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).

Maurine Cox, Murrah, 92, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, in San Angelo.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Maurine Murrah was born September 20, 1926 in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, to Hugh and Ollie Cox. Maurine was a church secretary for 20 years. Maurine's first marriage was for 37 years. They had three daughters, Kay, Ginny, and Pat. In 1994, she reconnected with a high school sweetheart Dan Murrah. They lived in Del Rio for 7 years and then moved to the Terrace in San Angelo where they have lived for 18 years.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Dan Murrah; daughters, Kay Ward, Ginny Rosen, and Pat Baker; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Audelia C. Samaniego, age 85, of San Angelo, Texas entered into heavenly rest on Monday September 2, 2019. Audelia was born May 7, 1934 in Luling, Texas to Pablo and Maria Cortez. She was a stay-at-home mom and foster parent who instilled good, hardworking values in every child she nurtured. In her free time she enjoyed leisurely embroidery and sewing, getting her hands dirty in the garden, or just reading and studying her bible. As a Baptist she was an avid believer in the power of scripture, often drawing strength from the words in trying times. Her favorite verse was Revelations 2:10 “...Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of Life” (Apocalipsis 2:10 “...Sé fiel hasta la muerte, y yo te daré la corona de la vida”). She will be severely missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Audelia was preceded in death by parents Pablo and Maria Cortez, spouses Doroteo Flores and Narciso Samaniego; sisters Elisa Ramirez, Minerva Morales, and Isabel Contreras; brother Samuel Cortez; and son Ernesto Flores.

Her memory will live on through her siblings Beatrice Marquez, Josephine Escobedo, Emma Lucero, Randi Vasquez, and Daniel Cortez; children Maria (Bill) Kiskowski, Rosalinda (Charles) Horsley, Doroteo (Lynn) Flores, Betty (Phil) Garton, Eduardo (Terry) Flores, Diana (Gilberto) Perez, Noe (Sylvia) Flores, and Paula Lorraine (Tim) Shanahan; 30 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Audelia will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with interment following services at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers are Aaron Garton, Jacob Flores, Martin Shanahan, Gabe Perez, Jonathan Flores, Doroteo Flores, Jarrod Villela, David Gihimbare, Joshua Gihimbare, and Louie Kiskowski.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Audelia's memory may be made to Kindred Hospice, 116 W Concho Avenue, San Angelo, Texas; and Robert Lee Care Center, 307 W 8th Street, Robert Lee, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Flores family.

FAMILY

• Pablo and Maria Cortez, Parents (deceased)
• Doroteo Flores, Husband (deceased)
• Narciso Samaniego, Husband (deceased)
• Ernesto Flores, Son (deceased)
• Samuel Cortez, Brother (deceased)
• Elisa Ramirez, Sister (deceased)
• Minerva Morales, Sister (deceased)
• Isabel Contreras, Sister (deceased)
• Daniel Cortez, Brother
• Randi Vasquez, Sister
• Beatrice Marquez, Sister
• Josephine Escobedo, Sister
• Emma Lucero, Sister
• Maria (Bill) Kiskowski, Daughter
• Maria Audelia Byrne, Grandchild
• Helen Maurgen Byrne, Great Grandchild
• Margaret Louise Byrne, Great Grandchild
• Katherine Maria Byrne, Great Grandchild
• William Louis Kiskowski, Grandchild
• William Jae Chong Kiskowski, Great Grandchild
• Rosalinda (Charles) Horsley, Daughter
• Jacquelin Theresa Flores-Gihimbare, Grandchild
• Mireya Anisah Flores, Great Grandchild
• David Gerard Gihimbare, Great Grandchild
• Joshua Noel Gihimbare, Great Grandchild
• Maria Urista Carroll, Grandchild
• Andrew Tyler Urista, Great Grandchild
• Gabriel Mac Urista, Great Great Grandchild
• Kylo Marcino Urista, Great Great Grandchild
• Doroteo Flores, Grandchild
• Sabrina Kathryn Flores, Great Grandchild
• Penelope Kathya Murillo, Great Great Grandchild
• Doroteo Flores Jr, Great Grandchild
• Keziah Davis Flores, Great Grandchild
• Jonathan Flores, Grandchild
• Jonathan Flores Jr, Great Grandchild
• Julian Flores, Great Grandchild
• Kennedy Flores, Great Grandchild
• Abruelia Marie Flores, Great Grandchild
• Catherine Jayne Lyder, Grandchild
• Alejandro Samuel Espino, Great Grandchild
• Gabriela Azalea Espino, Great Grandchild
• Nathaniel Augustin Lyder, Great Grandchild
• Adriano Lyder, Great Grandchild
• Vina Isabela Lyder, Great Grandchild
• Clifford Ray Reed, Grandchild
• Christian Hosea Reed, Grandchild
• Monique Flores Alba, Grandchild
• Doroteo (Lynn) Flores, Son
• Erica Flores, Grandchild
• Lyndsey Flores, Grandchild
• Landry Flores, Grandchild
• Lawson Flores, Grandchild
• Betty (Phil) Garton, Daughter
• Adrianna Leyva, Grandchild
• Aaron Lee Garton, Great Grandchild
• Andrea Leyva Batista, Grandchild
• Antonio Andres Batista, Great Grandchild
• Evelyn Marie Batista, Great Grandchild
• Eduardo "Soné" (Terry) Flores, Son
• Cassandra Bethany Flores, Grandchild
• Melissa Rosalyni Flores, Grandchild
• Kelli Nicole Holloway, Great Grandchild
• Maricela Flores, Grandchild
• Melodia Flores, Grandchild
• Diana (Gilberto) Perez, Daughter
• Monica Nicole Perez-Cervantes, Grandchild
• Veronica (Nikki) Cervantes, Great Grandchild
• Amanda Carissa Perez Eaton, Grandchild
• Gabriel Perez, Grandchild
• Elijah Perez, Great Grandchild
• Noe (Sylvia) Flores, Son
• Jessica M. Flores, Grandchild
• Jacob M. Flores, Grandchild
• Jennifer M. Flores, Grandchild
• Paula Lorraine (Tim) Shanahan, Daughter
• Jarrod Vincent Villela, Grandchild
• Mari Valetta Shanahan, Grandchild
• Martin Diáz Shanahan, Grandchild
• Michelle Diana Shanahan, Grandchild