Freddy Deras Hinojos

1938 - 2016

ODESSA Freddy has left the building. In the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found a Beloved, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Dear Friend, Freddy Deras Hinojos. Mr. Hinojos, 78, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Medical Center Hospital. Freddy was born January 27, 1938 in Royalty, Texas to Santos and Delfina Deras Hinojos, He was preceded in death by his parents, Santos and Delfina Deras Hinojos; two brothers, Esquiel Hinojos and Alfredo Hinojos; and one sister, Irene Hinojos. Surviving sisters are Juanita Lujan and Carolina Calderon of Dallas, Sarah Jacques of Midland, and brother Armando Hinojos of Pecos.

Freddy attended the Monahans school system where he played football and graduated in 1959. He then enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany and served as a military policeman. Freddy returned to West Texas and married Linda C. Galindo of Pecos. They have two sons, Paul Anthony Hinojos of Pecos and Carlos Cain Hinojos of Richardson; 8 grandchildren, Paul Anthony, Maddison, Tristan, Caileigh, Atakin, Teegan, Kieran, and Keelan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Freddy and Linda moved to Del Rio, Texas where he worked for a finance company and later for Del Rio Bank and Trust. While in Del Rio he was very active with the United Civic Organization where he coached and served as President.

They later moved to Monahans where he went to work at First State Bank, now known as West Texas State Bank. He was a pioneer as the first Hispanic loan officer for the bank and helped many people in the Monahans area, retiring as a Senior Vice President. He served on many boards and was a Past President of the Lions Club and was also a past City Councilman of Monahans. He was instrumental in the creation of the Head Start programs in Monahans and Pecos.

He was a true Monahans Lobo and a fan. He would attend games when possible or drive to the nearest point where he could listen to the game on a radio.

Freddy's final job was at Walmart in Odessa where he would never meet a stranger. He would visit with old acquaintances and make new friends on a daily basis. He was a humble man with a big heart.

We, the Hinojos Family, would like to take this time and express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for all your prayers, and especially your presence with us during this most difficult time. May God Bless You All Abunduntly.

Pallbearers will be: Justin Nixon, Justin Helms, Rudy Calderon, Edward Hinojos, Joe Ray Jaquez, Hector Roman, Andy Roman & Andre Roman.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm and Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 9am to 9pm, with a Rosary at 7 pm at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home (601 N. Alleghaney, Odessa, Texas 79761, (432) 332-0991). Mass will be celebrated at 10am Friday, March 4, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (907 S. Dixie Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79761, (432) 337-2213), In lieu of flowers, at The Family's Request Lets Honor Dads Memory but more his legacy by Sharing & Giving the gift of love with your monetary donation to a Charitable Cause, especially with love to Children in his Memory. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Services entrusted to Odessa & Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Homes.