Obituaries

Danny Acosta

Danny Acosta

Mar 26, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Danny Acosta of Crane, Texas. He was born May 4, 1949 in Monahans, Texas. He passed unexpectedly at the age of 73 on March 26, 2023.  We lost an amazing Son, Marine, Husband, Father, Friend and POPS. 

 

Danny was a great Educator, Storyteller, Dreamer and A Marine. He served 2 deployments...

Peggy Jean Perry

Peggy Jean Perry

Mar 23, 2023

Peggy Jean Perry was born March 25, 1938 to Homer Tirl and Myrtle Bonney.

 

Peggy attended school in McCamey and Pecos Texas. She graduated from McCamey High School.

 

Peggy married the love of her life in 1957, Jack Alvin Perry. She often told a story that she would hang out clothes every afternoon to catch a glimpse and...

Celia Ramos

Celia Ramos

Mar 20, 2023

Celia Ramos, a loving wife, mother and grandmother left this world on March 20, 2023 at the age of 96.

She was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico and made her life long residence in Presidio, Texas.

Celia is preceded in death by Roberto Ramos Spencer, her husband of 73 years and son Oscar Ramos Valenzuela.

She is survived by her...

Adelia Davis

Adelia Davis

Mar 18, 2023

Adelia Davis, 89, of McCamey, TX, and formerly of Hopkins, MI, passed quietly into the arms of her Heavenly Father at the McCamey Convalescent Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:20pm.

 

She was born in South Haven, MI the daughter of Harold “Bus” Mort and Elna (Jorgensen) Mort.  Adelia was a 1952 graduate of Hopkins, MI High School...

Eduvijes "Vicky" Aguilar

Eduvijes "Vicky" Aguilar

Mar 9, 2023

Eduvijes “Vicky” Villarreal Aguilar was born on October 17, 1946 to Antonio and Manuela Villarreal in Castolon, Tx. She gained her heavenly wings on March 9, 2023.

 

She was married to the love of her life Eliseo “Cheo” February 12, 1965. She was a long-time resident of Crane where she attended the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She was...

Juan R. Carrillo

Juan R. Carrillo

Mar 5, 2023

Juan R. Carrillo, 90, of McCamey, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in McCamey.

 

Juan was born in Zacatecas, Mexico January 13, 1933. 

He came to the United States at 10 years old where he began a life of ranching. He dedicated his life to ranching, training horses and raising his family.

 

He moved to...

Mary A. Cavazos

Mary A. Cavazos

Feb 23, 2023

Mary A. Cavazos passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on October 13, 1954 in Odessa, TX. to Maria Acosta.

 

While working in Grandfalls, TX, she met the Love of her Life (Viejo), Joe Cavazos. They were married in Ralls, TX. on April 28, 1973. After marriage, Mary and Joe...

Angel Daniel Ramirez

Angel Daniel Ramirez

Feb 14, 2023

He who believes in Me, even if he is dead, he will live.

 

Angel was a resident of Crane, TX and a 2019 Crane High School graduate.  He had great friends in school and treasured fun memories about them.  Angel was employed by Tarin Oilfield Services.

 

Since Angel was a child, he was an energetic soul.  Always with...

Felix V. Torres

Felix V. Torres

Feb 12, 2023

Felix V. Torres, 83, former resident of Crane, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Felix was born on November 20, 1939, in Allende Coah., Mexico.

 

Felix was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona R. Torres of 64 years, and an infant daughter, Carmelita; a brother and several sisters.

 

He is survived by four daughters and...

Tammy Rene Vogel

Tammy Rene Vogel

Feb 5, 2023

1962-2023

 

Tammy Rene Vogel, 60, of Rankin Texas gained her heavenly wings on February 5, 2023.

Tammy was born on March 22, 1962 in Monahans Texas to Billy Kyle Vogel Sr and Kathy Jean Vogel (Moody). Tammy was raised and spent her childhood in Monahans Texas before moving to Bangs Texas around 1971. Tammy was known for her kindness...

Marzena Kirkfield

Marzena Kirkfield

Feb 3, 2023

Hazel Marzena Bellamy, better known as Marzena Kirkfield formerly of Sheffield passed into eternal life on Friday February 3rd peacefully in her home in Iraan. She was 74.

 

Marzena, the youngest of five was born April 24th 1949 in Church Hill Tennessee. She lived most of her childhood in Kingsport Tennessee before moving to El Paso Texas in 1967....

Lawrence "Larry" Reed Phillips

Lawrence "Larry" Reed Phillips

Feb 3, 2023

Lawrence Reed Phillips was called home to the Lord on February 3, 2023 with his loving daughter by his side. Affectionately known as Larry, Dad, Uncle Reed or Peepaw, he lived an extraordinary life, full of great love and countless minutes of laughter. 

Larry was a rare breed; strong but gentle, humble, and kind. There was nothing he could not...

Manuela Sanchez

Manuela Sanchez

Feb 1, 2023

Manuela Sanchez of Crane, Tx, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023.        

 

She was born in Balmorhea, Tx, on October 28, 1931, to Engenio and Josefina Gutierrez.

 

Manuela was the youngest child of ten siblings, four brothers, and six sisters.  Early in her childhood, the family moved to Grandfalls, Tx, where Manuela attended school and met the...

Blake Everett Graves

Blake Everett Graves

Jan 29, 2023

Blake Everett Graves

December 10, 1982 – January 29,2023

Blake Everett Graves went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in McCamey, Texas.  He was born on December 10, 1982 in Odessa, Texas.  He grew up in West Texas and Phoenix, Arizona and excelled in sports.  He was a standout athlete in many sports including...

Donald "Don" Robert Garcia

Donald "Don" Robert Garcia

Jan 26, 2023

Donald Robert Garcia, (81), of McCamey, Texas, passed away on January 26th, 2023.

 

Donald, fondly known as Don. Don was born on October 21, 1941. Don was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a mechanic for most of his life. He loved to ride his motorcycle.

 

Preceded in death by his father Leno...

Efrain Ramirez

Efrain Ramirez

Jan 25, 2023

Efrain Ramirez, 49 of Crane, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by his family.

 

Efrain was born on September 21, 1973, in Odessa, Texas to Arturo and Delia Ramirez.  Efrain was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved sitting outside listening to his favorite music and reminiscing of past times with his family...

Kelley Moreno

Kelley Moreno

Jan 21, 2023



Kelley Dawn Bulman Moreno, 50 of Andrews, TX passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 surrounded by her family after a valiant battle against Lung Cancer.

The family will be accepting guests at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home on Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Public visitation is available all day January 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Daniel Dominguez

Daniel Dominguez

Jan 17, 2023

Daniel Dominguez, 31, of Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

 

Rosary will be held at 7pm on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane.  Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Crane.  Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery. ...

Perry Edwards

Perry Edwards

Jan 9, 2023

  Our dear son, Perry Whitley Edwards, 27, went to be with his Lord and Savior  on January 9, 2023. 

Perry was born to Lance and Jencie Edwards on March 5, 1995 and has been a  special gift ever since. He lived in Crane his entire life and was a member of  Tabernacle Baptist Church since childhood. He graduated from...

Vivian Lawson

Vivian Lawson

Jan 7, 2023

Vivian LaJuana (Jackson) Lawson    

Our Precious Mama took her final breath on this earth & waltzed thru heavens Golden Gates, in the early morning hours of January 7, 2023.

Vivian was the firstborn child of 10 born to William Neil & Mary Lois (Pryor) Jackson, both deceased. She was born March 14th, 1939, in Artesia, NM, where she spent...