Obituaries

Theresa J. Keener, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 23, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Born on October 2, 1931, in St. Hedwig, Texas, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to her family.

Antonio “Tony” Mesa Urias, 82, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on March 13, in Fort Stockton. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 18, from 10 a.m.

Lawrence Wyatt “Doc” Holladay, 75, of San Angelo, Texas passed away unexpectedly on March 4, at his ranch in San Angelo. Lawrence was born November 26, 1949, in Monahans, Texas, to William Wyatt Holladay and Betty Jane McNeely Holladay.

Our beloved Encarnasion Riojas “Chonita” Baiza was called to heaven by our loving Father and husband Elpidio on Sunday, March 9, in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Isabel Sanchez Gomez, a remarkable woman who graced this world for 92 wonderful years. Isabel passed peacefully on February 21, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and unwavering love.

Tracy Lea Frierson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, gently departed this life on March 4, at the age of 59. She was born on November 11, 1965, in Sanderson, Texas, to Norman and Marilyn Gladson. Tracy embodied kindness, wisdom, and steadfast love, and her warm spirit and incredible generosity left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Amanda M. Garrison, a radiant soul born on October 25, 1981, in Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 26, in Odessa, Texas. Amanda’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished most, particularly her beloved family and the children she worked with.

Guadalupe Celaya Gonzales, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully in Fort Stockton, Texas, on February 20, at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1944, in Fort Stockton, she lived her life steeped in the traditions and values of her community.

Dorothy Ann Smetak Wilkerson, 81, of Proctor, Texas passed peacefully from this life on February 14, 2025. She was born August 14, 1943, in Marble Falls, Texas to Frank Smetak and Rosa Grones Smetak.

Gloria Sanchez was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Florentino and Juanita Ramos. She was ninety-nine years old and would have been 100 years old on April 11.