Guy Leon Abbott, Sr., 75, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Guy was born July 25, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas to Leon and Mildred Luther Abbott. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo Central High School. Guy attended Angelo State University for a few semesters. He also served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps before deciding to enter into a career in law enforcement. Guy married the love of his life, Sabre Janelle Muehlbrad on June 5, 1966 in Brownwood, Texas. They shared 54 beautiful years together and raised two children. Guy served as Deputy Sherriff in Travis County and then later as the Chief Deputy Constable in Travis County. After moving back to San Angelo, Guy served as a Deputy Sheriff in Tom Green County for some time before leaving law enforcement. He and his brother partnered together to run Abbott’s Grocery Store when their father retired, and after many years Guy would retire from there. He was not the kind of person to sit around and be idle after retirement, so he decided to run Blockbuster Video in San Angelo until his health would no longer allow him to work. Even in his spare time, Guy remained very active in the community as a Shannon Medical Center Volunteer, a member of the San Angelo Downtown Lions Club, the San Angelo chapter of the American Legion, the Concho Country Emmaus Community, an active member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and most of all playing Santa at Christmas time for many people in the community. Dressed as Santa, Guy and his wife Sabre would visit every floor of Shannon Medical Center to bring joy to all the patients, young and old, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning. In his “real” spare time, he enjoyed dancing and fishing and especially being with his grandchildren and following them to all of their sporting events or school events. Guy was a very loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and all-around person who devoted his life to his family and community with his Lord being the center of it all. His love and generosity and quick wit will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him! Guy was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson, Kyler Scott Lee. He is survived by his wife, Sabre J. Abbott; his Daughter, Sheila Marie Baker and her husband Gary Baker; his Son Guy Leon Abbott, Jr. and his wife Elisha “Rocki” Abbott; his Grandchildren, Cody Lynn Lee and his wife Randi Lee, Tyson Michael Baker and his wife Mandi Baker, (Kyler Scott Lee,) Ayden Dale Abbott and Avery Kiersten Abbott; his great grandchildren, Jaelyn Nikole Baker and Malia Grace Baker who is “on the way.” Guy is also survived by his brothers, Bobby Abbott and his wife Loretta Abbott, Lonnie Abbott and his wife Millie Abbott; his Sister, Mary Beitler; his Brother’s-in-law, Steve and Carla Benton, and Mike and Shirley Benton; his Sister’s-in-law, Pat and Roy Salas, Shirley and Clint McEwin and Judy and Dean Adams. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at St. Luke United Methodist Church in San Angelo with Rev. Gary Karschner, Rev. Larry Altman and Pastor Jim Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family is respectfully requesting that everyone attending the services wear a mask during the visitation and funeral service for everyone’s safety. The family would also like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to Dr. Carl Anderton and his staff, Dr. Raj Cheruku, Hospice of San Angelo, and Gary and Debbie Karschner and Larry Altman for all of the excellent, loving care and tireless help given to Guy during his illness. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society in memory of Guy Abbott.

Visitation

Friday, September 18, 2020

6:00AM - 8:00AM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 19, 2020

11:00AM

St. Luke's Methodist Church
2781 W Ave N. 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Final Resting Place

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Mike “Big Daddy” Hartman passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. 
Mike was born on October 18, 1948 to Harold and Constance Hartman in Austin, Texas. Mike grew up here in San Angelo and loved playing catcher in Little League. Mike went to San Angelo High School but joined the Marines where he served for ten and half years. Mike met the love of his life Becky Hodapp and they were married June 18, 1969 at First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo. In his time in the Marines he was deployed to Vietnam two separate times. Once he was discharged from the Marines Mike went back to school at Angelo State University. He moved his family to Odessa for fourteen years for work after that time the family moved back to San Angelo. Mike retired from the post office after 27 years of service. In his free time Mike loved watching his kids and grandkids playing sports going to as many games as he could. 
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Brother Con Hartman, Granddaughter Sydney Hartman. 
Mr. Hartman is survived by his wife of fifty one years Becky Hartman, three Sons Lance Hartman and wife Linda, Stephen Hartman and wife Lisa, Erik Hartman and wife Jennifer, eight grandchildren Brian Hartman and wife Alyssa, Chantel Hartman and fiancé Albert Valles, Tori Hartman and fiancé Kyle Campbell, Ethan Hartman, Jackson Hartman, Adam Hartman, Lindsay Hartman, and Nathan Hartman, five Great Grandchildren Emma Thompkins, Chance Thompkins, Paisley Valles, Noah Valles, and Ryder Valles, Brother-In-Law Harold Hodapp and wife Nancy, Sister In Law Karla Snell and husband Richard, Sister in Law Melanie Connery and husband Kevin, Brother in Law Chuck Hodapp and wife Gayle, Sister in Law Gwen Parsons, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Ramona Hernandez Velasquez, 87, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, in San Angelo.

Public visitation will be from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Samuel Lopez, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Velazquez was born November 4, 1932 in Ciudad Acuna Coahuila, Mexico. Ramona has been a resident since 1983. She married Pedro Velasquez on October 23, 1948 in Acuna. She was a homemaker. Ramona was an Assembly of God member. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and caring Mother and Grandmother. The family will also remember her special smile, her caring heart, her warm embrace, she always gave them. Ramona being there for Pedro and her children, through good and bad times, no matter what. “We will always remember you, mom because there will never be another love bigger then the one you gave us. We will always love you.”

Survivors include her husband, Pedro of the home; eight daughters, Rosaisela Huerta, Valentina Hernandez, Amalia Saenz, Marilu Garcia, Sonia Guerrero, Sylvia Moreno, Altagracia Quintana, Santa Ramona Cancino; four sons, Hervey Velasquez, Rosendo Velasquez, Pedro Jr. Velasquez, and Efrain Velasquez; 37 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren; a brother, Valentin Hernandez. Ramona was preceded in death by two daughters, Lidia Castro, and San Juana Velasquez;  sons, Jose Velasquez, Pedro Velasquez; a sister, and two brothers.

VISITATION

Sunday
September 20, 2020
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday
September 21, 2020
2:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Ruth "Maurine" Buse Byrd was born in Bangs, Texas, Brown County on July 26, 1920, to John H. and Pearl Buse. She passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, in San Angelo.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Bangs Cemetery Pavilion in Bangs, Texas. Don Sessom, retired pastor of Millersview Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are her nephews, Larry White, Jimmy White, Clinton White, Brian Rose and Steve Byrd.

Maurine was married to L.D. Byrd Jr on September 5, 1942, and he was the love of her life. They were married for sixty-eight years at the time of his death in 2010.

She was an avid sports fan and watched the Dallas Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. She bowled in league play until she was 93. They loved to travel with their friends in their Rv to bowling tournaments and Bluegrass Festivals.

Maurine was an artist and a member of the Arts and Crafts Guild. She exhibited her paintings at the art gallery in Angelo and sold many at craft shows. She loved country, bluegrass and especially gospel music. She was also a member of the Lakeview Lions Club for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband LD Byrd Jr, her brothers, Grady and Nick Buse; and her sisters Gladys Bowden, Mary Mitchell and Fay Dell White

Maurine is survived by her daughter Judy and her husband Arnold Tyler of Eden; granddaughters, Teri Cavender and her husband Mike of Burnet, Texas, Marla Tatum and her husband Justin of Gatesville, Texas; her great- grandchildren, Cory Cavender of San Antonio, Kyle Cavender of College Station, Shy and Stormy Tatum of Gatesville; her sisters-in-law Dorothy Byrd Rose of San Antonio and Ann Petty Byrd of Arlington, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Brayden Park employees and staff for the care and compassion showed to Maurine as well as Kindred Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest that donations be made to a charity of your choice.

VISITATION

Sunday
September 20, 2020
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Monday
September 21, 2020
3:00 PM
Bangs Cemetery
Phillips Road
Bangs, TX 76823

Joe Sepeda Sosa Sr. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on September 17, 2020.

Public viewing will be on Monday, September 21, 2020 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home. The rosary will be said on Monday, at 6:00 P.M. in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Villarreal, Steve Flores, Joey Estrada, Raymond Sosa, Jeff Sosa, and Vicki Enriquez.

Joe was born on November 22, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas to Jose and Trinidad Sosa. Joe married Manuelita “Nellie” Villarreal on May 29, 1964.

Joe attended San Angelo schools. He was employed at Die Casting as a truck driver for many years but would later pursue his true passion in floral design. Joe attended many floral design schools as far away as Mexico City. He found himself the coordinator of many weddings, Quinceaneras, funerals, and events all over West Texas. In addition to floral designing, Joe also joined the family restaurant business, Las Dos Hermanas, where he formed relationships with customers who turned into lifetime friends.

His lifelong hobbies included pitching washers, gambling, watching the Dallas Cowboys, buying lottery tickets, visiting casinos, and drinking his famous Popo Juice. Joe worked hard, played hard, and loved the hardest. There is no greater love than Joe’s love for his family – especially his wife of fifty-six years, who she affectionately referred to as her “Stooge”. His greatest job was that of a family man. He exemplified selfless love as a husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, cousin, and extended family member to every life that he touched.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Arthur Sosa; and sister, Josefina Sosa. Joe is survived by his wife, Nellie; son Joey Sosa and wife Laura; daughter Melissa Delacruz and husband Ricky; grandchildren Serena Sosa of Lubbock, Texas, Nolan Sosa, Justin Delacruz, and Daniella Jo Delacruz; siblings Richard Sosa, Rudy Sosa, Irene Deleon, Manuelita Gatica, Alicia Jasso, and Odelia Dietz.

Please sign the online guest register at www.robertmassie.com.

VISITATION

Monday
September 21, 2020
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

ROSARY

Monday
September 21, 2020
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS

Tuesday
September 22, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
301 W. 17th. Street
San Angelo, TX 76903

Stella June Harris, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Harris Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Bush, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Harris was born June 16, 1938 in Paint Rock. Stella has been a resident of San Angelo since 1963 moving to San Saba where she was very active in her church. She married Marion "Merk" Harris on February 6, 1979 in San Angelo. Merk preceded her in death on October 17, 2016. Stella owned and operated Star Lanes for many years. She was a member of the Harris Avenue Baptist Church. Stella was a volunteer for Meals for the Elderly. She loved doing crafts, helping people, and going camping and fishing. Stella will be remembered by the family for always being there when they were in need or just needed a word of encouragement.

Survivors include a son, Kerry Feathers and wife Cindy of Austin; a daughter, Pam Hahn and husband Tom of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Mitchell West and wife April, Aron Hill and Husband Travis, Bekah Blagg and husband Jeremy, and Emily Hahn; seven great grandchildren, Landon, Parker, Josh, Brad, Kenny, Andrew, and Jake; a great-great granddaughter, Quinn; a sister, Earlene Williams of Vidalia, Louisiana. Preceded in death by a daughter, Dena Alderman; a son, Michael Snyder; four sisters; three brothers.

The family would like to thank all the staff with Hospice of San Angelo for their loving care.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday
September 19, 2020
10:00 AM
Harris Ave. Baptist Church
1026 E Harris Ave.
San Angelo, TX 76903

David Duron, Sr. 63, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, in San Angelo.

Public Viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary at 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating.

Mr. Duron was born May 14, 1957 in El Paso to Ruperto and Dora Duron. David was a 1975 graduate of Ysleta High School in El Paso. He was a mechanic for Levi Strauss until its closure. David loved family, music, football, NASCAR, the outdoors, camping and boating. He loved sitting in the water at the lake with a beer and cigarette in hand. David lived life to its fullest. He was always giving a helping hand whenever anyone needed it. David was a loving father of three, which he raised himself and expected them to be better than him. David’s passing isn't an ending, but yet another beginning.

Survivors include two sons, David Duron, Jr. and wife Maristella and Damien Duron; a daughter, Denise Gale and Husband Chris; numerous grandchildren and nieces and nephews; two brothers, Danny Duron and wife Elva and Dennis Duron and wife Yvonne; a loving sister, Dolores Ramos and husband Joe; a very special friend and care giver, Lourdes Lopez.

The family would like to thank the staff at Regency House for all their kind care and to Dr. Harvey for his care of David all these years.

Sign the online register at www.robertmassie.com

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Thursday
September 17, 2020
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903

Johnny Wayne Hendley, 81, of San Angelo, passed away on September 11, 2020. He was born May 7, 1939, in Brady, TX, to his parents Carl and Merle Hendley. 
Johnny married the love of his life Lynda Barker, on May 30, 1959 at 1st United Methodist Church in Brady, TX. Johnny and Lynda had 1 son, Steve W. Hendley. Johnny Graduated from Brady High School and attended Southwest Texas and Oklahoma State University, graduating with a degree in Financial Management. He went into banking in 1961 and worked up until his retirement in 2016 at Brady National Bank. Johnny had a servant’s heart and enjoyed helping every person. He also loved farming, golfing, and animals. 
Survivors include his wife, Lynda Hendley, son, Steve W. Hendley and wife Cindy, of Brady, TX, grandchildren, Heather Poe and husband Casey, of San Angelo, TX, and great grandchildren, Faith and Anniston, brother, Dwain Hendley and wife Velma, of Brady, TX, and brother-in-law, David Barker and wife Vicki, of Georgetown, TX, 2 nieces and 2 nephews and Buster his yorkie. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents. 
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 3:30 PM at Resthaven Memorial Park in Brady, TX.

Graveside

Saturday, September 19, 2020

3:30PM

Resthaven Memorial Park
4616 N. Big Spring St. 
Midland, TX 79705

It is with broken hearts that my sister and I announce the passing of our "little" brother. Ronnie passed from this life into the arms of Jesus after suffering with pancreatic cancer for almost five years. Ronald Lee Dabney was born in Midland, Tx on February 21, 1956, the fourth and final child of Joe and Murry Dabney. He died Friday, September 11, 2020 with his sisters and brother-in-law by his side. 
Ronnie was a stoic, soft-hearted, hardworking, gentle soul who was always noticed because of his 6'6" stature. He was called "big man" by some although he was a gentle giant, sensitive to others and forever positive. He was always being asked, "How tall are you?" or "What's it like being so tall?" Being tall made Ronnie unique, but it was his gentle soul and his unassuming, quiet nature that endeared him to many. He was a kind man, a gentle man, a humble man, and a precious brother. He fought bravely to live. He remained hopeful and never, ever complained nor did he ever question why me? 
Ronnie loved boating and fishing, car races, old westerns, and family gatherings. He was blessed by being a member of the Southgate Church of Christ family. He worked as a painter for the last 12 years in the Facilities Management Dept. at Angelo State University. He previously worked with his brother Larry in their own DABNEY PAINTING business. There was nothing Ronnie could not do and he was forever the perfectionist. 
Ronnie was preceded in death by his older brother Larry Travis Dabney, mother Murry Jean Dabney Wells and Father Joe Woodley Dabney. He is survived by his sisters- Jo Lyn (Jody) Johnson, Nancy Jean Davis, brother-in-law Don Davis, cousin Terry Jean Eager and husband Joe (Wichita Falls), nephew John Travis Johnson ( Rochester, NY), niece Melissa Smith and husband Lyle and family ( Waco, Tx), several cousins, nieces and nephews. 
Ronnie was a treasure that we wanted to keep much longer. He brought joy and laughter with his quick wit, contentment, and pride to our lives. We could predict that no matter what was said, Ronnie's comeback was always, "Good Grief!" We were blessed to call him brother. "We love you li'I brother!" 
Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 
Special thanks to Dr. Raj Cheruku, the Shannon Chemo nurses, Dr. James Melott, Hospice of San Angelo, and all friends who called him, checked on him, visited him, sent cards, and prayed for him. 

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads his white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. 
He is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch him until at length he hangs like a speck of white cloud just where 
the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says: "There! He's gone." Gone where? Gone from my sight - that is all. 
He is just as large in mast and hull and spar as he was when he left my side, and just as able to bear his load 
of living freight to the place of destination. His diminished size is in me, not in him; and just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There! He's gone," there are other eyes watching him coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "There he comes!" 
And that is Dying! 
--Author Unknown

Graveside

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

2:00PM

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Richard James “Dick” Rittman was 88 years old when he was called home to heaven on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 surrounded by his wife and 5 daughters. The fifth of six children, he was born on March 20, 1932, in Keokuk, Iowa to William and Minnie Rittman. 

Dick grew up in Iowa and Arkansas, and served 4 years in the US Navy. He attended high school at Subiaco Academy and played basketball for The University of Arkansas, winning the Southwest Conference Championship in 1958 during his senior year. He married Betty Hiryak in 1954 and after graduation, moved his family to New Boston, Texas to start his coaching career. After several successful basketball coaching seasons and leading his team to a State Championship Final at New Boston, Dick was recruited to San Angelo as head basketball and assistant football coach at Central High School where he was part of the 1966 Football State Championship coaching staff. Dick retired from the San Angelo Independent School District in 1990 after 27 years, having served as Assistant Principal and Principal of John Glenn Junior High School, SAISD Athletic Director, and as Founding Director of PAYS School. He was inducted into the Texas Athletic Director Hall of Fame in 2015. His entire career was focused on the education and well-being of his students. He proudly wore his “Kids are Special” lapel pin to remind us all that our children are our special gift. 

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and four of his five siblings. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Brockert of Costa Mesa, CA. He is also survived by his wife Betty and five daughters; Susan (Dr. Gene) Sherrod, Cheri (Bob) Colby, Retta Smith, Mary (Brian) Thompson and Beth (Dr. Todd) Henderson. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; Sarah Lamb, Julie Eledge, Jessica Stidham, Samantha Conner, Scarlett Calvin, Stephanie Long, Sterling Smith, Carson McCain, Stephen Lain, Aaron Willman, Brandon Willman, Clayton Willman, Jake Henderson, Matt Henderson and AnaClaire Henderson. 

Dick was also the proud Papa to his fifteen great-grandchildren, Hudson and Harris Lamb, Finleigh and Fischer Eledge, Olivia Vilardo, Weston and Wyatt Conner, Stella and Rittman Calvin, Landry and Jaxson Long, Ben and Mason McCain, Harper and Bray Willman. He especially loved playing Santa Claus every Christmas season to not only his grandchildren and great-grandchildren but to the children of friends and relatives as well. For most of these children, Papa is the only Santa Claus they’ve ever known. 

Dick’s love for the game of golf kept him young as he and Betty were proud members of Bentwood country club for close to 30 years. He played regularly with his golfing buddies and grandchildren. Even in his final months, you could find Dick enjoying time on the course, living life to the fullest, and regularly shooting his age. 

Dick and Betty had the joy of celebrating their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries with their loving and expanding family. This October 4th would have been their 66th wedding anniversary. They were also very proud of their 58-year membership at Holy Angels Catholic Church. 

Visitation is at Harper Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at Harper Funeral Home, Monday evening, September 14, 2020 at 6:00pm. A funeral mass with military honors will be said at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Tuesday morning, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 am. Services are open to all family and friends but, masks are required. In a private family ceremony, Dick will be interred in the Columbarium at Holy Angels. 

The family would especially like to thank Dr. John Harvey, nurses (angels on earth) Angela and Stephanie, and the staff on 4 North at Shannon Hospital for all of their kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Subiaco Abbey, 405 North Subiaco Avenue, Subiaco, AR 72865.

Rosary

Monday, September 14, 2020

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

10:00AM

Holy Angels Catholic Church
2309 A & M 
San Angelo, TX 76904