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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 2004

Page

11

Obituary for Les Fisher of Midland and family bereavement

Les Fisher 75 died May 5 2004 in Midland after Alzheimer's. He married Mary Wells Fisher at TCU in 1951 and worked at Station Construction Rexene and El Paso Products until 1988. He served as an elder at North A Church of Christ and coached youth sports while contributing to Odessa Boys Club and local boards. He is survived by wife Mary and four children, with services May 8 at North A Church of Christ.

Midland Lester William Les) Fisher Mary Wells Fisher Les Station Construction Company TCU Odessa el Paso Products Rexene Mary North Church of Christ Christ God Odessa Boys’ Club Ector County Park Board The Village Place Odessa Christian School Lenia Chism Shauna Robert Thornton Houston Jim Stacie Fisher Flower Mound Ewen Fisher Chad Chism Clay Chism Casey Chism Kagan Thornton Matthew Thornton Trenton Thornton Leslee Bond Zachary Fisher Center In Pasigipesh Megs Ruban Ot Theodore Siartha Presto Vian Vernon Milton J. Namken Giddings the Redeemer Lutheran Church Kathy King James Jason King Dustin King Melissa Amanda Moris Austin Katie King Redeemer Lutheran Church Dean Kelm Sunset Memorial Gardens Bill Hetzler Jim McClelland Bob Syner Tim Hewitt Don Rosentreter Walter Schneider Leland Morris Jerry Bagwell Wilburn Rosentreter Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

Death notices from West Texas families and veterans

Odessa and surrounding areas report multiple death notices including Billy Austin Cherry 77 of Burnet veteran of World War II and owner of Pinner Carpet Co. Lola M Jenkins 92 of Odessa. Daniel B Luna Sr. 83 of Dexter NM. Kevin Pat ONeill 48 of Houston. Tollie H Owens Jr. 74 of Midland. Augustine G Tarango 76 of Pecos. Mary Ellice Cross 69 of Odessa. Graveside or church services planned, with arrangements by local funeral homes. Survivors listed include spouses, children, and extended family across Texas and New Mexico.

Billy Cherry Odessa Billy Austin Cherry Burnet Pinner Carpet Co Seton Highland Lakes Hospital Sunset Memorial Gardens Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Nocona Evelyn Cherry Wilma Jones J.D Joe” Pinner Lola Jenkins Megargel Lola M. Jenkins Medical Center Hospital Megarge West Texas Stanton C.K. Jenkins Ronnie Jenkins Abilene Janette Frank Kaizer, Ore Jackie Jenkins Houston Bernice Witt Augustine Tarango Pecos Augustine G. Tarango Santa Rosa Catholic Church Manuel Munoz Santa Rosa Cemetery Pecos Funeral Home Maria T. Salagado Big Spring Lydia Gomez Ridgecrest Calif Celia Alumnia Midland David Tarango San Angelo Jimmy Tarango Martin Tarango Bradenton Fla Ruben Tarango Arturo Jiminez Frank Tarango Casa Granda Ariz Maria T. Dawson Alicia T. Barreno Margarita Garcia Otilia Garcia Los Angeles

Odessa among 15 Texas cities named Preserve America sites

Odessa joins 14 other Texas communities designated as Preserve America cities at a Texas Historical Commission awards luncheon. The designation offers a road sign logo usage and listing in a community directory. Police program notes reference S W A T, animal control, and a February start with weekly evening meetings at the Odessa Police Department. For more, call 335 3348.

Fort Worth Odessa Texas Preserve America Texas Historical Commission THC White House PreserveAmerica.gov S.W.A

Odessa Police Academy graduation marks 18th class

The Odessa Police Department graduated 14 Odessa residents Thursday from the 18th annual Citizens Police Academy. The free 13 week course exposes civilians to all aspects of police work.

Odessa Police Department Odessa Citizens Police Academy

Burglary Reported At 6300 Block Glenhaven Drive

An Odessa man reported a burglary of his garage with $2000 in golf clubs stolen between 3 30 p m Saturday and 4 30 p m Sunday in the 6300 block of Glenhaven Drive according to police records in the blotter.

Odessa Glenhaven Drive

Midland Police brisket cookout funds officer's daughter's tests

The Midland Police Department hosts a brisket cookout to raise money for medical testing for Officer Tim Newton's daughter Sabrina, age 2, who suffers symptoms of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Lunch runs 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 600 N Lorraine Ave, five dollars per plate. For info call 685 7593.

Midland Midland Police Department Tim Newton Sabrina Lorraine Ave

Hunt Still On For Robbery Suspect

Odessa police detectives pursue a man suspected of stabbing a 24 year old in a late night holdup. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as the search continues through the area.

Hunt Odessa

Odessa man charged with possession of controlled substance

A 30-year-old Odessa man was arrested at 8 45 p m in the 3300 block of North Jackson Avenue on possession of a controlled substance. Gabriel Oswaldo Melendez 817 E 16th St was released Thursday from the Ector County Detention Center on a 15 000 bond. Unauthorized use of a vehicle All American Chevrolet 500 W Second St reported a 38 115 gray 2004 Chevrolet Suburban stolen between 8 a m and noon Wednesday.

Odessa Jackson Avenue Gabriel Oswaldo Melendez 16Th St Ector County Second St

Rosin Hoop Facts By The Numbers

Texas K 12 districts total 1 037 and students 4.3 million. The overall school budget covers federal and state funds and bond construction exclusion. The state local portion totals 28 billion dollars. A transfer of 1 billion dollars moves from property wealthy to property poor districts.

Texas

Stabbing After Wal-Mart Shoplifting Arrest Made

Park area incident after alleged shoplifting at Wal Mart on John Ben Shepperd Parkway led to a confrontation in which Woods sustained a single stab wound to the back and was treated and released. Samuel Mireles Pineda, 41, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated robbery, held on a $100,000 bond. The other suspect fled. description: around 5 feet 6 inches, 180 pounds, black hair with tattoos, fled in a white Chevrolet pickup with a camper shell.

UTPB Graduation Set for Saturday Address by Regent Estrada

More than 3,000 people are expected at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin spring graduation Saturday. The 31st annual commencement will begin at 9 a.m. outside near the Mesa Courtyard, recognizing 285 graduates. Regent Robert Estrada will deliver the address. The Lone Star Brass will open with Pomp and Circumstance, and Laverne Love will sing the anthem. A reception follows in the Mesa Courtyard. if weather turns inclement, the ceremony moves under the Mesa Courtyard.

University of Texas of the Permian Basin Mesa Courtyard Robert Estrada University of Texas System Estrada Dallas Estrada Hinojosa and Company Inc Lone Star Brass Laverne Love Mesa Courtard Yard

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Lester W. Fisher, Jr Hubbard-Kelly Paneral N. Alleghaney Daniel Luna Roswell N.M Daniel B. Luna Sr Dexter St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Juan Montoya South Park Cemetery Ballard Imperial Eladio Luna Carlsbad Daniel Luna Jr Manuel Luna Javier Luna Socorro Pineda Imelda Myers Isela Green Poplar Bluff Elisa Velasco Silvia Legrand Fayetteville Ark Frank Luna Lake Arthur McCamey Tiburcia Alvarado Elisa Rios Kevin O’neill Kevin Pat” O’neill Memorial Hermann Hospital Calvary Christian Fellowship Church Humble Rodney Bryant Chris Reed South Houston R.C Gwen O’neill Wimberly Kerry Pendergrass Lubbock Seana Stidham Amarillo Erin O'Neill Palo Pinto Tollie Owens Jr Riverside Tollie H. Owens Jr Riverside National Cemetery Sierra Mortuary Winnsboro Bruce Owens Paul Owens Irvine Linda Morreson San Diego Cathy Bjorklund Costa Mesa Cleo Owens Bill Owens Gene Owens California Mary Cross Mary Ellice Cross Odessa American Business ADV America OPD Academy MPD Rosin Hoop Ra When Wo Ahders Pol. Pol. Adv Paula Adders Frank Deaderick
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