Rosario "Rosie"
Ovalle, age 80 of Sonora passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include sons Rocky Costillo and Ruben Ynguanzo, brothers Armando, Alez and Frank Ynguanzo, and sisters Lolly Bernal and Anita Martinez.

Our beloved son, brother, friend, DP, and Pera went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

Dustin Patino was born January 20, 1983 in Kerrville, Texas. Dustin was raised in Rocksprings, Texas until junior high. When he was going into his eighth-grade year, Dustin and his father, Juan Patino, made the move to Sonora. Dustin considered Sonora his home where he made countless friends who eventually became family. During DP’s senior year at Sonora High School, his football team went an astonishing 15-0, finishing the perfect football season with the 3A state title. The memories made during this time were some of the proudest and happiest moments of his life. Dustin graduated from Sonora High School in 2001. 

After high school, Dustin worked numerous jobs in the Sonora and San Angelo area. Dustin had joined the PaulAnn Baptist church in San Angelo where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. The congregation opened their arms to Dustin where he was a very active member.  Dustin was a greeter and everyone knew him and loved his beautiful smile and contagious laugh. He brought immeasurable joy into everyone’s life. Dustin never met a stranger. He truly lived by the motto, “Tomorrow’s problems are for tomorrow”; he enjoyed everyday to its fullest. He loved deeply and was always only a phone call away. 

Dustin is preceded in death by his grandmother Flora Baldillez and Welos Fortino Patino. 

Dustin is survived by his father, Juan Patino and wife Amanda, his mother, Hortencia Baldiez, and siblings Juan Patino Jr, Michael Patino, Jeffery Patino, Kitty Gonzales, and Gabriel Gonzales.

Pallbearers include Juan Patino Jr, Michael Patino, Jeffery Patino, Russell Socha, Ben Brooks, Trey Johnson, Chris Martin and Riley Crain. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Driver, Dustin Martin, Jake Trainer, Cole Cearley, Justin Steadman, Rene Martinez, and Kelly Martin. 

A service celebrating Dustin’s precious life will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, 10 am at the Sonora cemetery where friends and family are invited to remember a life, although short, that was truly a gift to us all. 

Dustin left us way too soon but his legacy and unwavering friendship will live on forever. In lieu of flowers, there is an account set up in Dustin’s name at the Sonora Bank to help with the cost of his service and burial.

Robert Alan "Bob" Carpenter, 78, of San Angelo went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with his family by his side.

Burial will be in Prairie Hill Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Carpenter was born on September 29, 1945 in Dallas to Roy "Cap" Fox and Lois Cooper Carpenter. He grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Duncanville High School in 1964.

Bob joined the Air Force. He retired in 1987 as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of service. His last duty station was in San Angelo, Texas where he served at the NCO Academy as an instructor. While in the service Bob received master's degrees in counseling, psychology and business management. He served as a pastor for 7 years in the San Angelo area and Willow, Alaska. Bob joined the Civil Service and served at education centers in Japan, Korea, and at Laughlin Air Force Base.

He received a doctorate in Theology and Doctor of Divinity from Southern Christian University in Alabama. Bob enjoyed his retirement years as a Park Ranger in Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon and in Denali National Parks.

Bob retired to the San Angelo area and enjoyed being around family and friends. Bob loved nature, climbing the Guadalupe mountains with his dad and sons, loved birdwatching, was a servant of the people and always gave good sound advice to anyone who would listen.

From a young age he learned the joys of motorcycles that turned into a lifelong passion of loving Harley Davidsons. Due to this passion while serving in the Air Force in Lubbock, Texas him and a friend founded The Red Raider Road Riders motorcycle club. He continued riding motorcycles up until his passing.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Haynes Carpenter; his previous wife and life-long friend, Jamie Bowen Carpenter; his two sons, Chris Carpenter and wife Laurie and their children, Randy and Zachary and Tim Carpenter and wife Peggy, and their children, Toby, Trey, and Jacie and her husband Caleb Russell; his sister, Binnie Carpenter Summers and husband Millard, and their sons, Steve and Mike.

Esperanza Aguirre, 85, of San Angelo passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home and from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with a rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Aguirre was born on May 27, 1939 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Leandro Rabago & Maria Hernandez. She married the love of her life and forever sweetie, David Aguirre, in September of 1959. Esperanza was an exceptional mother & wife. She took pride in her home, appearance, cooking, but most importantly in her family. She enjoyed crocheting & quilting gifts for her family & friends. Esperanza leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and togetherness. Referred to as "Mama" by all of her children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren, she took pride in holding that title and being the matriarch of her large family. The favorite pastime of her grandchildren will always be telling stories about "Mama." Anyone who encountered Esperanza was sure to have a funny story to tell about her lively personality or about her beautiful high heels, which she wore well into her golden years. Esperanza takes with her many memories of love & laughter, and unfortunately, the recipes she always refused to share with anyone because "they were her secret recipe."

She is preceded in death by both parents, her Stepmother Agustina, a sister, Maria De La Cruz; a grandson , Javier Cruz Aguirre, and a great grandson, Arturo Eric Aguirre.

Esperanza is survived by her husband of 64 years, David; 7 children, Guadalupe (wife, Karina), Jose Luis (wife, Carmen), Arturo, Ana, Ernesto (wife, Adilene), Santos (wife, Janet), and Osbaldo (wife, Rosalva); a granddaughter she raised, Rosie Castañeda (husband, Edmundo); a brother, Guadalupe Rodriguez; a sister, Martina Garcia; 34 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. 

"Mama, te queremos hoy, mañana y siempre. Dejas un vacio en nuestro corazon que nunca sanara. Ahora descanse Madresita, que nosotros cuidaremos a nuestra Papa. Te amamos bonita." 

The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo, in particular Diana Dehoyos, for the exceptional care provided during our Mother's journey.

Stephen Lynn Shaw of San Angelo, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on June 30, 2024, at age 75. A visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 2 at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd 3355 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76904.

Steve, as most people called him (also known as Dad or Paw Paw), was born nearby in Mertzon in 1949. The second son and the third of four children of Verda Tankersley Shaw and Joe Shaw, Steve was also the grandson of local pioneers Fayette Tankersley and Annie G. White Tankersley. As a result, Steve grew up learning how to tend to the land that has been in the family for generations. He was proud of his heritage as a Texan and fascinated by Tankersley and Shaw history, ensuring that the lore and pride was passed down to his children and grandchildren.

In 1968, Steve met Nancy, the love of his life, who became his wife in 1970. Together, they raised a daughter and a son partly in Austin but mostly in the thriving oil and gas industry hub of Midland. Both kids graduated from Midland Lee High School and followed in their parents’ highly educated footsteps, earning their bachelor’s degrees and then master’s degrees in their chosen fields of study. Nancy and Steve’s love story was evident to anyone who witnessed them together; the evidence is a wonderful marriage that lasted for nearly 54 years until his passing. On the day he died, Nancy wore blue, which reminded her of their first date, when Steve told her that she had the most beautiful blue eyes.

“One of my favorite pictures from my wedding is of him holding hands with Nana during the ceremony,” says his granddaughter, Rebeckah. “I have vivid memories, stretching back into childhood, of them holding hands everywhere they went. When he awoke from anesthesia after surgery, one of the first things he did was to ask for Nana, joking about making his hair look nice for her, and telling her she was pretty.”

Just before Steve’s father Joe passed away, he said to his wife Verda, "Well, Lady, it's been a wonderful life." That’s the kind of lifelong outlook Steve had too. Always smiling and cracking jokes, Steve would frequently flash those deep dimples of his with a mischievous glint in his eyes. If you said something funny, Steve would say “Listen to you!” and laugh. He loved to laugh.

Nancy and Steve often teased their grandson Brian that if he didn’t give them a Christmas wish list, he’d be getting pink and purple polka dotted pants under the tree. One year he neglected to give them a list, and true to his word, Steve found pink sweatpants at Academy and attached circles fashioned from purple duct tape to fulfill their promise-slash-threat.

A passionate geologist, Steve genuinely found wonder in so many aspects of nature, learning and teaching throughout his life with childlike amazement and enthusiasm that he wanted to share with anyone who would listen. You might not be interested in seeing a bleached-out raccoon skull, but his reverence of his natural surroundings was contagious; you couldn’t help but pay attention.

“PawPaw took me to the ranch and taught me about geology many times,” his youngest grandson Torin says. “Through him, I learned how to understand history based on the geology of the area. Talking about rocks might sound like it could be mind-numbing, but he always found a way to make it interesting.”

Over the years, Steve was active in geological associations, including the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, West Texas Geological Society, West Texas Geology Foundation, Society for Sedimentary Geology, Houston Geological Society, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, Geological Society of America, Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers. He was a member of the board of directors of the Sibley Nature Center and on the building committee for the Midland Energy Library.

Gentle, brilliant, loving, and kind, Steve will be terribly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Shaw Sr. and Verda Tankersley Shaw, as well as his sister Janet Faye Middlebrook. His loving family includes his wife, Nancy, his older brother Dr. Joe W. Shaw Jr of Mertzon (and his late wife Carol), and younger brother Dr. Terry D. Shaw and his wife Anne of Broomfield, Colorado. Steve adored his two children, Katherine Shaw Cox of San Angelo (and her late husband The Rev. Dr.

Sean A. Cox) and William Keeling Shaw and his wife Kristin Vanderhey Shaw of Austin. His three beloved grandchildren are Rebeckah Cox Sellers (and her husband Kelby), Brian Stephen Cox, and Torin Shaw. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins on both sides of the family.

Donations to honor the life and contributions of Steve Shaw can be made to the Angelo State University Geology Field Camp Scholarship Account or to the Angelo State University Field Geology Scholarship Account.

A live stream will be held on the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd Facebook page.

Donald Lee Stamps, 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2024, after a short illness.

Donald was born on May 11th, 1939, in Newport, Arkansas, to Robin and Ruth Stamps and was a 1963 graduate of the University of Arkansas. Growing up in The Delta, Donald cultivated a love of the Blues and early Rock n' Roll. His love of music took him into the segregated clubs of the time where he saw everyone from Ray Charles to Little Richard. He and his friends even had a handshake deal with Elvis Presley to play at their high school, which unfortunately fell through once Elvis gained national exposure. Donald lived a long and happy life with his beloved wife of 61 years, the former Edith (Edie) Casey of Batesville, Arkansas. His career took them all over the country until they finally settled in Solon, Ohio, where he retired as a senior VP for Ohio Transformer in 2004. But a career was a distant second behind Donald and Edie's true passion: animals. Over the years they owned countless dogs including Sam, Critter, and RFD (Real Fine Dog).

In retirement, Edie started a pet-sitting service fittingly named "Bone Voyage", Donald worked as a dog trainer, and they both visited local nursing homes with their own dogs. Donald will forever be remembered by his friends and family for his kindness, generosity, and affability. He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Stamps Ford, and his wife, Edie. He is survived by his brother, David Stamps, and his nephews, Theron Stamps and Eric Ford.

Chester L. Hurlburt Sr., 96, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 

Born on December 29, 1927, in Kewanna, IN, he was the first son to the late Lovell J. and Frances C. (Engel) Hurlburt.

Chester attended Kewanna High School and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Air Force in April of 1946 at the age of 19. MSGT Hurlburt traveled to many countries, including Greenland, Turkey, Germany, and the Philippines. He also was stationed throughout the United States, having served until his retirement in 1973. 

Chester married Ida M. (Clark) Hurlburt on April 23, 1949 in Albany, Georgia. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2013. 

A proud 30-year member of the San Angelo Lions Club having joined in October of 1993. Throughout his tenure he held office(s), was a recurring board member and was honored with two of the highest awards within the International Lions Club; the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2009 and the Jack Wiech Fellowship award in 2014. 

Chester had a passion for all things fishing. As an enthusiastic fisherman and owner of C&C Custom Marine, Chester relished his time on the water. Many of those days shared with his late son, Chester L. Hurlburt Jr. Both were members of the Bassmasters, San Angelo Bass Busters, and Concho Bass Club. 

When he was not setting the hook and wetting the line, he was officiating or assisting with other recreational sports. His interest in sports provided him with 52 years of officiant service. That also included time served with the City of San Angelo as an employee of the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Hurlburt was employed for 19 years and was instrumental with the completion of Rio Concho Community Park. 

Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Lovell and Frances Hurlburt; wife, Ida M. (Clark) Hurlburt; son, Chester L. Hurlburt Jr.; brothers, Phillip Hurlburt Sr. and Kenneth Hurlburt Sr.; and sisters, Katherine (Hurlburt) Wright and Patricia (Hurlburt) Branson. 

Left to cherish Mr. Hurlburt's memory is his granddaughter, Holly Hurlburt. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 in the Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 

Serving as pallbearers are Robert Castillo and Wendell Ramsey. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to the San Angelo Lions Club. 

The family would also like to thank the staff members of Sagecrest/Baptist Care Center in San Angelo for their devoted care with Mr. Hurlburt.

Dora Lou Hickam of Red River, NM passed away on June 25, 2024, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Cimmaron, NM to Cliff and Bess Gimson. Dora Lou was delivered into this world by her grandmother, a locally renowned midwife. Her family eventually moved to Taos, NM where she spent most of her childhood, growing up with older brother, Ted. The family eventually settled in Raton, NM where baby sister, Barbara Ann was born, and where Dora Lou graduated high school. Her beauty was like no other. She was even one of the “Breck (shampoo) Girls.”

She then began her professional career with the telephone company as a switch board operator. This was during the Korean War, and she had fond memories of patching thru overseas calls to/from the “Soldier Boys”.

In 1953 she married Al Hickam, and they had 2 children, a daughter Johnna and 3 years later a son, Allen. Together, they built 2 successful businesses. Hickam Plumbing started in Springer, NM in the mid 1960’s and then moved to Red River. A few years later, the famous Turkey Track Stables was their new venture that kept them busy during the summer months.

Dora Lou was a founding member of the Red River Women’s Club, a longtime member of the Red River Historical Society, belonged to the NM Republican National Committee while working the elections for over 20 years. She could be found working at the ski area, in various retail shops around town and was the face of the Sundance Restaurant for many years, greeting guests nightly and rolling chili rellenos in the off hours. Her final job was one she loved the most, being the Historian of the Little Red School House Museum. She had a passion for her beloved mountain town, the history of it, the people, the landscape and the wildlife to be found there. Above all, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Dora Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff & Bess Gimson, brother, Ted Gimson (Nona), sister, Barbara Wilkinson, husband, Al Hickam, daughter-in-law, Louie Hickam and many lifelong friends and extended family. She is survived by her daughter, Johnna McClain (Stoddard), son, Allen Hickam, grandchildren, Cody May, Karee Wiggins (Will), Lacey Hickam, Brenna Lange (Matt), great-grandchildren, Grayson & Garren Wiggins, Sterling Inman, Jocelyn Garcia, Ashlyn, Mikah & Tripp Lange, sister-in-law, Rose Harper, brother-in-law, Wilk Wilkinson, nephew, Randy Wilkinson, and niece, Robyn Harper.

Dora Lou’s family will be present for visitation at Johnson’s Funeral Home, San Angelo from 9:00-11:00 am on July 1, 2024 with Graveside service to begin at 12:00 pm at Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo. Pallbearers are Stoddard McClain, Cody May, Will Wiggins, Matt Lange, Grayson Wiggins and Garren Wiggins. Honorary pallbearer is Mike May.

The family would like to express unending gratitude for all the loving care provided to our Mom and NaNa: Dr. John Stevenson, DaVita Dialysis Clinic Staff, SageCrest – Mayfield Unit Staff and Hospice of San Angelo. 

Donations in Dora Lou’s memory may be made to the Red River Historical Society, PO Box 384, Red River NM 87558.

We were blessed by the presence of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend Deborah "Debbie" Ann Mitchell on October 17, 1952. Her light enriched our lives for 72 years until God called her home on June 21, 2024. 

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Artie; daughter, Raquel Elizabeth Peterman and husband Robby; and her precious granddaughter, Cheyanne "Cheybabi" Peterman. 

Left to treasure Debbie's memory are her son, Robert Atkinson; grandchildren, Hailey, Ryan, Ashley, and Alexis; daughter, Callie Pedini and husband Denny; grandchildren, Caden and Courtlyn Pedini; grandchildren, Myriah Atkinson and Stormy Peterman; four great-grandchildren, Serenity Lozano, Levi, Tommy, and Charlie; and one more great-grandchild on the way. Debbie is also survived by her beautiful loving sisters, Rosa Redonda and Rhonda; and brothers, Sammy, Jim, Bob and Arthur. 

A Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at 6:30 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 60 Goodfellow Avenue, San Angelo, Texas. Celebration will include a balloon / lantern release and reception. For more information, or to RSVP, please call Myriah Atkinson (325) 227-9624.

Barbara Clay Bryant, 85, of San Angelo, surrounded by her family in her daughter's home, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church at 2321 Armstrong St. Services will follow at 1:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Roger, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ballinger under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on May 23, 1939 in Paint Rock to L.C. Ogle and Naomi Lillian Jones-Ogle, the 3rd of ten children. In 1969, Barbara met the love of her life, David Ross Bryant, and they were married that year on October 25, 1969 in Newcastle. They resided in Dallas, then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1970, and together they had a daughter, Marlee Robin, and a son, Gary Ross. In 1980, Barbara attended TVI Community College for 4 months to proudly attain her high school diploma. They loved their home there and raised their 2 children until returning to Ballinger in 1988.

Barbara was a hard worker and spent her childhood alongside her 9 siblings and her parents, sharecropping all over Texas, all of them working cotton fields, beginning even before they were school age. Later in life she worked retail at Sears, waitressing many jobs, an interior decorator at Montgomery Ward, and her favorite, becoming a certified nurses aide working with older people which she adored. But her most prized job was being a Mom and a grandmother, a wonderful homemaker most of her life. She was a loving neighbor to many and a loyal friend. There was nothing that couldn't be solved over a cup of coffee and a conversation about her love for Jesus. A true ambassador for Christ, she shared Jesus with family, and friends alike - from the bank to the grocery stores, to anywhere she went, she never met a stranger.

At a young age, she became a huge fan of country music legend Marty Robbins, and served positions in his fan club in Louisina, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. She and her husband Dave remained personal close friends of Marty until his death in 1982. Barbara was a big fan of "real country music" of the Grand Old Opry, but her favorite was Christian and Gospel music, listening to KLOVE 24-7. She spent her last years loving her family, her grandbabies and great grandbabies all, constantly sharing the love of Jesus with them, and in her last days, comforting them all and specifically speaking to all of them, reassuring that they will see her again someday and making sure they knew that Jesus is the only way for that promise. She always told them how much she loved them, and that she was praying for all of them every day. In her final hours, we were blessed to even hear her pray and thanking God, even for every single hardship and heartache and illness she had ever been through. Her faith was unshakable, passing that on to each of us.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, L.C. Ogle; her mother, Naomi Lillian Ogle; her husband, David Ross Bryant; her sister, Lahoma Trammell; her brothers, Wesley Ogle, Milton Ogle, Billy Ogle, Burl Ogle, Cody Ogle, Robert Ogle, and Larry Ogle; and her niece, Cynthia Ann Waldrop.

She is survived by daughter, Patti Brindley Cradic and husband Billy of Starks, Louisina, daughter, Marlee Robin Wheeless and husband Jason of San Angelo; her son, Gary Ross Bryant of San Angelo; a sister, Wanda Harris and husband Frank of Newcastle; her grandchildren, Jacelyn Summer Grimsley of Franklin, Tennesee, Ryan Amber Howell and husband Koby Howell of San Angelo, Brady Ross Willis and fiancee Mallory Plagens of San Angelo, Jayton Lee Willis of San Angelo, Michael David Willis and wife Ashley of San Angelo, Daryell Lynn Pryor of San Angelo, Keturah Ford and husband Patrick Ford of Juneu, Alaska, Annestasia Bryant of San Angelo, Hailie Guevara of San Angelo, Kathryn Danielle Bryant of San Angelo, Matthew Bryant and wife Airica of San Angelo; great grand children, Gunner and Blaine both of San Angelo; Taylor, Mikey, and Davy all of San Angelo, Addison Leigh, Aiden James, and Atlin Rain of Juneu, ALaska; Ashlyn, Ava, Axton, Lawson, and Reegan of San Angelo, Kolton, Sophia, and Bodie of Franklin Tennesse, Madalyn, Ezra, McKenna, and Colter of San Angelo, Marley, Michael, Mia, Maddox, and Solomon of San Angelo, Castina, Jocelyn, Emilio, and Lillyanna of San Angelo. Very special bonus grandkids she called her own, Oscar, Talis, Cooper, and Cody; bonus son, David Lee Willis; bonus daughter, Charity Johnson of Hobbs, New Mexico and her life-long best friend, Dianna Johnson of Los Lunas, New Mexico. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Rita Ogle of Ballinger; and by two special nieces she was very close to, Veree Davis of Jonesville, Virginia, and Natalie Ogle of Ballinger, and a ton of nieces and nephews near and far.

The family would like to thank High Plains Hospice and her nurse Sherry, and bath aide Stephanie who cared greatly for her; her home care aide for months Jovita who we love dearly and many thanks for the love and care you gave her; and her favorite, Dr. Ty Hughston and his staff at Shannon.

Don't forget that our Momma Barbara loved all of you, but like she always said, Jesus loves you more!

In lieu of flowers, donations toward funeral expenses can be made directly to Robert Massie Funeral Home through the link below.