Roger Edward Boudreau, 82, of San Angelo, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born to the late, Leonard and Marie Pelletier Boudreau on August 26, 1933 in Sun Cook, NH. He married the love of his life, Misty Marlene Rhodes on January 1, 1967 in San Angelo. Roger served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 20 years of service as a Tech Sargent. Roger is a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. His devotion to his faith was echoed in many areas of his life, for example, he read the Bible daily for the last 35 years. He was known as a stoic man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling worldwide, watching Fox News and old movies. Roger left a mark on many lives and will be missed greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, Moxie Boudreau. 
Survivors include his children, Gene Boudreau, Debbie Boudreau, Lyn O'Tuel, Melody Wall, Bobby Willoughby, and Sarah Greene; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Arlene Brouillette; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 2:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with military honors provided. Je'na Wall, Richard Wall, Mike Gillett, Larry Gillett, Barron Beacham, and Torian Upchurch will serve as pallbearers. Gary Thompkins will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Mary Fleming Kennemer died January 25, 2016 at her home in San Angelo, Texas. She was born in Beaumont, TX on February 22, 1919 to Joseph Vandiver Fleming and Kaziah Heflin Fleming of Austin. She married M.D. (Don) Kennemer, Jr. December 3, 1938, when they were both seniors at the University of Texas. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. They moved to San Angelo in June 1939 where Don Kennemer joined his father in ice manufacturing and ranching. Mary Kennemer was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church. She served as a volunteer and board member of the following community organizations: including Civic Theatre Native Plant Society, Meals for the Elderly, Girl Scout leader, San Angelo Symphony Guild, Hospice of San Angelo, mentor for Edison Junior High School, Concho Valley Archeological Society, San Angelo Nature Center and West Texas Rehabilitation. She was a member of the board of directors of the Young Women’s Service League when it was chartered as the Junior League of San Angelo. She was honored by the San Angelo Schools Foundation as an angel in 2004.
Mary Kennemer’s twenty year professional career included Director of Volunteer Services at McKnight Tuberculosis Hospital, Carlsbad, TX; Showroom Manager for Hard Manufacturing Co. Regional Office, Dallas; Executive Director of El Camino Girl Scout Council, San Angelo, and Volunteer Coordinator and Public Information Officer for San Angelo Center, Carlsbad, TX. She retired in 1981. Mary’s family and friends were always her greatest joy. The celebration of the lives of her family and friends and beauty was her trademark. She enjoyed all forms of the Arts. Until her severe loss of hearing, music, especially opera, was one of her greatest pleasures. She was an enthusiastic gardener and had lifelong interest in wildflowers, native plants and herbs. Until recently she had an active part in the management of her family owned Tom Green County ranch.
Proceeding her in death were her parents, husband, brothers, Dr. Joe V. Fleming, C.C. (Pat) Fleming, and J.H. Fleming, and sisters, Mrs. James Weldon Thomas, Mrs. Charles S. Coates and Mrs. A.A. (Albert) Pinnelli.

She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-laws, Kay Kennemer of San Angelo, Julie and Carl Brugger of Granite Shoals and Donna and Richard Crisp of San Angelo. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and their families, Mary Helen and husband, Danny Gonzales of San Angelo, Michael Crisp of San Angelo, John Crisp of San Angelo, Rebecca Tortorelli of Redondo Beach, CA, David Brugger and wife, Judith of San Diego, CA, Kenneth Hepner and wife, Deanna of Midland, Angela and husband, Douglas Garlington of Midland and Danne and husband, Mark Coffman of Lubbock; great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in San Angelo, TX on Saturday, February 6, 2016. 

Daniel Wayne Jansa, 71, went to be with his Lord early Friday morning January 22, 2016 after a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. Daniel was born on August 4, 1944 to Charlie and Olga (Ripple) Jansa in Rowena, Texas. He grew up on a cotton farm east of Lowake. Daniel graduated high school in 1962 from St. Joseph Catholic School in Rowena. He then worked as a carpenter, helped his father farm and proudly served his country in the National Guard, 49th Armored Division Company D. He married the love of his life, LaRita Fischer of Olfen on September 16, 1967. They started out their marriage in Fort Worth while he worked for General Dynamics. After a year in Fort Worth, one of his dreams became a reality when he and LaRita had a chance to move back to the Olfen area to pursue his love of farming. Soon they started a family and were blessed with two daughters and one son. In 1976, they welcomed a new opportunity and move to Wall to farm, where he still farmed up until his recent illness.
Daniel was an active member of the Wall community. He loved going to church at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, singing in the Men’s Choir and volunteering at the Fall Festival. He also liked spending time with his ‘coffee buddies’ at the Wall Co-op Gin. All problems, big or small, could be solved at the Wall Co-op morning coffee hour. If he could find someone to talk Czech to while at the Co-op, it was even better. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1963 where he had the honor of being Knight of the Year in 1978, a past Grand Knight, and a third degree Knight. Daniel served on the Texas Farm Bureau Board of Directors for Tom Green County for over 30 years, during those years he volunteered for various duties but the one he loved the most was being the main cook for the summer customer appreciation BBQ dinner. Daniel received numerous awards from Wall FFA and the Wall Young Farmers throughout his farming career. He was also a devoted supporter of Wall ISD, Wall FFA, Wall Band Boosters, Wall Volunteer Fire Department and Garden City ISD. He showed his love for his community through his outstanding effort to volunteer and his willingness to always help his fellow neighbor.
Daniel had several passions outside of farming and his community service. The main one started as a child with his love of the hunting. His best times were spent with his friends and family hunting and fishing. It did not matter the season; he enjoyed it all. During his time in the National Guard, he developed a real passion for cooking. This love grew from countless hours of volunteering to barbeque for numerous weddings and charities at St. Ambrose to a catering business he ran on the side for the past fifteen years. The enjoyment that he received from patron’s compliments and praise cannot be measured.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Olga Jansa, infant sister Patricia Jansa, in-laws Daniel and Anna Fischer Sr., brother-in-laws Harvey Fischer, Francis Fischer, and Ivan Fischer, sister-in-laws Peggy Fischer, Marcella Zly, and Arlene Gunyon.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, LaRita Jansa. His children Danielle Halfmann and husband Darrell, Norman Jansa and Dan Hogan, and Marcie Holtman and husband Curtis. Seven grandchildren Laura Batla and husband Keith, Shanna, Kamie and Derek Halfmann, Mark, Caroline and Katelynn Holtman. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Noemi and Ralph Hoelscher and their children Carla (Curtis) Schwartz and Brian (Chrystal) Hoelscher; brother-in-laws Daniel Fischer and wife Harriet, Edwin Zly and wife Eldoris; sister-in-laws Carrol Fischer and Barbara Fischer; and numerous Fischer family nieces and nephews. 
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Cheruku, Dr. Alcocer, Robert and Donna Fischer, Gary and Donna Fisher, and to all the friends and family that have supported us and prayed for Daniel throughout his illness.
Pallbearers will be Allen Weishuhn, Monroe Dierschke Jr., James Ripple, Rodney Ripple, Llano Heathcott, and Jerry Multer. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwane Hoelscher, Tommy Ayers and the St. Ambrose Men’s Choir.
A rosary will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 6:00 pm Sunday. The funeral mass will also be held at St. Ambrose at 10:00 am on Monday.

A light went out with the passing of Jim Kavanagh, 73, on January 18, 2016. Jim was born on April 19, 1942 in Dallas, Texas, to James and Michelina (Butera) Kavanagh.
Jim was the rarest of men: strong, reliable, trustworthy, giving and caring, with a set of principles that could not be compromised, especially when it concerned the welfare of children.
He touched everyone in a special way because he possessed a unique quality of humility that made people always feel better about themselves, either with children he worked with over the years, co-workers, friends and anyone who had the opportunity to meet and spend a moment with him. His children considered him the “rock” of the family who was always there to guide them, raise them up and strengthen them.
He was a true Texan, who loved hunting, fly-fishing, skeet shooting, collecting guns, riding his motorcycle and fast cars, such as his 1972 Camaro. His great love was his farm near Rising Star, where he found serenity and peace. He was always grateful to James Burcham for helping him to make it such a heavenly place.
His professional life was all about helping people, first with emotionally disturbed children as counselor, eventually becoming the Executive Director of the prestigious Salesmanship Club Youth Programs in Dallas. In 1998, he moved to San Angelo to become the President of West Texas Boys Ranch, where he implemented new procedures, program changes and protocols to ensure a dynamic and safe environment for children. After the completion of his contract commitment he was named President Emeritus. At the end of his 42 year career of helping others, his credentials included Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA), and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. He served on many boards and committees, including the American Psychiatric Association in Washington D.C., and wrote the standards for Therapeutics Wilderness Programs.
Jim is survived by his wife Ingrid of 32 years and his two children, son Jim III, daughter Charlotte, their mother Jeanne Willineham and grandchildren Angelina and Jimmy; his sister Mickey Rudman and longtime friend Anne Kelsey; Cousin Ann Buckmann; his stepchildren David Fields, Massai Fields and his daughter Madison, Charlene and husband Paul Johnston, their children Alec and Andrew; his longtime friend Buzz Dicken and his family; a dear and loyal friend, Sandy Mauro and her mother Lou; valued friend David Yarbrough, special thanks to our neighbors Bob and Connie Hicks, and many kindred spirits right here in San Angelo.
His family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo, especially his nurses Pamela, Jeannie, social worker DeAnna and Shawna for their tireless and loving care given to both Jim and his wife Ingrid. We thank all of our friends in San Angelo, Dallas and other places for their prayers and support. It helped more than can be imagined. A special “thank you” to Dr. Chris Barnett, who has been Jim’s family physician for many years.
In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to share your love for Jim by contributing to Hospice of San Angelo, the West Texas Box Ranch, The Salesmanship in Dallas, The American Cancer Association or the charity of your choice.
Visitation to honor Jim will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, January 29, at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A Memorial Service will be held at the farm on Saturday, January 30, where his ashes will be taken.

Claudia J. Ayers, 92, affectionately known as Nibbs, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016. A family visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A private burial will be held in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. Nibbs was born January 30, 1923 in Van Buren, AK. She was full of life and laughter. She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. A longtime member of the DAV, Nibbs volunteered at Wilford Hall Hospital at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. She was always able to brighten the day of the patients and staff. A woman of faith, she knew the words to every hymn. Nibbs came to San Angelo in 2008 to be with her sister-in-law and partner in mischief, Ladelle Ayers Carter and niece, Cindy Martin Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband John Alton Ayers and her sons, Clifford and Glenn Pond. She has one daughter Dianne Woodruff. Nibbs is survived by her best friend, Ladelle Ayers Carter; close friends Nancy and Sam Morton; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Hill, Lelia Pate and Bettye Ayers, and many loving nieces and nephews

LEORIA B. MILLER, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her home in San Angelo, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Lee was born on November 29, 1927, in Abilene, Texas, to Ernest L. Smith and Georgia B. Smith and graduated from Wiley High School in 1944. In 1964, she moved to San Angelo where she was employed for many years in the banking industry. She worked at various times for Texas Bank, Southwest Bank and Central National Bank. She was well known and highly regarded for her banking skills and the personal attention she gave her customers. While living in San Angelo, she met and married Franklin N. Miller in 1974. They enjoyed 30 years together until his death in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and husband Franklin N. Miller. She is survived by her sister Louise Wishcamper of Abilene, TX, children Diane Soloff (Court) of San Angelo and Daniel Fowler (Nancy) of Kooskia, ID. Also surviving are grandchildren Julie Jewell (Larry) and Kevin Dierschke of San Angelo, Missy Huling (Grant) of Leander, TX, Shanna Beth Fowler of Rock Springs, TX, Trevor Soloff (Connie) of Apex, NC, Ashleigh Soloff of Fairfax, VA, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, her former husband and friend Gus Fowler (Laquida) and her beloved canine companion "Bonsai". 
The family is very appreciative of the wonderful care provided by the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the San Angelo Community Medical Center, The Springs, the Senior Care Center and Hospice of San Angelo, all of whom were so kind and compassionate during these past few months. Her final days were made especially comfortable by round the clock care from Dorothy, Carolyn and Marilyn.
Visitation will be at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6:00 till 8:00 pm Thursday, January 21. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 22, at 10:30 am at Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Mills Caraway officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of San Angelo.