Irma Ethel Dodson was called home to our Lord on Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018.

She was born November 18, 1929 to Orley and Madge Dodson in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

She was a long time employee of the Texas Department of Transportation, retiring in 1992 after 33 years of service as an accounting clerk.

She was a long time member of Harris Ave. Baptist Church and served in the nursery for many years. In later years, Irma loved being part of the Baptist Memorial Retirement community playing cards and dominos with her friends on a regular basis. She also enjoyed making jewelry and sharing that craft with family and friends.

She is survived by a sister, Doris Blackstock and her husband of Los Alamos, New Mexico, her sister-in-law Myrle West Dodson, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Elizabeth Rosser and her husband George, a brother, Everett Dodson and his wife Judy.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Johnson’s Funeral Home with funeral services to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Harris Ave. Baptist Church.

Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Baptist Memorial Nursing Home and Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Care Center for their kindness and love shown to Irma in her last years.

Memorials are requested to be made to Harris Ave. Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

Family:

• Orley Dodson, Father
• Madge Dodson, Mother
• Everett Dodson, Brother
• George Rosser, Brother-in-law
• Elizabeth Rosser, Sister
• Judy Dodson, Sister-in-law
• Doris Blackstock, Sister
• Myrle West Dodson, Sister-in-law
• Irma also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews to cherish her memory.

Pallbearers:

• Nephews of Irma Dodson

Modette Shields was born May 25, 1925, to the late Harry & Connie Shields Sr. in Big Spring, Texas.
 

Modette was employed as a Homemaker for fifteen years for C.L. Taylor & family until her health would no longer permit her to work. She was a joy to be around, any day or time, and always loved to be with family. There was never a stranger in her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Rowena Roberson, Julia Foster, Coriene Shields; Ola Mae Hutton; three brothers, Harry Shields Jr, Riley Shields, and Benjamin Shields; one daughter, Julia Lewis; and one son, Heiser Shields.

She is survived by two sons: Rev. John & Pamela (wife) Shields, and Billy Shields and wife, of San Angelo, Texas; one daughter, Diane Hart and her husband Vincent Eaton of Dallas, Texas; and beloved Son in law, Richard Lewis, husband of the late Julia Ann Lewis; and Daughter in law Barbara Shields, wife of the late Heiser Shields; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great-great child; a host of nephews; nieces; and wonderful friends.

There will be an open visitation Friday, and the service will be held Saturday, July 21^st 1 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church 720 West 16^th St. San Angelo, Texas 76903.

Kenneth Ray VanDeman, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in San Angelo.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21^st at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel and graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Cemetery in Christoval, with Pastor R.A. Evans, pastor of Lakeview Bible Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. VanDeman was born March 12, 1943 in Marfa. He has been a resident of San Angelo since the early 1970's. Ken married Wanda Young on February 14, 1993 in San Angelo.

He owned and operated many different businesses in San Angelo including Ken's Appliance and Charcoal House. He was a member of the Concho Valley Archery Club, Devils' Mountain Archery Club and San Angelo Gun Club.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Effie VanDeman and a brother, Doyle VanDeman.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda VanDeman of the home; four daughters, Melissa Flores and husband David of San Angelo, Shawna Delarosa and husband Lupe of Big Lake, Stacy Poynor of Ft. Worth and Tonya Armstrong and husband Luke of Jacksboro; two step-sons, Lee Young of San Angelo and Lenny Young and wife Carol of Ruidoso, New Mexico; a brother, Bubba VanDeman and wife Kareen of Canton, Georgia; a sister, Karen Stephens and husband Gene of Texas City; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends Friday, July 20^th from 6-8 p.m., at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ida Aguirre Rodriguez, age 95, of San Angelo, TX was called home by our Heavenly Father on July 15, 2018. 

Ida was born on May 24, 1923, in Marfa, TX. Her family relocated to San Angelo during her childhood years, where she later met the love of her life, married and began a family of her own.

Ida worked in the hospitality industry until her retirement at the age of 83. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Ida was a beautiful loving mother and grandmother. Above all, her family was of utmost importance to her. She enjoyed cooking for her family and the time spent with them. She prayed for each family member daily as each one held a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Juanita Aguirre; husband Jose B. Rodriguez; brothers Ben Aguirre, Ernesto Aguirre, Oscar Aguirre and Daniel Aguirre; grandchildren Orlando Rodriquez and Jackie Rodriguez.

She is survived by her children: sons, Glen Rodriquez and wife Valerie of San Angelo, Ronnie Rodriguez and wife Debbie of San Angelo; daughters, Thelma Flores of Midland; Aileen Hernandez and husband Ramiro of San Angelo, Terrie Duarte and husband Martin of Killeen; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of San Angelo for the compassionate care and support they provided as well as to the companion caregiver, Bessie Sampson.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 10 a.m. Internment service will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

"You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you're always at our side. We carry you in our hearts always..."

Ted Hooper passed away on Saturday July 14^th, 2018 from complications related to cancer and Parkinson’s disease, with family by his side.

Ted (a blessed few were allowed to call him by his full name Tedy Gene) was born in San Angelo on January 28, 1939, an only child to Genie Hill Hooper and Howard L. Hooper, who proceeded him in death.

He leaves behind three children who loved him dearly -- Brad Hooper and his wife Sue of Houston, Texas, Jill Bennett and her husband Steve of Colleyville, Texas, and Amy Bryce and husband Charles Bryce of San Angelo, in addition to three grandchildren and two great grandchildren whom he loved to tell you about: Phillip Love, wife Christina, and daughter Liberty of Garland, TX, Cade Bennett of Colleyville, TX and Erin Odell, husband Colby, and son Corbyn Gene of San Angelo. 
He shares honorary grandchildren with his friend and previous wife Liz - Tyler, Hope and Faith, whom he loved dearly. He also leaves behind an aunt, Faye Hooper of San Angelo along with several cousins who he enjoyed visiting.

Ted lived most of his life in San Angelo with a brief stint in Dumas, Texas as the manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Ted spent his career in real estate and automotive sales. He had several repeat customers who turned into friends. The family couldn’t go anywhere with Dad without multiple people stopping him to say, "Hello."

He was a character for sure and a very generous man. The saying, "He’d give you the shirt off his back," defines him to a tee. He loved treating people to dinners. Near the end of his life he was worried how he could treat his favorite nurses to a steak dinner. He had a fondness for reading, hunting, race cars and Texas Rangers baseball games. If he asked one of his girls what time the game started, he would call up “Bake” (his dear friend Ray Baker) to confirm just in case. He had a sharp wit and very special gift of rhyme. His custom poems were much sought after as he tailored them specifically for the recipient. Ted relied heavily on his faith throughout his life. He was raised Church of Christ and was a member of West Angelo Church of Christ. He also enjoyed attending classes at West Angelo Bible Institute. He loved hanging with several of his friends and we are all very thankful and grateful for them.

He had many visitors in the last weeks he was in the nursing facility. We would like to thank all of those who visited and especially his close friends who tirelessly came by and called: Ray and Joyce Baker, John "Speedy" Nolan, Jerry Bunyard, Greg Baldwin, Dennis Bryan, John Rufenacht, Mae Simmons, Robert Talley, Billy Pierce, and Buddy Stapp. And he very much enjoyed visits and long talks with his special friend, Iris Culp.

Ted loved his 1957 class and had so much fun at the reunions. He especially enjoyed this last reunion with the “Hooper University” shirt bestowed on him by one of his favorite friends, Norman Marshall.

Also, a special thanks to the mother of his children, Linda Hooper, who welcomed him into her home and cooked many meals for him over the last several years for our family gatherings. You all were a comfort to him and to his children. He loved all his friends and cherished the visits. He will be sorely missed by many.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 18^th at 10:30 AM at West Angelo Church of Christ with Mr. Portis Ribble officiating.

Virgil Lynn Reeves, age 71, of San Angelo passed away Friday morning at Shannon Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born November 18, 1946 in Odessa, the son of Virgle and Wanda Webster Reeves. He graduated from high school and later served in the U. S. Marines Corp during the Viet Nam War. He had lived in San Angelo for the past twelve years moving from McCamey. He worked as a groundskeeper for the San Angelo Independent School District and was a member of the College Hills Baptist Church.

He will be remembered as a very loving and caring family man who lived his life with strong determination. He will be greatly missed by his wife and family. He also loved all his pets unconditionally.

He is survived by his wife Carey Reeves of San Angelo, a son, Shawn Hernandez, a daughter, Careissy Guerrero, a daughter, Erica Guerrero, and a son, Eric Guerrero, Jr. all of San Angelo, a sister, Kay Hext of Brady, six grandsons, Ben and Stephen Pratt, Pasqualee, Don, Wyatt and Santiago and a great granddaughter. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two children, Cheryl and Virgle Reeves and several brothers and sisters.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18^th at College Hills Baptist Church, 2102 Johnson St. His body was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Cruz Gomez Niavez was born on May 3, 1932, in Mason, Texas. He entered heaven on July 8, 2018.

Cruz, also known as “Papa Cruz” was a lover of music and entertainment. By the age of eight, he taught himself how to play the guitar. He played numerous venues throughout his lifetime and he sang wherever a song or singer was requested, be it a serenata, a wedding, or a quinceañera. We will always treasure the memories around our house with aunts, uncles, and cousins enjoying the party.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our song, written especially for us, “Mis Cuatro Joyas.”

He helped form a mariachi trio “Los Tres Amigos” with Pablo Castro and Chon Hernandez and had the pleasure of playing with several other musicians. He was a prolific songwriter and composer with a song catalogue of 144 songs in the Tejano/Mariachi genre, the music of the heart and soul. He was determined to have a life as a musician, a journey that seemed to be destined for him. His musical talent can only be described as God-given.

After suffering three strokes at the age of 64, life changed his destiny once again. Encouraged by his daughter, Evelyn, he took up painting. In the last 10 years, he created over 500 original paintings.

Papa Cruz had a great sense of humor. He was courageous; giving up was never an option. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He kept strong in his faith by praying a daily rosary. Papa Cruz, you will be truly missed. We love you forever.

Cruz is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Aguirre Niavez, and daughter, Bernice Niavez Logay.

He is survived by his daughters, Evelyn Niavez of San Angelo, TX, Marina Niavez Brown and husband Mark of Palmdale, CA, and Cynthia Niavez Bassham and husband Robert of San Angelo, TX. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Matthew Logay; his granddaughters, Taylor Renee Brown, 23, Nicole Marie Brown, 17, and Renee Solis, 14, as well as twin sisters, Lala Aguirre, Rosa Garcia and a very special brother in law, Noe Aguirre.

A graveside service will be held at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens on July 14, 2018, at 2 p.m.

Anna Teresa Gonzales, age 25, of Trinity, Texas passed away on Wednesday July 11, 2018.

Anna was born October 30, 1992 to Robert Gonzales and Sandi Delap in Lubbock, Texas.

She graduated high school in 2011 and attended Angelo State University and Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School.

A couple of Anna's hobbies included cooking and socializing.

She is survived by her father, Robert Gonzales and wife Alisa; Sandi Delap and husband Charlie; brother, Robert Gonzales, Jr.; Step-siblings, Kyle and Katherine Delap and Jimmy Hopkins; paternal grandmother, Jovita Gonzales; Maternal grandparents, Ken and Audrey Foeppel; Uncle Henry and Aunt Yvonne Gonzales and children Lauren Gonzales, and Jodi Schwarz and second cousin Liam Schwarz; Uncle Eugene and Aunt Mary Gonzales and children Steven, Jennifer, Andrew, Nicholas, Daniel, Marcus, and Robert Gonzales; Aunt Stella and Uncle Vladimiro Navarrate and their children Edward Navarrate, Julian Navarrate, and Leslie Galindo and second cousins Maelie and Lillian Galindo; Aunt Nora and Uncle Tony Yezak and child Joey Yezak; Uncle Efrain and Aunt Romelia Duarte and children Dr. Xochitl Anderton, Benino and Erika Gonzales, Efrain Duarte Jr., and second cousins Laura and Addie Anderton; Uncle Manuel and Aunt Juanita Gonzales and children Jessica and Crystal Gonzales; Great grandmother, Teresa Zimmerly; Aunt, Bethann Foeppel and children Justin and Chase Gallagher; Uncle Ken and Aunt Debbie Foeppel and children Tiffany and Brock Worrall, Taylor and Samantha Foeppel and second cousin, Rylee Foeppel; Aunt Jodi and Uncle John Erbe and children Corey Hills, Joshua Flores, and Elizabeth Erbe; her Godparents, Karen and John Mattson, and her beloved dog, Zeke.

Anna is preceded in death by her grandfather, Eugenio Gonzales, Sr., and great grandfather, Edward Zimmerly, as well as her beloved dog Reeces.

A rosary for Anna will be held Sunday, July 15^that 7 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, Texas.

A funeral mass will occur Monday, July 16^th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 301 W. 17th Street, San Angelo, Texas. 

Our beloved Emma Lozano went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7^th, 2018. She took her last breath surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 18, 1943 in San Angelo, the daughter of Richard P. Lopez and Luisa Orozco Lopez. She graduated from Central High School and later LVN school. She retired after 35 years at Community Hospital. She was a member of Solid Rock Church.

She is survived by her son, Petey Lozano Jr. and wife Teresa of Christoval, two daughters, Bernice Urteaga and husband Lino of San Angelo and Edna Casanova and husband Ramon of Boerne, two sisters, Martha Becerra and husband Santos, Beatrice Guebara and husband Bernie, both of San Angelo, a brother, Richard O. Lopez and wife Lauren of Surprise, Arizona. She is also survived by eight grandchildren Anthony Castillo and wife Jessica, Dasha and Cody Urteaga, Mia, Celeste, and Azalia Lozano, Olivia and Matthew Casanova, as well as three great-grandchildren Aiden Castillo, Josiah and Nicholas.

Emma was a woman whose love and kind spirit was felt by all who knew her. Her heart was always open to anyone in need. Her kindness was even shared with her patients she served as a nurse for over 35 years. She was a faithful employee of Angelo Community Hospital and took pride in her work and those she worked with.

The family will always cherish the legacy she left for her children and grandchildren. She was a hard worker and believed in making an honest living. She was a patriot at heart and loved her country; she would even stand for the national anthem in her living room, with her hand over her heart as it played before the NFL football games. She was a woman of faith and boldly shared her faith with anyone. The children and grandchildren will forever hold in their hearts the teaching and instruction of faith that she so often shared. Even throughout her last days of pain, Emma continued to declare her faith and love for God. When the time came to discuss her time left in this life, Emma boldly stated to her family and even the doctor in the room, “No matter what happens, whether I live or die, I am victorious.”

The Lord knew Emma’s love for Him. In her last moments of life, with her last remaining strength, Emma declared, “I am ready to go home.” She lifted her finger, pointed upwards, and then boldly stated, “Tonight.” The Lord honored her, and within 25 minutes, our dear Emma went home with her Lord and Savior. This is the legacy she leaves for her Children and Grandchildren. To love God and country, live for God, and walk in faith.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Prieto, Dr. Boyd, Dr. Graham and their staff. In addition, the family sends a sincere thank you to the attending nurses and medical staff of San Angelo Community Medical Center.

Family:

• RIchard P. Lopez, Father
• Luisa Orozco Lopez, Mother
• Richard O. Lopez, Brother
• Santos Becerra, Brother-in-law
• Bernie Guebara, Brother-in-law
• Martha Becerra, Sister
• Beatrice Guebara, Sister
• Lauren Lopez, Sister-in-law
• Petey Lozano Jr., Son
• Lino Urteaga, Son-in-law
• Ramon Casanova, Son-in-law
• Bernice Urteaga, Daughter
• Edna Casanova, Daughter
• Teresa Lozano, Daughter-in-law
• Anthony Castillo, Grandson
• Cody Urteaga, Grandson
• Matthew Casanova, Grandson
• Dasha Urteaga, Granddaughter
• Mia Lozano, Granddaughter
• Celeste Lozano, Granddaughter
• Azalia Lozano, Granddaughter
• Olivia Casanova, Granddaughter
• Jessica Castillo, Grandaughter-in-law
• Aiden Castillo, Great Grandson
• Josiah ~, Great Grandson
• Nicholas ~, Great Grandson

Patricia Haley Shurley, 93, of San Angelo, Texas died July 8, 2018. She was born February 11, 1925 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Marguerite S. McAllen Haley and Edward E. Haley. She lived 14 years in Stillwater Minnesota, came to El Paso, Texas and attended Austin High School and graduated from Ysleta High School in 1942.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack K. Shurley and her previous husband Hal Becker and by her sisters Mary Bretton, Betty Nuthman; brothers Bill Haley, Walter “Mac” Haley, Jack Haley and her beloved daughter Shannon Marie Fredericks.

She was married to Jack Kendrick Shurley in El Paso on May 29, 1975. They have lived in El Paso, Round Rock, and San Angelo. She worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co for thirty years, retiring on March 1, 1982.

Survivors: Children; Michael Becker and wife Willi, of Arlington Texas, Timothy Becker, of Hayward California, Elizabeth S. Fallin and husband Ron, of Christoval, Texas, Barbara S. Madrid, of Christoval, Texas, Kathryn S. Lowery and husband Phillip, of Paris, Texas, and son-in-law Edward Fredericks and Betsy of Fredericksburg, Texas. Grandchildren; David Becker, Patricia B. and husband Jason Taylor, Shannon F. Fisher, Scott Fallin and wife Laura, Russell Fallin and wife Rebecca, Lisa M. and husband Matthew Marcoux, Jennifer M. and husband Ted Otero; and seven great-grandchildren: Jessica Becker, Kelsey and Aryn Riley, Mikala and Hayden Fallin, Dylan and Derek Fisher; and one great-great-grandchild Stella Lee Becker. Sister-in-laws; Betty Haley and Stella Haley and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for family and friends will be at Fairmount Cemetery at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12^th.

Arrangements by Johnson’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to favorite charity.

Family:

• Jack Kendrick Shurley, Husband
• Hal Becker, Previous Husband
• Bill Haley, Brother
• Walter "Mac" Haley, Brother
• Jack Haley, Brother
• Mary Bretton, Sister
• Betty Nuthman, Sister
• Shannon Marie Fredericks, Daughter
• Betty Haley, Sister-in-law
• Stella Haley, Sister-in-law
• Michael Becker, Son
• Timothy Becker, Son
• Ron Fallin, Son-in-law
• Phillip Lowery, Son-in-law
• Edward and wife Betsy Fredericks, Son-in-law
• Elizabeth S. Fallin, Daughter
• Barbara S. Madrid, Daughter
• Kathryn S. Lowery, Daughter
• Willi Becker, Daughter-in-law
• David Becker, Grandson
• Scott Fallin, Grandson
• Russell Fallin, Grandson
• Jason Taylor, Grandson-in-law
• Matthew Marcoux, Grandson-in-law
• Ted Otero, Grandson-in-law
• Patricia B. Taylor, Granddaughter
• Shannon F. Fisher, Granddaughter
• Lisa M. Marcoux, Granddaughter
• Jennifer M. Otero, Granddaughter
• Laura Fallin, Granddaughter-in-law
• Rebecca Fallin, Granddaughter-in-law
• Dylan Fisher, Great Grandson
• Derek Fisher, Great Grandson
• Jessica Becker, Great Granddaughter
• Kelsey Riley, Great Granddaughter
• Mikala Fallin, Great Granddaughter
• Aryn Riley, Great Grandchild
• Hayden Fallin, Great Grandchild
• Stella Lee Becker, Great-great-granddaughter
• Mrs. Shurley also leaves behind many nieces and nephews to cherish her memory.