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.

Jackie Darrell Glascock of Wall passed away on June 11, 2015 at his home.
Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home with the family present Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services are under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home, 1939 Sherwood Way.
Jack was born on November 30, 1933 in Winters, Texas. He and his beloved wife, Charlyne, married on December 14, 1976. He worked for Producers for twenty-five years, retiring in 1996.
Jack was an avid horseman, he loved anything and everything about horses. In his younger years, he rode bareback broncs and bulls, even riding in Madison Square Gardens. He traded horses and was a horse shoer for many years. In his later years, he owned race horses and loved watching them run.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jack was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan, in the good times and the bad. He was a member of the Hayrick Masonic Lodge and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathy Powers; a son, Bob Armor and his mother and father-in-law, Sara and Doyle Johnston.
Jack is survived by his wife, Charlyne; his children, Kim Canney and Brendi Gentry and husband, David, Randy Armor and Becky Armor; two grandsons that he raised as his own, Kevin Turner and wife, Brandi and Kelly Turner; brothers-in-law, Mike Johnston and wife, Donna and Kenny Johnston. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer and Casey, Talon, Kaitlyn and Ashley, and Melinda, Aimee, Julia and Justin; ten great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carol Cottingham Miles passed away on June 14, 2015. Carol was born on September 18, 1935 to Rose and Virgil Cottingham. She attended San Angelo Schools and loved to participate in class reunions. Carol spent childhood and young adult summers at Camp Waldemar for Girls in Hunt, Texas. Her daughter and three granddaughters continued the camping tradition even today. She loved the Hollins Abroad program, and studied at the Sorbonne and Institute Britainnique in Paris for a year during college. She later taught elementary school at Rio Vista after graduating from Hollins College in 1957 in Roanoke, Virginia. Following her marriage to Bradley Miles on October 9, 1965, in San Angelo TX the couple lived in Abilene for three years while Bradley served as District Attorney before returning to their hometown San Angelo. After settling in College Hills, she served on Boards including San Angelo Symphony for over 50 years. She was a Board Member for the Angelo Civic Theater, the ASU West Texas Foundation, and served as President for both the San Angelo Symphony and Symphony Guild. Carol was heavily involved in her hometown including First Baptist Church where she was director of its Homebound Ministry for over 20 years. She was also involved in Fort Concho Association, Pocahontas Chapter of DAR, Leading Ladies, Friends of the Library, Junior League, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, Adult Literacy Council, Santa Rita Homeowner Association, PTA, and El Camino Girl Scout Council.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Bradley, daughter; Melanie Miles Hirschfeld of Austin, son; M. C. Cottingham “Cottie” Miles and his wife Ashley of San Antonio. Carol’s grandchildren, Jacy and Miles Hirschfeld of Austin, and Elise and Catie Miles of San Antonio. She is also survived by her adorable pug, Tracy, who will miss her daily. She is also survived by her dear friends, Ray Durham and Carmen De La Garza of San Angelo.
In recent years Carol and Bradley traveled extensively, yet they always loved returning to their home in Santa Rita.

Private burial in Fairmount Cemetery will be followed by a celebration of life service for Carol at 1 PM on Wednesday, June 17 at First Baptist Church, San Angelo with Dr. James Hassell officiating.

Pallbearers are Bobby Fletcher, Jim Jones, Richard Mayer, Robert Rowland, Darrell Smith, and John Parsons of San Antonio. Honorary pallbearers are George Hill and Jack Landers.

Any memorials to your favorite charity or to hers, the San Angelo Symphony, will be greatly appreciated. Services are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.