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.

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.

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia Ann (Rooney) Taylor received her angel wings on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Pat was born on June 8, 1938, to Henry Michael and Margaret Marie (Higgins) Rooney in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Pius X Catholic High School in 1957.

Pat met the love of her life in 1957 while Gary was stationed at Lincoln Air Force Base. The story goes that Gary and a friend of his followed Pat and her girlfriend to a dance hall in downtown Lincoln. Pat, at first, played hard to get but eventually Gary won her heart. They often spoke of walking everywhere on their dates as Gary, a young airman, didn’t have a car. Gary would walk to pick up Pat at her house on Pear Street and walk her back home before returning to the base – many times stopping on the steps of a nearby Methodist Church for a little talking and smooching. They married on June 30, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and soon moved to Gary’s next duty station in Merced, California. Over the following 20 years, Pat was the supportive and dedicated military wife, raising their family in Illinois, Florida, and Japan, ultimately retiring in San Angelo in 1974. For many years Pat worked in the local school cafeterias which allowed her to be home with the children. She ended her career with the San Angelo ISD as the cafeteria manager at Fort Concho Elementary School in 1999.

Pat was the glue for the family and was responsible for raising her children to love and embrace their faith in the Catholic Church. The greatest testament to the family’s love and faith was the 2018 Anniversary Alaskan Cruise which celebrated a total of 226 years of marriage which continues today. Pat was a big hugger and gave them freely to anyone and everyone she encountered every day. The pandemic offered some challenges with those hugs, but she quickly adapted with fist bumps. Pat was also extremely good at ensuring everyone in the immediate and extended family received hand-signed cards to celebrate every occasion.

Pat is survived by her devoted husband, Gary; five children, Kathy (Charlie) Keane of San Angelo, Allan (Cindy) Taylor of Houston, Gina (Bob) Poynor of McKinney, Ron (Beth) Taylor of Anna, and Angie (Bill) Ingram of Little Elm; twelve grandchildren, Mike (Candess) Keane, Joe (Savannah) Keane, Laura Poynor, Jill Taylor, Scott (Judy) Keane, Lisa (Ieshia) Hayes, Matt (Misty) Taylor, Chris (Paige) Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Greg Taylor, TJ (Sarah) Poynor, and Kristen Taylor; six great-grandchildren, Grayson, Nayeli, Hensley and Scott, Jr. Keane and Jackson, Kyle and Bradley Taylor as well as two additional Taylors due later this year; sister, Marie Eastlund of Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Joseph Taylor; four sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Hanneman, Annie (Rex) Gannon, Theresa (Ken) Basse, Christine (Santo) Arrigo; and four brothers, John (Ruby) Rooney, Mike Rooney, Ed Rooney, and Jim Rooney.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 25th from 4-6 pm followed by a Rosary at 6 pm at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 2619 Era Street, by Fr. Josh Gray on Saturday, August 26th at 10:30 am. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Pallbearers will be grandsons with honorary pallbearers being granddaughters. Special thanks go out to the nurses, CNAs and staff at Regency House, especially Jaz, Jerry, Lesha and Shalina, and Vicki, Cindy, Jo and Alice at Concho Hearts Hospice for their loving care of mom during her last days. In memory of Pat, practice kindness and offer a hug and smile freely to those in your life. Memorials can be made to St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church.

Rosalinda Correa Perez Gomez, 80, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023, in San Angelo. Rosalinda was born February 28, 1943, in Del Rio, Texas to Frank and Teresa Correa Perez. She grew up in Del Rio and San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo High School. Rosalinda met and later married the love of her life Benito “Gene” Gomez on June 25, 1966, and they shared 52 beautiful years together before his passing in 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family, friends, and loved ones. She worked as a sterilization tech for Shannon Hospital for over 49 years until her retirement.

Rosalinda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Gene Gomez. She is survived by her sons, Derek A. Gomez, of Cedar Park, TX, and Corey Gomez, of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Jonathan of San Angelo and Jonah of Spring, TX.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Jonathan Gomez, Reggie Morales, Michael Morales, Armando Palos, Saul Palos, and Joseph Bryan.

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

Judy Sue Kuhlman, 78, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in San Angelo. Judy was born December 3, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas to J.S. and Juanita Osborn Jackson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who worked various jobs during her lifetime and raised two sons. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, J.S. and Juanita Jackson, her husband Bill Gene Kuhlman and her brothers, Billy Wayne and Clifford Jackson. She is survived by her sons, Billy Gene Kuhlman and his wife Debra, and Terry DeWayne Kuhlman and his wife Mary; 5 Grandchildren, Caleb, Ethan, Derrick and Ashley, Jake and Dylan and Drina Kuhlman; and her great granddaughters, Kimber and Elizabeth Kuhlman. She loved all her grandchildren dearly, but Judy’s excitement was evident when her great granddaughters Kimber and Elizabeth were born finally having some “girls” in the family. Judy will be remembered for the love and care she gave to her loved ones and although later in life dementia deprived her of her full senses, she was still able to show love to those she held so dear to her heart. At the request of Judy, no services will be held at this time.

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

Linda Mae Pate 76 born January 31, 1947, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning of August 16, 2023.

She resided for 44 years in Grape Creek with her loving husband Jesse Pate. She was a devoted mother of three who loved her family, friends, and Jesus. She always took the time to speak to others and fill their soul with the love she radiated from Christ. She was a Nursery Care Provider at Grape Creek Baptist Childrens Ministries for many years and operated family boutique after that for many years.

She leaves a trail of light in the hearts of those she met that will never be forgotten.

Preceded in death by parents Bill and Nina Coffee, young brother Ray Coffee, great grandson Sevean Fleming and 2 precious Angel babies.

Survived by her partner of 61 years Jesse Pate, son David Pate and wife Joanne Poynor, son Bill Pate and wife Mary. Daughter Melissa Warren and husband Jerry.

Granddaughters- Lori Rodriguez, Starr Smith, and Ashley White

Grandson-Joey Warren

Great Grands- Rylyn, Londyn, Autumn, Levi and Jenson.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:00 Am at Grape Creek Cemetery in Grape Creek Texas. 

It is with broken hearts that we announce an unwelcome journey of a life cut short.  On August 9, 2023, Joseph Lane Caskey’s physical journey ended, his spiritual journey began. 

Born on January 20, 1964, in Lamesa, TX, Lane was the fifth child of Barbara & Hermon Caskey. Being one of “the infamous Caskey boys,” Lane made his debut in Lamesa with his four other siblings anxiously peering through the maternity ward window at the Lamesa hospital.  This curly haired cutie was a delightful addition to the Caskey clan and he quickly learned to fall in step behind the leadership of his three older brothers. As a toddler, Mom found him atop the storage building in the backyard.  This was only the beginning of many escapades throughout the childhood, adolescence and adulthood of this fun loving man.

A 1982 graduate of Lamesa High School, Lane completed his post-secondary education at Angelo State University in 1987. His 33 year career was spent as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Management Specialist for Texas Municipal League in Austin, TX.  Lane and Marty raised their three boys in Georgetown, TX, where Lane was a golf enthusiast. He was devoted to his boys’ well being, was actively involved in their academic development and was proud of their accomplishments. Christmases spent skiing in New Mexico became a family tradition. His fatherhood and family life were Lane’s most treasured assets.     Lane was preceded in death by his father, John Hermon Caskey.  Survivors include sons Kyle, Cory & David Caskey of Georgetown; mother Barbara Caskey of San Angelo; siblings Pam Harper and husband Joe of Midland; Steve Caskey of Big Spring; William Caskey and wife Janet of San Angelo; Jim Caskey and wife Stacee of Sherman; Marty Caskey of Georgetown. At the risk of forgetting to name all of the people precious to us in this journey, other survivors grieving his passing include many in-laws, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and so many special friends. 

The entire family appreciates the outpouring of love during this difficult time.  Arrangements are being provided by the Ramsey Funeral Home of Georgetown, TX. 

Memorial Service:

• August 26, 2023
• 11:00 a.m.
• Grace Episcopal Church
• 1314 E. University Ave.
• Georgetown, TX 78626
• Reception in the parish hall immediately following the Memorial Service

Celebration of Lane’s Life:

• August 26, 2023
• 5:00 p.m.
• Mesquite Creek Outfitters
• 704 S. Austin Ave.
• Georgetown, TX 78626 
• Informal setting to celebrate Lane

Committal Service:

• August 28, 2023
• 1:00 p.m.
• The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd
• 3355 W. Beauregard Ave.
• San Angelo, TX 76904
• Reception in the parish hall immediately following the interment of ashes

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or church. It is our prayer that anyone considering suicide, seek help.   (988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)

Elmore (Sonny) Anderson of Sonora Texas passed away in Sangelo, Texas on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was 92 years old. He was born in San Angelo on March 31, 1931 to parents Standley and Lonnie (Honey) Anderson.

Sonny grew up in Sheffield, Texas and graduated from Iraan High School in Iraan, Texas. He and his dad were partners in the W.S. Anderson and Son Dirt Construction Co. in Sheffield, and later in Sonora. He married Ganelle Drennan in 1953 and had three children: Standley Clay Anderson (Sonora), Steve Anderson (San Angelo), and Amy Anderson Scott (Georgetown). In 1980, he married Taeko Sharkey. He is preceded in death by his parents, wives, and two grandsons.

He is survived by his children, grandchildren: Will Anderson (Midland), Sid Anderson (Midland, Misty Scott Adair (Georgetown), Jessica Scott Martin (Chicago), Jordan Anderson (Georgetown), and 6 great-grandchildren, his sister Mary Anderson Wilde (Del Rio), nephew James Wilde (Del Rio), and niece Elizabeth Jesurun (Boerne). Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home Chapel in Sonora, followed by interment in Sonora Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at lovefuneralhome.net.

Mary Louise Netek Hunt, age 83, passed away on August 10, 2023 in San Angelo, Texas. She was born April 9, 1940 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Rudolph J. Netek Sr. and Vlasta Cykala Netek. Mary Louise grew up in Corpus Christi, graduating high school from Incarnate Word Academy in May of 1958, and then marrying the love of her life, Ronald Hunt Sr, in August of that year. They danced their way through life’s challenges for 53 years. She followed Ron across Texas in support of his athletic training career while raising their four children and working for school districts in Kingsville and Midland. She retired in 1990, just in time to become a “Nana” to the first of her ten grandchildren.

Mary Louise was a lover of her Catholic faith. She and Ron were charter members of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Midland, where she served in various church volunteer positions for 30+ years. She was a member of the Holy Angels Church Women’s Organization, Women’s ACTS, and a 75 year member of K.J.Z.T. She volunteered in the book section at Helping Hands in Midland for over 20 years, and when she moved to San Angelo, she became the Ice Cream Lady at Fannin and Reagan Elementaries on Fridays. Mary Louise loved Texas A&I University (Texas A&M-Kingsville) Javelina football and the many friends she made in the college community.

Mary Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Rudy Netek Jr. She is survived by her children: Becky and Troyce Wilcox of San Angelo; Cindy and John Shropshire of Lubbock; Ron Jr and Debbie Hunt of Beaumont; and Jeff and Megan Hunt of Coppell. Her grandchildren: Katlin Wilcox and Nick Vasquez, Clare and Adam Hallmark, Macy Wilcox, Zachary Shropshire, Bethany and Tyler Sikes, Alexis Hunt, Danielle Hunt, Ryan Hunt, Emily Hunt, and Sarah Hunt. Her great-granddaughter: Meredith Hallmark. Also, her sisters: Margaret and Erwin Sulak, and Carol and Steve Deel, all of San Antonio, and sister-in-law, Marilyn Netek of Houston.

A Rosary will be recited at 10:00am on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Angelo State University Catholic Center, Catholic Outreach Services of San Angelo, or the Pregnancy Help Center of Concho Valley.

The Hunt family would like to thank friends and extended family who have reached out with calls, texts, and prayers during this time. A special thank you to the caregivers and staff at Brayden Park, Visiting Angels (especially Frances and Cynthia), and Gentiva Hospice.