Warren Ray Townley

Warren Ray “Pop” Townley, 79, entered Heaven on May 27, 2022 in San Angelo, Texas.

Warren was born on February 12, 1943 to Alvis and Fay Townley in Paducah, Texas. He grew up on his family’s farm outside of Paducah where he learned the definition of hard work. He graduated from Paducah High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from Hardin Simmons University several years later.

On June 2, 1963, Warren married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Nona Chenault in Paducah. The newlyweds lived in Abilene for several years while he finished college and went on to take his first coaching job at Putnam, Texas. Warren was a member of the Hardin Simmons rodeo team and passed his love for rodeo on to his grandsons

In 1967 Warren and Nona welcomed their only child, Missy, into the world and soon after moved to Wall, Texas where Warren coached football and track until 1983. He loved kids and sports and had a huge impact on many lives throughout his coaching and teaching career. After retiring from Wall, he started a new career in insurance with Farm Bureau in San Angelo and later went back to coaching for a few years at Lincoln Junior High.

In 2001 Warren and Nona moved to Canyon, Texas to be near Missy and her family. Warren “Pop” was devoted to his grandchildren and never missed a game, rodeo or banquet if his grandkids were involved. He was not only a fan of his own grandchildren, he also cheered on their friends. If a young person needed encouragement, he was there to give it.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Rita June Seigler and Cecil Townley.

He is survived by his wife, Nona of Canyon, his daughter, Missy Harris of San Angelo, grandchildren, Pryce Harris of Canyon, Jake Harris and Kipty of Canyon, and Addi Harris of Boulder, Co.

A memorial service will be held for Warren on Thursday, June 2 at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church 1818 4^th Ave, Canyon, Texas.

The family suggests that donations be made to American Cancer Society or West Texas Boys Ranch.

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Boyd Wayne Smith SR.

BOYD WAYNE SMITH, SR. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas, following complications due to cancer.

Boyd Wayne was born in San Angelo, Texas, December 8, 1937, San Angelo, Texas to James Boyd and Meryl Smith. Preceding him in death were his three brothers, Jimmie Don Smith, San Angelo, TX, Richard Smith, Brownwood, TX, W. C. “Butch” Smith (Gerry), San Angelo, TX, and step-mother, Billie Smith.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Johnie Ethridge Smith, son, Boyd Wayne Smith, Jr. (Della and Kolden), Christoval, TX, granddaughters, Lauren Elizabeth Smith (Tyler Durant) San Angelo, TX, Laci Nicole Smith, San Angelo, TX, and sister, Connie Esposito (John) of Sugarland, TX.

Surviving sisters-in-laws are Carla Smith (Jimmie Don) of San Angelo, TX, Joan Smith (Richard) of Early, TX, and Jonell Smith (Butch) of San Angelo, TX.

Special nieces during this time of sorrow were Lisa Lavender, Lubbock, TX, and Kimberly Peters, Boerne, TX and nephews including Kelly Green of Los Angeles, CA and Matt Green of Missouri City, TX.

Boyd Wayne served in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves 1954-56 before joining the U. S. Army in 1958 and married the girl next door, Johnie Ethridge, in 1959. After four years of U. S. Army life, he and friend, Joe Adair, owed and operated a used car lot in San Angelo. In 1966 Boyd decided to earn a degree at Angelo State University. He was first employed in 1969 at Rio Vista Elementary as a special education teacher and then later at Central and Lake View High Schools as the Vocational Adjustment Coordinator at Carver and Southside Schools. While working full-time for the schools, he added a part-time job at MH-MR (worked late evenings and weekends) as their personal-social adjustment training coordinator for the Mental-Health Retardation Center for Greater West Texas. Boyd and Johnie retired from the San Angelo Independent School District after thirty years in 1995 and moved to Pagosa Springs, CO. Boyd enjoyed his favorite pastime-fishing!, entertaining family and friends, and hiking with his cairn terriers, Baby and Ruby. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022 from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Fairmount Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Tallas of Wall Brethren officiating. Honorary pallbearers and pallbearers will include Tyler Durant, Ronnie Walcott, George Snodgrass, Richard Enders, Richard Webb, Dennis Friedrich, Keith Fulp, Elias Menchaca, Jr., Jerry Vincent, John Sullivan, Don Chandler, Robert Keeling, Larry Glover, Glenn "Bud" Swafford, Bobby Langraf, and Bill Fiest.

Viewing

Monday, May 30, 2022

8:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904

Graveside

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

2:00PM

Fairmount Cemetery
1120 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76901

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Beatriz Sanchez

Beatriz (Doña Ticha) Sanchez, 84, of Big Lake, gave herself to the will of God and gave her final breath Monday May 23, 2022.

Public viewing will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 29, 2022 with a service of remembrance at 6:00 PM that evening. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, May 30, 2022 with Pastor Gabriel Romero officiating. Viewing and services will be at Asamblea Apastolica de la fe en Cristo Jesus in Big Lake. Bural will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Beatriz was born March 3, 1938 to Agapito Martinez and Paula Hernandez in the city of Piedras Negra. She met and married the love of her life Juan Pablo Sanchez. He passed away in 2017. Beatriz got baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at "Texas Rock" in Iraan by Pastor Alejandro Galarza. She built her life with her husband and together they had 14 children who they educated, with much love and strength, to be men and women of good. Of those 14 children, they have produced pastors, pastors wife, military personal, police officers, teachers, presidents of associations, board members, buisnessmen, oilfield workers, cooks and much more. Beatriz was a homemaker who knew a little bit about everything. She loved to sew, cook, decorate, and always welcomed you with open arms and treated you like family.

She is proceeded in death by a daughter, Beatriz Sanchez; and four great grandchildren, Baby Narvaez, Baby Gomez, Edward Vargas, and Oziel Homero Arredondo.

Beatriz is survived by her 13 children, Paula Martinez of Dallas, Blanca Jaramillo and husband Ruben of Big Lake, Agapito Sanchez and wife Beatriz of Ballinger, Maria Griner of Austin, Juana Reyes and husband José of Abilene, Martha Ramos and husband Samuel of Denver City, Victoria Gomez and husband Pastor Carlos of Iraan, Juan Sanchez and wife Juanita of Big Lake, Rosalinda Sosa and husband Gerardo of Big Lake, Teresa Sanchez of San Angelo, Bonifacio Sanchez and wife Norma of Big Lake, Beatrice Alcantara and husband Eric of Big Lake, Dulce Chavez and husband Cisco of Big Lake; 54 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren.

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Frank Richard Houts

Frank Richard Houts born Friday, May 20, 2022, at 4:37 PM is survived by his loving parent's, AnnaMarie Garica and Travis Bratley-James Houts; his siblings, Travis Michael Houts, Noah Ryan Houts, Kimora Irene Houts, Maribel, Epifanio Jr, AnaLisa Garcia and Emiliana Roman; his grandparents, Debora A. Fernandez; and Michael and Tauny Houts; great grandparent, Shirley Thomas; and by numerus aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM Friday, June 3, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

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Alfredo Lee Hernandez

Alfredo Lee "Taco" Hernandez, Sr., 39, passes away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Delta Memorial Park Cemetery with Antonio Lucio, officiating. Arrangement are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Hernandez was born November 2, 1983 in San Angelo where he has been a lifelong resident. He was an amazing son, brother, father, and friend. The family gives all glory out Father God for everything He has given to Taco on his days on earth. Taco is now in the arms of Father God. Taco was a concrete laborer.

Survivors include his two sons, Aljandro Hernandez, and Alfredo Hernandez, Jr.; his father, Robert Lucio Hernandez, Sr.; his mother Gloria Stockstill; three brothers; Robert Hernandez, Jr., Albert Hernandez, and Miguel Fernandez; two sisters, Joanna Hernandez, and Mercedes Stockstill. Taco was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuela Fernandez, Ramon Fernandez, Linda Hernandez, Augustine Hernandez, and an aunt, Mary Hernandez.

"Till we meet again brother, you will always live in our hearts and souls, you will never be forgotten. Alfredo Lee Hernandez, we love you till the end."

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now i"m free
I'm following the path
God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work of play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've now found peace
At the end of day.

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Ofelia J. Ortiz

Ofelia Ortiz, 56, of Big Lake passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home.

Public viewing will be from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022 and from 8:00 AM until service time on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 24, 2022, all at the Family Life Center at Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake. Bural will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Ortiz was born February 28, 1966 in Acuna, Mexico. She moved to Miller's View in 1969 with her family and to Big Lake in 1980. She was a custodian at Reagan Conty Care Center. At the time of her death Ofelia had been employed for 20 Years. She loved her fur babies, taking care of her plants, working in the yard, baking, crocheting, and spending time spoiling her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Porfirio Ortiz Jimenez, Jr. and two great nieces, Nikaya Ortiz and JennaLee Briseno.

Survivors include her father, Porfirio Ortiz; her two brothers, Pedro Ortiz and wife Sonia and Augustine Ortiz and wife Dora all of Big Lake; 11 neices and nephews, Cassandra Ortiz, Marcos Ortiz, Pedro Ortiz, Jr., Felicia Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz, Natalie Ortiz, Melissa Ortiz, Mauro Ortiz, Jr., Jose Salas, Tonia Salas, and Korina Salas; and 23 great nieces and nephews.

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Maria De Jesus Ortiz

Maria Ortiz, 81, of Big Lake passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at home.

Public viewing will be from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022 and from 8:00 AM until service time on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 24, 2022, all at the Family Life Center at Bethel Baptist Church in Big Lake. Bural will follow in Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Ortiz was born May 31, 1940 in Acuna, Mexico. She was married to Porfirio Ortiz. Maria moved to Miller's View in 1969 and to Big Lake in 1980. She was a homemaker. Maria loved her plants, animals and speding time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Porfirio Ortiz Jimenez, Jr. and two great grandchildren, Nikaya Ortiz and JennaLee Briseno.

Survivors include her husband, Porfirio Ortiz of the home; her two sons, Pedro Ortiz and wife Sonia and Augustine Ortiz and wife Dora all of Big Lake; her sister, Delia Jimenez of Big Lake; her brother, Julian Jimenez of Big Lake; 11 grandchildren, Cassandra Ortiz, Marcos Ortiz, Pedro Ortiz, Jr., Felicia Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz, Natalie Ortiz, Melissa Ortiz, Mauro Ortiz, Jr., Jose Salas, Tonia Salas, and Korina Salas; and 23 great grandchildren.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Monday
May 23, 2022
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Family Life Center at Bethel /Baptist Church
1106 Utah St
Big Lake, TX 76932

FUNERAL SERVICE

Tuesday
May 24, 2022
2:00 PM
Family Life Center at Bethel /Baptist Church
1106 Utah St
Big Lake, TX 76932

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Felipe Garcia Hinojos, Jr.

Felipe Garcia Hinojos, Jr., 63, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on May 19, 2022. Felipe was born on June 15, 1958, and was predeceased by his parents, Felipe S. and Oralia G. Hinojos. To cherish his memory, Felipe leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Jackie Perez Hinojos, sisters Minerva Hinojos, Isabel Villarreal, Melva (Mike) Contreras, Gracie (Fermin) Silerio and Amanda (Ramon) Maldonado and one brother Mario Hinojos, all of San Angelo. Sister-in-laws, Debbie P. (Robin) Barraza from Ackerly, Texas, Nereida P. (Joel) Nunez from San Angelo, Patsy P. (Clint) Mixon from Greenville, Mississippi, and Angie (George) Gallegos from Colleyville, Texas. Also, to cherish his memory are several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

A visitation will be held from 5:00PM-8:00PM on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Harper Funeral Home.

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