Diego Reyes Mar was born on December 22, 1998, to David R. Mar Sr. and Victoria Barron/Mar and entered into rest on March 15, 2022 

Diego was a 2017 graduate of San Angelo Lake View High School enlisted in the USMC shortly thereafter and became Lance Corporal. Diego was a loving cheerful happy guy. He made a friend in everyone he met and left an impression with his contagious smile. He was a wonderful grandson. His USMC supervisor always looked forward to visiting with Diego and also mentioned Diego always looked forward to their phone calls as you can hear it in his voice. Diego was an avid runner and a huge fan of Dragon Ball Z. 

Diego is survived by his Tata and Nana, Juan Alberto and Ruth Mar, brothers David Mar Jr., Sincere Cotto, Samuel & Nathanial Juarez, Dominic Mar and sister Genesis Garza, Uncle Douglas Mar, Honorary aunt Elaine De La Rosa, all of San Angelo, Texas. Aunts Irene Hernandez of Victorville, California. Ermelinda and Ruben Pinido, Yolanda and Johnny Carrillo, Dianne Vega, Roxanne and Benito Davila, Rachel Galindo, and Ezekial A. Barron, all of San Angelo, Texas. An array of cousins both near and far and a lifelong childhood friend Franky Cornejo. 

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and give thanks to family and friends who have surrounded us with your love, care, and concern. 

Memorial Service

Monday, March 21, 2022

4:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Andy Daniel Hinojos, 16, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Prayer service will be at 6:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2022 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral services being at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Andy was born on March 22, 2005 in San Angelo to his parents, Yolanda Esparza and Julian Hinojos, Sr. He was a junior at Central High School at the time of his death. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and making people laugh. Andy was friendly, caring, goofy and a lady's man.

Survivors include his mother, Yolonda Esparza of San Angelo; his father, Julian Hinojos, Sr. of San Angelo; three brothers, Julian Hinojos, Jr. and wife Karina Yanez, Justyn Hinojos and wife Brenna Adcock, and Jaycob Hinojos, all of San Angelo; three sisters, Anabelle Esparza of San Angelo, Julie Hinojos of San Angelo, and Mary Hinojos of Hobbs, New Mexico; his four nieces and nephews, Nevaeh, Mason, Avalynn, and Kamila; and three uncles, Robert Rios and wife Jennifer, Chris Esparza and wife Erika, and Daniel Esparza, all of San Angelo.

PRAYER SERVICE

Friday
March 18, 2022
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday
March 19, 2022
10:00 AM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Born in Madera, California, March 17, 1936 and died in San Angelo, Texas, March 13, 2022. 

His parents, Roy Finis and Opal Florine (Justice) Root, natives of Alabama and Tennessee, made the great trek to California to find their futures. They settled down on a dairy farm in Chowchilla, CA, and raised two sons, James Patrick and Danny Bruce. Both boys spent most of their early childhood in Madera, spending time with their grandparents, cousins, and other relatives. 

Anxious to explore the world, he joined the Marines in 1954. He was trained as a Communications Officed specializing in analyzing intelligence and planning. Foreign assignments took him to the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Misawa, Japan. Stateside tours included Kaneoke, HI, Camp Pendelton, CA, and NSA, Fort Meade, MD. In all, he served his county for 25 active-duty years. 
Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, Jim was employed as district manager for McLane’s Grocery Distribution. He remained with them for 14 years before finally entering full-time retirement. 
In retirement, Jim enjoyed golfing at Bentwood CC, exercising at the health club, and “putzing” in the yard. He loved a good steak and a very dry martini, two olives. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen (Baker), his four children: son, Patrick of Peoria, AZ, son, James (Rosita) of Lake Stevens, WA, daughter, Milana (Lee) Blok of Lynden, WA, daughter, Alisa Kayser of Lynden, WA. He is also survived by his brother, Danny (Sandi) and nephews, Heith (Ronda) and Aaron (Azul) Root. Surviving grandchildren are Baker and Witten Root, Luke, Zach, Connor, and Jordan Blok, James Jr and Kamarin Root and Jayme DeBoer and Alex Kayser. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Derek DeBoer and Jesi Blok. 

You have had a good life, served your country well, and loved your family dearly. Your family will miss you. Until we meet again, Semper Fi.

Raymond Gonzales went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 13, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1948, in Eden, Texas and was raised in San Angelo where he attended and graduated from Lake View High School. 

Raymond worked as a machinist for many years in San Angelo and in Houston, Texas. He later returned to retire in San Angelo. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Eluteria and Margarito Gonzales, several sisters and brothers, including Connie Aguirre, Alicia Castano, Mary Aguirre and Amelia Hernandez; brothers, Joe, Onesimo, Margarito Jr., Ray and Elias Gonzales. 
Raymond leaves behind his son, Andy Gonzales and his wife Cindy; four grandchildren, Canyon, Noah, Celeste and Jocelyn, also one sister, Anita and husband Manuel (Sonny) Garcia. 

We would like to thank the Shannon Hospital Staff for the care provided to Raymond, and also thanks to Chris Hernandez, a great friend and helper to Raymond. 

A rosary will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. Immediately following the rosary a funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Home. 

Rosary

Saturday, March 19, 2022

2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Saturday, March 19, 2022

3:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Tomma “TJ” Jean Connally 85, passed away March 9, 2022. 

TJ was born to Lucille and Tom Woodruff on February 9, 1937 in San Angelo, Texas. TJ grew up in San Angelo and she married Billy Ray “Boo” Connally on July 30, 1955. They had one daughter C.J. Connally. TJ loved working at Mr. Boots helping her husband with the store, she especially loved helping the kids that came through find boots. TJ’s other passion was to help the Concho Valley Home for Girls. She was Loving, sometimes feisty, and always had a good story to tell. 

The Family would like to thank Concho Hearts Hospice for all there wonderful care. 

TJ was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Boo Connally, and Daughter C.J. Connally. 

Mrs. Connally is survived by her granddaughter Casey Martinez and fiancé Richard Hamilton; Great Grandson Hunter Lohse; Sister Ethelda Rodgers; and a close caretaker Maverick Menzie.

Doris Jeanette Taylor Young (Granny, Granny D), 90 years old of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. 

Doris was born April 25, 1931 in Friona, Texas and was preceded in death by her parents Lillie and Albert (Slim) Taylor and her sister Ethel Ford. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of sixty-nine years, Billy M. Young; her son Mark Young and wife Kym of Ballinger, TX; her daughters, Vikki Hale and husband Ron of Montgomery, TX; Valli Peacher and husband Larry of Bentley, LA; Venetia Young of San Angelo, TX; her sister Mildred Edmonds of Riverside, CA; six grandchildren and many great grandchildren. 

Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was her husband and family. She loved traveling, gardening, working crossword puzzles, playing scrabble and feeding the deer and wild turkeys which regularly visited her backyard. 

Doris finished nursing school in Amarillo , Texas, and then accepted a job at the old Shannon Hospital, where she cared for polio patients. Soon after arriving in San Angelo, Doris met Billy at Ben Ficklin Dam in 1952. He was in the Air Force and stationed at Goodfellow AFB. They married and spent 21 years traveling to 22 countries overseas and living in various states within the United States. 


Once they retired from the Air Force they traveled to all 50 states deciding to settle in San Angelo, TX, where their story had begun twenty-six years earlier. She was a retired nurse and Master Gardener. 

The family would like to give special thanks to Kindred Hospice, Dr. Cheruku (her Oncologist); Dr. Kristy Edwards (her General Care doctor), Stephanie and Dr. Eric Igler and their wonderful children, for their support and kind, loving care. 

A celebration of life will be held in the near future. Doris loved animals, Texas bluebonnets and California poppies. Should one wish to honor Doris’ memory, consider supporting a local animal shelter or planting a tree or wildflowers. 

Alton (Al) Hooker passed away March 5, 2022, peacefully at his home at the age of 85. 

Al was born in Mereta, Texas on August 3, 1936, to Agnes and Verdo Hooker. He grew up in San Angelo and joined the United States Air Force right out of high school. 

22 years in the Air Force allowed Al to travel to many parts of the world and to truly appreciate the many blessings he was afforded in the United States. 

The dental field was Al's chosen career. He served proudly in Military clinics for his first 22 years and an additional 22 years in Civil Service in the dental clinic at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo until his retirement in 2004. 
Al was proud of his many accomplishments and awards but always looked forward to retirement so he could spend special time with his children and grandchildren. 

Al is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patricia Hooker who loved him dearly thru thick and thin. 
Al had two sons Dr. Ronny Hooker and wife, Karen, and Michael Hooker. Whether playing golf with Ronny or those beautiful daily visits under his many pecan trees with Michael, Al treasured every minute he had with his boys. 

His six grandchildren constantly made him proud with their presence and many accomplishments. He was ready and excited to attend any function his children and grandchildren participated in including but not limited to wheelchair basketball, football, cheerleading, track, dance recitals, Play days, trail rides, BBQs, parades and more! Grandchildren are Jackie Bailey, Jessica Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Dr. Sara Halfmann and spouse, Jake, Katie Lombardo and spouse, Matthew and Captain Christopher Hooker and spouse, Victoria. 

Horse breeding and horse racing with Ronny was a thrill always for Al. He acquired his share of win pics. Papa Al was in the barn to oversee the horse grooming and preparation for AQHA horse shows. He was always there sometimes till 2:00 am and be up and raring to get on the road for a Horse Show by 5:00 am the next morning...Papa Al loved the shows and could be found in the arena or of course front and center row.  

Although Al had many friends and didn't know a stranger, there were several he held near and dear to his heart, which included Frank Jackson, Cameron Mouw, Nick Adam, Phil Perkey, Morris Hopkins. 

A visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 
 

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Visitation

Friday, March 18, 2022

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904