It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice (Gonzalez) Recendez, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Beatrice Recendez of San Angelo, TX, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 92.

She was born on February 15, 1931, in Cotulla, TX to parents Reynaldo and Leonor (Jasso) Gonzalez.

Beatrice, lovingly called Ma by all who knew her, was a great friend to everyone she met. Ma took great pride in her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ma was always willing to lend a hand and a listening ear, bringing comfort and joy.

Beatrice spent most of her life in Kenosha, WI. This is where she met and married Manuel Recendez in September 1950. They welcomed a daughter, Rosario, the following year. Beatrice had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest.

Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Rosario (Jose) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and her grandchildren, Monica Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, John (Ashley) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, Manuel Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and Joseph (Maggie) Gonzales of Kokomo, IN. She is survived also by her great-grandchildren, Travis (Tricia) Gonzales, Mercedez (Rafael) Rassi, Jayla Dickerson, Tyler Gonzales, Jacob Gonzales, and Baylee Fernandez. Also, her great-great grandchildren, Edmund and Owen Gonzales, Stella, Ignatius and Evangeline Rassi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Recendez, her son-in-law Jose Gonzales, and her brothers Fernando and Jose Gonzalez.

The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Monday at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Alexis Gandar Aguirre, 38, passed away August 4, 2023.

Alexis is preceded in death by her Grandparents Petra Aguirre, Benjamen Aguirre, and Isa Gonzalez all of San Angelo, TX, Juanita, and Celestino Gandar of Sonora TX.

Alexis is survived by her two children Nevaeh Carrasco, and Andrew Aguirre of San Angelo TX, her parents Fernando R. Aguirre and Edna Aguirre of San Angelo, TX, three siblings Fernando Celestino Aguirre and wife Elizabeth of San Angelo, TX, Nicole Gomez and husband Andy of San Antonio, TX, and twin sister Alanna Aguirre of San Carlos, CA, three nephews Fernando C. Aguirre Jr., Nicholas Gomez, Ryan Gomez.

Alexis was a proud mother of 2 beautiful children. She was known for her smart wit, caring spirit and love for others, especially those in need. Alexis enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and exploring her niche for crafting. Her beautiful smile and loving spirit will be greatly missed by many.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM.

William G. Bolts (Bill) of San Angelo passed away August 9, 2023. He was 92 years old. He was born in Neligh, Nebraska on March 24, 1931, to parents Granville and Fern (Recroft) Bolts.

Bill served 4 years in the United States Navy. He had active duty on an aircraft carrier during the Korean war. He attended Arizona State University after being discharged from military service. He graduated with a Bachelors’ degree in business. Bill married Nancy Jane Fletcher in Tempe, Arizona on June 4, 1954. They were married 69 years and raised 3 daughters. He retired from General Telephone (GTE) after 25 years of employment in the engineering and outside plant divisions. Bill enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family, and a good game of golf.

Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Bolts, and two of his daughters, Kerrie Jensen and Amy Fettig. His oldest grandson is Jason Deremo of San Angelo and his wife Ruth and their daughter Kelsey. His second grandson is Michael Hicks of Brunswick, Ohio and his wife Shelli and their daughter Murrayah. Bill's youngest grandson is Dylan Bolts of Austin, Texas. Bill was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Gretchen Hicks.

The graveside service will be Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10 am at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

JERLEAN “GRANDMA” WALKER, of San Angelo passed away peacefully in her home on July 29,2023 at the age of 86. She was born March 12, 1937, in San Angelo, Texas to Forest Walker and Sarah Pullen Walker who shortly passed after giving birth. Jerlean was raised by her grandparents, Buster and Ella Pullen and after their passing, she lived with her father and stepmother, Willie B “Mother” Walker. Jerlean attended Blackshear where she made many lifelong friends along the way. She enjoyed many hobbies like going to bingo, doing puzzles, buying lottery tickets, and traveling. She had a passion for sewing and cooking like no other and was so good at pool she earned the name “Pool Sharp”. Grandma had an open-door policy, everybody was welcomed in her home, no matter who you were. There was not a soul who was a stranger to her, she made an incredible mark on anyone she crossed paths with. To know her was to love her.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Brenda (Louis), Sarah, Herbert (Georgia), Wayne (Sandra), Vanessa, Forest (Tanya) and Nikki (Ryan) all of San Angelo; 23 Grandchildren; 66 Great-grandchildren and 29 Great-great grandchildren all of whom she loved and cherished dearly. She is also survived by her Sibling, Mary Jean Lewis, Daughter in love, Sheri, her Son in-law, Ottway, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends, Norma “Ms.Nette” Russell, Emma Dale French, Merlene Ussery, Johnny “JJ” Jackson, Alfred Branch and her pet pug Pricilla “Prissy” Annette Walker.

Jerlean was preceeded in death by her spouses, Robert Miller and Ernest Lewis; her daughters, Annette, Patricia, Janet, Janette; her Grandchildren, Edward, Cassandra and Cayce; and her siblings, Arthur (Heavy), Oscar (Bubba Red), Stanley and Ruthetta; her Sons-In-law, Bobby (Jugga), Johnny (Daddy Rat); her sisters-in-law, Ida Mae and Clara Fae Walker; and her pet Sassy.

You may visit Grandma Friday, August 11, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 12:00 P.M., at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1011 Martin Luther King Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903. The Interment will follow at Delta Memorial Park, 3500 Arden Road, San Angelo, TX 76901.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Angels Hospice Care for their great help during our time of need.

We would also like to thank Jacob and Harper Funeral Home for their attentive professionalism shown to our family.

Jason George Thurston of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Jason was born in Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. to George Earle and Nancy Stickle Thurston and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. After high school, he held various jobs around Silver Spring until he moved to San Angelo, TX in 2008. In April 2008, he enlisted in the United States Army as a Communications Maintenance Technician. His first assignment after advanced individual training was at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. His next assignment took him to the Presidio of Monterey, CA to learn Persian Farsi at the Defense Language Institute. His final assignment took him to Fort Bliss Texas, where he separated from the Army and returned to San Angelo.

Jason met Adriana Varela while working in San Angelo before he left for Basic Combat Training, and they married in November 2008 while he was home on leave. The two welcomed a daughter, Lily Marie Thurston, on April 2, 2012.

After the Army, Jason became a stay-at-home dad caring for his daughter. In 2019, Jason began his civil service career as a Supply Technician at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX. He started with the Logistics Readiness Squadron and then moved to the 316th Training Squadron. His hobbies included building models, collecting sports memorabilia, playing poker, and watching his beloved Washington Redskins play football.

Jason is preceded in death by his father, George. He is survived by his wife, Adriana Leah Thurston, of San Angelo; his daughter, Lily Marie Thurston, of San Angelo; his mother, Nancy DeHart and her husband, Earl, of Chambersburg, PA; his brother, Joshua David Thurston, of Silver Spring, MD; his nephew, Julian Isiah Thurston, of Urbana, MD; his stepmother, Susan Thurston, of Harpers Ferry, WV. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of very good friends.

Joy Marie Donalson, 74, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 in San Angelo, TX. She was born on September 26, 1948, to her parents Julian and Joyce Donalson. She was a retired school teacher.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, John McCarthy, 2 nieces, Chrystal Johnson, and Melissa Gloeckler.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Lestene McCarthy, brother, Buddy Donalson and wife Jean, nephew, Jod Donalson and wife Tana, nieces, Bailey Gloeckler, Kenley Gloeckler, Caitlyn Donalson, great nieces, Farrah Donalson, Corrin Donalson and great nephew, Breck Stowe.

A special Thank You to all her caretakers and nurses at San Angelo Nursing and Rehab and Interim Hospice for their loving care.

Joy will be available for viewing on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home from 8:00am-7:00pm. Graveside service will be on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 10:00am

Soveida Galvan, 79, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Galvan was born December 17, 1942 in Melvin. Soveida has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. She was a 1961 graduate of Central High School. Soveida was a CNA at Baptist Memorial and a foster grandparent for San Angelo Day Nursery. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Soveida loved doing crossword puzzles, reading the newspaper and magazines. Soveida was a collector of angels. As a younger lady she liked to go fishing and hunting.

Survivors include her husband, Javier Galvan of the home; a daughter, Lisa Morris of Ft. Worth; a stepdaughter, Celia Miranda and husband Ramon of Colorado; three brothers, Leandro Valles, Jr. and wife Celia, Alex Valles and wife Linda, and James Valles and wife Eva all of San Angelo; two adopted grandchildren, Xavier Valles and Mikayla Valles both of San Angelo; two step grandchildren, Catherine Molder and Benjamin Molder both of Colorado.

Our beloved father Blake Anthony Kohutek passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 5th, 2023, at the age of 71. Dad was born in Winters, Texas on July 15th, 1952. He was raised in Louisiana prior to moving to Big Lake where he graduated in 1970. It was there that dad met the love of his life Susie Love. They married on January 8th, 1971. As a child Dad wanted to be an artist. He loved to paint, draw, and write. As an adult dad accomplished his dream of writing and publishing a book. He spent most of his professional career in the oil and gas industry. Dad was a lover of his Catholic faith, his wife, children, grandkids, and the numerous beloved pets that crossed his path. His battle with serious medical issues the last few years showed his faith in God, his courage, and his willingness to face life’s battles with a smile on his face and a cuss word here and there. He leaves behind his loving wife Susie Kohutek, son Jason Kohutek and wife Kim, daughter Natalie Hunter and son Josh Kohutek. He was a wonderful Poppa of Jaseton Kohutek and Jaxson Hunter. He is also survived by brothers David and Mark Kohutek and sister Becky MacGregor. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Doris Kohutek, and brothers Steven and Patrick Kohutek.

A rosary will be held at 6:00pm, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will be held on 2:00pm, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Jerry Gideon was born on September 26, 1938, to Pearlie Francis Jordan Gideon and Preston Wells Gideon in Brownsboro, Texas and passed away on August 3, 2023.

Jerry was a member of Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas. Jerry worked in Texas public schools for many years as a teacher, coach, and school bus driver in the early years. He completed his public-school career as a school superintendent for 27 years before retiring for the first time. During his tenure in public schools, he served on state boards and committees. A second, shorter career was with the Texas Association of School Administrators. This job required problem solving from his office in Austin and trips to school districts around the state. He retired a second time in 5 years to settle down in San Angelo and enjoy his family. Jerry was an avid University of Texas fan. He always pulled for the horns in their endeavors.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Pearlie Gideon, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nell and Harrell Griffin, his brother-in-law Fowler Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Molly, his two sons, Kent and wife Debbie and Stan and wife Stacey, eight grandchildren Preston Gideon and wife Savannah, Grant Gideon, Russell Gideon, Grace Gideon, Molly Perez and husband Chris, Sara Gideon and three sisters, Sally Jones, Leneta Wallace and Patsy Fowler and husband Joe. Great grandchildren who were born in July and August.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Southland Baptist Church beginning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.