Jessie Muriel Alexander Boatright went to her Heavenly Home on August 18, 2016. Jessie was born at home on the family farm near Tennyson, Texas in Coke County, Texas. She was the second child and first daughter of Willliam "Bill" and Jessie Lee Stephenson Alexander. Named after her mother, Jessie soon had the nickname of "Chunk" and later in life loved being called "Aunt Chunk" by her many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Chunk had an older brother, Norbon, and four younger sisters - Queenie, Thelma "Scooter", Billie, and Mary. Chunk grew up outside Tennyson, helping her father out on the family farm. Chunk even plowed with a team of horses to help her dad. She attended Tennyson school and graduated from Bronte High School, where she was voted "Most Beautiful" by her senior class. On March 31, 1940, Chunk married Henry Boatright. They were married for 55 years before his death. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the cafeterias of Lake View High School, Glenn Junior High, and Holiman Elementary in which she greatly enjoyed getting to know the students she encountered each day. She also enjoyed working at the snack bar of San Angelo Stadium during football games, and was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Being a Christian was very important to Chunk, and her Bible was always nearby. She often stated that she had a better home waiting for her on the other side. Though as she aged it became harder for her to get out, she loved the visits she received from Pastor Mike Bell and other members of her church. Chunk was thrilled to reach the age of 100 - something she had eagerly anticipated for several years. The family celebrated by throwing a big birthday party for her. She loved seeing the family and friends that came to share the day with her. Aunt Chunk was preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Ann "Ginny", who passed away of polio at the age of 5. Her husband, Henry, also preceded Chunk in death. Chunk is survived by her sisters, all of San Angelo - Queenie Wade, Thelma "Scooter" Harris, Billie Johnson, and Mary Crotwell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Miles, Texas.
 

Elva Castro Guerrero, 64, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on July 12, 1952 to Luis Castro and Cristina Alvera . 

She was married to Juan Gomez Guerrero in 1974 in San Angelo, Texas. Elva worked in Medical records for Shannon Medical Center. She had a passion for helping people, staying active, and working outside in her lawn. 

Survivors include her only daughter, Ana Leyva and granddaughter Kianna Leyva. She also leaves to cherish her memories: her siblings: Joe Castro, Luis Castro, Adrianna Perez, Cilbia Morado, Maricela Castro, and Cindy Baca. 

Rosary service is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Abel Fernandez officiating. Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Emilio Sosa officiating. There will be a private burial service. 
 

Pearl J. Young, 92 of Marion, Texas passed away on August 17, 2016. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on January 4, 1924. She married Leonard Young (deceased 1992) on December 27, 1941. Pearl had a passion for designing floral arrangements.
Survivors include her children Rusty Young and Sandra Mittelsteadt (Bob); grandchildren: Lisa Roberts (Daron), Randy Young (Debbie), Amy Campbell, and Lori Mittelsteadt; and great-grandchildren: Brittany Roberts, and Austin and Zach Young. 
Graveside service is today at 10:00 a.m. in Fairmount Cemetery. 

Dolores Dominguez Ortiz, 86, passed on to her Heavenly home peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home in San Angelo. 

She was born on April 1, 1930 in San Juan, Chihuahua, Mexico to Leon and Jesusita (Flores) Dominguez and lived most of her life in the United States. She was married to Placido Ortiz until he passed away on Ocotber 5, 2003 in Lovington, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Placido Aguilar Ortiz, sisters; Maria, Luz, Teodora and brother; Tino.

Survivors include her brother, Ramon (Chavela) Dominguez, children; Eva Reyes of San Angelo, Joe Valenzuela of Lovington, NM, Rene Valenzuela of Big Lake, Adam Valenzuela of Richland WA., Ruben Munoz of Colorado, Lupe Trinidad of Cherokee, MaryDeLaCruz of Lovington, NM, Esperanza Cabello of Lovington, NM, PlacidoOrtiz Jr., Betty Garcia, Maria Consuelo Ortiz and Irma Salcedo, all of San Angelo, Rebecca costa pf Greensboro, NC, Olivia Saucedo of Leander, Elena Ortizof Las Cruces, NM and Ofelia Castro of Lubbock and 89 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10:00am Friday August 19, 2016 at Johnson Street Church of Christ with, Minister Joe Valenzuela, officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Our family would like to thank “La Iglesia De Christo” on Ben Ficklin Road in San Angelo for their support.

Job 19: 25-26

For I know that my Redeemer lives,
And He shall stand at last on the earth;
And after my skin is destroyed, this I know,
That in my flesh I shall see God. 

“Mom’s first love was Jesus, we love you and will miss you so much”

Jack Cleveland Rea passed into the arms of the Lord on August 16, 2016. 

Jack was born to Lurlene McLaurin and Harold Rea on Dec. 22, 1936 in Fort Worth. Jack served six years in the Air Force where he enjoyed overseas assignments in England and Scotland. Prior to retirement, he was a state adjuster for RVOS Insurance Company.

He married Kay Pullig Rea on June 12, 1999. Together their blended families include five children and twelve grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and a special step-daughter, Kacie Layman.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, a son, Todd Rea of San Angelo, and a daughter, Robin Crosson from Illinois, step-son Chris Pullig, and step-daughter Keely Wolfe. Grandchildren are Harley Rea, Avery Rea, Tyler Gutherie, and Madison Rea. Crosson, grandchildren are Christian. Sean, Patrick, and Jacob. Also J.P. Wolfe, Jordan layman, Jacob layman, and Keeler Pullig.

Funeral service will be 10:00am Saturday August 20, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home, officiated by Mack Roller from Glen Meadow Baptist Church.

Graveside with military honors will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
 

Max Weldon Messer, 76, died Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Messer is survived by his wife of 20 years Delia; 7 children; Tracie, Kristie, Wendy, Steve (Irma), Stacy (Heather), Sylvia (Albert), and Scott (Erica). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; Rachel, Tyler, Madison, Caitlin, Michelle, Josh, Jeremy, Michael, Zac, Heidi, Candice, Sierra and Stason; his sister Elwanda King and numerous nieces and nephews.

Max was born on March 20, 1940 and raised in Connersville, Indiana. After graduating he was ready to see the world so he joined the Navy and proudly served his country in Vietnam.

After leaving the Navy he started his family and had a long career in sales before running several successful businesses of his own. He retired but decided to try one last career driving long haul loads, with Delia by his side seeing the country together along the way.

In his leisure time he was an avid sportsman loving fishing and hunting. He and Delia also loved taking trips to the casino, win or lose they enjoyed the time together. 

The pallbearers for Mr. Messer will be; Steve, Scott, Stacy, Michael, Albert and Tyler. 

Funeral services will be 7:00pm Tuesday August 9, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. John Castillo, officiating. Graveside will be 2:00pm Wednesday August 10, 2016 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Menard, TX with Father Albert, officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank the Dr.’s, nurses and staff at Hospice of San Angelo for the loving care given to Max and our family.

Travis James “T.J.” Thetford, 65, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Robert Lee, TX. Travis grew up in San Angelo attending Central High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He married Vonda Hutchins on April 7, 1973 and they shared 43 wonderful years together. Travis worked as an auto mechanic all of his life at his family’s Shell Station on the corner of Bryant and 19th Street. His family owned business was opened 7 days a week and on holidays to serve everyone in the community. Travis was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. When his sons were young he coached their teams in football and soccer. His passion was drag racing and building race cars on the weekends. He loved racing in Wall and Abilene. Travis also enjoyed raising miniature cows, horses and donkeys on his land and raising his own beef and chickens, as well as growing his own vegetables. He was always hard working and would go out of his way for anyone who needed him. Travis also had a very dry wit that people loved. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association local Chapter #457 in San Angelo. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Travis was preceded in death by his step-mother Velma Thetford. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Thetford, of San Angelo; his daughter Tammi King and her husband Phillip, of Abilene; his Sons, Shane Thetford and his wife Leighanna, of San Angelo, and Joe Don Thetford and his wife Tori, of Corpus Christi; his Father, Clifford James “CJ” Thetford, of San Angelo; his Grandchildren, Taylor and Liz Thetford, of Houston, Kristin and Jesus Coronado, of San Angelo, Whitney Thetford, Shelby Thetford, Jordan King, William Stephens and Tradon Thetford, all of San Angelo; one Great Grandchild, Kyle Coronado, of San Angelo; 2 Brothers, Joe Dale Thetford, of San Angelo and Mac Slade Williamson, of Fort Worth, TX; 3 Sisters, Margie Thetford, of San Angelo, Teriza Bourland and her husband Mike, of Clarksville, TN., and Kitty Blanton and her husband Steve, of Peoria, IL; his Mother and Father-in Law, Peggy and Dan Blackwell, of Coleman; and Father-in-law, Joe Stracener, of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. The Family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Tom Bright, Amado Molina, Maynard Schwertner, Armando Vasquez, Stephen Bright and Jason Bright. 

Victor Garcia Sevier, 84, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on August 16, 2016.

He was born on December 23, 1931, in Christoval, Texas. Victor worked for Santa Fe Railroad Company and for Armour Meat Packing Company in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War. In 1978, Victor owned and operated well known restaurant, Vic and Sal’s Kitchen, for ten years. 

Victor was a faithful son who cared for his aging parents. He married Celia D. Sevier on January 1, 1959 and they were married for 57 years. Victor and Celia raised five children and provided a great model of love and service. His greatest joy was spending time with his four grandchildren. Victor was an accomplished musician. He was in various musical groups and he played for the funeral and music ministries at St. Joseph Catholic Church. 

Victor is preceded in death by his youngest son, David Ray Sevier, and his parents, Napoleon and Inez Sevier, his brothers, Silvano and Lassaro (L.G.) Sevier, and his sisters, Otilla (Tila) Coronado and Martha (Marti) Soliz. 

Victor is survived by his beautiful wife, Celia Sevier of San Angelo, Texas. Surviving children are Victor M. and wife, Carla Sevier, of Austin, Texas, Angelita Sevier, of Austin, Texas, Patricio Sevier, of Vancouver, Washington, and Imelda Sevier Peterson and husband Roderick Peterson of Kennedale, Texas. Surviving grandchildren are Tamara Sevier, Victoria and husband Cody Baker, of Austin, Texas, and Aubrey Wellington “Wells” Peterson of Kennedale, Texas and Alexander Rey Sevier, of Fort Worth, Texas.

Rosary is on Thursday, August 18th at Robert Massie Funeral Home at 7:00 pm. The funeral is on Friday, August 19th at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 2:00 pm under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.