Nora R. Spencer, 104, of San Antonio, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at her home in San Antonio, TX. 

She was born on December 19, 1911 to William and Leonarda (Vallez) Rogers in Miles, TX, the seventh of nine children, Mary, Jasper, Cora, Johnny, Laura, Bill, Nora, Jimmy and Ann Rogers. Nora finished her schooling in the seventh grade worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry. On September 26, 1973 she married Aubrey Spencer in Seguin, TX.

Nora was loved and respected by everyone she came in contact with. She deeply cared for her family and friends. Her love for animals and nature was beyond comprehension. The most incredible ability Nora had was her memory. She never forgot a name, place or event. We were all astonished with her sharpness and quick wit. Everyone that met her without exception would walk away and say “She is amazing!” She will be greatly missed but we know that she is at her eternal home in Heaven with her husband, Spencer, brothers, sisters and loved ones.

Our family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Helping Our Seniors Caregivers for their loving and exceptional care throughout Aunt Nora’s illness.

Visitation will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:30pm Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with David Smith, pastor at Word of Life Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Maria Lourdes Velez, 86, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Maria, known as Lula to her family and friends, was born September 16, 1930 in Hualahuises, Mexico to Manuel and Josefa Valdez Pequeno. She was the second youngest of 12 Children. She married her soulmate Alfredo Velez, Jr. on May 1, 1955 in Reynosa Mexico, and together they shared 61 beautiful years of marriage. Lula’s priority in life was being a wonderfulhomemaker, but she also worked at Levi Straus for a few years before working at Ethicon, where she retired in 1993. Above all, Lula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was always laughing and saying humorous things to everyone and always had something positive to say about everyone. She enjoyed cooking and always offered to cook a meal to anyone who came to visit with great pleasure no matter what time of the day. She loved people and it showed in the way she endeared herself to everyone she knew. In her spare time, she had many passions. She loved being outdoors and had a green thumb for gardening: growing many plants, fruits and vegetables. She had a love for birds. Through the years, she nursed many stray birds she found in her yard back to health. She also loved embroidering, canning, and crocheting and made numerous table cloths, bed spreads, and doylies for her family and friends. Her zest for life and her incredible love and passion for her family and friends will live on in our hearts forever! She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Jose Cruz Pequeno, Vicente Pequeno, and German Pequeno, and 1 sister, Maria Teresa Pequeno. She is survived by her husband Alfredo Velez, Jr., of San Angelo; her sons, Alfredo Velez, III and his wife Heidi, of The Woodlands, TX., Manuel Velez and his wife, Gina, of Coppell, TX., and Arturo Velez, of San Angelo; her Daughters, Elizabeth Hernandez, of San Angelo and Ruth Hunt and her husband Dean, of San Angelo; her Grandchildren, James Hernandez, Nicholas Velez, Tailor Hunt, Cameron Hunt, Rachael Velez, Alexandra Velez and Andrea Velez; her Great Grandchildren, Jayden Hernandez, Julien Hernandez, and Jorden Hernandez; her sister, Maria Isabel Cantu, of Mission, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will be private. Pallbearers for the service will be her grandsons. Donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo.

Harrison McDale “Mac” Farrington, 82, died Friday, September 30 after an Extended illness. He is survived by two daughters, Carla Smith of Sonora and Terri Van Kirk of Kerrville, granddaughters Sterling Smith and Katherine Van Kirk, and grandson, Cody Van Kirk, two sons in law, Olie Smith and Chris Edwards. He also has an angel in heaven, granddaughter Stevie Smith. He is also survived by three siblings, Lolita Branham of Grape Creek, Myra Denton of Georgetown and Jay Farrington of San Angelo.
Harrison McDale “Mac” Farrington was born September 3, 1934 with his twin sister, Myra Farrington Denton. By the time Mac and Myra were teenagers they had each developed their own unique personalities and were no longer referred to outside the family as “The Twins.”
Mac graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1956, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1962. He pastored Baptist churches in Miles, San Angelo, Loraine, Brownwood and Post for two decades. Mac’s strength as a pastor in counseling, friendship and visitation endeared him to his church members even more than his sermons and services. Mac married Jean Herring of San Angelo in 1954. They reared two wonderful daughters and were together for thirty-two years.
After retiring from the ministry, Mac started a new career; his experience in pastoring helped prepare him for his appointment as Director for the San Angelo Lighthouse for the Blind. He later held management level positions at Pool International, Concho Career Institute and with Jacobs Construction International as Safety Director for large projects nationwide. Mac married Susan Barnhizer in 1988. They were married for twenty-five years. He worked into his Seventies at Jacobs, a job that required him and Susan to live in California, Boston and other U.S. locations. Susan preceded him in death in 2011.
Mac was generous to a fault. He frequently helped family and friends with everything from car repairs to carpentry and loans to help them through rough spots. He never asked for repayment.
Mac’s best characteristic was his happy demeanor, his sense of humor and his upbeat approach to work. At every job he became everybody’s friend, an unusual situation for a Safety Officer. The safety record they achieved was based on trust and caring rather than fear and scrutiny. He was generous to a fault.
Friends will be saddened by news of his demise, but happy at the joy his memory brings them. Affectionately known as “Papa Mac” he never even knew how many friends he had, but he collected them wherever he went. Late in life to still be working professionally, he became friends with his bosses, his younger peers and his assistants. The Funeral Service will be 10: 30 A.M., Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. Earl Dunn officiating. The Burial will follow at Sonora Cemetery at 3:00 P.M., where he will be laid to rest by his beloved granddaughter Stevie Smith. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concho Valley MHMR Services or a favorite charity.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Gary Ray Alexander, 58 of Miles, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in San Angelo. Gary was born July 21, 1958 in Tucson, Arizona to Kenneth and Charlotte Underwood Alexander. As the youth of a military family, he lived all over the country, but most of his childhood was spent with his Grandparents in Brady, Texas. He met and married the love of his life, Janice Redman on May 28, 1977 and they spent 39 beautiful years together. Gary attended St. Paul School of Theology and graduated in 1998. He was a great man of faith and ministered various churches within the Methodist Conference for many years. Gary was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who took great pride in watching his sons play sports while they were growing up. Later he enjoyed watching his sons coach various sports for their school where they were teaching and coaching and always asked the outcome of every game each week. He devoted his life to his family and always enjoyed being with his family. In his spare time, he loved fishing and working with his hands, being a great craftsman, collecting windmill art, talking sports with his sons and shopping online. Gary was very giving in nature and loved being of service to others. He gave of his time effortlessly and with great passion. He became a Precinct 9 Judge for Runnels County Elections, was a 32-degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite, a member of the Concho Suez Shriner’s Club, where he was a Ring Candidate in 1980 and won it, and a past worthy Patron for The Order of the Eastern Star in Brady, TX. Gary was also a very strong supporter of Emmaus and worked numerous Chrysalis events and Walk’s to Emmaus. There was never a dull moment around Gary, he was always so full of life. His tremendous love and passion for his family and others will remain in our hearts forever! He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Alexander, of Miles, TX; his Sons, Robbie Alexander and his wife Hope, of Kerrville, TX., and Jared Alexander and his wife Jordan, of Royse City, TX; his 2 Grandsons, Sutton Alexander, of Kerrville, TX., and Sagan Alexander, of Royse City, TX; his Mother, Charlotte Underwood, of San Angelo; his Father, Kenneth Alexander, of Abilene, TX; his Mother and Father-in-law, Daniel and LaVerne Redman, of Miles; his Brother, Dwayne Alexander, of Abilene, TX; his Sister, Dana Larson and her husband, Larry “Skip” Larson, of San Angelo; Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of Pastor friends in the Southwest Texas Annual Conference of United Methodist Church. Pallbearers for the service will be nephews Justin Hoelscher and Hunter Redman, Zack Cook, Larry Ray, Larry "Skip" Larson and Donnie Bynum. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Miles United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Karschner officiating. Interment will follow at Miles Cemetery in Miles, Texas. Donations may be made to the Miles United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 205, Miles, Texas 76861, or a favorite charity. 

Brenda Gay McVay Sones, 59, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016.
Brenda was born on November 21, 1956 to Ben and Barbara in Big Spring, Texas. The family moved to Bay City where Brenda attended high school. After high school she would try for a nursing degree before finally settling into Home Health Care. 

Brenda is survived by her sister Tonya Freeman and husband David, numerous surviving cousins in the Hairrell Family living across Texas and Louisiana, along with many friends she has made here in San Angelo. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering at Henry’s Diner Friday, September 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. A memorial service will be held with her friends at a later date.
 

Lucinda DeLaGarza Martinez, 77, of Mereta, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, September 27th, 2016.
Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wall, TX with Father Joseph Choutapalli officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Lucinda was born February 21, 1939, in Eden, to Manuel and Susana DeLaGarza.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Christine Garza, grandchildren, Cody Beard, Monica Martinez, Tracy Martinez, brother in laws, Jimmy Garcia, Hamp Norton, and nephew, Frankie Garza.
Lucinda is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Noe L. Martinez, siblings, Mayo DeLaGarza and wife Sara, Erminia Garcia, Ermelinda Norton, all of Mereta, Cres DeLaGarza and wife Denise of Brazoria, TX, Her children, Rose Beard of Veribest, Bernardo Martinez and wife Wendy, Noemi Howard and husband Dennis, Manuel O. Martinez and wife Esmeralda, all of San Angelo. Step children, Noe T. Martinez and wife Kay, of Euless, Fernando Martinez and wife Lupe of San Angelo, Mario Martinez and wife Blanca of Laredo. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, whom she all loved dearly.
Lucinda was a hardworking, tough as nails, stubborn minded country woman. Working from the time she could, chopping and picking Cotton all the way up to Peacock, TX on back home to Mereta and on down to Georgetown, TX. She married, raised 4 children, when her youngest began preschool, she began working for the Wall ISD cafeteria around 1980, after 25 yrs she retired, however, substituted up until last school year, 2015. She also worked at the family owned business, Noe's Cafe in Mereta, 20 yrs, where the communities of Mereta, Wall, Veribest, Miles, Eola and Rowena all gathered.
Her interest included sewing, gardening, cooking, antiquing, garage sales, listening to her classic country and Spanish music, and serving and spending tons of time with her family, friends, and her cats, Smokey, Sabastion and Mia.
Lucinda was a lifetime parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mereta, where she served as a member of the Choir. She also helped many years at the annual St. Ambrose/Holy Family Parish Fall Festival.
Lucinda will be dearly missed by all family and friends.
The family wishes to thank Regency House, Kindred Hospice, Encompass Home Health, Visiting Angels, Dr. Grant and staff, Dr. Alcocer, Dr. Stephen Coates and countless friends whom we regard as family.

Sadie Hejl Havlak beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 25, 2016 at the age of 93 in San Angelo. She was born June 25, 1923 in Taylor, Texas to Jim and Annie (Dusek) Hejl. She grew up in Taylor, Wall and Miles Texas. She married the love of her life, Philip Jacob Havlak on February 1, 1942. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage before Philip passed away May 2, 2007. They lived in El Paso, Rowena, Miles and San Angelo. Throughout her life she was a homemaker and when she was younger she enjoyed sewing and cooking and helped work the farm. She also enjoyed playing cards and games with her family. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Philip Havlak, son-in-law Francis A. Fischer, a great granddaughter Rebecca Alberts and sisters Annie Wanoreck, Elsie Moeller, Bertha Holubec and a brother Jerry Hejl. 

She is survived by four children and their spouses, Barbara Ann Fischer of Duncan Oklahoma, Roberta Ann Rottman and her husband Jeffrey, Jeanne Marie Alberts and her husband Jerry, and her son Randy Wayne Havlak, all of San Angelo. She also had four grandchildren Barnice (Cass) Agee of Duncan Oklahoma, Wayne (Amy) Fischer of Miles, Jacob (Laura) Alberts of Olfen, and Matthew (Christina) Rottman of San Antonio. She had thirteen great grandchildren, they are Tommy, Kaitlin, and Shane Agee, Sarah, Kyle and Travis Fischer, Landon, Kaitlyn, Braydon, Meagan, Nathan and Ashlyn Alberts, and Philip Jack Rottman. 

Surviving brothers and sisters are Ruby Bryant, Dorothy Harmon, Stanley Hejl, Mary Ann Harmon, Ervin Hejl and Lorene Snodgrass, all of San Angelo, and all of her numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.

A Catholic Rosary will be held 7:00pm Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

A Mass for Christian Burial will be held 10:00am Thursday September 29, 2016 at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church with Very Rev. Steven Hicks, officiating. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in San Angelo. 

Pallbearers will be Wayne Fischer, Jake Alberts, Matthew Rottman, Cass Agee, Dennis Havlak and : Jimmy Hejl.

The family would like to give special thanks to Regency House of San Angelo for their care of Sadie during the last few years, and Hospice of San Angelo for their care the last few weeks. The family requests that memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly of San Angelo at 310 E Houston Harte Expy, San Angelo, TX 76903 or Hospice of San Angelo at 36 E Twohig Ave # 1100, San Angelo, TX 76903 .

Brenda Gay McVay Sones, 59, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016.

Brenda was born on November 21, 1956 to Ben and Barbara in Big Spring, Texas. The family moved to Bay City where Brenda attended high school. After high school she would try for a nursing degree before finally settling into Home Health Care.

Brenda is survived by her sister Tonya Freeman and husband David, numerous surviving cousins in the Hairrell Family living across Texas and Louisiana, along with many friends she has made here in San Angelo.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering at Henry’s Diner Friday, September 30 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. A memorial service will be held with her friends at a later date.

Margaret Crawford was born January 7, 1924 to Glen and Leta Crawford and grew up in Irion County.
Margaret was an outstanding student through school and graduated from Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX. Later she earned her Master’s degree in English from the University of Alabama. She subsequently taught English at Ft. Stockton High, Central High (San Angelo) and Wallace Junior College in Dothan, AL
She authored several short stories, 2 of which were published, one in the Toronto Star weekly and in a book of stories Alabama’s Prize winning short stories. She had many interest but had a real passion for Bridge. She was a duplicate player and earned 2 “Life Masters” in Bridge.
Margaret supported many charities as well as several conservative and patriotic groups.
Margaret was the great granddaughter of Richard Franklin Tankersley, widely recognized as this areas first permanent settler.
Margaret is survived by her Son Ben Steven Tepper and his wife Kathy Tepper; Grandchildren Max L Tepper III and Steven B. Tepper and wife Gabriella; and one great-grandchild Keeley Marie Bell.
Preceded in death by a son Max L. Tepper Jr.
A graveside service will be held at Fairmount Cemetery, at 10:30 AM., Monday, September 26, 2016.
Family and friends can sign the online register book for Margaret at www.harper-funeralhome.com

Bud Rector age 86 of San Angelo, TX went to be with His Savior on September 20, 2016, at a local hospital. He has joined his beloved wife of 63 years, Patti, who preceded him in 2015. 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday September 24, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic cemetery; arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home. 
He is survived by his sister Joan Aye of Athena, OR and his marriage was blessed with two daughters, Sue Lamb of San Angelo, TX and Marilyn Davis of Austin, TX; three granddaughters, Kristin Peters and husband Jeff Peters, Lindsey Davis Todd of Austin, TX, Katie Davis of Austin, TX; four great grandsons, Hayden Peters and Liam Peters of San Angelo, TX, Tristin Todd and Tobias Todd of Austin, TX.
Bud enlisted in the military September 3, 1948. A few short years later he met and married the love of his life, Patti, in 1952 San Antonio, TX while they were both serving in the US Air Force. They spent the next 21 years traveling to several USAF locations in Azores Islands, Turkey, New York, Louisiana, Japan, and Texas, finally settling in San Angelo, TX 1968. 
The first 10 years of his military service Bud served as an Air Policeman where he began his proficiency with firearms. He competed in the Pan-American military pistol competitions in 1968 and established himself as an expert marksman. In the same time frame, while stationed in Japan, he began taking flying lessons and became a pilot. After his service as an Air Policeman, he studied Russian at the University of Syracuse. The remainder of his military career was as a Russian linguist. 
After his retirement in 1973, he commenced his second career in aviation. He became an instructor pilot and a commercial pilot. Later becoming the corporate pilot for Webb Stokes and Sparks as well as Town Country Corporations with Steve Stephens and with Rio Airlines.
His greatest passion was teaching. He was a life long learner and loved sharing his knowledge with friends and family. He became a C.H.L Instructor and had the privilege of teaching several years including teaching his daughters, granddaughters, and even a great grandson. 
He loved sailing with his family in Turkey, Japan, and in San Angelo lakes (back when our lakes were full of water).
He will be deeply missed by his family and those who had the privilege to know him. We are comforted knowing that he is with his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ holding hands with his bride Patti.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.