Raymond Cortez, 43, went to be with our father in heaven on January 7, 2016. Raymond was born on April 11, 1972, to Jesse Cortez and Esperanza "Hope" Ramirez in San Jose, California.

His big smile could be seen from afar. He loved the outdoors, grilling with his brother-in-law, Raymond Flores, who he loved and respected like an older brother. He loved his sister, Sonia C. Flores, even though she is younger, he saw her as a big sis. His nieces and nephews were dear to him, having one special one "Jessie Flores." He found Jessie to be, even though much younger than him, to be a person he could talk to about anything and everything. He would laugh with him as he also cried with him; they had a very close bond. Raymond was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He was employed by Ramon Flores, his brother-in-law, at Flores Lawn and Landscape, being his right-hand man. He was a very dependable and meticulous person.

Survivors include his father, Jesse Cortez; step-father, Lucas Carrillo; mother, Esperanza "Hope" Carrillo; one son, Raymond Cortez, Jr.; one daughter, Jenna Clarissa Cortez; maternal grandmother, Soyla Ramirez; one brother, Rodney Rodriguez; sisters, Sonia Cortez Flores (husband Ramon), Eva Esquivel and family, Emily Carrillo and family, Maria Carrillo and family; close nephews, Ramon Andrew Flores; his favorite nephew, Jessie Flores, and Noah Matthew Flores; close nieces, Erica Flores and Justine Flores; close grand-nephews and niece, Jessie Ray Flores, Jr., Jeana Flores and Andrew Israel Flores; several aunts and uncles and many others who loved him. All siblings are from San Jose, California, except the Flores Family.

Pallbearers will be: Ramon Flores, Lucas Carrillo, Jessie Flores, Ramon Andrew Flores, Raymond R. Cortez, Jr., and Noah Matthew Flores.

Viewing will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. A Holy Rosary will be recited that evening at 7:00 at the funeral home chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Belvedere Cemetery.

Funeral Services are entrusted to the care an direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903, (325) 658-5995.

The Flores, Cortez, and Carrillo families would like to give a special thanks to many friends and family for their prayers and concerns, and a special thanks to St. Joseph's parish and everyone at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels.

In Loving Memory of Pat Strother, 86, who passed from this world after a long illness on January 8, 2016 in Sterling City. Patsy Ruth Diver was born June 16, 1929 in Miles, Texas, the second child of Charlie and Thelma Diver.
Pat graduated from Miles High School in 1948, and from San Angelo Business College. As a young woman, Pat greatly enjoyed music, teaching herself to play the steel guitar and singing in the church choir.
She married George Eugene (Gene) Strother and lived for many years in Knickerbocker. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorine, husband Gene, son Mike and grandson Riley. She is survived by her daughters, Veda Hill of San Angelo, Brigette Lambert of Carlsbad, and Tanya Weathersby of Marietta, GA, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers and in light of Pat’s lifelong love for animals, the family asks that a small donation be made in Pat’s name to Concho Valley PAWS.

 

Marieta Joy Williams Anz, “Grandmommie/Momja,” entered into the presence of her Savior Saturday, January 2, 2016.
She was born to James Rueben Williams and Ruby Hollowell Williams on April 4, 1930 in Sweetwater, Texas. She spent the majority of her life in Sweetwater, where she graduated from high school. In Sweetwater she met the love of her life, John Anz. He had returned home from the U.S. Navy and was considering re-enlistment. His plans quickly changed and they were married on January 9, 1948. Together they embarked on a sixty-six year storybook life. He was her prince and she his princess. They were a modern day fairy tale. He preceded her in death in 2014. 
Marieta was the epitome of class and style. She made sure she looked beautiful every day and was seldom seen without her jewelry. She spent some time as a teacher’s aide in Sweetwater in order to save money for the family. The rest of her life was spent as a homemaker. She and John had two beautiful daughters.
Upon John’s retirement, they traveled the world and saw many beautiful places. She was very artistic. Among her many talents were painting and stained glass projects.
She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Sweetwater. John and Marieta moved to San Angelo in 2008 where they became members of First United Methodist Church.
Marieta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sister, Ione Zimmerlin; and special son-in-law Joe Ward. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia J. Escue and her husband Richard of Andkin, Florida and Pam Ward of San Angelo; her grandchildren Jonathan Escue, David Escue and girlfriend Mairi Hennessy, Erica Hill and her husband Mark, Michael and his girlfriend Courtney Kerr; and her great-grandchildren, Evan and Dylan Hill. She is also survived by special caregivers Anna Guerra and Teresa Rocha. Finally, she is already missed tremendously by her sweet Chihuahua, “Chica.”
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in San Angelo. The family would like to thank the number of people who have provided support in the form of phone calls, food and personal visits. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Marieta’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

William Truman Williams went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, January 2, 2016. William Truman was born May 2, 1919, in Stephens County, Texas, the youngest child of William Frederick Williams and Mary Fletcher Jackson Williams. William Truman joined the Army Air Corp, February 7, 1941 and served his country until his Honorable Discharge October 23, 1945. On December 8, 1945 he married Virginia Jane Lay in San Angelo, Texas. They were married 53 years before her death in 1998. William Truman was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters and his beloved wife, Jennie Williams. He is survived by nephews, Darrell T. Gray, Buddy Stevens, Mark Stevens and Scot Stevens. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5th at Johnson's Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10AM, Wednesday, January 6th in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.