Alton Cary Tomerlin Jr. was born January 8, 1937 in San Angelo, TX and went to be with his Heavenly Father October 30, 2017. 

Cary graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute, and served in the US Army.

Cary had a strong work ethic and showcased that throughout his various jobs. This included being a Co-Owner of C&M Fuels (Butane Company), working for TH McCann delivering propane to drilling rigs, owning a Texaco Service Station, and finally opening up his own propane company, with his wife in 1971, which earned him the title “King of Propane”. Concho Propane, his legacy, is still going strong at almost 50 years.

Cary seemed like a hard man, but he had a huge heart, and was always providing for others. Some of the joys of his life were taking his two sons and wife motocross racing throughout Texas. He loved fast cars and would put anything with an engine on propane. 

Cary was preceded in death by his parents Togo and Lessie Mae. 

He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 57 years; his children, Toot Tomerlin, and wife Debbie of San Angelo, Tommy Tomerlin and wife Sheila, of Streetman, his four grandchildren, Erika and Kevin Weidner, Brittany and Steven Stober, Tyler Tomerlin of San Angelo, and Trent Tomerlin of Dallas, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside service will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, Nov. 2nd at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The Tomerlin family would like to give a special thanks to Brandy Spruce for her dedication and help the last 3 years, and Wayne Tankersley for his compassionate care the last few weeks. Also, special thanks to Visiting Angels and Kindred Hospice. 

Family and friends can sign the online register book for Alton at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Lupe Velez Urista, 70, was born October 18, 1947 and was called home October 20, 2017. Daughter of Gilbert and Rafaela “Bae” Andros Velez, she was one of five children, born and raised in San Angelo. Lupe graduated from Central High School in 1967 and on July 21, 1973 married the love of her life, Francisco “Frank” Urista, Jr. They had one son, Francisco Javier lll, “Trey” in 1978 whom they loved unconditionally. Lupe retired from being a child care provider, where every morning she would embrace each of them with a big smile and warm hug as they ran towards her calling her “Fifi”. She loved to cook, dance, sew and greatly enjoyed entertaining friends and family, her signature dishes were enchiladas and banana pudding. In 2010 she said she received her greatest gift and that was the arrival of her granddaughter Ariana Joy Urista, who she adored, loved and spoiled immensely. Lupe will be remembered as a fierce, strong, compassionate, funny, defiant, admirable, giving and most of all, loving to all who knew her. She was a dedicated wife, nurturing mother, and a one of a kind “Nana”. 
Lupe is preceded in death by her husband Frank, parents Gilbert and Bae, sister in law Cecilia Urista, brother in law Joe Urista, and nephew Adrian Velez. She leaves behind her son Trey and his wife Angela, granddaughter Ariana and her siblings, Gilbert Velez Jr and wife Irene, Henry Velez, Dee Urquidez and husband Joe, all of San Angelo and Cindy Velez of Pecos. She is also survived by her loving cousin Zelma Lagunas, stepmother Elida Velez and stepsiblings, Rickie Zuniga and Roland Garcia and her extended family, Fernando Urista and wife Rose of Abilene, Adrian Urista and wife Diane of San Antonio, Clementine Urista and Maria “Coco” Roberts of San Angelo. She had several nieces and nephews and a special great niece and great nephews, Audrey, Rowan and Josiah Urquidez who loved their Tita very much and brought her great happiness. Special friend Frank Del Rio and his family, who loved Lupe as their own, cherish her memory.
Carrying Lupe to her final resting place will be her adored son, Trey Urista, cherished nephew Nicolas Urquidez, nephews Gilbert Velez lll and Adrian Velez ll, cousin John Fuentes and brother Roland Garcia. Honorary pall bearers are Joe Urquidez, Fernando Urista, Joe Cantu, Frank Alejandro, Richard Paul Rivas, Tom Lagunas, Frank Del Rio and Nate Nelson. The family would like to thank those who have cared for their mom, nana and sister Lupe. We especially thank Norma DeLaRosa, Annette Lee, Olga Briones, Kevin Kelley and the staff of Cedar Manor.
Rosary will be recited on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 7 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial following at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Franklin D. “Frank” Powell, 84, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in San Angelo. Frank was born October 10, 1933 in Colorado City, Texas to Wid and Arizona Yarborough Powell. He married Neldarine McCarley on January 28, 1952 and they shared 65 amazing years together. Frank and Nelda moved to San Angelo, Texas where they made their home and raised five beautiful children. Frank graduated from the police academy and became a police officer with the San AngeloPolice Department in 1959. During his career span of 32 years, he served his community honorably by working in the department as a patrol officer, a handwriting expert, a latent finger print expert, crime scene photography, identification section for crime scenes and helped with the processes at the county jails. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant before retiring in 1992. Frank was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Aside from the career he was passionate about, he adored spending time with his family and loved being a part of raising many more children besides his own. In his spare time, Frank loved photography, wood working and loved researching and carrying out just about any project that needed doing. He was instrumental in mapping out the parking and driving area of Central High School that is still used today. Frank was a strong man of faith and loved the Lord. He was a charter member of Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church. He loved his church home and was very active in his role as a deacon, a trustee, and a treasurer at different times for over 40 years. Frank’s love of his family and his devotion to serve his community will always be cherished in our hearts and we will dearly miss him! He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Nelda Powell, of San Angelo; his children, Robert Powell and his wife, Donna, of Sachse, Wid Powell and his wife Candy, of Odessa, Laura Trowbridge, and her husband Robby, of Arlington, Lonnie Powell and his wife Susan, of Hamlin, and Pat Powell and his wife, Debbie, of San Angelo; his 10 grandchildren, Amy and Wes Hood, Kelly Fishback, Dr. Chris and Krista Powell, Holly and Jeep Calvert, Clint and Sarah Trowbridge, Amanda and Steve Morin, Kim and Josh Blann, Josh and Laura Powell, Ross and Savannah Powell and Dr.’s Daniel and Becky Powell; his 17 Great Grandchildren; his Brothers, Troy Powell and his wife Gayle, of Atlanta, GA., and Clarence Powell and his wife Letha, of West Monroe, LA; his Sister, Janie McCoulsky and her husband Marshall, of Sanger, Tx; numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of dear friends. Pallbearers for the service will be the San Angelo Police Department Honor Guard and his loving Grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Benson and Dr. Chris Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Virginia Ross Hargis, 95, passed on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born July 22, 1922 in San Antonio, the daughter of Dora Leona Chastain and Chester A. Conoyer. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Wilbur C. Terry.

In 1941 she married John Thomas Ross. They lived in Brownsville and had three daughters, Patricia Elaine, Leona Michele, and Ella Kathleen. Later, they moved to Austin where John was a building contractor and Virginia worked as accounts payable director of Tracor Inc., a high tech defense contractor.

Virginia retired from Tracor after 25 years, the same year she received her bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude from St. Edward’s University. She had many friends far and wide, loved playing bridge and poker, playing the piano, fishing, and was a Girl Scout leader and camper extraordinaire. She especially loved visiting the Texas coast.

John Ross died in 1995 after 54 years of marriage. Virginia then married high school friend James I. Hargis. They moved to San Angelo in 2008 to be near family and attend Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Virgina was preceded in death by both her husbands, her daughter Ella Kathleen, her parents, her sister Hazel, a half-sister Billie, and a granddaughter, Cheryl Freeman.

She is survived by her daughters Pat O’Brien and Miki Clemens and Miki’s husband Gus of San Angelo. She has four granddaughters, one grandson, seven great-grandsons, four great granddaughters, six great great grandsons and one great great granddaughter. She leaves behind many Clemens relatives who she dearly loved.

The family would like to give special thanks to Janie Ybarra for all her loving care of our mother and to Hospice of San Angelo.

A Funeral Mass will be at Holy Angels on Wednesday, October 25th at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Capital Memorial Gardens in Austin, where she will be laid to rest next to her first husband John Ross and other family members.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of San Angelo, or the charity of your choice.

Gerardo “Jerry” Navarro, 65, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, October 20, 2017 in San Angelo. Jerry was born September 1, 1952 in San Angelo, Texas to Paul and Maria Renteria Navarro. He grew up in San Angelo and after graduating from high school, attended college for two years. Jerry held numerous jobs in his lifetime, working in a cabinet shop for some time and as a warehouseman at Ethicon. After retiring from Ethicon, he worked for Concho Carpet One for many years. Jerry married the love of his life Yolanda Luera on July 13, 1984 and they shared 33 beautiful years together. He was a loving son, husband and father who devoted his life to his family, his friends and helping others. Jerry was a man of great faith and was a longtime member of Word of Life Church where he sang in the choir and was in numerous plays for the church. Aside from spending time at his church, he loved joking around with family and friends and he also loved oil painting. Christian art, background scenes and even some cartoons were what he loved to paint. Jerry was a musician and loved playing his guitar as well. Most of all, he loved helping others and would go out of his way to help anyone in need. His life and his legacy of love in helping others will live on in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him! Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Maria, and his son, Jason Scott Navarro. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda L. Navarro, of San Angelo; his Daughter, Jolinda Navarro and Nanette, of Lubbock, TX; his Grandchildren, JoJo Navarro, Landin Terry and Alexis Terry; his Father, Paul Navarro, of San Angelo; his Sisters, Sylvia Fuentes and her husband Albert, of San Angelo, Elvia Sanchez and her husband Edward, of San Angelo, Elda Nava and her husband David, of San Angelo, Elisa Parra and her husband Miguel, of Arizona and Elaine Navarro, of San Angelo. He is also survived by his Aunt, Anita Martinez and her husband Aurelio, of San Angelo and numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. The Wake Service will be 6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 23, 2017 at Word of Life Church with Pastor Julian Falcon officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Devan Nixon, Johnny Ray Luera, Gilbert Luera, Christopher Fuentes, Ryan Hernandez and Landin Terry.

Darrell Gene Bozarth was born July 30, 1935 in Pampa, TX. He died peacefully at home in San Angelo, TX on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He graduated high school in Pampa and attended West Texas University in Canyon. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and in the National Guard for 6 years. He met his wife Peggy Prater at West Texas and they were married on Aug. 1, 1958. They have 2 sons: Ricky Don Bozarth of San Antonio and Timmy Lynn Bozarth of San Angelo. Thru Tim’s marriage he gained a daughter, Connie Bryan Bozarth and his only grandson Riley Thane Bozarth, the light of his life.
Darrell was an insurance claims adjustor for 36 years before retirement in 1995. His work took him to 47 of the continental United States. He worked fires, tornadoes, and earth quakes and had many interesting stories, he was always ready to share with anyone. Reading became a big hobby in his retirement and two hometown authors, Elmer Kelton and Russell Smith, were among his favorites. He also loved the Texas Rangers, the lawmen, not the baseball team, having met many of them during his working years. He would read any book he could get on their work.
Bo, as he was known to family and friends, also leaves behind one brother, Carroll D. Bozarth and wife Judy of Amarillo, TX and one sister Darlene Wren and husband Trueitt of Kingsland, TX and many nieces and nephews.
Bo loved his family dearly and they loved him. He will be missed but always alive in our hearts and memories.
Services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, October 21st at Harper Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers please donate to West Texas Rehab, West Texas Boy’s Ranch, Hospice of San Angelo or a charity of your choice in his name.

Leland Dean Pope passed away October 10, 2017. He was born September 21, 1930 to Elmer and Florence (Millwee) Pope in Southard, Blaine Co., Oklahoma. He graduated from high school then attended Oklahoma A & M college where he received his Bachelor degree, commissioned 2nd Lt in the U.S. Army infantry in 1952 then received his Master’s Degree in 1956 from Oklahoma State University.
Leland married Helen Prickett on June 1, 1952, went on active duty in the Army and served as a Lt in Korea until 1954. They were married 65 years.
Leland was head of the Business Dept. of Gallup High school for 15 years. He then quit teaching after going into retail business. At one time they had five stores. 
He retired in 1990, moved to Florida until 2009 when they moved to San Angelo, Texas to be closer to family. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Florence Pope and his brother, Frankie. He is survived by his wife, Helen, two daughters, Christy Butler, Julie Mills, grandchildren, Brandy Hawkins (Bryan), Neal Butler and one great grandchild, Hailey Hawkins.
A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 16th at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.

Paul Douglas Dirrim Born June 10, 1946 in St. John’s Michigan died October 6, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his parents Larry and Wilma Dirrim. 
He is survived by his sons Brennan and wife Barbara of Lake Jackson, TX. and Duane of The Colony, Texas and grandchildren Brandon, and Tabitha Ward and one great granddaughter Leona Ward.
He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1964. He retired from GTE in the 1990’s. He had many hobbies over the years including golf, wood working and going to sports events with friends of which he had many in Texas and Michigan. He loved socializing and drinking coffee with his many friends in San Angelo, and will be greatly missed by all. 
There will be an informal visitation and service Saturday October 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo.