Leora Grooms Pustka, 84, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at a local care center.

Rosary will be held at 7:00pm Thursday May 14, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00am Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. Burial will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral home.


She was born on March 28, 1931 to Leroy and Laveda (Stuart) Grooms in San Angelo, TX. She married Alphons on June 18, 1948 in Mertzon. Leora and Alphons lived in San Angelo, Texas. She was a great wife and a very loving mother who loved to play bingo.

She was a member of Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart.

Pallbearers will be Mike Blasdell, Andy Rhoads, Terry Blair, Farley Dakan, Wade Dakan, Jason Coleman, Aaron Poindexter, Brent Ferguson and Kevin Holbrook.

She was preceded in death by mother, Laveda Grooms, father, Leroy Grooms, brother, Bobby Grooms, sister, Dorothy Monroe, sister, Euleta Yarborough.


Leora is survived by her loving spouse of 67 years; Alphons Pustka of San Angelo, daughters, Alana Dakan of San Angelo, Teena (Mike) Blasdell of Kingsland, Patricia (Andy) Rhoads of Montgomery, Mellissa (Terry) Blair of San Angelo, son, David (Jeanine) Pustka of Lufkin, sister, Teresa Young of Idalou, grandchildren; Farley Dakan, Wade Dakan, Cissy Coleman, Lainie Poindexter, Jamie Myers, Scarlett Ferguson, Courtney Holbrook, Whitney Pustka and 7 great-grandchildren.


In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Meal for the Elderly at 310 E Houston Harte Expy, San Angelo, TX 76903 or the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011
 

Velma Jean Ault, age 80, of San Angelo, passed away May 10, 2015, at the Senior Care Meadow Creek. "Jeanie" to her family and friends, was born December 2, 1934 in San Angelo, Texas to parents Elzie and Velma Ault, who preceded her in death, but she is survived by numerous cousins from the Aults and Jennings side of her family.
Jeanie had a deep love of music and was an accomplished pianist and violinist so when she graduated from San Angelo High School she worked as a private music teacher. She eventually moved to Dallas and worked at the Baptist Book Store and moved to Austin where she worked for the University of Texas film department. Later in her life she played and entertained in her home on her beloved baby grand Steinway piano. Her other passion was traveling the world. She traveled with friends and church groups to 38 countries plus 39 states. While growing up, Jeanie's father, Elzie, was a rancher so Jeanie grew up surrounded by horses, dogs and cats, and she loved all animals She also loved sending greeting cards to family and friends and watching her large collection of old movies..
Jeanie was a long standing member of The First Baptist Church in San Angelo. She was involved in the church "Christmas Shoe Box for Children" project and worked tirelessly decorating and filling many children's boxes with school supplies and small personal items for church members and friends. These boxes were sent to poor countries and brought joy to the hearts of children that had very little. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to favorite charities in her honor.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Johnsons's Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16th at Sherwood Cemetery for 11:00 a.m.

Cecilia "Cecy" Magana, formerly of El Paso, TX, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at her home in San Angelo. She was born February 25, 1938, in Santa Maria, California, to Gilberto Vega and Eustolia Gonzales.

Cecy is survived by her husband, Manuel Magana, Sr., of San Angelo; her daughters, Ana (husband Art) Acosta, of New Braunfels, TX, Patsy (husband Victor) Nevarez of Riverside, CA, Gloria (husband Billy) Kinney of San Angelo, TX; and by her son, Manuel (wife Yolanda) Magana, Jr. of Riverside, CA; her sisters, Magdalena Fernandez of El Monte, CA, and Esperanza Valles of California; numerous other friends and relatives and special friend to the family, Andres Guzman. She is also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker, 1102 Knickerbocker Rd. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. that evening at the funeral home Chapel of Memories. A Mass is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Angels Catholic Church.

Michael Adron Levesque, 49, died on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
“…Mike was always the most important person you never saw, but couldn’t get it done without.”
Michael (Mike) was born on July 27, 1965 in San Angelo, TX and was a lifelong area resident. He worked in electrical supply sales for thirty-three years and was the Children’s Pastor at The Life Church (TLC) where he served in different aspects of ministry for twenty-six years. He was also the voice of Texas Leadership Charter Academy football, announcer for Bandits Arena Football (formerly the Stampede Express), and formerly a DJ for KELI, and KQSA/KIXY radio.
Mike has a Masters in Theology from Life Christian University, and is an ordained minister through Angelo Christian Ministries.
He leaves behind his cherished wife of twenty-seven years, Rebecca (Becca) Levesque; his daughter and three sons, Sarah, Christopher, Lucas, and Seth Levesque; his parents, James and Gloria Levesque; his brother and sister-in-law, David and Annette Levesque; his sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Joseph Covington; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: There will be a public viewing and visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at Shaffer Funeral Home on Sherwood Way. There will also be a memorial service on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 7pm at TLC Melrose Campus to celebrate Mike’s life. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Levesque Family Fund. All donations can be made through TLC, PO Box 61998, San Angelo, Texas 76906.

Janice “Cobbie” Thompson, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Shaffer Funeral Home’s Sherwood Way Chapel.
Janice was born on July 8, 1951 to George and Nelda Thompson in Abilene, TX.
Janice loved her family and always bragged on them everywhere she went. She was a wonderful Christian woman and a member of Crossroads Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading her bible and listening to gospel music.
In her spare time she loved to sew, cook and work on crafts. Janice had a great sense of humor and enjoyed cutting up. She also loved to talk on the phone.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Kenneth Long.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Brandy Long of San Angelo; sisters, Sherry Stringer and husband Don of San Angelo and Linda Womack and husband Charles of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Tanner Long, Kourtney Long, Justin Long, Kaley Castro, Isabella Rodriquez and Jacob Solis; one great grandchild, Raneigh Long; lifelong friend Carol Perkins; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family wishes to extend thanks to the staff of Community ICU, Cedar Manor and Gentiva Hospice.

Earnestine Elaine Farris passed away peacefully Thursday May 7th in her home surrounded by family.
A memorial service celebrating Elaine's life is at 1:00 p.m. on Monday May 11th at the Chadbourne North Church of Christ with Frank Berthold officiating. Arranagements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Elaine, or Nanny as she was known by so many, was born December 9, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas. Elaine touched so many lives during her time on this earth. She was the most caring and unselfish person. She would gladly help anyone in need. Elaine was very active in her church, Chadbourne North Church of Christ, which her grandfather helped found.
Elaine is survived by her husband Arthur Farris; brother Marshall Miller; daughter Shelly Banks, son James Farris and his wife Shawna, son John Farris, son Roy Farris and his wife Maria; grandchildren Jairod Farris and wife Reva, Jairus Farris and wife Tiffany, Ty Banks and wife Gabrielle, Trystan Banks, Adam Farris, Makayla Farris, Brett Farris, Autumn Farris, Tianna Farris, Ciera Farris, Savannah Farris, and Clinton Farris; as well as two great grandchildren Oakley Rae Farris and Jaiton Farris. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest Clint Miller, Bea Miller Farris, step-father M.O. Farris, sister Pauline Kraemer, brother John Miller, father-in-law J.L. Farris, son-in-law Frank Banks.
Elaine's family was her world and her family was so many more people than just her blood. Everyone that entered her life was made to feel like family.