Norman Russell Loose, Jr. A life of love, laughter and service.

Norman Russell Loose, Jr. was born to parents Norman R. Loose and Evelyn Loose on July 17,1938 in El Paso, Texas. Russell and his family relocated to Carlsbad, New Mexico where he attended high school and met the love of his life and future wife, Sonya Ann Pate. The couple married on November 27, 1958.

Russell took great pride during his undergraduate at Texas Tech University as a member of the ROTC. After graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering, he served his country as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. During his work career he attained an MBA from TCU, and later a banking degree from SMU. Russell and Sonya welcomed four children into their family: Cindy, Robin, Greg and Amy. His love for his alma mater continued as he served as a member of the Industrial Engineering Advisory Board for Texas Tech in the 1980’s. Russell dedicated his career to banking and finance and made many lifelong friends in the process.

Russell’s greatest joy in life came from being a father, and later a Papa. He was dedicated to his children, even if that meant riding horses many miles home when they refused to load into the trailer, or showing kindness when his kids wrecked his cars. He was an expert coyote caller, ghost storyteller, and ice cream leveler.

Russell and Sonya accomplished their dream of retiring in the mountains of Cloudcroft, NM. Russell could be found helping neighbors clear snow from their driveways or enjoying four-wheeling through the mountains. He was a professional Papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He emulated kindness and patience as he coached kiddos through strumming his ukulele, making paper airplanes, and reading the newspaper. He always encouraged a little mischief and engineered many family pranks and schemes.

Russell loved to work with his hands whether it was on his home in Cloudcroft, or making train sets for his children. Between his craftmanship and Sonya’s painting skills, his family has enjoyed many handmade treasures in their homes. He loved to share these skills and teach them to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Even just washing the car was a chore made extra fun since it was done with Papa.

Russell also served as a deacon in their home church of First United Methodist Church in Cloudcroft. Whether the need was organizing a fundraiser, or replacing a roof for a person in need, Russell was always first to lend a hand. Russell left this world for his heavenly home on January 29, 2023. He is survived by his soul mate, Sonya, and their four children and their families: Cindy Bolen, Robin & Peter Nies, Greg and Julie Loose, Amy and Clay Smith; his grandchildren Jessica (Bolen) Cummings, Hayden Smith, Ryan Nies, Pate Bolen, Jake Loose, Brady Smith, Hogan Loose, Alison (Nies) Burkhalter and Lillie Loose; his great-grandchildren Kayden, June, Samuel, Layten and Charlee. Russell is also survived by his sisters Linda Brannon and Susie Ratcliff.

Russell is proceeded in death by his parents Norman R. Loose and Evelyn Loose and his brother Val Loose.

Russell was “A Nice Guy”!!

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cloudcroft United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 18, 2023

11:00AM

Cloudcroft United Methodist 
50 Chipmunk Ave. 
Cloudcroft, NM 88317

Wiley R, Bunton, 83, of San Angelo passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 with his wife by his side.

Celebration of life services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Sonora with Rev. Susan Burnham, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Bunton was born on July 5, 1939 in Del Rio to Samuel and Mildred Walker Bunton. Wiley graduated from Texas A & M University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961 and a Master of Science degree in 1963. He worked for 21 years at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California on the Deep Space Program. Wiley was involved in the Lunar landing, Mars Landing, Voyager II. He also helped develop a lightweight synthetic material to aid in landing and takeoff on the Lunar Expedition. Today, that material is known as Mylar. After NASA Wiley worked for Raytheon Technologies for eight years before retiring. During his retirement he became a certified financial planner.

He married Esther Bird on August 28, 1978. He and Esther loved being at their ranch in Eldorado, sitting on the porch, watching sunsets, sunrises, livestock, and wildlife. Wiley enjoyed playing duplicate bridge, bird watching, collecting gems and minerals, enjoyed good food and fine wine, snow skied, and traveled.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Esther Bird Bunton.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to West Texas Rehab Hospice of San Angelo, 1933 University Ave., San Angelo, TX 76904 or your favorite charity.

Jose M. Sanchez, 82, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 with his family by his side.

Public viewing will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Lazaro Hernandez, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Sanchez was born in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico to Zoilo and Cruz Martinez. He married Josefa Alvarez on June 5, 1960. In 1972, wanting a better life for his family, he moved them to Hereford and then to San Angelo in 1981. He was a masonry in the construction industry most of his life. Jose loved being outside in his yard tending to his plants and trees. He always kept it immaculate. Jose enjoyed scratching lottery tickets and traveling to Acuña. He was a family man and loved spending time with them. Jose was loved by anyone who knew him. He was a U.S. citizen.

Jose was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Cruz Sanchez; and a great-grandson, Malachi Joe Castillo.

Survivors include his eight children, Jose Angel Sanchez and wife Emma of Hereford, Sylvia Obregon of San Antonio, Mary Cruz Medina and husband Mario of New Braunfels, Martin Sanchez and wife Blanca of San Angelo, Marcelo Sanchez and wife Carolina of San Antonio, Maria I. Perez and husband Pedro of San Angelo, Maria Elena Cortez and husband Javier of San Angelo, and Jesus Sanchez and wife Lisa of San Angelo; a sister Rachel Sanchez-Perez of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico; 31 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren.

Barbara Ann Hancock Burney, treasured Christian sister and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Barbara was born July 29, 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was the only child of Clifton Nathan and Maxie Benjamin Hancock.

She was an exemplary example of a woman of noble character and grace. She was an elegant lady in words, actions, and dress; a force to be reckoned with in areas she championed. Barbara demonstrated that any challenged could be conquered with persistence and commitment. She was always up for an adventure. Her knowledge of places, people and things was uncanny. She was the epitome of living life to the fullest and trusting God in all things. Barbara had a remarkable close walk with Jesus. She always thanked God for leading her through many many trials and tribulations of life; constantly reminding everyone He was faithful. She never gave up praising him.

Barbara fought a courageous silent battle with cancer. She was a very private person never asking for help, unless absolutely necessary.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on April 13, 1952 at the age of nine and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.

Barbara was a faithful active church member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas, First United Methodist Church, San Angelo, Texas, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, San Angelo, Texas and was presently a member of Good Shepard Episcopal Church of San Angelo, Texas.

She was a dedicated student of the Bible and obedient to God’s Word. Her witness of God’s love and care was shared with all she came in contact with. Not a day went by she was not praying for the needs of others. Barbara checked on her neighbors regularly especially Coletta Lively, Pat Wilson, Nelda Watkins and Clifton and Bonnie Reed.

She had a heart for mentioning, encouraging and sharing her love with young people to further their education and experience all God had for them. She was gifted at planning ways to set up scholarships for young people to further their education in their particular area of talent.

She was passionate about continually beautifying areas of landscape around Baptist Retirement Center. She would put on her gloves and with her spade, rake, & miscellaneous tools, plants and seeds she would create beautiful areas to be enjoyed by all. She had a magic touch in her horticulture adventures.

Barbara was a dedicated employee of Shannon Hospital for nineteen years, in the Pathology Department. Barbara was responsible for all medical reports that were typed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas.

At Barbara’s suggestion memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903 or Museum of Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison, Alpine, Texas 79832.

Appreciation and thanks to Ericka Temples for being a special friend in which Barbara entrusted to carried out her final earthly affairs and Charles Rodriquez who checked on her wellness daily, for years as well as David McBride and Jim Bean. They were truly her close family. Appreciation and thanks to Baptist Retirement Community CEO, Arron Hargett, East Village administration office personnel, Debra, Corine, Carla and Dawn, Transportation personnel Sally, and Main Street Café Manager Stephanie Simmons, and her personnel staff for being loving, kind, caring, and encouraging to our good friend Barbara! She will be missed greatly!

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 25, 2023

2:00PM

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 
720 S. Abe St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Authentic, outspoken, honest, adventurous, and one-of-a-kind John Ross Campbell headed west on the evening of January 28th, 2023, from his residence in San Angelo, Texas to meet his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife Ann welcoming him home to eternity. John was born in Roswell, New Mexico on the 29th of October 1929, a memorably bad day for many, but a blessed day for all who would have the good fortune to know him. His parents were Elmer Finus and Marian Morgan Campbell who soon moved with John and big brother Randy to Fort Davis, Texas. There, Elmer helped bulldoze the road up to MacDonald Observatory, Marian taught school, and John’s early childhood days produced indelible memories of roaming the Davis Mountains and making lifelong friendships. In the mid-1930s the family moved to Bosque County in central Texas to ranch. At age 15 John learned to fly from a WWII flight instructor and soon began flying his own war surplus Stearman biplane around the countryside. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1946 and, after a few semesters of college, joined the Naval Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1948. He trained as a carrier pilot in Pensacola and Corpus Christi before being stationed in Norfolk, Virginia with Atlantic Fleet Anti-Submarine Squadron Twenty-Six.

December 27th, 1950, John married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Ann Lomax, in Meridian and returned with her to Norfolk. In 1952 they came back to Texas and moved to College Station with newborn Suzy where John completed his education at Texas A&M in the Class of ‘54. He was a proud Aggie forever after! Son John and daughter Janie were born to the family in the coming years spent in Dallas.

John always said he “never worked a day in his life” because he did what he loved for a living. He flew with the Naval Ready Reserve from 1952 through 1966 out of Navy Dallas and was a pilot with Continental Airlines for almost 35 years. He was appreciated for his integrity, generosity, and good counsel and was elected to positions of leadership by his fellow pilots, serving on safety and accident investigation committees and as treasurer of the Airline Pilots Association. His career in aviation afforded him the opportunity to travel the world and fly many types of aircraft from the Aeronca Champion he first flew to the TBMs off Jeep Aircraft Carriers, the Navy F9F to the DC-10 and Boeing 747 to name a few. The final ten years of his career were spent flying internationally over the Atlantic to Europe and throughout the Pacific. He said the highlight was his time spent with Air Micronesia. All told he logged over 33,000 flight hours. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen.

Throughout his career John continued ranching and owned, flew, brokered, rebuilt, modified, and sold a succession of light aircraft and amphibians. His private flying experiences on unimproved landing strips and lakes were extensive in Alaska, Canada, and Mexico primarily in pursuit of good fishing and hunting with friends and family. On a most memorable trip he and Ann flew along the Alcan highway and Alaska Range. Dad always called Mom “his most fearless co-pilot”.

The couple eventually moved to the ranch in Bosque County after retirement where they enjoyed many years of country living and frequent, fun-filled family times and holiday celebrations. No Papaw ever enjoyed his grand and great grandchildren more and he was beloved by them.

Dad was a lover of people and never met a stranger, striking up conversations with whoever was nearby. His storytelling, humor, and wit were renowned, and tears of laughter accompanied many a gathering around the dining table. The Campbells’ hospitality and good cooking, love of music and good times were a constant as they welcomed many to their home. He was blessed by the friendships of good people and was a faithful member of the Morgan and Meridian United Methodist Churches. He was also a Rotarian. In 2015, due to health concerns, they made San Angelo their home.

John was preceded in death by his parents E.F. and Marian Campbell, brother Randy, son-in-law Jeff Trentacosta, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Paul and Jane Bolton, and brother-in-law Jim Lomax. His wife, Ann passed away in 2018 following almost 68 years of marriage. The love they shared has been a solid foundation and inspiration for their children and extended family.

John is survived by his daughter Suzy and husband Pat Makins of San Angelo, son John Campbell and wife Judy of Morgan, daughter Janie Trentacosta of Fredericksburg, grandchildren Daniel (Claire) Makins, Sarah Makins McAlister, Jessie Trentacosta, Kaitlyn (Andy) Hawrylak, Matthew (Kelsey) Campbell, and Melissa (Sam) Naquin, and great grandchildren Cal and James Makins, Hallie and Ty McAlister, Robert and Eleanor Hawrylak, Noah, Sienna, and Silas Naquin, sister-in-law Carolyn Lomax, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.

The family wishes to thank all his kind caregivers, especially Stephanie Melendez, and the staffs of Lyndale, Brayden Park, and Hospice of San Angelo.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held on March 4, 2023, at Meridian FUMC at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Morgan Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 305, Morgan TX 76671.

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings….put out my hand, and touched the face of God” (From High Flight by John Gillespie Magee)

At this time there is no obituary available. 

Martha Ruth Hobgood Brewer passed away January 23, 2023 at age 89 in San Angelo. She was born January 15, 1934, to Charles and Martha Hobgood. She was the youngest of 10 children. She grew up in Lubbock Texas and graduated from Lubbock High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Texas Tech University in 1956. She went on to earn a Masters degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. While at Austin, she met her husband Elbert “Bert” Brewer. After finishing her education, they were married December 1959. She gave birth to three sons: Kevin, Kirk and Kip. Her passion for journalism was lifelong. She took a short break from journalism to raise her children, and then returned to journalism in 1976. She and Bert worked at the Winkler County News for many years. At the end of her career, she taught journalism at the local high school. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bert, who passed away in 2015. She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren. The Brewer family suggests memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in lieu of flowers. Online donations can be made at www.jdrf.org.

Nova Beatrice Krezer, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Plano and was reunited with the love of her life, Wilbert.

Viewing will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with a family visitation from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 6, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Allan Eckert, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Krezer was born on November 9, 1927 in San Angelo to Elgin and Lena Robertson Young. Nova was the oldest of seven children. She married Wilbert C. Krezer on September 5, 1948. Nova was there for Wilbert with anything he needed. She was a doting wife of 57 years. He passed away on October 28, 2005. Nova was a resident of San Angelo for 78 years. After Wilbert passed, she moved to Plano to live with her daughter. Nova enjoyed fresh flowers, plants and all bright colors - red, orange, and especially purple. She loved laughing and teasing everyone. She was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church since 1948.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James Young and Kenneth Young.

Nova is survived by her daughter, Judy Orlando of Plano; four siblings, Harold Young and wife Monica of San Angelo, Millard Young and wife Thea of Lubbock, Bruce Young and wife Karen of Amarillo, and Joy Kemp and husband Jerry Bob from Sonora; a granddaughter, Kami Taylor and husband Jay of Altamonte Springs, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Sunday
February 5, 2023
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

VISITATION

Sunday
February 5, 2023
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday
February 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
3536 Lutheran Way
San Angelo, TX 76904

Denna Ann Sadler was a force of life and light that will remain with us always. She passed away January 31, 2023, with her family at her side.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Ft. Stockton Texas. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember her incredible life. Coca-Cola will be served. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Denna was born on June 12, 1970 to Bobby and Glenda Harding. She was a native of Fort Stockton, Texas where she graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1988. She completed her bachelor's degree in Education at Texas Tech University. Denna went on to teach in Ft Stockton ISD for over 25 years. Her time in the classroom was a true art. Denna had a passion for education and left a lasting impression on every student that sat in her classroom.

As a young, dedicated mother, she loved her children fiercely and especially loved her role as Grammy. She enjoyed reading, traveling, shopping, and talking. She was never at a loss for words. Denna had a sparkling spirit, a heart of gold, and a warrior's soul. She endured her many challenges and struggles with unmatched perseverance. She was a true testament of hope and inspiration to all who knew her. Denna may have left this earth too soon, but her legacy will live on.

She is preceded in death by her parents;

She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Bryan Sadler and wife Danielle, Macy Vercher and husband Michael; her three siblings and their spouses, Gary Harding and wife Vicki, Danny Harding and wife Isabel, and Lisa Ashton; five grandchildren, Sailor and Isla Sadler, Max, Madi, and Maverick Vercher; numerous nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Teryn Ashton; and her in-laws, Bob and Carolyn Sadler.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday
February 4, 2023
11:00 AM
First United Methodist Church
1501 West 5th Street
Fort Stockton, TX 79735

William (Bill) Wayne Rawls was a man who loved Jesus and he loved people. He left his earthly home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 29 at the ripe old age of 90. He lived a wonderful, joy filled life that centered on God first and then his loving family.

Bill was born in Christoval at the Rawls Bathhouse on November 8, 1932 to his proud parents Dr. Frank and Orah Rawls. He grew up playing on the South Concho River and harassing his two big sisters, Bobbie and Ginger, and his niece, Jackie Moore, and nephew Norman Jenkins. Although he adored his niece, Jeri, she was too young to experience his shenanigans. When he was in first grade, he saw a pretty little girl named Ann Kirby walking down the street. He told his mom that he was going to marry her someday….and he did!

He played six-man football at Christoval High School and the rest of the time he spent hunting, fishing and taking Ann on dates in his hotrod. In 1953, he and Ann got married and shortly after he joined the Navy Reserve. He traveled extensively in Cuba and South America. Returning home, he began working in the oilfield and welcomed their daughter, Cynthia, into the world.

While working for Sinclair, in Sweetwater, Texas, his sweet daughter, Nora, was born. Eventually, he and his family moved to Eldorado and finally to Fort Stockton, Texas, to work in the sulfur mining industry with Atlantic Richfield. Billie, his last baby girl, was born shortly after moving there. He became the superintendent of the mining operation and remained in that position until the mine closure. He then became a consultant for Addwest Mining and moved around the southwest, opening various types of mines. During his time in Fort Stockton, he was a proud member of the Fort Stockton United Methodist Church where he supported the MYF groups with multiple meals and served on various boards and committees,. He also served on the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, he volunteered with 4-H, judged menudo contests and enjoyed life with his numerous friends and family members.

After Ann’s untimely death, he met a fellow church member, Anna Mayo. After several years of dating, she became his wife. She moved around the southwest with him, as they enjoyed life together. Upon his retirement, they settle back in his beloved Christoval with a lovely house built under the giant live oaks. His family worried about his retirement, due to his active lifestyle. But he built his barn and greenhouse and never slowed down. He joined the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, took over care of the Christoval Cemetery, loved helping the monks at Mount Carmel, and took special pride in maintaining the Methodist Church. Everyone in town was blessed with his many woodworking projects that he gifted. He took great pride in his lifelong membership at the Christoval Masonic Lodge, where he was a Master Mason, He also received the Community Builder Award from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas.

His love of helping others did not go unnoticed, as he took many people under his wing and worked to improve their lives. Always of utmost importance to Bill, was serving his employees and community with a Christ centered love and heart of service. He has touched many lives and was a saint walking among us,

He is survived by his wife, Anna Rawls, his three loving daughters, Cindy Lemley, Nora Rawls and Billie and Larry Hill. He has nine grandchildren who love and adore him and thirteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his step children Bobby Mayo, Eric Mayo, and Margaret Mayo. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Jerry Kirby, sister-in-law, Shirley Kirby, and numerous nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.

The family would like to thank Barbara Madrid for all of the care and companionship that she gave to our father. We would also like to thank Dr. Jack and Carolyn Campbell for their assistance and love for our dad. Finally, we want to thank Hospice of San Angelo for their love, care, and compassion during this difficult time.

The visitation will be Friday, February 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Christoval Methodist Church. The funeral will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4th, The family asks memorial donations to be made to the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 193, Christoval, TX 76935.

“The master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23

Visitation

Friday, February 03, 2023

5:00PM - 7:00PM

First United Methodist Church Christoval 
4517 McKee St. 
Christoval, Texas 76935

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 04, 2023

10:00AM

First United Methodist Church Christoval 
4517 McKee St. 
Christoval, Texas 76935