David John Burmeister passed away peacefully in his San Angelo, Texas home on July 18, 2023, just shy of his 80th birthday.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he married the love of his life, Ann Kabaczi, on June 27, 1964. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 27, 1963, and was medically discharged in March 1971. He was stationed in San Angelo, Texas and decided to make that their home.

He worked as a flight instructor and charter pilot for Longenette Flying Service from 1969-73. He went to work for the city of San Angelo on March 1, 1973 as a dispatcher for the Fire Department. He was promoted to Dispatch Supervisor on September 1, 1989, and was appointed Director of Public Safety Communications for the San Angelo Communication Center on September 1, 1995. During his tenure, he helped map the streets in Tom Green County and build the 911 dispatch infrastructure. He retired from city service on May 31, 2001.

During his life, he was active in the Concho Valley CBers Association, San Angelo Atari Computer Enthusiasts, and the Concho Valley Firefighters’ Association. He taught fire service communications for 15 years at A&M University in College Station.

Though he was not a regular church attendee, he actively supported the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church where his wife is a vibrant member.

He is survived by his wife, Ann of San Angelo, Texas; daughter Mary Lemons and her husband Steven of Leander, Texas; son John Burmeister and his wife Crystal, of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Davin and Lincoln Burmeister, and Waylon Lemons; and sister Cindy Brown and her husband Dan of Phoenix, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents John F and Ruth Burmeister; mother Elaine Green; stepfather John Green; brothers, William, John R, Donald, and Richard Burmeister; and sisters Aileen Leach, Delores Shimanski, and Tami Basel.

Dave loved a good joke and was telling the hospital staff jokes up until his last day there. He loved golf, cruises, dogs, and most importantly family. One of his last quotes to those in the room was: “I love you. I have always loved you, and I always will love you.”

Special thanks to the staff at Shannon Hospital, the San Angelo Fire Department (for escorting him home), Angel Care Hospice, and Live Well Home Care for all they did in his precious last days.

Memorials can be made to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 801 Montecito Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 6:00-8:00pm, at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:30am, at Fairmount Cemetery.

Julia Onieda Taylor (Judy), 75, left this earth on July 18, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Judy was born on September 11, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas.

Judy grew up in Andrews, Texas where she graduated from Andrews High School in 1966. Judy led a life of art, intrigue, curiosity, and great imagination. She enjoyed life and all that it offered her. She was privileged to live in many places throughout her life: Andrews, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Spring, Denver, Colorado, Lake Conroe, Midland, and San Angelo.

Judy enjoyed her many pets that she had throughout her life. The three fur babies that she especially loved were Buster, Taylor, and Baby. These fur babies were her last three.

Judy is survived by her sisters Pris Taylor, Virginia (Ginny) Clark and brother-in-law George A. Clark, her nephew and his family George Preston Clark, wife Sarah, and children Lauryn, Ethan, and Owen. She is also survived be two stepsisters Lori Strickland and Lisa Gilmore.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Julius W. Taylor (Dude), Palma Taylor and Stepfather Henry McElreath.

At Judy’s request there will be no services. Her immediate family will celebrate her life and memory at a later date.

Mazlynn Elaine Leech, age 2 of San Angelo, passed away in a tragic car accident on Monday July 17, 2023.

She was born in San Angelo, Shannon Medical Center, on August 4, 2020, the daughter of Micheal Leech and Morgan Palmour. She lived in San Angelo with her momma and the best big sister Mya. Mazzie was the baby but she was brave and had no fears.

Mazzie was her daddy and mommy's pride and joy. She was her grandma Christy's baby twin and for sure a pawpaws little girl. She was our light in our world and will forever be missed by all of her family.

She attended pre-school at the Gingerbread House Day Care. She was a morning person, always woke up with a smile on her face, a "da mornin" and "I hun-ry". You couldn't keep enough nanas in the house for her.

In addition to her parent's Micheal and Morgan. Mazlynn's loss is severely felt by her big sister Mya; paternal grandparents, Christy Gilbert, Brady Bradford, Micheal and Emily Leech; maternal grandparents Michael Palmour, Christine Gamboa and Melissa Thompson, aunts and uncles Shaun Leech (Allie), Ian Cochran, Hazlea Leech, Chance Thompson, James, Tyler, and Krista Palmour, along with countless aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members, and friends.

We have had an abundance of support from our families and community. We really appreciate everything from everyone.

A funeral service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, with burial to follow at Belvedere Memorial Park Cemetery.

Josemaria Flores Chappa (Joe M. Chappa), 77, of Mereta, Texas, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on the morning of July 16, 2023. He was the second child of three, born on March 31, 1946, in Mereta, Texas to Guadalupe and Angelita Chappa.

Joe married the love of his life, "his honey", Sylvia Chappa, on August 29, 1964, and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage. Joe and Sylvia were lifetime lovers of music and dancing. Joe grew up with the love of playing his guitar, singing in church and to his family. He enjoyed playing washers, football pots, the Dallas Cowboys, and serving his community. Joe was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mereta, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Cursillista. Known as “Chema” to many, Joe was a hard worker and spent most of his life working in farming and later retired after 13 years from the City of San Angelo. He always provided for his family and lived to guide his family in faith and love. Joe absolutely loved spending time with his family and adored all his grandchildren. There was not a school function, special event, sports’ game, graduation, birthday, holiday, or accomplishment that Joe was not present for. He was always up front and center to support his loved ones and friends with all their accomplishments or milestones and always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Joe will forever be his family’s king of the song “Twist”.

A celebration of his life will include a Rosary at 6:00pm, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Holy Family Mission Catholic Church in Mereta, Texas, followed by a formal burial at the Mereta and Eola Cemetery.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Angelita Chappa, and siblings, Margarita (Nayo) Nunez, and Juanita Reyes. He is survived by his most caring and loving wife, Sylvia Chappa and Brother-in-Law, Alex Reyes Sr.;

Children: Angelita Chappa, Joey (Maribel) Chappa, Cynthia (Joel) Herrera, Michele (Shane) Herrera, and Antonia (Toni Marie) Reyes;

Grandchildren: Adrian (Betty) Torres, Jacoby (Monique) Chappa, Jaqueline (Amador) Salazar, Mariah Herrera, Savannah (Anthony) Velarde, Leandra Herrera (Mason Franco), Mickaela DelaGarza, Jocelyn Reyes, Madison Herrera, Avery Herrera, Madelyn Herrera, Sarina Reyes, and Aliyah Chappa;

Great-Grandchildren: Noah Romero, Giselle Chappa, Carter Torres, Mariana Munoz, Daniel Velarde, Ace Salazar, and Brooklyn Torres.

Pallbearers: Adrian Torres, Jacoby Chappa, Avery Herrera, Adam Nunez, Rudy Reyes and Chris Dickison. Honorary Pallbearers: Anthony Velarde and Amador Salazar

Joe (Honey, Dad, Grandpa, Popo) will be greatly and dearly missed. The family would like to thank everyone for their continued prayers and condolences during this difficult time.

A very special thank you to Shannon Home Health Care and Serena and Natalie. As well as those from physical therapy, Amy, Taylor, and Keith. Fresenius Kidney Care of San Angelo, Dr. Ty Hughston, MD, Dr. Amin Parhizgar, MD, and Michelle Weaver, 5th floor nurse. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Catholic Outreach Service, 410 N Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76903

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

Irene Robinson, 89, left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 10, 2023. Irene left peacefully as her daughter, Renee', sang to her "What a Day That Will Be". Irene was born March 19, 1934 to Reverend J.E. Kennedy and Grace Louis Palmertree Kennedy in Poplar Creek, Mississippi.

Irene loved her Heavenly Father and spent a lot of her time on FaceBook spreading the word of the Lord. She will be remembered for always posting words of encouragement to others. Irene loved talking about the Lord and the many ways she had been personally blessed.

Irene attended school in Indianola, Mississippi and married the love of her life, Curtis Robinson on June 1, 1952. They celebrated 63 wonderful years together.

She worked for Town and Country in San Angelo until Curtis was transferred to Tupelo, Mississippi to work for AutoZone. Irene was employed at Peoples Bank in Tupelo until retirement. They then relocated back to San Angelo, Texas to be closer to their children.

Irene is survived by her son, Michael Robinson {Kathy) of Midland, Texas; daughter, Renee' Jenkins of San Angelo; grandchildren, Mike Robinson {Jennifer) of San Angelo, Texas, Austin Robinson of College Station, Texas, Rachel Riviello {Ryan) of Haslet, Texas, Bryan Jenkins {Kristine) of Sanger, Texas, Julie Mullins of Big Spring, Texas, Jennifer Wright of Lubbock, Texas and Jeremy Wright (Samantha) of Big Spring, Texas; 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and her beloved dogs, Zoe and Maddy. Irene is also survived by her sister, Helen Evans of Greenville, Mississippi.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, William Curtis Robinson, and her daughter, Rhonda G. Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Denton Kennedy and Buck Kennedy.

We would also like to thank all of the Shannon Medical Center staff for their wonderful care.

There will be a graveside Celebration of Life at a future date. Family and friends may express condolences and sign the online guestbook at harper-funeralhome.com

Milton Lawrence Nickel, 86, of Polson, MT passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Polson.

Milton was born on November 1, 1936, in Fresno, California to Homer G. and Edith Shaw Nickel. He was the second of two boys. His family moved to San Angelo when he was in 8th grade. They lived on the Twin Mountain Ranch 7 miles West of the Tom Green County Courthouse. Milton liked to tell how he chopped prickly pear with his brother at the ranch the summer of 1950. They killed a total of 113 rattle snakes. He went to Robert E Lee Junior High the 1st year it opened in 1949. In the spring of 1954, he was saved at Harris Avenue Baptist Church.

He attended San Angelo High School and graduated in 1954. He excelled in many sports including track and basketball. He played guard on the Varsity basketball team for all three years of high school. He was second highest scorer in district his senior year averaging 20 points per game. Milton received a scholarship to play for the University of Utah Utes Fall 1954. He was granted the opportunity to participate in a game against the Harlem Globetrotters. He was a substitute player for the opposing team and did his best to guard against Marcus Hayes.

Milton played basketball for San Angelo Junior College Rams from 1955 until 1957. He was the co-captain of the team that won the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas in 1957. The team had a record of 31 – 2 that season. He was very proud of this accomplishment. He played for the Sul Ross State Lobos 1957-1958 where he received his master’s in business education. He had received athletic scholarships for all his education, and he liked to brag that his father never had to pay for any of his schooling. He continued to play basketball at the Midland YMCA from 1958-1976.

After college Milton taught distributive education at Midland High School for 4 years. In 1960, he opened a used car business “buy here pay here” where he worked part time. He was awarded a new car franchise in 1962 for the Chrysler line of cars and trucks. In 1964, he opened Nickel Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Imperial standalone dealership. Along with the Chrysler lines he also dealt American Motors, Honda, Subaru, Saab, and Isuzu. He was one of the 1st Honda dealers in Texas. He also sold Winnebago RV’s. Nickel Chrysler sponsored the Dallas Cowboys furnishing players a demo from 1963 – 1966 including Craig Morton. In 1986, he sold his new car business. During his 62 years in the car business Milton sold over 250,000 new and used cars, trucks, and RV’s.

He married Marsha C. Hawkins in 1957 and they had 3 children, Nancy N. Howell, Larry E. Nickel, and David M. Nickel.

During his time in Midland, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge #623, and was the chair of the Better Business Association for 4 years. He was an excellent golfer who had the low “West Texas” drive.

He moved to Kalispell, Montana in 1987 where he eventually opened 8 used car lot locations throughout Western Montana as well as married his second wife Rebecca D. Keller. He helped found the Prostate Cancer Fund Golf Tournament at Buffalo Hill Country Club in Kalispell, Montana. Milton enjoyed hunting, fishing, and backpacking around his cabin in Lake City, Colorado. Whenever he visited San Angelo, he enjoyed getting together with the “Lunch Bunch” Mondays thru Fridays. The last 40 years of his life, he enjoyed giving compliments to others to bring a smile to their face. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert A Nickel, and daughter Nancy N. Howell.

Milton is survived by his wife, Rebecca of Polson, MT; son Larry Nickel and wife Annette of Missoula, MT, son David Nickel and wife Kristine Monk of Colleyville, TX; grandchildren, Ashley Howell of Santa Fe, NM, Megan Howell of Los Angeles, CA, Elizabeth de Porras and husband Ramiyro of Mexico City, Mexico, Logan Nickel of Missoula, MT, Hillary Roby and husband Jeremiah of San Antonio, TX, Caleb Grady and fiancé Shanie Glasgow of Euless, TX, Kendall Lackey and husband Scott of Wahiawa, HI, and Kaci Monk of Colleyville, TX; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with a burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Scottish Rite for Children.

Jose F. Guerra, 64, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Fairmount Cemetery with Rev. J.T. Tucker, Chaplin of Shannon Medical Center, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Guerra was born March 9, 1959 in Brady to the Rev. Bonifacio P. Guerra and Julia G. Guerra. Jose has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. He graduated from Central High School in 1978 and earned his bachelor's degree from Angelo State University in Criminal Justice in December of 2010. He had a long career working in the field of criminal justice and held many different positions and titles within that field.
Jose attended San Angelo Cowboy Church. He loved spending time with family, fishing, and camping. Jose would collect any John F. Kennedy memorabilia and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins.

Survivors include two brothers, Alejandro Guerra and wife Connie of Big Spring, and Gabriel Guerra of San Angelo; three sisters, Pauline Martinez and husband Ben, Rose Guerra both of San Angelo, and Mary Guerra and husband Wesley Cagle of Irving; many nieces, nephew, great nieces, and great nephews. Jose was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Julia Reyes; and a brother, Isaiah R. Guerra

Pallbearers will be Alejandro Guerra, Gabriel Guerra, Ben Martinez, Wesley Cagle, David Dyer, Chris Ontiveros, and Stefan Field. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jose's many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Jose was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. Jose's greatest joy was caring for others. His kind and loving spirit will be greatly missed. When asked what he would say to others if he could after he passed, he said tell them, "I just saw Jesus. I tell you He is ALIVE!"
" Que nuestro eterno Padre te tenga en su trono Celestial ".

Wednesday
July 19, 2023
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM  
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel  
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903 

FAMILY VISITATION

Wednesday
July 19, 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM  
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel  
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Thursday
July 20, 2023
10:00 AM  
Fairmount Cemetery  
1120 W Ave N
San Angelo, TX 76903

Antonio "Tony" Arredondo, 56, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Arredondo was born on July 22, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. Tony was raised in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico before moving back to Los Angeles in 1981. He spent most of his adult life in Texas with a home in San Angelo. He met Dora Rios in 1985 and they were married on December 22, 1987 in Dallas. Tony was a home remodeler for over 30 years. He loved playing golf, watching his Dallas Cowboys, and soccer. Tony enjoyed scratch-offs, meeting and hanging out with friends.

Tony is survived by his wife, Dora Arredondo; a daughter, Jessica Arredondo, of San Angelo; two sons, Alex Rios of Dallas and John Anthony Rios of San Angelo; his mother, Maria Arredondo of Mexico; a brother, Felipe Arredondo of Mexico; a sister Concho Arredondo of Mexico; a special friend, Janie Gonzales and her daughter, Veronica Calderon of San Angelo; and his two grandchildren Kaleb and Josiah.

Carol Ann Philipp, 83, of San Angelo, met her son, Chad, in heaven on Saturday, July 15, 2023 after a long illness. Carol Ann was the youngest of seven children born to Anna Bell Hobbs, in Olney, TX on March 13, 1940. She grew up playing basketball, loved sports, was an avid reader, and married the love of her life, Harold Philipp, Sr., on April 15, 1963. They celebrated 60 years of marriage! She was a homemaker and the neighborhood mom and later worked alongside Harold as secretary for San Angelo Acoustics, Inc. Carol loved to host parties and holidays with family and lifelong friends and welcomed all the stray friends who came along.

Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Harold, Sr., siblings Truman and Maxine Hobbs, her son, Harold, Jr., Chad’s wife, Joni, son, Perry and wife Dee. She loved being Grandma to her 6 grandchildren, Trey, Mahalie (Jonathan) Barnat, Kahlan Philipp, Banks Philipp, Davannah (Ryan) Johnson, Jamie Philipp, and G.G. to her 3 great-granddaughters, Annabelle and Brooklyn Barnat, and Landry Johnson. She will be greatly missed by her brothers- and sisters-in-law and numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Chad, her mother, Anna Bell Perkins, her siblings, Dorothy, Wayne, Johnny, and Faye.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a longtime member, with graveside services at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of San Angelo, St. Paul Lutheran Church of Gillette, Arkansas, or Concho Hearts Hospice of San Angelo.

Visitation

Friday, July 21, 2023

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 22, 2023

10:30AM

Trinity Lutheran Church of San Angelo 
3536 Lutheran Way 
San Angelo, TX 76904