Our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Wednesday, February 7, after a short illness.

Susan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 25, 1947.

On May 17, 1969, she married her childhood sweetheart, William Pritchard, at Saint Lawrence O'Toole church in Hartford.

Susan was predeceased by her father, Francis, and mother, Dorothy Ewing, and father and mother-in­ law, Charles and Rosalyn Pritchard, all of Hartford.

She leaves her husband of nearly 55 years, William Pritchard; sons, William Pritchard Jr and his wife Rebeca of Lantana, Texas, and Sean Pritchard and his wife Jonie of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Sebastian and Susan, of Lantana; and granddaughter, Katherine of San Angelo.

In addition, her sister Frances Caldwell Ewing, nephew Marc Athorne of Windsor, Connecticut, brother­ in-law Charles, sister-in-law Donna Pritchard of Weatogue, Connecticut, and cousin Maralyn Rawlings Webb of Bel Air, Maryland.

Susan attended local schools in Connecticut, graduating from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Her career and husband's occupation took her to many states, including New Jersey, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and, finally, San Angelo. Among the many positions held were director of nursing, hospital administrator of River Crest Hospital, and eventually, corporate risk manager with Universal Health Services, retiring in May 2013.

Susan's primary happiness was to enjoy her grandchildren, Sebastian, Susan, and Katherine. Other interests included traveling to New England for the numerous antique fairs and visiting local shops in Texas to add to her collection.

The family wishes to thank the many friends for their support and prayers.

Appreciation also for the compassion and care of the staff of Unit 5 North at Shannon Hospital.

A rosary service will be held at 6:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2024. A Memorial mass will be held 10:00 AM at The Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, February 15, 2024 with burial of cremated remains to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Roger Earl Howell, Sr., of San Angelo, Texas, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven and reunite with family and friends on February 7, 2024, at the age of eighty-one. He was born in San Angelo, on November 18, 1942, to parents Mae Belle and Harvey Lee Howell, Sr. As a child he attended school in both San Angelo and Lubbock, TX. Roger loved to tell the story of meeting the love of his life at Jerry’s Burgers on Pullium and Archer in San Angelo. Sally rode up on a bicycle wearing red shorts with tanned legs and he decided right there he needed to meet her. They married on February 23, 1963, and remained together just shy of 61 years. While Roger held a variety of jobs, his working career primarily centered around automotive parts and repair. He moved his young family to Lubbock in 1966 in search of new employment opportunities and eventually worked his way to a position at S&R Auto Supply as an outside sales associate. In 1976 they moved back to San Angelo to be closer to family and he then worked for Landers Automotive on the Jobbers Service side as commercial account manager. His hobbies included restoring old cars and furniture. Later in life he enjoyed buying and selling flea market antiques at ABA because he loved meeting and visiting with the people.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents Harvey Lee Howell, Sr. and Mae Belle Lankford (Nichols), his stepfather Otis Lankford, two brothers Harvey Lee Howell, Jr., and Billy Ray Howell. Roger is survived by Celine (Sally) Howell, their two children and their spouses, Roger Jr. and Tracie Howell and Theresa and Dan Scott all of San Angelo. His most cherished family being his grandchildren, Preston Scott and wife Landry, Megan Scott, and Ryan Hasty, and his great-grandchildren Cash, Parker, and Steely Scott.

A come and go celebration of Roger’s life and visitation with the family will be held at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. At a later date, final interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery in a private family service.

A special thank you to the nursing staff of Shannon Hospital, Regency House, and Concho Hearts Hospice who cared for him so well.

Mary Lou Gonzales Tovar, 54, of San Angelo, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by her brothers and sisters. Mary was born to Margarito and Estella Gonzales on March 3, 1969 in Abernathy, Texas.

Mary was a loyal employee and loved her job at Bluebonnet Homes. First and foremost, Mary was a loving and dedicated wife, sister, and aunt, treasuring her family and embracing every moment she spent with them. She loved her role as a wife and Dog mom and being the baby sister. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, dancing, and fishing. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh, making friends everywhere she went. She had a heart as big as her smile, eyes that could light up the world and was so kind, loving and giving. She will be deeply missed by her husband, family and all who knew her. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Estella Gonzales and her sister Becky Gonzales.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Dionicio Tovar of San Angelo and her dog Junior, brothers and sisters, Eddie and Virginia Gonzales of Pflugerville, Texas, Diana Urias of Haltom City, Texas, Gilbert and Lucy Gonzales of San Angelo, Texas, Cindy and Wayne Robison of Richland Hills, Texas, her nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Harper Funeral Home.

Services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Boulevard, San Angelo, Texas, with Pastor Jackie Allen officiating.

Armando Garcia peacefully went to the heavens on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in San Angelo, Tx. Armando was born on August 2, 1949, in El paso, Texas. His family moved from Texas to California, where he would live for most of his life. He attended Lake Center Middle School and graduated from Santa Fe High in 1966. After graduating he went to work in different occupations, but one he would always take pride in was working for the school district as a custodian at Lakeside Middle School, William Orr and Lakeview. Armando never had children but when you asked him how many children he had, he would smile and reply “384” referencing his children at the schools. Armando never married but had many beautiful women that he would tell stories about. When asked one time why he never got married he smiled and said “girls, girls, girls.” Armando was a work of art, a ladies’ man, and a lover.

The way someone could describe Armando was like a “Cool Cat,” always taking it all in.

He was a warm and generous soul, always wanting to give gifts just to help someone out when he could.

He was also known for his hilarious side, he could snap back a funny comment without missing a beat, which would always have people laughing. He had great teeth, and a smile that could light up the room. Armando took great pride in anything and everything his hands touched. He had a love for tools, woodworking and bicycles. He took especially good care of his cars, and you could often find him outside working on them. He enjoyed all genres of music, loved Marilyn Monroe and enjoyed a good pair of jeans and a nice pair of shoes.

Mando had a special bond with his brother Gilbert “Kiki” Garcia. They were known as the “Doobie Brothers”, and they shared many years full of laughs and deep love. His sister Laura Osnaya is also someone very dear to his heart. She was always there when he needed her.

Armando formed a special bond with his family in Texas. This is where he lived the last precious moments of his life. No one would have ever known he was suffering from cancer. He never let it be an excuse or be a handicap to him, he lived his last year in happiness, peace, and smiled until the very end.

He is preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, Beatriz and Gilbert Garcia and his sister Virginia “Virgie” Garcia Munoz. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends from California and El Paso. They were always very dear to his heart

The family would like to give a special thanks to St. Gabriels Hospice of San Angelo, Texas. Frankie Osnaya, family in California and neighbors on Adonis Ave. for helping their uncle Mando. Gianna and Jason Stutzman and their children for supporting and loving Armando. Kacey and Randy Dennis for treating him like their own grandpa and being there to laugh and hold his hand until the end. Laddy, Tammy, Angela and Tracy Celaya for keeping him company. Finally, Mike and Tammy Dennis for loving him, laughing with him and caring for him in his final months.

It is with our deepest sorrow that our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lorenzo R Lopez Jr., 71, of San Angelo, was called to heaven to be with his wife and youngest son on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Lorenzo was a pillar of strength, leadership, and joy. He was the type of man who was a firm believer in his convictions. He was a certified Bulter builder, a carpenter, and spent most of his days in construction. Dedicating his life to taking care of his wife and children. Not only was he a hard worker, but he found time to do the things he enjoyed such as bowling. He went on to accomplish several 300 perfect games and a handful of 800 series. And won bowler of the year in San Angelo.

Lorenzo was survived by his son, Albert Garcia Jr. and wife Rose; his daughter, Lori Lopez and husband James W Nelson; his daughter-n-law, Cindy; his grandchildren, Albert L Garcia, III, April Kelim and husband Matt Kelim, Abraham Garcia and wife Amanda Garcia, Adrianna L Garcia, Catherine Arreola and husband Jarrett Westerman, Paul A Reifke and wife Jennifer and Erik Reifke. He was Popo to his 12 great grandchildren, Zachary, Aubrey Ann, Audrina Rose, Abraham, James Albert, Zayden, Celene Ava, Matthew, Aiden, Lliam, Julian "Juju" & Jeremiah; he is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn Robles, Martha Doran-Reyes, Marcy Reyes, Andrea Beltran, Imelda Baez; and his brothers, Adam Reyes, Moses Reyes, Joe Reyes, Israel Reyes, and Valentin Rameriz; several nieces and nephews. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife, Lidia Lopez; his son, Lorenzo Lopez III; his parents, Lorenzo Lopez Sr. and Alice Reyes; and beloved brother.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the nurses at Home Preferred Senior Care and to the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care for their loving care.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service being at 6:00 PM Monday, February 12, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Evelyn Robles, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Betty Jean Monette, 76, of Mertzon. Went home to be with Christ Wednesday, February 7, 2024 ,at 8:27 PM in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2024, at Mertzon Cemetery with Chaplain Scott Melton, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Betty Jean was born June 17, 1947 to Ben Smith and Velma Crisp in San Angelo. She lived most of her life in Irion County. She attended Bible College and was a devout child of Christ. Betty married Larry Monette in 1968 and they had two children, Sandra Jean in 1970 and Joseph Blake in 1973. Although she lost both in childbirth, she cherished their memory and spoke of them often. Betty had many jobs in her 75 years of life, but her calling was in helping others and spent most of her career in home health care, retiring at the age of 70 in Brownwood. Betty loved crafting, quilting, and gardening. She was funny and loved a battle of wits or a good game of dominoes.

Betty is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Larry Monette of San Angelo; a sister, Cora Ellen Boys of Wilmington, Delaware; and a multitude of nieces, and nephews that she loved as if they were her own.

Betty is being met in heaven by her parents, her two children, her siblings, Greenville "Hank" Smith, William "Delbert" Smith, Joseph "Jodie" Smith, Benny Smith, Henry "Pete" Smith, Myrtle Smith, Janie Lee Dyson, Duwain Smith, and her twin brother, Billy Dean Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be D. "Scooter" Smith, Benny Smith, Robert "Bob" Smith, Matthew Duke, Joe Duke and Tony Calzada.

David "Dave" Allen Shores, age 74 of San Angelo, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Shannon Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Dave was born September 27, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Moses and Elva (Lantz) Shores. He had five older siblings, Sara Ruby, who died in infancy, Evelyn, Jack, Gene, and Phylis. By the time Dave was born his siblings were grown and even had children of their own. He grew up with his nieces and nephews.

He grew up on the family farm in Richmond and enjoyed playing baseball as a boy. His father was a policeman and when he retired moved the family to St. Petersburg, Florida. After a couple years there they relocated to Crystal River. There he graduated from Crystal River High School. Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1968 and served for several years. Upon discharge he worked in the grocery business in Florida. Afterwards would begin a lifelong career in truck driving. He would also live in Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. He hauled just about anything and everything, everywhere. Later in life he would purchase his own 18-wheeler and become owner operator. His CB radio handle was The Texas Ghost! He made lifelong friends out there on the road and even met a couple wives. When the truck got to be too much for him, he would go on to drive pilot cars for oversized loads. He fully retired several years ago.

David married several times and raised many children, almost all boys, several of which were still a big part of his life and still called him dad. He sure did love kids! On June 27,1980 He married Paula, and in 1982 they would have his only biological child, a daughter, Kara whom he affectionately called squirrel. Paula brought into the marriage two boys, Chris and Caleb. Both stayed close to Dave even after the marriage ended in the early 1990's. Paula and David even reconnected and became close friends and spoke often the last few years. To know Dave was to love him. He had a contagious personality.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

Survivors include his only daughter, Kara Hubbard and husband Scott and children Liam and Charlotte of Norman, Oklahoma; "sons", Christopher McDaniel and wife Theresa of Morton, Caleb McDaniel and wife Leslie and son Cameron of San Angelo, Kelsey Holland and wife Bethany and children Brantley and Kynlee of Paris, Harley Martin currently deployed with the United Stated Marine Corps and James Martin of Paris; a half-brother, Tom Clark of Reno, Nevada; and countless nieces and nephews and cousins and a host of friends.

The family would like to especially thank Shannon Medical Center and the doctors, nurses, medical and support staff who cared for David. He was very well taken care of.

F.W. "Bud" Word, 82, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in San Angelo.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Sherwood Cemetery with Pastor Mark Krause, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Word was born on October 25, 1941 in Cameron to Clayton and Bertha (Balkum) Word. He lived in Mertzon until moving to San Angelo. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and worked in the oil and gas industry as a roughneck for more than 40 years. Bud was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to talk about politics with anyone who would listen.

Survivors include his beloved great-nephew, Chuck Kuykendall and wife Deanna of McKinney; and many friends including, Tim Worley, Adam Rubalcaba, and James Wimberly all of San Angelo. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bitsy Word; a niece, Vickie Kuykendall; and great-nephew, Lonnie Kuykendall.

Adelle Lackey, resident of San Angelo passed away on February 1, 2024. Born in San Angelo on January 27th, 1943, she was the third daughter of Leora K Miller and George Washington Faulks.

Known lovingly as “Nani” by her family, she was the glue that held them all together. She married the love of her life B.H. Lackey on December 15th, 1969. They met at Boots Saddle Club where it was love at first sight. They enjoyed 54 joyous years together.

Adelle graduated from Flowing Wells High School in Tucson, AZ. She was a loyal employee of GTE/Verizon for 39 years and moved with the company to Ft. Wayne, IN and then Tampa, FL. Upon retirement Bud and Adelle chose to return home to San Angelo.

She was a lover of nature, especially flowers. She took pride in working on her lawn. A natural artist, she was a talented painter and enjoyed drawing. Her favorite painter, Bob Ross, was a frequent source of entertainment and education in her home. Most of all Nani was full of love for her family and was very proud of everyone. She was always a compassionate and empathetic listener while being a steady, strong rock one could count on. Nani was the best example of hard work and dedication and instilled that virtue in her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jim Don Faulks, Gary Faulks, sisters Leatrice Newman, Charlie Thigpen, and Joy Faulks.

Adelle is survived by her husband B.H Lackey. Her children; son, Robert Lackey (Tiffany) and daughter, Lori Lackey Baker. Grandchildren Jessica Steffy (Richard), Steven Warden, Heather Ortiz (Justin), Randy Baker Jr., Ashley Briseño (Eric). As well as many great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Harper Funeral Home at 11 am on Monday, February 5, 2024. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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

Joshua Hastings, Jr., age 83 passed away Thursday February 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St Luke's Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Eldorado cemetery. Survivors include sons Leonard Hastings, Johnny Factor, George Factor; daughters Brenda Lacy and Nancy Terry and sister Rosetta Lozano.