Richard "Dick" James Burnett, 94, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Born to the late Rollo Burnett and Margaret (Molony) Burnett on January 15, 1922 in Toledo, OH, Dick lived a life of service to his country and community. He graduated from Toledo Central Catholic High School in 1940 and attended Toledo University until 1943 when he enlisted in the US Army Air Forces. Following primary pilot training at Curtis Field in Brady, TX, he attended basic pilot training at Goodfellow AFB. He received his wings at Moore Field, TX and was assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron, serving as a P-47 “Thunderbolt” pilot in the Southwest Pacific Theater. He returned state side and received an honorable discharge in 1945.

On September 6, 1947, Dick married Margery “Midge” Hurt in Toledo, OH. They had three sons and shared 41 wonderful years together before Midge's death in 1989.

Dick completed his business degree at Toledo University in 1947 and began a 30-year career in the FBI with assignments in New York, Toledo, Tucson, and Puerto Rico. Assignment to the JFK Assassination investigation took him to Dallas in 1964 and in 1965, he arrived in San Angelo for his final assignment.
In 1978, Dick retired from the FBI and the city of San Angelo elected him Chief of Police, serving from 1978 until 1980 when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, serving four terms before retiring in 1989. In the House, he served as the Chairman of the Retirement and Aging Committee and served 8 years on the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.

In retirement, Dick continued to serve his community as President of Adult Daycare, the Community Justice Council, Crime Stoppers, Family Shelter, and the Retired Volunteer Program. He also served as the Director of the Tom Green County Tax Appraisal Board, the Public Responsibility Committee, and the United Way of Tom Green County.

Dick always enjoyed the many friends who told him, "Dick, you're the only Democrat that I ever voted for!"

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Midge; brother, John; and sisters, Margaret, Mary Dixon (twin sister), and Jane Flis.

He is survived by his sons, William (Pamela) of Austin, Thomas, and John of San Angelo; four grandchildren, Michael (Ella) Burnett of San Angelo, Catherine Burnett (Stephen) Fierbaugh of Cedar Hill, and Macary and Macy Burnett of San Angelo; and three great grandchildren, Conner and Julianne Burnett and Ezra Fierbaugh.

Viewing will be 10:00am to 8:00pm on Wednesday and 8:00am to 8:00pm on Thursday with family present to greet friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday September 23, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with, Rev. Charles Greenwell and Rev. Denise Bloomquist officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

Pall Bearers will be Dr. Denver Marsh, Dr. Ed Olson, Fred Key, Gerald Fohn, Court Soloff, Mike Patton, Dick Robertson, and Joe Fields. 

Honorary Pall Bearers are Col. Charles Powell, Dr. Tom Camfield, Hon. Robert "Rob" Junell, Louis Fohn, Jerry Soto, and Jimmy Coppedge.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Denver Marsh for 38 years of medical care to both Dick and Midge. Special thanks also to the dedicated staff at Senior Care of San Angelo and their Rehab Department for their devotion to Dick's well-being this past year.

Expressions of sympathy may be made as a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.

Charlie Rodriquez Asebedo, 55, of San Angelo, passed away on September 17, 2016 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Charlie was born on September 4, 1961 to Manuel and Inosencia (Rodriquez) Asebedo in San Angelo. On December 9, 1994, he married Traci Copeland in San Angelo. Charlie worked as an event coordinator for the City of San Angelo. He was a very competitive golfer and enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends and family on road trips. Charlie was an avid griller and found great pleasure being by the grill. He enjoyed all the great memories made with friends. Above all else, he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Inosencia “Ginger” Asebedo, sister, Nellie Burkette, brothers, Candy Asebedo and Manuel Asebedo, Jr.

Charlie is survived by his loving spouse of 21 years, Traci, two sons, Jason and Adam; four daughters, Amber, Ginger, Samantha and Emily, sister, Mary Lou Ortegon and brother, George all of San Angelo; six grandchildren; Daniel, Gabriel, Yvette, Faith, Jayden and Hal along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 10:00 am at the McNease Convention Center under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Robert Prieto and his staff.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123. 
 

Cecilia Leona Bennett Allen, 67, of San Angelo, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.
Cecilia was born January 9, 1949, in Decatur, Ill., to Dean W. and Yvonne L. Bennett. She had been a resident of San Angelo since 1950. 
Cecilia was a 1967 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. She married the love-of-her-life, Robert Roy Allen on July 11, 1969, and they lived happily together until this day. She worked for GTE in their Record/Archives department where she met and kept many wonderful friends. She later worked for the law firm of Smith, Rose, Finley, Harp, & Price before she transferred to the law firm of Carter, Boyd, Lisson & Hohensee, P.C. She was such an intelligent, knowledgeable and dedicated employee. During her time with all her jobs, she made life-long friends who were like family to her. She was excited about retiring and was ready to begin enjoying her free time. 
Cecilia had the ability to touch people in a positive way with her sunny, caring disposition, and all out can-do attitude. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She had the most generous, loving heart, a cheerful spirit, and touched many lives with her presence. Everyone who knew Cecilia will remember her love for the fall season, her love of fall colors, her love to decorate for all holidays, and her open heart as she celebrated holidays with family and friends. She was an avid gardener and skilled seamstress, who also enjoyed finding new recipes and loved to cook. She was the core of our family, our rock, our strength, and we will miss her dearly. 
Survivors include her husband, Robert Allen of San Angelo; a daughter, Amber Allen and wife Roxanne of San Angelo; a son, Kevin Allen and partner Arianna of San Angelo; two brothers, Gordon Bennett and wife Carol, Karl Bennett and wife Carla; four sisters, Betty Bennett Nelms, Anne San Miguel and husband Manuel, Mary Lynn Nelms and husband Mickey, Donna Behringer and husband Jim, all of San Angelo; three brother-in-laws, Louis Watson and wife Pat, Weldon Allen and wife Cathy, Stacy Allen and wife Melody; one sister-in-law, Barbara Euler; 3 grandchildren, Ariyana, Aydin, and Sofia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Charles Greenwell as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Holy Angels Columbarium at Holy Angels Catholic Church. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book for Cecilia at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Wallace passed into Heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Wallace was born on January 26, 1938 in Abilene, TX.
Mr. Bost was preceded in death by his father “Red” Bost, his mother Hortense and sister Linda Bost.
Mr. Bost is survived by his wife of 33 years Barbara, his daughters Kali, Erin and sons Aric, Ian and Shane and many grandchildren.
Wallace was an English Professor at ASU for 30 years and never knew a student that didn’t like him! He loved golf and reading the Bible. He loved his rescue dogs and the family ask in lieu of flowers and gifts donations be made to any dog rescue you chose.

Charles Gene Hegwood was born on December 12, 1929 in Ajo, Arizona to Charles “Monk” & Maude “Nannie” (McMillian) Hegwood. 

He went to live in the House of the Lord on the 12th of September 2016.

Gene attended part of his elementary years at the Arden, Texas schoolhouse, and then Mertzon schools through his freshman year. After two years at LakeView High School in San Angelo he returned to Mertzon and graduated in May 1948. While in school he was involved in all sports, but it was golf that stole his heart. He continued to be an avid golfer throughout his adult life.

Gene was married to Betty Sue Moore on November 11, 1961 in San Angelo, Texas. She preceded him in death on May 19, 2000. On June 14, 2003 he married his high school sweetheart Cleta Smith Timmons. They were married until her death on July 11, 2015.

Gene enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 2, 1948. His recruit training was at San Diego, California. Shortly afterwards he boarded the USS Curtiss at Long Beach California where he spent the next 6 years. While on board the USS Curtiss, trips were made to Japan, China, Alaska and Pearl Harbor. In October 1954 he was ordered to Clarksville Base. While there he was advanced to BM2. In July 1958 he was transferred to the USS Shangri-LA. In May 1960 Chief Hegwood reported to Yorktown, Virginia. GMTC Hegwood was advanced to Chief Petty Officer on May 16, 1962. In February 1963, he was ordered to Cubi Point in the Philippines.

Chief Hegwood was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (1st through 6th awards), Navy Occupation Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (1st and 2nd awards), United Nations Service Medal and the Expert Pistol Shot Medal.

After his retirement on September 13, 1968 Chief Hegwood transferred to the Fleet Reserves where he served for 10 years. Upon his return to San Angelo he was employed by Pool Company and then San Angelo Independent School District as Air Conditioning Maintenance Supervisor for 2 years. He then became Ranch Manager for the Pulliam Ranch for 20 years.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wives, grandparents, aunts and uncles; and a brother Dale Hegwood.

He is survived by his sister LouDell Mayfield and husband John of San Angelo, son Mike Hegwood of San Angelo, daughter Missy Stephens and husband Glenn of Driftwood, step-daughter Judy Smith and husband Charlie of San Angelo, step-son Tommy Bryant and wife Darlene of San Angelo, grandson Jonathan Hegwood of Olympia, WA, grandson Jacob Hegwood and wife Arianna Martinez of San Angelo; grand-daughter DeAnna Higdon Smith and husband Joe of Ft. Worth, grandson James Higdon of Ft. Worth, grand-daughter Tasha Glasscock and husband Mike of Leander, TX, grand-daughter Cherish Whaley and husband Aaron of Cedar Park, grand-daughter Shay Lynn Fewell and husband Caleb of Midland, great-grandchildren, Ryan Hegwood, Esmay Hegwood, Kadri Pena, Blake Higdon, Cole Smith, JD Smith, Hunter Holiedy, Kayleigh Holiedy, Gracie Glasscock, Conner Holcroft, and Faithlynn Fewell. 

Family extends a special thanks to New Haven Assisted Living and Kindred Hospice in San Angelo for their tender loving care.

The family requests that memorials be made to Wounded Warriors Project or the charity of your choice.

Family Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday September 14, 2016 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 2:00pm Thursday September 15, 2016 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Gary Anthony Rowe , 76, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at a local hospital.

Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery located in Pecos, Texas under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Gary is survived by Nephew, Greg Rowe of San Angelo, and an Aunt, Dwyn Schnack of Charlotte, NC

Jose Alfredo Sarzosa, 54, of San Angelo, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at a local care center

He was born on April 16, 1962 to Jose and Rosa (Tamez) Sarzosa in San Angelo, TX. Jose worked as a ginner for Westside Gin in Wall, TX. On October 14, 1978 he married Josephine Salas in San Angelo. He was a big fan of westerns.



He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Elizabeth Sarzosa, brother, Armando Guadalupe Sarzosa, Sr., sisters, Cruz Velen Guerrero and Lorie Pilar Govea.


Jose is survived by his loving spouse of 38 years Josephine Sarzosa, daughters, Victoria Carrillo of Grape Creek, Maria (Amanda Ibarra) Valles, Teresa (Ruben) Mendez all of San Angelo, daughter, Francies (Christopher) Mauer of San Antonio sons, Jose Alfredo Sarzosa, Jr., Jose Luis Mata both of San Angelo, grandchildren are Ismael, Stephanie and Lilly Carrillo, Eric Valles Jr. and Gabi Valles, Brandon Mendez, Ruben Mendez Jr., Victoria Mendez, Michelle Mendez, Cameron Sarzosa, Rachael and Mackenzie Mauer, Daniel Mata, brothers, Jose Francisco (Idalia) Sarzosa, Jr. and Adrian Sarzosa all of San Angelo


Viewing will be 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday September 11, 2016 and Monday from 8:00am to 8:00pm with rosary at 7:00pm at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00am Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church with Father Ryan Rojo, officiating. Burial will take place in the Eola Mereta Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Jimmy Crenshaw, 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, September 11, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Shaffer Funeral Home’s Sherwood Way Chapel. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.

Jimmy was born in Winters, Texas on June 7, 1946 to Hubert and Helen Crenshaw. He married the love of his life April 14, 1964, they had four sons, Jimmy Jr., Jeffrey, John David and Jason. He owned his own business in Ballinger from 1976 until he retired in 2005.

Jimmy Dale Crenshaw was a resilient, industrious man, who held strongly to his family and his values. He spent his days as a solver of problems, both big and small. He was a dedicated and determined man, with a big heart, who knew what it meant to love, and to protect and build for those he cared about. He was cherished and respected by many. His expressive thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. Having lived so consistently and resourcefully, with passion, he’s instilled in generations a sense of purpose and has inspired a sense of hope in all of us. What we take away from his time here is comfort in the knowledge that, despite whatever challenges we may face in this life, who we fundamentally are won’t change. We will persevere. He has shown us that we can. Thank You Granddad. We love you, Kristin.          

Jim is preceded in death by his father, Hubert, his mother, Helen, a sister, Darlene and a son, John David.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Pam; three sons and their wives, Jimmy Jr. and Kathy, Jeffrey and JoAnn and Jason and Jessica. Jim is survived by nine grandchildren, Heather and Jeremy Vest, Jacob and Eden Crenshaw, Sarah and Jasper Luna, John David, Kristin and Melissa Crenshaw and Drew, Jackson and Jayleigh Crenshaw; four great grandchildren, Austin and Mason Vest, Kayson and Kreed Luna; two sisters and their husbands, Glenda and Bill Graham of Tuscola and Ruth and Billy Green of Winters; several nieces and nephews.

James Richard Lease, 74, of San Angelo, Texas went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
James was born in Roe, Arkansas on July 25, 1942 to James O. Lease and Orene Walker Lease.
James grew up and attended school in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the Army serving proudly for his country from 1960 to 1965. James then started his forty year career in construction. He became a superintendent in commercial construction and took great pride in his hands on involvement on countless building projects here in the state of Texas and many other states. He was very proud of his last two projects before his retirement. He built a large church where he hoped many people would come to know the Lord. He then extensively remodeled the home where he lived for the last fifteen years of his life.
His most cherished award was being selected Father of the Year of his church. He was nominated by his daughter, Summer Jordan. Summer believed the greatest heritage a Father could leave his children is the knowledge of the Lord. He then became a long time member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Vaughan Lease, his favorite daughter Summer Jordan and her husband Jason Jordan, his favorite son, Kaleb Vaughan Lease and his adored grandson, Nolan Alexander Jordan, all of San Angelo, Texas. He is also survived by his sister Beverly Schweikhard and her husband Bill Schweikhard, and brother Lawrence Lease and one nephew, four nieces and 3 great nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 10th at 2 pm at Harper Funeral Home Chapel located at 2606 Southland Blvd. in San Angelo, Texas; Reverend Mack Roller officiating. Graveside services will be on Monday, September 12th at 3pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater, Oklahoma; Reverend Norman Richmond officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his parents.