Patricia “Pat” Suzanne Hendrick, 70, of San Angelo, Tx took her final breath quietly at her home on March 23, 2024. Pat was born on September 26, 1953, to Harry Allen and Willie Mae Cole. Surrounded by her siblings, Barbara, Carolyn, Sandy, Allen, and Becky; Pat found her early life in Ballinger to be both challenging and wonderful. It wasn’t long before her adolescence gave way to adulthood and a tall handsome man came into her life. On December 21, 1969, Pat was elated to become Mrs. John Stephen Hendrick, and with that marriage the two were happy to welcome into this world 3 children, Laura Lee, Danna Lynn, and John Patrick. Though her days were filled with caring for their children, Pat made time to continue her education, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Through marriage, and being a military spouse, Pat was also able to live a life that took her all over the world and back, finally landing close to home in San Angelo. Here she loved spending time taking her granddaughters, who were keen to visit, on shopping trips where they found passion in fun clothes. Without mistake those travels gave Pat a larger world view but it never changed her love of music, dancing, and cooking, which her children and grandchildren loved, especially the meringue pies, possibly the banana pudding as well. Though the smells of the food may have waned, Pat’s love of art and her many paintings and drawings will forever adorn her families’ homes, giving them not only a spectacular work of art but a memory that will never fade.

Pat was preceded in death by her grandparents Leo and Alice Cole and JW and Zanna Watkins, her parents Harry Allen and Willie Mae Cole, her sister Carolyn Strongarone, and her dog Jakey, he was the extra kid of the house.

Pat is survived by her loving husband John who will forever consider her his yellow rose of Texas, her children Laura (Don) Harris, Danna (Basi) Hendrick, and John (Cathie Norris) Hendrick, grandchildren Justin (Tiffany)Harris, Justin (Amaris) Miller, Patrick (Nichole) Harris, Lanna (Matthew) Fetterhoff, Sarah De La Fuente, Nykayla (Garrett) Reidelberger, John Colton, Brooklynn, Zayden, and Harlow Hendrick. Great grandchildren Damon, Derek, Leya, Audrina, Nolan, JJ, Callie, and Mia. Her sisters Barbara Smith, Sandy Benson, Becky Hoelscher, and her brother Allen Cole. She is also survived by many more family members, lifelong friends, and John and Pat’s newest four legged baby Maggie May.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024 at 2 pm at the Rio Concho West Clubhouse, 6359 Appaloosa Trail, San Angelo, 76901 . This will be a time to share stories, embrace the love Pat had for us all, and to be with her once again. We ask that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to charity of your choice in Pat’s name as a reminder of her passion towards life and her unquestionable strength.

Eula Marie Tankersley passed away to be with her savior Jesus Christ on March 23rd, 2024. She was born in Spearman Texas on January 4, 1930, the second child born to Lewis and Eula Meers. Eula Marie grew up on her parent's family farm near Spearman, where she attended school until the age of 13 when her family moved their farm to Gray county near Pampa Texas. There she attended and graduated from Pampa high school in 1947. Eula Marie studied the piano which led her to pursue a major in music education at Texas Christian University where she graduated with honors in 1951.

Upon graduation she began her first teaching position in the Mertzon Texas public school. In Mertzon Marie met her future husband, Fayette Tankersley. Together they married in Pampa Texas and later raised two sons, James Ray and William Claude.

She continued teaching for twenty-seven years, eighteen of which were spent in the Fort Worth public schools. Eula Marie was a dedicated caregiver to her husband, children, and other people, always putting the needs of others before herself.

In 1980 Marie renewed a long love of music by teaching herself to play the accordion. After two years of practice, her proficiency on the instrument allowed her to perform a multi-ethnic solo act at restaurants in Bedford, Fort Worth and Weatherford Texas under the stage name "Merry Marie".

She also enjoyed dancing together with Fayette to polka and country music as members of dance clubs in Burleson and San Angelo, as well as other dance venues in Ennis and Fredericksburg Texas.

Eula Marie was preceded in death by her parents, brother Herman Lewis Meers and husband Fayette Tankersley. She is survived by her sister Dorothy King and husband Roy, son James Ray, son William Claude and wife Margaurite and grandchildren James Eric, Brent and Madison as well as five great grandchildren.

Eula Marie was a member of the First Christian Church in Mertzon and a regular contributor to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital. She will be missed by many people.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Mertzon Cemetery. She will have a open viewing on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home.

Ruby Jackson Moore, 91, passed away on March 18, 2024. She was born to Ruth and Virgil Eaton January 22, 1933, in Midland, Tx. Ruby graduated from Colorado City High School in 1950. On June 12, 1953, she married Billy Ray Jackson and had 2 children. Billy Ray died on July 18, 1978. Ruby married Raymond Moore on January 30, 1980. She remained a resident of Colorado City and a member of First Baptist Church until 1997 when she moved to San Angelo, TX.

The two most important things in Ruby’s life were the Lord Jesus Christ and her precious family. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took great delight in following their accomplishments and prayed for each one by name daily. Ruby was an accomplished homemaker filled with hospitality. She enjoyed hosting Life Groups and having friends over for a friendly game of canasta. Many weekends found her house filled with young people brought home from college by her kids. She was a great cook, seamstress and gardener. After moving to San Angelo, she lived at the Baptist Memorial Retirement Center where she was a longtime volunteer. Ruby’s life centered around her love for people.

Ruby is survived by her two children, Dan Jackson and spouse Debbie and daughter Mitzi Davis and spouse John: two stepchildren, Mike Moore and Carolyn Graves. She had 11 grandchildren, Brad Jackson, Stephanie Stowell, Zachary Davis, Jonathan Davis, Jeff Moore, Andy Moore, Matthew Graves, Amy Bitty, Brad Kieschnick, Layne Kieschnick and Beth Ann Crawford and 18 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Brad Jackson, Zachary Davis, Jonathan Davis, Layne Kieschnick, Seth Stowell and Andy Moore.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Christian Church of San Angelo. A burial will follow immediately following the service at Colorado City Cemetery in Colorado City, TX.

Edward Burton Raburn, age 81, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. 

A graveside service for Edward will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM 1223, San Angelo, Texas.

Candelario E. Puente, age 90, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was one of eleven children born to Roman and Paulina Puente on February 2, 1934 in Mexico. Growing up in Mexico, Candelario started working at an early age. He married the love of his life, Petra Regalado on July 4, 1953. Candelario was a hardworking man throughout his lifetime. He worked as a farmer travelling many miles all the way from Nebraska to South Texas. He spent most of his life in the surrounding areas of San Angelo, working in Runnels County, Concho County, and Tom Green County. Candelario was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His passion was music and dancing. Candelario is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Paulina Puente, his wife, Petra Puente; his sons, Candelario Puente, Jr., Miguel Puente, and Homero Puente, and his daughter, Nora Perez; he is also preceded in death by three brothers, Antonio Puente, Jose Puente, Santiago Puente, and three sisters, Marcela Lopez, Gregoria Cadena and Maria Magdalena Santiago.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Emilio Puente and wife Celia of Miles, Paulina Ruiz and husband Luis of Paint Rock, and Juan David Puente of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Emilio Puente Jr, Homero J. Puente and wife Jaqlyn, Priscilla Kelly and husband Steve, Theresa Pratt and husband William, Tina Mendez and husband Vicente, Flora Day and husband Anthony, Laura Moore and husband Kyle, Luis Ruiz Jr., Gabriel Puente and wife Kera, Steven Puente, Bianca Gutierrez and husband Aaron; his siblings, sisters Beatrice Hernandez, Francisca Hernandez, Elodia Lopez and brother Florentino Puente. He is also survived by 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Emilio Puente Jr., Homero J. Puente, Gabriel Puente, Steven Puente, Luis Ruiz Jr., and Kyle Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tristan Puente, Joe David Merrifield, Nicolas Ruiz, Henry Ruiz, River Puente, Justin Bartman-Gerdis, Nathan Puente, Nicholas Puente, Isaiah Puente, Elijah Puente, Jimi Gomez, and Julian Knix.

A rosary for Candelario will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM. Candelario will be laid to rest in Miles Cemetery, Miles, Texas.

Oscar "Big O" Lopez, 56, went for his final ride on Sunday March 24, 2024. 

Oscar, better known as "Big O" to his friends, "Mr. Lopez" to the police, EMTS, and hospital staff, or "Oscarito" to his mom, was a hell of a man. He was without a doubt the kind of person who played by his own rules - no matter the cost to himself or others. Big O was someone who loved to have a good time and valued his friends and family highly. 

In his younger years, Oscar would "help" (very strong word, we know) his family run Villarreal & Sons Grocery Store, working with his dad to prepare the barbacoa. Even after his father's passing, the store being sold, and life moving on, Oscar would single-handedly be able to transport people back to the "good ol' days" with a pint of Villarreal & Sons' barbacoa. 

When he wasn't reminiscing, Big O loved to teach and spend time with others. You never knew what kind of lesson you'd get with him. One day you may be learning to bait a hook & cast a line, then the next day you'd be learning how to pick the best cuts of meat at the grocery store.

Throughout his later years, Big O kept everyone on their toes. He would constantly be starting new projects, having some sort of epiphany, or going through a health crisis. One of his most infamous ongoing projects was his prized "Bomba". He loved working to restore the car to its original beauty. This was not a project he undertook alone. Oscar would recruit friends to help over a beer, cousins over a cigarette and stories, or his daughter over a Big Red (that he was DEFINITELY not supposed to have, much to her dismay). 

At the end of it all, Big O made it a point to let you know he cared and through it all, God was with you. No matter what he faced, a quick Psalm 23, prayer, and "I love you" gave him the strength to face whatever came his way. 

Passing on before Big O are his father, Oscar C. Lopez. 

Left to cherish his memory (and inherit his many half-finished projects) are his mother, Leticia Lopez; daughter, Illianna Cabrera and husband Gavin; brother Sergio Lopez; nephew, Christian Lopez; and beloved furbaby, Smokey. Also surviving Big O are his uncle, Robert Villarreal and wife Amanda, aunt, Mary Villarreal; "other daughter" Lauryn Gonzalez, and many other extended tios, tias, primos, primas, and lifelong friends. 

The reciting of the Divine Mercy will be held for Big O will be held at 6 PM on Thursday March 28th, 2024 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday March 29th, 2024 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Shannon Medical Center & Diana, Maggie, and DJ of Hospice of San Angelo for the unwavering care they gave Oscar during this difficult time. 

The family would also like to thank Rudy and Bruno for the ongoing help and love they shared with Big O and his family. 

In lieu of flowers, crack open a cold one, smoke a brisket, and have a good time for Big O. 

"Regulators, mount up!"

Maria was born in Ejido Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico to the late Torib Esquivel and Augustina Soto Esquivel. She married the late Raymond Michael McCarty.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Raymond Michael McCarty sisters, Maria Guadalupe Soto, Maria Elia Esquivel Soto, Maria Magdalena Esquivel Soto, and Elisa Esquivel Soto.

Survivors include her son Michael McCarty and Irma Reyes; her daughter Missy Ward and husband Kenneth; granddaughters Michelle Perez and husband Stetson, Chelsey McCarty, and Victoria Martinez and husband Marcus; great-grandchildren Aubree Andrade, Trinity Martinez, Dominic Martinez, Slade, Steel and Slaton Perez; siblings, Juan Esquivel and Heriberta Esquivel Soto; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

No services will be held at this time. Her remains will be laid to rest with her husband at a later date.

Oscar Rios, Sr., 62, of Big Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Carolyn Eva Wiley Urbantke, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26.2024, at home surrounded by family. Carolyn was born February 14, 1946, in Ballinger to parents David Troy Wiley and Lela Estelle Wiley Bennett. 

The family will receive friends and have refreshments from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Carolyn was known for her contagious smile and her love for music, animals, and crafting. Her family was always her biggest blessings. She always had words of wisdom and a welcoming home for anyone. Even throughout her 10 plus year battle with Alzheimer's, she never lost her playful wit, her sarcastic eye rolls, and her sweet smile. She greeted everyone with a welcoming spirit and a story or two. Her greatest pleasure was quality time spent with family. Hours were spent reminiscing over time spent on the farm with her siblings all the way through the joys of watching her children grow. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Troy Wiley and wife Betty; her mother, Lela Bennett and husband Warren; her brother, Delbert Wiley; sister, Kay Cape; brother-In-law, Nolan Hoelscher; and sister-in-law Dortha Wiley, and her in-laws Wesley and Rosie Urbantke. 

She is survived by the love of her life, Lloyd Urbantke; her two daughters, Priscilla Taylor and husband Roger, Eva Pelzel; a son, David Urbantke; five grandchildren, Samantha Johnson and husband Josh, Renee Grissom, Aaron Taylor, Marcus Pelzel and wife Kaytlin and Macy Pelzel and fiancé Korbin Light; four great grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Austin Johnson, Adaline Grissom, and Bradley Grissom; brothers, Gary Wiley, Milford Wiley and wife Jerrie, Kenneth Wiley and wife Janet; brothers-in-law, Dennis Cape, Alton Urbantke and wife Donna; sisters-in-law, Sandra Wiley and Rosalyn Hoelscher; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

The family would like to say a special thank you to all the caring and supportive staff at Hospice of San Angelo. Without you we would never have made it through. You are all angels who walk among us.

Zelma Howard, 99, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at San Angelo Nursing home, surrounded by family.

A private family burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte. Cremation and Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Howard was born May 18, 1924 in San Angelo where she was a lifelong resident. Zelma was a Hairdresser for may years. She was a former employee of Johnson & Johnson Ehicon.

Survivors include her son, Stanley Howard; and many grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.