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He was born Jan. 27, 1925, in St. Augustine, Tx., during WWII joined the United States Navy in October of 1942, served at Guadal Canal and in the Phillipine Islands as a ship cook and on the land crew. Burial was in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Upon retiring from their respective teaching careers, Paul and Marge divided their time between their homes in Crane and Pecos and his early experiences as a cowboy are responsible for his reputation as one of the foremost folk humorists in the United States. Survivors include one son, Concepcion Lujan, Jr. of Odessa; one daughter, Blasa Nino of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Jose Lujan of Van Horn, Manuel Lujan of Chihuahua, Mexico; four sisters, Socorro Lujan of Lubbock, Monce Lujan of Hobbs, N.M., Faustina Lujan of McCamey, Gabina Lujan of Hobbs, N.M.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Smith, Jr. John George Buddy Ross Jr., 76, of Pecos, died Friday, Feb.6, 2009, in Bedford, Tx. Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at St. Catherines Catholic Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to their favorite youth organization. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Aurelio and Manuela Acosta of Pecos; seven sons, Melvin Sparkman of Big Spring, Amando Mondie Esparza of Odessa, Alfonso and Jesse Esparza of Midland, Wayne Sparkman of Pecos, Rodney Sparkman Jr. of West Bountiful, Utah, Jim Sparkman of Sylacauga, Alabama; eight daughters, Martha Sparkman of San Antonio, Louise Travae of Dublin, Mary Franco of Pecos, Virginia Jones of Irving, Sylvia Hernandez of Ft. Stockton, Susan Reyes and Patricia Sparkman of Pecos, Cynthia Sparkman of Round Rock; four sisters, Concha Swanson of El Paso, Amelia Reyes, Rosa Payan, Mary Pallan of Pecos; 46 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Survivors include her parents, Heather and Jake Fowler; brother, Joshua Fowler; maternal grandparents, Judy and A.J. Nora Nunez Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Custer City, Okla. She was born Aug. 19, 1928, in Custer City, Okla., was a longtime Pecos resident, had been employed at Anthonys and Williams Department Stores, was a volunteer for the West of the Pecos Museum and was a member of the Methodist Church. Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9, at Dalton and Sons Funeral Chapel in Lewisville. Survivors include his wife Blanca Aldaz of San Antonio; two sons, Fermin Aldaz of Texas City, Danny Aldaz of Garland; one daughter, Denise Giraldo of San Antonio; three sisters, Anita Rivera of Pecos, Irene Salazar and Tina Navarette of Odessa and four grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Arnulfo Carrasco of Pecos, Gabriel Lee Ulate of Pecos, Bobby Carrasco of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Celia Ulate and Mary Ramos of Pecos; one brother, Nick Carrasco of Pecos; one sister, Manuela Contrers of Pecos; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Levario was preceded in death by one son, Michael Levario and his mother, Francisca Levario. Buck was born in El Paso, Texas on January 28, 1922 to Ralph Vernon Davis and Virginia Mae Ryan. Georgette and Gloria Marshall, co-archivists, wrote the history of the congregation that was published in the directory and featured in a special newspaper article. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at Fairview Cemetery. She served in United Methodist Women for many years, leading them as president for several terms. He was well loved by all and will be deeply missed. Hooker was preceded in death by a brother, Dwight Hooker. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday in Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Reverend Zach Tunnell . Wilson started teaching in the Pecos Barstow Toyah School District in 1956, the Pecos Chamber of Commerce awarded Teacher of Year to her in 1988, was a member of the Merry Wives Club and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos. He was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Pecos, had served in the U.S. Army, was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. She was born April 29, 1957, in Coyame, Chih., Mexico, was a longtime Coyanosa resident, a homemaker and a Catholic. Jake loved his family, especially his grandchildren. She was born Sept. 30, 2003, in Odessa and was a Catholic. Rosary is at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Eldorado. Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial in Mt. He graduated from Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock in 1986, but found his true calling serving families through his position as a funeral director in Levelland. Until that day, we live with the precious memories of our daddy. 2006 ObituariesPecos Enterprise She was preceded in death by her husband and son, Charlie Nichols. Survivors include one son, Roberto Ramirez of Pecos and two sisters, Lila Ortiz and Yaya Vaquero of Julimes, Mexico. Mass will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Bernardito Getigan officiating. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In 1947 he relocated back to Texas with his wife, Ilamae, and their four children. B.V. Shaw, 89, died Sunday, May 24, 2009. Frank Slack passed away on January 24, 2009, with his family at his side. She was born Dec. 8, 1923 to Calistro and Leonora (Avila) Garcia in Barstow, spent her early years in Texaswhere shemet and married her husband of 56 years Eduardo Armendariz. and the sun has set for me, Ramona Salcido, loved as family, cared for the Bickleys for 38 years. He graduated from Balmorhea High School in May of 1964. Raul Ornelas officiating. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Monday, May 26 at Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel with Father Fabian Rodriguez officiating. Alberto Hinojos, 86, of Pecos, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Reeves County Hospital. Barmore was born March 17, 1920 to Oscar and Clora DePrang in Novice, Tx., was a wonderful wife, mother and seamstress, the perfect example for all to follow. The city in turn honored him as Citizen of the Year. Reyes R. Lujan, 78, of Marfa, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Survivors include her parents, Danny Luna Hernandez of Pecos, her mother, Cristina Ortiz of Pecos; grandparents, Martin and Cathy Ortiz and Johnny and Maria Hernandez, all of Pecos; one brother, E.J. He married Lydia Baeza of Pecos in 1967, and made their home in Abilene. Burial will be in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Section. A native of Pecos and a long time resident of Austin, Gordon worked for the State of Texas and Lumbermans Investment Corporation. Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia Renteria of Walnut Grove, Calif.; one sister, Elisa Carrera of Pecos and two grandchildren. While in college he met Billie Shields. Survivors include one daughter,Gloria Fierro; and two sisters, Elisa Fierro of Ojinaga, Mexico, Maria Luisa Ramirez of Jal, N.M.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Throughout his years in agriculture he served as president of the Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association and as a director of the National Cotton Council. Joan Margaret (Smith) Porter, 69, of Lockney, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Lockney Health and Rehabilitation Center. He played bass guitar in the Fat Daddys band, Survivors include one son, Jim Gunn of Austin; two daughters, Faye Johnson of Fort Stockton, Kitty Ann Gunn of Snyder; two brothers, Jim Gunn of Long Beach, Calif., Ray Lindsay of Pecos; four sisters, Mary Driskell, Hazel Lindsay, Helen Lindsay, Una Jean Vickers, all of El Paso; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ; 20 Grandchildren; 37 Great-Grandchildren; and 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Guadalupe Christian Camp in Queen, NM with Rusty Smith officiating. She is also survived by a few adopted children Billy McNeil, Velma Robey, Valree Thompson, Fred and Sharon Sanchez, Evelyn Osborn, Sammy Dominguez and Nancy Ingram. For all you have done for us? Burkholder was preceded in death by his parents, Walter G. and Annie Lee Burkholder. Survivors include his wife, Margarita Perez of Pecos; three sons, Jorge Perez of Parrar, Mexico, Gustavo and Arturo Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; eight daughters, Yolanda P. Moreno, Susana P. Ramirez, Josefina P. Martinez, Leticia Perez, all of Jimenez, Mexico, Ana Sanchez of Littleton, Colo., Silvia Perez, Valentina Muro and Maria Petra Muro of Pecos; one brother, Francisco Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; three sisters, Ramona Aguineaga, Maria Alvarado, Rosario Perez of Jimenez, Mexico; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Cook; one daughter, Carita Cook; two brothers, Ernest and Johnny Lee Cook; one sister, Jo Ann Beauchamp; two grandchildren; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born Jan. 4, 1960, in Pecos, was a lifetime Pecos resident, a finance/payroll clerk and a Catholic. He was born Aug. 30, 1991, in Pearsall, Tx., had been a resident of Burnet most all his life, was a 2009 graduate of Burnet High School who enjoyed artwork and drawing. Step-daughter, Kay and husband Kent Knab. In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations be made to The Cowboy Hall of Fame in Pecos or The West of the Pecos Museum. She was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Sweetwater, was a lifetime Barstow resident, a housewife and a Catholic. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Johnsons Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Julia (Ross) Wilson born May 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas graduated from Lamar High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. In the early 1900s, African American children could only attend school seasonally. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mission Funeral Home in San Antonio. Eliazer V. Sauceda, 37, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at his residence. She was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Gorman, Tx., to Shorty Welch and Thelma Cleo Merworth, was raised and attended school in Pecos, attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine and retired from Mobil Oil. Powell Funeral Home of Searcy is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Balmorhea Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, last year. She will be sadly missed. Eubank was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of 57 years and three sisters. Howell "Andrew" Lewis, 72, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at his home in Veribest, Tx. He left this world with his wife of 42 years, Carolyn, right by his side. Survivors include one son, James Edward Jeff Fisher of Big Spring; two daughters, Tommy Sugar and James Acker, Donna Hill both of Pecos; one brother, Billy Jim Simmons of Fort Worth; one sister, Tommie Lou Wilcoxson of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Also, from 1963-1968 she served as County & District Clerk for Stephens County. Contreras was preceded in death by both parents, Abelino and Maxima Gonzales. Pecos Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born July 4, 1953, in Santa Fe, N.M., was a railroad conductor and a Methodist. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. He participated in cotton trade negotiations on behalf of the State Department. Martinez Smith Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangments. Scott received numerous honors and served his community on countless boards and committees, but he was proudest of the work he did as board member and President of the West of the Pecos Museum which opened in 1963 and became a centerpiece of the Pecos community. She was born June 2, 1915, in Travis County to George and Heddi (Miller) Rose. Roman inspired his family by his faith in Jesus Christ. Peaceful Garden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Her aunt Amanda & Eugene Garcia, cousins Isaiah & Aubury Garcia all of San Antonio. He was the foundation of our family, always there to help out and answer the many questions all of us had for him, and was devoted to his wife, mother and children. Survivors include his wife, Felipa Santos S. Abila of Pecos; three sons, Florentino Abila of Barstow, Reyes and Frank Abila of Pecos; two daughters, Olivia Abila Boatman of Pecos, Mickey Reygosa of Midland; one brother, Crispin Abila of Corcran, Calif.; one sister, Viviana Abila and numerous grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Pecos Funeral Home. 79701. Service Information: Time, Day, Date: 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 09, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Emma Villanueva of Pecos; one son, Robert Villanueva of Pecos and one daughter, Carmen Thomas of El Paso. In 2006, the couple relocated to Austin in order to be in the same nursing facility that would meet their individual needs. Roberto Villanueva, 74, of Pecos, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Midland. She was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Barstow, was a lifetime Balmorhea resident, a housekeeper and a Catholic. He was born March 10, 1928, in Clinton, Okla., in 1947 he went to work for the Western Auto Store in Altus, Okla., then Elk City, Okla. and Lubbock, Tx. Faye Kelly, 78, of Pecos, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at Reeves County Hospital. He was born Aug. 10, 1979, in Van Horn, was a laborer and a Catholic. Anna L. (Cramer) Elam, 84, of Monahans, (formerly of Ft. Stockton) died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at the Monahans Managed Care Center in Monahans. grandson Patrick Venegas, siblings Natividad Madrid and Guadalupe Herrera Rev. Ricardo Ontiveros, 63, of Pecos, died Sept. 17, 2007, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born June 2, 1915, in Travis County to George and Heddi (Miller) Rose. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, at Balmorhea Cemetery in Balmorhea. 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