Maria Del Carmen Garcia, 86, of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

You may stop by Robert Massie Funeral Home from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday July 19, 2024 to sign the book; Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Reggie Odima, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Maria was born on July 14, 1938 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico to Alejo and Antonia Gaspar Garcia. She lived in Eldorado and San Angelo. Maria was a dedicated mother, a hard worker, stubborn, and courageous. She could do anything the put her mind too and would often give her opinion to anyone who would listen. Maria enjoyed animals, crocheting, crafting, and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

Maria is survived by five children, Jose Martin Huichapa and wife Evangelina of San Angelo, Maria L. Huichapa of San Angelo, German Huichapa and wife Zulema Reyes Austin, Angelica Huichapa of San Angelo, and Maria Yolando Huichapa and husband Marcos of San Angelo, one brother, Hermenejildo Garcia and wife Candelaria of Mexico, and 17 grandchildren: and 1 great granddaughter.

The family would like to thank Interim Hospice for their care in the later stages of her life.

Adelina "Lina" Morales was born on May 4, 1958 in Sweetwater, Texas to Joe and Francis Castro. She married Alfred Morales Jr. on June 26, 1982, and spent 42 years building a family and community.

Lina began her educational journey at Western Texas College in Snyder, TX where she received her associates. After graduating from Angelo State University with her Bachelor's in Business in 1980, Lina followed her true calling in 1981 by joining the President's office where she would call home for the next 42 years. A decision that would change not just her life, but the lives of so many more.

Serving as the Executive Assistant to the President, Lina had the privilege of supporting five different college presidents. She helped design the ASU ring and worked to do her part to make ASU what it is today.

A devoted Catholic, Lina actively supported Angelo Catholic School where her sons attend elementary school. She found joy supporting her sons' activities with Southern Little League and continued that support at ASU being the unofficial mom to her sons' organizations and all their friends. Her greatest joy was making memories with her sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughters and family. She was a mother, mentor, and friend to so many and through them her legacy will live on.

Adelina is proceeded in death by her parents Joe and Francis Castro of Sweetwater, TX

She is survived by her loving husband Alfred of San Angelo; her children David Morales, Adrian Morales and wife Anna. Grandchildren Amora and Amari Morales. Brother Arthur Castro and wife Sandra and sister Amy Sibert.

Pallbearers are David Morales, Adrian Morales, Jalen Sibert, Joshua Corcino, Rudy Castro and Ryan Castro.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ronnie Maldonado, Richard Maldonado and Brandan Essix.

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursady, July 25, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home and from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Cathedral Church of Sacred Heart. Burial will be at 2:00 PM at the Morales Family Ranch Cemetery, located near Fort McKavett, under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Dr. Gary Arthur Nussey died unexpectedly on Friday, July 19, 2024 as the result of a blood clot. He was surrounded by his loving family as he left this world.

Dr. Nussey was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on July 30, 1956 to Chester and Doreen Nussey. He spent the majority of his childhood in Granada Hills, California, where he played high school basketball and won an All State Speech competition. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1974, then went to college at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he majored in English and met Cynthia Merriman. They were married on May 20, 1978, a week after he graduated from college. Gary had a heart of service and developed the desire to become a physician early in his life. He achieved that dream and graduated from The University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine in 1983, then completed his residency at Waco Family Medicine Residency in 1986.

Dr. Nussey began his medical practice in Monahans, then spent 10 years in Snyder before moving to San Angelo in 2001, where he worked at Shannon Clinic. He cared for the people of West Texas from birth and throughout their lives, and took great joy from his work. He completed many medical mission trips to Central America. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and a skilled private pilot, and achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel. He spent several years in command of the San Angelo Composite Squadron, where he mentored many cadets and passed on his love of aviation and service to others.

As a man of deep faith, he was active in the Church. He was an Elder at Christian Church of San Angelo, then he taught Sunday School at Grape Creek Baptist Church. He also served on the board of Cornerstone Christian School. His hobbies included model trains, photography, and running.

Dr. Gary Nussey is survived by his wife, Cynthia Nussey of San Angelo; his sister, Bonnie Nussey of Snyder; and his children, Dr. Sandra Hansen and her husband Jeffrey Hansen, who reside in Syracuse, New York; James Nussey, who lives in Roanoke, Texas; Andria Nussey and her fiancé John Alex Villarreal of San Angelo; and Krista Nussey and her partner Carter Bristol of Fort Worth, and one granddaughter, Kira Mathews of San Angelo.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Grape Creek Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas with Pastor Chad Devenport officiating.

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

Billy Wade Doyle, 82, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Doyle was born on August 25, 1941 in San Angelo. He served in the U.S. Army at the U. S. Air Defense Command before being honorably discharged. Billy lived in Louisiana, Florida, and San Angelo. He loved classic cars, hot rods, and working with his hands. Billy sold shelves and other goods, made from wood, at his retail stores. He owned the Fish Pond where he raised and sold tropical fish.

He was a loving father and always tried to make people laugh.

He is survived by two children, Dawn Marie Doyle Singleton of Beaumont, and Jessie Doyle of San Angelo; and 11 grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by a son, Salvator Hampton Doyle.

Emmadale French, 73, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mrs. French was born on February 9, 1951 in San Angelo. Emma graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1969. She attended Culinary College and was a pastry chef in New York and while she attended etiquette classes. When her children were born, Emma became a homemaker. She also worked at Stark's Funeral Home for a number of years. She was a sweetheart of a lady and a ball of fire when she got going. Emma would help others any way she could and was always quick with a nickname for everyone. Emma was easy to love and if you met her you would love her too. She was a Christian. She married Stan French on April 30,2002 

She was preceded in death by five sisters, Judy Walker, Beverly Walker, Devon Castle, Wanda Lewis, and Eva Wiley; and a brother, Glen Bynum and George Henry Walker

Emma is survived by her Husband, Stanley; four daughters, Sharon Humphries of Georgia, Tawana Francis of Abilene, Zinandrea Lewis of San Angelo, and Constance Lewisi of Abilene; a sister, Bobbie Sims of Baltimore, Maryland; three grandchildren, Kahail Francis and Zacharey Hunter both of Abilene, and Lasone Hoskins of Hampton, Virginia; a niece Mykina Dumas and husband Eric of San Angelo; and living sisters and brothers and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Nancy Lee Krasny, 83, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Dahlberg and Rev, Tamara Strehli, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Nancy was born in Nacogdoches, to Sam and Roxie McInnis on August 21, 1940. She graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) with a Bachelors in Elementary Education in 1962. Nancy started her 30-year teaching career at Bradford Elementary in San Angelo before moving to Amarillo. She also lived in Ft. Worth, Mineral Wells, Abilene, Granbury and Austin before moving back to San Angelo. Nancy retired from her teaching career in 1995 at Alta Loma Elementary, also in San Angelo, where she taught for 22 years.

Nancy was an active member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. She joined the church in 1975 where she played a large role in defining the heart of Sierra Vista. Nancy went on Emmaus Walk #17 in 1984 and she was called to a life of service. She participated in numerous walks, working in any area that was needed, culminating as lay director in 1998. She implemented a 12-step recovery plan in Sunday school format at Sierra Vista, helping families that were dealing with alcohol, drug, divorce, and relationship problems. In 2009, Nancy was presented with the San Angelo District of the United Methodist Church's Super Star Award. Nancy continued to help and pray for those in need until her passing.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Mitchell Krasny, and her grandson, Joel Coleman. She is survived by her sons, Mike Coleman and Kenneth Coleman, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all those that lifted her in prayer during her illness and to the medical professionals that saw to her care.

Gudalupe (Lupe) Rocha, of San Angelo, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on December 16, 1934, in Reedville, TX, to parents Demetrio and Monica (Silva) Rocha. Lupe Rocha served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. He was very involved in the catholic church, and his faith meant everything to him.

Psalm 91; whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the lord “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.

Lupe Rocha is survived by his wife Carmen Rocha, his six children; Gina (Matthew) Espinosa, Teresa Rocha, Michael Rocha, Gabriel (Akiko) Rocha, Ralph Rocha, and Angel Rocha; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Gabriel Espinosa, Isabella Espinosa, Jasmine Rodriguez, Taryn Rocha, Joshua Rodriguez, Khaleesi Premo, Khloe Espinoza, Hana Rocha, Lynn Rocha, Mai Rocha, Alejandro Rocha, Cierra Castaneda, John Ramirez, Ozias Sanchez, Arce Ramirez, and Jesiah Castillo.

He is also survived by sister Elodia Galindo from Chandler, AZ, brother Marcos (Ramona) Rocha from Big Spring, TX, brother Roman (Sally) Rocha from Austin, TX and Mary Jane (Jake) Leyva from Bryan, TX. Lupe has many nieces and nephews as well. Lupe was preceded in death by his parents Demetrio and Monica Rocha, his brother Joe Rocha, sister Teresa Rocha, brother Domingo Rocha, and sister Bernarda Alviar.

A special thank you goes to Gentiva Hospice, especially Kayla, Rosie, Chaplain Clint, Jackie and Stephanie. As well as Meals for the Elderly for the loving care they offered the family. We would also like to thank Sandy Woods, Nazar Abdal-Satar, and Robert and Rosalinda Rodriguez for all their love and support.

Gabriel Espinosa, Joshua Rodriguez, Alejandro Rocha, Jesiah Castillo, John Ramirez, and Isabella Espinosa will be honorary pallbearers.

The rosary will be Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home at 6 pm.

The mass will be Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Santiago officiating.

Luther Rodney (Rod) Bridgman, 78, of Titusville, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2024 following a brief illness.

Rod was born to Ivan and Eudora Bridgman in Ponca City, Oklahoma on June 13, 1946.  His mother was thrilled to have a baby boy on whom to dote and had a close and loving relationship with her son throughout her life.  After graduating from Ponca City High School he attended Bethany Nazarene College In Oklahoma City, OK.

Rod had a carefree and unconventional approach to life from a young age. Among his many successful career endeavors were jewelry wholesaling and later commodity trading. He met the love of his life, Dennise Ferry, in Tyler, Texas in 1994. They married three years later in Jamaica, honeymooning on the Blues Cruise.

Rod’s love for Blues music ran wide and deep. He was a respected Blues aficionado. His enthusiasm for all things artful was immediate, infectious and irreplaceable. After retiring to San Angelo, Texas in 1999 his dream of creating a Blues venue evolved into something much larger. 

Rod spearheaded the creation of the San Angelo Blues Society, the annual Simply Texas Blues Festival, and the unexpected Blues movement in West Texas. He was instrumental in bringing about the revitalization of downtown San Angelo and was a key figure in its growth through the years.

He and Dennise purchased an Antebellum style building at 204 S. Oakes St. in February 1999. At the time, that area of downtown San Angelo was 80% unoccupied.  The couple spent 10 years restoring the old building that had been condemned and abandoned for 20 years creating a magical boutique hotel and music venue – Sealy Flats Diner & Blues Inn.  Rod was known for bringing a host of local visual artists and musicians together – nurturing them, supporting them, loving them.  He also regularly featured award-winning state and national Blues acts in his intimate courtyard on that small, beloved Sealy Flats stage.

He and Dennise moved to Titusville, Florida in the early spring of 2015 to be closer to family.

Missed will be Rod’s endearing, laid-back greeting, “What’s going  oooon?”  Missed will be his undying optimism and missed will be his humanity.

He made a difference.  He was loved.

Rod is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Jo Cobb.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dennise of Titusville, his sons Dyllan Speller of San Diego, CA and Derek Speller of Tacoma, WA, a sister Jean Bray (Paul) of Shawnee, OK, grandchildren Bentley, Stanley and Bella Speller, numerous nieces and nephews and an enormous circle of friends and extended family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 at North Brevard Funeral Home, 1450 Norwood Ave, Titusville, FL with visitation at 3:00 pm followed by the funeral at 4pm.  A Life Celebration is being planned to be held in San Angelo, Texas soon.

In lieu of flowers please consider making contributions in Rod’s name to Art in Uncommon Places, San Angelo,Tx ;  The Pinetop Perkins Foundation, Clarksdale, MS or a charity of your choice.

Marion Louise Simmons Porter was born February 15, 1940 and died July 16, 2024. 
 
Mother always knew hard work. She grew-up in a logging community only to move to a coal mining community. She endured many hardships which only led to a strong woman with a never ending, unmatched work ethic. From West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio then Texas she had many honorable friends and always ensured our family needs were met. She did always know work.
 
While living in Maryland she met our father on a blind date, fell in love and never fell out of love with James Norman Simmons. She loved the concerts they would attend especially the up and coming country-western stars we now know as legends. 
 
Mother was a legend. She set her standards high in all aspects of her life. Her last job at Schleicher County Medical Center 37 years of again, unmatched leadership. She was very proud of this legacy.
 
She was also proud of her daughters and their families. A very small family but close and all were with her until her end. Daughter Rebecca Simmons-Rios and husband Hector and Daughter, Victoria Lynn Farmer and her sons James Tyler Farmer and wife Cassandra and Ryan Daniel Farmer. Great grandsons Ethan James Farmer and Christopher Lane Farmer.
 
She is also survived by her brother William Green and her sister Margaret Sullivan.  
 
Mother made this family strong. She insisted on her style of work ethic and also insisted on education. She was so proud of the family she created. Her faith in God and fellowship in the Church of Christ carried her through the hard decisions and outcomes of her life.
 
“Every man’s life ends
the same way. It is only
the details of how he
lived and how he died
that distinguish one
man from another.”
– Hemingway
 
Mother was so very loved and respected by us. She is the example of exceptional motherhood. She provided all we needed to ensure our success but mostly taught us how to love.