Patricia Ann Dedeker, 83, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home.
She was born on January 31, 1937 in Vernon, Texas to JD and Hazel Winslett Matthews. She attended school and graduated from Plains High School. She went on to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie. She married Gene Dedeker on January 15, 1960 in Big Lake. She and Gene raised their son, Scott, in San Angelo while she worked for GTE until 1975. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and working in her garden. Her outlook on life could be summed up by her favorite saying, “it is what it is”. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Johnston.
Patricia is survived by her husband Gene; son Scott and wife Vicki of Peyton, CO; and sister, Alma Howlett.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5-7 PM. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 7, 2020 at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor David Smith officiating.

Raul "Roy" Sanchez Bastardo, 73, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, in Big Spring.

Public Viewing will from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2020, and from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Prayer Services will be 4:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Jessie Martinez, of Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, officiating. Military honors will be afforded by Ft. Hood Funeral Honor Guards. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Bastardo was born August 17, 1946, in San Angelo where he was a lifelong resident. Roy was a 1966 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. He enlisted into the US Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. Roy was a prison guard for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Mato of Odessa, and Rosalinda Boni of Arizona; his son, Michael Bastardo of Michigan; two Brothers, Joe "Che Che" Bastardo of Austin, and Conrado Bastardo and wife Mary of Odessa; three sisters, Guadalupe Moncibais, Oralia Bastardo Villescaz and husband Robert, and Gloria Diaz all of San Angelo; Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Roy was preceded in death by his parents Manuela and Conrado Bastardo.

The family would like to thank Sara Bastardo for her love and support during the last years.

Donna Howard Howell passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Gorman, Texas on July 4, 1948 to Odell and Edith Howard. She loved to read and was devoted to her beloved animals Taz, China, Sassy and Frankie. She was known for her sense of humor and mischievous nature. She is survived by her daughter Jo Karen Hampton Schmidt of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Grandchildren Brittany Geideman and husband Ian of Olmsted, Ohio and Joshua Schmidt of Mason, Ohio. She had one great grandson Perscott Geideman. She is also survived by her sister Sonia Heidenheimer and husband Joe of Ballinger and brother Gary Howard and wife Donna of Rowena and nieces Hannah Heidenheimer, Lindsey Heidenheimer and Laura Dieringer.  

Special friends that will miss her are Diane Burris, Lindsey Graham, Cenny Flores and Tilly Chandler as well as employees of Answer Angelo where she worked for many years. Thanks also to Barbara Hesse who enabled her to have a safe place to live. 

Special thanks and gratitude to Dr. John Harvey for years of patience and expert care.  

Services will be held Sunday February 9, 2020 2pm at Cowboy Church of San Angelo 4015 N. Chadbourne.   

Willie D. Lankford, 89, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born in Hatchel, Texas on November 21, 1930. Mr. Lankford retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of honored service. He was married to Martha Lee Moore on November 14, 1954. Mr. Lankford had a career as a Master Machinist and retired from Epley Enterprises in 1995. He had a passion for his worship to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and a unmeasured love for his family, friends and his devoted little dog he named “Mr. Lankford”. Willie D. is survived by his 6 children, sons, Clifford (Sherry), Allen, David (Sharon), Terry (Charity), Matt (Rita) and daughter, Lori. He had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Martha, his grandson, Ryan, his granddaughter, Crystal, his father and mother and his 10 siblings. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Martha Lee Lankford, Wife (deceased)
• Ryan Lankford, Grandson (deceased)
• Crystal Lankford, Granddaughter (deceased)
• Madison Matt Dean Lankford, Father (deceased)
• Lily Mae Lankford, Mother (deceased)
• 10 Siblings, . (deceased)
• Clifford Lankford (Sherry), Son
• Allen Lankford, Son
• David Lankford (Sharon), Son
• Terry Lankford (Charity), Son
• Matt Lankford (Rita), Son
• Lori Lankford, Daughter
• Willie D.had 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.