Donald Ray Cook, 92, of San Angelo, TX, passed away October 15, 2019. He was born in Rosston, Oklahoma on June 17, 1927. Don was the first child, with six siblings to follow, of Walter Ray Cook and Ruth Cook. Don, AKA Opa, graduated from Buffalo Oklahoma H.S. and received a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. He was married to Mary Catherine (Cathy) Weder Cook, on June 17, 1951. They were blessed with 68 years of love and memories.

Don worked as an Aeronautical/Industrial Engineer at Boeing, NASA, Mitsubishi, and General Dynamics. He worked with the team that designed the Saturn Rocket, as well as on the Lunar Rover. It was a wonderful time to be working in the development of the Space Program.

He was a member of the Kansas Freemasons, Sunflower Lodge of Wichita, KS, the Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America Advisors, a lifetime Presbyterian, and briefly served In the US military Army Air Corp. He volunteered with Meals for the Elderly. Don and Cathy delivered many meals with their grandchildren, Ally and Austin. He had a passion for making his family laugh, working in the yard, and camping. He also had a sweet tooth that worked overtime.

He is survived by his wife Cathy, one daughter, Marsha Cook Crabtree and husband Charlie; grandchildren Austin Cook-Lindsay and wife Jessica, Allyson Cook-Lindsay and partner Tyler Tipton; siblings W.G. Cook, Jay Dee Cook, and Casey Cook. Don also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ruth Cook, and siblings Betty Sheffler, Kenneth Cook, and Lethia Slack.

The family wishes to thank our special friends Marcia and Sandra Lindsay, Nathan Manship, and their loving family and Delia Ybarra. Thank you to the wonderful nurses at Shannon, CNA staff, hospice staff, Dr. Hitchcock and Dr. Sturdivant, and the ER staff that helped and hugged us through this difficult time. A graveside service will be held 3 pm, October 19 at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, in San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, please give a memorial in Don's name to hospice or Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo.

FAMILY

• Walter Ray and Ruth Cook, Parents (deceased)
• Betty Sheffler, Sibling (deceased)
• Kenneth Cook, Sibling (deceased)
• Lethia Slack, Sibling (deceased)
• Mary Catherine "Cathy" Weder Cook, Wife
• Marsha Cook Crabtree and husband Charlie, Daughter
• Austin Cook-Lindsay and wife Jessica, Grandchild
• Allyson Cook-Lindsay and partner Tyler Tipton, Grandchild
• W.G. Cook, Sibling
• Jay Dee Cook, Sibling
• Casey Cook, Sibling
• Don also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Isabella Flores, 61, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. She was born Oct. 11, 1958, in San Angelo where she lived her entire life. Quick witted and sharp tongued, Bella was known for her brutal honesty. Family meant everything to her. She especially adored her daughter and granddaughter, both who were constantly showered with her words of encouragement and praise. Bella made the most of what she had and created lasting memories by always living in the moment with the ones she loved. Her daughter, Pamela, recalls random hot summer days in her childhood going on day trips to Ballinger, Junction, San Antonio, wherever in Texas, and staying in a hotel for the luxury of a swimming pool, watching premium cable and going out to dine somewhere new and different. Another fond memory Pamela recalls happened during the span of a few years when she and her mother attended Saturday Mass at St. Mary’s Church. After church, Bella cranked up the radio to a station that played oldies tunes and the two cruised the streets of San Angelo well past sunset. They enjoyed each other’s company, and for Pamela it was a special time of serenity she looked forward to every week. Bella loved rock n roll. She loved attending concerts and sharing her vast wealth of music knowledge. She enjoyed reading, and instilled literacy from a young age in her daughter and granddaughter. Her fondness for words made for contentious Scrabble games at the dinner table. Despite physical distance between her daughter and granddaughter, Bella found ways to stay in touch and play games with them by going digital. Her uncle Chayo and mother Mary instilled a hard work ethic in her through their upbringing. Every job she had, she worked with dedication and devotion. She worked 24 years in production at R.G. Barry Corporation, and the last 13 years doing customer service at Walmart. Flores is survived by her daughter, Pamela Zamudio and husband Justin of Round Rock, granddaughter Christina Zamudio of Round Rock, mother Mary Flores of San Angelo, and much extended family. She is preceded in death by her uncle, Eliseo “Chayo” Flores, and daughter Esperanza “Hope” Flores. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona as the celebrant. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery. The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Carl Anderton and staff at the Coumadin Clinic, and her friends at Walmart. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

• Esperanza "Hope" Flores, Daughter (deceased)
• Eliseo "Chayo" Flores, Uncle (deceased)
• Pamela Zamudio and husband Justin, Daughter
• Christina Zamudio, Granddaughter
• Mary Flores, Mother and much extended family

Edna Mozelle Vandever, 94, left this earthly life for her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. The third child of Samuel Edgar “Dash” and Beulah Fannie “Birdie” Yeager, Mozelle was born June 13, 1925 in Knox City, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lyston Lionel Van Dever, sister, Nina Vandever and nephew, Jerry Van Dever. She is survived by niece, Mozelle Lamesa and husband Carment of Williams, OK, cousins Bonnie Bell Perkins of Roanoke, VA, and Gladene Green of Benjamin, TX, Carrie Shae of Copper Canyon, TX, and great niece, Lynette Freeman of Reno, NV. Her father was a carpenter and share cropper. The family always had cats that were beneficial for the farm. Therefore, Mozelle was an advid cat lover all of her life. Mozelle lived in Knox City, O’Brian, Rule, Dimmitt, Goree, Olney, Seymour, Memphis, Sherman and then San Angelo, TX. Mozelle was a dedicated employee of General Telephone from 1946 to 1987. Initially, Mozelle worked for Southwestern Associated Telephone Company, wholly owned by GTE in Goree, Texas, as the telephone company agent. She was the “face of the telephone company” and responsible for virtually everything. Mozelle’s expertise in the Commercial Department was teaching employees commercial practices. While traveling to various sites, she made many friends as a positive influence on all. Her last contribution was helping Mr. Elmer Danner, President of GTE, write the history of the telephony in the Lone Star State. Mozelle was an active member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association. She wrote excellent newsletters for BPW and the GTE Pioneer Clubs. As a volunteer at the Fort Concho Telephone Museum, Mozelle demonstrated the Magneto Switch Board. Mozelle joined First Baptist, San Angelo in 1960 and devoted her love and time in the children’s area for many years. Mozelle began her “faith walk” with Jesus Christ at age 9. Her faith touched countless people as she opened her heart, home and time in service and friendship. Mozelle’s Memorial Service will be held at 3:30, Friday, October 18, at First Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas. The special music will be by Monte Maxwell; service lead by Pastors Vince Smith and Charles Smith, and special friend and GTE representative John Hancock.

Margaret Louise Mills, of San Angelo passed away on October 16, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Corona, California to her parents Leo and Maybelle (Tinker) Knabe.

Her first husband Richard passed at 33 and Marjee by her friends, married Lloyd Mills in 1972. She loved Jesus and spent her whole life serving him, through her work and churches.
Marjee taught school in California before moving to Colorado with Lloyd and her 3 boys in 1984.

Having loved the flower business and being a master seamstress she excelled at both trades. She had the opportunity to get a high paying job in both fields in Honolulu, Hawaii. And she and Lloyd lived there until 2000 and returned to Colorado to be closer to family and grandchildren. Marjee became a professional costume designer for many theatres and she and Lloyd moved to San Angelo in 2006 to work at Angelo Civic Theater. She finished her career at Texas Leadership Charter Academy from its start until 2019.

Lloyd and Marjee served the Lord faithfully in every church they attended and love their church family at First Baptist Church at San Angelo.

Marjee is survived by Lloyd G. Mills her spouse of 47 years. Three sons, Richard Swafford, Scott Swafford, and Michael Swafford, all of Colorado, two step children, Todd Mills of Havasu, Arizona and Stacey Marcikesa of Abilene, TX, five grandchildren, Chris Brezinsky, Ashlei Marsikese, Lyndsi Marsikese all of Abilene, Brenna and Jake Swafford of Colorado, and many nieces and nephews and last but not least her dear brother, Wayne Krabe of Pueblo, Colorado.

The word of Jesus saying “Well done thou good and faithful servant” are touching her ears as she sees you reading this.
We love you Marjee!

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at First Baptist Church.

On Friday, October 11, 2019, Robert Waller, a.k.a. “King Bob’o”, loving husband and father, peacefully passed away at the age of 68.

Bob’o was born on July 7th, 1951 in San Angelo, Texas to Herbert and Wanda Waller. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1969. After high school, Bob’o proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Bob’o worked in several fields throughout his life, however he was best known for his time at Bill’s Man Shop.

Bob’o had a magnetic, charming, witty and optimistic look on life which made him loved by many. He had a gift of putting a smile on everyone’s face that he encountered.

During his spare time Bob’o enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife Robyn Waller and watching the Cowboys (Go Boys!!). He also made great memories during game nights with his close friends.

Bob’o was proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Robyn Waller. His two daughters and their families: Jade Waller and Chad Spruell of Austin, Texas and Tiffany and Willie Oliver of San Antonio, Texas and Granddaughter Miaya Oliver. Additionally, 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Kathleen B. Neal of Chilhowie, VA, Herbert Waller, Jr. of Grapevine, TX, William Waller of Austin, TX and Tamara Ragus of Dallas, TX and his extended family.

The family would like to give special thanks to Steve Fowler, Tom Ridgeway, Hospice of San Angelo and Cooking for Christ for all their support during this trying time.

A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Bob’s Memory.

In Loving Memory of Elena Chapa Balli, 86, passed away on October 13, 2019.

Elena Chapa Balli was born to Lorenzo Chapa and Clara Ortega Chapa on July 3, 1933, in La Azucar Tamaulipas, Mexico, she is the third oldest of 11 siblings. Along with her father and mother, and 4 of her siblings at the time, they moved to San Angelo, Texas in 1936. In San Angelo is where she learned the value and love of family, which she taught and passed down to her children and which she always carried with her, the love of family!

Elena completed her High School Equivalency in 1979 and received my certificates and awards from the many jobs she worked in her life which included Levi's Straus, Barry's of San Angelo, certified nurses aide, cashier, personal care attendant, educational aide, sculptured nails professional, but it was her work as a hairstylist that gave her the most pleasure. She loved to cut and style peoples hair, including her children and many family members, many of them never went to anyone else while she was still practicing her profession. Her favorite hobby, what she loved to do, was to crochet quilts and blankets and give them away to her family.

Elena Balli was a devout Jehovah's Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall her whole adult life, she held dearly to her faith and beliefs. She made sure that all her children were afforded the opportunity to learn and put their faith and belief in Jehovah.

Elena Balli is preceded in death by Lorenzo Chapa (father), Clara Chapa (mother), Rudolpho Chapa (brother), Pedro Chapa (brother), Lorenzo Chapa Jr. (brother) and her beloved son Mario Lorenzo Balli.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons; Mario Balli Jr., George Balli Jr., Greg Balli, Dylan Ruiz, Isiah Morales, Ian Morales. Honorary pallbearers include, Fernando Salcido, Adan Salcido, Silas Salcido, Brantley Balli, Jon Luke Ruiz, Axel David Balli.

Elena Balli is survived by Lydia Salcido (daughter), Roy Robert Balli (son), James Chapa Balli (son), George John Balli (son), Benjamin Chapa Balli (son), Ruben Chapa Balli (son). Elena is a grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Olivia Chapa, Edith Sanchez, Elizabeth Martinez, John Chapa, Rebecca Lopez, George Chapa and Christina Segundo, a sister-n-law Claricia Amaya of California and numerous nephews and nieces.

WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY!

Public Viewing will be 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, 15th of October 2019 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM October 16, 2019, at Robert Massie Funeral Home with Robert Culp of the Jehovah Witnesses officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family of Elena Balli wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her Doctors and nurses, Kindred Hospice, Senor Care staff, especially the Cedar Manor Nexstep staff and all those who prayed for her.

Jose L. "Jody" Martinez, Jr., 59, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2019, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Wake Service at 6:00 PM Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 14, 2019, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Martinez was born June 26, 1960 in San Angelo. He was a lifelong resident of San Angelo where he was a 1978 graduate of Central High School. Jody received his associate degree from Pan-Am University. He was a Catholic. Jody was a gifted baseball player receiving a scholarship to Ranger Junior College, an avid golfer and loved all sports. Jody loved playing music and could be heard at all hours of the day and night and enjoyed hanging out and playing guitar with his brother, Jeffery. He was a private soul, enjoying his private time. Jody was well versed in many subjects and shared his thoughts and opinions.

Survivors include his mother, Julia Martinez; his sister, Josie Heath and husband Eddie; his two brothers, Jesse Martinez and wife Jo Ann, and Jeffery Martinez and wife Barbara all of San Angelo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jose L. "Joe" Martinez, Sr.; and a brother, Jose Juan Martinez.

Wilfrid (Kelly) Feist, 81, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Kelly was born on September 18, 1938 in Rowena, Texas to John and Gertrude Halfmann Feist. He enlisted in the Army and later joined the National Guard. Kelly married the love of his life, Jo Feist on February 15, 1981. He worked as a truck driver for M’System Food Stores for 32 years. He was a member of Red Creek Gun Club and had a passion for deer hunting and being with family and friends. Kelly is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jo Feist; his children, Kelly Don Feist and wife Annie, Marilyn Feist, and Kathryn Wood and husband, Glen; his grandchildren, Kristen, Stephen, Erin, Jacqueline, Kara, Melissa, and Monica; his great grandchildren; Lauren, Charlie and Celeste; his sisters, Cecilia Schertz and Joana (Tootsie) Brenek and her husband, Victor. He is also survived by special nieces, Janice Early and Delinda Gizzi as well as lifelong friends, Frank Book Jr. and family, and the Dierschke family. A rosary will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7 PM in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bert Book, Glen Wood, Zack Early, Joel Crimm, Bryson Early, and Pete Gizzi. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Book, Jr., Roy Book, Norman Dierschke, Jr., Glen Dierschke, Robert Putska, and T.M. (Hud) Huddleston.

FAMILY

• John Feist, Father (deceased)
• Gertrude Halfmann Feist, Mother (deceased)
• Jo M. Feist, Wife
• Kelly Don Feist and wife Annie, Son
• Marilyn Feist, Daughter
• Kathryn Wood and husband Glen, Daughter
• Kristen, Stephen, Erin, Jacqueline, Kara, Melissa and Monica, Grandchildren
• Lauren, Charlie, and Celeste, Great Grandchildren
• Cecilia Schertz, Sister
• Joana (Tootsie) Brenek and her husbnad Victor, Sister
• Janice Early, Niece
• Delinda Gizzi, Niece