Ms. Linda Cresse, 85, passed away peacefully into the hands of our loving Father at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in San Angelo, TX on February 17, 2015, following a lengthy illness. Ms. Cresse, formerly of Brownwood, TX, was the mother of Rosalind Mauldin Payne, Michella Mauldin and Janet Mauldin Dykes and widow of the late Roger Mauldin. She was later married to Carl Laughlin, deceased and John Cresse, deceased. Ms. Cresse was born Linda Irene Glenn on January 22, 1930, to Joseph and Macy Glenn in Bartlesville, OK. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Flora A. King and Ella Faye Wilson. She is survived by a brother, Truman William Glenn, of Bartlesville, OK. She was an LVN while living in Brownwood and after the death of Roger moved to San Angelo, TX, where she owned a custom drapery shop. She was very creative and loved remodeling. We always laughed and said "she will be swinging a hammer and knocking down walls in Heaven!" Upon Ms. Cresse's wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be at her grandson's home at a later date. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughters, Rosalind Payne and husband, Jerry (San Angelo), Michella Mauldin (San Angelo) and Janet Dykes and husband, Bob (Odessa); six grandchildren, Carrie Nelson (San Angelo), Michael Nichols and wife, Brenda (San Angelo), Keith Dykes and wife, Brittany (Haslet), Kris Dykes (Odessa), Ashly Amos (Lakewood ,CO) and Bonnie Amos (Los Angeles, CA), six great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by our special friend, Jo Hulett, who mother referred to as her "adopted daughter" and Riley Swick, who mother thought of as a "granddaughter"! Our beloved mother is now happily dancing in Heaven with our beloved daddy!

Jesusita C. “Jessie” Espinoza, 74, of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her residence.
Rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 19th at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.
Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 20th at the St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Jessie was born on January 19, 1941 in San Angelo to Macario and Beatrice (Fuentes) Contreras. Jessie was a caregiver for the elderly for a number of years, after which she turned her attention to keeping the children of parents who worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. There were many children that she took care of starting as an infant only to have them grow up and become like grandchildren to her. They were very special to her and held a special place in her heart. Jessie will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Carolina Biera and Ascusana Rodriquez, son Bobby Chappa and grandson David M. Chappa.
Jessie is survived by her husband, Ruben Espinoza, daughter, Patricia Chappa, son, Raymond Chappa, son, David Chappa and brother, Eddie Contreas All of San Angelo; brother, Arturo Contreas of Rialto, CA; grandsons, Robert A Chappa, II; Joseph M. Chappa, Gabriel Chappa all three of Fontana, CA, granddaughter, Elizabeth M Torres of San Angelo, grandson, Christopher J Chappa of College Station; great-granddaughter, Jasmine N. Torres; great-grandson, Alex Torres both of San Angelo and great-granddaughter, Sienna Chappa of Fontana, CA. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ray Chappa, David Chappa, Christopher Chappa, Wayne Warren, Andrew Perez and Zane Perez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alex Torres and Art (Gordo) Contreras.

Bill passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015 in San Angelo. He was born July 13, 1932 in San Angelo to Josephine A. Robertson, and was raised by his mother and step-father, Jim Palmer.
Bill was involved in the livestock trucking industry for many years and had many other business ventures through the years. He enjoyed camping, good friends, good food, music and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, son, Elton and infant son, Ronald; grandson, Stephen; brother, Sam Wallis; brother in law T.L. White and in laws Myrtle and Truman White.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Reba; son, Johnny; grandson, J.R. and wife Meadow; granddaughters, Cassie Montgomery, MisseyTozer and husband Mike, Jessica Henry and Bryan; and Amber Sowell and husband Cory; 2 great grandsons and 6 great granddaughters; sister, Thelma Ball and husband Eugene, and Shirley Jones; aunt, Dorothy Weddle; uncle, Harrold Anthony and wife Frances; sister in law, Jean White; and many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Paint Creek Cemetery, Edith, Texas.

Juana Morales de Arredondo, 66, of San Angelo, passed away on February 16, 2015. Viewing will be held 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Rosary will be 6 P.M. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.


She was born on April 2, 1948 to Daniel and Manuela (Arredondo) Rodriguez in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Juana was a strong woman despite all the obstacles life put in her life journey. She was a great support to her children and was an amazing grandmother to her grandkids and great grandkids.

Juana is survived by sons Jose Arredondo and wife Teresa, and Fernando Arredondo and wife Blanca, daughters Maria Espinoza and husband Sergio, Nora Fernandez and husband Miguel, Margarita Carrillo and husband Alvaro, Monica Moreno, Paula Arredondo and husband Luis Garcia, and Mayra Weaver and husband Jason, grandchildren, Liliana, Gabriela, Luis Angel, Laura, Jose, Marimar, Maribel, Angel, Yadira, Jake, Alejandro, Karla, Gabriel, Tomas, Bryan, Rafe, Logan, Abigail, Yvette, and Eriberto, great grandchildren, Mario, June, Nina, Ricardo, Randy, Aaron, Kevin, Joselyn, Jeyla, Damien, John, Allie, and Preston.

Leonardo M. Ovalle Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at his residence in San Angelo, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Emilio Sosa officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Carlos Contreras, Mario Gomez, Noe Gonzalez, Isaac Moron, Mac Ovalle and Ramon Ovalle. Leonardo was born on February 20, 1935 in Robstown, Texas to Manuel and Estefana (Mendoza) Ovalle. He married Marcelina Gomez on July 14, 1956. He was a loving friend, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Martina Gomez; four brothers, Fernando, Ysabel, Vicente, Jose Ovalle; one son, Paul Ovalle, one granddaughter, Natallie Ovalle; and one great granddaughter, Destiny Davis. Survivors include his step-daughter, Enedina Cortez of Wolfforth, Texas; daughters, Mary Lou Moron and her husband Daniel of Beeville, Texas; Lisa Tanguma and her husband Tino of San Angelo, Texas; sons, Leonardo M. Ovalle Jr. and his wife Josie of Muleshoe, Texas; Adan Ovalle of San Angelo, Texas; Samuel Ovalle of Abilene, Texas; Luis Ovalle and his wife Maricela of San Angelo, Texas; Julian Ovalle of San Angelo, Texas; and Pedro Ovalle Carlsbad, Texas; sisters, Juanita Chavez of Clovis, New Mexico; Calle Buentello and her husband Juan of Alice, Texas; Isabel Gonzalez and her husband Leonard of Lazbuddie, Texas; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to say “Thank You” to Dr. Ayass and staff, Angel’s Home Health and staff, and Gentiva Hospice and staff for their kindness and loving care.

Harvey “Jake” Butler, 88, of Christoval, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Visitation will be held at the funeral home all day Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with family present from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Old Christoval Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Jake was born March 24, 1926 to Lee Roy and Emily Frances Butler in Dallas County, Texas. His father passed away when he was two and he was raised by his step father, W.M. Roy Lester.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. His mechanical technology made him very important to his troop as he built them a shower and they were the only camp who had one. He also worked with the civilians in Korea and helped them learn to work their oxen to take care of their crops.
Upon returning from service he made Christoval his home. He was a truck farmer and the owner of Rite Way Food Mart there in Christoval.
Jake was a man with a huge heart. He knew no limits to giving and would give the shirt off of his back to a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all those whose life he touched.
He is preceded in death by his parents and step dad, first wife Dorothy and step son, Derek Totedo.
He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Sandra; sons, Kenneth and wife Cassandra, Terry and wife Debbie, Keith and wife Rose; daughter, Kathleen and husband Allen; step daughter, Nicole and husband Resey; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christoval Volunteer Fire Department.

Gonzalo Flores Perales, Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015, in San Angelo, TX. He was born March 20, 1933, in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico, to Jose Enrique Perales and Concepcion Flores.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ramiro Perales, and by his sister Maria del Rosario Perales.

Gonzalo is survived by his daughter, Irene Abigail Perales-Guzman; sons, Gonzalo Perales, Jr. (wife Belinda) of San Angelo, Gerardo Perales (wife Brenda) of San Angelo, Gustavo Perales (wife Rose Mary) of San Antonio, TX, Gabriel Perales (wife Holly) of San Angelo; brothers, Pedro Roberto Perales (wife Isabel) of Hinkley, IL, Miguel Enrique Perales (wife Rita) of Nashville, TN, and Jose Humberto Perales (wife Isabel) of San Angelo. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 15, from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. by Deacon Abel Fernandez. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 16, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Innocent officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.