Sharron Lynette Freitag of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 16th, 2022, at 12:45pm surrounded by her family. Sharron was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 5th, 1943, to James Osburn Ayers and Barbara Rebecca (Boggs) Ayers. She grew up in Dimmitt, Texas but frequently visited her grandparents RC and Ora Boggs in Tankersley, Texas where she met Carl “Pinkie” Freitag. They were married in 1961 and lived in Mertzon, Texas their entire marriage. They had 3 children Lynn Freitag, Janice Douglas, and Lisa Freitag. 

Although Sharron quit school before graduating, she later attended evening classes in Mertzon to get her GED. She worked several years as Cafeteria Manager in the Mertzon school. Her next adventure was working at St. John’s Hospital as a Certified Nurse’s Aide. This inspired her to go to nursing school. She then attended Howard College to get her LVN license and worked several years as an LVN. She went on to go to ASU for her RN license, graduating in 1996 at the age of 52. She worked as an RN at St. John’s, Shannon Hospital, Rivercrest Hospital and Bronte Nursing and Rehab until her retirement in 2005. She took pride in being a nurse and loved having the opportunity to touch the lives of the people she cared for. 

She was a very involved Mother and Grandmother. She never missed a ball game of one of her kids and her house was always full of kids. She got her nickname from her first grandchild Mandy and from then on, all her kids, friends, and every grandchild after that called her Mambo. She loved her family dearly and cherished time with them. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Pinkie, her son Lynn, her grandson Will, her great-grandson Christian, and great-granddaughter Gabriella, her parents, and her sister Toni Fritzler. 
She is survived by her daughter Janice and husband Don Douglas of Mertzon and daughter Lisa Freitag of San Angelo. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Mandy Hussain (husband Sam), Quinton Freitag, Kaitlyn Freitag, Annie Freitag, Jennifer Clark (husband Jesse), Taylor Douglas (wife Erin), Cody Bridges (wife Leah), Jamie Jones, Staci Savala, and 22 Great grandchildren. 

A thank you to all the many caregivers in her life this past year, the nurses at Shannon Hospital, Shannon SNF, Encompass Rehab, Dr. Jastrow and Hannah for their care, Hospice of San Angelo, and the staff at San Angelo Home Health who took special care of Mambo. Also, a special thanks to all her family at Rio Concho Terrace. Whether staff or neighbor, she called you all her family and she missed you dearly the last 3 months she had been gone. 

There will be a Celebration of Life held in Mertzon at the Methodist Church Family Life Center on Saturday August 20th, 2022, at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your special charity or one of hers: West Texas Boys Ranch, Hospice of San Angelo or Rio Concho Terrace Circle of Friends. 

Celebration Of Life

Saturday, August 20, 2022

2:00PM

Family Life Center 
105 W Juanita Ave 
Mertzon, TX 76941

Gregory John Economidis, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born September 6, 1929, in San Angelo to John and Mary (Joannidou) Economidis. 

Gregory grew up in San Angelo on West Avenue B attending Fort Concho Elementary, Edison Junior High, and then on to San Angelo High School. He worked at his dad’s café, Riverside Café, in downtown San Angelo when he was young. As a senior in high school, he started working at Montgomery Ward and continued to work there while attending San Angelo Junior College.

In 1954, he met and married the love of his life, Eddie Mae Newman, his wife of 68 years. After their marriage, they built a house on North Garfield Street in San Angelo where they raised their family and lived for 67 years. He retired from Montgomery Ward as Store Manager in 1980. During that time, he also worked various other jobs at different places and times; Highland Grocery with lifelong friends Mike and Johnny Kalaitzes, ran a spotlight at the City Auditorium and Coliseum with his cousin Pete Economidis, a cook at Zentner’s Steak House with his brother Nag, C&J Grocery with lifelong friends Chris and Johnny Kouvelis, and ran the chains at San Angelo Stadium for 51 years. If that was not enough, he coached his son John’s YMCA football and baseball teams (many times to City Championships). In 1981, he started as an appraiser at the Tom Green County Tax Appraisal District and retired from there in 2020 after 39 years. 

Gregory is survived by his wife Eddie Mae of Flower Mound, Texas. Daughter Mary Ann Boyd of San Angelo, and son John Gregory Economidis and his wife Elaine of Flower Mound. Six grandchildren, who were all his pride and joy, Michael Economidis and his wife Christen of Lubbock, Texas; Melissa Nash and her husband Chad of Trophy Club, Texas; Thomas Economidis and his wife Kristen of Seaside, California; James Economidis and his wife Jordan of Northlake, Texas; John Mark Economidis and his wife Jessica of Trophy Club, Texas; and Matthew Boyd of Keller Texas. He had 16 great grandchildren; Eden, Shiloh, Judah, and Simeon Economidis of Lubbock, Texas; Sophie, Eva, and Mia Economidis of Seaside, California; Lucy, Eleanor, Margaret, June, and Peter Economidis of Northlake, Texas; and Jack, Leo, Gabriel, and Lola Economidis of Trophy Club, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harry Economidis and Nag Economidis, and son-in-law Marvin Boyd, who was of great help to Gregory and Eddie Mae over the years. 

To say Gregory was a people person would be a gross understatement! Yes, he loved his family and friends, but truth is he very seldom came across anyone who he did not try to befriend. Gregory had always been a man of faith, but in March 1986, he came to know Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior. If you knew him and had been near him, you no doubt were a recipient of what he would always say, “I love you and Jesus loves you, too!”  

Pallbearers will be Michael Economidis, Thomas Economidis, James Economidis, John Mark Economidis, Matthew Boyd, and Chad Nash; Honorary Pallbearer, Melissa Nash. 

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Pinewood Hills Independent Retirement Living, Precise Personalized Care Hospice personnel Lisa Sbonik and Justin, and the Flower Mound Fire Department paramedics. 

There will be Family Visitation on Friday evening, 6:30 to 8:30, at Harper Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday morning at 10:00 at Harper Funeral Home followed by burial at Fairmount Cemetery. Pastor Chris Sweet, of Grace Temple Baptist Church, will be officiating.

Visitation

Friday, August 19, 2022

6:30PM - 8:30PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Visitation

Saturday, August 20, 2022

10:00AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Final Resting Place

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

Walter Edward “Tooter” Brooks III, 76, formerly of Mertzon, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 in San Angelo.

No services have been scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Tooter was born on January 30, 1946 to Delpha Lee and Walter Edward Brooks Jr. in San Angelo, Tx. He grew up in Mertzon with his Brother H.L. Brooks and Sister Billie Masters. Billie sadly passed away the day after Tooter on August 12, 2022.  Tooter was a landman most of his life.

Tooter is survived by two sons, Quatro Brooks and wife Kimberly and Gann Brooks and wife Robin; Brother, H.L. Brooks and wife Gina; six Grandchildren; one Great Grandchild; along with many Nephews, Nieces and Cousins.

Obituary will be available soon, please check back.

Visitation

Thursday, August 18, 2022

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Dorothy will be available for viewing all day Thursday, August 18, 2022

Graveside

Friday, August 19, 2022

2:00PM

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Dorothy will be available for viewing all day Thursday, August 18, 2022

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Final Resting Place

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Wayne Pope of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. W

Wayne was born in Menard, Texas on February 22nd, 1945, to Findel and Vida Pope. He graduated from Menard High School in 1963. It was there that he met his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Smith. Wayne was an incredible athlete and excelled at all sports including basketball, track, and football. Wayne received a full football scholarship to Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. 

After graduating from Texas Tech, Wayne served in the United States Army. On June 27th, 1970, after returning from service, he married Rhonda, the love of his life for 52 years. He and Rhonda then moved to Lubbock, Texas and lived there for almost a decade. 

For the next 42 years, Wayne and Rhonda lived in San Angelo, Texas. They had three children, a son, Kris, and two daughters, Kara and Kalis. Wayne was truly dedicated to his family and very involved in his children’s lives. He was a wonderful Dad, a true coach, and a gifted mentor. He was always supportive of his children’s scholastic and athletic endeavors and never missed watching a game, meet or match. He treasured coaching youth teams and cheering everyone on in later years at Central High School. He did all of this with so much love. 

For over fifty years, Wayne ran a successful accounting business and was very passionate about taking care of his clients and their families. He was a brilliant mind and a thoughtful financial coach; he impacted many with his clever ideas and vast knowledge. Wayne loved his work and was an incredibly hard worker, up until the very end. 

Wayne was a loving husband and father, a loyal and trustworthy friend, and an extremely kind and generous man. He was truly one of ‘The Greats’ who was loved by many and will be terribly missed by all. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Findel and Vida Pope. Wayne is survived by his wife Rhonda Pope of San Angelo; his daughter Kara Pope of San Antonio; his daughter, Kalis Pope and husband Owen of Ireland; his son, Kris Pope and wife Alison of Austin; and his grandchildren, Lucas, Evan, Leo, and Ivy. 

The viewing will be held on Thursday, August 18th from 10:00AM-7:00PM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Friday, August 19th at 11:30AM followed by a private family burial at Fairmont Cemetery, also in San Angelo. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice or to the F. Wayne Pope Endowment in Accounting at Angelo State University, which has been set up by his loyal and very generous friends. 

F. Wayne Pope Endowment in Accounting 
ASU Station #11023, San Angelo, TX 76909 
Questions to 325-942-2116 or [email protected] 

Viewing

Thursday, August 18, 2022

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Friday, August 19, 2022

11:30AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Melvin Jennings passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the age of 93. He was born March 5, 1929 in Blevens, Texas to Melvin Napoleon Jennings and Opal Audrie Johnson. 

Melvin graduated from Chico High School in Chico, Texas in 1945. Upon graduation he began a series of positions with Western Electric, Southwest Associated Telephone and General Telephone & Electronics. His work took him to many towns in Texas, including Childress where he met and married Angeleene (Angie) Pence in 1949. Melvin advanced in his positions with GTE prior to accepting a foreign assignment to Brazil from 1977 to 1979. After his return from Brazil, he was located in San Angelo where he served as Vice President of Operations for GTE until his retirement in 1984. 
After his retirement, Melvin immersed himself in learning about real estate and began a second career in real estate investments with Jennings-Sefcik Investments, which he co-founded with his friend Jerry Sefcik. He went to the office every day and was still very active in the real estate business at the time of his death. 

Throughout his life Melvin was involved in community service and the Baptist Church as he served on various boards and committees. 

Melvin is survived by a wonderful family that he loved and enjoyed very much. His survivors include Angie, his wife of 73 years; son Chuck and wife Lometa of McKinney, Texas; son Randy (wife Tori deceased) of Austin, Texas; son Clay (wife Liz deceased) of Katy, Texas; grandchildren Nathan Jennings (Megan) of Crested Butte, Colorado; Hayley Eoff (Casey) of Allen, Texas; Collin Jennings (Marianne DiNapoli) of Cincinnati, Ohio; Drew Jennings of Champaign, Illinois; Emily Jennings of Houston, Texas; Sarah Jennings of College Station, Texas; great grandchildren Clare, Jane, Sydney and Graham Eoff of Allen Texas; Brody Jennings of Crested Butte, Colorado; and Graydon and Colson Jennings of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister Patsy Lee Hand of Chico, Texas; brother-in-law Charles L. Pence (Kay) of Comfort,Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service celebrating Melvin’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church, 37 E Harris Ave, San Angelo, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals for the Elderly, 310 E Houston Harte, San Angelo, Texas 76903. 

At this time, no obituary description has been created for Roy Dan Wagner.

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 27, 2022

10:00AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Cornelio Espinosa Fuentes, 87, of Sterling City went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in San Angelo.

Cornelio was born September 16, 1934, in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico to Ezekiel and Cresencia Espinosa Fuentes. Cornelio grew up in Villa Union and was one of 11 children. He was a hard worker from a very young age and spent most of his life working on ranches and also in the oil field as a rough neck. He was a very kind and caring brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Cornelio had a great sense of humor and devoted his life to raising his children and also other family members children when it was needed. He gave very freely of his time to others and was always willing to help anyone. In his spare time, his passion was working with animals, especially his chickens and goats. He also loved riding horses and breaking them. Cornelio was always up for a challenge and never backed down from anything he did in work or life.

After retirement, he mainly enjoyed being with his family, shelling his pecans and caring for his animals. His life and love will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him!

Cornelio was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Tomasa Fuentes, his two sons Cornelio Fuentes JR. and Tomas Mares Fuentes. Sister, Rosa Maria Fuentes; three sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his children, Gabriel Fuentes and his wife Misti, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Tx, Pablo Mata and his wife Sabrina, of Sterling City, TX and Araseli Ortiz, of Sterling City, TX; 5 Grandchildren, Megan Fuentes, Hayden Fuentes, Grabiela Fuentes, Vanessa Hurley, and her husband Dave, Leo Ortiz, Jr., and Angelica Ortiz; one sister, Maria Salinas, of Villa Union, Coahuila, MX; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends.

The Funeral Service will be 3:00 P.M., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Andrew Helms officiating. Cornelio will be available for viewing Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Harper Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. 

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at 
www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Viewing

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

8:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Thursday, August 18, 2022

3:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Billie Lee Masters, 79, formerly of Mertzon, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Sherwood Cemetery near Mertzon.   Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Masters was born on January 19, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Walter And Delpha Johnson Brooks. Billie Lee married Bobby Masters on June 10, 1961 in San Angelo. He passed away on March 2, 2008. She was a long time Postmaster in Mertzon, starting in 1978.  Her hobbies included fishing out of her small boat on Spring Creek and camping.  Billie also enjoyed family genealogy and history, especially Civil War history.  She loved most to be surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenna Kratzer and husband Mark of Midland; a brother H. L. Brooks and wife Gina of Blackwell; 2 grandchildren, Scott Kratzer and wife Cara of San Angelo and Morgan Winkelmann and husband Tyler of Bellville; and two great-grandsons, Braxton and Brooks Kratzer.

Joe Muniz, 65, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday, August 15, 2022 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with visitation from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylano, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mr. Muniz was born on February 26, 1957 in Del Rio to Valente and Simona Muniz. Joe graduated from Del Rio High School and worked with his father shearing sheep. When he first moved to San Angelo he worked at various businesses. Joe was a hard worker, even working part-time as a janitor at Shannon Medical Center. Joe loved woodworking and found his passion as a carpenter at Terrill Manufacturing where he committed 30 years of service, eventually retiring as a master carpenter. Joe met Beatrice "Bea" Hernandez in 1995 when he offered to plant her roses which eventually bloomed into being the love of his life and her jardinero and ever since then they have been inseparable.

On their land in Grape Creek, they created a beautiful oasis that included their baby trees. Lately Joe and his niece, Sandy, began dumpster diving and collecting junk throughout the city and restoring it. He loved spending time with his family and often found himself coming to their rescue in times of need. Joe was their superhero armed with jumper cables, tow ropes, and any tool that was needed. He loved building and fixing anything that needed it and never gave up until his work was complete especially when it came to his daughter Iris. Joe and Iris spent countless hours working on projects together and was always there for her at the drop of a hat. He especially loves his animals from his bird to the dogs. Joe's granddaughter, Serenity was the apple of his eye. He would do anything and everything for her; from playing dominoes and checkers to running to Walmart to get her a Fatboy ice scream. When he wasn't waiting on serenity hand and foot, he spent the rest of his time beating his high score on Pac-Man

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Beatrice "Bea" Muniz; a daughter, Iris Nichole Hernandez and wife Jessica of San Angelo; a sister, Lupe Muniz of San Angelo; a brother, Frank Muniz, Sr. and wife Mary of San Angelo; 9 grandchildren.

VISITATION

Monday
August 15, 2022
5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

PUBLIC VIEWING

Monday
August 15, 2022
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS

Tuesday
August 16, 2022
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903