Laurence "Larry" Michael Lambert, 60, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 noon, until 8:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2024, at First Christian Church, 29 N. Oakes St. San Angelo, Texas 76903. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Larry was born February 11, 1964, in Libya, Africa. He lived most of his life in San Angelo. He began his culinary career at the young age of fifteen, as a hardworking dishwasher at Angelo State University. Five years after starting his first job he was promoted to the Kitchen/Cafeteria Manager. After four years in the position, he moved to St. John's Hospital and became the Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Larry continuously set and accomplished goals to further his career. Larry graduated from Canyon College with his Bachelor of Science degree and worked hard to achieve his most current position of Food and Nutrition Director at Shannon Medical Center. Certifications include but are not limited to, Certified Executive Chef, Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional. He proudly dedicated thirty-five years to the Shannon Medical Center Food and Nutrition Services.

Larry enjoyed nothing more than sharing his love for food. Some of his happiest times were grilling for family and friends, or catering events throughout the San Angelo community. He also enjoyed gardening and relaxing in his backyard.

Larry is survived by his wife, Melinda Lambert; and his three children, Erica Lambert and husband Adam, Lauren Lambert and husband Tyvon, Michael Castro and partner Meagan Green; one grandchild, Isla; two brothers, Mark Lambert and Leonard Lambert, and their respective families. He is preceded in his death by his father, Leonard Lambert; and a sister, Priscilla Lambert.

The family would like to thank the Shannon Medical Center family, Dale Droll, Staci and Brady Wetz, the First Christian Church and so many more.

Asuncion Martinez Garcia, age 92 entered into rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in San Angelo, TX.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with a prayer service at 6:00 PM. Graveside Service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Garcia was born on June 1, 1932 in Purisima Coahuila, Mexico to Sostenes Lara and Dario Martinez Arzola. She married the love of her life Lazaro G. Garcia May 15, 1946. Ms. Garcia enjoyed embroidery, sewing, dancing, and cooking. During her youth, she loved riding her horses on her ranch in Palos Blancos. Ms. Garcia spent most of her life as a homemaker helping take care of her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Lazaro Gutierrez Garcia, daughter Andrea Buitron, brothers, sisters and parents.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Linda Garcia, Maria Garcia, Beatriz Garcia, Blanca Oyervides, Melissa (JR) Soto, Nalda (Joe) Cardenas, Soraida (Sonny) Rocha Miller and Bianca (Gary) Cruz. Sons, Jesus (Viviana) Garcia, Lazaro (Sonya) Garcia, Efrain (Mary) Garcia and David (Maria) Garcia. 33 Grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be, Albert Garcia, Pablo Rocha, Marco Soto, Enrique Garcia, Gael B. Pineda, Hervey Garcia, Joe Michael Cardenas, Troy Garcia, Danny Garcia, and Edward Trevino.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the kind and loving care that was given to our mother in her final days.

Fred Rodriguez Fernandez, 80, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, surrounded by family in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 28, 2024, art Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. A Prayer service will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 29, 2024 with Pastor Israel Flores, pastor of Bethel Assembly of God. officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Fred was born on June 21, 1944 to Juan and Anita Fernandez in San Angelo, and attended SAISD. Fred retired from Rays Transfer and Storage after many years of working there. After retirement he enjoyed fishing, many may know him from having the best yard sales in town. He loves spending time with his grandkids and loved having his great grandson, Jaidyn everywhere he went. He was a hard worker, He had a big heart and helped anyone that crossed paths with him.

He survived by his only son, Freddie Fernandez and wife Liza; and 2 grandchildren, Cody Fernandez, and Lauren Helton and husband Michael; a special Great Grandson, Jaidyn Martinez; his ex-wife, Alice Fernandez; a brother, John Fernandez. his two sisters, Eva Hollingworth and husband Ron, and Mary Soto; and sister-in-law, Eliane Fernandez. Fred had 8 nephew and nieces, Gilbert Soto, Corina Soto, Dustin Hollingworth, Johnny Fernandez, Kaptain Fernandez, Jesse James Fernandez, Vanessa Jenkins, and Ana Lisa Gonzalez. Fred also survived by an aunt, Enriqueta Rodriguez.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Anita Fernandez, and his brother Richard Fernandez.

Pallbearers will be his son, Freddie Fernandez, grandsons, Cody Fernandez and Michael Helton, great grandson, Jaidyn Martinez, and nephews, Gilbert Soto and Anthony Vaquera.

A special Thank you goes out to Aracelie Flores, RN, from Concho Hearts Hospice for the love and care she gave him while he was at the end of his life. We can't thank you enough for all you did for us during this time.

ERNESTINE M. TORRES, 75, of Knickerbocker Texas, passed away on July 29, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 26, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas to Herbert Villareal and Eva Morales Torres. She grew up in Knickerbocker, Texas. She graduated from Christoval ISD. After graduation, Ernestine began working at GTE, later Verizon, for numerous years in San Angelo Texas, and later transferred to the Dallas offices where she worked for 15 more years until her retirement in 2004. She returned to her home in Knickerbocker, where she cared for her mother. She was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Mission in Knickerbocker, Texas. She spent her life giving to her church, family, and community. She also served in different capacities on the Parish Council and Financial Council boards at Immaculate Conception. She was instrumental in obtaining grant funding for the Church Hall kitchen expansion.

Before moving to the Dallas area, she served on the Knickerbocker Community Center board and was a member of the San Angelo Women Business Association for several years.

She is survived by her siblings, Vidal (Maricella) Torres, Herbert (Charlene) Torres, Mary (Eddie) Garcia, Evangeline Torres, Raymond (Cheryl) Torres, Carlos (Sherry) Torres, Sally Torres (Rene Fernandez), and Reginald (Patricia) Torres, and sister-in-law Virginia Torres, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Margaret Torres, and niece, Regina Garcia. Left to cherish her memory are her family and friends. Also, her dear friends Oscar and Corina Gomez, and sons Greg and Gregory from Dallas, Texas, and family members from San Antonio and California.

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Mission,12264 W. Torres Rd. in Knickerbocker Texas at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Mission at 10:00 am. The interment will be in the Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Torres, Herbert Torres Jr., Joseph Torres, Raymond Torres, Henry Begil and Gabriel Rangel. Honorary Pallbearers Oscar Gomez, Gaspar Coronado, and Deacon Victor Belman.

The Torres family would like to express thanks to Hospice of San Angelo and San Angelo Rehab and Nursing Center and their caring staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery, PO Box 115 Knickerbocker Texas 76939.

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

David Lee Tharp, 43, passed away on July 23rd ,2024. David was born on March 22nd, 1981, in Norfolk, VA to Anne & Micheal Tharp.

David, graduated high school in 2000 from Andress High School in El Paso, Tx. He went on to study culinary arts and welding through Western Technical College. David worked many jobs in the kitchen industry before landing a job with CSA Materials Inc. A division of Reece Albert. He has spent the last of his years happily employed with the company doing various assignments that reached various contracting jobs for our state and local highways and streets.

David had a loving personality, always enjoying time with friends and family. He loved his meats and sweet tea and beer. He was compassionate at building his rifles and playing his video games as his hobby. He always loved to joke around and never took life too seriously. David loved his family and friends and whenever his busy schedule permitted he would accompany those he was able to and was always able to brighten the world with his presence.

He was preceded in death by his father Micheal Tharp and his Uncle William Tomas Tharp.

He is survived by his mother Ann Arnold, His cousin Erik Tharp and his wife Melissa Tharp. His nieces and nephews Mabel Ynijosa, James Chote, Erik Tharp Jr, Julia Watrus, Jeremiah Tharp, Giovonni Tharp. Close personal friends Shannon and Ben Shedokhi.

The family would like to thank Harper Funeral Home for taking care of his body, And CSA Material Inc. for helping the family get through these difficult and troubling times.

Christina DeHoyos Hopper, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in San Angelo.

Publice viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Prayer service being at 6:00 PM Monday, July 29, 2024 with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hopper was born October 30, 1949 to Santos and Jesusa Hopper in Nixon and attended Water Valley High School. Christina retired from the San Angelo State School after many years of service. While in retirement she worked at the Sunset Mall where she met many people who adored her. She loved fishing, thrift shopping, going to garage sales, dancing, music, and was a very hard worker. Christina was big in her faith and was a very spiritual woman. She loved cooking for everyone that came to her house.

Survivors include her daughter, Amy Flores and husband Tony of San Angelo; her son, Michael Contreras; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, including a special great grandson, Daxton Perez; her sister, Janie Rios; and a brother, Santos Hopper. Christina was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Hopper; a granddaughter, Lacy Connell; and her lifetime partner, Edward Lalo Contreras.

Rogelio Venegas, Jr., 62, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Venegas was born on November 5, 1961 in Del Rio to Rogelio and Leticia Venegas. After attending Del Rio High School, Rogelio joined the U.S. Army and later the Army National Guard serving over 20 years before he was honorably discharged. Rogelio worked at McCoy's Building Supply, Reece Albert Construction, Concho Valley Transport, and was a bus driver for TLCA. other employees would call him "Old School" when it came to technology.

He was about everything outdoors; hunting, motorcycles, guns, and his best friend, Bo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rogelio is survived by a daughter, Christie Venegas of Germany; his twin sister, a Leticia Martinez of San Angelo; two nieces, Lisa Sanchez and husband Jesus and Vanessa Torres all of San Angelo; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a beautiful soul peacefully went to go sunbathe in Heaven’s rays. Maria Dora felt she was getting too “white” in the nursing home. She was born November 27, 1935, to Ignacio and Anna Maria Vidaurri Balladares in Laredo, TX. She was one of five siblings…

I could keep going and let you know that she graduated high school, married, got a job, and had kiddos… which she did. But what she was better known for was being a grandmother. It was in 1982 that she would receive the most important role of a lifetime, and then it kept going till the present with great grandchildren. As kids we were constantly riding our bikes to grandma’s house. If we did not feel like making something to eat, we headed to her kitchen, she would make the best bacon grease-soaked eggs, skillet toast, guacamole, frijoles, enchiladas, and mole. And for some reason she had the best tap water, especially when you drank it out of a ole recycled mole jar. Our grandma made sure her husband and family always had full bellies when they left the house. During the summer we would stay with her and grandpa during the week. There we learned how to fish, climb trees, make mud pies, Spanish curse words, and how to use a molcajete. The best trips were to Sonic and Dollar General. She’d tell you DG is the best place for towels and home décor. When we took car rides with grandma, we always played this game of “how far could we get on an empty tank of gas?”. Thank goodness she had us grandkids to help push her across Bryant Street. And when we get to the gas station, she writes a check for $2 for the tank! Grandma would also let us tag along with her and the BFF to church, which if you are not Spanish speaking or Catholic, it could get a bit confusing for us kids. I can also recall, she was the first one to take us to the Village Cinema, where we waited 2 hours to see The Lion King, and all the candy we snuck into her purse melted. Oh, and we can’t forget when she would drag us to the funeral home to pay our respects to someone that said “Hello” five years ago! But who would have known that trip would influence the future of the author to this eulogy?

My grandma was an amazing woman, a little loca, but so strong, and smart. She would pinch your cheeks and tell you how cute you were in English. Then, turn around, curse you in Spanish, while chasing you around the house with a chancla. She will be greatly missed!

To greet grandma with loving arms are her parents, her husband (who is probably fishing), daughter Cynthia (who is enjoying the Woodstock show), son Owen (riding his Harley), infant twin sisters, and a brother Manuel Balladares (who has endless avocados waiting). Also, undoubtedly, her BFF, Anita will be patiently waiting in line with a rosary to welcome her home.

Left to cherish these and many other memories are her two children (oldest to youngest): Patricia (Ted) Smith and Benion L. “Benny” Dougherty, Jr; grandchildren: (the “original” tres amigos, the Pushers) Brookes Taylor (Ricky) Evans, Zachary (Melissa) Taylor, and Alyson (Eric) DeHoyos, (pride and joy twins) Jeremy (Dani) Dougherty and Joshua Dougherty, and her favorite Caleb Dougherty; 8 1/2 great grandchildren, including greatly cherished Bella Hunter; a special grandson in law Ross Pittman; and sister Victoria “Aunt Vita” Liendo of Laredo, TX; along with many other family and friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Viki Forlano, special friend “Olfie”, the staff of Regency House, and Gentiva Hospice.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday August 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church. A visitation and rosary will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. 

Sue Ann (Marx) Hooten of San Angelo, TX, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Canton, OK, to parents Gus Marx and Velma (Willis) Marx Meaker.

Sue attended and graduated from Canton High School in 1949 and, afterwards, attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University for 1 1/2 years. During her junior high school years, she met the love of her life, Roy “Bud” Hooten. They married on January 12, 1951, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Sue worked in numerous secretarial positions throughout her career in various fields including law, banking, real estate, and education. Whenever the family moved towns for Bud’s career, Sue never had trouble finding a new position because of the high quality of her secretarial skills and her excellent work ethic. Sue loved to sew and was an incredible seamstress. She even made custom wedding dresses for her two daughters and beautiful costumes for her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors whether it was swimming or working in the yard and garden. Sue was a servant at heart, caring for her mother and her aunt in her later years.

Characterized by her great faith in God, Sue served in various churches throughout her life including children’s Sunday School, Youth Group sponsor, and Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF). She was known for her beautiful soprano voice and always participated in church choirs, often singing solo parts during services or productions. Sue always stood strong in her faith and along with Bud, instilled a strong legacy of faith in her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sue always had a ready “Have A Blessed Day” for anyone that God put in her daily path.

Sue was a member of Putnam City Christian Church in Oklahoma City, OK, before she moved to San Angelo, TX in 2018. Once in San Angelo, she was a resident of the Baptist Retirement Community for several years. She enjoyed her neighborhood, often taking daily morning walks with close friends. She joined Immanuel Baptist Church and was a member of Melody Makers.

Sue is survived by daughters Karen Davis and husband Rex of San Angelo, TX, and Kristi Jackson and husband George of Midland, TX, sister Patricia Rhodes of Bedford, TX, cousin Penny Brickman of Poteau, OK. Grandchildren include Toby Davis of San Angelo, Cassandra “Cassie” Stanley and husband Landon of Bryan, TX, Candace “Candie” Johnston and husband Ryan of Kennewick, WA, and Haley Dotson and husband Josh of Mansfield, TX. Great-grandchildren are Dree Davis of San Angelo, TX, Brooke Davis of Bronte, TX, and Wiley Stanley of Bryan, TX, in addition to many dear nieces, nephews and special friends, Rae Nordquist of Sarasota, FL and Wanda Dews of San Angelo, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus Marx and Velma Meaker, husband Bud Hooten, sister Barbara Wigington, and beloved aunt Edna Sunderman.

Pallbearers: Rex Davis, George Jackson, Toby Davis, Landon Stanley, Ryan Johnston and Josh Dotson. Honorary pallbearers include Cassie Stanley, Candace Johnston and Haley Dotson.

A “special thank you” to adopted family members Jennifer & daughter Lexie Riojas. Thank you to Tommy (husband) and Bryson (son) for sharing them with us. In addition, thank you to Carol Taylor previously with TLC In Home Care and Elisa Orozco for their special care. Finally, thank you to Vicki Lowry, Vanessa Seyle and Jacque Moore with Concho Hearts Hospice, San Angelo. The family requests that any donations in lieu of flowers be made to Immanuel Baptist Church or San Angelo Meals for the Elderly.

Family visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Boulevard, San Angelo, TX 76904. Graveside service and interment will be Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Canton Cemetery, Canton, OK, with Pastor Michael Grigsby of Canton Christian Church officiating.

“Amen!”