Jean Owens (Jeanie) Deans, 88, passed from this life on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Abilene, Texas. Jeanie was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 11, 1927 to J.A.(Gus) and Ruby Warden Owens. She grew up and attended schools in San Angelo, graduating in 1944. She was the youngest of six children. She worked as an operator with the General Telephone Company, where she met the love of her life, David Carl Deans. She and Carl married on August 31,1947. They honeymooned in Ruidoso, New Mexico where they began a lifelong love for the area. They spent many summers there and eventually bought their own cabin. They also enjoyed camping in their 5th wheel. They had three children Susan, Tommy and Nancy. Jeanie was a stay at home Mom for many years and was very involved in her children's lives. She was always a home room mother, helped with PTA, school parties and events, was a den mother and brownie leader. She was an excellent seamstress, making a lot of her girls clothes and costumes. She was also a wonderful cook, baker and did home canning, much to the joy of her friends and family. When the children were older, she went back to work for General Telephone Company and retired after 25 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed spoiling her 9 grandchildren, who loved her dearly. After Carl's death in 2008, Jeanie moved to Christian Village in Abilene. Jeanie was a faithful Christian and charter member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. For many years she was a teacher for World Bible Study and children's Bible classes. She spent countless hours in prayer for those she loved and cared about. She was an amazing woman, known for her sweet, kind, and loving personality and will be missed by all who knew her. Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Carl; her parents; her siblings, J.A. Owens, Warden Owens, Mozelle Smith, Inelle Colby and Tobby Owens and her grandson, Jacob Hunt.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Barber of Abilene, son, Tom Deans and wife, Amy of Sachse, and daughter, Nancy Brooks and husband, Shorty of Tye; grandchildren, Jason Barber and wife, Tammy, Kerri Cannon and husband, Jason, Melissa Fitzgerald and husband, Clayton, Joshua Hunt, Jenny Gibson and husband, Michael, Jeb Hunt and wife, Casi, Nicole Deans and Christopher Deans; and greatgrandchildren, Jacob, Austin, William, Kylee, Jillian, Hunter, Riley,
Cassie, Raigen and Kinlee and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, June 15, 2015 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel of San Angelo with Mr. Tommy King officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens of San Angelo. Jason Barber, Josh Hunt, Jeb Hunt, Jason Cannon, Clayton Fitzgerald, Michael Gibson, Jacob Barber, and Austin Barber will serve as pallbearers.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation at www.alzfdn.org , any hospice organization or the charity of the giver's choice. The family sends heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers at Hendricks Hospice of Abilene and Visiting Angels, with special thanks to Jennifer and Robert.
 

Frank Novak Jr. was born on September 10, 1929 in Globe, Arizona to Frank Novak and Ida Novak Sr.
Frank had retired from Firestone in Fort Stockton where he raised his family. Family was so important to him and he cared deeply for his family. He was a loving father that made certain the people he loved never had need for anything and was a generous man. Frank was also a devoted Christian and nothing pleased him more than to share the good news of our Lord and Savior. He would talk about the Lord’s love to everybody he talked with. His desire for everyone, especially his family, was to be saved, something he spoke of often. When he wasn’t telling people about his love for the Lord he enjoyed watching football and Christian television.
Frank is preceded in death by his brother Johnny Novak.
Frank is survived by his five brothers, Stanley Novak, Larry Novak, Norbert Novak, Phil Novak and Bobby Daniels; sisters Ida, Sandra and Margie; his only child Gena May and husband Lee reside in Carlsbad. Frank had two grandchildren, Mike Walters of Midland and Shelli Rushing and husband Coley of Wichita Falls; three great-granddaughters, Hanna, Dakota and Kinsey as well as many nieces and nephews.
Daddy had received hospice care for almost a year. The family would like to thank the staff of Baptist Hospice, especially Dr, Barnett. Dr. Barnett took such great care of Daddy and even made house calls for us. Daddy enjoyed Dr. Barnett remarking that he always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed his nurse Debbie and always looked forward to seeing her and spoke highly of her. The family would also like to say special thanks to Rosa Ibarra. Rosa came to our home and cared for Daddy daily as if he were her own father. That meant so much to us and we thank God everyday for allowing Rosa to be a part of our lives.
Visitation will be from 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the funeral home with family present from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2015 at Shaffer Funeral Home’s Pioneer Chapel. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Grape Creek.

Carmen Suanne Samaniego passed away June 9, 2015. She was born to Barbara and the late Pete Samaniego on November 22, 1983 in San Angelo. She grew up in Water Valley. She will be sadly missed by her loving dog companion Cookie.
There will be a memorial service for Carmen Monday, June 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sterling County Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that funds be sent to Sterling County Nursing Home to assist in purchasing marker.

LeRoy F. Hillegas, Jr. 84, of San Angelo, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in San Angelo. He was born on Friday, December 15, 1930 in South Ilion, New York to the late, LeRoy F., Sr. and Louise Hillegas. He worked as a welder for many years in the oil well industry and then later with the West Texas Fire Company. LeRoy was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Hillegas and later married Jacqueline Rutledge on July 24, 2000 in San Angelo. He was of the Greek Orthodox faith.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife of almost 15 years, Jacqueline Hillegas; 5 step children; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.

Funeral Services for Michael David Tiftickjian "Tuffchicken", 57, will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Marys Catholic Church. Rosary will be Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in San Angelo.
Mr. Tiftickjian passed away Thursday , June 11, 2015 in San Angelo. He was born to John and Elizabeth Tiftickjian on August 14, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Michael was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Tiftickjian; children, Alex Cody Tiftickjian and wife Heather, Christopher Noel Tiftickjian and Andrew Michael Tiftickjian; step children, Yvonne Gaitan and Erik Gaitan; grandchildren, Taryn Tiftickjian and Jonathan Gaitan; Brothers, John Tiftickjian Jr and William "Bill" Tiftickjian; Mother in law, Angela Delgado; Sister in laws, Maria Cruz and Frances Coffee and husband Neil; Brother in law, Margarito Luna Jr. and as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.