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David Jaso Sepulveda, 63, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Born on November 15, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to Alejandro and Jesusa Sepulveda. David attended Alta Loma Elementary, Lee Junior High, and Central High School. He worked for several years at Reece Albert, Inc., before beginning his 24-year career with the Texas Department of Transportation, from which he later retired.
David married Janelle Smith on September 6, 1980, and together they had three children: Davy, Stacy, and Jessica.
David will always be remembered for his big, beautiful smile and quick wit that could bring laughter to any room. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, always putting his family first. "Papa" was devoted to his children and grandchildren, the pride and joy of his life. He was a constant presence at Makayla and Mila’s volleyball games and Sully’s basketball games, always cheering them on with enthusiasm. He loved to make memories with them, often rigging up fun concoctions for the kids to play with or on.
A proud member of the Pan American Golf Association, David was passionate about the game of golf. While he wasn’t necessarily the best player, he cherished the camaraderie with his golf buddies, traveling across Texas and the United States to enjoy the game and the friendship that came with it. In addition to golf, David had a deep love for travel, particularly enjoying trips to the beautiful beaches of Florida and San Diego. He was also a proud Harley Davidson enthusiast, relishing long motorcycle rides with family and friends.
David was preceded in death by his mother, Jesusa “Jessie” Sepulveda; father-in-law, Doyle T. Smith; mother-in-law, Helen Smith; and nephews, Matthew and Mark Drury.
He is survived by his father, Alejandro “Alex” Sepulveda; his loving wife of 45 years, Janelle Smith Sepulveda; his siblings, Linda Garcia, Margie Suniga, Alex Sepulveda Jr., Crystina Perez, Richard (Sylvia) Sepulveda, Connie (Danny) Lopez, Ernesto (Tiek) Sepulveda, Alejandro (Rosalinda) Marquez, and Alma Lopez; his children, Davy (Krystal) Sepulveda, Stacy (Eric) Bryan, and Jessica (Nathan) Burditt; his beloved grandchildren, Makayla and Mila Burditt, and Sullivan Bryan; as well as many aunts, uncles, nephews, and close cousins.
A Celebration of David’s life will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, the family invites all to join them for a celebration lunch at The Chadbourne, 300 N. Chadbourne St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Pan American Scholarship Fund or a charity of your choice.