patricia Wilson, and Marilyn Oyawoye; his significant other, Kristi Washburn and son, Camren; along with 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Larry will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday April 23, 2026 from 1pm to 9 pm at Martinez Funeral Home Inside Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11 am in the Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

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04/20/2026

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04/18/2026

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04/17/2026

Richard Fuentes Castillo Sr.

Richard Fuentes Castillo Sr. 91 of Odessa, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026, at his Residence.

Richard was born in Balmorhea, Texas, to Julian Castillo and Julia Fuentes. He later made Odessa his lifelong home, building a life rooted in family, hard work, and the familiar comfort of the southside’s local cantinas.

He spent 40 dedicated years working as a Plant Operator at General Tire, where he was known affectionately as “Richie.” His humor, loyalty, and easygoing nature earned him lifelong friendships and the respect of everyone who worked alongside him.

On November 9, 1959, Richard married the love of his life, Gloria, and together they shared many devoted years. After her passing in December 2006, Richard continued to carry himself with the same energy, humor, and youthful spirit that defined him throughout his life.

He found joy in the simple routines of his days such as mornings at McDonald’s, afternoons at the park, and selling second‑hand items to anyone he could find. Richard had a gift for making a dollar and an even greater gift for not spending one. From P*eWee, to Brownie, to Harley and finally Logan, he took pride in caring for each family dog and the companionship they brought into his life and home. He loved celebrating his great grandchildren’s birthday parties and being surrounded around his family during holidays, moments that filled him with pride and joy. He spent countless hours playing with his granddaughters Julia, Sophia, Amelia, and Cecilia, who brought him endless happiness and kept his heart young. His one wish was to live long enough for his granddaughters to remember him — and that wish came true.

Richard is preceded in death by:

His parents Julian & Julia CastilloHis wife Gloria CastilloHis daughter Nancy GallardoHis great‑granddaughter Aria Belle Castillo

Richard is survived by a large and loving family, including:

Children: Ricardo Castillo (Nancy), Jose Castillo, Monica Hinojos (Fabian)Grandchildren: Ricky Castillo, Ronnie Castillo, Valerie Kral, Robert Gallardo, Julia Rose, Sophia Hinojos, Amelia Hinojos and Cecilia HinojosGreat‑Grandchildren: Kalyssa, Danielle, Ricardo IV, Aaleyna, Aivyn, Ari’elle, Acyn, Jireh, and Amaris, BrandonHis legacy continues through each of them — in their stories, their laughter, and the strength of the family he helped build.

Pallbearers: Ricky Castillo, Ronnie Castillo, Ricky Castillo IV, Robert Gallardo, Brandon Collier, Ismael Levario

Visitation will be held Tuesday April 21, 2026 from 1pm to 9PM with a Rosary being recited at 7Pm in The Outside Chapel of Martinez Funeral Home The Dixie Location

Mass will be Celebrated at 10AM Wednesday April 22, 2026 at St. Joseph`s Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Elsner officiating.

Interment will follow The Celebrated Mass at Ector County Cemetery The Rosehill Section

Services Entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home The Dixie Location.

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04/16/2026

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04/14/2026

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04/13/2026

Johnnie Mae Carter

Johnnie Mae was born in Clay County, TX, to Jessie Mae (Williams) and Johnny Arthur Walker on February 9, 1934. She graduated from Dunbar High School in Lubbock, TX, in 1952, and pursued a career in service and nursing as an LVN. After completing career courses, she was assigned to the neonatal unit at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX, where she remained until 1978. She took a hiatus from her work to support young women but returned to the Medical Center in 1979 and remained there until her retirement in 1994.

Johnnie Mae was a devout Christian woman and a charter member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church in Odessa, TX. She introduced her family to Christ and raised them to be faithful at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Odessa, TX, where they spent many years worshipping together. As they grew in both faith and love, her guidance and guardianship were consistent. She attended bible study weekly at the senior citizen center and was very active in ALL church activities, not only at her home church but also at many other churches across Odessa. She was a member of the Citywide Mission. She started as a driver for “Meals on Wheels” in the late 90s and did so until 2023. She was a member of the Castanettes Social Club. In recognition of her community involvement in Odessa, she was named a “Hometown Hero” by the BCCO during the 2025 Juneteenth celebration in Odessa.

Johnnie Mae is preceded in death by her husband: James Carter; daughters: Brenda Moore (Richard), Cynthia Patterson (Van), and Andy Carter; son: Ronnie Carter (Lisa), sisters: Dessie Edwards and Lorraine Collins; brothers: Sylvester Jordan (Florence), Ray Walker (Edith), and Charlie Walker (Annis) and grandson: Donnel Lewis.

Those who survive her continue to cherish her memory. She is survived by her son: Darin Carter (Kim) of Manassas, Virginia; daughters: Carmen (Hopie) Yonke and Carlen Reeves of Odessa, TX, Carmen Bryant of Dallas, TX; sister: Ann Shepard of Ft. Worth, TX; 3 special daughters: Sherley Taylor of Odessa, TX, Doris Faye Smith of Amarillo, TX, and Marilyn Foster of Longview, TX; special son: Leroy Hutson of Marshall, TX; 17 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 37 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other friends.

Visitation is set for Friday April 17, 2026, from 1pm-9pm at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.

The Celebration of Life service has been set for 11Am Saturday April 18, 2026, at Living Vision Ministries 325 S Grandview Ave Odessa, TX 79761 with Rev Donald Flinn sharing the eulogy.

Buril will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

She never met a stranger, and she loved to talk. She always had her own opinions and was very willing to share. If a specific opinion needed emphasis, she was not above using “adjectives” – which in her mind equaled “…a good cussin.”

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