Harlan "Ronnie" Welch passed away on November 6, 2016 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. 

Ronnie was born in Temple, Texas to Tully and Eunice Welch on July 28, 1942. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1961 and joined the Marine Corps soon after, serving in Japan and Korea before earning an honorable discharge shortly before the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following that he returned to San Angelo and joined the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, serving 20 years in fisheries management before moving to MHMR until retirement. 

Ronnie is survived by his mother Eunice Welch, his son Tim Welch and grandsons Ethan and Trent Welch of San Angelo, his sister Karen Tims and Joe Alford of San Angelo, niece Tammy Gully of San Angelo and great nephews Layton and Ryan Gully,, nephew Kevin Tims and Rachel Tims of Celina, great niece and nephew Samantha Tims, and Austin Tims of Celina.

Ronnie was an avid fisherman and liked nothing better than to “set out lines” with his friends and grandsons. He enjoyed having fish fries, cooking brisket, and frying turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If it involved family and his many friends Ronnie was ready to go. If it involved the grandchildren, nephews, and niece he was the first one there.

Ronnie had numerous friends including Bill and Ann Follis, Gene and Iris Warren, James and Caroline Williams, and Roger Hagood, lifelong friend and fellow Marine to name a few. He missed working with his MHMR family but maintained contact with them after retirement. Ronnie busied himself with home improvement projects, trying to spoil his grandkids, and looking after his mother.

The Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home.

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

Roberto Acevedo Rodriguez (Yayi) 64, of San Angelo, TX died November 1, 2016 at his residence. 320 W. 11th surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in San Angelo, TX June 14, 1952 to Santiago Lasoya Rodriguez and Natividad Acevedo. Survivors include his loving wife Ayda Lombrana Rodriguez of San Angelo, TX. Three daughters and two sons, Jose and Rebecca Hernandez of Dallas, TX, Charles Williams and Rachel Corona, of San Angelo, TX, Hugo and Armendina Garcia of San Angelo, TX, Roberto Jr. and Stephanie Rodriguez of San Angelo, TX, Armando Rodriguez and Raquel Biera of San Angelo, TX; 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister, Santiago Rodriguez Jr. of Amarillo, TX Johnny Rodriguez of San Angelo, TX, Paul Rodriguez of Victoria, TX, and Ignacio and Elsa Juarez of San Angelo, TX. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow in Belvedere Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bisente Gaitan, Paul Rodriguez, Richard Martinez, Gilbert Martinez, Shawn Rodriguez, and Brandon Rodriguez. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

Reagan Benjamin “Benjie” Bennett, 67, of San Angelo passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 in San Angelo. Benjie was born December 6, 1948 to R.B. Bennett, Jr. and Dorothea Teel Vandevanter. He grew up in San Angelo and after graduating from Rankin High School joined the United States Marine Corp. Benjie served his country proudly and honorably in Battery G., 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Platoon # 322 achieving the rank of Corporal. During his service in the U.S. Marine Corp he was awarded numerous commendation medals during the Vietnam War with one of them being a Purple Heart. After his time in the service, he came back to his home town and worked as a diesel mechanic for over 20 years at several local companies. Benjie was a loving son and brother and a very happy person by nature. In his spare time, he loved playing darts and hanging out with his extended family at the Lone Wolf Pub. He was also a very proud member of the VFW. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Benjie was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his 3 Brothers, Barry Bennett and his wife Janice, of San Angelo, Bodie Bennett and his wife, Wanda, of Rankin, TX., and Shane Vandevanter, of San Angelo. A private service will be held on the family ranch at a later time. 
Semper Fi! Benjie!
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Paul Duane Pillsbury, 65, of San Angelo went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in San Angelo. Paul was born August 2, 1951 in Key West Florida to Rowland and Shirley Pillsbury. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School in Charleston, S.C., then enlisted in the United States Navy when he was 17 in 1968. Paul served his country proudly and honorably for 20 years having achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer before his retirement in 1988. He married the love of his life Virginia Owens on October 26, 1985 and they shared 31 beautiful years together. After his retirement from the United States Navy, Paul went to work for Angelo State University in 1995. He became the Associate Director of Mechanical Services for ASU and retired from there after 20 years of loyal service. Paul was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, being at home and adored living in San Angelo. He was a true family man at heart. Paul also had many interests and hobbies. He loved electronics and building things, as he was never idle. He also had a great love of the sea, being outdoors, cooking out and camping. He loved taking trips to special places and traveling in general. Paul’s love and devotion to his family will live on in our hearts forever! He was preceded in death by his parents, his son James Garrett, and grandson Donnie Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Pillsbury, of San Angelo; his children, Diane Jones and her husband Ross, of Irving, Gloria Barnett, of McKinney, Lori Garrett, of Canton, Wanda Griggs and her husband Mike, of Charlotte, N.C., and Joy Norman and her husband David, of McKinney; 12 Grandchildren and Numerous Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving Aunt Harriett Burg Brook. The Memorial Service will be 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Jill Fulghum officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or the “Water for All” program at Southland Baptist Church. 

Noemi E Ramirez, 83, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on August 11, 1933 to Jose and Patrocinio (Alonzo) Esquivel in Del Rio, TX. Noemi worked as a quality control inspector for R. G. Barry for 34 years. She was a member of Word of Life Assembly of God church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Jose Esquivel, Jr., Refugia Talamantes, Felicita A. Rabago, Felix Esquivel, Sr., Fernando Esquivel and Alejandra "Dina" Charles.

Survivors include daughters, Ruth Ann (Mario) Perez of Weslaco, Patsy (J R) Rodriguez of Houston, sons, Ruben (Vanessa) Ramirez of San Angelo, Mike (Lori) Ramirez of Weslaco, grandchildren; Clint James Perez, Sara Ann Neie, Jon Marc Rafael Perez, Katie Ann Perez, Eleazar Rodriguez, III, Joseph Ryan Rodriguez, Lauryn Ramirez, Marissa Valdez, Miranda Ramirez, Alyssa Ramirez, Brandon Ramirez, Emily Joy Ramirez, Caleb Ramirez, great-grandchildren, Hayden Neie and Addilyn Valdez.


Viewing will be 1:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday October 30, 2016 with a prayer service at 7:00pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 12:00noon Monday, October 31, 2016, at the Word of Life Assembly of God church. Burial will take place in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family wants to give a special thank you to Gretel and the staff at Kindred hospice.

Mark Steven Brown passed from our earthly home into our Lord’s arms Oct. 26, 2016, while setting up for a training class that he loved to do. Mark was a very devoted Christian husband, father, brother, friend, pilot and teacher. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, Sept. 18, 1954, to Elizabeth (Betty) and Robert (Bob) Brown. He enjoyed going back in August to find places where he was born, lived as an infant and managed a drive-in movie theater after college graduation.

Mark was a member of the San Angelo First Assembly of God Church on Edmund Boulevard. He taught JAMS classes (Jesus and me) to children ages four to six years old for many years. He was thrilled when the children accepted Jesus as their savior. It also excited him when the children got older and gave him hugs and told him what was going on in their lives. 

Continuing education was Marks passion. He was a Central High School graduate class of 1973. Where he was one day short of 12 years perfect attendance. He was also Angelo State University BBA graduate 1977 and a BBA Finance in 1979. He enjoyed college life as a Delta Sig Fraternity member. He later received his series 7 license for stocks and bonds broker and insurance licenses. He also followed in his brother’s footsteps working in high school in the movie theater business from security to management roles of the Texas, Sherwood Way, Village, and drive inn movie theaters in San Angelo and Lubbock. His passion was teaching and later in his life he taught TABC (Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission) training courses, First Aid/CPR courses, and CHL (Concealed Handgun Classes) in our Practical Training School on Howard Street. He saved many lives and wanted to be a positive person for our community.

As a person with a generous heart to his fellow man and to the San Angelo Community he was honored to have more than 15 years of perfect attendance with the San Angelo Westside Rotary Club, where he worked to become president. He later volunteered as a Lion and was a charter member of the Concho Valley Law Enforcement Lions Club in 2011 and also the Eastside Lions Club. He served as District 2-A1 Alert Chairman for several years. Mark and his wife were honored with a Lions International Presidential Award in 2012 in the district winter conference. He served on the Eastside Lions Club board until his passing.

A devoted family man, Mark is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, whom he called his “bride”, Carole Anne Cavallero-Brown; precious step-children, Said Lee Pierce-Brown, that he raised from a year old, the light of his world, of Manassas, Virginia, Heidi Lucia Sadie Garza-Bunkua and husband Tom; and their two sons Kenneth and Kyle of Stone Ridge, Virginia, Michele Rene Garza- Burgman and husband Isaac and their daughter Gabriella and son Isaiah of Stone Ridge, Virginia, Victoria Lee Garza-Hobgood and husband Ben and their two sons Nicholas and Ryan of Sterling, Virginia and Robert Molina and wife Juliette of Dallas. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel Brown and wife Anita and their children Audress, Lisa, and Phillip of San Angel and Paul Brown and wife Ginger of San Angelo and children Sarah Brown-Brewer and husband Josh, Jeremy and wife Laura, and Justin Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins from Indiana, Illinois and Nevada who he enjoyed pulling pranks with.

As a long time, teacher, his wishes were to continue giving and teaching and did this in life as well as death. He chose to donate his corneas to the San Angelo Lions Eye Bank and his body to the Texas Tech Willed Body Program for teaching and research.

The family would like to thank Shannon Cardiologist Dr. Samia Benslimane, and Community Cardiologist Dr. Michael Blanc and his Shannon diabetic Dr. Chadi Richeh for giving Mark quality care throughout his years.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to San Angelo Lions Eye Bank or San Angelo Lions Charities.
Honorary pallbearers: Mark Lowery, Kenny Gully, Jerry Kasner, Robert Routt, Hollis Farris, Sterling Blackmond, Colgate Spinks, Julio Saldana, and Kerry Armisted. Each of these men were life-long friends and had a special place in Mark’s heart.

Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at San Angelo First Assembly of God on Edmund Boulevard with
the Reverend Landon Henry officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Our sweet little angel and princess Elisa Nevaeh Garcia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Elisa was born July 6, 2014 in San Angelo, Texas to Abel and Lupe Garcia. A true miracle at birth she was a fighter from the day she was born and defied all the odds. She was the pillar of courage and strength and the light of her mother’s life and Daddy’s “Baby.” She will remain in our hearts forever! Elisa was preceded in death by her Grandfathers, Baldo Martinez, II and Paul Garcia. She is survived by her parents Abel and Lupe Garcia, grandparents James and Ruth C. Rupp of San Angelo, Tx and Lupe Martinez of Olton, Tx. She is also survived by her sisters, Paula Nadine Garcia, Jessica Lynn Garcia, Annabel Marie Garcia, Rebecca Grace Garcia, Adriana Michelle Garcia and one brother, David Jonas Garcia, all of San Angelo. Along with numerous Aunts, Uncles and other family members. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Church of Pentecost, 2028 Edmund Blvd., in San Angelo. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Church of Pentecost in San Angelo with Rev. John Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff at Hospice of San Angelo for all their loving care and devotion to Elisa since the day she was born. 

Diana Elizabeth Shawn, 99, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2016, in San Angelo. Diana was born August 20, 1917 in Camden, New Jersey to Anthony and Katherine Bulich. She grew up in Catskill, New York and graduated from Catskill High School. Diana became a loving homemaker and raised three beautiful children, Lorna Roger and David. She devoted her life to her family and while raising her children worked in different professions. In her spare time, Diana loved travelingand seeing shows in New York, decorating her home and making things beautiful, and loved hiking and camping and being outdoors. Most of all, she enjoyed baking. She was an incredible cook and loved to cook for her family and friends. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Lorna, her son, Roger and 2 Sisters, Mary and Mildred Bulich. She is survived by her Son, David Shawn, of San Angelo; her Grandson, Jeff Flippin, of Round Rock, TX; and her Great Grandchildren, Jeremy Flippin, Haley Flippin and Lilyana Flippin, all of Round Rock, TX. The Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Belvedere Memorial Park. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
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Ronald (Ronnie) Dean Strain of San Angelo, TX passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. Ronnie resided in San Angelo, TX. Ronald passed away during a tragic fishing accident on Friday Oct. 21 2016. He was fishing at Lake Nasworthy, a common favorite past time with his best little fishing buddy and grandson, Braxton Jewell who also passed in the same accident. 
Ronald was born in Lubbock TX, on Jan 1, 1955. He was son to Wylie and Bessie Strain of Slaton, Texas. He was a graduate of Slaton High School. He is survived by his two brothers, Randall (R.C.) and Richard Strain and his sister Gayle strain. Ronald Strain was married to his longtime, high school sweetheart Lyndolyn Mae White. They were married on July 2, 1977. Ronald was enjoying his recent retirement and the living the life of "Grandpa". Ronald is survived by his three children, Dustin Strain and his wife Erin of Denton, TX. Also survived are his 2 daughters, Heather and Ronda Strain of San Angelo. Ronald also has 2 surviving grandchildren Sierra and Canyon Strain (the children of Dustin). Ronald enjoyed and loved his family and friends more than anything else. He lived his life for his children and grandchildren. He had such an amazing heart and was full of love. He lived an honest and fulfilling life, serving as a great mentor and role model to his children and grandchildren, including sweet Braxton. He had a heart that was huge and loved everyone. He was known to many as Papa Strain, Grandpa, friend, pops, Uncle Ronnie, Boss and the terms of endearment go on and on, just as the pain of his tragic loss.
Ronald is preceded in death by his lovely wife Lyndolyn who passed on March 23, 1998. Also, he will be joining his mother and father and several other family members and friends in Heaven.
Services will be held in San Angelo Texas. Visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home on Thursday Oct. 27, 2016 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Freedom Fellowship Church, officiated by Senior Pastor, Harold Watkins on Oct. 28, 2016 at 1:00. There will be a graveside service immediately following at Lawnhaven cemetery. For additional information, please contact Harper Funeral Home. 
The family of Ronnie would like to thank the wonderful San Angelo community and all the friends and family for your continued support and prayers of healing during this most tragic time. 
Papa Strain- Loved always and Forever missed!
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