Jimmie Brenek, a long-time resident of Vancourt, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1940, in San Angelo to the late Alfonse & Albina Brenek. Jimmie graduated from San Angelo High School and began his life long love of farming cotton & milo.

Jimmie’s early jobs included driving a school bus and working at the Wall Co-op Gin as a ginner. Jimmie served many leadership roles which include Tom Green County Farm Bureau President and member of the Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Rancher Committee, Wall Brethren Church President of the Board and Elders, Doole Water Board President, and board member of Wall Coop Gin. Jimmie started his own farming business with the help of his friends from Tennessee, Chon, Fred, Robert, Pablo, Martin Jr, Greg, Tyler, Mason, Justin, Josh, Terry, Oscar, Elder, Christian, and Gary. Jimmie was awarded the San Angelo Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award which he valued greatly. Jimmie enjoyed fishing and hunting and was actively involved with the Tractor Puller Association.

Jimmie is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy Brenek; four children, Annette DeFrees and husband Larry of Hewitt, Allen Brenek of Wall, Janet Molder and late Rick Molder of Wall and Jean Brenek of Vancourt; Grandchildren Justin Russell of Midland Odessa, Ashley Gillham and husband Lin of Georgetown, Morgan Gliha and husband Joey of Belton, Tyler Molder of San Angelo, Mason Molder of Midland Odessa, Ricky Molder of the Valley, Nic and Jamie Molder of Virginia, Jacelyne Kort of San Angelo. Great grandchildren include Tatum Huff of Vancourt, Tripp and Wesson Gliha of Belton, Xavier Molder of the Valley and Cohen and Jensen Molder of Virginia. Jimmie’s brothers Lynn and Shirley Brenek of Doole and Larry Brenek of Wall, and nephew’s Kevin Brenek of San Angelo and Cody Brenek of San Angelo.

Funeral arrangements have been made at Harper Funeral Home. Services will be held at Wall Brethren Church on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:00am with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff of Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Care Center of San Angelo and Hospice of San Angelo for their care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wall Brethren Church or a charity of choice.

Viewing

Friday, October 28, 2022

8:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 29, 2022

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Wall Brethren Church 
7921 Texas Loop 570 
Wall, TX 76957

Jerry Don Arthur was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He died peacefully in his home on October 23rd, 2022.

He was born on May 9th 1943 in San Angelo, TX. He met the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Bluemel, while attending Christoval High School, and they were married for 60 years. He was a born salesperson and sold animal health and agricultural products for Southwestern Stockman’s Supply, Medina, and RCCI Organic Ag Products. He was an avid hunter and was a member of Church of the Vine in Christoval.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie, his mother, Doris Nell Arthur, father, John James Arthur III, step-mother, LaVearle Arthur, and brother JT Arthur. He is survived by his children, Todd Arthur and his wife Laura, and Toni Kirkham and her husband Douglas. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren: Chad Arthur and his wife Emily, Colby Arthur and his wife Shelbi, and Jonathan Arthur; Courtney Timms and her husband Jeremy (Bear), Caty Manning, and Cody Manning; Brandi Smith and her husband Richard, Britani Kirkham, and Becca Clark and her husband Matthew. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Landa Arthur and her children, Pam Arthur, Diana Oakes and her husband Armando and their children, and Will Arthur and his wife Karen and their children, and he leaves behind his loyal companion, Missy Rue, and his much-loved Christoval community.

The family is grateful to Della and Wayne Smith, Ruben and Jackie Jasso, and Gary Pridemore for their dedication and love, the caring support given by the staff at Concho Hearts Hospice, and to the many friends who stopped by to check on Jerry during the last months of his life.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, October 27th at Harper Funeral Home, and the funeral will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 28th at Christoval Baptist Church, followed by burial at Knickerbocker Cemetery.

Visitation

Thursday, October 27, 2022

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Friday, October 28, 2022

10:00AM

Christoval Baptist Church 
20085 Toenail Trail 
Christoval, TX 76935

Marion Catrina Duran, 72, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

There will be a visitation from 4:00 PM - 6:00 on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Duran was born on January 27, 1950 in Germany. She was a CNA at Shannon Medical Center for many years. Marion was a collector of many things, including angels. She had a big personality, a giving spirit and touched many lives both personally and professionally. She also loved her animals, Cracker, Jack, Gabriel, and R. J.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Restivo of San Antonio; and numerous friends.

VISITATION

Tuesday
November 1, 2022
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Eugene “Gene” Lamar Kopecky, Jr., 72, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, in San Angelo.

Gene was born April 5, 1950, to Beth & Lamar Kopecky in Midland, Texas. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1968. He attended college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

Gene spent much of his adult life in the construction industry in Colorado, first as a carpenter, then as a contractor. He returned to San Angelo to help take care of his parents in 2012, and worked at Lowe's – a job he really enjoyed – until his retirement.

Gene is survived by his mother, Beth Kopecky of San Angelo, Texas, and by his sister, Martha (Marti) Suiter of Osceola, Missouri, three nephews and one niece, and many cousins.

He will be missed by all!

The graveside service will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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

Graveside

Friday, October 28, 2022

1:00PM

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Savas R. "Tavo" Soto, Jr., 77, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

Public Viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Falona, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Soto was born November 28, 1944 in Eden to Savas and Francisca Rodriguez Soto. He has been a lifelong San Angelo area resident. Tavo married Maria Elena Villarreal on February 14, 1964 in San Angelo. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Tavo worked for Santiago Uriegas, Roberto Morales, and Raul Rodriguez as a sheep shearer for many years. Tavo was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorn fans. Tavo loved watching old western movies. He loved taking pictures, fishing, camping, playing checkers, card games, and dominos, never letting the grandchildren win.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Elena of the home; three daughters, Amanda Soto of Austin, Kathy Soto of Portland, Oregon, and Linda Mata and husband Mike of San Angelo; two sons, LeRoy Soto, and Gustavo Soto and fiancé Monica Martinez all of San Angelo; a brother, Severo Soto and wife Beatrice of San Angelo; six grandchildren, Kimberly Gutierrez and husband Anton, Mariah Soto, Leeroy Soto, Hailee Mata, Letycia Soto, and Xander Soto-Millard; and six great grandchildren, Maya, Levi, Paisley, Nolan, Aziel, and Noriah. Tavo was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Savas R. Soto, III; and three sisters, Clara Toll, Lupe Cisneros, and Amelia Lozano.

The family would like to thank St. Gabriel's Hospice Care and his nurse Debbie for the love and care given through this difficult time.

Tavo's pallbearers will be Xander Soto-Millard, Michael Mata, Severo Soto, Jr., Anton Gutierrez, Anthony Samango, and Mose Rodriguez.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Sunday
October 23, 2022
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

ROSARY

Sunday
October 23, 2022
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS

Monday
October 24, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903