James Roberts Oates, age 87, of Abilene, Texas, died on February 11, 2024.

He was born in Groom, Texas on January 2, 1937, to Tom and Nydia Oates. He married Jackie Jean Hunt on April 9, 1960.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a baby sister, Linda Marilyn Oates, his only brother, Tommy Oates and his beloved son, Monty.

He is survived by his children, Mark Oates (Jeanie) of Edmond, OK, Jamie Shannon (Patrick) of San Angelo, TX, and grandchildren, Haley Jo Oates (Bryan), Rose, Jacqueline and Alexandra Oates, Addison and Emma Shannon, and great grandchildren, Bronson Cash, Tinley Belle and Stratton Holt Tolliver. He is also survived by Tommy’s children, Roy Oates (Martie), Derethia Spradlin (Tracy), Rex Oates and their families.

Graveside services are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home and will be held on February 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery, 308 Front Street, Cisco, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Cisco Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 67, Cisco, Texas 76437, or a charity of your choice.

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

Louis Edward Rork passed away on February 10, 2024, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Louis was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 19, 1946 to Hallie Mae Terry and Robert Louis Rork. His family included older brother Bob and younger brother Bill. While Louis was very young, they lived in several oil and gas towns in West Texas before settling in San Angelo in 1953.

Louis loved his hometown of San Angelo, where he lived most of his life. He made scores of life-long friends including those who would later introduce him to his future wife, Kay, along with her daughters Jana and Channing.

Louis graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1964 and the University of Texas at Austin in 1968. He worked for many years in the oil and gas business with his friend and mentor Jack Bleakley and later developed a real estate career. Though Louis contributed his time and talents to many civic and arts organizations in the San Angelo area and his beloved Emmanuel Episcopal Church, he spent countless hours studying and collecting art, antiques, and fine jewelry. He shared these passions with Kay, with whom he had a successful antique and estate sale business.

Though Louis treasured the beautiful objects he collected over the years, it was his friendships he cherished most, many of which began in his earliest years of life. He and his childhood friends grew up together like an extended family, celebrating life’s most significant events, supporting each other through times of challenge and simply enjoying each other’s company. Louis’s friends recall the escapades they had as boys and young men, especially dove hunting outside of town and eating at Zentner’s steak house. His circle of good friends grew over the years to include the Tuesday “lunch bunch,” the crew of men who traveled to Mason for the annual Spring Turkey Hunt, and their monthly supper group.

Louis loved to cook and entertain. He enjoyed parties and social gatherings. Friends and family could always pick Louis out of a crowd, not just because of his large stature, but because he loved to tell a good story and was frequently holding court. He had a quick wit, a dry sense of humor, and strong opinions about almost everything! Louis softened immediately upon the sight or mention of anyone’s grandchildren—particularly his own. His girls loved to watch him dote on his grandchildren about whom he always had several funny and sweet stories to share.

Louis loved and was loved by many, but first and foremost, he adored Kay—his wife and constant companion of over forty-five years. He depended on her greatly and fretted when she happened to be out of town, claiming he couldn’t sleep or rest without her. They had the same interests, enjoyed going out with their friends, traveling, and worked on countless projects together around the house.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie and Robert Rork, and his brothers Robert and William Rork. Louis is survived by his wife Kay Gilley Rork; his daughter Jana Burk, and her children Paul and Genevieve; his daughter Channing and husband Rick, and their children Benjamin and Alexander Bushnell; his sister-in-law Linda Rork and nephews Jon and wife Molly Dickson, Patrick and wife Jill Rork, and niece Sharon and husband Joey Schwab, and their children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Louis at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Fort Concho, West Texas Rehab, or a charity of your choice

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

Bobbie Delores Scaggs born December 3, 1945, gained her wings on February 10, 2024, at the age of 78. Bobbie was born to Louise Lewis and Teonia Jones in Houston Texas. She was raised by her mom Louise Lewis and Stepfather W.C. Lewis (deceased) in San Angelo Texas.

Bobbie was married to Lieutenant Scaggs (deceased) and began their new lives in Denver Colorado. To this union was born Cedric Antonia Scaggs, Lucette Yvette Boston, Carisa Louise Scaggs (deceased), Patrick Lee Mornes, stepson Jonathan Lieutenant Scaggs.

Bobbie loved spending time with her nine grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is survived by four sisters, Joanna Thomas, Linda Millegan, Teresa Hollingsworth, and Betsie Sampson. One brother Bobby James Duke (deceased).

Bobbie had faith in God. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children, family, and friends. She was employed at Blackshear (Day Head Start- Day Care) at the time of her death. She also worked at Ampco Transportation for 20 years in Denver Colorado.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at The Absolute Word Church, 1201 S. Steele St, Denver, CO 80210 with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Reynold Randy Scott, our beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9th, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas at the age of 74. Randy, as he was known to those who loved him, was born in San Angelo to parents Virginia and Reynold Scott. As a child, he attended school in San Angelo, graduating from Central High School in 1967, and later from Angelo State University, where he met his wife of 54 years, Margaret, on a blind date. While Randy held a variety of jobs, his primary career was as a telecommunications director with Verizon from which he retired in 2004. His career led to him living in various cities across Texas before retiring to Fredericksburg. His hobbies included working on his vintage cars and tending to his acreage on his beloved backhoe. Randy was an active member of the Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club where he judged at car shows and participated in many tours around the Fredericksburg area as well as the state.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents Reynold and Virginia Scott. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughters and their spouses: Robyn and Clay Bonner, and Mindy and Walker England all of Plano; his grandchildren Corbin Bonner, Raylan England, and Charles England who all affectionately knew him as Randad, his sister and her husband Paula and Marlow Wojtek, and his nieces Stacy Coulter and Shannan Martin all of Dallas.

A visitation will be held Sunday, February 18,2024 from 3:00-5:00 PM and a funeral service Monday, February 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo followed by interment at Fairmount Cemetery. All friends and family are welcome. The family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers or other gifts.

Mary Jane (Janie) Begnaud born December 30, 1930 passed from this earth on February 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Janie was born to Mary Jane McCants and John Claude Simmons in New Orleans, Louisiana during the Great Depression. She was raised by a single working mother with the help of many uncles and aunts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This instilled in her the importance of family, resilience and independence.

On March 4, 1950 Janie married John William (Bill) Begnaud (November 19, 1928- May 12, 2005) in New Orleans and began their new lives in Lafayette Louisiana. Janie is survived by her three, children, Denise Begnaud Watson and her husband Ted of Fort Collins, Colorado; John Begnaud and wife Jeanne of San Angelo, Texas and Paul Begnaud and wife Dominique of Magnolia, Texas.

Janie adored her seven grandchildren and spouses Mary Watson; Albert Watson and wife Atchiporn French; Jennifer Begnaud Moots& husband Gregg; Joanna Begnaud Click & husband Jordan; Jacqui Begnaud Mobley & husband Cody; Jayme Begnaud Komechak & husband Mathew; and Dominique Van den Bogaert and partner Tinne.

Twelve great grandchildren, Sidnee, Averi and Ben Click; Theo Watson; Charlie Gokosivil-Watson; Brekken and Everly Moots; Thomas John and Wyatt Komechak; Georgie and Liam Mobley; and Feline Van den Bogaert also survive Janie.

Janie was an amazing home cook having learned New Orleans cuisine and marrying into the Cajun culture of south Louisiana. She was an excellence seamstress having made many of her children’s school clothes and all varieties of grandchildren’s and doll clothes. Janie knitted countless sweaters and loved challenging cross-stitch embroidery-examples of which hang in the homes of her children and grandchildren‘s homes.

Janie and Bill were active in Masonic work in Texas. Janie was involved in Eastern Star and Ladies of the Nile while supporting husband Bill’s involvement with Suez Shriners. The years including and leading to Potentate and first lady were special to them both.

Janie loved the sport of bridge and loved the many friends who kept her playing bridge till the end. Janie made friends easily no matter where she was. Thank You Friends.

Mary Jane Begnaud had faith in God, loved life and her family, and was a true inspiration to us all.

Janie’s wishes of a family memorial will be honored at a later date.

Our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Wednesday, February 7, after a short illness.

Susan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 25, 1947.

On May 17, 1969, she married her childhood sweetheart, William Pritchard, at Saint Lawrence O'Toole church in Hartford.

Susan was predeceased by her father, Francis, and mother, Dorothy Ewing, and father and mother-in­ law, Charles and Rosalyn Pritchard, all of Hartford.

She leaves her husband of nearly 55 years, William Pritchard; sons, William Pritchard Jr and his wife Rebeca of Lantana, Texas, and Sean Pritchard and his wife Jonie of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Sebastian and Susan, of Lantana; and granddaughter, Katherine of San Angelo.

In addition, her sister Frances Caldwell Ewing, nephew Marc Athorne of Windsor, Connecticut, brother­ in-law Charles, sister-in-law Donna Pritchard of Weatogue, Connecticut, and cousin Maralyn Rawlings Webb of Bel Air, Maryland.

Susan attended local schools in Connecticut, graduating from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Her career and husband's occupation took her to many states, including New Jersey, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and, finally, San Angelo. Among the many positions held were director of nursing, hospital administrator of River Crest Hospital, and eventually, corporate risk manager with Universal Health Services, retiring in May 2013.

Susan's primary happiness was to enjoy her grandchildren, Sebastian, Susan, and Katherine. Other interests included traveling to New England for the numerous antique fairs and visiting local shops in Texas to add to her collection.

The family wishes to thank the many friends for their support and prayers.

Appreciation also for the compassion and care of the staff of Unit 5 North at Shannon Hospital.

A rosary service will be held at 6:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2024. A Memorial mass will be held 10:00 AM at The Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, February 15, 2024 with burial of cremated remains to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Roger Earl Howell, Sr., of San Angelo, Texas, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven and reunite with family and friends on February 7, 2024, at the age of eighty-one. He was born in San Angelo, on November 18, 1942, to parents Mae Belle and Harvey Lee Howell, Sr. As a child he attended school in both San Angelo and Lubbock, TX. Roger loved to tell the story of meeting the love of his life at Jerry’s Burgers on Pullium and Archer in San Angelo. Sally rode up on a bicycle wearing red shorts with tanned legs and he decided right there he needed to meet her. They married on February 23, 1963, and remained together just shy of 61 years. While Roger held a variety of jobs, his working career primarily centered around automotive parts and repair. He moved his young family to Lubbock in 1966 in search of new employment opportunities and eventually worked his way to a position at S&R Auto Supply as an outside sales associate. In 1976 they moved back to San Angelo to be closer to family and he then worked for Landers Automotive on the Jobbers Service side as commercial account manager. His hobbies included restoring old cars and furniture. Later in life he enjoyed buying and selling flea market antiques at ABA because he loved meeting and visiting with the people.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents Harvey Lee Howell, Sr. and Mae Belle Lankford (Nichols), his stepfather Otis Lankford, two brothers Harvey Lee Howell, Jr., and Billy Ray Howell. Roger is survived by Celine (Sally) Howell, their two children and their spouses, Roger Jr. and Tracie Howell and Theresa and Dan Scott all of San Angelo. His most cherished family being his grandchildren, Preston Scott and wife Landry, Megan Scott, and Ryan Hasty, and his great-grandchildren Cash, Parker, and Steely Scott.

A come and go celebration of Roger’s life and visitation with the family will be held at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. At a later date, final interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery in a private family service.

A special thank you to the nursing staff of Shannon Hospital, Regency House, and Concho Hearts Hospice who cared for him so well.

Mary Lou Gonzales Tovar, 54, of San Angelo, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by her brothers and sisters. Mary was born to Margarito and Estella Gonzales on March 3, 1969 in Abernathy, Texas.

Mary was a loyal employee and loved her job at Bluebonnet Homes. First and foremost, Mary was a loving and dedicated wife, sister, and aunt, treasuring her family and embracing every moment she spent with them. She loved her role as a wife and Dog mom and being the baby sister. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, dancing, and fishing. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh, making friends everywhere she went. She had a heart as big as her smile, eyes that could light up the world and was so kind, loving and giving. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family and all who knew her. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Estella Gonzales and her sister Becky Gonzales.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Dionicio Tovar of San Angelo and her dog Junior, brothers and sisters, Eddie and Virginia Gonzales of Pflugerville, Texas, Diana Urias of Haltom City, Texas, Gilbert and Lucy Gonzales of San Angelo, Texas, Cindy and Wayne Robison of Richland Hills, Texas, her nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Harper Funeral Home.

Services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Boulevard, San Angelo, Texas, with Pastor Jackie Allen officiating.

Armando Garcia peacefully went to the heavens on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in San Angelo, Tx. Armando was born on August 2, 1949, in El paso, Texas. His family moved from Texas to California, where he would live for most of his life. He attended Lake Center Middle School and graduated from Santa Fe High in 1966. After graduating he went to work in different occupations, but one he would always take pride in was working for the school district as a custodian at Lakeside Middle School, William Orr and Lakeview. Armando never had children but when you asked him how many children he had, he would smile and reply “384” referencing his children at the schools. Armando never married but had many beautiful women that he would tell stories about. When asked one time why he never got married he smiled and said “girls, girls, girls.” Armando was a work of art, a ladies’ man, and a lover.

The way someone could describe Armando was like a “Cool Cat,” always taking it all in.

He was a warm and generous soul, always wanting to give gifts just to help someone out when he could.

He was also known for his hilarious side, he could snap back a funny comment without missing a beat, which would always have people laughing. He had great teeth, and a smile that could light up the room. Armando took great pride in anything and everything his hands touched. He had a love for tools, woodworking and bicycles. He took especially good care of his cars, and you could often find him outside working on them. He enjoyed all genres of music, loved Marilyn Monroe and enjoyed a good pair of jeans and a nice pair of shoes.

Mando had a special bond with his brother Gilbert “Kiki” Garcia. They were known as the “Doobie Brothers”, and they shared many years full of laughs and deep love. His sister Laura Osnaya is also someone very dear to his heart. She was always there when he needed her.

Armando formed a special bond with his family in Texas. This is where he lived the last precious moments of his life. No one would have ever known he was suffering from cancer. He never let it be an excuse or be a handicap to him, he lived his last year in happiness, peace, and smiled until the very end.

He is preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, Beatriz and Gilbert Garcia and his sister Virginia “Virgie” Garcia Munoz. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends from California and El Paso. They were always very dear to his heart

The family would like to give a special thanks to St. Gabriels Hospice of San Angelo, Texas. Frankie Osnaya, family in California and neighbors on Adonis Ave. for helping their uncle Mando. Gianna and Jason Stutzman and their children for supporting and loving Armando. Kacey and Randy Dennis for treating him like their own grandpa and being there to laugh and hold his hand until the end. Laddy, Tammy, Angela and Tracy Celaya for keeping him company. Finally, Mike and Tammy Dennis for loving him, laughing with him and caring for him in his final months.

It is with our deepest sorrow that our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lorenzo R Lopez Jr., 71, of San Angelo, was called to heaven to be with his wife and youngest son on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Lorenzo was a pillar of strength, leadership, and joy. He was the type of man who was a firm believer in his convictions. He was a certified Bulter builder, a carpenter, and spent most of his days in construction. Dedicating his life to taking care of his wife and children. Not only was he a hard worker, but he found time to do the things he enjoyed such as bowling. He went on to accomplish several 300 perfect games and a handful of 800 series. And won bowler of the year in San Angelo.

Lorenzo was survived by his son, Albert Garcia Jr. and wife Rose; his daughter, Lori Lopez and husband James W Nelson; his daughter-n-law, Cindy; his grandchildren, Albert L Garcia, III, April Kelim and husband Matt Kelim, Abraham Garcia and wife Amanda Garcia, Adrianna L Garcia, Catherine Arreola and husband Jarrett Westerman, Paul A Reifke and wife Jennifer and Erik Reifke. He was Popo to his 12 great grandchildren, Zachary, Aubrey Ann, Audrina Rose, Abraham, James Albert, Zayden, Celene Ava, Matthew, Aiden, Lliam, Julian "Juju" & Jeremiah; he is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn Robles, Martha Doran-Reyes, Marcy Reyes, Andrea Beltran, Imelda Baez; and his brothers, Adam Reyes, Moses Reyes, Joe Reyes, Israel Reyes, and Valentin Rameriz; several nieces and nephews. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Lidia Lopez; his son, Lorenzo Lopez III; his parents, Lorenzo Lopez Sr. and Alice Reyes; and beloved brother.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the nurses at Home Preferred Senior Care and to the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care for their loving care.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service being at 6:00 PM Monday, February 12, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Evelyn Robles, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.