It never took long for those who met Dr. Kathryn Elizabeth Artnak to discover the joy that perpetually exuded from her. Known by her loved ones as "Katie," she was a beaming ray of light and a truly selfless woman. At age 64, she jumped into the loving arms of Jesus at Shannon Memorial Hospital on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 after courageously battling cancer for nearly two years. The eldest of eight children, Katie was born on Oct. 19, 1951, to Eugene Corcoran, Jr. and Rosemary (Taylor) Corcoran at Camp Pendleton, California.
Her academic career was impressive. She earned a B.S.N. from Ball State University, an M.S.N. from Catholic University of America, a Ph.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and a M.A. from Loyola University. When Katie was an undergraduate student at Ball State University, as the Vietnam War raged on, she joined the U.S. Navy. Her military nursing career took her to San Diego, where she cared for both troops returning from Vietnam and their families. While stationed there, she also met her husband, Dr. Joe Artnak, a Navy physician. They married at the Basilica of Notre Dame. The two were stationed in Japan before Katie left the Navy and traveled with her husband, who was stationed in Bethesda, Maryland, and Jacksonville, Florida. Once Joe completed his service obligation, he accepted a position as a gastroenterologist at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, where he and Katie would move and live for over 30 years to raise a family. The couple had two sons and two daughters, whose friends affectionately referred to Katie as "Mommy Artnak." "Mommy Artnak" was legendary for welcoming all of her children's friends into her family with open arms and treating them like one of her own: from family vacations, to holidays, to the best chicken tortilla soup...Katie always made you feel welcome. With her children in school, Katie completed her Ph.D., and in 1995 began teaching nursing at Angelo State University. She was a professor of health policy, theory and ethics. Her areas of research included subject matters such as global initiatives in nursing, advanced-care planning in certain populations and clinical ethics. From her office in ASU's Center for Community Wellness, Engagement and Development (the "WED Center") – Katie also conducted research on end-of-life care and chronic illness for the CareGiver Research Institute. She maintained a practice at Shannon Hospital as a clinical ethics consultant, and chaired the Hospital Ethics Committee. Katie was a true pioneer in clinical ethics and palliative care. One of Katie's most recent passions involved leading a group of graduate nursing students on ASU's first-ever study abroad trip to Africa. The group spent two weeks in Malawi in southeast Africa presenting educational programs at Daeyang Nursing College, and working alongside faculty, students and staff at Daeyang Luke Hospital and Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe and St. Martin's Hospital in Malindi. Katie was a devout Catholic and a devoted Notre Dame fan, to say the least. Katie was also masterful at making people feel special. She sent legendary care packages -- even for holidays such as Cinco de Mayo -- using any excuse to surprise her loved ones and making sure they knew how loved and special they were. Katie enjoyed watercolor painting, traveling, especially to the lakeshores of Lake Michigan in Saugatuck with her family, and anything that involved her children and grandchildren -- Mary Kathryn and Johnny were the light of her world. She was a truly devoted wife, mother and grandmother and unquestionably one of the most genuinely kind and devout people. Katie was treated throughout her illness by the Shannon Hospital staff who she considered family. The Artnak family cannot express enough gratitude for her love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 6202 CR 339, Christoval, TX 76935.

Thomas Eugene Socko , 58, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at a local care center.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Survivors are Wife, Teresa Lynn Socko; Son, Jeremy Thomas Socko both of San Angelo; Mother, Jeanette Theresa Socko of Coal Township, PA and Grandson, Matthew Lee Porter of San Angelo.

Candelario “Candy” Rodriguez Asebedo, 71, of San Angelo, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2015 in San Angelo, TX.

Prayer service will be held 7:00pm Thursday October 29, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will take place in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral home.


He was born on May 22, 1944 to Manuel and Ginger (Rodriguez) Asebedo in San Angelo, TX. . Candy worked in the print shop for Ethicon. On May 23, 1964 he married Evelina Briseno in St. Mary Catholic Church. Candelario and Evelina lived in San Angelo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by parents, a brother, Manuel Asebedo Jr. and sister, Nellie Burks

Candelario is survived by his wife; Evelina, two daughters, Elizabeth Asebedo, Estella Dooley; son, Marc Asebedo; five grandsons, Jesse Castanuela 4th, Jeremy Castanuela, Jacob Castanuela, Sr., Joseph A Lara, Alexander A Lara; great- grandson, Jacob Castanuela, Jr.; three great-grandsons; Anthony Daniel Asebedo, Brandon A. Lara, Jordan Lara; two brothers, George Asebedo, Charlie Asebedo; Sister, Mary Lou Ortegon all of San Angelo, TX;

entura G. Cardenas, 82, of San Angelo, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2015 at her residence.

Family Visitation will be held 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with Ralph Gevara, officiating. Burial will take place in Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

She was born on February 22, 1933 to Thomas and Inocente (Reyes) Gevara in Tankersley, TX. Ventura was a housewife. On October 24, 1961 she married Ernesto Cardenas on in Eden. Ventura and Ernesto lived in San Angelo, Texas. She loved to cook, and loved all her grandchildren and her favorite “grandchildren” Bob the dog, and her cat, Cat. She was a member of Angelo Bible Church and was a Christian all of her life.


Pallbearers will be Ralph Gevara, Francisco Cardenas, Gilbert Rocha, Richard Gomez, Lupe Banda Jr. and Joseph Reyes.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her 12 brothers and sisters.


Ventura is survived by her loving spouse of 54 years, Ernesto Cardenas, son, Adrian Cardenas, daughter, Tammy (Gustavo) Trevino, son, Ernesto Cardenas, Jr., Grandchildren are Lou Lou Cardenas, Eric (Amy Bellido) Gomez; Great-grandsons, Isaiah Gomez, Gabriel Gomez, special nephew, Ralph Gevara all of San Angelo, special niece, Delphina Vera of Welch, TX, a brother in law, Francisco Cardenas of San Angelo.



God's Garden

God looked around the garden,
And found an empty space.
He looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
For He only takes the best.
He knew that you were weary,
and He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
be well on earth again.
He saw the roads were getting rough,
and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered peace be thine.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
the day God called you home.

Spencer Ray Edens, infant, was born into and passed from this life on Friday, October 23, 2015 in San Angelo, Texas. Although he was not with us long, he will live on forever in our hearts. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his parents, Mark Harlan and Becca Renea Lambert Edens; sister, Ava Carlene Edens; grandparents, Glen and Patricia Lambert, Larry and Jacque Edens, & Sharron and Ted McCulloch; great grandmothers, Louella Bilberry and Eva Ballard; aunts and uncles, Bryan Edens, Victoria and David Bachmann & Jessica Pirkle and Josh; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Roy Grosshans, 90, of San Angelo, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Walter and Louise Grosshans in Runnels County on June 28, 1925. Roy served in the U.S. Navy before returning home to marry the love of his life, Reba Jenkins, on April 10, 1946, in Miles, Texas. Roy began farming at that time and later went to work for Monarch Tile Manufacturing, where he retired after 30 years. Roy and Reba lived in San Angelo for the rest of his life.

Roy was a member of Day Memorial Methodist Church, where he loved serving his Lord, serving as a board member and providing maintenance for the church. Roy and Reba moved their memberships to First United Methodist Church when Day Memorial closed, where they attended as long as they were physically able. Roy was passionate about activities with his family, including camping, fishing and family reunions. He was an avid reader and loved reading about history.

Roy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Reba, daughter Ruth Abbott, and son Bruce Grosshans and wife Vicki, all of San Angelo. He is also survived by two grandsons, Rodney Abbott and wife Wendy, and Randy Abbott and wife Robin, as well as a granddaughter, Leslie Porter and husband Steven. In addition, he is survived by ten great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by all his brothers and sisters, as well as his granddaughter, Ginger Grosshans.

Friends may call at Johnson's Funeral Home for viewing. The family will receive friends for the Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, October 30, 2015, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Barbara Dyke officiating.