Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

 

Nancy (Nan) Helen Parker Crider, 83, of Crane, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family. 

 

Nancy was born on August 22, 1939, in Abilene, Texas, to Floyd and Maureen Parker.  She grew up in Wickett, Texas, attended Monahans High School, and soon after her graduation, she...

Jul 5, 2023

Lula Adair Caldwell, 92, of Crane, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Crane.

Lula was born on May 14, 1931, in Nowata, Oklahoma. Lula married Billy Deans Caldwell on August 6, 1949.

 

Billy and Lula raised 3 sons in Crane, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Crane.  Lula worked at Crane Food store...

Jul 1, 2023

Barbara Armstrong Woody

October 7, 1954 - July 1, 2023

 

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Barbara was able to rest at ease as she entered a greater place for eternal peace. Barbara had been a resident of Crane for the past 30 years.

 

Barbara began her earthly journey on October 7, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of...

Jun 30, 2023

Maria Ines Sanchez, 78, of Crane, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home.

 

Maria was born on January 21, 1945, in Mexico.  She was a longtime resident of Crane living here most of her life.  Maria was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and was a homemaker.

 

Maria enjoyed going to garage sales...

Jun 28, 2023

Alvaro Sanchez passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  He was born in Ciudad Acuna, CoahuiIa Mexico on November 25, 1963.  He worked for Xtream Solutions as a pusher. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Herlinda Sanchez.   He is survived by his wife, Rachel Lopez Sanchez; sons Alvaro Sanchez, Alvaro S. Lopez; daughter Diana...

Jun 19, 2023

 

Juan Raul “El Comstock” Garza Zuñiga Sr.

August 02, 1948 - June 19, 2023

 

Juan Garza Sr. went to his eternal home with our Heavenly Father on June 19, 2023. He was born on August 02, 1948 in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico.

 

He is survived by his wife, Elva Leticia Garza, his children, Paulina, Eunice, Ricardo, Juan Jr,...

Jun 19, 2023

The cowboy rides away…

Carlos Peña Baiza, 70, of McCamey, Tx passed away June 19, 2023.

 

Carlos was born on July 27, 1952 in McCamey where he also raised his family. 

He met his spouse in Ft. Stockton at a carnival on June 23, 1968, he would walk 42 miles to Ft. Stockton every chance he got to see...

Jun 15, 2023

Michael Shawn Harris, 44, of Crane, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023,  in Midland.

 

Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Parker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery.

 

Michael was born on November 9, 1978, in Iraan, Texas.  He had lived...

Jun 13, 2023

Dekota Mason Scott was born on January 20, 2005 and joined our Lord and Savior on June 13, 2023 at the young age of eighteen. 

 

Dekota graduated from Crane High School on May 27, 2023.  He was a hard worker from a young age and was excited to start his journey as a young adult.  He joined Foss...

Jun 11, 2023

Clyde Gordon Holder 93, of Rankin, Texas passed from this life June 11, 2023.

 

Gordon was born on March 16,1930 to Allan and Madge Holder. He graduated from Rankin High School in 1947. In 1948 he joined the Army and served until 1952. Once he got out of the service, he roughnecked in the oilfield until he found his...

Jun 1, 2023

Mario Alberto Mesa, age 49, of Wyalusing, PA, and formerly of Destin, FL, and McCamey, TX, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2023, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, surrounded by his loving PA family. 

Mario was born on June 16, 1973, in Brownfield, Terry County, TX, a son of Frank G. Mesa and the late Olga G....

May 29, 2023

May 23, 2023

Dario Dominguez, 72, of Imperial, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at this home.

Dario was born on January 12, 1951, in Imperial and had lived there all his life. He was a Catholic and a member of the Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Imperial.Dario worked for the Buena Vista ISD as the Maintenance Supervisor as well as...

May 8, 2023

Marie Rose Massey was born on February 24, 1948 in Henryetta, Ok to Everette Wils and Stella Rose Kuykendall.  She passed away at home on May 8, 2023.

              

Her family relocated to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1949.   They stayed in Hobbs until 1965 when her dad was transferred to Crane with Gulf Oil Company.  She graduated from Crane...

May 8, 2023

Private services will be held

Apr 24, 2023

Rebecca Nan Owen left this life peacefully on April 24,2023. Surrounded by family.

 

Nan was born in Sweetwater, TX on April 14, 1946. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers, and her parents Albert P.K. Shipp and mother Nelle Shipp.

 

She is survived by her three...

Apr 24, 2023

Rose Ann Norwood, 68, of Odessa, and formerly of McCamey, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Midland.

 

Rose was born on October 25, 1954, in McCamey, Texas.  She was a longtime resident of McCamey.  Rose retired from Chevron having worked as a planner and scheduler. She loved reading romance novels and spending time with her family. Rose...

Apr 22, 2023

Longtime Crane resident, Esperanza “Hope” Hall, passed away on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.  Hope was born on October 8, 1945 in Ft Stockton, Texas.  Hope lived in Kermit through her childhood and got to Crane as fast as she could to raised her children.  She soon met and married the love of her life, Don Hall in 1970. Together, they raised their children....

Apr 17, 2023

Our darling Evangelina (Angie) Saenz tragically left her loved ones on April 17th, 2023. Angie leaves behind the love of her life, Rene S. Saenz of Odessa, Texas.  The good Lord blessed her with two loving sons, Adrian Luna of McCamey, Texas and Rene Saenz, Jr. of Odessa and her beautiful daughter, Tina Saenz also of Odessa.  Angie’s various grandchildren...

Apr 15, 2023

Curtiss Dale Chipman battled his illness with strength and grace. He passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 surrounded by family at his daughters home.

 

Curtiss was born in Millsap, Texas on May 2, 1935. He attended Crane High School from 1950-1954. He was involved in basketball, band and was Senior Class Favorite. Curtiss retired from El Paso...