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Morales Emilia P.

Emilia P. Morales, 92 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Shannon Medical Center.

Rosary will be 7pm Sun, Jan. 4, 2015 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Mon, Dec. 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Emilia was born March 22, 1922 in Sonora to Jose and Conception (Lopez) Perez. She worked at Ethicon for many years. She married Gregorio Morales on Sept. 5, 1940 in Sonora and they shared 55 wonderful years together until his passing on March 29, 1995.

Mom was a self taught businessperson; together with her husband they bought and repaired home and then sold them. She owned and operated La Mexicana restaurant on South Bryant which is now Hidalgos. She worked in her yard and her home until her late 80’s.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, grandson, Alfred “Jimmy” Bejil and a son in law, Daniel Garcia.

Pallbearers will be Elijah Rodriguez, Joe Bejil, Greg Martinez Jr., Daniel Trevino, George Trevino and Johnny Trevino.

Survivors include four daughters; Elida Trevino and husband, David, Mary (Luna) Garcia, Margaret Trevino and husband, Armando and Gloria Moreno and Jose Medina, all of San Angelo, sister; Mary Esquivel of Ft. Worth, 9 grandchildren; Joe Bejil and wife, Christina, Debbie Montez and husband, Richard, Daniel Trevino and wife, Carol, George Trevino and wife, Lorena, Johnny Trevino and wife, Carla, Eva Castillo and husband, Armando, Greg Martinez Jr., Sandra Martinez, Cindy Medina and husband, Robert, 17 great grandchildren; Jimmy Bejil and wife, Daniela, Krystal Perez and husband, Ozzie, Brandi Thomas and husband, Ames, Richard (JR) Montez Jr., Joey Bejil, Letty Rios and husband, David, Nicole, Laura, Mark, Casandra and Mattie Trevino, Aidan and Aliyana Castillo, Elijah Rodriguez, Michael and Gio Medina and Aaron Martinez and 11 great great grandchildren; Bethany Perez, Elise, Juanito, Mikala and Aiden Bejil, Billy Cortez, Noah and Izaiah Rios, Phillip, Sammy and Ethan Thomas.

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Smith Sadie Jane

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Wike Jerry Neal

Jerry Neal Wike passed away Dec. 30, 2014, in Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, at the age of 98.He was born Jan. 31, 1916, in Millersview, Texas, on the family ranch to Jeffie and Neely Monroe Wike. He married Velma Opal McIver in Fort Worth, Texas, in May of 1946. A graduate of San Angelo's Lakeview High School, Jerry worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 34 years as both brakeman and conductor on passenger and freight trains. He worked throughout West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, including San Angelo, Hamlin, Fort Stockton, Presidio, Slaton, Clovis and Amarillo before retiring in 1976. He and Opal then moved to Montgomery, Texas, where he lived for 38 years helping to raise Angus Cattle on the Powers family farm.Jerry was a lover of all animals - cattle, squirrels, birds, cats, goats and especially dogs. He provided loving care for his many pets throughout the years.Jerry will be remembered as being a true southern gentleman, a loving and devoted husband and father and for his kindness and generosity to others. He was also known for his skill in cooking and baking often sharing bags of homemade pralines.He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Velma Opal Wike; infant son Jerry Lynn; parents; brothers and their wives Alton and Elnora, A.C. and Sue, Troy and Helen Wike. Also preceding him in death were sisters-in-law Mable Anderson and Violet Weldon; brother-in-law Bill C. McIver; nephew Billy D. Weldon; and son-in-law Henry Powers.Jerry is survived by daughter Sandra Powers of Montgomery; nephew Keith Anderson and family of Fort Worth, Carolyn Batten of Tyler, Janis Roznowski of Austin and San Antonio, Glenna Loera and Joanne Wike of San Angelo along with a a host of other nephews and nieces. Also surviving is longtime family friend Bette Allison.The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Mohammed Attar and the nursing staff of Methodist Hospital for their care and compassion for the last 27 years and to Juana Filla, who has been a caretaker for the last five years.Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in the chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home, San Angelo, Texas, with interment following in Fairmount Cemetery.

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Proctor Jaclyn Renee

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McWilliams Carpathia Olsen

Carpathia McWilliams, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 peacefully at Rotary House of Hope in San Angelo, TX. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Chaplain Kevin McSpadden officiating. Interment will follow at Miles Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robert Massie Funeral Home, 402 Rio Concho Drive, Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Carpathia Olsen McWilliams was born November 3, 1930 to Christian “Jack” Olsen and Estelle Moorman Olsen in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from San Angelo Central High School and completed her professional training as a medical laboratory technician. Carpathia married her beloved husband, Charles McWilliams, in June of 1949 sharing their lives together in a wonderful marriage. She worked at Shannon Clinic where she was a dedicated employee, enjoying every moment of serving and caring for others. She retired with a continued passion for the medical profession, while also enjoying travel, time with friends and family, and close relationships with those from her church family at First Assembly of God. Carpathia was a faithful Christian, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered by her passion for fulfilling prayer requests and her love for recounting stories of her family, including her Danish and German heritage. She will be truly missed.
She was preceded in death by husband Charles McWilliams and daughter Christi Woodward.
Carpathia is survived by her brother, Mike Olsen, of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Dorcas Kyan Garrison and husband, Garner, of Lubbock, TX; son-in-law, Denny Woodward, of Altus, OK; her five grandchildren, Christa Tucker Murray and husband, Jeff, of Prosper, TX; Kina Garrison Wilkening and husband, Wes, of Charleston, SC; Joshua Woodward and wife, Ariel, of Altus, OK; Curt Garrison of Stephenville, TX; Cole Garrison and wife, Tara, of Fort Worth, TX; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in Carpathia Olsen McWilliams’ name to the San Angelo Fire Department, 306 W. 1st, San Angelo, TX 76903 or Baptist Memorial Center, P.O. Box 5661, San Angelo, TX 76903.

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Myers Jason

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Long Lohse Edith Maxine

Edith Maxine Lohse, 69, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, after a long illness.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel of San Angelo with Salvation Army Major Fran Kasarjian officiating. Burial to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

She was born Nov. 9, 1945, in San Angelo and attended Lake View Schools, before being married to Jerry Lohse on Aug. 9, 1963. They recently observed their 51st anniversary.

A long work career led Maxine to jobs in the apparel manufacturing field, including the Levi Strauss Co. She also worked at Sears, and most recently behind the lunch counter at Hudman Drug. She also plied her trade as a trained hair stylist.

With an unwavering devotion to her family, she was affectionately called "Mac" by everyone. Counselor, protector, listener and helper, she was compelled to help carry the burden of those who knew they could depend on her.

"Mac" loved Thanksgiving and always left a place at the table for those who had nowhere to go on the most American of holidays. She delivered many meals to those who could not get to her house. Her guests will always remember her generosity.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Karen Miller of Austin, Darla Harper of San Antonio, and Teresa Riley of San Angelo; four brothers, James "Teddy" Long and wife Ann, Clifford Long and wife Robie, Aubrey Long and wife Tammy, and Afton Long and wife Nancy; three sisters, Edna Ruth Young and husband Don, Ava Lois Hunt and husband Gary, and Zena Beth Williamson, all of San Angelo, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

"Mac" was preceded in death by her parents, James "Shorty" and Neoma Long, and twin infant sons, Ricky Gene Lohse and Mickey Dean Lohse.

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Bates William Newell

William Newell Bates, 69, died December 30, 2014 in San Angelo, Texas after a short battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by family and friends, and will be remembered as a great brother, son, uncle, and friend to many.
William Newell Bates was born in Brady, Texas on December 30, 1945 to Frank Cecil Bates and Mattie Louise Sprott. After graduating from Central High School in San Angelo, he worked in auto repair body shops in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado doing what he loved to do best, repairing wrecked automobiles. He was very good at what he did and was proud of the work that he turned out. He also loved to sit and watch a good auto race on TV. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Cecil Bates. Survivors include his mother, Mattie Louise Bates; one sister, Frances Gordon and her husband Ken; one brother, Frank Cecil Bates, Jr. and his wife Ann; plus many nieces and nephews.
The Bates family would like to thank the employees of Regency House Senior Care and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they gave Bill during his brief illness. A private burial for the family will be set at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice or Gentiva Hospice of San Angelo.

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Reyna Jesus A.

Jesus A. Reyna, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in San Angelo. He was born October 5, 1931, in Karnes City, Texas, to Antonio Reyna and Petra Arce. He is survived by his devoted wife, Irene G. Reyna and by his loving daughter, Imelda Reyna.

Visitations are from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, January 3, 2015, and continue from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 4, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. A Prayer Service is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. A Chapel Service will take place Monday, January 5, at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Belvedere Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903, (325) 658-5995.

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