Eddie R. “Boy” Lopez Jr. of Austin, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 
26, 2022. Eddie was born in San Angelo, Texas on April 26, 1962, to Eddie R. Lopez Sr. 
and Minnie Martinez. He was the oldest of one sibling, Lera Wroblewski. He graduated 
from Central High School and attended Angelo State University in San Angelo Texas. 
He married the love of his life, Marylisa Garcia Lopez in Austin, Texas. 

His passions in life included attending and following the billiard circuit throughout Texas. 
He was named the “9-Ball Hill Country Champion” of 2004. Of course with the rhythm 
of a smooth pool player, came a smooth Tejano and R & B dancer. As his niece would 
lovingly call him “Tio Pimp”. He would light up any party not just with his smooth moves 
but his infectious smile. 

He was a bargain shopper who loved finding the best deals at his local thrift stores. But 
to get him in a great mood, you just needed to ask him to visit the nearest Home Depot 
as that was his “ candyland”. He would walk around the whole store with visions of 
remodeling our home and buying the newest tool gadget he could find. 

Eddie was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Minnie Martinez, grand parents, 
Conrad Sr. and Macaria Lopez, Marcario “Mike” and Elivera Martinez, father and mother 
in-laws Juan Santiago and Mary Ann Garcia, uncles Conrad Lopez Jr, Richard Lopez, 
and Fred Caballero Sr., aunts Gloria Caballero and Christine Midian Lopez, cousins, 
Ronnie Caballero, Deda Caballero, Cecilia Caballero, Irve Caballero and David Cox. 

He is survived by his loving wife Marylisa of Austin, son Eddie R. Lopez III of Austin and 
daughter Sara Monique Lopez of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eddie had so many special 
lifelong family and friends; Pete Natal and Lucy Guiterrez and family, Joe and Carrie 
Pedroza and family, Patty Cox and family, Conrad Lopez III and family, Sandra Crockett 
and family, Fred “Coonie” Caballero and family, Genie Caballero and family, Yvonne 
Caballero and family, Tommy Rodriguez and family, Lee Gomez and family, JR Gomez 
and family, Jannette Benefee and family, Cindy Natal and family, Mike Natal and family, 
Anna Martinez and family, Jimmy Garcia and family, Rachel Garcia and family, 
Fernando Santillan and family, Vernon Bilbo and family, Frank Sawyer and family, David 
Orr and family, Johnny and Gerome Cervantes and family, Larry “Big Guy”and Delisa 
Gonzales and family, Joanne “A-Tex Pools” and family, Travis McBride and family, 
Frances Longoria and family, Elizabeth Perez and family and numerous friends, 
cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews that shaped who he was; a 
kind and generous soul. 

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all those who have reached out to 
share the ways Eddie touched their lives. As Eddie’s motto is “When you can’t find 
sunshine be the sunshine”. There will be a celebration of life at Harper Funeral Home at 
1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Celebration Of Life

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

1:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Columba Albarran Perez, 74, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 29, 2022 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Iglesia de Cristo Minister Tomas Davila, officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM in Lima Cemetery in Ozona under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Perez was born on December 31, 1947 in Chumbitaro, Michoacan, Mexico to Salomon and Eufrosina Ocampo Albarran. From an early age, there was no stopping Columba once she made up her mind to do something. This fierceness is what brought her from a small town in Mexico, at the early age of seventeen, to the steps of Angelo State University. Because of her, our family's seed was planted in San Angelo.

Columba was known to many as a devote Christian who liked to quote biblical scripture, but there is also a side of her that many may not know. She loves sports; the Braves were her "go to" team, up until the Texas Rangers started to come up. We would play Tennis, and she would tell us she was Chris Evert Lloyd. She also loves movies. One of Columba's favorite quote was from the movie A League of Their Own, "There's no crying in baseball". There was no man like her John Wayne.

Alone, she worked hard to provide support to her struggling parents and younger sisters. Who would have thought a poor girl, from Mexico, would ever own a 20-acre ranch? She will immediately tell you, she did. If she dreamed it, she made it happen. Her drive and devotion are the legacy she leaves in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all who know and love her.

Columba is survived by her four children, Daniel Duron and spouse Jennifer Martinez of San Angelo, Sarah Resendez and spouse Jesus of San Antonio, Esteban Duron of San Angelo, and Salomon Isacc Duron "Moncho" and spouse Bridget of Ozona; two sisters, Maria "Alili" Albarran and Elvia Borja and spouse Servando; five grandchildren, Anthony Duron Sanchez and spouse Victoria, Alejandro Lara, Jacob Lara, Salomon Isacc Duron, Jr., and Rachel Isabella Duron; and two great-grandchildren, Lylah Marie Sanchez and Caleb Anthony Sanchez.

Martha Pauline Grubbs, 87, of San Angelo passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 with family visitation from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 30, 2022 at First Baptist Church Leavell Chapel with Senior Pastor Greg Breedlove, officiating.

Mrs. Grubbs was born on September 20, 1934 in Ringling, Oklahoma. She graduated from Adamson High School in Dallas. Martha married James Grubbs on April 14, 1956 at Carswell Air Force base in Fort Worth. They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary, in the hospital, before his passing on April 16, 2003. Martha moved to San Angelo in 1972 and worked in civil services as a purchasing agent at Goodfellow Air Force Base. She was an active member at First Baptist Church, serving on numerous committees and volunteering. Martha also volunteered in the gift shop at Angelo Community Hospital for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, needlework, playing games, traveling, and visiting with her friends. Most of all Martha loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Grubbs; her daughter, Martha Lynn Grubbs; and her grandson, Corey Wayne Grubbs.

Martha is survived by two children, Ellen Riddles and husband Ross of Flower Mound and Gary Grubbs and wife Crystal of Chapel Hill, Tennessee; four grandchildren, April Grubbs of San Antonio, Amanda Boyd and husband Jimmy of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Alex Riddles of Flower Mound, and Aaron Grubbs of San Angelo; 10 great-grandchildren, David Boyd, Annalysia Boyd, Robert Boyd, Christopher Boyd, Joseph Boyd, Meranda Boyd, Hailey Boyd, Melanie Grubbs, Jaxson Allen, and Camryn Varela.

Tommy Loy Ammons was a special man. He was Born in Fisher County, Texas, on February 9, 1939, to Glyndol Thomas Ammons and Jeanette Marie (Graves) Ammons. He passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the age of 83 in San Angelo, Texas. 

Tommy’s dad and mom had a dairy and it was lots of hard work and long hours. Tommy grew up helping out at the dairy that may be when he decided he wanted to be a good student and do something else with his life. He graduated from Roby High School in 1957 and enrolled at Tarleton State College in the Fall. He spent two years in the army and after his honorable discharge he worked and saved money where he could return to college. He graduated from Tarleton in 1967. After a semester at West Texas State in Canyon, he applied and got a job as a federal bank examiner. He spent the next 30 years in the banking business. 

In 1969 he married his college sweetheart, Joyce Ann (Reese) Ammons. They celebrated 53 years of marriage together. Joyce taught school and Tommy was a banker in Breckenridge, Brady, and in 1975 they moved to San Angelo. 

They have two children, a daughter, Jennifer Brooke (Ammons) Turnage (Brett) and they have four children: Avree, William, Aubree, And Weston. They also have a son, Michael Scott Ammons (Brandy) and they have three sons: Noah, Cameron, and Owen. 

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Tolly Roy and Joe Ammons. 
Tommy’s memorial service will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Southland Baptist Church. 

Memorial Service

Thursday, June 30, 2022

2:00PM

Southland Baptist Church 
4300 Meadow Creek Trl. 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Wilson Barnes Rink joined his sweetie Eva on June 14, 2022. He was born in Hamlin, Texas on July 29,1923 to Otho and Ela Rink. He left for World War II the day after his high school graduation at San Angelo Central High School with the 147th army infantry and fought at Iwo Jima. After the war he went to North Texas State and worked for Russell Newman. He met Eva in college and married in 1951. He is survived by his daughters Icy Donnelly, Wendy Barrows (Bryan), Tracey Duke and their children Francis Rink Donnelly, Miles Donnelly (Leslie), Will Ferguson, and Madeline Barrows. His sister Nancy Johnson (Jerry) and his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Eva Jim McFarlane, son-in-law’s Frank Donnelly and Jim Duke, his parents Otho Edward and Ela Preccia, his brothers James, Jack, and Otho (Pat) Rink.  

Wilson never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.  

Many thanks to Kindred Hospice; Darlene, Ann and Pam, caregivers; Delia, Ester, and Melinda, and Meals for the Elderly. 

Betty Joyce Jones Kinnard, 89, passed away on June 25, 2022, in San Angelo.

Betty was born on April 26, 1933 to Clyde and Birtie Lee (Whitely) Jones in Royalty. She was the eldest of four.

She attended school in Grandfalls-Royalty, Cottonwood, Cross Plains, Brownwood, and Zephyr. Betty never actually received her high school degree but continued her education non the less. She attended Cisco Jr. College and received her bachelor's degree from McMurry College. She later received her master's degree from Abilene Christian College.

Betty taught in many school districts including Eastland, Roscoe, Loraine, Trent, Robert Lee, Ozona, retiring in 1992. In 1993, she began and completed Dyslexic Training under Aylett Cox and worked for the James Phillip Williams Foundation until 1997. Betty then fulfilled a dream to teach at an Indian Reservation in Zuni, New Mexico.

Betty loved to travel. She was able to visit 39 of the 50 states. Some of her trips included Washington, DC., Disney, Seattle, Yellowstone, Alaska, Hawaii, NYC, Canada, Mexico, The Bahamas, and the Panama Canal.

Betty is survived by her three children, Clayton Kinnard of Canon City, Colorado.; Cindy Lewis of San Angelo, and Christy Kvapil and husband Ken of Ballinger; grandsons, Jason Lewis and wife Lyndi of Colorado Spring, Colorado, and Connor Kvapil of Lubbock; great grandchildren, TatumGrace Lewis and Johnathan and Sterling Murphy; her siblings; Roy Jones and wife Christine of San Angelo; Twila Walker and Clydene Olson both of Brownwood; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers-in-law, Dudley Walker and Byron Olson.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Grace Fellowship Church, 609 North 9th Street, Ballinger, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to James Phillip Williams Foundation, 403 W Washington Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903, or a charity of your choice.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Friday
July 1, 2022
2:00 PM
Grace Fellowship
609 North 9th St.
Ballinger, TX 76821

Charity Momilani Basques Dumas, 71, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 16, 2022, in San Angelo.

Private family services will be in Hawaii at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Dumas was born April 15, 1951 in Maui, Hawaii to Richard and Laura Basques.

Survivors include children, Eric Dumas, Kevin Dumas, Deon Dumas, Nellieta Odoms, Tiffani Martinez; her siblings, Faith "Stephen Norman, Hope Robinson, Joy Basques, Patience Basques, Penny Basques, Richard Basques, Jr., and Rocky Basques; 13 grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion."

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."

Duane H. Keifer of San Angelo went to be with his Lord & Savior June 26, 2022. Duane was born April 25, 1926 to John & Nina Keifer in Floyd, Iowa. He attended school in Charles City, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minn. where his parents had moved to work in a defense plant at the height of WW2. 

He enlisted in the Air Force before they could draft him and was sent to Texas for training. He met and married the love of his life, Novaline Pruitt, in 1947 while he was stationed at Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, Texas. They had three sons, Kyle, Darrell, & Carson. 

He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force. He flew on B-29s & B-36s – logging thousands of hours. In the early 50s Duane participated in Operation Ivy (First H-bomb Test) at Eniwetok Atoll. He survived a crash in 1955 when their B-36 landed short, burned and exploded on a Carswell AFB runway. When the B-36 was phased out he crossed trained into Air Traffic Control at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. He was stationed in Ft. Worth a short time and then sent to Yokota AFB, Japan for 3 years then to Whiteman AFB 2 years working with Radar Approach Control. He transferred to Carswell AFB and worked in the control tower. In 1963 he cleared Air Force 1 to land at Carswell AFB the day before President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. In 1964 Duane retired from the Air Force and worked with the Postal Service three years in Tyler, Texas. Missing his involvement with aviation he hired on as an Air Traffic Controller with Federal Aviation Agency in Alaska – working 2 years in Anchorage and 2 years in Fairbanks. The rest of his 2nd career was served in the control tower at San Angelo, Texas. He retired in 1986 with 42 years of Government service.  

His exemplary life was an example for his sons and grandchildren. He possessed a thoughtful caring nature – quietly & generously helping others in need. He worked with World Bible School for more than 20 years serving part of that time as deacon at Johnson St. Church of Christ where he was a member since 1972. His retirement years were happily filled with enjoying his family. His sons and grandchildren always included him on their excursions and he never passed up the opportunity to join them. They canoed down the Brazos River every spring spending nights on the river bank, backpacked & hiked in the mountains of Colorado and fished on the Kenai & Russian Rivers for salmon in Alaska. He and his three sons were computer buffs in the evening playing four way games together. His favorite past time was reading and fly fishing. He visited the library weekly bringing home a satchel of books each time.  

Duane was preceded in death by his father, John Keifer; his mother, Nina Keifer; his sister, Florine Day; his brother, Hillary Keifer. Survivors include wife of 74 + years, Novaline Keifer, his 3 sons: Kyle R. Keifer & his wife, Priscilla, of Grapevine, Darrell W. Keifer & his wife, Aileen, of Sterling, Alaska, & Carson J. Keifer & his wife, Dina, of Mansfield; 2 grandsons: Wesley Duane & Connor Duane; 5 granddaughters: Chelsea, Kristen, Madeline, Brianne and Kaley; 1 great-grandson: Blake and 4 great-granddaughters: Isabel, Bella, Brynn, and Hannah. 

The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Johnson Street Church of Christ with Dr. Tommy King officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Duane will be available for viewing from 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Harper Funeral Home. 

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

Viewing

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

8:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Thursday, June 30, 2022

10:00AM

Johnson Street Church of Christ 
2200 Johnson Avenue 
San Angelo, TX 76904