John Charles Lloyd, 69, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015 in San Angelo, Texas.
John was born on September 24th, 1945 in Eldorado, Texas to John William and Minnie Bell Gatewood Lloyd. His family moved to Morton when he was an infant and when he was 12 years of age they moved to Eden, Texas. John graduated from Eden High School. He married Rose Mary Syrinek on November 3, 1973 in Acuna, Mexico and they shared 41 beautiful years together. He was a "Jack of all trades." John worked most of his life as a farmer and rancher, in carpentry, construction and even as a mechanic. He could do it all. More recently he owned and operated Abilene Hairlines and Angelo Hairlines for the last 20 years of his life. John was a loving husband father and grandfather. He loved helping others and being a Good Samaritan for people in need. It did not matter what time of day or night it was, if someone needed him, he was always there for them. One of his other passions in life was fixing things that did not work. He loved tinkering with things and solving the unsolvable. If John couldn't fix it, then he always knew who to call to get the job done. But his greatest passion in life was spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him as "Paw John." He will be dearly missed by all who knew him!
John was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Wesley Eugene Lloyd. He is survived by his wife Rose Mary Syrinek Lloyd, of San Angelo; his daughter Lisa Glasscock and her husband Carl, of Wall, TX; his Grandchildren, Cody Glasscock and his wife Amanda, of Georgetown, TX., Kristin Evans and her husband David, of San Angelo, Chad and Kaleb Glasscock both of Wall, TX; his Great-grandchildren , Tye Glasscock and Kinsley and Cooper Evans; a brother Ed Lloyd of Paint Rock, TX; his sister Nora Stinson and her husband Leon, of New Braunfels, TX; and Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other family members and close friends.
The Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM., Monday, June 22, 2013 at Johnson's Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Steinbach officiating. Interment will follow at Paint Rock Cemetery in Paint Rock, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be Bob Thomas, Carl Glasscock, Jeff Chun, Cody Glasscock, Chad Glasscock, Kaleb Glasscock, David Evans and Garrett Smith.

Mary Ellen Villanueva, 57 of San Angelo, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. A celebration of her life is at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at College Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Lakan Mariano officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Mary will be remembered as a wonderful, caring, giving, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was the most considerate person with a wonderful laugh that would just light up the whole room. Mary loved to read her bible, sew, fish, cook, spend time with family, and sing. Her baptism was an amazing and blessed accomplishment, but her children are her greatest accomplishment.
Though we may not see her in this world again, we know and believe we will all be reunited with her in heaven one day. These words will never truly express the way we love and cherish our beautiful mommy. We don't know a better word for love, but the word mommy sure does describe it all.
She was preceded in death by her mother Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva and grandson EnRicco Jose Garza. Survivors include her father Paul G. Villanueva, Sr. of Hermleigh, Texas; children: Paul Landin and wife Dolores of Huntsville, Texas, Carey Reeves and husband Virgil and Henry Garza and wife Roxann of San Angelo, Crissy Colon and husband Hector of Deltona, Florida, and Joey Garza and wife Crystal and Ringo Garza, Sr. and wife Lenora, all of San Angelo; siblings: Paul R. Villanueva, Jr. of San Angelo, Esmeralda (Emerald) Villanueva of Hermleigh, Texas, Minerva Fuentez of Snyder, Texas, Israel (Speedy) Villanueva and wife Bertha of San Antonio, Texas, Rebecca Santos and husband Amado of Snyder, Texas, and ex-husband and wife Enrique Garza and Wanda of San Angelo and Colorado; grandkids: Ariel, Lori, Anna, and Matthew Landin, and Louis Vega, Shawn and Marissa Garza, Careissy, Erica, and Jr. Guerrero, Ricca, Nico, Henry III, and Kino Garza, David, Jr., Jacob, Carlito, and Julian Irizarry, and Sydney, Iselia, Cruz, Acalain and Nilah Garza, Aloura and Ringo, Jr.; and one great-grandson whom she loved so much, Dominic Waylon; 13 nephews and 12 nieces; and so much more family that loved and adored her, but most of all her loving babies: Chiquita, Sassy, Rocco, Honey and Bubbles, her Chihuahuas.

Earl Cotton went to be with the Lord Jesus on 6/18/2015. He was born in Ballinger Texas on August 15, 1928 to Herbert and Winnie Cotton.
Earl spent his childhood in Ballinger, Texas. He joined the army at 16 and was stationed in Germany during World War II. He received a business administration degree from Texas Tech and Masters in math from Louisiana State University. While in Lubbock he married Susie Harris on May 29, 1953.
After graduation from Tech, he became a math teacher and football coach. He taught and coached in Lubbock public schools, Lubbock Christian High School, and Lubbock Christian College. While in Lubbock he was awarded teacher of the year. He was principal at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola Texas and superintendent of Wall ISD from 1974 to 1986. After retirement he taught math at Wall well into his 70's. Earl loved working with young people and had a great impact on many of their lives.
Earl loved the Lord, his wife and family, and helping people in the community. He was a founding member and an elder of Victory Christian Center. He loved fishing and barbecuing for his family.
Earl is preceded in death by his wife, Susie, of 53 years. He is survived by his three children, Mark and wife Brenda Cotton of Stanton Texas, Toni Cotton of Amarillo Texas, Tim Cotton of Junction Texas, 3 grandchildren (Becky Hull, Jon Cotton, Mallory Villa) and 3 great grandchildren.
Honorary pall bearers will be Chuck Brown, Jon Cotton, Brett Hull, Emilio Villa, Teddy Hallford, and Wayne Johnson.
Visitation will be held Monday June 22, 2015 between 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at Johnsons Funeral Home. Graveside services for Earl will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 for 11:00 a.m. at Concho Cemetery (Hwy., FM 1929).

W. W. Bill Caldwell, 93, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday June 18, 2015 at a local care center. 

Visitation will be held 5:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Allan C. Eckert, and Rev. Randall Wehmeyer, officiating. Burial will take place at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.


He was born on May 14, 1922 in Ballinger, TX. Bill proudly served his country in the 814th Air Engineering Squadron. While in the service he married Joan Marling in Norwich England on June 13, 1944 and they shared 70 wonderful years together until she passed on December 27, 2014. He owned and operated Caldwell Electric Inc. until he retired and sold the business. Bill and Joan lived in San Angelo, Texas.

Bill served for many years on the school board of Lake View ISD, member of the East Angelo and Southwest Lions Clubs and enjoyed the time spent traveling with Joan while she was the District Governor of the Lions Club, a longtime member and served on various boards at Trinity Lutheran Church, member of the LaPaloma and Western Dance Club. Bill enjoyed bowling, golfing and being with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Frona Blake, wife, Joan Mary Caldwell, step sister, Ida Foster.

Bill is survived by three daughters; Frona (Tom) McGuire of San Antonio, daughter, Mary Grim of Robert Lee, daughter, Sue (Andy) Daniel of San Angelo, son, Johnny (Jerry Julian) Caldwell of Little Elm, TX, son, Joe David Caldwell of Dallas, brother in law, David (Geraldine) Marling of England, grandchildren, Sheri (Eddie) Hood of Henrietta, TX, Mark (Shanna) Daniel of San Angelo, Johanna (Brian) Davenport of San Antonio, Steve (Kellie) Ebenstein of Midland, Kim (Tracy) Kelly of San Angelo, Tommie (Ricardo) Amell of Carrollton, Kristi Kerby of San Angelo, twenty-two great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church at 3536 Lutheran Way
San Angelo, TX 76904 or to the Alzheimer’s Association at 
4400 N. Big Spring Ste C32, Midland, TX 79705 ATTN: Janet Cross

Fred Solis Cortez, 72, of San Antonio passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in a San Antonio Hospital.

Family visitation will be from 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 19, 2015 followed by a Rosary at 7pm in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Fred was born on February 10, 1943 to Esteban and Rafel (Solis) Cortez in Brady, Texas. He married Sara Moreno on February 5, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas.

Pallbearers are Johnny Moreno Jr., Benny Moreno, Joe Moreno, George Cortez, Sammy Cortez and Joe Valdez.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Cortez of San Antonio; daughter, Marylou Delarosa and her husband Able of San Antonio; daughter Loriann Powers and her husband John of San Antonio; son, Patrick Cortez and his wife Victoria of Plano; Veronica Trevino and her husband Robert of San Antonio; sister, Janie Valdez of Irving; twelve grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.

Carolyn Yates Dressler passed from this world on June 16, 2015, at 5:30 A.M. She was born Mattie Carolyn Yates on March 12, 1936, to Dewey M. and Mattie K. Yates in Christoval, Texas. The family soon moved to Eden, Texas. She made many lifelong friends and fond memories while attending school there. After marrying and having two children, she lived in several different cities eventually settling back in Christoval. She then moved to San Angelo due to health conditions. After cardiac by-pass surgery in the late 80’s the healthcare providers informed her she might live another 10 years, if she did everything they advised. Of course, Carolyn did not do anything they suggested and lived another 30 years, proving them wrong just for spite. Carolyn loved to cook and would often invite “half the town” over for a meal. Her favorite part was hearing the guests brag about her cooking afterwards. She was famous for her peach cobbler. She also enjoyed many hours with her friends and grandchildren playing cards.
Carolyn was raised a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ in Christoval and later at Southgate. We are very grateful to Johnson Street Church of Christ for bringing her Sunday communion these last few weeks.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, her brother James D. Yates, a very special nephew Harold W. Yates and her stepfather W.H. Crosswhite.

Survivors include: her brother Harold C. Yates and wife Elke, sister-in-law Mildred Yates, her daughter Carol Dressler Mata and husband Ruben, her son Lee D. Dressler and wife Connie. Her grandchildren: Trina Kay Barr and husband Adam, Shawnda Clifton, John Dressler and wife Caitlin, and Bryan Dressler and Baylea. Her great-grandchildren: Austin Clifton and Cash Holland. She is also survived by several nieces.

At Carolyn’s request there is no funeral. Her remains will be placed at the Christoval Cemetery in our family plot at a private family service at a later date.
 

Robert Marion Minton, Jr. (Bob) passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in San Angelo. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:00am at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel will burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 22, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 26, 1922 to Robert Marion Minton, Sr. and Ollie Thompson. He and his family moved to California and Arizona, before settling in San Angelo, Texas in November of 1928.
Bob attended the San Angelo public schools until he was old enough to enter the New Mexico Military in Roswell, NM. While at N.M.M.I., he was on the football, polo, and gymnastics teams. He graduated from N.M.M.I. in May of 1943. From there, he went to Officers Training School at Ft. Benning, GA, where he became an Infantry Officer. Next, he went to Camp Roberts in California and then to Camp Adair in Oregon, where he was in charge of the regimental tank and mine demolition platoons.
In the winter of 1944, Bob sailed from New York City, aboard the Queen Mary, to Glasgow, Scotland. From there he took a train to South Hampton, England. After crossing the English Channel, he landed at Omaha Beach, traveled to St. Lo under General Omar Bradley. Out of St. Lo he joined the Third Army under General George Patton.
Then the Third Army fought it's way to Paris, Toule, Nancy, and then to Kaiserlaten, Germany. Next to Metz and from there to Luxenbourg, and Bastone where The Battle of the Buldge took place. Bob was a demolition expert clearing mines and working ahead of the armored tanks through France, Germany, Luxenbourg, Belgium, Czechoslavakia, and Austria.
Bob was awarded 3 Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, the European ribbon with 4 stars, the Victory Combat Infantry badge, and the Occupation ribbon. He was wounded in Germany in 1945 and was honorably discharged as a Captain in April of 1953.
He graduated from the University of Texas with a BBA in Accounting and Marketing in January 1949.
He married Carolyn Brock in Erie, PA on December 30, 1947. The couple lived in Austin and Midland before moving to San Angelo in September of 1967.
He was the president and owner of R.M. Minton Distributing Company.
His wife, parents, and siblings Mary Jo Bunnell and William S. Minton preceded him in death.
He is survived by his Children, Cynthia Spence, Rhonda Pope and Phil Pope, Brock Minton and Cynthia Jean Minton and Mark Minton; Grandchildren, Kenneth Land and Suzanne Land, Stephanie Shull, Cherilyn Acevedo, Tamara Currie and Chase Currie; Great Grandchildren, Alyssa and Cobey Land, River and Kirsten Shull, Angelina Acevedo, Carolyn Currie and Lauren Currie.
 

Genevieve Amelia Debus Schwartz, 77, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015 at her residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on August 16, 1937 in San Angelo, TX to John and Amelia Schwertner Debus. After graduating from college, Genevieve married John Ernest Schwartz, Sr on August 30, 1958. She resided in Wall, TX for all but 2 years of her life. After teaching for 2 years, Genevieve chose a life of homemaking, volunteering, and raising her family in a faith-filled home. She was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Altar Society, FHA Board, and Young Homemakers. Genevieve spent her life giving and volunteering for her church and children's activities in school, FFA, and 4H. She was very involved in the Tom Green County Farm Bureau, helping many years with the Young Farmers Committee, Queen's Contest, and especially enjoyed helping with the Ag in the Classroom. She enjoyed sewing, especially Easter and doll dresses for her grand-daughters. She loved attending stock shows with her children and grandchildren for many years! You could always count on a great conversation and plenty to eat with Genevieve.
Genevieve is survived by John Sr, her loving husband of 56 years. She is also survived by three children, John and Joan Schwartz, Susan Jones, Curtis and Carla Schwartz. She was preceded in death by her son, Malcolm Schwartz and a son-in-law, Troy Jones. Genevieve gave constant support and love to her 8 grandchildren, Cade, Johnna, Corey, Kimberlyn, Kye, Kendra, and Trey Schwartz and Landon Jones.
Genevieve is also survived by her sisters, Alfrieda Braden, Jerline Frysak, and Gloria Schwartz. Also by in laws, Dorothy Schwartz, Rose Marie Schwartz, Bernice Matthiesen, Alfred and Ann Schwartz, Alfonse and Betty Schwartz, George and Doris Schwartz, and Erwin Schwartz. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, August Frank Debus. She was also preceded in death by in laws Elmer Braden, August Frysak, Walter Schwartz, Joe Schwartz, Laddie and Beatrice Socha, Victor Matthiesen, and Ruby Schwartz.
A rosary will be held Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 pm at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. A mass for Christian burial will be Friday, June 19th at 10:00 am at St Ambrose with burial increment following in St Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson's Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her eight grandchildren and honorary pallbearers will be all godchildren.
The family requests that any honorary memorials be made to the Rev. Bernard J. Binversie Seminarian Burse through St Ambrose. The family would like to thank the numerous friends and family for all the support, prayers, food, and visits during the last seven months as God called her to her eternal home.