ROBERT “DAVID” ELLIS JR.

Robert Ellis Jr., 63, of El Centro passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

He was born on October 30, 1955 in Vincennes, IN.

Robert is survived by his his wife, Barbara; children, Bobby of Imperial, Mindy of Holtville, Brian of San Diego and Shannon of Imperial; mother, Millie; sisters, Patty and Karen; brother, Micheal; sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws; 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Moose Lodge in Imperial.

Billie Jean Woodruff passed away peacefully on June 14, 2019 in Brawley, CA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many.

Billie was born on July 27, 1937 in Erick, Oklahoma to Bud and Lucille Martin. After moving to the Imperial Valley and residing for many years, she met and married John Woodruff in 1959. They were married for 24 years making their home in Brawley, CA where they raised their family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Woodruff; parents, Bud and Lucille Martin; brothers, Rev. Leon Martin, Ray Martin, Carroll (Bunk) Martin; sisters, Lena Robinson, Cecil Chastain, Joetta Martin; great-granddaughter, Kalin Ayala.

She is survived by her children, Dorothy and Gary Wyatt, Kathy and Robert Prior, John Jr. and Christy Woodruff, Lorrie and Jose Ayala and James and Teri Woodruff; sisters, Alma Wright and Tempie Goldston. She was a “Granny” to 12 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren.

Gravesite service will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the Assembly of God Church, 580 C Street, Brawley,CA.