Bette Hill

Pastor Bette Aguirre Hill, was born in Marfa, Texas on March 25, 1945. She dedicated her life to fulfill her vision about Christians’ duty to meet the needs of others. Today we rejoice in knowing that she has passed the barrier of time and joined her beloved husband and is forever at home with the Savior she faithfully served for over 29 years. Bette was 13 and Rosario was 17 when they met and fell in love, then later married on January 30, 1959. For more than 52 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them. Their love for each other was a love story made from Heaven. Pastor Bette A. Hill was a Godly woman who always had a warm greeting and a smile on her face. She was always patient and encouraging. She humbly accepted her husband’s intense dedication for the Lord and his congregation. She was blessed with natural talents for organizing of people and vocal music she shared significantly over many decades with her husband in the life and work of the church. Her hobbies were Antique Shopping, traveling and visiting new restaurants and cafes. Bette enjoyed hosting yearly events such as Valentines Dinners, Mothers & Fathers Day luncheons, Festivals, Christmas Banquets, Cookie Swaps, retreats, and her most favorite of all Tea Parties. Bette committed to helping others by hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Tea Party in partnership with Gloria Cisneros (Cancer Survivor). She leaves a legacy of thankful hearts among those who experienced her leadership in women’s ministries and in the congregational music for worship. She was greatly admired for her closeness to her grandchildren. She was so encouraging for their talents, and enjoyed going out to eat and shopping with them. She held a special bond with each one of them. Pastor Bette Aguirre Hill is preceded in death by her husband Pastor Rosario F. Hill and her brother Mike Jimenez and survived by her Mother Elva Jimenez, daughters Deanna Castillo and husband Juan, Wanda Hill, sons Rosario Hill Jr. and Richard Hill, 16 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson, brothers Freddy Jimenez, Raymond Jimenez; and sister Susan Jimenez, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, Church Family and many friends. She acknowledged her need for Jesus Christ and confessed the Lord as her Savior. The Church was the focus of her life and in the bosom of the Church she served faithfully and displayed the Christian graces, which today our memories are so richly blessed. Her family takes this occasion to thank their many friends and church family for the kindness in which have been given during the course of the years and especially during this time of sorrow. Christian friends, brothers and sisters, are indeed the most meaningful gifts of life. The family would also like to give special thanks to their dear friend Dr. Tim Collins of Arlington, Texas, Pablo Escamilla of Houston, Texas for his support, and the staff of Odessa’s MCH ICU - Nurse Shannon & Nurse Josh. To our relatives Vico Aguirre & Gloria Cisneros for their special comfort and support during this past year. And to Joel, Maria and all of the staff at Odessa Funeral Home.Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9AM -9PM with a Service of Remembrance at 7:00 PM at Templo Buenas Nuevas ( located) at 505 Vine St. Odessa, Texas.. Services will be held at 10AM Friday July 1,2011 at the Church with Pastors: Jesus Fierro and Pilo Rodriguez officiating. Interment to follow at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles Gardens. Services by Odessa Funeral Home.

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15