Debra Jean Linger, 80, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on August 3, 2024. 

She was born to the late Everett and Lorraine Linger on July 18, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas. 

She is survived by three sisters and two brothers. 

Burial will be held at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10 AM with Chaplain Diamond Dool officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Whitt Michael Martin, 17, passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at his home in Eldorado, Texas.

Services will be held on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Brushy Top Cowboy Church in Eldorado, with a meal following for all who attend.

Whitt was born in Georgetown, Texas, on May 8th, 2007, and was a junior at White Horse Christian Academy. A true son of Texas, he experienced many aspects that our great state has to offer, until finally settling with his family in Eldorado. Whitt lived the cowboy life which he loved so much, whether it be roping, gathering cattle, rodeos, or helping with the ranch. All who knew Whitt knew him as a loving, kind-hearted young man with an old soul who would give you the shirt off his back. His blue eyes and bright smile brought joy and happiness to all who were lucky enough to experience them.  The love he had for his family is only outmatched by the love his family has for him. He was truly one in a million, and the energy from his light was powerful enough to touch the hearts of the people around him.

Survivors include his parents, Jacie Martin and Justin Stewardson, sisters, Gracie Martin and Jaedyn Stewardson, grandparents, James and Marilee Pierce, Jan and Willy Grimes, his uncles, Breck Pierce and Robert McCausland, as well as great grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members.

Memorials may be sent to First National Bank of Eldorado at 100 Main St., Eldorado, Tx 76936.

Bernice Przilas Schwartz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend gained her angel wings August 6, 2024.

Bernice was born September 4, 1943 in Schulenberg,Tx to Otto and Martha Klein Przilas; the youngest of four children. At the age of 4 months, the family moved to Umbager, Tx (Randall County) where Bernice went to school, won spelling bees and graduated high school in 1962.

In that same year, she married the love of her life and favorite dancing partner, Kenneth Schwartz on November 22. The newlyweds relocated to San Angelo, where Bernice lived while working on the family farm, gardening, raising her four children and remaining active in her faith. Bernice was Kennth’s tractor pulling, truck driving, cotton stomping help mate for 61 years. She and Kenneth had four loving children. CynDee, Kent (special friend, Jan), Kyle, and K’Cee.

Bernice had a strong and special relationship with her only grandchild, Taylor. She would let him drive down the road on her lap as a toddler, never missed a football or baseball game, gave him his very own treats drawer and enjoyed surprising him with meals of pork chops and green apples left in his truck at school. She was very proud of the outstanding man he has become.

Bernice was an avid supporter of her children and community; she enjoyed attending and cheering her children and their friends at Wall Hawk football, basketball, baseball games, and band recitals. She and Kenneth loved to fish and camp and would often take their children to the river. The last meal of the trip was always fried fish and homemade pickles from the garden. She also made the best homemade ice cream for ice cream suppers.

Bernice loved to dance. She was a member of the Wall Polka Dance club where she and Kenneth would dance the nights away all over the state of Texas. They were a beautiful sight to behold, spinning and gliding across the floor in their polka costumes that Bernice had sewn with pride.

Bernice was an active member at St. Ambrose Catholic parish. She volunteered as a reader, Eucharistic minister, sacristan, and sang in the church choir using her voice to praise the lord. She trained altar servers, was part of the baptism preparation team and made corsages, boutonnières and beautiful bench markers for parishioners’ weddings. She was an active member of St Helen’s Altar society and Catholic Daughters of America: Court of St Catherine of Sienna.

Bernice loved being outdoors and working in her garden. She had a green thumb and grew every vegetable imaginable. She loved flowers and made many trips across the state with her daughters in search of new and unusual flowers to bring back to West Texas. Bernice was also known to carry a shovel in her car at all times, in case she passed a plant on the roadside that she had to have. In 2013, she became a Master Gardener.

Bernice was an enthusiastic and accomplished quilter, belonging to two quilting clubs: the Wall Country Quilters and the Piece Makers. She enjoyed her monthly socials with her Bunko friends and wanted them all to know how thankful she was for them being her eyes so she could see and continue to play as she struggled with her vision in later years.

Bernice always said that she felt like she would return to earth as a mockingbird. “They always have something more to say and so do I.” Whenever you see a mockingbird, remember her with a fond memory and smile wholeheartedly. She will be missed but will carry on through the multiple memories and lives of the people she touched.

Bernice will be available for viewing on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. The Graveside Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery in Wall, Texas.

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

Linda Beam was born March 24, 1953, in Texas City, Texas to Oscar Wilson Gregory and Hazel Amelia Gregory. She departed this life August 4, 2024, In San Angelo, Texas.

Linda attended the Texas State School for the Blind where she met the love of her life Darvin “Pee Wee” Beam. They were married March 4, 1978.

Linda is survived by brothers in-law and sisters in-law Kenneth and Linda Dye, Raymond and Linda Beam, and Alta McClellan as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda found joy in attending church services at the Salvation Army, attending or listening to local high school football games, and periodic professional baseball games.

She enjoyed playing the keyboard as well as listening to Gospel music and country and western music.

Visitation will be August 8, 2024. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo Texas.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo Texas.

Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Don’t be sad

I am in the flowers that brighten your day

I am in the rays of sunshine that warm the earth

I am in the early morning dew sparkling on the green grass

Avigilio A. Castillo, Jr., from Mertzon, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 2, 2024, in San Angelo.

Avigilio attended Irion County then joined the United States Marines and graduated from bootcamp as a Marine Corporal on April 2, 1976, in San Diego. He was then stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan, until he was honorably discharged in1980. After serving, he returned to his family in Mertzon.

“Junior” met and married Valleri Kiser, the love of his life. Their union resulted in their three children, Ramon Carlos, Monica Elena, and Mario Jesus Castillo.

Junior is proceeded in death by his parents Avigilio Castillo, Sr., and Leonor Castillo, brothers-in-law Jerry Malone, Thomas Hubert, and several nieces and nephews. Junior is also survived by his son-in-law, Daniel Sanchez and grandchildren, Dieudonnée, Athyna, Barrett, Emelia and Zikiah.

Junior was a long-haul truck driver for almost 30 years; he loved the road. He loved that he had driven from coast to coast and from the deep south to upper northern states. He was so glad to show his young sons different cities and states. Young Ramon and Mario traveled from inside Mexico to and into Canada with their Dad. To his daughter’s extreme disapproval, she did not get to share in the road trips with him. Monica loved to bake cookies for her dad’s return home. He must have loved his daughter too much to allow her to experience life on the road. Junior spoke about the sights he witnessed and traveling on rough and dangerous roads through snow and icy conditions. He was a test driver for Goodyear. Junior mentioned how much he liked his coworkers in Goodyear.

Also left to cherish his memories are his siblings, Dominga (James Rambo), Mario Castillo, Susana Castillo (Hubert), Sylvia Malone, Sandra (Mando), Diana (Robert), Norma Castillo, and Jesus (Amanda) Castillo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to VA’s home health staff, whom Junior called his “nurses”. Junior’s family would like to express their love and thanks to the workers and staff at Family Dollar, Sonic, and Stripes, and especially to Julio’s on the corner at Knickerbocker Road. To the fellow neighbors at the Bellagio Apartments, thank you for your kind words and help to our father and brother.

Mario De Leon, Jr., 35, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with a wake service at 6:00 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mario was born on January 10, 1989 in Richland Hills and attended San Angelo Central High School. After high school he worked as a mechanic at Jim Bass Ford for 7 years and was later an IT Field Tech for Tel-Pro Communications. Mario was a loving son and a great big brother to his siblings. He was always smiling, joking, and loved to be the life of the party. He loved to fish and hang out with his family and friends. Tio Mario, will be especially missed by his nieces and nephews.

Mario is survived by his Mother, Margaret Jasso and husband Abelardo of Crowley; his father Mario De Leon, Sr. of San Angelo; his three siblings, Edward De Leon and wife Vanessa of San Angelo, Brandon De Leon and wife Amanda of San Angelo, and Mariah De Leon of San Angelo; his fiance, Rosemary Rodriguez and her children, Alyrica and Mason; his maternal grandparents, Jesus and Ilda Aguirre of San Angelo; his paternal grandmother, Irene De Leon of San Angelo; his nieces and nephews; Edward Jr, Adaylnn, Jeremy, Braylon, Brielle, and Julian.

John David (Jake) Young, of San Angelo, passed away to the arms of the Lord on August 5, 2024. He was born August 21, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas to Ollie Richard Young and Velma Thigpen Young.

Jake’s parents helped to build the original home of San Angelo’s Harris Ave. Baptist Church where they attended and were charter members. Jake was the last surviving charter member.

A highlight of Jake’s childhood was participating in the Little Olympics Relays, where he earned a 1st place medal, just as – to his great delight – his grandchildren would do many years later.

At the age of 18, Jake joined the Navy, serving until his father’s death less than 2 years later. He received an honorable discharge to return home to care for his mother and young sister. On November 24, 1955, Jake married Gloria Ann Bitner, with whom he raised three loving children in the house his father built on S. Archer Street. He served as a valued member of the San Angelo Police Dept. from 1966 until his retirement in 1992. One of Jake’s greatest joys was becoming “Poppa” to his seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He loved watching them grow and enjoyed camping, hunting, and adventuring with them, as well as cheering them on at all their school events over the years. He was a man of many talents, including welding, teaching his grandson the basics and making many trailers and smokers with and for friends and family. A lifelong barterer, collector, and lover of local history, Jake amassed a trove of unique artifacts and treasures which will live on and be cherished by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Some of the indigenous artifacts in his collection are now on display at the Fort Concho Museum in San Angelo. Jake was also an avid outdoorsman. His adventures ranged from his own back yard all the way to Alaska & Canada, making lifelong memories with cherished friends and family members.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Donald Richard Young, his sister, Judy Raye Vick. He is survived by Gloria, his wife of nearly 69 years and their three children, Cynthia Bulloch (Mike) of Horseshoe Bay, David Young (Mitzi) of Fredericksburg, and Carolyn (Susie) duBois (Chris) of Killeen, granddaughter Kirsten Joyner (Tim) and children Rowan, Lydia, Elanor and Edmund, granddaughter Brook duBois (Roy Scheeren), grandson Jerrod duBois (Taylor) and daughter Amelia, grandson Jake Young (Genevieve Miura), grandson Shane Young (Abi), step-granddaughter Christi Copeland and her children Harper and Haddie, and step-grandson Taylor Bulloch (Mandi Goldwing) and their daughter Bryn, as well as his sister-in-law, Dottie Young. Jake was also a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, led by Rev. Neil Connor and special, long-time friend, Russell Smith.

Amelia Pedroza Perez, 89, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024. She was born in Eola, TX and lived her adult life her here in San Angelo. She will be missed by so many who loved and cherished her.

She has joined her parents, Genaro and Mercedes Pedroza (Eola, TX), brother, Felix Pedroza (Ft. Worth, TX), sisters, Beda Pedroza Gonzalez and Isabel Pedroza both of San Angelo, TX.

She is survived by her husband, Ernesto Perez and two sons, Ernest Jr. Perez and wife Betty (McAllen, TX), and Hector Perez and wife Martha (San Angelo, TX); grandchildren: Stephanie Perez Gonzalez (Portugal), Lance Perez (Lubbock, TX), Blake Perez (Singapore) and Allyssa Perez (San Antonio) and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Pascuala Gamez (Irving), and brothers, Mike Pedroza (Louisiana) and Joe Pedroza (Ft. Worth).

A rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held a 10:00am on August 8, 2024, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

We would like to thank the staff at San Angelo Nursing Home for the care and love they showed.

We love you mama.

Frank A. Gully, 95, passed away on August 3, 2024 at his home in Wall surrounded by his family and eternally joined his loving wife in Heaven.

Frank was born in Rowena, Texas in the big two-story home of his parents, Frank J. and Agnes Gottschalk Gully on April 4, 1929. He attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School in Rowena.

Following graduation, he began farming in the Rowena area until he was called to serve our country during the Korean War Conflict. He served several years, being honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Field Artillery, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Following his military service, Frank married Dolores Dierschke on February 23, 1954, and started farming in the Wall area. He was elected as secretary to Germania Insurance Co. and served faithfully with them for 60 years. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Germania Insurance Co. for 44 years while keeping up the farm. He served on the Wall School Board and the Wall Coop Gin Board for many years and was secretary for the Knights of Columbus for several years, also.

Frank and Dolores celebrated 65 years of marriage. They loved to go antique hunting all over the United States. They collected old clocks, old butter churns, old tools, old tractors, old and unique dolls and many other items. They have put together a small museum at their home. Many visitors have come from far and wide to view all their collections. It is a sight to see.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, his parents, Frank J. and Agnes Gully, brothers, Wilbert, Alois, Quentin, Robert and Harvey Gully, sister, Adeline Fuchs, brother-in-law, Walter Fuchs, sisters-in-law, Marilyn, Bernice and Grace Gully and grandson, Todd Gully and great granddaughter, Bryce Rodriguez.

He is survived by his 6 children of whom he was proud had all earned a college degree: Russell and Patricia Gully of DeSoto, Rodney and Madelaine Gully of St. Lawrence, Stuart and Donna Gully of Wall, Bruce and DeAnna Gully of Veribest, Janice and Jim Cain of San Angelo, Karen & Steve McMillan of Clyde.

He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren: Monica and Paul Chartier, Teresa and Kevin Moore, Rachel Gully, Andrea and Gabriel Rodriguez, Jeremy and Mikela Gully, Stacy and Nick Welch, Katie and Martin Phiffer, Emily and Sterling Satterfield, Travis and Jessica Gully, Elizabeth and Jason Pelofske, Sarah Gully, Paul and Becky Gully, Michael and Leah Gully, Miles Gully, Macy and Clayton Daniel, Brandon and Hanna Cain, Kendra Cain, Mason and Sarah McMillan and Carissa McMillan and her fiancé Cade Smith. Also surviving are 20 great grandchildren: Rosemary and Lily Chartier, Tate Rodriguez, Nash, Beckett and Jaxon Gully, Claire and Carter Welch, Nevin and Shaw Phiffer, Connor and Watson Gully, Tanner, Faye and Della Gully, Eli Pelofske, Alice Gully, Cru and Kisner Cain and Luke McMillan.

He is also survived by his brother, Msgr. Bernard Gully of San Angelo and his in-laws, LaVerne and Robert Knezek of Arlington, and Marvin and Janis Dierschke of Wall.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

A Rosary Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6th at St. Ambrose Church in Wall. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joe Choutapalli, Monsignor Bernard Gully, and Monsignor Larry Droll presiding. Burial will follow in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery in Wall.

We are especially grateful for the compassionate care provided by the caregivers and staff at Comfort Keepers and the nurses with Hospice of San Angelo. Memorials may be made to the St. Ambrose Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.

Norine M. Valicek, 97, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Friday August 2, 2024, in San Angelo. Norine was born March 8, 1927, in Galveston Texas to Roswell and Norine Moreland. She grew up in Galveston and Houston and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Houston in 1943. After high school, she attended Rice University. Norine met her future husband Edwin A. Valicek in Houston through the Rosarian Club, a young adult group for Catholics. They married on November 22, 1952. Norine’s first job was as a hostess during WWII at the Stage Canteen in Houston. After that, she spent most of her career working for CPA firms. Norine was active in the Houston Camelia Society. Their home was on the Houston Camelia Society Garden Tour. She was also a girl scout leader for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, dancing, playing cards, keeping her mind sharp by playing card games on her ipad and traveling. She celebrated her 80th Birthday with a hot air balloon ride and her 90th Birthday with a trip to New York. Norine also loved her dogs, especially her dog Greta. She was affectionately called “Zsa-Zsa” by her grandchildren and their friends. Norine was a “Mom” to everyone, especially to all of her children’s friends. Those that knew her will always remember her no-nonsense advice. Her life and love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Norine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Mary Frances Valicek and husband Jack, her daughter Diane Womack and husband Chris, her son Edwin Valicek, Jr. and wife Kristin. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Carson and his wife Bonnie, Cade, Alex, Annie and Emily, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her longtime friend, Nancye Parker. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Mount Carmel Hermitage in Christoval, Texas. A private inurnment will take place following the service. The family requests that memorials be made to Mount Carmel Hermitage or a charity of your choice.

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