Behrens, Bernice Oualline, 86, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016. Bernice was born September 5, 1929 in Elizabeth, Arkansas to George James and Clara Esta Cantrell Stephens. 
She grew up happily with her eight siblings in the Southern Ozark Mountains, attending school in nearby Viola, where she played on the basketball team.
She met and later married the father of her children, Henry P. Behrens in Woodward, OK in 1947. Bernice was a loving homemaker as the wife of a U.S. Air Force Officer, raising her children as they moved from base to base. She was a woman of strength and faith, strict discipline and good moral character and worked diligently to make sure her children had this foundation. Bernice started her own skin care company as an esthetician and also had a career as an ophthalmology technician. Later in her life, she sat and cared for the elderly. Bernice had many passions in life. She loved talking politics, watching FOX News and John Wayne movies, being a Dallas Cowboys fan and bowling in her spare time. Bernice was a loving Mother and Grandmother and her beautiful spirit will live on in our hearts forever! She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Dr. Phyllis I. Behrens, of Joplin, MO., Stephen “Steve” Behrens and his wife Jo, of Peyton, CO., Jameson Behrens, of Denver, CO., Henry P. “Hank” Behrens, Jr. and his wife Jana, of Wichita Falls, TX., Martin “Marty” Behrens and his wife Laura, of San Angelo, TX., and Esta O. Behrens, of Austin, TX; her Grandchildren, McKenna Behrens, Jessica Dutton and her husband Windsor, Gavin Behrens, Amy Blackwell and her husband Travis, Chad Behrens and his wife Sarah, Martie Michelle Climer and her husband Wes, Brittany Scott and her husband Jeremy and Hunter Behrens and his wife Leah. She is also survived by her 10 Great Grandchildren and 2 “On The Way.” The Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo, TX with Dr. David Currie officiating. The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Staff and her friends at Rio Concho Terrace, Amber, Loretta, Whitney and the staff on 5 South at Shannon Medical Center, Gentiva Hospice and especially Charee, Beth, Charlotte, Kara, Christina (who always made Mom laugh), and the entire Staff at Senior Care of Meadow Creek, who provided heartfelt, exceptional care for Mom. The family requests that memorials be made to Rio Concho Terrace, 403 Rio Concho Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903.
 

Lamar Q. Sparks, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Lamar was born on October 11, 1928 in Barnhart, TX to Lamar Q. Sparks, Sr. and Cora Stuart Sparks. He graduated from The University of North Texas where he met the love of his life, Anna Corbet Sparks. They were married in Denton, TX and later moved to San Angelo. He went to work for his father’s firm, Sparks-Layne Insurance. He later was a partner there where his honesty and ethics became his trademark.
Lamar was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife who passed away in 2010 after fifty-eight years of marriage, two brothers, Swift and William, and one sister, Mary Layne. 
Lamar is survived by his sons, Ron L. Sparks and wife Inez of Brookshire, TX, Corbet L. Sparks and wife Cinda of McAllen, TX and special caregiver and very dear friend, Elaine Sublet. He also has six grandchildren, CarrieLee Sparks, Kimberly Craig, Crystal Wallace, Cyrina Dees, Curtis Sparks, Colin Sparks; and six great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Elaine Sublet for being such a significant and vital part of his life.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Robert Sanchez, went to be with the Lord, on March 25, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a long time resident of Robert Lee Texas where he lived his life and raised his family. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Robert Lee Hispanic Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
He was born on February 11, 1929 in Duval County. Robert, better known as "Grandpa Robert," to all those he affectionately loved, was notorious for spoiling and loving all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren that brought him the most Joy. 
Robert was an accomplished contractor that served the Robert Lee community and local communities. His career of contracting touched many lives with the numerous homes and office facilities he built throughout his work life.
He is survived by his wife, Pasquala Sanchez of San Angelo TX, son, Robert Sanchez Jr. and wife, Paula Sanchez of Midland, TX; daughter, Margarita Flores and husband Monico Flores of Euless, TX; daughter, Rosa Long and husband Kyle Long of Robert Lee, TX; son, Armando Sanchez and wife Mitzi Sanchez of Lubbock TX; son, Mike Sanchez and wife Elicia Sanchez of Andrews, TX and his daughter, Lisa Mahoney and husband Joe Mahoney of Euless, TX. In addition to his beloved children, he leaves behind ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
His family thanks the nurses, doctors and caregivers at the Senior Care facility of San Angelo and Gentiva Hospice Care.

Margaret L. Contreras, 94 of San Angelo, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in a local care center. Rosary will be 7 PM Monday, March 28, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylano officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Margaret was born on February 14, 1922 to Edward and Juanita (Robles) Labrada in Lawton, OK. She married Joe B. Contreras in 1946 in San Angelo. Margaret was a great cook, devoted wife, and loving mother. She was a stay at home mother, and raised all four of her children with her husband Joe B. Contreras. She loved the outdoors, and would go fishing with her husband or sit outside in the sun with her rose bushes. Margaret loved the colors pink and red, and wore them often. She was feisty, strong-willed, and had an incredible strength in her to overcome any obstacle that arose or any task placed before her. She enjoyed having her children and grandchildren around her, and always had something prepared to offer them to eat. Margaret had a happy disposition, and was always laughing. Her laughter was contagious, and she was incredibly affectionate, never running out of hugs or kisses. She was a little night owl, and would enjoy staying up late watching her novelas. She loved many things, but one thing she disliked was wearing shoes. She was always barefoot if she could help it. She would sit and knit, all the while moving her foot as if to some music only she heard. More than anything, Margaret loved her family, and was always there if you needed her. She was a very strong person and she was the rock of our family. Now the family tree, she and my grandpa created, grows on that rock and her strength and tenacity for life will live on in us. We love you so much, Grandma. God keep you.

Margaret was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband Joe B. Contreras on April 25, 1993, five sisters and a brother.

She is survived by: her children, Virginia Cook and companion Timothy Clark, Joe L. Contreras and wife Debra Fierro, Mary Ellen Montelongo and husband Freddy, and Janie C. Garcia and husband Adam, all of San Angelo; her brother, Edward Labrada Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; six grandchildren, Rita Nicole Scott, Eugene Alexander Trevino, James Michael Cook, Christie Barbosa, Roger Contreras, and Stacy Trevino; eight great-grandchildren, Joseph Scott, Virginia Latane Scott, Austin Contreras, Justin Contreras, Katherine Cantu, Kristian Barbosa, James Cook, and Charlie Cook; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be: Eugene Alexander Trevino, James Michael Cook, Roger Contreras, Joseph Scott, Adam Garcia, Freddy Montelongo, Kimo Scott, and Memo Barbosa. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Contreras, Justin Contreras, and Kristian Barbosa.

The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the the staffs of Senior Care, Shannon Medical Center, Senior Care of Meadow Creek, and Hospice of San Angelo for their care during Margaret’s life. 

Online condolences can be given at www.RobertMassie.com.

Curtis Edward Lee, Jr. passed from this life March 23, 2016 at home in San Angelo, Texas to return to his Heavenly Father. He was born November 11, 1959 in Enid, OK to Ruth Puryear Lee and Curtis E. Lee, Sr. Curtis was raised and schooled in Andrews, TX and San Angelo. He was baptized at the Second Baptist Church in Andrews and also has attended Lake View Baptist, Word of Life and the Cowboy Church in San Angelo. Very young Curtis played guitar in a small band accompanying Pastor Bryan in Evangelism. He was always an avid fisherman, fishing every lake, creek or stream he could. Curtis loved car races and was part of a pit crew for a while. Curtis worked primarily in the oilfield; as a welder, roughneck and tool pusher. He also worked as an oilfield mechanic as well as a diesel mechanic, and in construction. Curtis was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Donna Tilson, grandparents, Fannie Stewart Puryear-Williams, Robert Lee Puryear, Jodie and Lovetta Lee and J. Lee "Poppa" Williams, as well as many loved family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Puryear Sellers of May, TX, sister, Patsy VanLeeuwen of Harrisburg, Oregon, and daughter, Kinlie B. "Tinkerbelle" Lee of Midland, TX. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in the chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Grape Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home. "The Lord shall bless his people with peace." Psalm 29:11 

Delia Atilano Perez lost her long hard fought battle with liver disease. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
She was born on December 20th, 1958, to Cruz Alonzo and Luisa Atilano in San Angelo, Texas. 
She worked for RG Barry's for 24 years as a Supervisor, while also holding multiple jobs during the same time to provide for her family. She was not only our Mother but our Best Friend, Protector, Mentor, and Hero. She single handily raised 3 beautiful daughters and instilled the values of Faith, Family, and Friends. Her caring and compassion towards all was unmeasurable and radiated through everyone she encountered. She married her Soulmate, Enrique Perez on September 1, 2000 and was married for 12 years before losing him to cancer. 
She is survived by her mother, Luisa Atilano; her daughters, Crystal Aguilar and spouse, Greg Aguilar Jr.; Jennifer Torres, and Jessica Torres all of San Angelo, TX; her step-children, Christine Vasquez and spouse, Jose Vasquez; Henry N. Perez Jr.; Conrad Perez and spouse, Melissa Perez, and Crystal Perez; her beloved grandchildren, Julius Aguilar, Cierra Aguilar, Elynna Davis, JR Holder, Aaliyah Holder, Adrianna Vasquez, and Josh Perez; her brother, Alex Atilano; her sister, Gloria Esquivel; numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Perez; father, Cruz Alonzo Atilano; and granddaughters, Faye Valentine Davis and Desiree Marie Holder. 
Celebrations of her life will begin with a Rosary being held at 7:00 PM, Monday, March 28, 2016 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Emilio Sosa officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo. 
Pallbearers will be Alex Atilano, Henry N. Perez Jr., Conrad Perez, Julius Aguilar, David Torres Jr., Thomas Davis Jr., Jesse Capuchina, Jason Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Aguilar Jr., Mike Hernandez, and Ben Esquivel. 
We would like to thank Dr. Hughston and his nurse, Robin; Dr. Coates; Dr. Cheruku; the Shannon ICU staff, especially Joseph and C-Jay; and The Liver Institute at Dallas Methodist Hospital. Donations can be made in her memory to the Mt. Carmel Hermitage.

Horace Greaves Andrus, 98 of San Angelo, passed away on March 21, 2016. He was born in San Angelo, Texas to Horace and Dulcye Andrus on December 7, 1917. He was raised in San Angelo, where he graduated from high school in 1936. While going to school, he contributed to the support of his family, after the death of his father, by working on a ranch outside of San Angelo. After high school Horace followed in his father's footsteps and started working on the Railroad as a brakeman for the Santa Fe Railroad. After starting work, Horace met, fell in love, and married Clara Ruth Mathews on October 1, 1941. On December 7, 1941 Horace learned of...