Bertie Mason, 88, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 17, 2021 in San Angelo, Texas. 

Bertie, the first child of Earl and Nannie Barnes, was born August 15, 1933 in San Angelo where she was raised and educated. Her adult life and work took her all across Texas, but she returned to her beloved hometown as soon as possible.  

Bertie married Ray Jackson Mason. She had three sons--Robert, James and David. Bertie was first and foremost a mother and wife, but she always worked to help support her family. However, when her boys were grown and on their own, she went to college, earned a degree in education, and went on to teach first grade at Pearsall Elementary School. Bertie loved God and was an active member of the United Methodist Church everywhere she lived. She was also a member the Homemaker’s Club, the Button Club, and the Western Hills Garden Club for many years. Bertie will be dearly missed and always remembered. 

Bertie was predeceased by her parents, Earl Burt Barnes Sr. and Nannie May Dubose Barnes; siblings, Earl Barnes, Jr., Carl Barnes, Curtis James, Lilian Clark, and Gracie Whitlock; her husband, Ray Jackson Mason; and her sons, Robert Allen Mason and David Ray Mason. She is survived by her sister, Floy (Danny) Porter; her son James Mason and wife Mary Mason, daughter-in-law Allison Mason; her grandchildren Trevor Mason and Savannah Long, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

The graveside service will be held on November 6th at 10:30 at Fairmount Cemetery, and will be followed by a celebration of Bertie’s life at Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church at 11:30

Memorial Service

Saturday, November 06, 2021

11:30AM

Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church 
301 W 18TH ST. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Aurora Aguirre Ontiveros, 84, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2021, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ontiveros was born October 5, 1935 in Casa Piedra, Texas. Aurora married Julian Ontiveros on April 16, 1953 in Marfa. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1999. Aurora has been a resident of San Angelo for 60 years. She worked at the Levi Straus Co. and at Angelo State University. Aurora was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She loved knitting, crocheting, gardening, and reading.

Survivors include her children, Freddie Ontiveros and wife Sandy and, Chriselda Deanda and husband Raul all of San Angelo; her siblings, Lourdes Aguirre of Marfa, George Aguirre and wife Frances of Cimarron, New Mexico, Kiki Aguirre and wife Petra of Marfa, Sylvia Torrez and husband Zefereno of Monahans, Raymond Aguirre of Ft. Stockton, and Tony Aguirre of Cimarron, New Mexico; a brother-in-law, Sifredo Ontiveros, Sr. and wife Gregoria of Odessa; seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, an a great-great granddaughter.

The family would like to thank Mary Martinez for the love and care provided the past eight years, and to her two, Interim HealthCare Hospice, nurses, Sarah and Kayla who provided such loving care and comfort.
 

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ROSARY

Monday
October 25, 2021
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Tuesday
October 26, 2021
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903

Steven Paul Hill, age 65, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on October 20, 2021. His mansion was finally finished and awaited his arrival. Upon arrival, every last detail was set to his liking even down to his glass of tea and an occasional Diet Coke. 

Steve was born March 24, 1956 in Hobbs, NM. He spent his early years moving from place to place with a military step father and mom. His high school years were spent in San Angelo. After graduation from high school in 1974, he joined the United States Navy. Steve played football for the navy. He was a natural born athlete and excelled in every sport he participated in. Of course, he wasn’t much of a water skier, a little too top heavy for that one. After several attempts on the boat’s part, it finally pulled him up. After his 4 years in the navy, he returned to San Angelo where he met Dana his wife of 36 years. They married in 1985. Four years later, they had a beautiful daughter, Lauren Kendall. From the moment he laid eyes on this gift, his heart melted. He was so proud of her. 

In 1981 Steve joined the San Angelo Fire Department. He loved serving his community and did so for 26 years. He made so many close bonds with his fellow firefighters. Steve always found time for his hobbies like softball, team roping, and of course hunting. 

After retirement he began working for the Browns at Encino Ranch. This became his passion and it showed in all he did out there. Somewhere somehow he picked up the nickname “Lead Dawg” which stuck from that day on. Someone once said “unless you’re the Lead Dawg, the scenery never changes.” That definitely was Steve. He had a tremendous strength and honor along with a love for animals. He had a work ethic like no other. 

In 2014, Lauren married Chase Vance and finally he got his long awaited “son” in law. The two of them became really close over the years. Steve loved his family. He also had another family, which was all of his “Louisiana brothers” along with a few northerners thrown in there. They each had a special place in his heart. 

Things won’t be the same when the leaves begin to change, hunting season rolls around, and the Lead Dawg’s place is vacant. We will all miss his unbeatable grilling masterpieces. Especially those steaks! We cannot forget his one of a kind sense of humor. I’m sure somehow he will continue to guide us all from above and point each one of us to our true calling to serve our Heavenly Father. 

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Robert Fell, and his father-in-law, Robert Kellar. Left behind is his wife, Dana, daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Chase Vance. Along with his 4 fur babies. Two in particular who never left his side, Duncan and Atticus. 

We will miss you, my love. Until we meet again. 

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 10:00am, at Freedom Fellowship Church. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under direction of Harper Funeral Home.

Funeral Service

Monday, October 25, 2021

10:00AM

Freedom Fellowship Church 
342 S. Chadbourne 
San Angelo, TX 76903