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

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.