Antonio B. Gonzales, 78, of San Angelo, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Gonzales was born March 1, 1936 in San Angelo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catarino Gonzales and Maria Bermea, his wife, Petra H. Gonzales, his sister, Dolores Trevino and his brothers, Henry Gonzales and Juan Gonzales.
He is survived by his sons, Tony Gonzales Jr. (Diana), Manuel Gonzales (Christina), Samuel Gonzales and Ruben Gonzales (Melissa) ; daughters, Martha Valdez (Raymond), Irma Leija (Carlos) and Elva Viafranco (Ellis); brothers, Joe Gonzales, Jesse Gonzales and Pete Gonzales; sisters, Juanita Soto, Ana Pena and Rosa Ramirez. Other survivors include 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Rosary will be held Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Funeral service will be Monday, October 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Emilio Sosa officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to the care and direction of Arnoldo Gutierrez and Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Gonzales, Javier Murillo, Adrian Nunez, Joe Gonzales, Pete Gonzales and Jose Perez.

Harold Dean Millsap, 73, of San Angelo, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in a local care center.

At Dean’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral 
Home.

Dean was born to Albert “Jack” and Estelle (Jones) Millsap on August 26, 1941 in San Angelo. After High School, he worked on ranches in Barnhart and in the San Angelo area and several cattle companies. As a truck driver, he and Valarie Schindler hauled across the country carrying explosives for the military. He retired from Pee Wee Pointer’s Trucking Company in Big Lake.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ken Ray Millsap.

Dean is survived by his daughter, Kristi Millsap and a granddaughter, Trinity Millsap of Washington; brother, George Millsap and his wife Patricia; and a nephew, Rodney Millsap both of Canton and a special friend Marie Plott of San Angelo.

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Peggy Jo Kirkland McDonald Hardgrave, teacher, writer, actress, grandmother, fashionista, optimist, lover of God/children/animals, really all of mankind. Peggy Jo stormed Heaven’s gates early Thursday morning; Heaven will never be the same. Peggy made the world a brighter place everywhere she went. She was 86 at the time of her death having fought a battle with Parkinson’s disease for many years - she won and is now home causing mischief among the saints.
Born in 1928, Peggy was the youngest of seven children with her closest sibling, a brother Ira Kirkland, thirteen years her senior. As a child, she was spoiled beyond belief by her parents and siblings and displayed a loving and dramatic soul that emanated throughout her adult life.
Peggy began her college career at Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) in 1944 at the age of sixteen graduating four years later with a Bachelor in Education. During those four years she was always up to something from short-sheeting her suite mates beds, hanging their clothes out windows, running around dancing, or startling people as they studied. 
Peggy had three children from her 1948 marriage to Orville McDonald including Susan McDonald Anders, Constance McDonald Evatt and Kathleen McDonald Whitton. They divorced in 1977.
In 1978, at the home of her beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law Cecile and Chesley McDonald, Peggy met the love of her life, John Daniel Hardgrave. Married three months later theirs was a love to be envied and admired. Peggy and John adopted a son Chuck Hardgrave and continued to enjoy life. They enjoyed wilderness backpacking/camping, did mission work in Romania, built a house, started a school, and helped countless people in need always loving and honoring God with their lives the way Jesus taught. Sterling City, Texas was Peggy and John’s home until 1992 when they moved to Red Oak, Texas to help raise two of their grandchildren. Peggy taught in the Red Oak Independent School District until her retirement at the young age of 78. Peggy served in the Sterling City Church of Christ and Ovilla Church of Christ in Ovilla.
As Parkinson’s waged its war, Peggy and John needed a place that could provide care for her in a loving and Christian environment. Chuck’s wife Melissa found the perfect place in the Baptist Memorial Retirement Village in San Angelo. Peggy and John moved to San Angelo in 2008 and lived in a duplex together for six months; however, it soon became apparent that Peggy needed more care. She moved to Sagecrest Care Center six years ago where they have loved her and cared for her like she was their own. 
Peggy’s family will be forever grateful to the Sagecrest staff for taking care of their beloved mother and grandmother. Over the years so many wonderful people attended to her but we would especially like to thank Patty Robbins.
To celebrate her homegoing and remembrance of her life, the family is hosting a party/visitation at the home of Chuck and Melissa Hardgrave 6041 Sage Hen Circle San Angelo, Texas on Sunday October 19, 2014 at 12:00 noon. All of Peggy’s friends are invited.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Adam L. Kirkland and Fanny Viola Kirkland; husband, John Hardgrave; siblings Garland Kirkland, Joe Kirkland, Ira Kirkland, Ruth Paulk, Ruby McHam and Hazel Hire. She is survived by daughters, Susan L. Anders and husband, Ron of Grapevine; Constance A. Evatt and husband, Gerald of Colorado Springs, CO; Kathleen D. McDonald of San Antonio; son, Chuck A. Hardgrave and wife, Melissa of San Angelo; stepson, Mark Hardgrave and wife, Debbie of Ackerly; stepdaughters, Deborah Collins and husband, Bart of Sonora; Charlene Negley of Sonora; 18 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 10 AM, Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Ballinger, with close friend Don Crum officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Peggy Jo’s memory to Sagecrest at Baptist Memorial

April R. Garcia, 55, of San Angelo died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her residence. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona officiating. Entombment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Services are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

April was born October 30, 1958 in Pecos. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Odessa and Abilene. Her grandparents were solid foundations for her as were numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins that she had. She proudly graduated from Abilene High School in 1977, where she played in the band, served on the color guard, and was in the ROTC. In 1978, she moved to San Angelo, where she worked for West Texas Utilities. She met her husband Robert "Bobby" Garcia and for the next 33.5 years she was a devoted wife and mother. April raised two daughters, Amanda and Michelle, who she taught the importance of education, manners, and family. There wasn't a school project, homework assignment, or field trip that she didn't help with. April was devoted to St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she served as a lector, helped with many Jamaicas, and helped with alter server functions with her girls. Becoming a grandmother was a huge highlight in April's life. The grandkids called her "Grammy". She loved to sing to them, teach them to play games, and read to them.

Pallbearers will be Billy Briceno, Albert Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Israel Roman, Eric Roman, and Cecil Garcia.

Survived by husband Robert R. Garcia of San Angelo, parents Cora Hinson of Odessa and John Hinson of Afton, daughters Amanda G. Rivero and husband Javier of Portland, Michelle Garcia of San Angelo, step-daughter Cathy Batla of San Angelo, sister Minnie Collett and husband Rick of Matador, step-sisters Phyllis Musitelli and husband James and Judy Knight all of Odessa, and 8 grandchildren, Cheyanna, Cyvonna, Gabriella, Victoria, Isabel, Ileana, Izara, and Isaac, and special and loyal friend, Deigo.

The family wishes to express thanks to Shannon Medical Center and Hospice of San Angelo.

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Virginia June Hackworth (née Evans) died peacefully in her home on October 14th, 2014 in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 80.
June was born April 12th, 1934 in Meridian, Mississippi, to Melvin and Eva Evans and grew up in Selma, Alabama. She was a graduate of St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout her 45-year career, worked in numerous settings doing everything from caring for patients with leprosy, to delivering babies, to supervising busy emergency departments. She was highly regarded by the people that she worked with, loved by her patients, and a comfort for all who came in contact with her. 
June married Robie Hackworth in 1955 while he was stationed at Craig AFB in Selma. They met at a soda fountain like characters in a movie and married later that year, beginning a life full of adventure. As an Air Force family, they lived all over the United States, as well as in Peru, and Panama. While Robie served as the Air Attaché in Peru, June became close friends with the wives of numerous Peruvian officials. A high-ranking diplomat characterized June as being the “best spy they had.” June faced down coups, diseases, earthquakes, snakes, native tribes, and monkeys, all while raising four children. She befriended astronauts, diplomats, politicians, rock stars, and the occasional spy. She was an accomplished bowler, seamstress, golfer, and avid reader that still somehow maintained a spotless house (something she took great pride in). She had a generous heart and loved her family more than anything. Her life became a mixture of legend, tall tale, and folklore.
June is survived by her dog, Gracie; her children Lynn Henrikson and husband Terry, Rose Still, Ben Hackworth, and Robin Abbinante; her sister Jean Foster; daughter-in-law Cathy Hackworth; and grandchildren Chris Henrikson, Eric Henrikson, Lauren Henrikson, Rachel Sells, Kevin Sells, Zachary Sells, and Will Hackworth. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years Colonel Robie Hackworth, her dog Sarah, and her parents, Melvin and Eva Evans.
The family is planning a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of San Angelo or Saint Jude Hospital. The family would like to thank the ICU staff at San Angelo Community Medical Center, Hospice of San Angelo, Visiting Angels, and June’s grandchildren who all helped to make this compassionate, gentle woman’s passing both comfortable and peaceful.

Michael Joseph O’Connor, Sr., 66, of Christoval passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at a local hospital.
Family visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. J. T. Tucker officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Michael was born on August 20, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Daniel and Bernell (Faull) O’Connor. He loved spending time outdoors where he would enjoy prospecting and traveling around in the RV exploring new frontiers. Michael was an artist at heart, working with wood, metal and paint, always tinkering with something.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Peggy McGrath.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 46 yrs Paula O’Connor of Christoval; son Mike O’Connor and wife, Pamela of Christoval; daughter Melaina McGregor and husband, Dustin of Nashville, TN; son Timothy O’Connor and wife, Fawne of Wenatchee, WA; nine grandchildren six siblings; Dan, Dennis, Eileen, Pat, Shawn and Catherine “Pinkie”.

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Alfredo M Garivay, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at a local hospital.

Rosary will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Sandra Ornelas of Peace, Grace and Mercy Word of Faith Center of The Colony and Associate Pastor Julian Falcon of Word of Life. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Alfredo was born on April 1, 1954 in San Angelo to Alfredo and Manuela Garivay. He married Elida Hernandez on March 27, 1976 in San Angelo. Alfredo worked for the City of San Angelo for over 20 years, he was a hard worker who cared greatly for his family. He was a hero to his family, taking the time to teach his sons how to be true men. Alfredo was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping and fishing, some of his other favorite pastimes were listening to music, watching movies and spending time with his loving grandchildren. Alfredo will be deeply missed by all those who loved him.

Alfredo is survived by his Wife, Elida Garivay, Son, Alfredo (Cyndi) Holguin, Son, Jeffery Hernandez, Son, Jason Aaron Garivay, Son, Alfredo (Erica) Garivay, III, Brother, Ector Garivay all of San Angelo, Sister, Sandra G. (Guillermo) Ornelas of The Colony, TX, Sister, Belinda (Richard) Sigala of Irving, TX, Sister, Terri Narducci of Killeen, TX, Brother, Manuel Rocha of San Angelo, TX, Brother, Joe Avalos of Abilene, TX, 15 Grandchildren, Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

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