Jimmy Acosta Carrasco Sr. went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2019 in Lubbock, Tx. Jimmy was born to Genaro Acosta Carrasco Jr. and Antonia Samaniego Argo on February 23, 1963 in San Angelo, Tx. Jimmy was known for playing a good game of handball and being the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his Father, and Brothers Daniel Carrasco Sr., and Alex Carrasco Sr. Jimmy is survived by his Children Trina D Carrasco, Jimmy A Carrasco Jr., and Adam D Duran (Candice); his Grandchildren Jacobi Reynolds, Mackenzie Fay, Nevaeh Carrasco, Gabriella Duran, Izaiah, Pia, Uriah, and Isa Duran; his Mother; Brothers Joe Carrasco, Genaro Carrasco lll, and Johnny Carrasco; and also by numerous Nieces and Nephews. There will be a Rosary on Monday, November 11, 2019 @7pm at Harper Funeral Home. Burial will be on Tuesday, November 12,2019 @2pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden.

Ronald Lee Steele, 69, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on November 7, 2019, one day prior to his 70th birthday.

Ron was born November 8, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas to Chet and Pauline Steele. Like his father, he had a passion for flying and obtained his private pilot license at the age of 18. Later, he attended Austin College and then worked several years as a photographer. Ron then changed careers to become an
Air Traffic Controller. He retired from the FAA after 26 years.

Ron enjoyed traveling and playing golf for several years at Bentwood Country Club. In addition to these interests, he had a love for Bichon Frise’ dogs. He and his wife spent 18 years fostering and adopting Bichon’s through Small Paws Rescue. Ron spent his last years as a member of Word of Life Assembly of God Church, where he grew to love our Almighty God.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Chet and Pauline Steele.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlene Kaye Steele; one brother, Alan Steele; two sisters, Janet Herbert and Carol Steele; two step-daughters, Laura Weber, Cara Thorwald and their husbands; 2 granddaughters, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, November 11, 2019 at Word of Life Assembly of God Church with David and Gaynell Smith officiating. Burial will be held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at a later date.

Maria Acosta, 80, of San Angelo, passed away on November 9, 2019. A Rosary will be read on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, located at 1002 N Oakes St, San Angelo, Texas. Graveside Services will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Acosta, her son Freddie Acosta and wife Linda; daughters Estella Acosta, Dora Martinez and husband Mauricio and Mary Doris Acosta. Other survivors include her brothers, Roy Contreras, Juan Contreras, Robert Contreras and Martin Contreras; sisters Ramona Renteria, Delia Enriquez and Carmen Salinas; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Harvey Navarrette, Michael Martinez, Joel Navarrette, Mario Moreno III, Isaiah Ortiz, Gavin Strickland and Jacobie Moreno.

Mario Zavala Trevino “Taz”, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in San Angelo surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, and Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 1:00 PM-8:00 PM, with the Rosary being prayed Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 6:00 PM at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, November 11, 2019, St. Mary’s Catholic with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mario is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cruz; his three sons. Dominic, Eugene and wife Monica, Jeremiah and wife Amber; his nine grandchildren, Brandon, Haleigh, Jackie, Jathan, Leyla, Sierra, Steven,Ector, and Lexey; and four great-grandchildren. Taz will join his parents and infant brother in eternal life.

Mario was born on January 13, 1950, in San Angelo to Lorenzo Trevino and Mary Zavala. He attended Central High School where he met the love of his life Cruz Martinez and after they graduated in 1969 they were married on November 14, 1970. Mario was taken into the large loving Martinez clan where they embraced his larger than life personality and wicked sense of humor. Together they raised their sons on LaSalle St where he opened his home to many. He never met a stranger and was quick to welcome and mentor the young men he crossed paths with. Mario was a very loyal and proud employee for 46 years at Atmos Energy formerly known as Lonestar Gas until retirement in 2016. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St Margaret’s adoration chapel. He was passionate about his Cowboys and was the leader of Taz’s Cantina where he hosted many gatherings. The only thing he loved more was his grandkids which he referred to as his “bebotes chulotes” or pretty babies.

Pallbearers will be some of Mario’s closest friends; Art Garcia, Mike Garivay, Freddie Lopez,Tomas Sosa, Rick Perez, Pancho Martinez, Mark Martinez, and Jerry Lara. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Trevino, Jathan Trevino, and Steven Delgado.

Adelita Guerra, 74, of San Angelo, passed away on November 7th, 2019. She was born in San Angelo, TX on May 22nd, 1945. Adel graduated from Central High School, after which she worked in retail sales for many years and also served as a Private in the U.S. Army in 1967. She married the love of her life Juan Guerra on January 30th, 1989 in San Angelo. Adel was passionate about drawing, traveling with Juan, and most of all hosting friends & family in her home.

She is preceded in death by her husband Juan Guerra, her mother Juanita Sosa Flores, her step-father Sam Flores, & her father Manuel Gonzales Sr. Adel is survived by her brothers Manuel Gonzales & wife Amanda, Robert Gonzales, plus her sister Linda Deaton & husband Wendell. She is also survived by her special aunt Clara Sosa, her wonderful cousins Teri & Olga, along with many other beloved cousins, nieces & nephews. Adelita was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Johnson's Funeral Home. Public visitation will occur on Monday, November 11th from 5 - 7 PM, followed by a rosary service from 7 - 8 PM in Johnson's Funeral Home's chapel. Catholic mass will occur on Tuesday, November 12th at 10 AM at St. Margaret's, followed by a graveside service at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Veteran's Home, as well as the staff at Scenic Mountain Medical Center's ICU.

FAMILY

• Manuel Gonzales Sr, Father (deceased)
• Juanita Sosa Flores, Mother (deceased)
• Sam Flores, Step Father (deceased)
• Juan Guerra, Husband (deceased)
• Manuel (Amanda) Gonzales, Brother
• Robert Gonzales, Brother
• Linda (Wendell) Deaton, Sister
• Clara Sosa, Special Aunt
• Teri ~, Cousin
• Olga ~, Cousin

Irma Leija, 62, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, in San Angelo.

Public Viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2019, with a prayer service at 6:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Oasis Baptist Church with Pastor David Deanda, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Leija was born September 23, 1957, in San Angelo where she has been a lifelong resident. Irma married Juan Carlos Leija, Sr. on October 8, 1977, in San Angelo. She was formally a care giver at Riverside Manor, and she also was a private sitter. Irma attended Oasis Baptist Church. Irma enjoyed her time being with her family, enjoying the times she was able to cook, especially known for her famous refried beans.

Survivors include her husband, Juan Carlos Leija, Sr. of the home; two sons, Danny Leija and wife Jennifer of San Angelo and Juan Carlos Leija, Jr. of Anthony, New Mexico; four brothers, Tony Gonzales, Jr., Manuel Gonzales, Samuel Gonzales and Ruben Gonzales all of San Angelo; two sisters, Martha Valdez and Elva Viafranco both from San Angelo; five grandchildren, Scottie, Kortnee, Kassidy, Derrick, and Dominick; and a great granddaughter, Dakota. Irma was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio B., Sr. and Petra Gonzales.

Gnanamalar "Karen" Scales, 64, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, in San Anglo.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Steven Hamm, pastor of the Cross Road Assemblies of God Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Scales was born October 28, 1955, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She has been a resident of San Angelo since 2000. Karen married Leo Scales on October 28, 2000, in San Angelo. Karen was a homemaker. She was a member of Cross Road Assemblies of God Church where she was able to go to India, Czech Republic and her home country of Malaysia on several missionary trips, and also a member of the Ministerial Alliance.

Survivors include her husband, Leo of the home; two brothers, Ravi Panandam of Australia and Mahen Panadam of Malaysia; three sisters, Jothi Panandam, Sheera Xavier and Jeya Panandam all of Malaysia; Preceded in death by her parents.

Jay Franklin Holt, 66, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. The family welcomes friends and family to a visitation on Friday, November 8, 2019, from 6-8 pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Big Lake with Pastor R.A. Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Johnson’s Funeral Home. Jay was born January 9, 1953 to W.E. “Chile” and Barbara Holt. He spent the majority of his life in Big Lake where he worked in the oilfield and helped with the family water well business. Jay had a love for hunting and fishing with friends and family and loved spending time outdoors. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, W.E. and Barbara Holt, his brother, William “Billy” Fletcher Holt, and a grandson, Zachary Potter. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Theo Holt of San Angelo; his children, Jay David Holt and his wife, Sheila, of Coahoma; Mandy Bennett and her husband, Stormy, of Round Rock; William Eugene Holt II and his wife, Amy, of Midland, and Brian Potter and his wife, Michelle, of Colorado City; one sister, Cheryl Jones; one sister-in-law, Vickie Jones; nine grandchildren, Mathew Potter, Stephen Potter and his wife, Sarena, Jayden Holt, Conner Holt, Jordan Beans, Jasmine Beans, Cooper Holt, Hartlyn Bennett, and Jay Franklin Holt II; and three great grandchildren, Berkley Potter, Kinleigh Potter, and Bryson Potter; niece, Amy Smith, and nephews, Jim Holt, Randy Holt, and A.J. Jones. Pallbearers will be Jim Holt, Randy Holt, Mathew Potter, Stephen Potter, Larry Don Clark, and Brad Hale. Honorary pallbearers will be Conner Holt, Jordan Beans, Cooper Holt, and C.V. Pickett.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses and associated healthcare team at Shannon Medical Center for the exceptional care of our loved one. You each made a most difficult time as pleasant as possible. Your care of him and his family will not be forgotten. There are no words to express our deepest heartfelt appreciation for the team from Hospice of San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

FAMILY

• W.E "Chile" Holt, Father (deceased)
• Barbara Holt, Mother (deceased)
• William "Billy Fletcher Holt, Brother (deceased)
• Zachary Potter, Grandson (deceased)
• Theo Holt, Wife (deceased)
• Jay David (Sheila) Holt, Son
• Mandy (Stormy) Bennett, Daughter
• William Eugene (Amy) Holt II, Son
• Brian (Michelle) Potter, Son
• Cheryl Jones, Sister
• Vickie Jones, Sister-in-law
• Mathew Potter, Grandchild
• Stephen (Sarena) Potter, Grandchild
• Jayden Holt, Grandchild
• Conner Holt, Grandchild
• Jordan Beans, Grandchild
• Jasmine Beans, Grandchild
• Cooper Holt, Grandchild
• Hartlyn Bennett, Grandchild
• Jay Franklin Holt II, Grandchild
• Berkley Potter, Great Grandchild
• Kinleigh Potter, Great Grandchild
• Bryson Potter, Great Grandchild
• Amy Smith, Niece
• Jim Holt, Nephew
• Randy Holt, Nephew
• A.J. Jones, Nephew