Paul Philip Buratti was born on February 26, 1939 and passed away on January 25, 2020.

Mary Awilda Hasty Ryan, affectionately known as EB to her family and close friends, passed away on April 8, 2020 in San Angelo, Texas. Mary was born November, 16, 1937 in San Angelo, Texas to Creed and Corrinne Hasty. She grew up in San Angelo along with her 9 brothers and sisters. On April 20,1956, Mary married the love of her life, David Ryan and together they had 6 children: Karen Dimick(Jeff) , Sharon Biamon (Tom) , Ron (Kay), Randy, Laurie, and Roy. Mary loved to hunt, fish, camp and go boating with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband David, daughter Karen, son Randy, her parents and seven of her siblings. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo on Saturday, April 11 at 2pm. Due to the Coronavirus, there will be no services at this time.

Earl T. Warren, 88, of San Angelo, Texas, died March 31, 2020. A celebration of Earl’s life will be held later this year.

Lois Maxine Kolb Harvey, 90, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1929 in Grape Creek, Texas to L, W. and Fannie Elizabeth Kolb. Maxine married Louis Marion (Bud) Harvey on January 27, 1945 and had 4 children. She was a proud member of Lifepoint Baptist Church and had a passion for family, flowers, and birds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; sisters, Revenna, Ruby, Louise, and Winnie Mae; and brother, Harold. She is survived by a sister, Lillian Neal, of California; a brother, Douglas Kolb (wife Ann) of Lockhart, TX; children, Shelia Marie Granger (husband Jim) of Goodview, VA, Roy Dean Harvey (wife Glenda) of San Angelo, TX, Harold Louis (H.L.) Harvey (wife, Beverly) of San Angelo, TX, and Elizabeth Gail Gee (husband Jerry) of Garland, TX; 11 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great grandchildren. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic limited viewing will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, San Angelo, TX, on Thursday, April 9th, from 4-8pm. Private graveside services will be held at Grape Creek Cemetery on Friday, April 10, 2020. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

Louis Marion (Bud) Harvey, Husband (deceased)

L. W. Kolb, Father (deceased)

Fannie Elizabeth Kolb, Wife (deceased)

Revenna, Ruby, Louise and Winnie Mae, Sisters (deceased)

Harold, Brother (deceased)

Lillian Neal, Sister

Douglas Kolb (Ann), Brother

Shelia Marie Granger (Jim), Daughter

Roy Dean Harvey (Glenda), Son

Harold Louis (H.L.) Harvey (Beverly), Son

Elizabeth Gail Gee (Jerry), Daughter

11 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Open Visitation maximum of 10 people at a time

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME

435 W Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, Texas 76903

Samuel “Chame” Vicente Lara, 93 of Mertzon, TX was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born December 4, 1926 in Mertzon, TX to Belen and Reymunda Lara. On April 16, 1949 he married the love of his life Ramona Martinez who preceded him in death on July 3, 2017. Chame enjoyed the country life he became a ranch hand in his younger years, he worked as a ranch hand in Mertzon and Big Lake until he retired. He enjoyed bar-b-que gatherings with his family and friends, always laughing, his laughter will be missed by all who knew him. Chame was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Mertzon. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Prudencio and Belen Lara; sisters, Antonia Savala, Anita Ramirez and Vicky Armendarez. Survivors include son, Abel (Elsa) Lara of San Angelo; daughter, Sylvia (Robert) Molina of Odessa; grandchildren, Ronnie, Kristy, Liza and Kari (Marc); 18 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Elida Lara of Big Lake, Elodia Hinojosa of Mertzon and Mary Lou Martinez of San Angelo; brother-in-law Adam Martinez (Toni) of San Angelo and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a maximum of 10 people at a time at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Due to the circumstances a memorial service will be held at a later date. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

Ramona Martinez Lara, Wife (deceased)

Belen Lara, Father (deceased)

Reymunda Lara, Mother (deceased)

Prudencio Lara, Brother (deceased)

Belen Lara, Brother (deceased)

Antonia Savala, Sister (deceased)

Anita Ramirez, Sister (deceased)

Vicky Armendarez, Sister (deceased)

Abel Lara (Elsa), Son

Sylvia Molina (Robert), Daughter

Ronnie, Kristy, Liza and Kair (Marc), Grandchildren

18, Great Grandchildren

4, Great-Great Grandchildren

Elida Lara, Sister-in-law

Elodia Hinojosa, Sister-in-law

Mary Lou Martinez, Sister-in-law

Adam Martinez (Toni), Brother-in-law

And many cousins, nieces and nephews.

April 9, 2020

Open Visitation maximum of 10 people at a time

8:00 am - 8:00 pm

JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME

Chapel

435 W Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, Texas 76903

VISITATION AND SERVICES ARE STILL PENDING

Carisa Scaggs (TINK), 49, entered into the gates of Heaven on April 5, 2020, in San Angelo surrounded by her family.

Carisa was born May 12, 1970, in Denver, Colorado to the late Lieutenant Scaggs and Bobbie Scaggs.

She was educated in the Denver Public School System and worked at the transportation system in Denver. She later relocated to Hobbs, New Mexico and most recently to San Angelo.

Carisa enjoyed reading her bible and spending time with God. She loved life and loved spending time with her family. Carisa never failed to affiliate with a church when she relocated. Her former churches are Rehoboth Temple of the Holy Spirit, Absolute Church, and New Jerusalem.

In addition to her father, Lieutenant, Carisa was preceded in death by her grandfathers, W.C. Lewis and Tenio Jones.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeffery Keith Sanders and Dreshon Terell Sanders;her mother, Bobbie Scaggs; five grandchildren; one sister, Lucette Boston and her husband Robert; three brothers, Cedric Scaggs, Patrick Mornes and Johnathan Scaggs; her grandmother, Louise Lewis; and a host of cousins, aunts and uncles.
 

Nelta Jean Jones Kiser, 88 of San Angelo, TX and recent resident of Ballinger; passed peacefully into heaven Saturday, April 4th with family at her side.

There is a public viewing time at Robert Massie Funeral Home on Wed. April 8, from 3 PM until 7 PM. Due to the current health crisis in our community and the directives given by State and Local Governments, we must abide by the directive limiting gatherings to 10 people at a time. A private family graveside service will be held at Fairmont on Thursday, and a Celebration of Life in Nelta’s Memory will be held at a later date for friends and other family.

Nelta was born in San Angelo, November 13, 1931, to parents Myrtle Elliott Jones and Jesse Lee Jones. Nelta had 2 brothers, Roy Lee and E.J Jones and 1 sister Evelyn Sawyer which all preceded her in death.

Nelta graduated from high school in San Angelo and married Marvin Ross Kiser on February 20, 1950. They resided in Carlsbad, NM and El Paso, TX while raising 3 boys, Marvin Gene, Ricky and Randale (Randy) Kiser.

Marvin and Nelta moved back to San Angelo to care for her mother until her mother passed.. Nelta was preceded in death by her husband Marvin and 2 sons Marvin Gene and Ricky Kiser.

Nelta had a love of camping with family, playing card games, fishing, cooking and was an accomplished seamstress, sewing for friends and family, and she loved singing hymns and dancing and music.

While living in San Angelo she was very active in the Art Community and churches she attended.

Nelta attended Emmanuel Baptist Church and also attended Heartland Baptist and Harris Street Baptist where she gave her life to Christ at a young age. She enjoyed helping with the children most of all.

Nelta volunteered at the San Angelo Senior Center teaching art for over 14 years.

She also volunteered at Kendall Art Gallery and showed her art and won many ribbons over the years. She enjoyed donating art to West Texas Rehab and would participate in the Stribling Art Show every year.

Nelta enjoyed attending the Annual Crafts Guild Christmas Event and would sell her paintings of bluebonnets and other pictures she had painted or drawn. She was very gifted in pencil and enjoyed drawing Native Americans.

Nelta had a love of children and cared for many over the years. She opened her house to any family members in need and allowed children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to live in her house.

Nelta was a very independent spirit and usually said exactly what she thought. Dementia set in and it became too difficult to live alone and she chose to move to the Ballinger Rehab and Nursing to be close to her last living son Randy who cared for her during her remaining 3 years of life.

Nelta is survived by her son Randy and wife Margie of Paint Rock, Grandchildren Stephanie Sanchez and husband Fred of El Paso, Tommy Kiser and wife Marisa of San Angelo, Stormi Walker of Ballinger and James Kiser and wife Citlally of Seward, NE.

8 Great Grandchildren Jordan, Andrew, Ian, Eric, Jeweliana, Ethan, Chazz, Johnathan

and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

There are many other family members and step family by marriage (which are too numerous to mention) she loved and cared for all of them and enjoyed the times she shared with them. Nelta enjoyed the yearly Kiser Reunion and gathering together as family..

Thank you to ALL the Staff at Ballinger Rehab especially to Billie, Valerie, Gabby, Cassandra, Tabitha, Sherri and Tanja and many others who cared for her, giving her a good quality of life.

Also to Jennie and Vickie, who kept her hair, nails and doing activities when she was able, and the kitchen who kept her supplied with vanilla ice cream, her favorite.

To her newest church family First Christian Church of Ballinger who loved seeing her, praying for her and loving on her when she was able to attend, thank you!

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to one of Nelta’s favorite charities, Meals for the Elderly in San Angelo.

Public Viewing

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

3:00PM - 7:00PM

Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Giving the dates of Sister Imelda’s life is easy enough: born Loretta Ann Kenzinger, January 2, 1929; called Home to God: April 2, 2020, and all the dates in between.
But trying to compress the effects of such a big, loving, generous, prayerful heart and life into an obituary is a huge challenge. Not because she drew attention to herself, but because she didn’t. Her smile, words of encouragement, helping where she could (with the dishes up to the day before her departure – though she was not expected to help), her including virtually everyone in her prayers, is a legacy to us all. Some of her favorite causes to pray for were support for the wonderful work Covenant House (Houston) does for the children of the street; protection and help for our missionary friends in India; for those who are striving to keep the Faith alive in their families. These were some of her recent petitions, the tip of the iceberg of her genuine love for all God’s people. In her own words: “I hope to be or service in our Carmel in whatever way I can, and I hope for God’s protection and grace in My Carmelite life of praying for souls until the day of death. For me, Our Lady of Mount Carmel is my Model in my Carmelite life. Mary’s own life on earth was most hidden, while she lived in great love for Jesus. She will intercede for me and I will try to live my life in Carmel in imitation of her own faith, hope and love of the Divine Will.”
Loretta was born in Chicago, but her parents moved to Corpus Christi when she was 8 months old, because her father had a job opportunity there. She loved being close to the water and swimming. While in Texas, her two sisters, Margaret and Mary, and her brother, Martin, were born. At age 10, her family moved back to Chicago because of the war situation. She had completed her 5th grade at Incarnate Word Academy. Loretta always retained her love for Texas.
In Chicago, Loretta attended Saint Kilian’s Dominican Grade School and from there entered Aquinas Dominican High. She chose for her Confirmation name, Clare. It was Saint Clare’s devotion to prayer and the Blessed Sacrament that inspired her. During these years, she enjoyed helping out in her aunt’s flower shop.
WWII deeply affected Loretta, so much so that she seriously thought of joining the military. However, she was too young. She eventually found the best way to help: “As a Carmelite, my vocation touches the Church as I try to be always ready and available in a spirit of prayer to intercede for the needs of all people in the Church.” And not only in the Church, but in the world over. Her favorite game was “What in the World” – which gives information about all the nations of the world. She belonged to God’s “Secret Service” – and still does!
Loretta’s call to Carmel blossomed and on September 5, 1944, she entered the Carmelite Monastery in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is specially dedicated to Saint Therese of Lisieux (they also share a Birthday: January 2!). Besides being initiated into Carmelite contemplative life and prayer, she learned many a kitchen trick as she began her life-long post in the kitchen: canning, baking and cooking. Her kitchen work was always well seasoned with generosity, goodness, a willing smile, and most of all plenty of love for Jesus and her Sisters.
On June 18, 1950, after years of preparation, Sister Imelda (the name she had chosen), made her Solemn Profession “until death”. Four years later she was chosen to be part of a New Foundation going to the Fargo Diocese (Carmel of Mary, Wahpeton N.D.).
Sister lost her mother, Ann Kenzinger, in May, 1967 and her father, Frank Kenzinger, in June of 1971.
In 1986, the Community in Wahpeton was asked about the possibility of making a Foundation in the San Angelo Diocese. After much prayer, the Sisters agreed. Anyone who felt God’s call could volunteer after weeks of prayer by all. Sister Imelda did not volunteer. She confided later that she thought it might be selfish, because she loved Texas so much! But when one of the original group needed to be replaced, Sister Imelda was asked if she was willing to go. (God works in wondrous ways!) Of course, she agreed.
Sister Imelda found her joy in serving others. She also enjoyed doing artwork and loved geographical and historical books on the Bible and Carmelite Saints. She was gifted in painting and delicate artwork but didn’t spend much time at it. She was a precious Community person, and we thank God from the bottom of our praying hearts for the gift she was and IS to us!
Sister is survived by her sister, Mary Jakubieck, of McHenry, Illinois, and many nieces and nephews.
She will be entombed in the Carmelite Mausoleum of St. Therese's Valley in Coopersburg, (Allentown,) PA.
Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com