Andrew W. Block of San Angelo, TX, passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
Andrew was born on November 9, 1921 in Olden, Texas, to Paul and Hattie Block.
Andrew served his country in the United States Army Air Corps as a pilot and instructor in World War II. Retiring from the Airforce Reserve with the rank of Major. He married Carmen L. Loika in 1944 and began farming until taking a job at the Cactus Hotel in downtown San Angelo. His position as auditor led to a career with Hilton Hotels which took Andrew, Carmen and their five children to 19 homes in Lubbock, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Texas and to New Mexico, Kansas and Oregon.
Andrew and Carmen retired to San Angelo. After Carmen’s death in 1995, Andrew married Sue H. Pisco, of Titusville, FL, in 1997 until her death in 2006.
Andrew is survived by his children Andrew W. Block, Jr. and wife Sandy of Georgetown, TX; Alan L. Block, Sr. and wife Linda of San Angelo, TX; Patricia L. Rooney of San Antonio, TX; Deborah S. Anderson of West Linn, OR; and Donna J. Byers and husband Brett of Houston, TX.
Also surviving are grandchildren Brian Block, Brandon Block, Jacob Block; and Alan Block Jr, Tiffany (Block) Acosta and husband Ray Acosta Jr.; William Rooney and wife Vilte, Kevyn Rooney; Brittany Spinner and Adam Anderson (AJ) and great-grandchildren Cody, Sydney, Andrew, Allie and Alan III (Trey) Block, Ray III and Justin Acosta, Leona Rooney and Sebastian Gilpatric.
He is also survived by his sisters, Francis Kocich of Wall, TX, and Gladys Gray of San Diego, CA, and his brother James A. Block, of Olfen, TX. In addition to Carmen and Sue, Andrew is preceded in death by his brother Wilbert Block, Sister Pauline Block, OSB, and his granddaughter Aimee (Block) Rasmussen.
Rosary is at 6:00 pm, December 29, with visitation at 5 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 am, December 30 at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Interment will follow at Saint Ambrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Matthiesen Heritage Association Seminarian Burse.
Andrew’s family would like to thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

Carol Lee Burre Orlowski, 88, died on Monday December 18th. She was born on the 3rd of August 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas to John Burre and Edna Krekeler Burre. Carol was born, baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Leavenworth. She graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1947. The next step in life was to enroll in an intensive learning program at St. Luke’s Hospital school of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. Graduating in 1950 and attaining RN statues as well as a marriage to Walter Orlowski on the 30th of July 1950. The first year of marriage saw Walt on the island of Okinawa (after being recalled for Army duty) and Carol working at St. Luke’s and living in the nurse’s dorm. They lived many years in Leavenworth before moving to San Angelo and taking part in the wonderful facilities. She worked 30 years at the VA hospital in Leavenworth.
Those who have pre-deceased are Walter Orlowski (husband), mother and father as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cosuins.
Survivors include brother, Harold John Burre; sister-in-law, Lila Lake Burre and several nieces and nephews. 
A celebration of life will be Thursday, December 28 at 1:15 p.m. at Lyndale (Royal Estates). Private graveside services to be held at a later date at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Virginia Lee “Ginger” Brodnax, of Wall, Texas passed away December 21, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born August 13, 1930 in the front bedroom of their home to parents Luther and Opal Wood in Wall, Texas. Ginger attended school in Wall through 9th grade. She graduated high school in San Angelo. Ginger also attended and graduated from San Angelo College with a business degree. She worked for John Holt Buick and Schuch Motor Company. She met and married the love of her life, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, who she was married to for 60 years. They had two children Barry Brodnax and Elliott Menchaca and three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, Savanna Daniel and Clayton Daniel. Ginger was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was a member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, and was active in Women’s Aglow Ladies Bible Study. Ginger was also in the Ladies Home Demonstration Club of Wall. Her life and legacy of love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Opal and her sister, Crystal Faye Kleppner. She is survived by her husband, Henry “Boley” Brodnax, of Wall; her son, Barry Brodnax and his wife Denise, of Wall; her daughter Elliott Menchaca and her husband Ricky, of Wall; three grandchildren, Matthew Brodnax, of San Angelo; Savanna Daniel, of Wall, and Clayton Daniel, of Wall, TX; her Niece, Sherry Crowder, of San Angelo; her nephew, Ronnie Kleppner, of San Angelo and her cousin, Terry Merka, of San Angelo. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Whites officiating. Interment will follow at Wall Protestant Cemetery in Wall, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Clayton Daniel, Matthew Brodnax, Lyle Daniel, Ricky Menchaca, Dale Wehrner and Mitchell Hirt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo, Meals for The Elderly or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

Gilbert "Gil" Oliver Gibson, 71, of San Angelo, Texas, went to the Heavens on December 18, 2017. Gilbert Gibson was born to Parvis O. and Lucille Gibson on August 1, 1946. Gil graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1965. After graduation, Gil joined the United States Navy. He did tours in the Mediterranean Sea and Vietnam areas. He also toured the West Coast from Northern Washington to the Southern area of California. After retiring from the Navy, Gil worked for Grocery Supply and Lighthouse for the Blind. Gil enjoyed playing cards with his friends and dove hunting.
Gil was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Parvola Woodruff, and brother-in-law, Fred. Gil is survived by his son, Sean Gibson of San Angelo and a niece and nephews. His longtime sidekick of 60 years, Henry "Bud" Preidecker, Sr. will miss him dearly.
There will be open visitation, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home. 

Richard Morrissey passed away on December 1, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Born February 17, 1940 in Buffalo, New York
After serving 4 years in the Navy, Richard entered duty with the US Border Patrol in 1970 at Chula Vista, CA. He retired from Manfa, TX as the Chief Border Patrol Agent, February 28, 1997.
Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 27th at 10:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, make donations to a charity of your choice.

Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Day, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo with the Rev. Charles Greenwall officiating. Immediately following the mass, there will be an interment of her ashes in the columbarium. 

Trudy was born in Auburn, Maine to Louis and Loretta LaBerge on October 29, 1934. She went to school in San Diego, California where she married Lawrence “Larry” M. Day on September 25, 1952, in Saint Brigid’s Church. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Trudy put her all into raising six strong children who loved her dearly. During her lifetime, she cared for and supported her children at home, often sacrificing her own needs, while Larry was away on numerous deployments in the military. Her selflessness and never-ending strength was the force that held the family together. She loved gardening, music, dance and being surrounded by her children. She taught her children the value of hard work, thankfulness, and the meaning of family. Trudy had many occupations during her life. One of the most memorable was her position as caregiver for Eli Stokols, son of Dan and Jeanne Stokols of Irvine. From the day she met them, Trudy embraced Eli and he grew to be part of her heart. We will remember her constant encouragement, her strength and wisdom, and her bright smile and laughter. Trudy was a devout Catholic all her life and was a part of Holy Angels Catholic Church where she attended mass every Sunday for over 30 years. Her love, devotion, and caring for others will be felt by many surviving generations. Just thirty days after Larry’s passing, Trudy left us and was reunited with him in heaven and now is celebrating with Our Father for eternity.

Preceding Trudy in death is her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Milton Day, along with her second son, Charles Anthony, and her grandson, Aaron Michael.

Trudy is survived by her five remaining children and their spouses, Lawrence and Valerie Day, Douglas A. Day, Russell and Jennifer Day, Patricia and Erik Pearson and Matthew L. Day; by her brothers and sisters, Connie, Sue, Vee, Andre, and Dennis; by her ten grandchildren, Honey, Jesse, Nathan, Isaac, Ashley, Caleb, Katie, Lauren, Grace, Ethan; and five great-grandchildren. 

We ask that donations or memorials be made in Trudy's name to a Catholic charity of your choice or Holy Angels Catholic Church. 

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Harper's Funeral Home, Holy Angels Catholic Church and all friends and family for your generosity, thoughts, and prayers at this time of loss.

Susan G. Hanna, 63, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Susan was born July 9, 1954 in Abilene, Texas to Pete and Emmalee Prentice. She grew up in Silver and Robert Lee and after graduating from high school, attended Abilene Business College. Susan married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Gary Hanna on September 7, 1974 in Robert Lee, Texas. They shared 43 incredible years together and raised two sons, Christopher and Chad. Susan worked in various positions for Bank of America over 26 years. She loved her customers and the many people she worked with who she considered family. She was a faithful member of Grace Temple Baptist Church. Susan loved the special ladies in her prayer group, who were very dear to her. Most of all she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. In her spare time, she loved being with her grandchildren and doing any and all activities with them. Susan always had a smile on her face for everyone she met. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Pete Prentice and her father-in-law, F.J. Hanna. She is survived by her husband, Gary Hanna, of San Angelo; her sons, Christopher Hanna, and his wife Lindsey, of Hampton, VA, and Chad Hanna and his wife Hunter, of Lawn, TX; her grandchildren, Gracelyn Hanna, Sterlyn Hanna, Colson Hanna, Collyn Hanna, Stratton Hanna and Baine Hanna; her Mother, Emmalee Prentice, of San Angelo; her Mother-in-law, Dortha Hanna, of Lawn, TX her brother and sisters, Connie Prentice, of Abilene, Richard Prentice and his wife Bobbie, of Drummond, OK, and Rhonda Alderman, of Lavon, TX; and many dear nieces and nephews, other family members, and special family friends and co-workers she held so close to her heart.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service celebrating her life will 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Grace Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Sweet officiating. Interment will follow at Robert Lee Cemetery, in Robert Lee, TX. 
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