Veronica Krzysiak Quinn, age 96, died peacefully in the care of her family on June 5, 2024.

Veronica was born on Jan. 15, 1928, to Frances and Michael Plizga in Detroit. The devout Catholic, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, poured her soul into her faith, family and into one of her first loves – teaching.

Veronica became the first woman in her family to attend college, enrolling at the University of Michigan’s prestigious School of Business Administration (since renamed the Stephen M. Ross School of Business) where she competed and thrived in a Post-World War II environment, proudly earning her bachelor’s degree in 1950. At Michigan, she was initiated into Alpha Delta Pi. Later, she obtained her masters in education from Marygrove College in Detroit.

Veronica spent the next 25 years educating students in the Detroit public school system. In 1954, she married Andrew Krzysiak and the two lived 46 wonderful years together, raising two daughters, Margaret and Marilyn, in Dearborn, Michigan.

Following Veronica and Andrew’s retirement, the two moved across the country in 1996 to San Angelo, Texas, to be near their daughter, Marilyn, and grandchildren, Andrew (7) and Allison (5) – a reflection of their love and commitment to family.

Following the death of Veronica’s husband, Andrew, she remarried Frank Quinn on New Year’s Day 2002. Veronica lived post-retirement life to its fullest during her 25 years in San Angelo as a mainstay within Holy Angels Catholic Church while maintaining regular involvement in social activities including dance club, book club and bridge.

With health declining, Veronica moved to Houston in 2021 and remained active in her new senior living home at The Village of River Oaks. Her latter years were full of love and fulfillment thanks to the staff, caregivers, and many friends at The Village, as well as ever-present family support.

Veronica was preceded in death by late husband Andrew Krzysiak, parents Frances and Michael Plizga and brother Michael Plizga.

She is survived by husband Frank Quinn of San Angelo; daughter Margaret and husband Dave Kastner (Cincinnati), daughter Marilyn and husband Joe Patterson (Houston); granddaughter Laurie and husband Scott Doughman (Cincinnati), grandson Andrew Pate and wife Lorin (Sugar Land), granddaughter Allison and husband Santiago Pino (Houston) and great grandchildren Paige Doughman (Cincinnati), Ryan Doughman (Cincinnati), John Pate (Sugar Land), Charles Pate (Sugar Land) and Elinor Pate (Sugar Land).

The evidence and impact of Veronica’s life can be found in her many family, friends and former students who carry on her legacy of generosity, integrity and curiosity. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo, Texas or The Macular Degeneration Association (www.macularhope.org).

A visitation for Veronica Quinn will be held Friday, June 21 from 5:00 -7:00p.m. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76904. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 2309 A & M, San Angelo, Texas, 76904.

Weldon Barron was born on January 29, 1941, and passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 83 after a brief battle with Leukemia. He was born in San Angelo and raised in Wall, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents Clyde and Gladys Barron, brother Clyde Jr, nephew Rusty Barron and sister Doris Miller.

He is survived by his son, Randy and wife Diana Barron, daughter Becky and husband Donnie Lee, grandchildren Dakota and wife Shayla Lee and Ciera Lee and great grandchildren Layla and Daityn Lee, brother RD and wife Mary Dell Barron, nephews Ricky and Paula Barron and Kevin and Lisa Barron and two nieces Cathy and Michelle and many longtime friends.

He was a rifle sharpshooter in the Army National Guard. He was an advocate for everything San Angelo Being the Sr Vice President and Cashier for Central National Bank for many years and Tom Green County Personnel Director. He loved fund raising events, especially his involvement and longtime service with the East Angelo Lions Club for over 50 years. He was always ready for Rodeo time to cook burgers and the pancake breakfast.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo on Thursday June 20 at 10:00 am. Followed by a private family burial.

José Carlos González was born on February 10, 1932 to Arturo Carrio González and Gabriella Hernández González. He was the oldest of 6 siblings. Carlos was married to his beloved wife Beatriz Vasquez González for 71 years. He was the father of Juanita González Gonzales and Beatriz Gonzalez Castañeda. He had 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Carlos was a dedicated husband and father. He worked as a firefighter and rancher in agriculture and landscaping.

Norman Gary Smith of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. 

He was born on October 16, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas to Kathryn Norman and Homer Smith. 

Gary attended San Angelo Central High School and graduated in the class of 1967. He later went on to obtain a Master of Science in Psychology from Angelo State University. Gary began his career in Juvenile Probation working for Tom Green County. He was a Juvenile Probation Officer and Substance Abuse Counselor. Gary helped countless youth throughout his career and changed many lives for the better. 

Gary married Janice Holland on April 15, 1978. The couple welcomed two children, Jessica and Cassidy. When he wasn't spending time with his family or helping troubled children, Gary loved to continue learning. He could always be found with a book in his hand. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn and Homer Smith. 

Left to cherish Gary's memory are his loving wife, Janice Smith; daughter, Jessica Easterwood and husband Chris; grandson Elijah; daughter, Dr. Cassidy Newton and husband JD; and grandchildren, Felicity and Gabriel. Also left to cherish his memory are many beloved nieces and nephews. 

A visitation for Gary will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, Texas 76903. A funeral service will occur Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Glen Meadows Baptist Church, 6002 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905. 

Pallbearers for Gary's service will be Chris Easterwood, JD Newton, Mark Lee, Wayne Elkins, Manfred Thompson, and Kalton May. 

The Smith Family would like to thank Bronte Health and Rehab Center for their loving care. The family would also like to thank Gentiva Hospice for the care they gave Gary during his hospice journey.

Sunny McCormick Stinson, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on September 2,1938 in Littlefield, Texas, to Jack and Mary (Favor) McCormick. Sunny married Ronald Stinson on January 11, 1957, in Muleshoe, Texas. They met at Muleshoe High School in class where Sunny had just started school. Ron and his buddies were acting up in class and the teacher made him go sit in the front of the class next to her as she was sitting alone. They had known each other for three months before they married. Sunny and Ron shared 67 and a half years of marriage together. Most of those years they worked side-by-side in their upholstery business, Ron’s Coach Works. Throughout the years they were constant companions going to antique car shows, swap meets and traveling in the motor home that Ron built. They made lifelong friendships with many wonderful people. Those who knew Sunny delighted in her continual “sunny” disposition and love for her family and friends. She never met a stranger, treated everyone like family, and was “Mom” to many. Sunny is survived by her husband, Ronald, children, Terry Clark (Dewey), Donna Stinson, Carol Stevens, and Betty Jo Switalski (Mike). She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Matthew Clark, Michael Clark (Tyara), Mitchell Clark, Jerod Williams (Michelle), Grant Stevens (Jessica), Andrew Stevens (Alison), Shelly Revia, Anthony Switalski (Amanda), John Switalski, Kaila Switalski and sixteen great grandchildren. Sunny’s request was not to have a funeral but often said we should have a party. So in lieu of a funeral the family will have a celebration of life later at a date to be determined.

Dr. Susan L. Neste, 81, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in San Angelo. Susan was born April 06, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Nicholas Ludowese and Veronica Bimler Ludowese. Susan grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. She married the love of her life Reuben Walter Neste on February 8, 1964, and they shared 54 beautiful years of marriage and raised three children. After her children reached school age she returned to school attending the University of North Dakota where she graduated with a Doctorate in Educational Administration in 1998. Over the years Susan and her family lived in North Dakota, Florida, and Michigan where she took the position of Director of Academic Success Center at Wayne State University. In 2004 she accepted the position of Executive Director of Angelo State University's Office of Predeclared Advising and worked there until her retirement. Susan was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She had a very kind, loving, and gentle nature, with a peaceful spirit, and relied tremendously on her faith in the Lord. In her spare time, she loved oil painting, and crocheting and had a passion for reading. Susan also loved dogs and was especially fond of her companions Winston and Frosty. Her love of family, sweet gentle nature, and peaceful spirit will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Susan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Reuben. She is survived by her children, Andrea Sue Neste, of San Angelo, Christopher Michael Neste and his wife Lori, of Grand Forks, ND, and Tyler Neste, of San Angelo, her grandson, Brian Neste, of Grand Forks, ND, her sister, Nancy Steeves, of Sacramento, CA; and her brother, Nick Ludowese, of Grand Forks, ND. No services will be held in honor of Susan’s final wishes. The family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity on her behalf.

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

Gary Don Landgraf passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 11, 2024 at the age of 67.

Gary is survived by his three Daughters Amber (Jake) Sullivan, Jennifer Rusin; and Krystina (Chris) Gatica. Six Grandchildren Michael Frederick (Tiffany), Courtney Black(Rel), Sierra Black (Oscar), Sunnie Gatica, Gage Gatica, and Elijah Sullivan. Five Great-Grandchildren Maya, Nemuel, Chloe, Amali, and Bailey. Uncles and Cousins as well as Dear friends Danny, Colleen, Duane, Bill, Mary, and numerous others.

Gary was born October 1, 1956 to Henry and Edna Landgraf. He dedicated his career to service at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center until his retirement, where he had a great fondness for the clients he served.

Gary's unwavering dedication, support, and love for Deni until her passing was truly remarkable.Gary was a gifted artist, a lover of music, and movies. One of his favorite pastimes was gift giving, he would spend countless hours gathering mementos large and small to pass along in giant gift bags, for all occasions.

Gary was proceeded in death by his life partner and wife, Deni and his parents Henry and Edna Landgraf.

A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery, Friday June 14,2024 at 10am.

Cory Lee Schuler, 17, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, June 4, in Lubbock, TX.

Cory was born August 26, 2006, to Colby and Christina Schuler in The Woodlands, TX. After living all over Texas, his family settled in San Angelo, where Cory attended Central High School. He was enrolled in the welding program and had just completed his junior year. Cory was looking forward to his Senior year in high school and had begun making plans for life after graduation.

Cory loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, or even just going for a walk.

Cory was very creative, and was always drawing, designing, building and making things. He had a huge imagination and an even bigger desire to create.

Mostly, Cory was a compassionate and loving soul. Throughout his life, Cory had struggles but faced them all with a courage and determination that was unstoppable. He had a big heart and always had big feelings. He loved his family and understood the importance of telling them how much he loved them every single day. His absence will leave a hole in our hearts that will never be filled, and his memory will forever be with us.

Cory is survived by his parents, Christina Schuler of San Angelo, Colby Schuler of Abernathy, TX, his brother, Christopher Schuler of San Angelo, his sister, Abigail Schuler of San Angelo, his grandmother, Judy Gunter of Abernathy, TX, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Cory will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:00PM at the Paint Rock Community Church, with Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. The Burial will follow at Paint Rock Cemetery. Pall bearers for the service will be Joshua Watts, Matt Monroe, Jeff Schuler, Steven Hewett, Brad Bowie, and Nick Travis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.autismspeaks.org.

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

Ricky Van Sanford, of Robert Lee, passed away June 12, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on November 15, 1953 in San Saba, TX to his parents Homer and Anna Belle (Brown) Sanford. Ricky was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Pamela (Finlay) Sanford on June 29, 1973.

He was a retired seismic surveyor after 28 years in the field and then 12 years as a surveyor manager in the office for Dawson Geophysical. He retired and moved to Robert Lee in 2020. Shortly after, he came out of retirement and became the ranch foreman for his daughter and son-in-law’s ranch. He adopted the idea that the ranch animals were his own. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his three grandsons and pets. Ricky was recently able to enjoy his restored 1979 Corvette, which was his pride and joy. If Pam was lucky, he would let her ride along with him! He loved music of all kinds. He loved to listen to it or play it on the guitar.

He is survived by his wife of 50 (almost 51) years, Pamela Sanford of Robert Lee and his three daughters, Kristian Wanner (Randy), Amanda Cherry (Trey), and Courtney Tarango (Benny) all of Midland. He has three grandsons who were his pride and joy, Ryan Wanner, Robert Wanner, and Gunner Cherry. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs Stewy, Penny, and Bruno.

He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Anna Belle Sanford, and his brothers Wilmeth and Sheral Sanford. He is now resting in peace with his beloved brother-in-law Scott Finlay, nephew Brad Sanford, and his beloved dogs Cookie and Gabby.

Visitation will be Friday morning, June 14, 2024, at 10 am at Harper Funeral Home and Crematory in San Angelo, TX. Services to follow at 11 am. Graveside services will be in Voss, TX at the Leaday Cemetery overlooking Lake Ivie at 2 pm. Pallbearers will be Randy Wanner, Trey Cherry, Benny Tarango, Ryan Wanner, Gunner Cherry, and Todd Sanford. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Wanner and Kirk Hamilton.

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