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!”

Donna Ruth (Pickel) Green peacefully entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in San Angelo, TX. Born on March 29, 1946, in El Reno, OK, Donna was the cherished daughter of Don and Ruth Pickel.

Donna is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, JM Green. Their journey together took them from California (1984-2009) to Panama (2009-2014), back to California (2014-2019), and finally to Texas in April 2019. She is also survived by her son Thurman Ragsdale and his wife Vicky of San Angelo, TX; daughter Sarah Blanco and her husband Fernando of San Jose, CA; stepson Tucker Green and his wife Laura of Portland, OR; stepdaughter Tristin Green and her husband Mark of Mill Valley, CA; grandsons Reece Carter and Avery Fischbach; great-granddaughter Mia Carter; and brother Wilbur Pickel of Pasco, WA.

A talented artist, Donna's creativity knew no bounds. She excelled in painting, sculpting, and crafting, and her impeccable eye for interior design could rival that of Martha Stewart. Donna also had a green thumb, cultivating breathtaking gardens wherever she lived.

A savvy entrepreneur, Donna made significant strides in the title insurance industry, culminating in her role as County Manager and Senior Vice President for Old Republic Title.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Ruth Pickel, and her brother Hubert Pickel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Donna's vibrant spirit, artistic talent, and unwavering love for her family will be dearly missed and forever cherished.

On July 20, 2024, La Rita Gayle Timmons Wilder lovingly known as “Honey”, “Sweet Darling” or “Nana” transferred her membership from her earthly home to her heavenly home surrounded by her family. La Rita was born in Bronte, Texas on October 29, 1954, to Wilma Nell Hester Timmons and Charles Tilman Timmons. She married Fred Wilder on January 16, 1970, in Bronte, Texas. Out of this marriage was born Amy Leanne, Stephanie Elaina, and Jody Ray Wilder.

La Rita attended Bronte High School and worked for GTE/Verizon retiring in October 2008. She began as a telephone operator and worked in many areas of the phone company throughout her career. She was a member of the Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers, past member of Beta Sigma Phi, currently served on the Literacy Committee for the Concho Valley Republican Women. In 2023, she represented CVRW at the National Federation of Republican Women in Oklahoma City and again at the Texas Federation of Republican Women in Irving as a voting delegate. She was a believer in Jesus Christ being baptized into the faith as a teenager and later joined the Methodist Church. Rita was witty, generous, a great cook, a whiz at crossword puzzles and word games, did beautiful needlework, and was a great listener. She loved all “Babies” and delighted in any new addition to the family.

She is survived by her husband, Fred, daughters, Amy Leanne Turner and husband Chris of Corpus Christi, TX, Stephanie Elaina Wilder of Shawnee, OK, and son, Jody Ray Wilder and special friends, Lauren and Lukas Bartolick of Colorado City, TX. Grandchildren: Katelyn Nicole Turner, Zachary Logan Turner, Zane Christopher Turner, Christin Faith Williams, Alexandra Williams. Great Grandchildren: Beaudoin (Beau) Williams, and Dahlia Gomez.

Sister and Brother-in-Law: La Queta and Harold Shelburne, Stepbrothers & Sisters: Tina Brownfield (Dan), Mike (Mary Anne) Bowers, Ronnie (Cindy) Gann, and Andy (Elvia) Gann. Aunts & Uncles: Jean Mc Swain, Johnnie (Tom) Luttrell. Nieces & Nephews: Mercyla (Brad) Fly, Mesha (Allen) Millsap, Meagan (Tim) Hunnicutt, Great Nieces & Nephews: Abbie (Weston) McIntire, Amory Fly, Kemper Fly, Mackenzie Millsap, and Sydney Millsap.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilma Nell “Mickey” & Johnny Gann, Charles & Margaret Timmons, Daisy & Dub Sims, Rickman Hester, Twala & B.G. Timmons. Son In Law: Andrew Williams., and Special Uncle: Ross McSwain.

Pallbearers: Osvaldo Gomez Bucio, Brad Fly, Robert “Rob” Garcia, Timothy Hunnicutt, Allen Millsap & Craig Turner.

A special “Thank You” to all of the Doctors, Nurses on 5 NORTH, 4 South, Surgical Team and ICU Nurses & Doctors at Shannon Hospital that assisted in the care provided to La Rita over the past two weeks. Finally, the love and gentle treatment from Hospice of San Angelo during the last hours of her life were so very touching to her entire family. A huge Thank You to Dr. Boyd for giving the last ounce of effort to try to save la Rita. God’s Richest Blessings on All of You!

The family requests that those attending please dress casually in honor of La Rita, and that any donations be made to your favorite charities.

Visitation will be Friday, from 5-7 at Harper’s Funeral Home, and Services will be Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 AM at Harper’s Funeral Home with internment in Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo, TX.