Our precious dad, Francisco V. Diaz of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born in San Francisco Del Rincon, Guanajuato Mexico on October 4, 1929. Francisco Diaz completed sixth grade in Mexico. He married Juanita Martinez on December 5, 1960. Our dad has always been the hardest working man we knew. Starting as a young migrant worker in fields all over the United States. Picking everything from strawberries to cotton. He found work in Omaha, Nebraska as a meat worker at Armour and Company Meatpacking where he worked for approximately 20 years. During that time Armour and Company closed their plant in Omaha. Our dad was offered a transfer to many other plants in the U.S. He chose to come to San Angelo, where he worked until the plant closed. While working at the plant in San Angelo he and mom were developing their skills for a future endeavor by making and selling burritos to the plant workers which always sold out within minutes. When the news came that the plant was closing, and the family wishing to remain in San Angelo, dad and mom stepped out in faith and opened Paco's Place restaurant in November 1978 where it became an iconic east side institution for the next 36 years. Where the whole family learned to serve the community in more ways than one. Our dad was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart for 50 years. He was an usher, lector, and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council. Our dad and mom shared their passion for the Lord by sharing their gifts of ministry, including evangelization through small faith communities, branching out from their local parish and in their hometown back in Mexico. He was a member of the Guadalupanos Society for more than 40 years because of his great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our dad was known for his Grito of Viva, La Virgin de Guadalupe! And Viva, Cristo Rey! At the end of mass. Our dad is survived by his wife of 59 years Juanita Diaz. Two daughters, Maria Guadalupe Blackwood and Juanita Brown (Edward), two sons, Francisco Jose (Irma), and Ricardo Antonio, 14 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Vigil service will be held Sunday, November 10 at 6 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 11 at 10 am at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart.

FAMILY

• Juanita Diaz, Wife
• Maria Guadalupe Blackwood, Daughter
• Juanita (Edward) Brown, Daughter
• Francisco Jose (Irma) Diaz, Son
• Ricardo Antonio Diaz, Son
• Mr. Diaz also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to cherish his memory.

Betty Ray Huckaby, age 82, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2019. Betty was born March 6, 1937 in San Angelo, Texas to Truett and Lois Ray.

Betty is survived by; sister Dorothy Burrell and brother-in-law Harlan McWilliams; six cousins; and many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by; son Robert Joseph McIntosh and son Douglas Philly McIntosh; sister Hazel McWilliams; parents Truett and Lois Ray.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty's memory may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 90 E 14th Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903, http://www.ibcfam.org/; and Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, https://www.alzinfo.org/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Huckaby family.

FAMILY

• Truett and Lois Ray, Parents (deceased)
• Hazel McWilliams, Sister (deceased)
• Robert Joseph McIntosh, Son (deceased)
• Douglas Philly McIntosh, Son (deceased)
• Dorothy Burrell, Sister
• Harlan McWilliams, Brother-in-law
• Betty also leaves behind six cousins and many nieces and nephews to cherish her memory.

David Andrew Russell, 54, passed away on November 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. David was born in Star Lake, New York on March 12, 1965, to Gary and Phyllis Russell. David grew up in Star Lake and moved to Odessa when he was 16 to work in the Oil Field. He worked for Ray Transfer and Storage as a truck driver for 34 years. David married the love of his life Debbie Ann Catron on November 20, 1990. David had many friends and family who loved him and will miss him.

David is preceded in death by his Mother, Phyllis Russell; Grandparents Flora McLear, Vacek Sulongski; Uncle, Buzzy Bond; and his best friend of 33 years, Gary Bailey.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife of 28 years, Debbie Russell; Nephew/Son, Jason Reddick; Niece/Daughter Shawna Reddick, and Michelle Reddick; Father, Gary Russell; Brothers, Richard Russell, and Joel Russell and wife Diane and their children Matthew Russell and Joanna Russell; Aunt, Priscilla Bond (Vernon Dandrew); Cousins, Angus LaDue, Preston Bond, Jeffrey Bond, Brian LaDue, Grandmother; Sisters-in-Law, Teresa Tomich and husband Rudy, Christina Lawson and husband Bill, and Pamela Reynolds and husband Travis; 6 grandchildren; and dear friends, Mary Rutledge, and many more friends.

A memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Saturday November 9, 2019.

Matilde Longoria "Irma" Castro, 89, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, peacefully at her home.

Rosary will be said 6:00 PM, Friday, November 8, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 9, 2019, at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Castro was born March 14, 1930, in San Antonio. Irma married Raymond Castro, Sr. in 1957. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1989. She was resident of San Angelo since early 1950's. Irma worked for the San Angelo Independent School District as Crossing Guard and in the Cafeteria at Sam Houston Elementary School. She was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ruth Schultz, Mary Ann Wooldridge of Dallas, Rose Rios and Lucy Ontiveros both of New Iberia, Louisiana; six sons, Raymond Castro, Jr., Rey Mario Castro both of San Angelo, Armando Castro of Itasca, David Castro, Rene Castro all of San Angelo and Juan A. Castro of Fort Worth; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and great-grand grandchildren. Irma was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Guadalupe Luna; and a daughter, Mary Magdalena Castro.

Family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Kindred Home Health and Kindred Hospice for their loving care.

Claudelle Graves Kirkland, 84, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters with Rev. Charles Smith, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kirkland was born May 21, 1935, in Bird Store near Brownwood. Claudelle has been a resident of San Angelo since 1962. She married Noel Davis Graves on December 10, 1949, in Winters. He preceded her in death April 4, 1997. She later married C. H. "Shorty" Kirkland on August 8, 1998, in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on February 14,2007. Claudelle was a member of the Winter Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors include five daughters, Kilah Lane and husband Johnny of Christoval, Sandy Manicchia of Grape Creek, Noelisa Loehman and husband Terry of Winters, Tammy Graves of San Angelo and Shari Michelle Graves of San Angelo; A.K., Manda Tobias of San Angelo; two sisters, Vaughdeen Horner of San Angelo and Darlene Deaver of Abilene; nine grandchildren, Lisa Loehman, Jory Robinson and wife Kim, Shauna Loehman, Jason Chapel and wife Amanda, Eddie Loehman and wife Katie, Johnna Burchett and husband Shaun, T.J. Loehmam, Jr., Bodee Parker and Adam Loehman and wife Amanda; 15 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

Pauline Christene Strakos Mazur was born of Ludwig A. Strakos and Willemina Fisher Strakos on November 27, 1926 just minutes before her twin sister, Dorine Binder. She had one older brother, Victor Strakos (deceased) and 6 additional siblings; Rosie Motl of Llano, TX, Josie Egan of Lancaster, TX, Joseph Strakos of Sherman, TX, Bennie and Betty Strakos (deceased) and James Strakos of Florida. With such a large family, hard work was the norm. Pauline was forced to stay home and work in the fields after her 8th grade year of school. In the forty's, Pauline and her sisters, Rosie and Dorine, were members of a traveling western band called "The Westerners." Pauline was a gifted accordion player and was very proud of her accomplishments. She also played in an all girls baseball league as pitcher for the Lowake Red Caps. She loved the movie "A League of Their Own." Pauline married Bennie Victor Mazur in 1950. Bennie and Pauline have 3 children; Kenneth Charles Mazur, Michael Joseph Mazur, and Kathryn Elaine Jones. Shortly after Kathie was born, the couple left the chicken farm outside of San Angelo and moved to Odessa, Texas. As the children grew up, Pauline found her passion of bowling and her job at Strike It Rich in Odessa. Pauline's responsibilities at Strike It Rich were numerous. Her last position there was managing the framing department. Wanting to be closer to where they grew up, Bennie and Pauline moved to San Angelo in 1981 where they opened Pauline's Frame Shop. Her dream of owning her own business had been fulfilled. Bennie predeceased Pauline in 1998. In 2010, Pauline moved to Ballinger, TX, where she and William Binder took care of each other until it became necessary for Pauline to move into Ballinger's Central Texas Nursing and Rehab Center.

Pauline is survived by her three children, Kenneth Mazur and his wife Rynn of Alto, NM.; Michael Mazur and his wife Sarah of Alto, NM.; Kathryn Jones and her husband Charles of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Kelly Stewart of Oregon City, Oregon; Kacy Mazur of Portland, Oregon; Adrianne Kincade and her husband Travis of Mansfield, TX; Kent Mazur and his wife Sarah of Houston, TX; Jaclyn Jones of San Angelo, TX; and Lori Jones and fiancé Shane Boswell of San Angelo, TX, as well as seven great grandchildren and a large extended family. Pauline passed from this life on November 4, 2019 in the state of grace.

A rosary will be held Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7 pm in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2 pm in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Central Texas Nursing and Rehab for her excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice. Services are entrusted to Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Barbara Jo Hodges, 87, of San Angelo, TX passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. Barbara was born August 16, 1932 to Loren and Josie Lee Alexander. She graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City, OK. She married the love of her life, David Hodges, April 15, 1954. The couple welcomed two children, David Phillip and Diane Elizabeth. After the passing of their son, they jumped at the opportunity to adopt and raise their granddaughters Kristen and Kelly. Barbara spent her days on the golf course with her dear friends at Bentwood Country Club. Barbara prominently displayed her three hole-in-one trophies much to the chagrin of her husband. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was at home reading or watching OU football games with her puppy dogs Adeline, Sadie and Miss Hattie. She is survived by her husband David of 65 years of marriage; her granddaughters, Kristen Bratton and Kelly Ann Marcano; and her great grandchildren, Haylee Zetzman and Amelie Clemens. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• David Hodges, Husband
• Kristen Bratton, Granddaughter
• Kelly Ann Marcano, Granddaughter
• Haylee Zetzman, Great Grandchild
• Amelie Clemens, Great Grandchild

Jim Johnson, 86, longtime San Angelo attorney, died peacefully on November 4th. Jim was the first baby born on New Year’s Day 1933 in Brownwood, Texas to Otey and Alta Johnson. He spent his formative years in Brownwood which included playing quarterback for the Brownwood Lions in high school; graduating in 1951. Jim attended Baylor University and graduated with a BBA degree in 1955. Prior to completing his undergraduate studies, he started law school, also at Baylor. His law school studies were interrupted by a two year stint in the Air Force stationed at Goodfellow Air Force base. While in the Air Force, he was over a food service group, despite not having any cooking skills himself. After his service, Jim returned to complete his last year of law school where he met his wife, Jean Massey, who was teaching at Baylor. Upon graduation from Baylor Law School in 1958, Jim worked for the district attorney’s office in Beaumont, planning to settle his family there. After one year, staying permanently in Beaumont was reconsidered so Jim traveled to San Angelo to interview for a job, and returned to let Jean know they were moving to San Angelo.

Jim began his legal practice with the firm of Upton Upton Baker and Griffis prior to starting the firm of Upton Shannon Porter & Johnson. His law practice spanned more than 50 years and he was well known for his attention to detail. He was active in the community serving as a Trustee at Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital, Director First Financial Bank and an Elder First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the State Bar of Texas and Tom Green County Bar Association, serving in several officer positions over the years.

The family wishes to thank his caretakers at Talley House along with Patricia Chapa, Evon Christian, Paula Melton and Stephanie Melendez
Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Johnson; son, Tim Johnson and wife Carilyn of El Paso; daughter, Paige Johnson of Dallas; and twin grandsons, Spencer James Johnson of Champaign, Illinois and Grant Lawrence Johnson of Washington, DC. He is also survived by a sister, Brenda McCullough, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8th at the First Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim’s former law partners.

Arrangements pending...