Jozef Zawrzewski, also affectionately known to many as Tato, Pops and Dziadek, passed away on December 7th, 2019 at 9:05 pm in his home in San Angelo, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Jozef was born in Baginskie, Poland and was 86 years old at the time of his passing. Growing up in Poland during World War II, at the age of 8, Jozef started his fight for humanity as a letter carrier delivering information to members of the Polish resistance which he stored in his bicycle frame. In his adult years he continued his passion while working as a foremen for the PKP Railroad and continued to rise through the ranks as a Lieutenant in the Polish Solidarity movement. He was an extremely instrumental figure in the downfall of the Polish Communist Government.

Jozef moved to the United States with his loving wife Gabriela and three of his six children on September 11, 1983. Jozef immediately embraced the patriotic spirit of the United States and was so very proud to be an American.
In life he was well known for his strong family values and always putting family first, something he instilled in all of his children. Along with his family values he was known for adopting friends and incorporating them as though they were blood. He was an active member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral community and served as an usher for 28 years and is a 3rd degree Knight with his local Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.

Jozef is survived by daughter Eva Salvato and husband Barrett Salvato, daughter Ula Drozdzowska and husband Norbert Drozdzowski, son Roman Zakrzewski and Asia Sztajner, daughter Bernarda Walek, son Wojciech (Wojo) Zakrzewski, son-in-law Shymon Kasek, 8 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, 2 great grandsons, 1 great granddaughter, Babcia Gwen Hopkins, and Martha Dosiek and family.
Jozef joins his loving wife and soulmate Gabriela Zakrzewska, eldest daughter Bogumila Kasek, and first born granddaughter Dagmara Kasek in heaven, who were proceeded by his parents Romuald Zakrzewski and Anna Zakrzewska, in-laws Walenty Rogalski and Karolina Rogalska and his 2 sisters.

The Zakrzewski family would like to extend a thank you to Martha Fleming, the Menchaca family, Chaplin Mike, Saint Gabriel’s Hospice and their amazing staff; Jenny Price-Fiero, Jennifer Coleman, Nicole Hernandez and a very special thank you to Cindy Baca and Crystal Collard.

Vigil service will be held at Harper Funeral Home located at 2606 Southland Blvd. San Angelo TX, 76904, Friday December 13th at 6PM.

Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral located at 20 E Beauregard Ave. San Angelo TX, 76903, Saturday, December 14th at 10 AM with burial service following immediately after at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his honor.

Kenneth Dale Flanary was born on August 7, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas. He passed away peacefully in his home on December 8, 2019. Ken served in the Navy from 1956-1963 on the USS Midway CVA 41. He then made his home in San Angelo where he became the owner of Ken's Plumbing Company for the past 45 years. He met the love of his life, Sherry, and married her on August 25, 1995. Ken was a loving husband, father, and friend of many. He always knew how to make you laugh and had a heart full of love all of the way until his very last day. He was dedicated to making sure everyone close to him was taken care of. He will be missed by so many. We know he will no longer be hurting and will now watch over all of us.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Roy Flanary; his mother, Clemmie Flanary; and brothers: JC Flanary, Lonnie Flanary, Norman Flanary, and William Flanary.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Minzenmayer Flanary; his children: Gary Flanary (Trish), Tammy Flanary (Cody), Kelly Haggart (Kevin), Stacy Stagman (Mark), and Thomas Wilson (Laura); eight grandsons; sister, Doris Mills; and brothers, Jody Flanary (Ethel), and Randy Flanary (Lona).

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, December 11 at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 PM on Thursday, December 12 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Texas.

The family would like to thank all of the amazing care and love provided by all of the staff at the Hospice of San Angelo.

Beatrice Garza Escobar, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.

No Services scheduled at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Escobar was born November 25, 1936, in Corpus Christi. She was a nurses aid for Lubbock Hospitality for 20 years, before moving to San Angelo in 1989. Beatrice married Juan Escobar in 1981. She will be missed by her family who lovingly called her "Maw", and "Grandma".

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Juan; her two sons, John Barron of Lubbock, and Roy Barron of San Angelo; her two daughters, Rosie Hyatt and husband Richard of San Antonio, and Renee Barron of San Angelo; her brother, Toby Garza and wife Sylvia of Corpus Christi; her two sisters, Oralia Rodriguez, and Mary Ann Hernandez and husband Manuel all of Corpus Christi; two grandchildren, Eric Hyatt and Terry Barron; and four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Toribio and Delfina Garza.

Krista Lynn Goldsmith, 45, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her home in San Angelo.

Memorial service will be set at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Miss Goldsmith was born October 29, 1974, in Alpine. Kris was a 1996 graduate of Reagan County High School. She was veteran of the US Army serving from 1996-1998 and later enlisting in the US Navy from 2002-2007. Kris was a resident of Grape Creek since 2017 moving from San Angelo, where she was a resident for 10 years. Married KristiAnn Kerr on September 21, 2018, in San Angelo.

Survivors include her wife, Kristi of the home; her parents, Bert and Sheila of Big Lake; a brother, Mark Romine of Odessa; a sister, Tonya Lennox of Aubrey; three stepchildren, Taylor Kerr, Bo Kerr, and Luke Kerr.

Maria Magdalena Holguin, 73, of San Angelo, passed away on 5 December 2019. She was born in Torreon, Mexico on 30 November 1946. She was married to Roberto Holguin for five years before his passing in 1989. Ms. Holguin had a career in food service working at Fort Bliss, Texas for numerous years. Ms. Holguin had a passion for cooking, baking, and spending time with her four grandchildren.

Ms. Holguin was preceded in death by her husband, Roberto who passed away November 6, 1989 and brother Pedro Goray June 17, 2012.

She is survived by her son, Pete Santiago JR and wife Elizabeth, son Bobby Holguin; four grandchildren, Alyn, Annalise, Amora, Pete III; Brothers and Sisters, Jesus Goray, Reyes Goray, Jorge Goray, Rosa Maria Goray, Carmen Goray-Vertiz, Magarita Goray, Mercedes Marrero. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many.

Services to be held on a later date at Sunset Funeral Home (Northeast location) in El Paso, TX. Burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Dr. Bruce Robinson Heare, known by his grandchildren as Boo Boo, was a husband, father, physician, friend, grillmaster, musician, and outdoorsman. He passed away December 6, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas surrounded by family in his home. He was born October 11, 1958 to Charles Robinson Heare and Anne Edwards Heare in Beaumont, Texas.

Bruce was the youngest of 4 children. He met the love of his life, Ginger Heare, in high school and they married on June 6, 1981. After graduating from Lamar University, he went on to graduate from UTMB in Galveston. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology.
They moved to San Angelo in 1990, where he practiced until his retirement in 2015. His practice was not only a career, but a calling and a passion through which he touched many lives. Bruce enjoyed sharing his love of hunting, fishing and camping. His family was his top priority and in his final years his grandchildren brought him great joy. His love of the Lord was demonstrated in the faithful life that he lived. His faith was his strength and his hope until the very end.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Anne; and sister, Grace. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; son, Bradley (Jean); daughter, Lauren (Hunter); son, Daniel (Hannah); grandchildren, Kyla, Archer, Ian, and Lillian; brothers, Charles (Janie), and Travis (Denise); and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at First Christian Church, San Angelo TX, on Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow.

Ted “Everett” Miller, age 87, of Glenwood, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, as a result of a tragic accident at his ranch.

He was born on March 31, 1932 in Richland Springs Texas, the son of Teddy Roosevelt Miller and Annie Lee Henderson Miller. On December 27, 1952, he was married to Lois Ann Gillaspy. He was preceded in death by his son, Ted Everett Miller, Jr.; his parents; his brother, Henderson Miller; and his sister, Mary Scroggin.

He grew up in the Richland Springs, Texas area and graduated from Pottsville High School. After graduation, he went to work in the oil fields where he met Lois. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of the Big Lake Lodge #1203. He retired from the oil fields and, in 1982, moved to Glenwood, Arkansas to start his second career, ranching. He and Lois owned, operated and lived at Miller Ranch.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois Miller of Glenwood; three daughters and sons-in-law, Teddia and Doug Lewis of San Antonio, Texas, Laura and Mikel Jones of San Angelo, Texas and Julie and Terry Pace of Hideaway, Texas; eight grandchildren, Bryan Jones, Daryl Jones, Tori Smith, Aubree Shay, Danielle Lewis, Cara Peoples, Jacob Jones and Tyler Jones; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in the Glenrest Cemetery, Big Lake, Texas under the direction of Harper Funeral Home, San Angelo.

Ronnie Jones, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 5 at Shannon Medical Center with his family by his side. Ronnie was born at home in Mexia, TX., on July 6, 1942, to parents Ann and Elwood Jones.
Ronnie grew up in Snyder, Texas and discovered he had a talent for baseball. After high school Ronnie went on to play baseball for Odessa College on a full scholarship. Upon his completion of two years at Odessa College he was signed to play professional baseball for the Houston Astros organization.
In August of 1971, he was accepted into the Game Warden Academy in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Upon his graduation and becoming a Warden for the State of Texas, he was stationed in Vernon, Texas. After seven years as a state Game Warden, he accepted a job offer from the W.T. Waggoner Estate where he served as a private Game Warden in one of the largest privately-owned ranches in the United States.
Ronnie was an avid sportsman who loved being in the outdoors. It didn’t really matter what he was doing as long as it was outside. He was most passionate about baseball, golf, hunting and fishing but especially fishing with his friends and family.
In November of 1964, Ronnie married Patricia Stanley in Odessa, Texas. They had three children and stayed together for 23 years until their divorce in 1987. They remained friends his entire life.
Ronnie is survived by his beloved companion of 15 years, Joyce Joy of San Angelo; his children Cheri Roberts, Bobby Jones and Steve Jones; six grandchildren, Craig Roberts, Stephanie Roberts, Ryan Jones, Lauren Jones, Sydni Rae Jones and Reid Jones; sister Dolly Echols and brother Gary Meredith.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Larry Jones and Norman Meredith.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 9, at 2:00 at the Harper Funeral Home at 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, TX.

Aurelio “Pancho” Martinez, 83, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in San Angelo surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as “Pancho” Aurelio was born April 6, 1936 in Donna, Texas. He grew up in Donna and at a young age became a farmer and eventually moved to San Angelo at the age of 19. He met the love of his life Anita Renteria. They married March 5, 1956 and shared 62 wonderful years together. Pancho was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a service station attendant for over 44 years. After his retirement from the station, he went to work for Santa Fe Golf Course and worked as an attendant there for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren, playing golf, fishing, hunting dove and quail, riding bikes and cycles, walking and just about any activity outdoors. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and loved being an usher there. He had a strong faith in the Lord, a great sense of humor and had an incredibly strong work ethic which helped him get through many things in life. His love and commitment to family and friends will be cherished and will live on in our hearts forever! Aurelio was preceded in death by his mother Maria Esparza, his mother-in-law, Tomasa Caballero and two infant sons, Jessie Martinez and Aurelio Martinez, Jr. He is survived by his spouse Anita Martinez; children, Ed Martinez and his wife Belinda, of Sonora, Rick Martinez and his wife Nancy, of San Angelo, David Martinez and his wife Maria, of San Angelo, Lee Soto(Honorary son) and his wife Maria, of San Angelo; his daughter, Barbara Martinez, of San Angelo; 14 Grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren other family members and close friends. The Vigil Service will be 5:00 P.M., Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 9, 2019 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pancho will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.