The dash on a tombstone represents the beginning and the end of one’s life. The first dash in Ermelinda Camarillo Sanchez’ life represented date of birth August 31, 1936; the second one was her date of death, July 19, 2018.

How Ermelinda lived her life to the glory of God was the in-between. Our mother, Ermelinda, also known as sister, Linda, walked as royalty as the life of Christ within her yielded, vessel, profoundly touched and impacted her family, friends and spiritual family.

Ermelinda Camarillo Sanchez, daughter of Pastor, Elijah and mother, Maria Camarillo, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 19, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was 81-years-old.

Ermelinda is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Sanchez, Sr., her parents: Elijah and Maria, a daughter, Rose Sanchez Samaripa, siblings: Ezequielita, Febe, Josue, Lidia, Ezequiel, Dora, David and Elizabeth.

She married her husband, Jimmy Sanchez, Sr. on May 25, 1953.

Survivors include: Jimmy Sanchez, Jr. (son) Nora Samarripa (daughter), and her husband, Albert B. Samarripa Sr., Jesse Sanchez (son), and his wife, Gloria, son-in-law, Tommy T. Samaripa, all from San Angelo, Texas, a brother, Mateo Camarillo and wife, Mary, from Eagle Lake, Texas, nephews: Enrique Quintanilla Jr., wife Carmela, daughter Hanna and husband, Joaquin Rodriguez, daughter: Saddie, Enrique’s son Jared, his wife Roxi, their son: Beckham, Joe Quintanilla and his wife, Mariann and their family, nieces: Hope Garza, Oralia and her husband, Paul Supak, Angie Cloud and her husband, Robin and their son, Roman, Delia Allibone and husband, Harry, their daughter, Amanda Atwood Herrera and her family, Cindy Oliveira and husband, John and their children: John Ryan and Maddie Oliveria, Rob Longoria and wife, Geri, and their daughter: Taylor. Grandchildren include: Tommy James Samaripa, Ermelinda Samaripa, Jeremiah Samarripa/ Erica Constancio, Thessalonia Samarripa, Albert Samarripa, Jr., Paul David Sanchez, Tony Michelle Sanchez, Kathleen Martinez and husband, Jacob, and Kristina Sanchez. Great grandchildren include: Nicholas Isaiah, brothers: Christian James, Caden Shea and Caleb Thomas Samaripa, cousin--Elijah Jayden Samaripa, Antonio R. Samarripa and his siblings: Alexia K, Jayce A. and baby-to-be: Miah Brooklyn Samarripa, Tiana J. and sister, Taliyah J. and cousin--Albert Samarripa III; also Judah Jacob and Levi James Martinez, Jayden Jones and sister Peyton.

A special service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 22^nd at Johnson's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23^rdat Freedom Fellowship, 342 S. Chadbourne St.

Pallbearers:

• T.J. Samaripa,
• Jeremiah Samarripa,
• Albert Samarripa, Jr.,
• Nicholas Isaiah Samaripa,
• Enrique Quintanilla
• and Jacob Martinez.

Graveside service will follow at Fairmont Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.

On July 11^th our beloved Mother, Ludy Selvera, 66, left this Earth and went to her eternal home surrounded by her children.

Born in Colorado City on February 9, 1952 to Reinaldo and Paula Garcia, she moved with her family all over the state of Texas before returning to her home. It is here she raised her family and worked as a caregiver and later for TDCJ.

She had many hobbies she loved such as photography, cross stitching and sewing and was an excellent gardener.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Angela Nelson of Midland, TX, Melissa Parras and husband Ruben of Abilene, TX, Tina McKinney and husband Chris of Colorado City, TX, Sarah O’Brain and husband Terry of Hobbs, NM, Markita Willmore and husband Matt of Boston, MA and one son, Nuno Selvera and wife Sonia of San Angelo, TX. She is also survived by grandchildren Kristina and Nicholas Nelson, Ruben Rey and Aaron Parras, Britanny Arrellano, Christian and William McKinney, Jacob, Elyssa, Madyson, Avery O’Brain and Buddy Selvera; as well as three great grandchildren. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her sister Laura Silva of Colorado City and her brother Ray Garcia of Odessa, TX.

She is preceded in death by her father, Reinaldo Garcia and her mother and stepfather, Paula and Jack Wagner.

While our hearts our broken and we miss her terribly, we are comforted by the promise we will see her again one day. A rosary will be held Friday, July 20^th at 6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Colorado City, TX with visitation to follow and a funeral mass celebrating her life will be Saturday, July 21^stat 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with interment following at Mitchell County Cemetery.

Billy Neal Robison of Rankin, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 17, 2018. Billy was born on August 27, 1943 to George Wilson and Wilma Robison in Marfa, Texas.

He met the love of his life, Becky McGuire, in Lubbock and they were married on October 8, 1974. They had 4 children, Randa, Roy, Shonna and Coty. Billy worked for Borden’s Milk Company in Lubbock until he and Becky moved to Rankin in 1975. He worked for Halliburton for 34 years until his retirement in 2004.

He is preceeded in death by his mother and father, 2 brothers, and his son, Roy. He is survived by his wife Becky Robison, daughter Randa Robison and son Coty Robison all of Rankin and daughter Shonna Parks and husband Jason of Mertzon, grandchildren Amery, Kael, Jonathan, Phoenix and Morgan, stepmother Lucille Ribble, brother Larry and several nieces and nephews.

Billy was a gentle soul and was loved by many. He worked hard to support his family and was an amazing husband and father.

Visitation will be at Johnson’s funeral home in San Angelo on Friday July 20^th from 5-7 p.m. and graveside service on Saturday at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be officiated by Portis Ribble.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Midland.

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.