George Kenneth White, 88, passed away Friday, Aug.18, 2017 after battling dementia for many years. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on June 29, 1929 to George T. White and Lillian (Reed) White. After graduating from Central High, George joined the U.S. Marines in May of 1946 and was honorably discharged in September of 1949. He had many great memories of being stationed at the Kodiak Island, Alaska installation.
George returned to San Angelo several years later to get married and raise his family. He worked in sporting goods sales, followed by many years in life insurance, and eventually started his own roofing business from which he retired in his late seventies.
Most will remember George as an avid bass fisherman. He was a longtime member of the Concho Bass Club, and won many local fishing tournaments. Perhaps his greatest fishing victory was winning the 1971 Texas State Bass Tournament on Lake Whitney. Even in his retirement years he could be found on the in-town Concho River paddling along in his kayak, fishing and picking up trash off the banks.
George is survived by his sons Clifford and George L. White; daughter Janice Rivers; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There will be a public viewing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 at Harper Funeral Home, and the funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 24 at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel. Suggested memorials may be given in George’s name to Baptist Memorial or any Alzheimer research institution. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care that the Baptist Memorial staff, particularly the Sagecrest Unit, gave towards George through the entirety of his convalescence there.

Ethel Ann Roy, 71, of San Angelo, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born December 27, 1945 in New Haven, Connecticut to Frank and Frankie Lamb Malenowsky. She grew up in Fort Worth and attended school there. Ann married the love of her life, Ed Roy and they shared 41 beautiful years together. They moved to San Antonio for a few years and later moved to San Angelo where they made their home and raised their two children. Ann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. As a caregiver, she also cared for other’s children and the elderly. Ann was a very giving and loving person by nature and she loved caring for others. She was very selfless and would give anyone the shirt off her back if they needed it. She always had a positive attitude and sunny disposition which made it easy for her to care for people. Ann was a very creative person as well, and loved arts and crafts of any kind. In the same respect, she also had a passion for life and loved being in the great outdoors and playing sports, especially softball. Her biggest passion was her family. She always loved having family gatherings and going places with everyone and most of all spending time with her granddaughter. Her life and her love for her family will remain in our hearts forever! Ann will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Ed Roy, of San Angelo; her children, son, Paul Roy and his wife Karrie, and daughter, Heather Gonterman and her husband Matt, and her only Granddaughter, Chyann Liberti Betts, all of San Marcos; Her sisters, Paulette Arzate and her husband Joe, of San Angelo and Linda Briseno and her husband Lou, of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 25, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Scott Melton, officiating. The Graveside Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2017 at San Marcos City Cemetery in San Marcos, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Dale Dye, Stephen Briseno, Larry Glenn, Mark Arzate, Garrett Arzate and Caitlin Arzate. Honorary pallbearer for the service will be Mike Arzate.

The Lord welcomed an angel, Marjorie (Marge) Lorraine Shirley, into His Kingdom early Monday morning, August 28, 2017. Marge was born May 19, 1921, to Paul and Anna Demiere in Kankakee, Illinois. She took her last breath at home in her sleep under the loving care of her family and Hospice of San Angelo.

Marge married William (Bill) Albert Shirley of Paris, Texas in June of 1942. Marge, a lifelong Catholic lady, developed her strong religious training attending parochial school from 1st grade through high school and then acquiring her college education at Saint Francis College in Jolliet, Illinois. Bill had little choice but to convert to Catholicism to marry this special lady.

Marge and Bill had five children. William Albert Shirley, Jr., Tina Marie, Joel Paul, Christopher John and Robert Marc. Marge had her talented, loving hands full raising Bill Jr. while anticipating a large Catholic family when she and Bill first came to San Angelo to work for a local laundry. Bill, Jr. was born in Illinois while the rest of the children were born in San Angelo at St. John’s Hospital. Bill decided early on he needed two incomes so he purchased a flower shop in 1946 and worked two jobs for eleven years while Marge worked hard and lovingly at home raising their children.

Marge loved a good game of bridge and developed many great friends over most of her adult life. She had played many times even in this 96th year of her life. She also enjoyed the fabulous arts and culture that San Angelo offers through the San Angelo Symphony Orchestra, the Angelo Civic theatre, the ASU productions and the many musical venues performing here. She loved the offerings served up in San Angelo’s unique cultural scene.

Marge also served her community volunteering for Hospice of San Angelo for approximately 30 years. She carried cancer patients to Doctors appointments, and she taught English through Adult Literacy programs as well.

Marge learned to be an exceptional cook under the tutelage of her mother Anna. She especially influenced Tina and Chris who are talented chefs in their own right.

Another interesting strong love of Marge was baseball; especially Texas Ranger baseball. If there was a game on TV, Marge was watching and if not on TV, listened to on the radio.

She is survived by her son, Bill, Jr. and wife Colleen, Tina and husband Robert Fitzhugh Newsome, Joel Paul and wife Sally, Chris, and Marc. Her grandchildren include Peyton Shirley and wife Ioana, Sarah Shirley, Sterling Shirley, Pascal Shirley and Sofia Shirley. Also, Shannon Shirley Jackson, and two step grandchildren, Ashley and Michael Vaughan, 8 great grandchildren and special family friends, Pat Becker and Melinda Morenz. Bill preceded her in death in 2000.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 2, 11:30am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Needless but must be said, Marge loved flowers and their loving sentiment and beauty only God could create.
 

Kathy Nell Proehl, 72, passed away August 12, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, August 18, 2017, at Angelo Bible Church with Pastor Jim Stanley officiating. She is survived by her husband, Robert Proehl. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson's Funeral Home

Robert "Bob" Horwath passed from this life on August 15, 2017. Bob was born in Nemacolin, Pennyslvania, and grew up in Carmichaels, PA, from 1930 to 1948. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the USAF in 1948 and remained active duty until his retirement in March of 1969. He married Mary (Pat) Belcher in Eden, Texas in 1952. Pat passed away in 2015 and they had been married for 63 years. 
While serving his country he had overseas tours to Greenland and served in Vietnam in 1962 with the 311th Air Command Squadron in Danang. In the U.S he was stationed in Goodfellow AFB, Laredo, Tx, West Palm Beach, FL, Travis AFB in California and Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. He was an aircraft maintenance supervisor with the C-141 wing at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City when he retired. He received the Bronze star and USAF Commendation Medals. He was a senior MSGT and had turned down a promotion to MSGT as he had promised Pat he would retire after 20 years and move back to San Angelo. After returning to Texas, he worked for Prudential Insurance for another 20 years and retired in 1990. 
Bob is survived by a brother, Joe Horwath, a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Stephen Barnes, a special granddaughter, Lindsay Barnes, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank his caregivers, Celia Colmanero and Ester Reyes, for taking such good care of him for the last 2 years. 
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2017, at Johnson's Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens

Marjorie Elouise George, 96, of San Angelo, passed away August 19, 2017. She was born in Ferris, Texas to John Rufus and Clara Leona Burke on December 1, 1920. Marjorie graduated from Lake View High School in 1939, and went on to marry the love of her life, William Henry George, on July 3, 1941. They attended Edmund Blvd Baptist Church. Her hobbies included sewing and tending to her garden. Marjorie is survived by her children, Jeannie and husband Phil Buhle, Deb and husband John Paul Lee, and Pattie and husband Marty Self, all of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Deanna and Steven King, of Wylie, Darren and Charlotte Buhle, of San Angelo, Michelle and David Hopkins, of Bronte, Hillery and Brian Stevens, Joe and Raelye Self, all of San Angelo, Christina and Colter Scarborough, of Dallas, as well as 11 wonderful great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Charlene Hitt and Billie Stokes, of San Angelo, and one brother, Richard Burke, of Amarillo. Marjorie is celebrating eternal life with Jesus and loved ones who passed before her, including her parents, her loving husband, Henry George, as well as two brothers and two sisters. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 10 AM, in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Marty Self officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Edmund Blvd Baptist Church, Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of your choice.

Dolores Darlene Hope, 75 of San Angelo passed into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 20, 2017, the day of her Lord. Dolores was born on October 17, 1941 to Merle and Kathryn Olson in Des Moines, Iowa as the middle daughter of 5 girls. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Tommy Hunt, and older sisters Joann Hardison and Shirley Poole. She is survived by her daughters Lanna Goffman and husband Shawn of Riverside, California, Kathryn Rene Hope of Iowa, and Christine George and husband Rob and Grandchildren Roby and Madyson George of Christoval, Texas. She is also survived by her younger sisters Sharon Coyle and husband Dean of San Angelo and Betty Alcorn and husband Max of Jerome, Missouri. A special thanks to Kindred Hospice and the staff of Cedar Manor, especially Maria Dominguez who loved her like a part of her own family. She loved the Lord, her family, and especially her Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the following; Curtis Odell, Joshua Odell, Heath Odell, Kenny Speciale, Max Alcorn and Dean Coyle. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6:00- 7:30 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with burial immediately following at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

In the wee small hours of August 21, 2017 the soul of Irene Theresa McGirr Millar slipped away from her body to join Her Lord and Savior. Samuel and Mary McGirr gave birth to Irene on March 4, 1935. Her older brother Leonard taught her many survival skills. A natural athlete, she learned to swim by studying swimming instructions at the library. Scotland entered World War II on Sept 3, 1939. Irene became an innocent bystander to Luftwaffe bombing attacks during the Glasgow Blitz. She attended Holyrood Primary Catholic School, graduating at 17. She worked in a china shop with an unbroken record. She then became a telephone switchboard operator at the telephone exchange. She joined the only Catholic Scottish bicycle racing club. She toured around Scotland and Ireland while on vacation. Racing on weekends, she became more than a match for some of her competitors, male or female. At the age of 24, she immigrated to New Jersey as a contracted housekeeper for six months. Later that year she married James Joseph Leonard of the United States Air Force. Then began the births of their five children: Maureen Bernadette, born in 1959, Pauline Frances, born in 1960, Sean Samuel and Steven Thomas (twins), born in 1961, and James Jude, born in 1965. Mixed with overseas tours in the Philippines and Okinawa, as well as stateside tours. In 1973, while at Griffiss AFB, she attended her Cursillo weekend. This time, it was a life changing event. It changed her outlook and personality. As a devout Catholic and liberated Christ centered woman, she became a 3rd order Benedictine, and as her health permitted, made annual pilgrimages to Pecos, New Mexico. Following the annulment of her marriage, on valentine's weekend of 1987, at Christ the King Retreat Center, Irene, a member of the Beginning Experience team, met her future husband, Russell Millar. Russell joined the team, making frequent trips for team activities to Abilene, Texas. During this time, Irene received a candy apple red Chevrolet Beretta that Russell parked in front of her house as a surprise gift. They were married on December 1987 at Holy Family Church. Thus began an almost 30-year fruitful marriage. Life with Irene was always interesting. Her independent spirit made for some unusual escapades or adventures. She was never afraid to use tough love as needed in all aspects of her life. As they aged, they became active members of Holy Angels parish. The convenience of attending daily mass closer to home better fit their life styles. She was a people oriented person. She was inclusive with all her 5 children, 22 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Family gatherings for holidays were always fun filled noisy, and enjoyable. Well done O good and faithful servant. She never gave in or gave up. She walked the walk, and talked the talk. She was a TRUE BELIEVER. "Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come." (Song of Songs,2:17) A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the chapel of Johsnon's Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with burial to follow in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Pregnancy Help Center of Conch Valley Inc. or Kindred Hospice Care of San Angelo.

Mary Huckaby san angelo Mary Huckaby, 88, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Visitation is all day Tuesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m.

Armando R. Hernandez, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Hidalgo, Texas on November 14, 1945 to Fidel and Feliciana Hernandez. Armando is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel & Feliciana, sister Gloria, sons-in-law Audon Alfaro and Mike Romero, granddaughter Letisha Rojas, his son Armando T. Hernandez and daughter Norma Alfaro Valenzuela. He is survived by his wife Gloria, sons LeeRoy (Laura), Chano (Priscilla) and Richard (Jen), daughters Estella Hernandez, Diane Romero, Elizabeth (Daniel) Carvajal and Irma (Evan) Wilson, 34 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation and viewing will be from 6 pm – 9 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Funeral service will be at Johnson's Funeral Home on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 10:00 am with burial immediately following at Belvedere Cemetery.