Maria Elena "Helen" Gonzales Aguirre, 78, went home to the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2014 peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family in San Angelo, TX.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2013 at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North with Pastor Carlos Valenzuela officiating.

She was born in Eden, TX to Balente and Modesta Gonzales on April 16, 1935. She attended school and lived in Eden until 1950 when her family moved to San Angelo, TX. She married Frank R. Aguirre on August 14, 1954 and they had twin sons, Fernando and Frank Jr. She was a dedicated worker until the spring of 2012, when she finally retired. A gifted musician with the guitar and piano, her love of music lives on in the lives of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of family and love and we rejoice in her homecoming to the Lord.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Balente and Modesta, as well as her oldest brother, Joe T. Gonzales, formerly of San Angelo. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Frank Aguirre Sr.; son, Fernando G. Aguirre of Arlington; son, Frank G. Aguirre Jr. and his wife, Norma of San Angelo; her sister, Janie Aldrete and her husband, Eddie of San Angelo; half-sister, Leticia Wells and her husband James, of Hobbs, NM; sister, Concepcion Andrade of Seminole, TX; sister, Eva Bernal and her husband Leonardo, of Seminole, TX; half-brother Balente Gonzales, Jr. and his wife Carmen, of Rey Nosa, Mexico; half-brother, Norberto Gonzales of Kyle, TX ; and half-brother, Simon Gonzales and his wife, Delores, of Oklahoma City, OK. She had seven grandchildren - James F. Aguirre of Austin, TX, Clara Austin and husband, Brad of San Angelo, TX, Carlos Aguirre of Austin, TX, Laura L. Aguirre of Chandler, AZ, Steven Aguirre of Casa Grande, AZ, Jacob Aguirre and Matthew Aguirre, both of San Angelo, TX. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary House of Hope are welcome. The family would like to thank the personnel at House of Hope and everyone that cared for Helen.  

Irene Velasquez, 89, of San Angelo, passed away on January 17, 2014 in a local care center.
Services pending at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North

Brian Keith Marschall, 46, of Water Valley went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in San Angelo.
The Family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Johnson's Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 20, 2014 at PaulAnn Baptist Church, 2531 Smith Blvd., San Angelo, Texas with Rev. Kirt Dauphin officiating. The Graveside service will follow at 4:00 P.M., Monday, January 20, 2014 at Harper Community Cemetery in Harper, Texas. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Brian was born March 22, 1967 in San Angelo Texas to Cody Q. and Joyce Ann Fritz Marschall. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School in 1985. Brian went on to attend Angelo State University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Accounting.
After graduating from Angelo State, Brian went to work for Jones, Hay, Marschall and McKinney, then Tom Green National Bank which later became Crockett National Bank. Brian was a Senior Vice President where he remained dedicated and cherished the relationships he built with so many people.
He met Angela Rae Ward in high school and they soon became high school sweethearts and on June 9, 1990 he married the love of his life and they were blessed with 23 beautiful years together. They moved to Water Valley in 1992. In 1994 their first son Sterling was born and in 1998 Pierce Clay completed their special family.
Brian had a passion for helping others and tirelessly looked for ways to be a servant to others. He served as the President of the Water Valley school board and cherished his leadership role in the school and was the voice of the Water Valley Wildcats as the Friday night football announcer. His true passion was getting away to the family ranch in Harper where he built many memories with his family and close friends. Brian was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed using his hands to complete so many projects. Brian was a great teacher, leader, and a fine example to his sons. His ultimate passion was his family.
Brian was preceded in death by his Granny and Papa, Victor Marschall and Julia Marschall Feller and his Grandma and Grandpa, Francis and Helen Fritz; his Father Cody Q. Marschall and his Mother-in-law, Margaret Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Angie Marschall, of Water Valley, TX; his sons, Sterling Keith Marschall, and Pierce Clay Marschall, both of Water Valley, TX; his mother and stepfather, Joyce and John Rowoldt, of San Angelo;; his Brother and Sister-in-law, Scott and Debbie Marschall and their daughter, Brittney, of Cedar Park, TX; his Sister and Brother-in-law, Kristi and Jarrod Rowland and their son, Quinlan "Quin," of Dallas, TX; his father-in-law, J.C. Ward and Marie Helsley, of San Angelo sisters and brothers-in-law, Diana and Jerry Baker, of San Angelo, Linda and Charlie Reichenau, of Mason, TX., Pam Michell, of Mason, TX., Amy Eckert, of San Angelo, Steve Michell of San Antonio and Ernie Eckert of San Angelo; Numerous aunts, uncles, and other nieces and nephews who cherished Brian, and a host of close friends who Brian dearly loved.
Pallbearers for the service will be Todd Reed, Joey Allen, Will Reid, Joel Gilstrap, Roger Glass, Trey Wood, Chico Banner and Ronnie Brown. Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Josh McClary, Glyn Hutto, Todd Huckabee, Blake Behrens, Roger Parker, Jamie Applewhite, Mike Bell, Mike Young, Greg Hoelscher, Craig Demere, Wade Demere, Chris Dawson, Jimmy Hannon, Blake Duncan, Skipper Duncan, Pat Eubank, Stephen Franco, Paul Fry, Clay Smith, Wes Sutton, Chunky Nelms and the Water Valley ISD School Board Members.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Water Valley ISD in memory of Brian K. Marschall, P.O. Box 250, Water Valley, Texas, 76958, ATTN: Superintendent, Jimmy Hannon.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.