Maria Nieves “Grandma Mary” Juarez, 75, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016 in San Angelo. Maria was born August 5, 1940 in Sabinal, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Affectionately known as “Grandma Mary” she was a caregiver to her grandchildren who she adored and many, many, others throughout her lifetime. She always thought of others first, always giving of herself and her time to anyone in need. Grandma Maryespecially loved cooking for her family and others. No one came to her house without being fed by “Grandma Mary.” Our dearest memories of “Grandma Mary” are at her house during the holidays. Her love and her giving nature and beautiful spirit will live on in our hearts forever. We will dearly miss you “Grandma Mary!” Maria was preceded in death by her parents Manuel R. and Maria M. Castillo, one daughter, Barbara Juarez, one grandson, Christopher M. Juarez, one sister, Julia Perez, two nephews, Eddie Martinez and Faustino Arce, Jr. She leaves behind her husband Raul Y. Juarez; her daughters, Irma Flores and husband LeRoy, Barbara Gamez and her husband Osiel, Carmen Palafox and husband Rudy, and Vera Flores and her husband Phillip; her Son, Jimmy S. Juarez, Sr; 20 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren; Eleven Sisters; and One Brother. Pallbearers for the service will be Osiel Gamez, Jr., Isaiah Juarez, Anthony Flores, Noel Sanchez, Jr., Jimmy Juarez, Jr. and Adrian Maldanado. Honorary pallbearer for the service will be Joshua Juarez. 
The Rosary will be 7:00 pm., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

Thomas B. Beck passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Lubbock, TX.
Tom was born in Austin, Texas to John and Stella Beck on January 19, 1931. He attended Austin High School and then he attended TCU before joining the Navy. Most of his tour was in Submarines. In June of 1970 Tom married the love of his life Nancy Dean and they were married for forty-five years. Tom graduated from Texas Tech with his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree. Mr. Beck worked for the Texas Health Department. He and his wife began their own business Beck’s Warp’n Weave in Lubbock. Tom was a member of the Board of the South Plains Food Bank for many years, was a Texas Master Gardner Emeritus and President of the Weaver’s Guild. He also received the RSVP’s 2016 Presidential Excellence award.
Mr. Beck is survived by his wife Nancy Beck, brother Donald Beck, a granddaughter, grandson and favorite son-in-law.
A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to South Plains Food Bank, Carillon Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

Jon Henry Parks of Mertzon died on May 22nd, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jon was born to Howard and Mary Frances Parks on Feb 19, 1944 in San Angelo. He attended Mertzon High school and after graduating attended Southwest Texas State University and then Angelo State University. His first employment was in San Angelo where he worked for Ethicon. He met and married the love of his life, Sylvia Ann Pool on June 3, 1966. Jon and Sylvia, along with their two sons, moved back to the family ranch in Mertzon where he lived until his death. During his life in Mertzon he provided for his family through ranching and working for ConocoPhillips for many years until his retirement. Jon also worked tirelessly to care for his parents and loved spending time attending ASU sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Parks, his mother and father-in-law, Willie Mae and Ira Pool. He is survived by his parents, Howard and Mary Frances Parks of Mertzon, mother-in-law Doris Pool of San Angelo, son Eric and wife Martha Parks of LaPorte, TX, son Jason and wife Shonna Parks of Mertzon and grandchildren Ashlyn, Haley, Jonathan and Phoenix.
A viewing will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Sunday May 29th from 4-6 PM & Graveside service will be on Monday, May 30th At 11 AM at the Mertzon Cemetery. The Parks family would like to give a special thanks to special loved ones: Pamela Murphy, Lakan Mariano, Elton and Linda Davis, Dennis and Mary Winterrowd, Steve and Jolene Hart, Lynda Young and family, HOSA, and Sagecrest. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to Hospice of San Angelo. Psalm 116:15 -- Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.

Van Osborne, 58, died peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2016, at his residence on the banks of the Concho, near San Angelo, TX. The city’s vibrant music scene has lost one of its most revered players and crafters of songs. There was a deep-seated sweetness to Van that was tempered with an equal measure of sadness. He loved fiercely, possessed the soul of a poet, and the muse paid frequent visits to his abode. The guitar was the extension of his artistry. His fingers did impossible things to it, and together they transformed suffering and heartache into beauty. He loved his dogs, spectacular sunsets, enchiladas, the Rio Frio, and a few lucky women he met along the way. He wore a tender heart on his well-worn sleeve but was still one tough son of a gun. He handled unimaginable hardship with stoic calm and still gave frequent vent to a sense of humor that was as dry as the Trans Pecos. 
Van was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy, his step-daughter, Robin, and his mother, June. He is survived by his beloved hounds, Lucky and Romeo, grandson, Matt, his father, Harold, brothers, Michael and Sam, step-daughter, Jenny, niece and nephews, Kelsey, Wheeler and Jack, sister in law, Audra, former wife, Kathy and her two children, and a list of friends and students too numerous to tally here. 
A memorial service will be held for Van on Saturday, June 4th, from 2-5pm at one of Van’s favorite San Angelo venues, SPAM’S, 2321 Sherwood Way.
The family requests no flowers. Please make a donation to your favorite charity, preferably one that involves dogs.

Kyle R. Ezell, 56 of San Angelo, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Kyle was born on August 23, 1959 in Cameron, Texas to Eddie and Virginia Tomasek Ezell. 

A celebration of his life is at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26th at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ben G. Hubert officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his children: Jarrod K. Ezell, Brandon R. Ezell, Brandi R. Ezell, and August R. Ezell; his mother Virginia Ezell; and a sister, Vickie Scott.