The phrase "love and light" often serves as a blessing, a greeting, or a symbol of goodwill. It encapsulates the essence of our mother, Carmen Flores.

Carmen Flores, age 75, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. 

Born on September 18, 1948, Carmen embodied reliability and selflessness throughout her life. From her early years as the dependable granddaughter, daughter, and eldest sister in her family, to her role as a devoted wife to our father, Richard Flores, Sr., she consistently provided unwavering support. As a mother to five children—Richard Jr., Jo, Peter, Michael, and Jessica—she was a steadfast source of love and care.

Jessica aptly described mom as the epitome of selflessness, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Carmen dedicated three decades of her life to serving the San Angelo ISD community from 1985 to 2014, ensuring that students, especially those facing financial difficulties, had access to nourishing meals. Her actions spoke volumes of her boundless love.

Those who crossed paths with Carmen knew her home to be a sanctuary, a place of solace amidst life's challenges. Her radiant smile exuded warmth and comfort, making her a beacon of light for her family and friends.

The passing of Carmen on June 7, 2024, leaves a profound void that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Carmen’s love and light will be carried on by her husband, Richard Montez Flores Sr.; her children Richard Montez Flores Jr. (Jarrod Lind), Jo Flores, Peter Richard Flores (Winston Tubb), and Jessica Carmen Aguillon (Delfino Scott Aguillon); her grandchildren Sirena Flores (Edward Cuellar), Heaven Flores-Cook (Nick Cook), Jeromy Parrish (Ashley Parrish), Erik Aguillon, Michael Flores Jr., Nathan Flores, Jose Flores, Maria Flores, Armando Flores, Ajhani Aguillon, Daisy Flores, Julissa Aguillon, Peyton Flores, and (her Gordo) Delfino “MJ” Aguillon; her great grandchildren Jessie Flores Jr., Jenae Flores, Calliope Cook, Elliana Cuellar, and Lincoln Parrish; her siblings Mary Lou Valdez, Eddie Zuniga (Shannon Zuniga), Magdalena Garcia, and Patricia Zuniga; and her numerous nieces and nephews. 

Preceding her in death were her mother, Odelia Zuniga, her sister, Mary Ann Garcia, her brother, Carlos Garcia, and her son, Michael Flores Sr.

A rosary for Carmen will be held Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St Mary's Catholic Church, 11 West Avenue N, San Angelo, Texas. She will be laid to Rest at Calvary Cemetery.

Holly Jane (Bybee) Baskin, age 65 a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away on May 25th, 2024, in San Angelo Texas. Born to Richard Allen Bybee and Joyce Modema Mobley on March 31, 1959. Holly's life was a tapestry of love. 

Holly grew up in Lamesa, Tx. With her siblings Kerry Don Bybee and the late Mark Allen Bybee. Her childhood was filled with the simple joys of small-town life, which laid the foundation of her nurturing spirit. She attended Lamesa High School and continued her education at Howard College of San Angelo. 

Holly moved her family to San Angelo in June of 1993 and made it her forever home. She worked in everything from healthcare to retail. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Holly's life was a testament to the beauty of a life well lived, the lives she touched, and the love she shared. Her presence will be deeply missed but her legacy will bloom eternally in the hearts of those she left behind. 

Holly is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Joyce, and her brother Mark. Her memory is honored by her children Tosha Gray, William Baskin II, and Joseph Bybee and wife Shelby. Her grandchildren Gabriel Gray and wife Morgan, Emma Peters, William Noah Baskin, Richard Gaug Baskin and wife Katlynn, Nick Baskin, Riley Baskin, Corben Baskin, Kaleb Fetchit and Jaden Bybee. Great grandchildren Oden Wayne Baskin, Opal Leann Baskin, and Maizie May Baskin. Her brother and sister-in-law Kerry and Tammy Bybee. Nieces and nephew along with a community of friends. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Rivers of Hope located at 59 E 6th Street, San Angelo, TX. We will also have a brief gathering at Lamesa Cemetery on Sunday June 16th for friends and family who would like to attend at 11 a.m. Flowers can be accepted at 29 W Ave O, San Angelo, TX 76903.

Consuelo Maskill, age 87 of San Angelo passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. Visitation will be at Love Funeral Home Thursday June 13th. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, June 14th at St. Ann's  Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Serafin Maskill of San Angelo, son Israel Maskill of Little Elm, son Corby and Rosa Maskill of San Angelo, and sister Elvira Garcia of San Antonio.

Anne Glee Postell was born October 25, 1937, in Brackettville, TX to Amos and Ethel Postell. She went to many schools and graduated from Greenville, Arkansas but always called Eldorado her hometown and school. She married Jimmy Doyle in 1958 and to this union had two sons: Jimmy Dan & Mikel Lynn Doyle. She then married W.R. “Bud” Davidson. Bud died after 32 years of marriage. After his death, she married Ken Shipman, who died in 2019. Anne passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the age of 86.

Anne was a nurse for Dr. Jerry Schulze & Dr. Dan Stultz at Shannon Clinic for 31 years. She loved the office work as this gave her work hours to watch her son Mikel play football and son J.D. play in the band at all the Lake View football games, which she never missed one. She was very proud of them. They were the real meaning of the dash in her life along with their wives Julie and Charlyn. Her family was her life.

“Ma” dearly loved her grandchildren & great grandkids. Grandchildren: Mikel David & Chelsea Doyle, James Ryan Doyle, Cassie Anne & Derick Carson, Jensine & Brett Rasberry, and Stella Doyle. Great grandkids: Leo, Rhoades & Moxen Carson, Andre’ & Ryan Cash Doyle, and baby Archer Rasberry on the way. Anne is also survived by her siblings and their spouses, stepchildren & their families, and Diana Humphreys, who was like a daughter to her.

Anne’s hobby was making and teaching porcelain doll making. Her dolls won many 1st place awards as did her students. She & Bud did this for over 10 years until his death.

Anne had deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. In her words, she was not a great or beautiful person, but she was successful in being the best mother she could be & the best Ma to her grandchildren & great grandchildren. She was Ma & Granny Annie to some of her extended family & dear friend’s children, especially the Crisp, New, Latham, Humphreys & Spieker families.

She never met a stranger, and her smile was a given “You never know when just one smile could help someone have a good day”.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. Burial will follow at the Schleicher County Cemetery in Eldorado, TX. Memorials may be made to Concho Valley PAWS.

Rosaura G. Gonzales was born on August 24, 1931 in McAllen, TX. She was the daughter of United Methodist preacher Rev. Carlos L. Garcia and Luisa Grado Garcia. Named for her maternal grandmother, Rosaura was the granddaughter of Rev. Pedro Grado, who translated numerous hymns into Spanish. Raised in the church, Rosaura began teaching Sunday School when she was 12 years old and continued doing so well into her 80s. Due to her own mother’s illness, 11 year-old Rosaura was sent to Holding Institute, a Methodist boarding school in Laredo, TX, where she completed high school. It was there that she experienced first-hand the love of God through the missions work of the United Methodist Women.

In 1952, Rosaura graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now Texas State University) and began her career as a music teacher. That same year she married Tomas Gonzales. Her love for children inspired her to teach Sunday School and to direct children’s choirs at numerous chapels and churches throughout Tomas’s 30-year career in the United States Air Force.

They retired to San Angelo, TX in 1981, where Rosaura was actively involved in Stephen Ministries and the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Tomas, and their daughters Ofelia, Yolanda (John Cant), and Cynthia (Bill Guajardo), her sister-in-law Wendy Garcia, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her toddler sister Arminta, and her two brothers Carlos Garcia and Hector Garcia.

The family is especially grateful to close friends Carl and Pat Schlinke and Debi Pope, whose frequent visits brought joyful smiles, as well as to many years of Sunday evening telephone visits with niece Tabitha De La Cruz.

A private burial will precede A Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, 15 June, at 11:30 am at Sierra Vista UMC, 4522 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, TX. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harper’s Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to El Buen Pastor UMC, the church in which Tom and Rosa were married and that supported them in their early years together (209 E. Grove Street, San Marcos, TX 78666); to the Rosaura Garcia Gonzales ′52 Endowed Scholarship at Texas State University https://secure.ua.txstate.edu/site/… (Texas State University Advancement Services, 601 University Drive, JC Kellam 320, San Marcos, TX 78666); or to the charity of your choice.

John Milton Noack of San Angelo passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born to Ruby Nettles Noack and Erich J. Noack on March 18, 1939, in Port Arthur. One of five children, he and his family moved to Austin, Texas. He attended high school at McCallum graduating class of 1957.

He met his future wife, Margaret Clapp, at a New Year’s Eve party hosted by his mother who invited Margaret due to her friendship with Margaret’s mother. After that night they saw each other every day until they were married in July of 1961. Their marriage lasted 63 years and together they raised two daughters, Tamara and Tracy, primarily in Houston.

John worked many jobs in the construction industry including welding and contracting, eventually working for Rockford Business Interiors until he “retired,” to become a trucker. He and his wife lived in Bastrop, Texas for nearly 20 years where he built their home and landscaped the property. It was a place where he and Margaret could watch their 6 grandchildren and their extended family could gather. For his second retirement he and Margaret moved to Cuenca, Ecuador for three years before returning to Texas. Restless in retirement he enjoyed managing his daughters 10 acres, landscaping his home, and building a shed for his grandson.

Survived by Margaret Noack of San Angelo; Tamara Noack & Raymond Mays of San Angelo; Michael Myers of Albuquerque; Zachary & Megan Mays of San Angelo; Travis Mays of San Angelo; Jarret Mays of San Angelo; Sierra Myers of Austin; Kinsey Myers of Albuquerque; Juliet & Millie Mays of San Angelo; Simon Mays of San Angelo; Carl & Lavonne Noack of Smithville; Erich & Yvonne of Leander; Taylor Maughan of Georgetown.

Predeceased by Tracy Noack Myers; Elana Myers; Norman Noack; Elva Noack Gross; Debra Warner.

To honor John, a memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home, San Angelo, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Arnulfo "Junior" Martinez Montalvo, 63, of San Angelo passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Montalvo was born on September 26, 1960 in Mexico. He was raised in Eldorado. Junior lived in Arlington, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Waco, Ft. Stockton, and settled in San Angelo to be close to his family. He worked in the tire business most of his adult life. Junior enjoyed being at the lake, fishing, cooking and playing slots. He also liked watching the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by many family members and friends. He will be missed by all.

Oralia G. “Lena” Chavarria, 92, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in San Angelo. Oralia, affectionately known as Lena was born February 8, 1932 , in San Angelo, Texas to Rito Garza and Carmen Paiz Garza. Lena grew up in San Angelo and attended school in San Angelo. At a young age she became a waitress and worked in the food service industry. She also worked in the retail industry in cosmetics at Hemphill Wells Department Store. She married the love of her life Bobby Chavarria, and they spent 30 beautiful years together. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. In her spare time, she loved to go dancing and she loved watching her Dallas Cowboys, win or lose. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Chavarria, her son, Jerry Ruiz, her daughter Mary Dell Jimenez, her Grandson, Simon Briseno, her two brothers, Clemente Garza and Adolph Paiz, and her sister Juanita Valdez. Lena is survived by her son, Jimmy Jimenez (Sylvia); her grandsons, Jimmy Jimenez, Robert Jimenez, Ceasar Ruiz, and Michael Briseno; her granddaughters, Ana Jimenez, Angelica Jimenez, Lisa McComber, and Jamie Potter; her nephews, Albert Valdez and Marty Valdez; her nieces, Jessica Ramirez and Lynda Talamantez, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews; and her special dog Tache. Lena will be available for viewing from 8:00A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Saturday June 8, 2024, and Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at  www.harper-funeralhome.com.

So sorry y’all, it’s time for me to leave - My life has been filled with so much joy.

My wife Mary, who completed a balance I never knew I needed. Two amazing sons; Wes (Jenny) and Landy (Kristi), four mischievous grandsons; Deacon, Dash, Knox, and Dylan – some of that mischief might be mine – wear it proud boys!

Accomplishments and dreams realized through hard work and still time for all the fun and games too.

Born to wonderful parents (Milton and Verba), who instilled values, responsibilities, and a solid love for Our Father – A challenge I am sure, as I was told I was very busy.

My brother Bobby (Kathy), the serious one, and my sister Donna (Jim), the darling baby of our family. They were great to just let me be me, marking my own path in life.

My world was filled with a lot of hunting and fishing, dancing, and cookouts with all my favorite people. Gifts, each and every one. I loved my years of woodworking, honing my skills and boosting my creativity and completing all those ‘honey do’s’. My favorite was working with live edge mesquite. With all its imperfections, its beauty was unequaled. You could see God’s hand in each and every piece.

With proud family roots, the Adkins’ and the Beach’s, I lived a jam-packed life with few regrets. Lessons were learned and memories were made. And when those memories started to disappear and I couldn’t recollect those names and events that were everything to me, I had to depend on family and friends to remind me. I have been very blessed.

Now my journey has one more leg – joining those I’ve missed and looked forward to hugging again. Realizing that crossing the threshold is leaving a void for others, I will wait patiently to hold you close again.

The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.

This week Midland lost Louise Gayer Good, 90, an award-winning teacher who helped mold teenagers into mature adults, a benevolence worker who helped many struggling families, and a jail chaplain and social worker who worked with women inmates.

Louise was born on February 10, 1934, in San Angelo, TX to her parents, Louis D. and Elsie Gayer. She grew up in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo High School. After going to San Angelo Junior College and being selected for Phi Theta Kappa, she transferred to the University of Texas in Austin where she graduated cum laude with a major in zoology and chemistry. She also completed a Master of Arts in Bacteriology at the University of Texas.

On October 31, 1952, Louise married W. L. “Boots” Goode, also from San Angelo. After a short time in Austin, they moved to Amarillo where Louise taught Biology at Amarillo High School and played the violin in the Amarillo Symphony. After moving to Midland, Louise played in the Midland Symphony for about 10 years.

She and her husband moved to Guatemala, Central America from 1956 to 1960 and for two years she taught all the high school sciences in the American School. She served as an Elder in the only “English Speaking” Protestant Church in Guatemala City at the time.

From 1960 to 1962, Louise and her husband and two children lived in Tripoli, Libya. They returned to Midland in 1962.

In 1964, Louise began teaching biology at Lee High School in Midland. She was awarded the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Texas in 1974.

Not having her Sundays filled, Louise agreed to hold church services at the Midland County Jail in October of 1972. Even after she retired from teaching at Lee in 1980, she continued to hold services for incarcerated women almost every Sunday for over 50 years. Louise had helped countless women get resettled in Midland with clothes, furniture, jobs, training, advice, counseling, and reentry.

Since 1980, Louise added to her service helping returning inmates, while serving with Hospice and with the Benevolence Committee at the First Baptist Church. She was active with benevolent activities until her death. She was one of the original volunteers for Hospice of Midland when it was getting started and continued to serve at Hospice until 2010.

For several years, she served as Chairman for the Community Partnership Council, which brought inmate speakers to the public schools in Operation Kick-It.

For her many volunteer efforts, in 1989, she was selected and awarded the Golden Deeds Award by the Exchange Club of Midland.

Louise was preceded in death by two sons, William and Richard, and her husband of 67 years.

Memorials may be directed to the Jail Ministry of First Baptist Church, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave, Midland, TX 79701, or a charity of your choice.