Juanita R. Mendoza, 79, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Steve Zimmerman, deacon of Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mendoza was born December 20, 1939 in Colorado City. She has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Juanita worked as a maid for Beaver Lodge for 20 years, and Ramada Inn retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. Juanita was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and at Carver Learning Center.

Survivors include a sister, Elivera Mendoza of San Angelo; six nephews, Joe Mendoza, Jessie Mendoza, Henry Rodriquez, David Mendoza, Daniel Mendoza and Onesimo Garcia; three nieces, Gloria Mendoza, Helen Mendoza and Hope Mendoza. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Trinidad and Santana Mendoza; two brothers, Henry Mendoza and Pete Mendoza; two sisters, Martha Garcia and Delores Mendoza.

Nana Joy Davis, 70, died August 31, 2019, in San Angelo, TX.

Celebration of Life will be Thursday, the 5th of September, 2019, Join us at Celebration Church 2639 Sunset Dr. at 11:00 am under the direction of Pastor Brandon Clark.

Nana Joy Davis was born April 5,1949 in Arapahoe NC. She married Richard Davis on July 4th 1987 in Las Vegas, NV. Nana had been a resident of San Angelo TX since 2017. She was an active member at Celebration Church where she grew in her faith and love of God. She felt that this was the happiest time in her life and enjoyed every moment. Nana enjoyed going to the Senior Center in San Angelo. She had the ability to take something ordinary and make it exquisite much like herself. She had a loving heart that could fill the seas. To the moon and back is not enough space to fill the void we will feel with Nana gone. Nana is now dancing in Heaven, and will forever keep an eye on all of her loved ones. Nana was a very special woman, a loving mother that would do anything for her children. One of the greatest joys brought to her life were her grandchildren, love is only part of what she wanted to give to them. She will continue to fill our hearts, as she left a bright spirit where ever she was. For Always and forever she will shower us with love from above.

Survivors include Lenny James (Son), Marisa James (Daughter-in-law), Judy James (Daughter), Amanda James (Grandchild), Jessica Pauling (Grandchild), Mayson James (Grandchild), Genevieve James (Grandchild), Judy Ray-Schmidt (Sister), Allen Schmidt (Brother-in-law).

Harry "Hank" Larue Johantgen, 74, of San Angelo died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in San Angelo. Hank was born on August 16, 1945 in Bath, NY to Robert Johantgen and Audrey Hutchinson.

He was the fourth of eight siblings, and was 12-years-old when his family moved to New Jersey.

When he turned 19, he volunteered for the Army Security Agency and served from August 1964 - August 1968 with overseas stations in Ankara, Turkey and Cu Chi, Vietnam. He received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1970.

Hank was the first of his family to attend and finish college. He received his Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology and his Master's degree in mechanical engineering management technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

While on leave in 1965, he met Catherine "Cathie" Anne Pascucci at a USO dance in Boston, MA. Harry was smitten from the start, Cathie took a little longer to warm to him. Their differences were stark: he was 6' 4", she was 5' 0"; his family was large, Cathie had just one living sister. Nevertheless, Hank proposed marriage in 1967 and they were married a year later.

Hank spent most of his career working for two companies, G.A. Kleissler in Edison, NJ from 1969 - 1983 and Ethicon, a division of Johnson & Johnson, in Sommerville, NJ and San Angelo, TX from 1984 - 2010.

Hank was an avid mechanic and spent much time fixing and building cars and engines of all types. He had a lifelong love affair with Shelby Cobras and eventually built his own version from a kit using a Ford Mustang engine. He was also an avid and early computer engineer, who built his own terminal with a work intranet connection in 1980.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catie Anne Johantgen in 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anne Johantgen, of San Angelo; his son Edward J. Johantgen, his wife Katrina M. Johantgen and their three sons, Benjamin, Nathaniel, and Ian of Los Angeles; his daughter Julie Johantgen, her husband Kenneth W. ReCorr and their son Cole R. Lais of Brooklyn, NY; and his son Christopher R. Johantgen of San Angelo, TX.

Hank’s family would like to thank the loving and hard-working staffs of The Springs, Solaris Hospice of San Angelo, and San Angelo Home Health.

A remembrance gathering is to be held from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on September 20, 2019 at the Southland Arms Apartments Club Room at 2618 Briargrove Lane, San Angelo.

Donations can be made to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation at https://www.alzinfo.org/memory-wall/Harryjohantgen/

Lauren Marie DREW was born on November 7, 1977 and passed away on August 28, 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Ira Sherlene Story Heinze, 89, of San Angelo passed away on September 7, 2019. Sherlene was born on February 20, 1930 in Miles, Texas to Sherman and Graydon Tidwell Story. She graduated from Miles High School where she was Salutatorian of her graduating class. Sherlene attended Baylor University and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She married the love of her life, Robert Heinze, on April 25, 1953 in San Angelo, Texas at Park Heights Baptist Church. Sherlene taught elementary school from 1951-1956. Her love of teaching children to read continued as she introduced all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to reading prior to starting school. After her teaching career, she supported her husband as office manager and accountant for Robert A. Heinze Builders, Quail Run, and Rock Terrace Apartments. Sherlene developed a love and passion for music at an early age and continued to express her musical talent serving as pianist and organist for numerous churches throughout her life. She was a dedicated member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Sherlene loved to travel. She and her husband, Robert, had the opportunity to visit numerous countries, but one of her favorite places to visit was the mountains in South Fork, Colorado. Sherlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to all of her family. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Howey and husband, Ray, of San Angelo; son, Story Heinze of South Fork, Colorado; grandson, Christopher Ross of San Angelo; granddaughter, Mariya Valentine and husband, John, of Ft. Worth, Texas; granddaughter, Darya Ross of Huntsville, Texas; great granddaughter, Bonnie Ross and great grandson, Augustus Ross. Sherlene is preceded in death by her parents. Family Visitation will be from 9-11 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Johnson's Funeral Home with funeral services to begin at 11. Interment will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express thanks to the Shannon ICU nursing staff and TLC Home Healthcare staff. Memorials in Sherlene's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

FAMILY

• Sherman Story, Father (deceased)
• Graydon Tidwell Story, Mother (deceased)
• Denise Howey and husband Ray, Daughter
• Story Heinze, Son
• Christopher Ross, Grandson
• Mariya Valentine and husband John, Granddaughter
• Darya Ross, Granddaughter
• Bonnie Ross, Great Granddaughter
• Augustus Ross, Great Grandson

Abel C. Sanchez, 40, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born in San Angelo on July 9, 1979. Abel graduated from Central High School. He was married to Olga Martinez Sanchez on September 24, 2005. Abel worked as a truck driver for Select Energy Services. He loved spending quality time with his children and loved his mother dearly. Abel loved the Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by his father, Mauro M. Sanchez; brothers, Ismael Sanchez and Mauro Sanchez Jr. and sister, Sonia Sanchez. Abel is survived by his mother, Maria C. Sanchez; his children; Angel Sanchez, Abraham, Brissa Anabel, Naylie Nicole, Jeramiah Seth, Zuri Abigil, Lauren Rosaleigh, and Abel Jr.; grandchildren, Natalia Rose Sanchez and Angel Sanchez Jr; sisters, Romelia Herrera and husband Oscar, Josie S. Villegas and husband Freddy, Mina Hernandez and husband Lupe, Rosa Garza and husband Manuel, Lisa Ramirez and husband Hugo; brothers, Mario Sanchez and wife Grace, Jesse Torres and wife Teresa, and Ricky Sanchez; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to send a special thanks to Shannon 6th floor, especially Ruth, Carlos, Daisy, Glen, Ofelia and all of the Physicians. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home Sunday, September 8, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Primera Church of San Angelo with burial to follow in Belvedere Memorial Park.

FAMILY

• Mauro M Sanchez, Father (deceased)
• Ismael Sanchez, Brother (deceased)
• Mauro Sanchez Jr., Brother (deceased)
• Sonia Sanchez, Sister (deceased)
• Maria C Sanchez, Mother
• Olga Sanchez, Wife
• Angel Sanchez, Child
• Abraham Sanchez, Child
• Brissa Anabel Sanchez, Child
• Naylie Nicole Sanchez, Child
• Jeramiah Seth Sanchez, Child
• Zuri Abigil Sanchez, Child
• Lauren Rosaleigh Sanchez, Child
• Abel Sanchez Jr, Child
• Natalia Rose Sanchez, Grandchild
• Angel Sanchez Jr, Grandchild
• Romelia Herrera and husband Oscar, Sister
• Josie S. Villegas and husband Freddy, Sister
• Mina Hernandez and husband Lupe, Sister
• Rosa Garza and husband Manuel, Sister
• Lisa Ramirez and husband Hugo, Sister
• Mario Sanchez and wife Grace, Brother
• Jesse Torres and wife Teresa, Brother
• Ricky Sanchez, Brother
• And many nieces, nephews and cousins

James David Gatts, aged 89, died on August 29th 2019, in San Angelo, Texas. He was the third of four children born to Paul and Jeanette Gatts in Bedford, Ohio. He grew up on the family farm and his intelligence and hard work won him a scholarship to Ohio University, making him the first person in his family to attend college. After graduation he joined the US Air Force’s Strategic Air Command and flew jet bombers to Greenland, Africa, and other destinations all over the world. During his time at the USAF base in Big Spring, Texas he met and married Anne Gray and together they were blessed with two daughters, Kathy and Julie. Jim was a man of many talents who embraced a variety of challenges during his life. After finishing his commitment to the USAF, he attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where his work with the underprivileged at Charity Hospital strongly influenced his lifelong mission of compassion. After graduating Tulane in 1962, he served an internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. He then launched a career in medical science and research devoted to the protection and the health of others. As Manager of the Space Environment and Life Sciences Laboratory at Republic Aviation, he was honored in 1967 by the Aerospace Industrial Life Science Association as Aerospace Scientist of the Year. This prestigious award highlighted his many contributions to aerospace research, especially his work on the first NASA spacesuits, medical prosthetics, biomedical research, and waste management. Later, Dr. Gatts moved to UCLA to research improvements in automobile safety and he testified before Congress on this subject. Jim found the culmination of his life’s work and his theories of human development in his greatest accomplishment: creating the transitional bassinet (Nature’s Cradle) for which he earned ten US patents. He believed that a more gradual approach to an infant’s transition from the womb to the outside world could lead to healthier and happier lives. His prototypes were adopted at Stanford University and other hospitals, where they proved helpful for premature babies and they are still used to this day. Jim was predeceased by his parents, his sister Mary Jane (Bert), and his brother Paul (Ellen). He is survived by his brother Dick (Barbara), his daughters Kathy (Sam) Cubine and Julie (David) Kabel. He will always be remembered as “Bones” by his five grandchildren Coco (Brian) Simpson, Kendal Cubine, Kacey (Travis) Paul, Lauren Kabel, and Katherine Kabel, and his four great-grandchildren Johnny and Lola Simpson and Gwendolyn and Matilda Paul. Several of his family followed his lead to careers in medicine: Kathy Cubine, DO, Kendal Cubine, RN, and Lauren Kabel who is a first year osteopathic medical student. According to his wishes, Jim will be cremated and laid to rest with the Gatts family in San Jose, California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tulane University School of Medicine, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Ft. Worth, TX), and the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Glassboro, NJ).