Monday morning, June 2, 2025, Martin Arthur Johnson departed this world for his forever home. Martin was born to Kennard and Louise Johnson in Sioux City, Iowa on July 15, 1946. With his dad being in the military, they moved around the country wherever they were needed. In 1959, the family settled in Roswell, New Mexico. Before Martin graduated high school in 1965, he met the love of his life, Susan Willingham. After high school, Martin moved to Plainview, Texas for school to become a court reporter. He graduated from the Business College of the Southwest as the fastest stenographer in his class typing on average 200 to 250 words per minute. While in school, Martin married the love of his life, Susan Willingham and moved her to San Antonio as soon as he graduated. His first job was as a freelance stenographer for the City of San Antonio. They then moved to Beeville, Texas where Martin worked for Judge Joe Wade in Bee County, Aransas County and San Patricio County. Martin and Susan had two boys while in Beeville. Then in 1978, an opportunity to work for Judge Steib, opened in San Angelo, Texas. Martin stayed with Tom Green County until Judge Steib retired. He and Susan then started Angelo Reporting, a private stenographer business. After selling Angelo Reporting, Martin continued working for Tom Green County serving with Judge Sutton and then Judge Woodward until his retirement in 2010.

After retiring from the county, Martin and Susan began to travel. Cruising was a favorite pastime as was traveling all over the United States to watch their grandchildren play and coach, volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, football and run cross country. Martin could be found sitting front row at all his grandkids’ sporting events and cheering them and their teammates on. Martin also enjoyed time spent at the coast. We are not sure if it was his love of fishing or eating fresh shrimp that drew him to the coast, but his love of the area was passed down to his kids and grandkids.

Martin loved teaching his grandkids, especially about animals. It didn’t matter if was horses, cows, goats, dogs, rabbits, fish or birds. He loved them all. Any animal lucky to find itself at the Johnson house was a blessed animal indeed. Martin also had a passion for early 70’s style pickups (which he had dreams of restoring one day) and Harley Davidson motorcycles. This fascination started in his teen years while spending time working in his Dad’s Harley Davidson shop in Roswell, New Mexico. Martin always had the coolest car or bike around and could fix just about anything on his hotrods and motorcycles.

Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Kennard and Louise Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Susan, their two boys, Rick (Stacy) Johnson and Kenneth (Chris) Johnson, his grandchildren, Jami Dale, Kodie Johnson, Corie Swagger, Blake Johnson, Rylie Clements and Kyle Johnson and great grandchildren James Stanley, Abbi Dale, Bennett Dale and Ophelia Johnson. He is also survived by his sister Margaret (Dale) Turner.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cornerstone Christian School of San Angelo, Athletic Department, 1502 N. Jefferson St, San Angelo, TX 76901. A family graveside service will be held in Roswell, New Mexico at a later date.

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Bounbek Ray Phongsavanhthong who departed this life on June 2, 2025, just shy of his 72nd birthday. He was born on June 16, 1953, and throughout his long and fruitful life he was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a man of quiet strength and unwavering kindness.

Bounbek Ray is survived by his beloved wife: Touy he also leaves behind his three cherished daughters – Maggie, Dawn, and Linda with their spouses David, Steven, and Xang as well as his six grandkids – Danny, Justin, Sean, Brandon, Cameron, Ava and one great granddaughter Olivia.

All of whom carry forward his legacy of love, resilience, and family devotion.

A man of deep values, Bounbek Ray’s life was defined by humility, dedication to his loved ones, and a gentle wisdom that touched all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts and lives of those he held dear and the countless moments of joy, laughter, and wisdom he shared.

A family service will be held in his honor on June 7, 2025, at 01:00pm at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd San Angelo TX 76904. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the love and support they have received during this time and invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Bounbek Ray’s wonderful life.

Carey Ross Smith, 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Regency House Assisted Living in San Angelo.

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

Mr. Smith was born August 22, 2930 in Hempstead to Jessie Crockett and Myrtle (Anderson) Smith. Carey was the youngest of eight children.

Carey was a veteran of the US Army, school teacher and Arizona cattle rancher . Carey enjoyed western dancing up to just weeks prior to his passing. Carey was a remarkable inspiration with a grounded character and clever sense of humor.

Survivors include his only daughter, Elona Duell of Jupiter, Florida. Carey is preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Glenda (McClure) Smith, on January 10, 2021.

Carey will be deeply missed until joined in Heaven.

Frances Thomason, age 90, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. 

She was born on August 24, 1934 in Louise, TX to Jim F. and Emma Olsovsky Orsak. Frances attended San Angelo High School and later married Garner Thomason on September 19, 1954. She and her husband shared two children together and staying home raising her girls became her primary focus.

She will always be remembered for her love for her family.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Garner Thomason; parents, Jim and Emma Orsak; Brothers, Alfonse (Tex), Jerry, Julius, Alfred, Willie, and Raymond; and sister, Edith Orsak Hudec. She is survived by her children, Pam Phelps, and Terry Feathers (Dean) all of San Angelo; her most precious granddaughters, Chrissey Phelps of San Angelo, Lacey Taylor (Josh) of DuPont, WA, and Dana Fernandes (Clay) of Wink, TX; her pride and joy great-grandchildren, Cade Taylor, Layton Fernandes, Grace and Ava Phelps, Wrenley Taylor, Kolee Fernandes, and Delaney Fernandes; sister-in-laws, Elizabeth Orsak and Betty Orsak; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

An open visitation for Frances will be held Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903. A graveside service will occur Friday, June 6, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905.

Barbara Leura Morris, age 88, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

She was born on February 11, 1937 in Lamesa, TX to Clay and Leura Stevenson. Barbara attended Central High School and graduated in the class of '55 and later went on to be the co-owner of San Angelo Dental Lab. Barbara married Alvin Morris on April 4, 1955 and together they had 4 children.

Barbara had a passion for gardening and will always be remembered for her good heart and being the matriarch of the family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Alvin Morris; parents, Clay and Leura Stevenson; and grandson, Nathan Anthony Mayoral. She is survived by her children, Steven Alvin Morris and wife Emma of League City, TX, Deborah Woods of San Angelo, TX, Stacie Wilkinson and Husband Mike Wilkinson of Greensboro, NC, and Natalie Morris of San Angelo; Grandchildren, Bryce, Gavin, Steven, and Stephanie; Great-Grandchildren, Alyssa, Bobbi Rose, Tori, Hayley, Ryley, Jackson, Linken, Olivia, Ellie, and Mikaila.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a memorial donation to Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo or the American Heart Association.

It is with great sadness that the family of Adelina Saldivar announce her passing on June 2, 2025.

She is proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, Candelario Saldivar.

Adelina Saldivar will be greatly missed by her children. Steven and wife Becky, Jimmy and wife Lolly, Rudy and wife Lilly, Issac and wife Miranda and her daughter Candi Saldivar.

Her grandchildren Zachary and wife Hannah, Adelina and husband Jacob, Lexi, Robby, Jacob, Joseph, Alicia and husband Joey, Isabella, Seth, Micaela, and Solomon Saldivar. As well as great-grandchildren, Knox, Theo Saldivar and Alana Falcon.

Adelina's legacy will be her love for God first and her love for her family. Her absence will forever be felt. 

Visitation will be held at Love Funeral Home in Eldorado 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday June 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Eldorado at 10:00 AM on Thursday June 5, 2025 with interment to follow at Eldorado cemetery. 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of June 2, 2025, of Robert H. Odom, a cherished and loving husband, father, granddad, PawPaw and soon to be great granddad.

As per his wishes there will be no visitation and a private interment at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

A life well lived!

Gone but never forgotten

Barbara Ann Strain, of San Angelo, passed away surrounded by family on May 31, 2025 at the age of 77. She was born on December 27, 1947 in Colorado City Texas to parents Curtis and Artie (Hartsfield) Dossey.

She was an only child and lived in Corpus Christi before moving to San Angelo at the age of 12. She met Alfred Strain when she was 14 and they were married three years later. She graduated from Central High School in the summer of 1965 after doubling up her junior and senior year so she could marry the love of her life.

She had her first child, Michael Strain, in 1968. Shortly after, she started her business by buying out all of the wigs from JCPenney during a closeout sale. That grew into Barbara’s Mad Rags, Wigs and Bags. She sold her business in 1973 after her second child, Missie Strain Jost, was born. She bought it back two years later. Around 1980, she opened her second store, Pick and Save, a mother daughter matching clothing boutique. Her third store, Sassy Fox, opened in 1983. She closed Pick and Save in 1984 and by the late 80s Barbara had closed the Sherwood Way location to focus on the best customer service possible with just one store. Sassy Fox moved to its present location on Concho Avenue in 1996.

Barbara had too many talents to list, but many remember the years that she made earrings to match every outfit in Sassy Fox. She designed one of a kind jewelry and clothes for decades. Her pride in her work was evident in the countless features in magazines and the many outstanding business women awards that she won over the years. She truly loved being in Sassy Fox, working with our great team and visiting with countless customers that had also become very good friends. Even in the hospital, she was enjoying working with her daughter on a clothing order just days before she went to heaven.

She is survived by Alfred Strain, her loving husband of almost 60 years and their two children and six grandchildren. Their son, Michael Strain, and his wife, Michelle, O’Brien Strain and their children Morgan, Meadow and Miley Strain. Their daughter, Missie Strain Jost, and her husband Jeffrey Jost and their children Taylor, Jake and Justin Jost.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 6, 2025 at The Life Church with Pastor Walt Landers officiating. The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Marye Steadham, 94, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Eden, TX.  A complete obituary will be posted once finalized.

Funeral Service will be held on June 4, 2025 at Eden Funeral Home, at 2:00pm. Burial to follow at Eden Cemetery.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 

Jose Eliazar Domínguez de Luna, “Pacho", passed away peacefully in his humble home on May 29, 2025, just five days before his 67th birthday, after declining in health following the necessary amputation of his foot. 

Jose was a man of unwavering faith, a dedicated husband to Cruz Irma Herrera for 35 years, and a loving father to his children. His strength and determination to keep moving forward in life will always be a part of his legacy. 

In 1996, Jose Eliazar and Cruz Irma moved to the USA from Mexico and established a forever home in Sonora for their children, where he instilled the importance of hard work, education, honesty, and kindness. 

Jose was known for his ability to create friendships. He could start up a conversation with anyone anywhere despite language barriers; he knew no stranger. He was a lifelong learner; he prioritized education and despite not having the financial opportunity to further his own education past sixth grade in Mexico, he worked hard to earn his GED as an adult here in the USA while working for the City of Sonora in public works. He took pride in his daughters and son graduating from SHS and always encouraged his grandchildren to do well in school; he was a Bronco fan! He leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a deep appreciation for the simple and important things in life. 

Jose is survived by his four children--Karla Patricia, Edna Rubi, Josue Elias, and Yailin Isamara; five grandchildren--Carolina Guadalupe, Edgar Elias, Victor Eliazar, Aleyna Marie, and Adrian Guillermo; and nine siblings--Paulina Sandate, Jesus Dominguez, Desiderio Dominguez, Ana Lilia Rocha, Bertha Rosa Gonzalez, Alma Gomez, Raul Dominguez, Juanita Valderrama, and Magdalena Hernández, 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Elias Dominguez Muñoz and Bertha de Luna Lozoya, his wife Cruz Irma Herrera Mendez, and his brother Alberto Dominguez de Luna. Visitation will be held at Love Funeral Home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 am-9 pm and Sunday June 8, 2025, from 9 am-1:45 pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm at the Sonora Cemetery Pavilion. 

In lieu of flowers should you feel so inclined, you are welcome to make a contribution to Sonora ISD for graduating Broncos and their futures or to Hospice of San Angelo, whose incredible staff consistently went above and beyond to make sure his final days and weeks were peaceful in his own home. 

"Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece." Filipenses 4:13

José Eliazar Domínguez de Luna, “Pacho”, falleció tranquilamente y en paz en su humilde hogar el 29 de mayo de 2025, apenas cinco días antes de cumplir 67 años, tras deteriorarse su salud después de la necesaria amputación de su pie.

José fue un hombre de fe inquebrantable, un esposo dedicado a Cruz Irma Herrera durante 35 años y un padre amoroso para sus hijos. Su fuerza y ​​determinación para seguir adelante siempre formarán parte de su legado.

En 1996, José Eliazar y Cruz Irma se mudaron a los EE. UU. desde México y establecieron un hogar permanente en Sonora para sus hijos, donde inculcó la importancia del trabajo duro, la educación, la honestidad y la amabilidad.

José era conocido por su capacidad para forjar amistades. Podía entablar conversaciones con cualquier persona en cualquier lugar, a pesar de las barreras del idioma; para el no había ningún desconocido. Fue un aprendiz constante; priorizó la educación y, a pesar de no tener la oportunidad económica de continuar sus estudios después del sexto grado en México, se esforzó por obtener su GED como adulto aquí en Estados Unidos, mientras trabajaba para la Ciudad de Sonora en obras públicas. Se enorgullecía de la graduación de sus hijas e hijo de la preparatoria SHS y siempre animaba a sus nietos a tener un buen rendimiento escolar; ¡era un fanático de los Broncos! Deja un legado de amor, compasión y un profundo aprecio por las cosas sencillas e importantes de la vida. 

A José le sobreviven sus cuatro hijos: Karla Patricia, Edna Rubi, Josué Elías y Yailin Isamara; cinco nietos: Carolina Guadalupe, Edgar Elías, Víctor Eliazar, Aleyna Marie y Adrián Guillermo; y nueve hermanos: Paulina Sandate, Jesús Domínguez, Desiderio Domínguez, Ana Lilia Rocha, Bertha Rosa González, Alma Gómez, Raúl Domínguez, Juanita Valderrama y Magdalena Hernández,

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, José Elías Domínguez Muñoz y Bertha de Luna Lozoya, su esposa, Cruz Irma Herrera Méndez, y su hermano, Alberto Domínguez de Luna. El funeral se llevará a cabo en la Funeraria Love el sábado 7 de junio de 2025, de 9:00 am a 9:00 pm, y el domingo 8 de junio de 2025, de 9:00am a 1:45 pm, seguido de una Celebración de Vida y entierro a las 2:00 pm en el Pabellón del Cementerio de Sonora.

En lugar de flores, si así lo desea, puede hacer una contribución al Sonora ISD para los Broncos que se gradúan y su futuro o al Hospice of San Angelo, cuyo increíble personal constantemente hizo todo lo posible para asegurarse de que sus últimos días y semanas fueran tranquilos en su propia casa.