Julia Ann Albarado Cortez , 82, entered eternal life with Jesus her Lord peacefully from her home with her family by her side on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was born in Miles, Texas, and is preceded into the Presence of God by her parents Margarito & Elidia Albarado; and her only son, Donald Jake Cortez. Julia was a faithful servant of the Lord who had a passion for caring for others, especially the elderly. After a rewarding career, she retired from Baptist Memorial and continued to care and pray for all those she dearly loved. Julia is survived by her daughters, Deborah & Joe Flores of Abilene, TX; Nora Roberts; Dorothy & Johnny Ochoa; Julia Richey, all of San Angelo, TX; DeeAnn & Fabian Villalobos; daughter-in-law Sylvia Cortez all of Irving, TX, and three generations of grandchildren. She had a very special relationship with her granddaughters, Selena, Roxanne, & Jada who shared her home and whom she helped raise as her own children. A Celebration of Life begins with Viewing at 9AM with The Holy Rosary at 7PM on Tuesday, May 30th at Johnson's Funeral Home and Holy Mass on Wednesday, May 31st, at 10AM at St Mary's Catholic Church with Interment at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Marc Flores, Jimmy Salas, JR. Ochoa, Jonathan Ochoa, Joshua Kemp, and Joseph Kemp. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of San Angelo, POB 471, San Angelo, TX 76902.We especially thank Shirley, Debbie, Elena, Ray & Ian of HOSA, for their compassion & kindness to our family. God Bless You and Keep You. Condolence messages can be left for the family at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

Henry Martinez Hogeda, 78, of San Angelo, TX passed away May 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Eden, TX on June 29, 1938. He Married the love of his life Ofelia Garza on February 27, 1965. He lived a great life with his beloved wife of 52 years. Although Henry only had a third grade education he had ambition and dreams that he would go on to fulfill, making his family proud! Henry began his working life as a carpet layer before pursing his passion as a cook. He gained his culinary skills while serving his country. After his military career in the Army, Henry began his new journey as a cook at restaurant's such as Lowake Steak House, Little Mexico in Beaumont Texas and then Zentner's in Rowena before venturing out to fulfill his dream of becoming a restaurant owner. In 1973 Henry opened his first restaurant on Randolph Street now known as Martin Luther King Drive where Franco's Restaurant now exist. His passion for cooking and determination led to bigger and better restaurants like Henry's on N. Chadbourne, Enrique's at the Paseo, Little Henry's, Papa Enrique's on Pulliam, Henry's Steakhouse and Erique's in Abilene. His most successful and famous restaurant would be the Henry's Restaurant on Sherwood Way. He took pride in creating new dishes, remodeling and improving the restaurant. People would say Henry was a hard man to work for which is true, but only because he wanted the best for his customers and nothing less. He appreciated every customer and employee from the bottom of his heart. He would always say that " without happy customers there would be no Henry's Restaurant. " One of his motto's was " If you loved it, tell others, if you didn't tell me". He was well-known by his family, friends, employees, and customers as a dedicated, hardworking, firm and at the same time humorous person. He always stayed busy whether it was cooking at work, working on his yard, cleaning the pool, or just simply cleaning anything and everything! Henry was a successful businessman with his family working right along side him every day. He enjoyed taking vacations with his family especially traveling to his favorite destination Las Vegas. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild. He loved traveling to San Antonio to visit his daughter Karen, but after his great grandchild was born, those trips became more and more frequent. Henry was a very generous man who helped countless of people. He would buy homes, renovate them so that his employees could have a place to live. He donated to several organizations in the community . He felt blessed so he would bless others. He really enjoyed life and made the best of what life handed him. Henry was diagnosed with lung cancer and battled the disease for five months. Though his battle was short...his family is grateful to God for the quality time spent with him. All the prayers, talks, meals and family time will forever be remembered and cherished by his family. Henry leaves behind a tremendous legacy to the San Angelo community. His son Henry Jr. and daughter Rosa Torres know that it is going to be a tremendous challenge to fill those shoes, but intend on making their dad proud. He was survived by Henry Hogeda, Jr. ( San Angelo), Richard Hogeda ( Abliene), Rosa Torres and husband Steve (San Angelo); Karen Barreto and husband Willie ( San Antonio); Gloria Saenz and husband Rolando (Sugarland) daughter-in-law Linda Hogeda (San Angelo) and grandchildren Candice and Brandon Noriega, Brianna Soliz, Madelyn Torres, Noe Hogeda, Jr. Lisa Hogeda, Eric Hogeda, Raymond Villanueva, Rolando " Dito" Saenz, Jr. Stepahanie Ayvin, and Jeremy Dotson and wife Nicole; Great Grandchildern Tristen Noriega, Grey Dotson. Henry is preceded in death by his son Noe Hogeda Sr. (San Angelo); parents Severo Hogeda and Cruz Martinez Hogeda; brother Elias Hogeda and sister Otillia Guttierez. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral , Thursday, May 25, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to God, family, friends, employees, doctors, customers, and everyone who kept them in their hearts and prayers. Because of you the family will walk and not crawl, swim and not drown, live and not die!!Henry Martinez Hogeda, 78, of San Angelo, TX passed away May 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Eden, TX on June 29, 1938. He Married the love of his life Ofelia Garza on February 27, 1965. He lived a great life with his beloved wife of 52 years. Although Henry only had a third grade education he had ambition and dreams that he would go on to fulfill, making his family proud! Henry began his working life as a carpet layer before pursing his passion as a cook. He gained his culinary skills while serving his country. After his military career in the Army, Henry began his new journey as a cook at restaurant's such as Lowake Steak House, Little Mexico in Beaumont Texas and then Zentner's in Rowena before venturing out to fulfill his dream of becoming a restaurant owner. In 1973 Henry opened his first restaurant on Randolph Street now known as Martin Luther King Drive where Franco's Restaurant now exist. His passion for cooking and determination led to bigger and better restaurants like Henry's on N. Chadbourne, Enrique's at the Paseo, Little Henry's, Papa Enrique's on Pulliam, Henry's Steakhouse and Erique's in Abilene. His most successful and famous restaurant would be the Henry's Restaurant on Sherwood Way. He took pride in creating new dishes, remodeling and improving the restaurant. People would say Henry was a hard man to work for which is true, but only because he wanted the best for his customers and nothing less. He appreciated every customer and employee from the bottom of his heart. He would always say that " without happy customers there would be no Henry's Restaurant. " One of his motto's was " If you loved it, tell others, if you didn't tell me". He was well-known by his family, friends, employees, and customers as a dedicated, hardworking, firm and at the same time humorous person. He always stayed busy whether it was cooking at work, working on his yard, cleaning the pool, or just simply cleaning anything and everything! Henry was a successful businessman with his family working right along side him every day. He enjoyed taking vacations with his family especially traveling to his favorite destination Las Vegas. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchild. He loved traveling to San Antonio to visit his daughter Karen, but after his great grandchild was born, those trips became more and more frequent. Henry was a very generous man who helped countless of people. He would buy homes, renovate them so that his employees could have a place to live. He donated to several organizations in the community . He felt blessed so he would bless others. He really enjoyed life and made the best of what life handed him. Henry was diagnosed with lung cancer and battled the disease for five months. Though his battle was short...his family is grateful to God for the quality time spent with him. All the prayers, talks, meals and family time will forever be remembered and cherished by his family. Henry leaves behind a tremendous legacy to the San Angelo community. His son Henry Jr. and daughter Rosa Torres know that it is going to be a tremendous challenge to fill those shoes, but intend on making their dad proud. He was survived by Henry Hogeda, Jr. ( San Angelo), Richard Hogeda ( Abliene), Rosa Torres and husband Steve (San Angelo); Karen Barreto and husband Willie ( San Antonio); Gloria Saenz and husband Rolando (Sugarland) daughter-in-law Linda Hogeda (San Angelo) and grandchildren Candice and Brandon Noriega, Brianna Soliz, Madelyn Torres, Noe Hogeda, Jr. Lisa Hogeda, Eric Hogeda, Raymond Villanueva, Rolando " Dito" Saenz, Jr. Stepahanie Ayvin, and Jeremy Dotson and wife Nicole; Great Grandchildern Tristen Noriega, Grey Dotson. Henry is preceded in death by his son Noe Hogeda Sr. (San Angelo); parents Severo Hogeda and Cruz Martinez Hogeda; brother Elias Hogeda and sister Otillia Guttierez. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral , Thursday, May 25, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to God, family, friends, employees, doctors, customers, and everyone who kept them in their hearts and prayers. Because of you the family will walk and not crawl, swim and not drown, live and not die!!

Donald Joseph Woehl joined our precious Sterling "Owee" in Heaven on Monday, May 22, 2017. He lived his life to the fullest, and did it his way. He loved the Lord, his family, fishing and farming. If you were looking for him, you could guarantee that you could find him out in the fields on the tractor. Donald was born to Willie B. Woehl and Irene Bacuum Woehl on February 13, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a star quarterback at Fairview High School, and later served in the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Sterling Joseph Woehl; his brothers William L. Woehl, Herbert Arlin Woehl; his sister Patricia Ann Woehl; his brother-in-law's; John Stanton and David Hedrick; and a niece, Stephanie Elaine Woehl. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Patricia Ann Burkhalter Woehl; his sons Courtney Joesph Woehl and wife Dawn, and Bennett Joseph Woehl; grandchildren Caden, Connor, Jordan, and Jacob; his brother Harvey James Woehl; sisters Shirley Stanton and Darlene Hedrick; sister-in-law's Marcella Woehl, Virginia Woehl, Julia Burkhalter, and Rosalinda Baker; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donald was only 2 pounds when he was born, and although he was literally brought home in a shoe box, he always made sure to live life outside the box. His family was his number one priority, and he always made a point of stopping by Courtney and Dawn's house every day before leaving the fields for the day. Pallbearers will be Arlin Woehl, Andy Woehl, Richard Woehl, Connor Woehl, Caden Woehl, and Robert Field. Rosary will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. on May 24, 2017, and Catholic Funeral Service being held at 10:00 on May 25, 2017 at St. Ambrose in Wall, with internment to follow at St. Ambrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the charity of your choice, or an Alzheimer's Foundation.

Monta Joye Kolster, 92, of San Angelo, passed away at Community Medical Center on May 20, 2017. She was born in Comanche County to William Leamon Byrum and Lillian Briam. Monta grew up in Knickerbocker, and later retired from Ethicon. After retirement, Monta thoroughly enjoyed feeding her humming birds. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 73 years, Herbert X. Kolster, Sr.; her daughter, Gloria Jean Clifton, and grandson, Doug Clifton. She is survived by her daughter, Marian Couture; son, Mike Kolster; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. A family visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Johnson's Funeral Home

Well, it is obvious that if you are reading this I am gone. While I have your attention, let me share my story. I was born in New York City January 25, 1950. My parents are Wilfredo De Jesus, who unbelievably, outlived me and is still alive at 95 years old and my mom Carmen, who is deceased. I also had a sister, Dory Hayes, who is deceased as well.

In 1969, I met Gabriel Garza, a handsome young man from Texas and fell in love with him. We married after a 3 1/2 year courtship. After 3 years of living in upstate New York, I got pregnant with Lisa, my beautiful daughter. Later when Lisa was born, we relocated to San Angelo, TX. At first, I was reluctant to move but have come to love it. (It was also less expensive to live here than in New York). When we moved here, we were sort of a unique couple for west Texas. Me a "black" Puerto Rican and Gabriel a "white" Mexican. Some would even say, "What did he see in her"? However, when you came to know me, didn't you agree with him? I was a beautiful person. He would often refer to me as his "ROSE FROM SPANISH HARLEM". By the way, I was born and raised in Spanish Harlem, get it?

When we got married, Gabriel told me I would never have to get a job, just be a homemaker. Hey, I was more than happy to do that! However, when we had to put a can opener on lay-a-way at Montgomery Ward, I thought, I had better get a job. I worked at a bank for a year and then joined Gabriel at GTE/VERIZON and worked there for 22 years, where I made many good friends that still remembered me after years of being retired. I guess it was my honest and witty personality that made an impact on them.

While all of this was going on, my daughter gave birth to a handsome son, our only grandson, Jordan. We were fortunate to see him grow from a boy to a young man in our home.

Additionally, we were blessed to raise in our home another beautiful daughter, actually my first cousin, Jessica. For someone who thought she would never have children my house was filled rather quickly.

My greatest joy, though, was having served Jehovah God for over 50 years. By serving Him, I was able to witness to countless people in both New York and Texas. I came to be part of a family of over 8 million fellow servants of Jehovah around the world. 

In the beginning of my story, I mentioned that I was gone, but am not. While it is true I am not with "y’all" now, I continue to exist in God's memory, waiting for his call and I will answer (Job 14:15). That is when we will meet up again in a paradise here on earth, where God will “wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore”. (Rev. 21:4). 

My family and I would like to thank all the family, friends, and caregivers that were involved in my care both in the hospital and at home. Those family members that I had the opportunity to visit with in my last days have clear instructions from me…don’t let me down! 

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2021 Pulliam Street, San Angelo, TX 76905.

John Brent Kedziora, 64, of San Antonio, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Katy, Texas. He was born to Carl John and Gloria Kedziora on January 17, 1953 in San Antonio. John worked as a Gas Compressor mechanic most of his life and eventually became a Field Supervisor until he retired from the oilfield in 2009. John was a hardworking man and very know legible in this field. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. John took up a hobby of gardening, learned from his parents at their home. He also liked to spend his spare time on mechanical projects and working on his trucks and motors of any size. John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. 
Survivors include his daughter, Kristina Kedziora; son, Kristopher Kedziora and his wife, Noelle; mother of his children, Karen Kedziora; sister, Deborah Kedziora; grandchildren, Kayden and Ava Peters, and Austin Kedziora; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. 
There will be an open time of visitation on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Johnson's Funeral Home from 2:00-7:00 PM for those wishing to pay respects and sign the guestbook. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.