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Angel Mejia, Sr.

08/29/2023 - 09:08 , by TKing09

Angel Mejia, Sr., 72, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, in San Angelo surrounded by his loving family.

Pubilc viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Forlona, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Mejia was born in San Felipe, Mexico to Timotea and Antonio Mejia. Angel married Maria Rodriguez on October 1, 1970 in Mexico. He has been a resident of San Angelo since 1985 when he started working of Twin Mountain Fence Co. where he worked until his retirement in 2021. Angel was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Angel loved working, even in the last weeks he wanted his truck so he could go to work. Angel loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Maria; his four sons, Castulo Mejia and wife Silvia of Mexico, Felix Mejia of San Angelo, Alfredo Mejia of Dallas, and Angel Mejia, Jr. of San Angelo; his five daughters, Maria Garcia and husband Juan of Dallas, Anna Gomez and husband Miguel of Mexico, Rocio Majia and partner Cesar of San Angelo, Laura Ramirez and husband Joe of San Angelo, and Liliana Castañon and husband Eddie of San Angelo; a brother, Cresencio Mejia and wife Cruz of Mexico; a sister, Josephina Mejia of Dallas; and 14 grandchildren.

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Timothy Wayne Cole

08/25/2023 - 10:53 , by TKing09

Timothy (Tim) Cole of Sonora, Texas passed away at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 70.  He was born on January 13, 1953, in Williston, ND.

Tim’s father worked in the oil field, so his family moved often.  After moving to Sonora in 1962, his father settled the family while he would follow the crew.  Tim was very proud to have been on Sonora High School’s state championship football team in the late 60’s and early 70’s.  He also loved hunting and cooking for the Sutton County Game Dinner Association.  Ask him about guns or grilling and you had his attention.

He married Kim Putman in January 1975.  They had one daughter, Cassi Cole.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Vel and Calvin Cole and sister Wanda Brummett.  Tim is survived by his wife Kim, daughter Cassi and spouse Kelcey; sister- and brother-in-law Bonnie and Michael Savage; nephews Sam Savage and Steven Brummett.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 28, 2023, at 11am at Love Funeral Home Chapel in Sonora, followed by interment in Sonora Cemetery.

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Sally May Reyes

08/25/2023 - 10:52 , by TKing09

Sally May Reyes, 86, of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Reyes was born on December 7, 1936 in Bakersfield, California to Clinton and Edna Denny Foust. She married Gerardo Reyes in 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He passed away in 2022. They owned and operated a process serving company for 15 years. During their retirement they moved to Arizona and managed mobile home parks for 10 years. They officially retired to San Angelo in 2016.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Correa of San Pedro, California and Karen Reidenbaugh and husband Daniel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a step-daughter, Gina Reyes of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Clinton Correa of San Pedro, California and Rachel Reidenbaugh of Los Angles, California.

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Bridgett Strakos

08/25/2023 - 09:54 , by TKing09

Bridgett Kelly Strakos, 71, passed onto her Heavenly Fathers arms Tuesday August 1, 2023, in San Antonio Texas. She was born March 6, 1952, in San Angelo, Tx. to Allen L. Kelly and Dorothy Faye Kelly. She attended San Angelo Central High School and graduated from ASU.

Bridgett had a love for children and became a Foster Parent caring for twenty-eight children. This love led her to become a child protective services case worker and then adoption placement. She retired from CPS on May 20, 2014.

Bridgett was a loving, and caring person. She enjoyed being around others, dancing, and had a passion for oil painting. She enjoyed her daily reading of the Bible and attended Trinity Fellowship Church in San Angelo, Tx.

She is survived by her sister Brenda Kelly Bosquez (Marion) of Burleson, daughter Mona Lisa Wheeler (Michael) of Miles, Son Travis Gene King of Kansas, Granddaughter Dallas Baughn (Ash), grandsons Nathaniel Lohamn and Zackary Cook. Great grandchildren Sofia and Jonathan, niece Victoria Green, (Ray) and four nephews. Special foster children Connie and husband David, Shanna, and Mylinda. Stepson Dany Strakos (Charlotte), brother-in-law Dany L. Strakos (Shirley). Sister-in-laws Dianne Fussell (Jim), and Sylvia Andes (Herb). Step grandsons Robby and Ranger Strakos, Uncle and Aunt Jack & Linda Kelly and numerous cousins she loved very much.

Bridgett was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Dorothy Kelly; and her husband Rob Strakos.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to: Children’s Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas (cacgreaterwtx.org).

Friends and family may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

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Bonnie Janette "Jan" (Smith) McCleery

08/24/2023 - 09:45 , by TKing09

Bonnie Janette "Jan" (Smith) Skelton McCleery, 67 passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be at 10:30 Monday, August 28, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Jan was born October 31, 1955 in DeRidder, Louisiana to James (J.V.) and Patsy Smith, but she got to Texas as quick as she could. Jan was raised in Ballinger and moved to San Angelo at the age of 15. While in San Angelo she graduated from Central High School in 1974. Jan married Marvin Skelton after High School, who later preceded her in death. Jan married Phillip McCleery on February 14, 1985 in Ft. Worth. She graduated from Angelo State University in 1992 with an associate degree in nursing. Jan worked for the San Angelo Heath Department as a RN for 21 years retiring in 2014. She was a volunteer at Safe Kids. She was a member of the Harris Ave. Baptist Church. Jan enjoyed painting and sewing. Her favorite memories growing up were all the family gathering with birthdays and Christmas being her favorites. Her life lessons would be to always fight fairly, appreciate and love what you have, and to tell people they are important.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip Douglas McCleery; a son David Bryan Skelton and wife Kim; three daughters, Christine Marie McCleery Correa and husband Jeff, Amanda Lee McCleery Gaylean and husband Bobby, and Katy Ann McCleery; a nephew, Christopher Lyle Smith; seven grandchildren, Clinton Douglas Correa and wife Shyann, Colt Dawson McCleery and wife Amber, Maddison Nicole McCleery, Genevieve Mackenzie Correa, Brooke Abigail Skelton, Ty Evan Skelton, and Chase Ian Skelton; a sister, Wyonia Castro and husband Richard, and a brother, Alan Smith and wife Jeanie; numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

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David Murrell Gist

08/24/2023 - 09:41 , by TKing09

David Murrell Gist, age 95, of San Angelo, Texas passed away from this earth into the arms of Jesus on August 22, 2023.

Viewing and visitation with family will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 25, 2023 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Gist was born May 9,1928 in San Angelo, Texas to his parents Naomi Clark Gist Salvato and Luie Fay Gist. After Naomi’s death, Luie later remarried Ruby Gist.

David joined the United States Navy in 1946 where he served on the USS Turner from September 24,1946 to August 5,1953 as a Pipe-Fitter Foreman and was honorably discharged in 1953 receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from the University of Texas College in 1959 with a BS degree in Pharmacy.

David married the love of his life, Johnnie Sue Hyatt Gist in 1952 in San Angelo, Tx. They would share their love through the adoption of three children, Michael, Cathy and Jim. David loved his work as a pharmacist and enjoyed visiting with those he served in that position. David and Johnnie soon purchased their own building and Gist Pharmacy was established. David considered his customers friends and was proud to serve them. After closing their own store, David went to work for

Skaggs-Albertsons where he finished his career as a pharmacist and retired. David strived to learn and encouraged his family as well. He taught himself about computers and the internet and recognized that technology was soon to be very important in being successful. David shared this knowledge with his children by purchasing each family a home computer once they became available. David also served on the Board of Directors at Texas State Bank.

David and Johnnie loved ball-room dancing and would spend many nights teaching dance moves to their friends in their garage converted dance hall. David and Johnnie were very active in various dance clubs and were members of the San Angelo Bridge Club. David also loved traveling and adventures and he and Johnnie traveled to Europe many times. They took the grandkids on trips across the United States, visiting many National Parks, museums including St. Judes Hospital. St. Judes made such an impression on the grandkids that they donated their vacation money and insisted that Grandaddy empty his pockets, as well.

In 1978, David and Johnnie began their interest in real estate and purchased their first rental property of which they would continue to the final number of 18 rental properties. David also had a love for investing in silver and gold and would proudly show off his latest coin or purchase.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Luie and Naomi Gist Salvato and Ruby Gist and son, James Christian Gist.

David is survived by his wife of 71 years, Johnnie of the home, his children, David Michael Gist and wife Shelia and Mary Catherine Ott all of San Angelo, Texas. Grandchildren: Jeffrey Beck, Jennifer Gist (husband, Mario Sanchez), Tasha Nicole Adcock, Abra Gist, Zachary Gist, Kimberly Gist, Gavin Gist, Lacy LaMontagne. Great-Grandchildren, Caleb

Hernandez-Gist, Kayden Gist, Hayden Beck, Kendall Sanchez, Saya LaMontagne. David is also survived by a very special niece, Mary Annis Allen and husband Roger.

The family would like to thank Visiting Angels and Angels Care Hospice of San Angelo.

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Martin G. Pena, Jr.

08/22/2023 - 15:30 , by TKing09

Mr. Martin Pena Jr., 81 of Big Spring passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2023, surrounded by family.

The rosary and service will be held on Thursday August 24, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo followed by a graveside service at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Pena was born on August 19, 1942, in Karnes County, Texas. His parents were Martin and Juana (Guerra) Pena. Martin Pena Jr. is a beloved grandfather (abuelo), father and husband. He was an advocate of civil rights, served in LULAC and served in the Knights of Columbus for over 20 years in Snyder. He worked for over 35 years in the oil field for Texaco and later ChevronTexaco. After retiring, he went to work at the rest area outside of Westbrook for over 10 years. Martin never called in sick to work, not once. He is preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife, Ramona Pena, and siblings Julia Luera and Bob Pena.

Martin Pena Jr. is survived by wife, Maria Pena of Big Spring; two daughters, Rosie Quintela and husband Thomas of San Angelo and Monie Pena and wife Liza Soto of Houston; granddaughter, Cheyenne Quintela of Austin; siblings, George and Ruben Pena and Anita Alvarez of Snyder; step-children, Betty Tobey and husband James of Dallas, Yvonne Rodriguez of Salt Lake City, UT, and Larry Luna and fiancé Clarissa Carrisalez of Big Spring; and step grandchildren, Roman Luna of Big Spring and Savannah Clarady of Dallas.

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David Elder Sartain

08/21/2023 - 18:33 , by TKing09

On this day, we come to honor the life of David Elder Sartain who peacefully passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on March 11, 1949, in San Angelo, Texas to parents Merle and Johnnie.

David grew up in San Angelo. He was the second of three children. As the only brother, he learned to be strong, but caring, for his sisters, mother, and family. He graduated from Central High School in 1967. Following graduation, he joined the Navy. David was brilliant mind, a talented person, and someone you could always depend upon. He loved to lend a helping hand to those in need. He had a love of sweets of all kinds or “chewies” as he called them. He loved all things Texas/Country including his trucks, music, and especially “cornbread chicken.” Though it seemed that things came easily for him, David worked very hard for what he obtained in life.

Furthermore, David was a very good friend to all and a “jack-of-all-trades.” He loved to go out to the lake with his friends and family to cruise around. This is where he earned the title of the “Godfather of the Horseshoe” for all his years boating. He was a fierce Cowboy fan. His love for the Cowboys led to his dream of seeing them play December 2022 at AT&T Stadium with his son, Wes. He was also a huge follower of the Central High School Bobcats football team.

David is survived by his wife Penny; his children – Angela, Amanda, Steven, Wes, and Caleb; his grandchildren- Justin, Courtney, Brandon, Hayden, Korlie, Miah, and Eli; 7 Great Grandchildren; sisters- Clara Talley and Trisha Perkins; and puppy children- Missy and Bella.

David’s celebration of life will take place on Saturday, August 26th from 2pm – 4pm. It will be at Harper Funeral Home: 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, Texas.

 

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