Shirley Ann Gieselman, 73, of San Angelo, TX was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 5, 2024. Shirley was born in Jacksonville, TX to Tex Cobb and Mary Dillon. She graduated as Valedictorian from Forsan High School in 1969, and she married her husband that same year. Her husband, John, was in the Air Force, and they were able to see a little bit of the world. They lived together in TX, OH, NM, Italy, Portugal (the Azores), and West Germany/Germany.

Shirley was a Christian woman who shared Christ’s love to everyone she knew. Her family was her life, and she loved them with everything she had. She always made sure everyone was taken care of which is why her chosen profession was that of a child development specialist. She loved kids, and they were a real source of joy for her.

Her favorite past times were shopping and serving within the community. She was able to combine these with a ministerial outreach called Angel Tree. She bought and wrapped gifts every year for this event, and few things made her as happy as watching those children unwrap the gifts.

Shirley is survived by her husband John, son Phillip of San Angelo TX, daughter Katrina Bozo (Nick) of Spokane WA, granddaughter Paige Lauer (Chris) of Bangs TX, granddaughter Hannah McDonald (John) of San Angelo TX, grandson Brendan Gieselman of San Angelo TX, granddaughter Kaitlyn Bozo, grandson Garrett Bozo, and great granddaughter Isabelle McDonald, brother Darrow Cobb of Merkel TX, brother Ricky Cobb of Merkel TX, and brother Tommy Cobb of Merkel TX. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister Vicky.

The memorial service for Shirley will be at West Side Baptist Church in San Angelo, TX on July 12 at 10am. Pastor Joe Bourgeois will be conducting the service.

Thank you to the Shannon ICU staff, the Hospice of San Angelo nurses and social workers, the Harper Funeral Home staff, and West Side Baptist Church for the care and love given to Shirley and her family during this difficult time.

Trinidad (Trine) Martinez Velasquez, age 94, of San Angelo, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home as she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born October 26, 1929 in Colorado City, Texas to Refugio and Benita Martinez. Trine grew up in the small town of Toyah, Texas up through her adulthood until she met the love of her life, Robert Velasquez. They eloped and were married in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1951. They raised their family in Pecos, Texas during their early years of marriage and later moved to San Angelo, Texas in 1968 where they continued to raise their four boys.

Trine later worked at Ethicon for 19 years from 1970 to 1989. After retirement she enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her grandchildren.

Trine was a devout Catholic, and could be found spending time helping with certain ministries at her church. She served as a Eucharistic Minister along with her husband and singing in the Spanish choir for many years. She was loved by many for her humorous wit. Trine was known as a lovely person and will be missed by many.

Trine is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Refugio Martinez; her siblings, Frank Martinez, Sr., Ruben Martinez, Moses Martinez, Sr., Anita Pina, Delia McKee; her son David Velasquez.

Those left to cherish her memory are Charlie Velasquez and wife Patricia of San Angelo; son Thomas Velasquez of San Angelo; son Arthur Martinez and wife Berta of Monahans, Texas; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; Marky her beloved dog.

The family would like to give thanks to St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care and special thanks to Debbie, Stephanie, and Oneida, all for their loving and tender care shown to Trine. 

A rosary will be held Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The interment will follow after the service at Calvary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jason Velasquez, Gabriel Velasquez, Arthur Robert Martinez, Thomas Martinez, Evan Velasquez, and Joe David Alaniz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Trine’s name to St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or The American Cancer Society.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Velasquez family.

Beatriz Vasquez González was born on April 9, 1933 to Jesús Vasquez and Ernestina Flores Vasquez. She was the oldest of 7 siblings. Beatriz was married to her beloved husband José Carlos González for 71 years. She was the mother of Juanita González Gonzales and Beatriz González Castañeda. She had 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. 

Beatriz was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She worked in housekeeping in Carlsbad, TX and as a full-time caretaker to many. She was a lovable, and hard working woman. She was talented in crafts, cooking and baking. Her passion was to feed those who she loved or make them quilts, blankets or clothes. She enjoyed reading, needlework, watching telenovelas and western movies, studying her Bible or praying for others. She was a breast cancer survivor. Being the oldest she sacrificed going to school at the age of 9 to help raise her siblings and work to provide for her family in Del Rio, TX. Coming from humble beginnings she was so giving of herself and all she had. We could always count on grandma for the best recipes, stories and making us smile and feel loved.

While we will always miss her we can only imagine how excited she is to be reunited with her parents, siblings, son-in-law, grandchildren and friends who have been waiting for her in Heaven. May we never forget or abandon her legacy and hopes for all of us, cherishing her memories and wisdom and strive to live a life she would be proud of until we see her again. This isn't goodbye but see you later.

A vigil for Beatriz will be held at 7PM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur at 10 AM on Friday, July 5, 2024 at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Beatriz will be laid to rest in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens following the Mass.

Esmergilda "Mickey" Noriega Chavez, age 90 of Sonora passed  away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include husband Tiodor R. Chavez, son Noe Chavez, and daughter Lilia Flores.

 Rosario "Rosie"
Ovalle, age 80 of Sonora passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Survivors include sons Rocky Costillo and Ruben Ynguanzo, brothers Armando, Alez and Frank Ynguanzo, and sisters Lolly Bernal and Anita Martinez.

Our beloved son, brother, friend, DP, and Pera went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas.

Dustin Patino was born January 20, 1983 in Kerrville, Texas. Dustin was raised in Rocksprings, Texas until junior high. When he was going into his eighth-grade year, Dustin and his father, Juan Patino, made the move to Sonora. Dustin considered Sonora his home where he made countless friends who eventually became family. During DP’s senior year at Sonora High School, his football team went an astonishing 15-0, finishing the perfect football season with the 3A state title. The memories made during this time were some of the proudest and happiest moments of his life. Dustin graduated from Sonora High School in 2001. 

After high school, Dustin worked numerous jobs in the Sonora and San Angelo area. Dustin had joined the PaulAnn Baptist church in San Angelo where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. The congregation opened their arms to Dustin where he was a very active member.  Dustin was a greeter and everyone knew him and loved his beautiful smile and contagious laugh. He brought immeasurable joy into everyone’s life. Dustin never met a stranger. He truly lived by the motto, “Tomorrow’s problems are for tomorrow”; he enjoyed everyday to its fullest. He loved deeply and was always only a phone call away. 

Dustin is preceded in death by his grandmother Flora Baldillez and Welos Fortino Patino. 

Dustin is survived by his father, Juan Patino and wife Amanda, his mother, Hortencia Baldiez, and siblings Juan Patino Jr, Michael Patino, Jeffery Patino, Kitty Gonzales, and Gabriel Gonzales.

Pallbearers include Juan Patino Jr, Michael Patino, Jeffery Patino, Russell Socha, Ben Brooks, Trey Johnson, Chris Martin and Riley Crain. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Driver, Dustin Martin, Jake Trainer, Cole Cearley, Justin Steadman, Rene Martinez, and Kelly Martin. 

A service celebrating Dustin’s precious life will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, 10 am at the Sonora cemetery where friends and family are invited to remember a life, although short, that was truly a gift to us all. 

Dustin left us way too soon but his legacy and unwavering friendship will live on forever. In lieu of flowers, there is an account set up in Dustin’s name at the Sonora Bank to help with the cost of his service and burial.

Robert Alan "Bob" Carpenter, 78, of San Angelo went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 with his family by his side.

Burial will be in Prairie Hill Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Carpenter was born on September 29, 1945 in Dallas to Roy "Cap" Fox and Lois Cooper Carpenter. He grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from Duncanville High School in 1964.

Bob joined the Air Force. He retired in 1987 as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of service. His last duty station was in San Angelo, Texas where he served at the NCO Academy as an instructor. While in the service Bob received master's degrees in counseling, psychology and business management. He served as a pastor for 7 years in the San Angelo area and Willow, Alaska. Bob joined the Civil Service and served at education centers in Japan, Korea, and at Laughlin Air Force Base.

He received a doctorate in Theology and Doctor of Divinity from Southern Christian University in Alabama. Bob enjoyed his retirement years as a Park Ranger in Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon and in Denali National Parks.

Bob retired to the San Angelo area and enjoyed being around family and friends. Bob loved nature, climbing the Guadalupe mountains with his dad and sons, loved birdwatching, was a servant of the people and always gave good sound advice to anyone who would listen.

From a young age he learned the joys of motorcycles that turned into a lifelong passion of loving Harley Davidsons. Due to this passion while serving in the Air Force in Lubbock, Texas him and a friend founded The Red Raider Road Riders motorcycle club. He continued riding motorcycles up until his passing.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Haynes Carpenter; his previous wife and life-long friend, Jamie Bowen Carpenter; his two sons, Chris Carpenter and wife Laurie and their children, Randy and Zachary and Tim Carpenter and wife Peggy, and their children, Toby, Trey, and Jacie and her husband Caleb Russell; his sister, Binnie Carpenter Summers and husband Millard, and their sons, Steve and Mike.

Esperanza Aguirre, 85, of San Angelo passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home and from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with a rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Aguirre was born on May 27, 1939 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Leandro Rabago & Maria Hernandez. She married the love of her life and forever sweetie, David Aguirre, in September of 1959. Esperanza was an exceptional mother & wife. She took pride in her home, appearance, cooking, but most importantly in her family. She enjoyed crocheting & quilting gifts for her family & friends. Esperanza leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and togetherness. Referred to as "Mama" by all of her children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren, she took pride in holding that title and being the matriarch of her large family. The favorite pastime of her grandchildren will always be telling stories about "Mama." Anyone who encountered Esperanza was sure to have a funny story to tell about her lively personality or about her beautiful high heels, which she wore well into her golden years. Esperanza takes with her many memories of love & laughter, and unfortunately, the recipes she always refused to share with anyone because "they were her secret recipe."

She is preceded in death by both parents, her Stepmother Agustina, a sister, Maria De La Cruz; a grandson , Javier Cruz Aguirre, and a great grandson, Arturo Eric Aguirre.

Esperanza is survived by her husband of 64 years, David; 7 children, Guadalupe (wife, Karina), Jose Luis (wife, Carmen), Arturo, Ana, Ernesto (wife, Adilene), Santos (wife, Janet), and Osbaldo (wife, Rosalva); a granddaughter she raised, Rosie Castañeda (husband, Edmundo); a brother, Guadalupe Rodriguez; a sister, Martina Garcia; 34 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. 

"Mama, te queremos hoy, mañana y siempre. Dejas un vacio en nuestro corazon que nunca sanara. Ahora descanse Madresita, que nosotros cuidaremos a nuestra Papa. Te amamos bonita." 

The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo, in particular Diana Dehoyos, for the exceptional care provided during our Mother's journey.

Stephen Lynn Shaw of San Angelo, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on June 30, 2024, at age 75. A visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 2 at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd 3355 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76904.

Steve, as most people called him (also known as Dad or Paw Paw), was born nearby in Mertzon in 1949. The second son and the third of four children of Verda Tankersley Shaw and Joe Shaw, Steve was also the grandson of local pioneers Fayette Tankersley and Annie G. White Tankersley. As a result, Steve grew up learning how to tend to the land that has been in the family for generations. He was proud of his heritage as a Texan and fascinated by Tankersley and Shaw history, ensuring that the lore and pride was passed down to his children and grandchildren.

In 1968, Steve met Nancy, the love of his life, who became his wife in 1970. Together, they raised a daughter and a son partly in Austin but mostly in the thriving oil and gas industry hub of Midland. Both kids graduated from Midland Lee High School and followed in their parents’ highly educated footsteps, earning their bachelor’s degrees and then master’s degrees in their chosen fields of study. Nancy and Steve’s love story was evident to anyone who witnessed them together; the evidence is a wonderful marriage that lasted for nearly 54 years until his passing. On the day he died, Nancy wore blue, which reminded her of their first date, when Steve told her that she had the most beautiful blue eyes.

“One of my favorite pictures from my wedding is of him holding hands with Nana during the ceremony,” says his granddaughter, Rebeckah. “I have vivid memories, stretching back into childhood, of them holding hands everywhere they went. When he awoke from anesthesia after surgery, one of the first things he did was to ask for Nana, joking about making his hair look nice for her, and telling her she was pretty.”

Just before Steve’s father Joe passed away, he said to his wife Verda, "Well, Lady, it's been a wonderful life." That’s the kind of lifelong outlook Steve had too. Always smiling and cracking jokes, Steve would frequently flash those deep dimples of his with a mischievous glint in his eyes. If you said something funny, Steve would say “Listen to you!” and laugh. He loved to laugh.

Nancy and Steve often teased their grandson Brian that if he didn’t give them a Christmas wish list, he’d be getting pink and purple polka dotted pants under the tree. One year he neglected to give them a list, and true to his word, Steve found pink sweatpants at Academy and attached circles fashioned from purple duct tape to fulfill their promise-slash-threat.

A passionate geologist, Steve genuinely found wonder in so many aspects of nature, learning and teaching throughout his life with childlike amazement and enthusiasm that he wanted to share with anyone who would listen. You might not be interested in seeing a bleached-out raccoon skull, but his reverence of his natural surroundings was contagious; you couldn’t help but pay attention.

“PawPaw took me to the ranch and taught me about geology many times,” his youngest grandson Torin says. “Through him, I learned how to understand history based on the geology of the area. Talking about rocks might sound like it could be mind-numbing, but he always found a way to make it interesting.”

Over the years, Steve was active in geological associations, including the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, West Texas Geological Society, West Texas Geology Foundation, Society for Sedimentary Geology, Houston Geological Society, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, Geological Society of America, Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers. He was a member of the board of directors of the Sibley Nature Center and on the building committee for the Midland Energy Library.

Gentle, brilliant, loving, and kind, Steve will be terribly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Shaw Sr. and Verda Tankersley Shaw, as well as his sister Janet Faye Middlebrook. His loving family includes his wife, Nancy, his older brother Dr. Joe W. Shaw Jr of Mertzon (and his late wife Carol), and younger brother Dr. Terry D. Shaw and his wife Anne of Broomfield, Colorado. Steve adored his two children, Katherine Shaw Cox of San Angelo (and her late husband The Rev. Dr.

Sean A. Cox) and William Keeling Shaw and his wife Kristin Vanderhey Shaw of Austin. His three beloved grandchildren are Rebeckah Cox Sellers (and her husband Kelby), Brian Stephen Cox, and Torin Shaw. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins on both sides of the family.

Donations to honor the life and contributions of Steve Shaw can be made to the Angelo State University Geology Field Camp Scholarship Account or to the Angelo State University Field Geology Scholarship Account.

A live stream will be held on the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd Facebook page.

Donald Lee Stamps, 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2024, after a short illness.

Donald was born on May 11th, 1939, in Newport, Arkansas, to Robin and Ruth Stamps and was a 1963 graduate of the University of Arkansas. Growing up in The Delta, Donald cultivated a love of the Blues and early Rock n' Roll. His love of music took him into the segregated clubs of the time where he saw everyone from Ray Charles to Little Richard. He and his friends even had a handshake deal with Elvis Presley to play at their high school, which unfortunately fell through once Elvis gained national exposure. Donald lived a long and happy life with his beloved wife of 61 years, the former Edith (Edie) Casey of Batesville, Arkansas. His career took them all over the country until they finally settled in Solon, Ohio, where he retired as a senior VP for Ohio Transformer in 2004. But a career was a distant second behind Donald and Edie's true passion: animals. Over the years they owned countless dogs including Sam, Critter, and RFD (Real Fine Dog).

In retirement, Edie started a pet-sitting service fittingly named "Bone Voyage", Donald worked as a dog trainer, and they both visited local nursing homes with their own dogs. Donald will forever be remembered by his friends and family for his kindness, generosity, and affability. He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Stamps Ford, and his wife, Edie. He is survived by his brother, David Stamps, and his nephews, Theron Stamps and Eric Ford.