Juan "Jesse" Gomez, 63, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Public viewing will from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2022, with Chaplain Gary Allen, chaplain of Interim Hospice, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Gomez was born March 9, 1959 in Del Rio to Manuel and Manuela Gomez. Jesse has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Jesse married Odelia Gevara on May 22, 1982 in San Angelo. Jesse's hobbies include model hot rods, woodworking, and car shows. Jesse worked for FleetPride in delivery for 3 years. Earlier in life he did appliance repair.

Survivors include his wife, Odelia of Eden; two sons, Captain Christopher L. Gomez and wife Monica of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Richard J. Gomez of San Angelo; three grandchildren, C.J., Ryan, and Oliver; three sisters, Elsi Munoz and husband Jesse, Berta Stakes all of San Angelo, and Martha Gomez of Abilene; many special nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Lee Ray Gevara of Georgetown, Rudy Gevara of Eastland, and Ralph Gevara of San Angelo. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents.

Honorary pallbearers will be, Jesse Munoz, Jr., Eric Gomez, Daniel Munoz, and Justin Gaston.

Rosa "Rosie" Vazquez, 40, passed away on April 29,2022 in Spring.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with the funeral being at 2:00 PM in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vazquez was born on March 30, 1982 in San Angelo to Juan and Maria Cruz Martinez. She graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 2000. Rosie received a degree in graphic design form ITT Technical Institute in 2003. She was an amazing mother, sister and friend to everyone. Rosie loved to roller skate, cook, and eat curry. Rosie was always cracking jokes a very humble strong minded beautiful soul that will be dearly missed.

Rosie is survived by her two daughters, Cassandra Vazquez and Angelique Vazquez, both of Spring; a son, Alejandro Vazquez of Spring; her mother, Maria Garcia of Coleman; her father, Juan Martinez of San Angelo; her three sisters, Adelaida Martinez, Margarita Hernandez, and Consuelo Baca, all of San Angelo; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Caden Lane Williams, age 18, passed away on May 1^st, 2022 at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, TX surrounded by close family and friends. He had the most amazing smile that lit up any room he rolled into and an infectious laugh that would brighten anyone’s day. The simplest pleasures in life brought Caden great joy. He loved music, playing with his brothers, movies, and walks with his mom and dad. He loved his music therapy, massage therapy and sharing time at school with his amazing teachers. As a toddler, Caden was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder and only given a couple of years to live. In the true form of the fighter he was, he gave his family 16 more years of happiness and joy.  He is now free of his earthly burdens. He is running and playing on the streets of gold!

Caden is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Vicki (Lee) Williams and brothers Parker and Jackson Williams of San Angelo, Texas, grandparents Don and Pat Lee of Lake Coleman, Texas, Jerry and Sharon Williams of Lovington, New Mexico, and Lynda Goff of Lubbock, Texas. He is also survived by aunts and uncles: Kim and Bryan Dieterich, Rhonda Richardson, Carter and Talley Williams and Kay and Allen Grippin, plus many cousins.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Harper Funeral Home and a funeral service will be held Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:00 am at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Caden Williams memorial fund at First Financial Bank of San Angelo to establish a memorial scholarship in Caden’s name.

David Ray Chaffin, 50, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home having suffered with diabetes for most of his adult life.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home.

David was born on June 2, 1971 in Clovis, New Mexico to Gary and Gwen Gerber Chaffin. Being an Air Force “brat”, he traveled with the family to various duty stations in New Mexico, California, Montana, Arkansas, Germany, Colorado and finally, Texas. David adjusted well to his changing environments and made new friends easily.  He attended Central High School in San Angelo and worked in the food industry in several cities within Texas. He was a pet lover and enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing his guitar.

He is survived by his parents and older brother Michael of San Angelo. David will be greatly missed.

God gained another amazing fisherman in heaven on April 30, 2022. Dylan Shane Luna 23 was born on January 7, 1999, in San Angelo Texas. Dylan was a goofy old soul who lived life to the fullest. He was not only a hard-working father who loved his family, he was also an adventurous and spontaneous person, and you could always count on him to be geared up and ready for his next fishing trip. Dylan was an amazing husband, father, son, and brother and loved everyone so deeply as we loved him the same, his family was the world to him. Dylan is survived by his wife Brianna and his children Maisie and Hunter Luna. Including his parents Lisa and Thomas Brawley, His siblings Brandy and Martin Lopez, Taylor Luna, Kevin Korn, Star and Rory Burlew, Anna and Michael Harding, Laura and Chris Banda and several nieces and nephews. Dylan was an amazing father who touched the hearts of so many, a wild spirit that could never be forgotten. You will always be remembered and loved Dylan, till we fish again!

A public viewing will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Harper Funeral Home from 8:00AM-5:00PM.

A gofundme account has been opened to help provide funds for the family. https://gofund.me/f66fba66 

On the morning of April 25, 2022, Dennis Ray Gust, of Veribest, was called to his heavenly home.

He was born on January 6, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to Betty and Ray Gust. He had two siblings and they grew up in Dallas, Texas.

Dennis attended Adamson High School where he was voted most handsome. He was very athletic and loved playing football and baseball.

Finishing high school, he then attended Tyler Junior College. After college, Dennis joined the army and was a part of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He was assigned to a classified mission in Africa, and later trained cadets on the gun range at West Point. During this time, he became a Master Sargent.

Dennis loved working with his hands, especially remodeling, wall papering, tiling, etc. His talent was appreciated by his clients. He never boasted or complained. Never meeting a stranger, his magnetism, care, love, and friendship abounded. Dennis was loved by many special friends! In kindness, he was the master to animals and people alike.

Twenty-four years ago, Dennis married Kimberly Burden on May 23. They were definitely soul mates and life partners.

Dennis had a warm smile and beautiful twinkling blue eyes that showed kindness to all that he knew!

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, sister, and brother. He was a member of the Veribest Methodist Church.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Mullins Cemetery in Veribest, Texas.

Graveside

Saturday, April 30, 2022

1:00PM

Mullins Cemetery 
off FM 380 about 16 miles NE of San Angelo 
Miles, TX 76861

On the morning of April 25, 2022, Dennis Ray Gust, of Veribest, was called to his heavenly home.

He was born on January 6, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to Betty and Ray Gust. He had two siblings and they grew up in Dallas, Texas.

Dennis attended Adamson High School where he was voted most handsome. He was very athletic and loved playing football and baseball.

Finishing high school, he then attended Tyler Junior College. After college, Dennis joined the army and was a part of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He was assigned to a classified mission in Africa, and later trained cadets on the gun range at West Point. During this time, he became a Master Sargent.

Dennis loved working with his hands, especially remodeling, wall papering, tiling, etc. His talent was appreciated by his clients. He never boasted or complained. Never meeting a stranger, his magnetism, care, love, and friendship abounded. Dennis was loved by many special friends! In kindness, he was the master to animals and people alike.

Twenty-four years ago, Dennis married Kimberly Burden on May 23. They were definitely soul mates and life partners.

Dennis had a warm smile and beautiful twinkling blue eyes that showed kindness to all that he knew!

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, sister, and brother. He was a member of the Veribest Methodist Church.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Mullins Cemetery in Veribest, Texas.

Mary Ruth Weeren Stevenson, born on August 23, 1924, passed from this earthly life into the arms of the Lord on April 28, 2022. Mary Ruth was raised in Burton, Texas (beautiful bluebonnet country) by her loving parents Gus and Juanita Weeren. After graduating from Burton High School at the age of 16, she then attended Blinn Junior College in Brenham, Texas. She married Sid B. Stevenson of Johnson City, Texas on June 7, 1942, and were married for almost 50 years before his death in 1992. The US Marine Corp took them to San Diego before Sid served in WWII. As wife of a career educator, they lived in Huntsville, Anahuac, Austin, Brenham, San Angelo, and Burton. Mary Ruth and Sid were charter members of College Hills Christian Church. After Sid’s death, Mary Ruth returned to San Angelo and had been an active member of the First Christian Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was active in supporting the March of Dimes, serving as Area Chairman. Mary Ruth will be remembered for her steadfast faith, quick wit and her sense of humor.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Sydney Robinson of Ector, Texas, daughter Patti Lupton (Jim) of Lubbock, Texas and son Mark Stevenson (Jackie) of San Angelo; 6 grandchildren, Kathy Unger (David) of Reseda, California, Traci Jeffrey (Tom) of Bells, Texas, Eric Dugan (Yoaska) of Lake Kiowa, Texas, Matt Lupton (Courtney) of Dallas, Texas, Andy Dugan (Olivia) of Salina, Texas, Becca Williams (Lal) of Lubbock, Texas; 12 great-grandchildren and 9 great great-grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday May 1, 2022, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Burton, Texas attended by family.

The family would also like to express their appreciation of the care given by Kindred Hospice and New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care.