In the early morning hour of July 7, 2019, Daniel V. Flores passed away peacefully at Regency House.

Papa Dan was born Dec 24,1935, he was 83 years old. He had dementia and Parkinson's Disease. At the onset of his illness his daughter (his pride and joy) kept him at her home with help from Visiting Angels and ex-wife and mother of his children Alice Lara

Martinez and family friend John Aguilar, as caregivers until he needed 24/7 care.

Dan was a quiet man, but he loved to be around people. He loved getting picked up by the Thunderbird bus and taken to 618 senior center...Thanks to his friends there, bus drivers, and servers he respected all of you.

When he went to Regency House, he loved it. He would say " I wish I had come here sooner. I am meeting a lot of people.

Dan's parents were Anastacio & Felipa Flores, grandparents Lazaro & Elena Villanueva and his loving aunt Paulina Barron, sister Elizabeth Garcia and brother Ben Flores, all preceded him in death.

Dan joined the Air Force at age 17 he had his training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. After that, he served 2 yrs in Tripoli then Andrews AFB where his first son Daniel Flores Jr. was born at Walter Reed Army Hospital.

Dan went to business school and was an accountant for a while but didn't really like it. Then he went to work at Covington Tires and Wilson Tires. He worked in the tire business the rest of his life. Dan respected everyone but he had utmost love and respect for Santos Baccera Sr. and Reverend Alex Valenzeula who now ministers in Peru.

Dan has 3 children - Danny Flores Jr, Bertha Rutledge and David Flores who died at age 32 due to Leukemia. Dan would ask where's David? We would have to explain that David had died. He would say I was wondering why he hadn't come to see me. What a beautiful thought of him seeing and holding David once again. Speaking of beautiful thoughts, today on the day of his death it's raining.... our family takes it as an omen the gates of heaven opened for Papa Dan.

Dan is survived by 6 grandchildren. Audrey Melinda (Mindy), Aurora Christine (Chrissy), Carol Ann, Rheana, Daniel, Mark and one that stole our hearts and we claim her as ours, April.

4 great grandchildren Ella, Samuel, Gabrille Mia plus Camryn (April's child). Nephew's Rick Lara, Bobby Garcia, (the late) Charlie Garcia and Micheal. Nieces Sylvia Gallegos , Belinda and Marty Lara.

Viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00pm Wednesday, July 10, 2019 with family visitation from 5:00pm to 7:00 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Santos Beccera Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

We always celebrated Dan's birthday on Christmas Eve with a birthday cake and plenty of tamales, the family that loved him-- We did it until he was 83 which was to be the last one.

We will miss him dearly, but we find comfort knowing he is at rest. Until we meet again Papa Dan, rest in peace.

Special thanks are given to Regency House, Jerrie Smithwick, Kindred Hospice and friends.

Olivia Arredondo De La Rosa was born in San Antonio, TX on April 27, 1942. She passed away on July 4, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Cesar de la Rosa Sr., and her children Esther Rosas, Ruth Rosas, Martha Castillo, Moises de la Rosa, Debra Huhlman, Cesar de la Rosa Jr., Abel de la Rosa, Elaine Garza and Andrea Orosco.  She is survived by 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.  She was a devoted mother and was one of many Jehovah’s Witnesses with an extended family of over eight million brothers and sisters.  A Talk will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 2120 US 67 (Business), San Angelo, TX.  Cremation services were entrusted to Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.

Thomas Pete Avants, of San Angelo, went to be with his Lord & Savior on July 5, 2019 at the young age of 69.

Pete was born in San Angelo to Cecil and Freida (Kolster) Avants. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1968. He married JoAnn Vinson on May 24, 1975 in San Angelo. He graduated from Texas State Technical Institute with a degree in HVAC. He worked with Angelo Day and Night Plumbing with his father-in-law. He then went to San Angelo Independent School District in 1985 in the HVAC department and later as the mechanical dispatcher until his retirement after 30 years.

Pete was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by grandparents and his parents. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Avants; daughter, Ivy Jo Pursel and husband, Josh; grandchildren are Emma Jo and Ellie Jo Pursel; Gammy and PaPa McFarlin and numerous cousins.

Memorial services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Josh McClary of North Shore Family Church, officiating. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family of Pete Avants wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Shannon 6th floor and the Arbor Terrace nurses and staff.

Manuel Castaneda, of San Angelo, passed away on July 5, 2019 in San Angelo, TX.

Manuel Castaneda was born in San Angelo to Justa Castaneda & Jose Castaneda on May 16, 1933. Manuel is known by loved ones and friends as “Biro.” He was a lifetime resident of San Angelo, Texas. Manuel served in the U. S. Army for 2 years. He was employed for many years by the Holsum Bakery and then by the San Angelo National Bank.

Manuel Castaneda is preceded in death by Jose Castaneda (Father), Justa Castaneda (Mother), Alex Castaneda (Son), Jose Castaneda (Brother), Jesus Castaneda (Brother), Lorenzo Castaneda (Brother), Maria Guzman (Sister), Adela Ornelas (Sister), Dolores Arocha (Sister), Manuela Tafoya (Sister), Mercedes Faz (Sister).

Manuel Castaneda is survived by Niece and Caregiver, Martha Tafoya, Manuel Castaneda (Son) and Jennifer Castaneda (Daughter-in-law) of Hawaii, Henry Castaneda (Son) of Blacksburg, Virginia, four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Manuel was everyone's friend. We will always remember Manuel’s friendly nature, beautiful smile and infectious laugh. He loved growing flowers and vegetables in his yard and cooking up “ranch” food.

Rosary will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of resurrection will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Joey Falano officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family of Manuel Castaneda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Park Plaza Nursing Home and Hospice of San Angelo.

Biro is loved by many and will be missed very much. We will always carry him in our hearts.
 

Mammie Lou Carter was born on May 29, 1932 and passed away on July 7, 2019.

Anna Lee Tywater was born on August 7, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away on July 6, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas.

Greenlee Breann Montanez, 12, passed away in Dallas, Texas on July 2, 2019. She was born in San Angelo, Texas to Vanessa Marie Samaniego and Christian Montanez on February 4, 2007. Greenlee attended Fannin Elementary in San Angelo, and Leon Elementary in Jewett, Texas. She had the biggest heart and brightest smile. Greenlee enjoyed singing and dancing. She will be dearly missed by her brother Eli, her mother and family. Greenlee is survived by her mother, Vanessa Samaniego, brother, Eli Montanez; sister, Rebecca Samaniego; grandparents, Mary and Billy Samaniego; uncle, Billy Samaniego III; uncle, Richard Montanez; aunt, Bobbie Jo Samaniego; aunt, Belinda Samaniego, and aunt Sabrina Samaniego, as well as several loving cousins and second cousins. She is preceded in death by Ubil E. Samaniego and Linda Aquero. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. “Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, and in your memories.”

FAMILY

• Christian Montanez, Father
• Vanessa Marie Samaniego, Mother
• Eli Montanez, Brother
• Rebecca Samaniego, Sister
• Mary and Billy Samaniego, Grandparents
• Billy Samaniego III, Uncle
• Richard Montanez, Uncle
• Bobbie Jo Samaniego, Aunt
• Belinda Samaniego, Aunt
• Sabrina Samaniego, Aunt
• Greenlee also leaves behind several loving cousins and second cousins to cherish her beloved memory. She also is preceded in death by Ubil E. Samaniego and Linda Aquero.

Shirlene Turner was born on October 19, 1935 in San Angelo, TX and passed away on July 4, 2019.

Gary Greg Guinn (The Guinn Meister) passed at his home in Budapest, Hungary on February 7, 2019. He was 56 years old. Gary was born in Ruston, Louisiana on May 17, 1962. His parents are Gregory Glenn Guinn and Vericia Tee Guidry Maedgen.

Gary enlisted in the USAF in Houston, Texas at 17 years of age. He served at England AFB Louisiana for a short time before being assigned to duty in Western Germany during the summer of 1981. This was a dream come true for Gary who had already developed a strong interest in WW II history. Gary became an avid collector of WW II memorabilia for 30 plus years and was recognized by his peers as an expert on specific items. He toured many of the battle sites in Europe and was deeply interested in the history of the continent. He even traveled to Carthage in Tunisia and visited a battle site there. Gary served for 12 years in Germany at several different air bases. In August 1990 Gary deployed to Qatar and served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. In Qatar his unit received multiple awards. During Gary’s time of service he received the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service.

During Gary’s early years of service in Germany he met and married Elke Marill. Together they had Cynthia Marie Guinn Vendantam in 1988. It was during this time that Gary with the help of Elke and her family learned to read and write the German language. In 1992 Gary and Elke divorced and Gary left the USAF after 12 years of service. Gary elected to stay on in Germany. At the end of the Cold War Gary joined Crawford THG and became the on site representative in Central Europe working with ERC Frankona, a reinsurer based in Munich. He traveled Central and Eastern Europe for Crawford representing them in claims adjustment for multiple natural disasters and fires. His travels took him to Prague, Georgia, Moscow, and Poland. During his travels in Eastern Europe he met Judit Vig in Budapest, Hungary. Gary and Judit married in Budapest in 2000 and they lived in Prague and Budapest. Their daughter Constance Viktoria (Connie) was born in Budapest, where Gary was the International Loss Adjuster for Crawford and company until their closure after 911. He began teaching English to Hungarian business associates. This helped him to learn Hungarian, which he said was the most difficult language he ever attempted to learn. He was currently employed with Generali Insurance Group at their office in Budapest where he was Fronting Manager. Gary was in constant contact with Generali offices through out Europe and Asia.

He leaves a wife, Judit Guinn, daughters Cynthia Marie Guinn Vedantam and her husband Srinath of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Constance Victoria Guinn of Budapest. His parents Gregory Glenn Guinn and Barbara of Conroe, Texas and his mother Vericia Tee Guinn Maedgen and C.A. Maedgen of San Angelo. A sister Colleen Guinn Collins and her husband Blaine Collins of Pleasant Hill, California. Nephew Jeremy Alan Collins. Uncles; Mack and Betty Guinn of Cedar Park, Texas, Rodney Guidry and wife Haruko of Pineville, Louisiana, Howard Guidry and wife Dorothy of Tickfaw, La. He was preceded in death by his uncle Andrew Guidry of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and is survived by his aunt Paula Sue. Aunts; Margaret Allen and husband Ken Allen of Spring Branch, Texas, Jerry Ann Covan of Huntsville, Alabama and Liz Reeves of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Cousins: Carma Guidry, Emma Pond, Emme Stansbury, Chantel Guidry, Laurie Troyani, and Chad Reeves.