He married Virginia Barrientes on January 4, 1959. He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He loved to watch “The Price is Right,” western shows like “Big Valley,” “Bonanza,” and especially loved “Walker, Texas Ranger.” Otimio loved playing with his dog Bandit…sometimes maybe more than his own kids.
Otimio is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Longoria; son, Otimio Longoria, Jr. of Odessa; daughters, Mary Woodruff and husband Thomas of Midland and Virginia Hernandez and husband Stephen of Odessa; sister, Aurora Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his daughters, Gloria Armendariz and Linda Longoria; parents; brothers, Thomas Rodriguez and Jose Rodriguez; sister, Vidala Leyva; and great grandson, Jeremy Ponce, Jr.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 5-9 PM at Odessa Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Getigan officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County Cemetery.
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