Regay was born December 23, 1957 to Carl Wayne Heckaman and Janet Kohutek Heckaman in San Angelo, Texas. Regay died at her home on October 24, 2019.

Regay is survived by her husband Louis and three sons, Wade, Clint, and Clancy and his wife Megan. She leaves behind three grandchildren: Luca (6), Norah (4), and Callan (1).

Regay is also survived by her mother Jan, her sister Renee with her husband Mickey, and her dear nieces Amy and Andrea along with their families. Regay leaves behind many dear and close friends who have been with her since childhood.

In simple yet complex terms, Regay was an extraordinary home maker. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife who tirelessly took care of us and her parents. Regay always placed loved ones and friends before herself no matter her personal circumstances. Caring for others was her gift.

A graveside service for family and close friends will be held on Monday the 28th, at Fairmount Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or any charity of their election.

Jesus Lombrana Haro, 72, affectionally known as “Jesse” went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at a local hospital. He was born on April 9, 1947 in Sonora, TX to parents Juan and Leonor Lombrana Haro. He attended and graduated from Gila Bend High School in Gila Bend, AZ. He joined the US Army in 1966 and served honorably. Jesse met the love of his life, Conchita “Connie” Sevier in 1967, and later got married on March 28, 1969. He worked as a truck driver for T&T Transport until his retirement.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Juan Haro and Jesus Salazar, sisters Mary Lou Haro-Gutierrez and O’Tillia Lombrana.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; children Manuel Haro of San Antonio, Patricia Fields of Amarillo, Brenda Sevier of San Angelo, and Elizabeth Bean of Fort Worth; grandchildren Christopher “Ace” Acevedo, Jennifer Mello, Adrian Strickland, Andrew Aguirre, Eddie Flores, Jessica Haro, Roderick Fields, Jacqueline Fields, Christian Bean, Marcus Bean, and Isabella Haro; 14 Great Grandchildren; brother Guerillmo Haro; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Freedom Fellowship, 342 S. Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76903

But seek you first the kingdom of God and all his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

Gloria Ellis peacefully passed from this earth in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 19, 2019. Gloria was born to Charles and Mary Lilley Kenney on December 18, 1921 in Washington D.C. She met her future husband, Bob, in high school and after graduation they married in February 1942. In November of that same year, Bob enlisted with the US Army Air Force and Gloria went to work at the Pentagon for the War Department. Soon after they decided to begin their family and were blessed with two daughters. At that time, Gloria decided to put her career on hold and to stay home and be with the girls.

As Bob furthered his military career achieving the rank of Major, Gloria supported him through 23 years of military service. They were stationed in San Francisco CA, San Antonio TX, Riverside CA, San Angelo TX, Chicksands AFB England, and back to San Angelo where Gloria continued her career with the Federal Service for the next 25 years. She was ultimately awarded the Air Force Outstanding Service Medal for her devoted job performance from 1966-1985.

Gloria and Bob shared 52 years together until his passing in 1994. Gloria developed many talents and kept busy as she began bowling again, playing bingo, tennis, golf, and shooting pool. She had a gift for creating the most lavish Christmas stockings and you were considered special if you were lucky to have one! However, Gloria’s biggest passion was watching the Dallas Cowboys win, like they did last Sunday.

Gloria had a zest for life. She was sassy and full of spunk. She was adventurous and competitive…playing and swimming with the dolphins on her 90th birthday, always striving to win whether it was at board games, cards, bean bag baseball, Chinese checkers or being that shark at shooting pool. Her displeasure with you might result in having her stick her tongue out at you and tell you to “go to your room!”

Gloria also had the biggest heart. She was filled with laughter, wonder and full of joy. She amazed everyone with her strength and independence; her smile was contagious and when she hugged you, you knew how much you were loved!

Although she has left us, the memories and the stories we will hold in our hearts will be cherished forever.

Welcoming her in Heaven were her parents, her husband, her brother Ellsworth Kenney, and her grandson, Aaron Ryan Duke.

Gloria is survived by her two daughters: Cheryl Ann Duke of Plano and Deborah (Deby) Elva Calhoun and husband, Danny of San Angelo; 3 grandchildren: Jeremiah (Jeremy) David Duke and wife, Brandi of Carrollton; Shawn Louise Partridge and husband, Ronald (Ron) of Cedar Park, and Jason Daniel Calhoun, and wife Dana of San Angelo; great-grandchildren: Charli Ruth Duke, Ryleigh Austin Duke, Alexis Ellis Partridge, Lauren Margaret Partridge, Ana-Kate Mackenzie Partridge, Dylan Parker Calhoun, and Davis Alexander Calhoun.

The family expresses its deepest gratitude to her Lakeline Family in Cedar Park, her special friends who still reside there: Beverly and Dorothy; ComForCare aides: Ashley, Tiffany and Frances; Brookdale Hospice of Cedar Park: Nurse Sharon; New Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care in San Angelo: Ashley, Alicia, Julia, Cynthia, Sondra, Tonya, Lauren, and Anessa; and St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care in San Angelo: Vicki, Jennifer, Molly, Jenni, Rene, and Tommy.

The family will have a private memorial; no public service will be held.

“Relationships in life don’t really end, even if you never see the person again. Every person you’ve been close to lives on somewhere inside you…your parents, your friends, people both alive and dead symbolically or literally, all of them evoke memories, consciously or not...sometimes you have conversations with them in your head and sometimes they speak to you in your sleep”. -Lori Gottlieb

Tomas Perez, 66, of Mertzon, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Mertzon, TX.

Tomas was born in Edmonson, TX., to Emilia (Gamez) & Dolores Perez on September 29, 1953. He went to school at Edmonson. He married Yolanda Perez in December of 1987 in Mertzon. He worked as a dozer operator for Tom Thorp for 33 years.

Tomas is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rosa Suarez and brother, Ramon Perez.

Pallbearers will be David Rodriguez, Alex Suarez, Albert Perez, Elias Luna, Willie Gutierrez, Nathan Chacon, Paul Montez and LCpl. Ramiro Perez.

Tomas is survived by his wife, Yolanda Perez, children; Sammy Perez, Tammy Perez, Cassandra Perez, Jennifer Crum and husband, Richard, Julia Tibbals and husband, David; 10 Grandchildren, 2 Great-grandchildren, brother, Celestino Perez, sister, Emma and husband, Robert and brother in law, Ramon Suarez, numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be 9:00am to 8:00pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 and 1:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday October 27, 2019 with rosary at 6:00pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mass of Resurrection will be held 10:00am Monday October 28, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mertzon with Rev. Joseph Vathalloor, CMI, officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family of Tomas Perez wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Dr.'s, nurses, and staff at Hospice of San Angelo.

Jerry Arnold Miller of San Angelo, Texas passed away October 22, 2019 at the age of 83. He died peacefully and comfortably after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1936 in Perryton, Texas to Henry Patrick Fuller and Florence Alberta (Bertha) Trayler Fuller.

At the age of 3, after his mother died, he and his beloved brother Jack, age 4, were sent to live with his Aunt Beulah Miller for 2 years until the hardship became too much for her family. Sadly, Dad and Uncle Jack were sent to live in an orphanage and later raised at a Boy’s Ranch. The two boys endured much grief and hardship but got through it together and remained life-long best friends until Jack’s death in 2011.

Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Airforce in 1954, where he achieved the rank of Tech Sergeant and served as an administrative clerk and supervisor until his retirement in 1974. During his enlistment he was stationed all over the world including Korea, Turkey, Alaska and Nebraska.

After retiring in San Angelo, he enrolled at Angelo State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in Education working for a short time as a grade-school teacher. He also worked in the life insurance industry before finally retiring to enjoy life, family and friends.

Jerry had a son by his first wife Mary Lou, and three daughters with his second wife Evelyn who died in 1980 after 18 years of marriage. Dad’s passion became helping raise two granddaughters and focusing on family life. He loved watching and discussing old movies and TV shows especially Judge Judy and other court TV. He enjoyed visiting with family and family activities through the years which once included get-togethers and game night.

Over the last 25 years Dad had fought and survived many forms of cancer until his final battle with colon cancer starting about a year ago.

He is survived by his son Steve Combs and wife Joan and children, Ryan Betzing and his children, Logan, Kaylin, Addi and Bryce of Round Rock; Krista and Troy Kuhn and their children, Ashton, Nora and River of Austin; Dr. Elizabeth Rogers and her husband, Aaron of Lubbock; and Anne Rose Cendak of Felton, CA.; daughters Kelly Miller, Belinda Sellers and Susan Miller of San Angelo; granddaughter, Jennifer Lacy and husband, Aaron Lacy and their children Olivia and Landon Lacy of Fate, TX.; granddaughter, Evelyn-Ann Clemons and husband Billy Clemons and their children, Michael Talamantes, Lucan Clemons and Lilah Clemons of San Angelo; sister-in-law, Henri Miller of Yuma, AZ.; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

The family wishes to thank San Angelo Home Health, Park Plaza and especially the staff at Hospice of San Angelo and Sagecrest Care center for their loving and dedicated care.

Family visitation will be Friday October 24, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday October 25, 2019 with full military honors provided by Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard. Arrangements and cremation are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Eric David John, 60, passed away Monday, October 19, 2019, at his family home in Miles.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with his brother Andrew John, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. John was born January 18, 1959 in Dallas. He was a 1977 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Business in 1986 from Angelo State University while working as a manager at M-System Food Stores. His hard work and charisma landed him an offer from Kimberly-Clark, where he shined as a talented salesman for 16 years. Wanting a change of pace, he received his LVN from Howard College and found meaningful work at Shannon Medical Center. Eric was an avid hunter and loved nothing more than being outdoors. He found peace in playing guitar, and was deeply passionate about music, especially classic rock. Most of all he loved his family and friends, and recently was excited to be a grandfather, proudly accepting the title, "Pops". Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Betty John.

Survivors include his son, Jake and wife Tish and their children; two brothers, Andrew and wife Karen, and Brock and fiancé Keri; a niece, Andrea; three nephews, Adam, Jude, and Cael; and numerous cousins.

Byron Dale George was born January 30, 1963, in Kingman, AZ. He passed from this life at the age 57 on October 14, 2019, at his home in Carlsbad. Byron was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; his parents, P. Dale and Jamie (Farrington) George; and a sister, Catherine (George) Lauraine.

Byron is survived by two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Carol (George) and J.R. Palermo of Pasadena, and Johnnie (George) and Bill Brewer of Lancaster, and Micheal Lauraine of Nashville, Tennessee; his mother's sisters, Judy Elkins and Billie Birnie; ; cousins Robin Craig, David Craig, Lloyd Oliver and Doug Oliver; and several nieces and nephews.

Byron moved to Texas at a very young age. After a two-year stay in Balmorhea, the family moved to Highlands, then to Mertzon, then to Carlsbad.

Initially, Byron worked for construction crews and fence-building crews. Most of his career was as a driller in the oil fields around Central and West Texas.

Among the many accidents and incidents in Byron’s life, he had a stroke that partially paralyzed him and took away his independence. The doctors told him he probably would not walk again. But, he did.

Who in his right mind would ride a motorcycle after being paralyzed? Yes, “Short-Round” did. He broke his foot, spent many weeks recuperating, and still said that was “the best day of his life!” There must be something magic about riding a bike!

Besides riding motorcycles, Byron wrote poetry, enjoyed woodworking and other crafts, loved music, and collected toys. A favorite creation was the train at the County Clerk’s office.

If asked, Byron would say that his best friend was Harley, the big golden Labrador that shared his home for many years. Harley was the companion who heard Byron’s most profound thoughts and shared his innermost secrets. Many people befriended Byron during the hardships of his last illnesses, and he expressed heartfelt appreciation for that. The family especially appreciates Audrey for the care she gave Byron, and Pauline, who gave Harley a home.

Byron was intimately acquainted with many law enforcement officials in San Angelo.

A memorial service will be conducted for Byron by Russ Frazier of the Forgiven Bikers Church of San Angelo, 2900 W. FM 2105, at their regular Sunday afternoon three o’clock service on October 27, 2019.

When I’m Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile.
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And only remember the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done.
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I’ve had loads of fun.
Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
And sometime fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day.
Then, forget to grieve for my going;
I would not have you sad of a day.
But, in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the West.
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.