Saint Francis and the idea of sainthood in Catholic tradition
Francis studied poverty and preaching with the Franciscans and sought to live by example rather than possessions. He founded the first creche, received the stigmata, and is cited as modeling universal love for all creatures. The piece notes saints, Holy Day observance, and Padre Pio.
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Rodriguez
Francis
Pfeifer
Egypt
Iraq
Middle East
Christ
Jesus
Padre Pio
Pio
Pietrelcina
Rome
Abraham Lincoln
Paul
Heaven
Death notices from San Angelo Comanche and Odessa
Death notices for Ray Smith Sr 66 of Odessa died Oct 2 2002 services at St Pauls in San Angelo arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home survivors Blaine Tim and Clyde Ray Smith Jr Norma Jean Sizemore 3 grandchildren John R Wooten 86 Comanche former oilfield mechanic died Oct 4 2002 graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home born Fluvanna survivors Ozella Wilson 26 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren 6 great grandchildren Lillie Graham 97 Odessa died Oct 4 2002 services pending Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home
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Ray Smith Sr
San Angelo
Clyde Ray Smith Sr
Odessa
Medical Center Hospital
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Odessa Funeral Home
Sherwood
Blaine Smith
Tim Smith
Mansfield
Clyde Ray Smith Jr
Norma Jean Sizemore
John Wooten
John R. Wooten
Comanche
Abilene
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Roy Don Wooten
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
Fluvanna
Ozella Wilson
John Ray Wooten
Midland
Marvin Wooten
Jack Wade Wooten
Glenn Wooten
Venus
Edward Wooten
Dean Wooten
Lillie Graham
Odessa Regional Hospital
Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home
Blessing ceremony blesses pets and children at school
McIntyre and Sandi Jones describe a school blessing where many children bring pets. Emily Osborn, eleven, brings three cats saying the rite helps them live longer and healthier lives. Parents emphasize caring for animals as brothers and sisters and the joy of sharing pets with classmates.
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Fountain of Youth
McIntyre
Sandi Jones
Rambo
Jones
Emily Osborn
Osborn
BLOTTER: Odessa crime reports include assaults and thefts
Police blotter items show an Odessa man with a knife attack on West Mable Street between 3 and 3 45 a m. Burglary on Cummings Drive occurred Aug 14 to Aug 16. Credit card abuse, deadly conduct, and fraud involve multiple parties and dates. Vehicle thefts include a 2001 Ford F250, a 1995 Chevy 1500, and a 2001 Chrysler 300M tied to addresses on Verde Avenue, Roger Avenue, and Lindberg Road.
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Odessa
West Mable Street
Cummings Drive
Cypress
Verde Avenue
Roger Avenue
Lindberg Street
Odessa man denied bond after standoff and parole accusation
A 26 year old Odessa man arrested Thursday after a standoff with Ector County sheriff's deputies was denied bond Friday on a separate parole violation charge. Sheriff Mark Donaldson said Vaughn would not be charged in Ector County and he is held at the Ector County Detention Center. The suspect reportedly spent five hours negotiating before voluntarily walking outside.
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Odessa
Ector County
Two Odessa clergy and patriarchs mourned in editorials
Obituaries from Odessa report the death of Fred Chapo Dominguez at 86 on October 4 2002 in Avalon Nursing Centerborn February 11 1916 in Marfa Texas and survived by wife Dora daughter Mary Sanchez son Freddie six grandchildren seven great grandchildren with services from Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors including a rosary October 6 and a Mass October 7 at St Anthonys Catholic Church Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens A second notice recalls Rev Dr John Rasco who died October 3 2002 born October 4 1912 in Prattville Alabama served as Odessa First Baptist Church pastor for 24 years and is survived by multiple relatives A memorial service is set for 3 p m October 6 2002 at First Baptist Church in Odessa
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Odessa
Fred “Chapo” Dominguez
Avalon Nursing Center
Marfa
Texas
Vivian
Frank W. Wilson
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Dora Dominguez
Mary Sanchez
Freddie Dominguez
John Rasco
Medical Center Hospital
Prattville
Ala
William Austin
Glennie Sellers Rasco
Rasco
Texarkana
First Baptist Church
Audrey Chartier
Roy Rasco
San
Zeke
Las Vegas
Nev
Dawn
Christy
Toni
Richardson
Michael Chartier
Susan
Wiley
Taylor
Heather
Kevin Chartier
Hurst
Odessa American Death Notice Policy Summary
The Odessa American publishes death notices without charge for residents within its 21 county circulation and for spouses and close relatives living outside the area. Notices may be subject to length limits. full obituaries are available for a fee. Notices received by 4 p.m. publish next day. call 333 7770 for details.
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Odessa American
Health officials search for children who played with bat
Midland Texas health officials pursue children who may have touched a bat at a patriotic event. The bat remains unfound raising uncertainty over rabies exposure. Kathy Parker notes early action is crucial as several boys and a girl were near the scene and could require treatment if exposed.
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Midland
Texas
Department of Health
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Serta Montclair
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