Obituaries
Manuel Cadena Sr.
Jan 8, 2022
Manuel Cadena Sr passed away on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born October 20th,1929, to Jose and Gabriela Cadena in Brackettville Texas. He married Alvina Sandoval on August 30th,1953, in Brackettville Texas and they moved to Crane in 1956. Manuel Cadena Sr was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He survived by his children...
Davene Abalos
Jan 7, 2022
Davene Yosenda Abalos, 51, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Odessa. Davene was born on July 14, 1970, in Rankin, and had lived in Odessa most of her life. She loved listening to Spanish music, especially with her grandmother, and being around family. Davene was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Odessa. She...
Douglas Wayne Woodfin
Jan 7, 2022
Douglas Wayne Woodfin, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Crane Memorial Hospital. Doug was born in Wharton, TX on October 24, 1941, and was a graduate of Rankin High School. Doug was a truck driver/supervisor for 62 years. He was an avid golfer. In his younger years he also loved to fish. Most days he...
Mario Delgado
Jan 5, 2022
Mario Delgado was born in Ozona, Texas on August 12, 1963, and was called home on January 5, 2022. Mario was raised in Sheffield, TX and he graduated from Iraan High School and Denton College. He was passionate about playing his many guitars and singing. Mario was a hunter, fisherman, and loved grilling and entertaining many friends and family. Mario...
Miguel Dominguez
Jan 5, 2022
Miguel Dominguez, 38 of Crane Texas passed away January 5, 2022, at Monahans Memorial Hospital. He was born October 22, 1983 in Monahans Texas. He was a derrick hand for Atlas Well Service. Miguel was an amazing and loving father to all his children. He had a laugh and smile that was so contagious. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Jesus C. Gonzalez
Jan 4, 2022
Jesus C. Gonzalez Jesus “Chuy” Gonzalez of Crane, TX was a caring husband, father and grandfather. He passed away on January 4, 2022, at the age of 85. Born in Langtry, TX and raised in Rankin, TX, he later married Guadalupe Lopez and made their home in Crane. Jesus is survived by his son Jessie and his wife Rosalinda Gonzalez...
Cindy Jean Braden
Dec 22, 2021
On December 22, 2021, our sweet Mom, Gramma, sister, and aunt, Cindy Jean Braden, went home to Heaven. She was best known for her “all in brand of love,” and a home where all felt welcomed. Cindy impacted her family and friends with her genuine care and her unceasing willingness to share. She made us laugh with such joy and...
LaQuitta Joy DeGraffenreid
Dec 17, 2021
LaQuitta Joy Cottrell DeGraffenreid August 10, 1943 - December 17, 2021, 78, of Crane passed on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. Joy was born to Arthur C. and Ruby Cottrell on August 10, 1943 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. She married James Harland DeGraffenreid on August 30, 1959. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother...
Jose Melendez
Dec 16, 2021
Jose H. Melendez, 84, of McCamey, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Midland. Jose immigrated to the US in the late 1950’s, where he worked at farms in California and Colorado, before settling in McCamey, TX. There he met Antonia Rejino. He married Antonia, started a family, and later built their family home with his bare hands. Always...
Johnny A. Dominguez
Dec 13, 2021
Johnny A. Dominguez, a longtime resident of Crane, TX, passed away on Monday, December 13th, 2021 at the age of 77 after being admitted to the hospital a few weeks earlier. Johnny is survived by his wife, Lydia S. Dominguez; his children, Ricardo Dominguez, Juan A. Dominguez, and Steve Santos; his brothers Emilio Dominguez, Nemorio Dominguez, Dario Dominguez and Guillermo...
Pedro C. Rodriguez
Dec 10, 2021
Pedro C. Rodriguez Sr. “Welo” February 22, 1941 - December 10, 2021 Pedro Rodriguez Sr., age 80, better known as “Welo” passed from this life peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was born to the late Miguel and Guadalupe Rodriguez on February 22, 1941. He married the love of his life Maria on...
Rosita Beatrice De Hoyos
Dec 9, 2021
Rosita Beatrice De Hoyos born on July 8 1962, in San Antonio Texas. Born to Trinidad and Cipriana Contreras. Rosa was a very humble soul who loved to spend time with all of her family. Those who knew her knew she was a very loving, caring and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Rosa loved to laugh, dance and...
Roy Damron
Dec 6, 2021
Roy Lee Damron Jr., 85, of Rifle, Colorado passed away December 6, 2021, after a short illness. Roy was born March 13, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas. He was the son of Merle and Roy Lee Damron. He grew up in Crane, Texas where he lived with his parents, grandmother, Nilla Balkum, brothers, Jack and George and sister Suder. Roy...
Sergio Salcedo Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
Sergio Salcedo Jr. “Pelon” fought a long battle against COVID that irreversibly damaged his lungs. He was going to be receiving a lung transplant soon. However, he has received the best lungs and beautiful, white wings. He went to his eternal home with our Heavenly Father on December 4, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1984 in Rankin, TX....
Betty Pharaoh
Dec 2, 2021
For those who have labored for the Lord in their earthly lives and to the loved ones that mourn for them… “-to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion -to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes -the oil of gladness instead of mourning -and a garment of praise instead of despair.”...
Raymundo L. Carrasco
Nov 29, 2021
Raymundo Carrasco, 75, of Crane, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Odessa. Raymundo Carrasco was born in La Esmeralda, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1946. He grew up in a loving and large family. Being the second youngest he was very loved and protected. He was raised in a farming community. On one occasion, as a small boy his father...
Olivia Sanchez
Nov 4, 2021
Olivia Barrera Sanchez was born on February 13, 1934 in Sanderson Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was active in the church choir and opened her home to numerous church activities. She was a loving mom, grandma, and friend and is remembered by family and friends as always having her stove on and ready...
Chris Jones
Oct 31, 2021
Michael “Chris” Jones of Midlothian Texas passed away at Mansfield Methodist hospital on October 31st 2021 at the age of 53 years old. Visitation will be held Friday November 5th from 5-7 PM, and services will be held November 6th at 11 AM at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home with graveside service to follow. Chris was born September 12th 1968 to Durwood...
Lucille Annette Balko
Oct 30, 2021
LUCILLE ANNETTE BALKO - Lucille A Balko, 85, died October 30, 2021 at Manor Park of Midland. She was born February 19, 1936 in Sherman, TX. She is the daughter of Howard and Ruby Cecil, who both preceded her in death. Lucille graduated from Bells High School. She Married her first husband Virgil Paglusch, who served in the Air Force....
George L. Taylor
Oct 23, 2021
George Lee Taylor, 82, beloved husband, father and friend passed away on October 23, 2021 in McCamey, Texas. George was born on November 29, 1938 in Lone Grove, TX. He graduated from McCamey High School in 1956, and due to his love for the community he became a life long resident. He married Sylvia Leach of McCamey on February 14,...
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