Mary Lee Butts, 94, a remarkable woman and life-long resident of Tom Green County, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home in San Angelo. She was born December 14, 1925 in San Angelo to Lee Thomas Lock and Sarah Pauline Lock and lived most of her life on the family ranch 40 miles southeast of San Angelo on Toenail Trail. She married Voy Lee Butts November 30, 1947 and moved to Rio Concho West following his death in 2005. Throughout her 94 years, she maintained a quiet inner strength and confidence and truly lived life to the fullest.
Mary Lee was well-known for her dry sense of humor, keen observations, and quick one-line comebacks. She began her education via horseback in the one-room school on an adjacent ranch, was homeschooled by her mother several years, and graduated from high school in 1942. She attended Tarleton and Angelo State College. She and Voy Lee began ranching in 1948 and successfully ranched together through good times and bad… droughts and floods. After his death, she continued to supervise ranch operations. Both were part of the Greatest Generation with a can-do spirit and a love of family, friends, and the land.
She was involved with PTA, graduate reunions and historical groups, home extension clubs, and was named Soil Conservation Homemaker of the Year in 2000 & 2001. Over the last 80 years, Mary Lee was an active member of Park Heights Baptist Church, Christoval Baptist Church and Southland Baptist Church. She served as the church pianist in Christoval for several years and played for the Adult Day Care Center frequently. She was an avid bridge player – both with local groups and online - and loved to bid with questionable hands that she somehow managed to make winnable. She would always say that she played by the “Toenail” rules, which confused most of her partners and others that did not know her sense of humor.
She enjoyed traveling and organizing trips with family and friends. She was also an adventuresome cook who continued to try new recipes even when it meant someone else would be cooking them. Always a night owl, her bedtime rituals included phone calls to Sara, Clark and her friends and watching television until midnight – usually Gunsmoke and The Golden Girls. She shared a special relationship with each grandchild and great-grandchild – always remembering special occasions and being interested in their lives. Voy Lee and Mary Lee were part of a great friends “42 Club” comprised of people from Big Lake, Veribest, Christoval and San Angelo. They played, laughed and enjoyed each other’s company for over 30 years. One memory the family will never forget is Mary Lee teaching the great grand kids how to play 42 during the 2019 Thanksgiving holidays. Great grandson Will said privately “Wow, she sure knows how to play!”
Mary Lee is survived by her son, R. Clark Butts and wife Shirley of Midland, and daughter Sara Butts Moldenhauer and husband Johnny of Boerne. Grandchildren include Melinda Butts Hall and husband Gregory of Midland, Reagan Lee Butts and wife Kathryn of Tyler, Craig Matthew Moldenhauer and wife D’Ann of Midland, and Russell Keith Moldenhauer of Boerne. Great grandchildren include Hayden Gregory Hall, Harper Charles Hall, William David Butts, Eleanor Grace Butts, Tyler Brock McCormick, Avery Grace Moldenhauer and Blair Jordyn Moldenhauer. Other family members include her sisters-in-law, Diane Lock of Granbury and Helen Stasey, brothers-in-law Don Butts and Bill Butts and wife Mary all of San Angelo as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of treasured friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Voy Lee Butts, her parents, and brothers, Oscar Harold Lock and Howard Monroe Lock.
Mary Lee will be available for viewing from 10:00 A.M., - 5:00 P.M., Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at Southland Baptist Church with Bill Butts, Reagan Butts and Chris Curran officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Burial will follow at the Christoval Cemetery.
The family expresses our heartfelt thanks to Rose Sauers, Stefanie Dye, Lucia Guajardo, Olga Valero and Rosa Jaques who cared for Mary Lee as if she were their own mother and to Kindred Heathcare and Hospice for their assistance during these difficult days.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadow Creek Trail, San Angelo, Texas 76904 or charity of your choice.
Consistent with the actions taken by many churches, congregations, and places of worship across the state, employees, volunteers, and attendees MUST wear cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). When seating please skip a row, members in the same family may sit together, and then every separate family should sit 6 feet apart.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Events

MAY 7

Viewing

Thursday, May 07, 2020

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904

MAY 8

Service

Friday, May 08, 2020

11:00AM

Southland Baptist Church
4300 Meadow Creek Trl.
San Angelo, TX 76904

Byron Dixon Cleere left us on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Dixon was born on December 13, 1992 and placed in his parent’s arms, Kirk and Patsy Cleere, on December 20, 1992. This precious gift came into this world with spirit, laughter, and a passion for life like no other. His world was filled with a love of butterflies, bugs, lizards, snakes and anything else that could make his mother scream.

Dixon’s daredevil passion started early with skateboards, and bike ramps often ending with less than great results. His love of life included his passion for the outdoors- skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting on his beloved ranch and watching car races (including participating in few of his own). He loved music, friends, and fast cars, but more than all these he loved his family and they loved him. All are forever grateful for their all too short time with him.

His untimely death was a tragic result of addiction. Addiction took his life, but it did not define him. This man lit up a room when he arrived. He loved everyone and like his father enjoyed meeting and greeting new people. Sadly, Dixon’s introduction to drugs and alcohol in middle school led him down a path that despite his family’s love and his own attempts at recovery, he never succeeded at conquering all of his demons.

Dixon will always be remembered for his smile, his quick wit, his love of family and friends, his passion for cars – especially fast ones, and his desire to be successful. His regular calls always starting with “Hey Mom, Hey Pops – what’s up” will forever be a cherished memory,

Byron Dixon Cleere is survived by his parents, Kirk and Patsy Cleere, sisters Jewel and Jabyn Cleere, grandparents Sonny and Claudia Cleere, very special aunt and uncle Ann and Frank Stringer, many beloved cousins, and his friend Tom Vendetti who was always by his side supporting his recovery.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at First United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.

Consistent with the actions taken by many churches, congregations, and places of worship across the state, employees, volunteers, and attendees MUST wear cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). When seating please skip a row, members in the same family may sit together, and then every separate family should sit 6 feet apart.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to West Texas Rehab Center, 3001 S. Jackson, San Angelo, TX 76904, Gladney Center for Adoption, 6300 John Ryan Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76132, or a charity of your choice.

Samuel Tony "Bubba" Luna, Sr., 57, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in San Angelo.

Memorial services will be at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Luna was born May 16, 1962, in San Angelo where he was a lifelong resident. He married Cari Faull on July 16, 1992, in San Angelo. Bubba enjoyed working in the yard. He loved being with his family and playing with his dog, Apollo.

Survivors include his wife; Cari of the home; two daughters, Deborah Luna of San Angelo and Elizabeth Luna of the home; two sons, Catario Luna of San Angelo, and Samuel Luna, Jr. of the home; Many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Leno S. Urteaga, 84, of Eola went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He took his last breath surrounded by his loving family.

Due to the current health crisis in our community and the directives given by State and Local Governments, we must abide by the directive limiting gatherings to 10 people at a time.

Public viewing will be Thursday, April 30, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 1, 2020, at Eola-Mereta Cemetery in Eola.

He was born September 23, 1935 to Narciso and Maria S. Urteaga. He was a loving father who loved to work and ran his own sheep shearing business. He loved to tell stories of his younger days and loved to make others laugh. He would greet his many friends with a smile, and he seemed to know and remember everyone by name. He was one who would lend you a hand when needed.

Leno was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Joe Urteaga, Manuel Urteaga, and Basilio Urteaga; and his sisters, Juanita Gamez and Josie Lopez.

He is survived by his wife; Mary; his sons, Samuel L. Urteaga and wife Bernice, Ricky Urteaga, Omar Urteaga and wife Nancy, all from San Angelo, and Albert Urteaga from Eola; and daughters Marlina Deller and husband Michael from Midland, and Victoria Urteaga and Irene Terrazas from San Angelo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he greatly adored and was extremely proud of, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Pallbearers for the service will be his grandsons Noe Terrazas, Jr., Gabriel Urteaga, Cody Urteaga, Mason Deller, Vincent Urteaga, Ricky Urteaga, Jr., and Aidan Washington.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of San Angelo Senior Care and Hospice, and his doctors at both Shannon and Angelo Community.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

APRIL 30

Public Viewing

Thursday, April 30, 2020

9:00AM - 8:00PM

Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Final Resting Place

Eola Mereta Cemetery

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions a public memorial service will be held at a later date.