Evelyn Helen (Kotrla) Bouska, age 93 of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019.

Evelyn and her twin brother Edwin were born on June 19, 1926 in Williamson County, TX to Joe & Albina (Kovarik) Kotrla. The youngest of 10 siblings, Evelyn grew up on the family farm near Taylor, TX. She attended school in Jonah, and often commented on her horseback rides to school each day with her brothers.

At the age of 16, Evelyn moved to Tom Green County where several of her siblings were already living and farming. She took a job waiting tables at Alexander's Cafe in downtown San Angelo. This would begin a career in the restaurant industry that would span four decades, making Evelyn a familiar figure at some of San Angelo' s best known eateries, including the Log Cabin, Twin Mountain, Beaver Lodge and Santa Fe Junction.

Evelyn met the love of her life, Joe Bouska, in downtown San Angelo just before he was sent off to Italy in World War II where he would lose a limb in combat. Upon his return home, the couple was married on April 16, 1947. As Joe's war injuries limited his abilities, Evelyn' s work supported them until his death in 1965.

Known for her independence and hospitality, Evelyn took great pride in hosting family gatherings at her home. Her ability to decorate, set a table, and serve as hostess, all while making guests feel welcome, was truly a God given talent!
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her parents Albina and Joe Kotrla; also by brothers Jody, Oscar, Frank, August, Albert and Edwin; by sisters Hattie Machann, Minnie Chasak, and Frances McComb.

Evelyn is survived by her son Tom Townley and by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

As a member of Wall Brethren Church for over 70 years, the funeral service will be held at the church on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:00am. The Rev. Tommy Tallas, Rev. Ryan Volkman and Rev. Dale Weise will officiate. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery, San Angelo, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wall Brethren Church, PO Box 195, Wall, TX 76957 or to the Hus Encampment c/o Todd Corporon, 5350 CR 124, Georgetown, TX 78626.

Pallbearers are nephews Larry Kotrla, Eddie Kotrla, Johnny McComb III, Kenny Kotrla, and great nephews Dale Weise and Ricky Weise. Honorary pallbearers are Erwin Machann and Clifton Kotrla.

Special thanks to the staff at San Angelo Nursing & Rehab for their loving care of Evelyn over the past seven years.

Clarence "Ben" Benjamin Knox, 86, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in San Angelo.

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

Mr. Knox was born May 27, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. Ben was a 1953 high school graduate from Southeastern High School in the Detroit. After graduating he enlisted into the US Army serving 21 years, where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant, serving one tour in the Korean Conflict and three tours in the Vietnam War. During his military career Ben received two Bronze Stars, UN Service Medal, five Korean Services Medals, five Good Conduct Medals, and the National Defense Medal. Ben married Carrie Elizabeth Hancock on March 3, 1957 in Ringgold, Georgia. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2015. He worked for the VA Hospital Long Beach retiring in 1995. He has been a resident of San Angelo since 2005.

Survivors include two daughters, Karon Walkner and husband Micheal of San Angelo and Laura Alonzo and husband Robert of Newark, California; five grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Matthew, Joshua and Lucas; four great grandchildren, Trynten, Aiden, Jayson and Zoey.

Lula Bertha Colbert, age 86, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Friday August 2, 2019. Lula was born January 1, 1933 in Milam County, Texas. Lula was a member of the Prayer Band, volunteered for Meals for the Elderly, and spent many years as an usher.

Lula is survived by her husband, Louis Colbert; daughter Pam Colbert; sister Marie Phillips, sister Betty Spencer; grandson Sevon Colbert, granddaughter Kim Black, great granddaughter Josephine Black, great granddaughter Jayden Black.

Lula is preceded in death by her parents, H.K. and Annie, son Gregory Louis Colbert, brother James Petty, brother Arthur Young, sister Berniece Wells Smith, sister Clara Ellison, sister Mae Jewel Pullam and brother Charlie Salter and great grandson Timothy Black.

A funeral service for Lula will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 501 S California Ave, Big Lake, Texas 76932. Burial will follow at Big Lake Cemetery, Big Lake, Texas.

The family would like to thank Interim Hospice and Miss Irene Almaguer of TLC Home Care for the compassion and wonderful care they gave Lula.

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

FAMILY

• Louis Colbert, Husband
• Gregory Louis Colbert, Son
• Pam Colbert, Daughter
• Marie Phillips, Sister
• Betty Spencer, Sister
• Sevon Colbert, Grandson
• Kim Black, Granddaughter
• Josephine Black, Great Granddaughter
• Jayden Black, Great Granddaughter
• Timothy Black, Great Grandson
• James Petty Jr., Brother
• Arthur Young, Brother
• Berniece Wells Smith, Sister
• Clara Ellison, Sister
• Mae Jewel Pullam, Sister
• Charlie Salter Jr., Brother

William Thomas Womack was born on August 29, 1930 and passed away on August 2, 2019.

Patsy Garrett Swafford, age 76, of San Angelo, Texas entered into rest on Thursday August 1, 2019. Patsy was born February 20, 1943 in San Angelo, Texas to Harold T. and Mattie Ruth Garrett. Patsy grew up in Sonora, Texas where she graduated from high school. She then went on to study at Abilene Christian University and continued on to attend Jean's College of Beauty. She worked as a wig stylist for Hemphill Wells until she began her career at Ethicon Inc. Patsy worked diligently for over 30 years until her retirement in 2004. Patsy was a faithful member of Southgate Church of Christ as well as a proud charter member of The Sweet Adeline's. Patsy is survived by her husband Glenn "Bud" Swafford; daughter Nicole (Sean) Matthews; grandchildren Heather(Matt) Medeiros, Jon Cauthorn, Brode (Kelcey) Pickens, Gunar Matthews and Peyton Matthews all of San Angelo. She also leaves behind 5 great-granddaughters and 3 great-grandsons to cherish her memory. Patsy was preceded in death by; sons Carter Cauthorn and Garrett Swafford. A memorial service for Patsy will be held Monday, August 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Hospice of San Angelo. The Swafford Family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the Hospice staff that cared for Patsy. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Swafford family.

FAMILY

• Harold T. Garrett, Father (deceased)
• Mattie Ruth Lambert, Mother (deceased)
• Carter Cauthorn, Son (deceased)
• Garrett Swafford, Son (deceased)
• Glenn "Bud" Swafford, Husband
• Nicole (Sean) Matthews, Daughter
• Jon Cauthorn, Grandson
• Brode (Kelcey) Pickens, Grandson
• Gunar Matthews, Grandson
• Heather (Matt) Medeiros, Granddaughter
• Peyton Matthews, Granddaughter
• Mrs. Patsy Ann Swafford also leaves behind 5 great-granddaughters to cherish her memory.

Dodd Halford Price, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 30, 2019 in San Angelo, Texas. He was a career military man who served in the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer and after retiring from the Navy he worked as a Civil Servant for the military. He is preceded in death by his father Dodd Halford “Hal” Price and mother Leatha Lynn Cole Price, his wife of 39 years Shirley K. Martin Price. Dodd is survived by his wife Doris Brewer Price, brother Brian Cole Price (Fran), daughters Cathy Price Tullos (Mike), Susan Price Moeller, Mary Price de Frank (Vince). Step daughters, Cayla Adams Madrid and Cindy Adams Revell. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren to cherish his memory. A Memorial Service will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

FAMILY

• Dodd Halford Prica, Father (deceased)
• Leatha Lynn Cole Price, Mother (deceased)
• Shirley K. Martin Price, Wife (deceased)
• Brian Cole (Fran) Price, Brother
• Doria Brewer Price, Wife
• Cathy Price (Mike) Tullos, Daughter
• Susan Price Moeller, Daughter
• Mary Price (Vince) de Frank, Daughter
• Cayla Adams Madrid, Step-Daughter
• Cindy Adams Revell, Step-Daughter
• Mr. Price also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren to cherish his memory.

Jesse Alvarado Guzman, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas to Joe and Anita Guzman. He married the love of his life, Sylvia Guzman on March 28, 1986. Jesse worked as a backhoe operator for the City of San Angelo for a number of years. He was the best daddy and PoPo to his children and grandchildren. Jesse enjoyed baseball, fishing, music, watching western movies, and most of all, the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter Jessica Vasquez and husband David; son Jesse John Morales and wife Anna; his parents, Joe and Anita Guzman; his grandchildren, Alexxis, Victoria, Christian, Xavier, Anissa and David Jr.; his brother, Joey Guzman; sister, Bea Gonzalez and husband Ignacio; sister, Estella Guzman; the Rodriguez family who loved him very much, and his four legged babies. Open visitation will be held Sunday, August 4th at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service to begin at 4pm. Funeral services will be at 2pm, Monday, August 5th, 2019 at the House of Jireh (1414 N. Chadbourne). Pallbearers will be Mario Rodriguez, Tommy L. Rodriguez, Richard V. Rodriguez, Joey A. Guzman, Adam Garcia III and Michael Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Rodriguez, Santos Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez Sr., Tommy F. Rodriguez, Ruben Almanza and Ignacio Gonzalez. The family would like to thank Dr. Norma Cerna. She is an extraordinary doctor - they want to tell you that you are an extraordinary human being and thank you for fighting this battle with them. The family would also like to thank the nurses for their wonderful care during this time. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

FAMILY

• Joe Guzman, Father
• Anita Guzman, Mother
• Sylvia Guzman, Wife
• Jessica (David) Vasquez, Daughter
• Jesse John (Anna) Morales, Son
• Joey Guzman, Brother
• Bea (Ignacio) Gonzalez, Sister
• Estella Guzman, Sister
• Davis Vasquez Jr., Grandson
• Xavier Vasquez, Grandson
• Christian Vasquez, Grandson
• Alexxis Villanueva, Granddaughter
• Victoria Vasquez, Granddaughter
• Anissa Vasquez, Granddaughter

Robert “Bob” Wieting passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born February 24, 1943 to N.F. Wieting and Eunice Schmidt on a 100-acre stock farm in Alvin, TX. He graduated in 1961 from Alvin High School and went on to college at Alvin Jr. College. He then went to Sam Houston State in Huntsville, TX and graduated in 1966 with a BBA, then went back to achieve his Master’s in Business Administration. Bob also played defensive tackle and received 2nd in all district team his Junior year. He excelled in football, basketball, and track throughout high school. Upon graduating with his Master’s, Bob went to work in San Angelo for Central National Bank and worked his way up to Executive VP. After a 20 year career with CNB, he decided to change careers to a financial advisor with Edward Jones. He worked there for 24 years.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Wieting. He is survivied by his son, Clay Wieting; grandchildren Savannah Wieting and Jacob Wieting; sister Margaret Cain and her husband James; nephews, Roy King, Kyle King, Corey Wieting, and Jim Cain; and niece Renee Wieting.

A viewing will be held on Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th from 8am to 7pm at Harper Funeral Home. At the request of Bob there will be no services held.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60611 or a charity of your choice.