Candelario E. Puente, age 90, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was one of eleven children born to Roman and Paulina Puente on February 2, 1934 in Mexico. Growing up in Mexico, Candelario started working at an early age. He married the love of his life, Petra Regalado on July 4, 1953. Candelario was a hardworking man throughout his lifetime. He worked as a farmer travelling many miles all the way from Nebraska to South Texas. He spent most of his life in the surrounding areas of San Angelo, working in Runnels County, Concho County, and Tom Green County. Candelario was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His passion was music and dancing. Candelario is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Paulina Puente, his wife, Petra Puente; his sons, Candelario Puente, Jr., Miguel Puente, and Homero Puente, and his daughter, Nora Perez; he is also preceded in death by three brothers, Antonio Puente, Jose Puente, Santiago Puente, and three sisters, Marcela Lopez, Gregoria Cadena and Maria Magdalena Santiago.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Emilio Puente and wife Celia of Miles, Paulina Ruiz and husband Luis of Paint Rock, and Juan David Puente of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Emilio Puente Jr, Homero J. Puente and wife Jaqlyn, Priscilla Kelly and husband Steve, Theresa Pratt and husband William, Tina Mendez and husband Vicente, Flora Day and husband Anthony, Laura Moore and husband Kyle, Luis Ruiz Jr., Gabriel Puente and wife Kera, Steven Puente, Bianca Gutierrez and husband Aaron; his siblings, sisters Beatrice Hernandez, Francisca Hernandez, Elodia Lopez and brother Florentino Puente. He is also survived by 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Emilio Puente Jr., Homero J. Puente, Gabriel Puente, Steven Puente, Luis Ruiz Jr., and Kyle Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tristan Puente, Joe David Merrifield, Nicolas Ruiz, Henry Ruiz, River Puente, Justin Bartman-Gerdis, Nathan Puente, Nicholas Puente, Isaiah Puente, Elijah Puente, Jimi Gomez, and Julian Knix.

A rosary for Candelario will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM. Candelario will be laid to rest in Miles Cemetery, Miles, Texas.

Oscar "Big O" Lopez, 56, went for his final ride on Sunday March 24, 2024. 

Oscar, better known as "Big O" to his friends, "Mr. Lopez" to the police, EMTS, and hospital staff, or "Oscarito" to his mom, was a hell of a man. He was without a doubt the kind of person who played by his own rules - no matter the cost to himself or others. Big O was someone who loved to have a good time and valued his friends and family highly. 

In his younger years, Oscar would "help" (very strong word, we know) his family run Villarreal & Sons Grocery Store, working with his dad to prepare the barbacoa. Even after his father's passing, the store being sold, and life moving on, Oscar would single-handedly be able to transport people back to the "good ol' days" with a pint of Villarreal & Sons' barbacoa. 

When he wasn't reminiscing, Big O loved to teach and spend time with others. You never knew what kind of lesson you'd get with him. One day you may be learning to bait a hook & cast a line, then the next day you'd be learning how to pick the best cuts of meat at the grocery store.

Throughout his later years, Big O kept everyone on their toes. He would constantly be starting new projects, having some sort of epiphany, or going through a health crisis. One of his most infamous ongoing projects was his prized "Bomba". He loved working to restore the car to its original beauty. This was not a project he undertook alone. Oscar would recruit friends to help over a beer, cousins over a cigarette and stories, or his daughter over a Big Red (that he was DEFINITELY not supposed to have, much to her dismay). 

At the end of it all, Big O made it a point to let you know he cared and through it all, God was with you. No matter what he faced, a quick Psalm 23, prayer, and "I love you" gave him the strength to face whatever came his way. 

Passing on before Big O are his father, Oscar C. Lopez. 

Left to cherish his memory (and inherit his many half-finished projects) are his mother, Leticia Lopez; daughter, Illianna Cabrera and husband Gavin; brother Sergio Lopez; nephew, Christian Lopez; and beloved furbaby, Smokey. Also surviving Big O are his uncle, Robert Villarreal and wife Amanda, aunt, Mary Villarreal; "other daughter" Lauryn Gonzalez, and many other extended tios, tias, primos, primas, and lifelong friends. 

The reciting of the Divine Mercy will be held for Big O will be held at 6 PM on Thursday March 28th, 2024 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday March 29th, 2024 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Shannon Medical Center & Diana, Maggie, and DJ of Hospice of San Angelo for the unwavering care they gave Oscar during this difficult time. 

The family would also like to thank Rudy and Bruno for the ongoing help and love they shared with Big O and his family. 

In lieu of flowers, crack open a cold one, smoke a brisket, and have a good time for Big O. 

"Regulators, mount up!"

Maria was born in Ejido Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico to the late Torib Esquivel and Augustina Soto Esquivel. She married the late Raymond Michael McCarty.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Raymond Michael McCarty sisters, Maria Guadalupe Soto, Maria Elia Esquivel Soto, Maria Magdalena Esquivel Soto, and Elisa Esquivel Soto.

Survivors include her son Michael McCarty and Irma Reyes; her daughter Missy Ward and husband Kenneth; granddaughters Michelle Perez and husband Stetson, Chelsey McCarty, and Victoria Martinez and husband Marcus; great-grandchildren Aubree Andrade, Trinity Martinez, Dominic Martinez, Slade, Steel and Slaton Perez; siblings, Juan Esquivel and Heriberta Esquivel Soto; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

No services will be held at this time. Her remains will be laid to rest with her husband at a later date.

Oscar Rios, Sr., 62, of Big Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Carolyn Eva Wiley Urbantke, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26.2024, at home surrounded by family. Carolyn was born February 14, 1946, in Ballinger to parents David Troy Wiley and Lela Estelle Wiley Bennett. 

The family will receive friends and have refreshments from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Carolyn was known for her contagious smile and her love for music, animals, and crafting. Her family was always her biggest blessings. She always had words of wisdom and a welcoming home for anyone. Even throughout her 10 plus year battle with Alzheimer's, she never lost her playful wit, her sarcastic eye rolls, and her sweet smile. She greeted everyone with a welcoming spirit and a story or two. Her greatest pleasure was quality time spent with family. Hours were spent reminiscing over time spent on the farm with her siblings all the way through the joys of watching her children grow. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Troy Wiley and wife Betty; her mother, Lela Bennett and husband Warren; her brother, Delbert Wiley; sister, Kay Cape; brother-In-law, Nolan Hoelscher; and sister-in-law Dortha Wiley, and her in-laws Wesley and Rosie Urbantke. 

She is survived by the love of her life, Lloyd Urbantke; her two daughters, Priscilla Taylor and husband Roger, Eva Pelzel; a son, David Urbantke; five grandchildren, Samantha Johnson and husband Josh, Renee Grissom, Aaron Taylor, Marcus Pelzel and wife Kaytlin and Macy Pelzel and fiancé Korbin Light; four great grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Austin Johnson, Adaline Grissom, and Bradley Grissom; brothers, Gary Wiley, Milford Wiley and wife Jerrie, Kenneth Wiley and wife Janet; brothers-in-law, Dennis Cape, Alton Urbantke and wife Donna; sisters-in-law, Sandra Wiley and Rosalyn Hoelscher; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

The family would like to say a special thank you to all the caring and supportive staff at Hospice of San Angelo. Without you we would never have made it through. You are all angels who walk among us.

Zelma Howard, 99, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at San Angelo Nursing home, surrounded by family.

A private family burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte. Cremation and Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Howard was born May 18, 1924 in San Angelo where she was a lifelong resident. Zelma was a Hairdresser for may years. She was a former employee of Johnson & Johnson Ehicon.

Survivors include her son, Stanley Howard; and many grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

Edward M. "Lalo" Soto, 73, of Big Lake entered Heaven on Monday, March 25, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the rosary at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at St. Margaret of Cortana Catholic Church in Big Lake with Rev. Balachandra Nagapogu, Rev. Hilary Ihedioha, and Rev. Prem Thumma, officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Edward M. "Lalo" Soto was born on June 27, 1950 to Alfredo S. Soto and Victoria M. Soto in New Deal in Lubbock County. He grew up in the Lubbock area before moving to Big Lake and meeting the love of his life, Rosa Martinez. They were married for 54 years at the time of his death.

At a young age, he did various jobs around town. Lalo worked for Geophysical Service Inc. as a head lineman and a truck driver for a number of years and later worked for Globe Well Service until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Reagan County Owls, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Lalo was a faithful member of St Margaret of Cortana Catholic Church. He was dearly loved by his parish family. His duties as a servant of the Lord was as a sacristan to prepare the vessels for the masses. He would arrive everyday at 7:30 AM for 8:30 AM mass and then would prepare for the weekend services. Bible study was his favorite thing to do on Wednesdays. He loved to sing "Juntos Como hermanos". He will be sadly missed by his church family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria and Alfredo Soto, Sr.; sister, Virginia; and brothers, Fidel, Alfredo, Jr., and Abel.

Lalo is survived by his wife, Rosa of Big Lake; a daughter, Veronica Talamantez and husband Albert of Ozona; a son, Edward Soto, Jr and wife Trisha of Big Lake; two brothers, Lupe Soto and wife Rosa of Amarillo and Gilbert Soto and wife Patty of Elk City, Oklahoma; two sisters, Elida Harell and Esperanza Soto both of Lubbock; five grandchildren, Eric Talamantez and wife Alex, Jacob Talamantez, Zachary Talamantez all of Ozona, Vanessa Braly and husband Jamie of San Angelo, Seth Soto of Big Lake, and Blayk Mitchell of Ozona; and a great granddaughter, Ariella Braly of San Angelo.

Frank Q. Lucio, Sr., 98, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the rosary at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Lucio was born on October 4, 1925 in Granger to Fermin and Donsila Lucio. Frank married Petra Rodriguez on April 19, 1944. she passed away in 1990. Early in his career, he was a roofer in San Angelo before starting work at Long Mile Rubber Company in Dallas. He was a mechanic on many projects before retiring with over 30 years of service at Goodyear. After his retirement Frank went to work, part-time, for the family roofing company, Fermin and Sons roofing. He enjoyed watching game shows, the news, sports, and his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Frank was always smiling, having fun, and had a positive attitude.

He was preceded in death by five sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include six children, MaryLynn Adams and her husband Robert of Dallas, Tillie Lopez and her husband Manuel of Dallas, Ruth Vasquez and her husband Benny of Los Fresnos, Yvonne Loredo of San Angelo, Frank Lucio, Jr. and wife Rosalinda of San Angelo, and Mary Elma Armijo and her husband Ruben of Cockrell Hill; two brothers, Fermin Lucio and Antonio Lucio and his wife Maria all of San Angelo; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grand, and great-great grandchildren.

Rosie Deloris “Dee” Trull, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, adored sister and friend, went home to the Lord on March 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old at the time of her passing.

Dee was born on November 15, 1938, to Bilbo and Veola Douglas. She graduated from Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, MS and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, Buddy Trull, on June 15, 1958. Together, Dee and Buddy had three children: Robin, Rhonda, and Randy, whom she loved with all her heart. Many others would consider Dee to be a mother figure in their lives, which was only natural as she was a matriarch at heart who always looked out for the good of everyone. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was known as Meems, which was her favorite name.

Dee and her family lived all over the world while Buddy served in the United States Airforce, including Japan, Turkey, and the Philippines. While stationed in Turkey, Dee served as the President for the Protestant Women’s Chapel, helping others to grow in their relationship with the Lord; she carried on this service as a preacher’s wife, lovingly supporting Buddy after he retired from the military and became a Southern Baptist minister. Dee’s faith in Christ was strong and she loved to share the love of God with others.

Dee also worked several jobs throughout her life. Her first was at the Carnegie Public Library in Clarksdale, MS. She also worked as a school secretary for many years at Frenship High School in Wolfforth, TX and at Christoval High School in Christoval, TX, where she would also occasionally drive the school bus. She also worked for a time as a floral designer at Shirley’s Floral in San Angelo, TX. For fun, Dee loved crafting, going to garage sales and other shopping trips with her friends the “Christoval girls,” collecting rocks, reading, and serving as a beautician for the ladies at church. Her favorite way to spend time, though, was with her grandkids who would often come to visit B-Bud and Meems for the entirety of Spring Break and Summer Vacation.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter in law, Mary Jane Trull. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Trull; her brother Bobby Douglas and wife Sue; her children Robin Pearson and husband Randy, Rhonda Trull, and Randy Trull; her grandchildren Matthew Godwin and wife Meggan, Andrew Trull, Jennifer Johnson and husband Justin, Nick Parker and wife Caren, Father Jeremy Trull, Connor Cheney and Brenda Chavez; step-grandchildren Regan Pearson and Katie Hill; and her 12 great-grandchildren.

Dee, who loved flowers and was a shining light in the lives of so many, has requested that bright colors be worn for her service. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service and Celebration of Dee’s life will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Moore officiating. The burial will follow at Old Christoval Cemetery in Christoval, Texas.

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

Rodolfo “Rudy” Zavala, Sr, of San Angelo passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Rudy was born on March 9, 1940 in Georgetown, Texas to the late Luz De Los Santos Zavala, Sr. and Concepcion (Daveta) Zavala. He was raised in Odessa, Texas. Rudy was devoted to his mother and siblings growing up and took many odd jobs to help contribute to the family. In 1961 he joined the United States Army. He served his country both faithfully and honorably. He served stateside and abroad completing two tours of Vietnam and Korea. During this time he also was a single father raising his two children. He retired in 1981 at Fort Hood after a successful and accomplished military career as Sergeant First Class. He went onto work for the City of San Angelo and retired after 20 years. Never one to sit still long he went onto work with his son in his professional lawn care business. He married Dolores Pina in San Angelo and enjoyed 7 wonderful years of marriage. 

Rudy was active within the community serving as a member of the Southside Lions Club. He was also a devoted Christian. Rudy was a longtime member of Solid Rock Assembly of God. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan as well. He enjoyed creating special memories with his family. He also enjoyed going fishing though was not a fisherman he cleaned the fish well! Rudy pursued a life of excellence and expected the same from those around him. He was “hard but fair”. His life is a testament to faith, hard work, love of country and service to others.

He is preceded in death by parents and his cherished step-mother, Rosa Blanco Zavala.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Dolores Pina-Zavala; his children, Connie Duran and her husband Billy, Rudy Zavala II and his wife Tasha, all of San Angelo; grandchildren, Ashleigh Flores, Natalie Flores, Alyssa Zavala and River Zavala; 3 great-grandchildren, Alexah Jehovah and Karter; his beloved siblings, Leo and Rosa Zavala, Hilda and Roy Cuellar, Gloria Zavala and Luz “JR” and Ivonne Zavala; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 27, 2024 from 6-8:00 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 10 :00 AM also at Johnson’s Funeral Home with Pastor Jehu Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson’s Lawnhaven with military honors. 

Our family would like to acknowledge and thank Girling Health Care, Gentiva Hospice, and all those that helped Rudy in his final season of life.

In his own words, "I was a Soldier, I am a Soldier, I will always be a Soldier."