Julio T. Garcia, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and great grandfather entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2014 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Julio was born in Crystal City, TX on November 21, 1930 to parents Nieves and Martin Garcia. Julio married the love of his life, Lilia, on February 27, 1954.

A pillar of the community and longtime citizen of Del Rio many regarded Julio as a highly respected son of the city. Julio was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church but gained popularity when he worked at the Branding Iron Steak House. Following his long tenure as head chef, he founded Julio’s Corn Chips and Seasoning, Inc., a business that garnered recognition across the world under the auspices of his sons Miguel, Jose, Pedro and Julio Garcia, Jr.

Julio is preceded in death by his parents Nieves and Martin, his brother Jose and sister Dolores Martinez and grandson Mark Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lilia J. Garcia, his children, Guadalupe Saucedo and husband Rey Saucedo of Del Rio, TX, Martin and his wife Gloria Garcia of Del Rio, TX, Oralia Uriegas and husband Israel Uriegas of San Antonio, TX, Dr. Enedina Vazquez and husband Dr. Luis Vazquez of Las Cruces, NM, Julio Garcia, Jr. of Del Rio, TX, Maria Lilia (Mica) Garcia of Del Rio, TX, Jose Angel Garcia and his wife Brenda of San Angelo, TX, Miguel Angel Garcia and his wife Angie Garcia, Maria Laura Garcia, Pedro Garcia and Carolina Martinez of Del Rio, TX, and long-time cherished family friend, Anna De La Rosa, from Del Rio, TX.

Julio is also survived by 17 grandchildren Sandra Saucedo, Rey Saucedo Jr., Maria Smith, Jose Martin Saucedo, Bernarda Naya Pacheco, Martin Garcia, Jr., Israel Uriegas, Jr., Maria Uriegas, Luis Vazquez, II, Amado Vazquez, Vanessa Garcia Goodman, Jose Garcia, II, Adriana Garcia, Leeanna Garcia, Julian Garcia, Nereida Findley, Miguel Angel Garcia, II, Savanah Rivera and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Gentlemen with the honor of pallbearers include Martin Garcia, Julio Garcia, Jr., Jose Garcia, Miguel Garcia, Pedro Garcia and Luis Vazquez.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary 7:00pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 9:30 a.m., St Joseph Catholic Church.

Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Del Rio.

Another gift was called home as Heavens gates opened for Joan Poulter Cozby, 87, who passed gracefully holding her Daughter’s hand, on December 25, 2014, claiming her promise of Everlasting Life. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday December 29, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel, with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Joan was born on September 16, 1927 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents Charlie T. and Lorena Wall Poulter. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to San Angelo. She grew up in San Angelo and went on to attend McMurray University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. Joan was an accomplished pianist and had a wonderful voice.

She lived in several cities, including Childress, Roscoe, Ganado, and Sanderson. Joan moved to California and then returned to San Angelo in 1980. She retired from SAISD in 1994 after 28 years of teaching. Joan was also very active in the Business Man’s Bible Class, with her father and brothers. In later years, she enjoyed the daily commitment of West Texas ranching with her brothers.

Joan met and married Curtis Cozby in 1981; they enjoyed 33 years of marriage, while traveling extensively, sharing quiet times, reminiscing with and about family, friends and teammates of Curtis’ days of coaching football.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers CJ and George Poulter, all longtime residents of San Angelo.

Joan is survived by her husband Curtis Cozby and her daughter Kimberly Ann Hatem of San Angelo, her son Charles Paul Hatem of Everett, Washington, nephew Michael Poulter and wife Patricia, niece Rene Bingham and husband Bobby, step-son Lynn Cozby and wife Olga, of Devine, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, many dear friends and Joan’s “Baby”, Rusty, her apricot toy poodle.

Pallbearers will include Marcus Young, James Burnes, Donald Boyd Cox, Don Stacy, Tom Brady and Joe Jeffers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a charitable donation be made in memory of Joan to the San Angelo Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, c/o Sue Taylor, 3214 Forest Hill, San Angelo, TX 76904 or to your favorite charity.

The family would like to express a special thank you to all the nursing staff and caregivers of the Rotary House of Hope, the attending staff of Interim Healthcare/Hospice, Dr. Peter Chang and to everyone that touched Joan’s life during her stay at the House of Hope.

Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Best Friend

Joan was a “Gift” to Curtis and Rusty.

Larry Joe Norris, 89, of Water Valley, passed away on December 22, 2014 in Lubbock.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Water Valley Community Center with the Pastor Betty Dunavant officiating. Burial will follow at Water Valley Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Larry was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Thomas F. and Sudie A. Norris on June 26, 1925. After graduating from high school in Tahlequah, he served in the 91st Division Infantry of the United States Army during World War II. While in France, he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. At the end of the war, he attended the University of Oklahoma at Norman where he met his future wife, Mary Agnes Demere. They were married on February 18, 1950 in San Angelo. He worked as a salesman for Graybar Electric Company for thirty years.

Larry and Mary Agnes lived in El Paso, Texas for twenty-eight years and served as active charter members of Mountain View United Methodist Church. There they raised family, modeling the value of service to church and community. They returned to Mary Agnes’ childhood home in Water Valley in 1983.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, mother, father, four brothers, and four sisters.

He is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Linda and Dave Swartz of Lubbock, Texas, Nancy and Jim Woolway of Coronado, Calif., Karen and Ron Stroope of Smyer, Texas, and Deana and Greg Gray of Sweetwater, Texas. He leaves ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers will be include his grandsons, Alan Swartz, Brian Swartz, Kary Cooper, Brent Longworth, Rob Underwood and his nephews, Wade Demere and Craig Demere.

Memorials may be given to the Water Valley Exes Scholarship Fund. The family of Larry J. Norris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Accolade Hospice and The Garrison Geriatric Care Center in Lubbock.

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Guadalupe A. Rodriguez, 67 went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 20, 2014 at an area care center.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00am Tuesday December 23, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Guadalupe was born October 19, 1947 in San Angelo, TX. To Antonio and Juanita (Asevedo) Ronquillo. She married Daniel Rodriguez Jr. and they shared many wonderful years together.
Pallbearers will be Steven Ronquillo, Matthew Ronquillo, Christopher Lopez, Gregory Savini, Mike Burkette, Mark Acevedo, Andrew Arambula and Noe Alfaro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Rodriguez Jr.; parents, Antonio and Juanita A. Ronquillo; sons, Daniel Rodriguez III; and Jesse Rodriguez; brothers, Margarito Ronquillo; Antonio Ronquillo Jr.; sister, Irma A. Ronquillo and nieces, Carly Grace Hansen and Ashley Gatica.

Survivors include daughter, Monica A. Rodriguez; Estella Rodriguez; Marcelina Rodriguez; son, Ramiro Rodriguez; sisters, Yolanda Savini; Gloria Ronquillo Croy; Linda Lopez; brothers, Joe Ronquillo; and Oscar Ronquillo; sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Ramiro Trevino, Lorenzo, Norma, Dr. Cerna, Dr. DeMory, and the entire staff at Shannon Medical Center. The family would also like to say a special thanks to David and Yolanda Savini, Daniella C. Lopez, and Kayla Rodriguez for giving of their lives and love to our beautiful mother. We thank you and love you so much and pray a special blessing over you both. Thank you to all of our Tias and Tios.