Virginia Rose Meacham Smith Garcia went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020. She was a Baptist. Virginia was born September 6, 1939 in Moody, Texas. Parents were Howell and Inez Meacham. She was married to C. N. Smith who passed away January 31, 1983. She married the love of her life Felipe (Phillip) S. Garcia on February 27, 1992. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter Julie Smith Gainey. Survivors include her husband Felipe (Phillip) S. Garcia, children Phillip W. Garcia of San Angelo, Texas, Paul Smith of San Angelo, Texas, Mark Smith and wife Brandi of Bastrop, Texas, son-in-law Patrick Gainey of Enid, Oklahoma, Sharon Garcia Guillen and husband Demetrio of Fort Worth, Texas, and Elgin Garcia and wife Robyn of Prosper, Texas. She is also survived by brother Ray Meacham of San Angelo, Texas, niece Dace Meacham Stockman and husband David of San Angelo, Texas, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Virginia is under the care of Johnson's Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Knickerbocker Cemetery.

Lahoma Jo Jacobs, 82, of Big Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1938 in Lubbock, Texas to Richard and Leon Virginia Gordon. Lahoma married Billy Ray Dane and have three sons. Later in life, Lahoma married the love of her life Asa Jacobs on December 5, 1968. Lahoma was a proud member of Bethel Baptist Church, VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary, 39ers, and Mikey’s Group. She also had a passion for her family, church, and volunteering. Lahoma will always be remembered for her quilting skills and her love of travelling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, stepson, two brothers, one granddaughter, and son-in-law. Lahoma is survived by her children, Lee Dane and wife Eva of Monahans, TX, Roger Dane and wife Velma of San Angelo, TX, and daughter-in-law Patricia Pucik of Buchanan Dam, TX; sister Crickett Baker and husband Leon of Bandera, TX, and stepbrother Phillip Jordan of Austin, TX; grandchildren, James Dane and wife Elyse of Green River, WY, Stephen Dane and wife Dedra of Monahans, TX, Shara Shifflett and husband Jason of Monahans, TX, Brittani Edwards and husband Ty of Fort Stockton, TX; great-grandchildren, Kerstin, Ryker, Taylor, Shaylie, Cooper, Kris, Brandon, Justin, Bethany, Erykah, Jaidyn, Nate, Kelcie, Alyson, Peyton, K’Lea, Natalie, Ella, and Raylan; Lahoma is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as many special friends.

She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all of those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

A private graveside service will be held at Glenrest Cemetery with memorial service to be announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brayden Park, Don Hillis, and Kindred Hospice, all of San Angelo.

Teresita was born November 23, 1930 to Antonio and Eloisa Munoz Olivares. On Oct 27, 1956, she married Alexander Aguirre Rodriguez in Paducah, Texas. She devoted her life to raising 6 children and caring for them. She taught them to work hard and have faith. She was very frugal, never wasting time or anything. She was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. She had a great love for her Catholic faith and prayed the rosary regularly especially in the last 4 years of her life when she prayed constantly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alexander Aguirre Rodriguez; Brothers - Juan, Ventura, Alifonso, Francisco, Antonio III, Melquiades, and Ricardo Olivares; Sisters - Eloisa Lara, Augustina Luna, and Benina. Survivors include sister Isabella (Chavella) Rodriguez; Children: Alex Rodriguez, Jr and wife Amelia; Mario Rodriguez and wife, Lupe; Rosalinda Castro and husband David; Irma Diaz and husband Frank; Irene Lara and husband Jerry; and Larry Rodriguez; along with her pride and joy 16 grandchildren - Sarah, Angela, Clarissa, Priscilla, Eric, Michele, David Michael, Teresita, Frank, Joshua, Nicolas, Jennifer, Alexis, Kristina, Larry Joseph & Raeven; & 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers: Frank A. Diaz, David M. Castro, Nick Diaz, Eric Rodriguez. Larry Joseph & Antoine Lewis Mass of Christian Burial will be for immediate family only, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

Ernesto Calderon Cardenas, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his home.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 23, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Ralph Gevera, Ernesto's Nephew. Burial will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Cardenas was born February 28, 1936, in Pedras Negras, Mexico to his parents, Cayetano and Herlinda Cardenas. Ernesto married Ventura Gevara on October 24, 1961, in Eden. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2015. Ernesto worked for Bentwood country Club for several years. He was a strong hardworking man who cared for everyone in his life. He was appreciated by so many people.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Trevino and husband Gustavo of San Angelo; two sons, Adrian Cardenas, and Ernesto Cardenas, Jr. both of San Angelo; two grandchildren, Eric Gomez, and Lulu Cardenas; and two great grandchildren, Isaiah Gomez, and Gabriel Gomez. Ernesto was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesus Cardenas, Ricardo Cardenas, and Frank Cardenas.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Kindred Hospice of San Angelo for their care and support.

Annie Mae Ripple, 95, of Wall passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Annie Mae was born on February 21, 1925, to Ladis and Lydia (Dusek) Schiller in Elgin, Texas.

Annie Mae started school at the Schiller School near Elgin, which included only grades 1-6. She and her siblings walked about two miles to school. She graduated from Manor High School. Since there was no bus, she and her sisters rented a room in Manor during the school year. After graduating from high school, she worked at Camp Swift, an Army training base near Bastrop, Texas.

She married William E. (Bill) Ripple on December 2, 1944, in Elgin, Texas, after his discharge from the Army. Friends gave the young couple gasoline ration coupons as wedding gifts so that the newlyweds could travel to their new home at Tankersley, Texas. In 1948 they moved to the family farm in Wall, Texas, where she and Bill raised their sons, Rodney and James.

Annie Mae was especially proud of helping to teach dozens of 4-H girls how to sew. She was a perfectionist at the sewing machine. She also loved cooking and working in the kitchen. As a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Annie Mae spent countless hours making crafts for church bazaars.

She was a member of the Tom Green County Extension Education Club for 71 years, where she held many offices. Although the club itself went by several different names over the years, the ladies who attended the meetings formed bonds that lasted for a lifetime.

After Bill passed away on November 25, 1975, Annie Mae volunteered as a “Pink Lady” at Shannon Hospital. She also helped deliver Meals for the Elderly for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her siblings and their spouses: Jerry Schiller (Dorothy), Edwin Schiller (Estelle), Alvin Pershing Schiller (Adelle), Rosie Mae Schiller, Gladys Schiller Steaples (Archie), Ladis Schiller, Jr. (died at age 5 days), and Olga Schiller (died at age 2).

Survivors include her two sons and their wives, Rodney (Karen) and James (Mary Kay) Ripple. She is also survived by four grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin (Joanne) Ripple, Brandon (Jennifer) Ripple, Lesli (Cody) Hale, and Jared (Sarah) Ripple. She is also survived by nine great- grandchildren: Megan, Hannah, and Owen Ripple, Lance and Nathan Ripple, Ashtyn and Kasen Hale, and Audrey and Jameson Ripple.

Annie Mae will be available for viewing from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Harper Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held.

The family would like everyone to know that a celebration of Annie Mae’s life will be held on a later date once the public health concern issue has subsided. They graciously extend their understanding to everyone with concerns about personally supporting them and will celebrate her life when everyone can attend. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Meals for the Elderly, or a charity of your choice.

Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com or if media is not available, you may call the funeral home to sign the guest book on your behalf.

Jose Luiz Hernandez, 29, passed away on March 19, 2020 in New Mexico.
Jose was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Antonio and Rosalva San Juan on September 29, 1990. Jose’s family moved, not long after, to San Angelo where he attended and graduated from Central High School. Jose was a tremendously hard worker and started working in various jobs, always holding an extremely strong work ethic. Jose had two children Isaiah and Isabella who he loved with all his heart.
Jose is survived by two Children Isaiah Hernandez, and Isabella Naveh Hernandez; his Mother Rosalva Hernandez; his Father Antonio San Juan; and Siblings Antonio San Juan, Angelica San Juan, Antonio San Juan Jr., Wilfrido “Fred” San Juan, Javier San Juan, Maria San Juan, Dalila San Juan, and Marcelo San Juan; his Grandparents; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; and host close loving friends.
A come and go visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home with no more than 10 people in attendance at one time to abide by the directives given by the State of Texas and the City of San Angelo.

Billie Ruth Hargrove Dusek was born on July 22, 1929 in San Angelo, TX to Ruth Montgomery Koiner, and Homer Koiner (Homer was deceased at the time of her Birth). Her mother married her “Daddy” P.R. Hargrove in 1931.
Her favorite childhood memories were her summer spent with her grandparents BW and Mattie Montgomery on the Montgomery ranch east of Eldorado, TX. She graduated from San Angelo High in 1946.
She married Joe Dusek in 1948 and became a Farmer’s wife in Eola, TX. She resided in Eola for 42 years. She returned to San Angelo, TX in 1989. Billie was a long time member of Southland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter Jan and husband Jerry Twedell of Illinois; her son Jimmy and wife Martha Dusek of San Angelo, TX; She is survived by 5 grandsons, Jason Twedell of Illinois, Dee and Dawn Dusek of Eola, Jacob and Jamie Twedell of Ohio, Dan and Carla Dusek of Eola, and Jeff Dusek of San Angelo. She has five great grandchildren, Jake and Kursten Dusek, Josh, Ryley, and Jaden Twedell. Also survived by “her other” daughters Patsy, Weezie, and Jill.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joe Cullen King, of Brady, passed away on March 17, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on February 12, 1951 in Kerrville, TX to Cullen Haden and Vivian Lee (Wilkins) King. He had one brother, Paul Ray King, who preceded him in death in 2003.
Joe attended school in Kerrville, TX and graduated from Tivy High School in 1969. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1975. During his time in the Navy, he served in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Coral Sea where he received several commendations including a Navy Unit Commendation and the Vietnam Service Medal. Life after his service took Joe to Sonora, TX, where he started his career in the oil field. There he met the love of his life, Linda Dempsey and her daughter, Kristi. They married on November 19, 1982. Several years later, Joe and his family relocated to Eldorado, TX, where they lived for the next 30 years. Here Joe provided for his family by working as a mechanic and lease operator.
When work did not call, Joe enjoyed traveling to visit family members and exploring new places. Joe was fascinated by history and took the opportunity to learn as much as he could about the people and places he visited. They did not always travel far. Joe's interest in motorcycles and Harley's, to be more specific, allowed him and Linda to travel domestically in style. Upon retirement they settled at Brady Lake in Brady, TX. There they enjoyed lounging together in the shade of a giant oak tree and watching the playful cardinals and hummingbirds come and go. Though life slowed down, Joe never lost his passion for travel. He and Linda frequently visited Ruidoso, NM where they enjoyed the cool mountains. The rest of their time was invested in keeping close to their family.
Joe is survived by his wife, Linda King of Brady, daughter, Kristi Stewart, son-in-law James Stewart, grandsons, Regan and Ryan Stewart all of Keller, TX. He is also survived by his niece Johna Roberts of Luling,TX, his nephew, Chris King of Kerrville, TX, great nieces, Andrea, Katherine, Addison, and Bailey, a great nephew, Cullen, and a great great nephew Paul as well as several cousins and his beloved dogs, Lucy and Max.
Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
“The best portion of a good man’s life is his little nameless unremembered acts of kindness and love.” -William Wordsworth