This is to announce the death of Bill Carter, 93, who died January 18, 2022. Bill was a TV/Radio broadcaster for 60 years. He also retired from the military after 33 years of active and reserve duty. He was a member of the Board of Governors for FOX Television Network. He was President of Sage Broadcasting which owned several TV and radio stations in the Southwest including KIDY-TV San Angelo, KXVA-TV Abilene, KIDZ Abilene, KABB San Antonio, and KPOM Ft. Smith/Fayetteville AR. Bill was voted Texas Pioneer Broadcaster of the Year in 2010. 

Bill and Ann-Marie were active Episcopalians at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo. 

Bill is survived by his wife Ann-Marie, daughter Connie Griffith, and stepson David Alvarez-Altemir. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren from Austin, Junction, Mountain Home, AR, and Pickens, SC. 

A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM.

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 12, 2022

10:00AM

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 
3 S. Randolph St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Mauro O. Carrillo, 90, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Rosary will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating.

Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Juan Lopez-Cortez, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Carrillo was born on January 15, 1932 in Durango, Mexico to Concepcion and Maria Ortiz Carrillo. He met and married the love of his life, Tomasa Reyes, in Mexico. She passed away on July 19, 2000. Mauro moved to the United States on January 26, 1972, residing in California. Later they moved to San Angelo where he worked at Valley Protein, B-W Foundry, Twin Mountain Fencing. Mauro's love was being a ranch hand on ranches in California and Texas.

As Mauro got older and relaxed, he would spend hours driving around picking up pecans and cans. He always enjoyed talking to friends and family about anything and was a huge jokester.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Ernestina Carrillo and Lucero Carrillo.

Survivors include 4 daughters, Rosa Carrillo, Perla Mendoza and husband Gasper, Patricia Ramirez and husband Bernardino, and Lorena Carrillo, all of San Angelo; three sons, Rodrigo Carrillo of Eden, Mauro Carrillo, Jr. and wife Veronica and Guillermo Carrillo and wife RoseMary, both of San Angelo; a brother, Olivero Carrillo of Del Rio, 29 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

ROSARY

Tuesday
February 1, 2022
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Drive
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS

Wednesday
February 2, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Drive
San Angelo, TX 76903

Luis "L.T." Torres, 66, of San Angelo passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Public viewing will be from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Truman Johnson, retired Baptist minister, officiating.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Robert Massie funeral Home.

Mr. Torres was born August 15, 1955, in San Angelo to Gregorio and Dolores Romero Torres. Luis attended Rio Vista Elementary, Edison Junior High and Central High School. When he was younger, he worked as a ranch hand with his father. In the early 1980's he founded L. T.'s drywall services and operated it until his death. He was a hard worker and great provider for his family. Luis married Yvette Garcia in 1993. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, traveling, Tejano music, fishing and spoiling his grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by many friends and family, including his good friend Adam Reyes.

He is preceded in death by his father, and a son, Zacharia Torres.

Survivors include his wife Yvette Torres of Odessa; three children, Alana Hernandez and husband Robert and Dante Torres, Sr., and wife Ginger, both of San Angelo, and Adriana Pena of Odessa; eight grandchildren, Izabel Torres, Robert Hernandez, Jr., Anthony Hernandez, Dante Torres, Jr., Fabian Hernandez, Julian Hernandez, Aiden Armendariz, and Gianna Torres; his mother Dolores Torres of San Angelo; four brothers and sisters, Robert Torres and wife Elfie, Adela Leal and husband Roy, Sarah Chavarria and husband Pete, and Teresa Salas and husband Dago, all of San Angelo; and numerous friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Monday
January 31, 2022
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Monday
January 31, 2022
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Alfredo "Fred" Escobedo, Sr., 84 passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Abilene.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM Monday, January 31, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside service will be at 2:00 Monday, January 31, 2022, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Jesse Aguirre, officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Escobedo was born March 13, 1937 in Fort Worth to Hilario and Ida Escobedo. Fred has been a resident of Abilene since 2000 moving from San Angelo. Fred was a machinist for Epely Enterprises, Reed Tool Company, Monarch Tile, Smith Bit Co., and B.W. Foundry retiring in 1994. In his younger years he loved baseball. Fred played for the San Angelo Colts. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play on tv. The family remembers lying on the living room floor listing to the Los Angeles Dodgers on the radio. His favorite player was Fernando Valenzula. He loved baseball so much he used to umpire Little League. He also loved to play mariachi music. He played the guitar in the Rondalla group Los Bohemios. Of all the jobs he had the one he took most pride in is being a grandpa. He was their "BomBom. He would pick up his grandkids from school and taking them the corner stores.

Survivors include two sons, Steve Escobedo of San Angelo, and Freddie Escobedo and wife Jackie of Abilene; a daughter, Terri Rodriguez of San Angelo; 10 grandchildren, Danny, Crystal, Stephanie, Steven, Christian, Colby, Cindy, Alfredo III, Brittany, and Rick; 13 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Edith Chavez; a granddaughter, Krystal; and 10 siblings.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Monday
January 31, 2022
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Monday
January 31, 2022
2:00 PM
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905

Saul Jordan Mancha, Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Mancha was born December 25, 1940 in Ocampo Coahuila Mexico to Jose and Josefina Mancha. Saul married Rose Mascorro on April 15, 1967 in Acuna, Mexico. He has been a resident of San Angelo since 1974. Saul work in construction for Reece Albert Inc., CSA Materials, and Yates and Sons. Saul loved to work and sitting outside relaxing.

Survivors include his wife, Rosa Maria of the home; four sons, Saul Mancha, Jr. and wife Marilyn of Greenville, Tennessee, Jose Mancha, David Mancha, and Alejandro Mancha all of San Angelo; two daughters, Dahlia Mancha, and Lorena Mancha both of San Angelo; a brother, Jose Mancha of Saltillo, Mexico; and six grandchildren. Saul was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Consuelo Mancha, Carmen Flores Mancha, and Estella Mancha.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Saturday
January 29, 2022
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Drive
San Angelo, TX 76903

Pedro C. Picon, 78, of San Angelo, Texas passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022. Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 6pm at Harper Funeral Chapel, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, Texas. Burial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 20 E. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, Texas at 10:00am on Friday, February 4, 2022. 

Pedro was born on January 5, 1944, in Eden, Texas to Monico and Belen Picon, who precede him in death. He resided and spent the majority of his childhood in Ballinger, Texas. 

Pedro is survived by his wife Kay. He is also survived by his daughters Debbie Pena and Husband Rudy of Ballinger, Texas; Dee Picon of San Francisco, California; JoAnn Winkler and husband Keith of Carlsbad, California; and son Gary Picon and wife Tyna of Abilene, Texas, as well as the mother of his children, Beatrice Aguero. He is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew Pena, Kevin Pena and wife Kristin, Chase Winkler, Courtney Winkler, Gordon Picon and Danica Picon, and 2 great grandchildren Kasen and Karter Pena. 

He also leaves his sisters Rosa Cortez, of San Angelo, Texas; Tina Martinez of Arlington, Texas; Josie Sanchez of San Antonio, Texas; and Cathy Aguero of San Angelo, Texas; and brother Nick Picon of San Angelo, Texas. 

Pedro worked a number of years for TXDOT in Ballinger, Texas. He later worked for Goodyear Proving Grounds where he retired after 30 years. He enjoyed traveling and watching westerns on TV. He especially enjoyed the visits with family and his children. Pedro left a legacy of love for his family and it will carry through generations and his presence will be missed beyond measure. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Shannon Hospital and Shannon Hospice for their care in making dad’s final moments peaceful and comfortable. We are grateful for your compassion and constant assistance. 

Though our hearts miss you, we carry the memories of your smile and laugher in our hearts. Thank you, Daddy, for being the best father to us. Life will not be the same without you and you won’t ever be forgotten.

Rosary

Thursday, February 03, 2022

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Mass

Friday, February 04, 2022

10:00AM

Sacred Heart Cathedral 
20 E Beauregard Ave 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Matthew Daniel Housley, age 46, of San Angelo, TX passed away from this earth on January 27, 2022, in San Angelo. He was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He had many friends and never met a stranger.  

Matt was born in Jonesboro, AR on July 13, 1975, to Edward and Marsha Housley. He grew up on the farm in Jonesboro, AR, until the age of 8, making many memories with his cousins and getting into lots of mischief. The family moved to San Angelo in 1984 and Matt graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1994 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Texas at Dallas. In 1995, Matt moved to Dallas and started working for Housley Communications on the construction crew. He worked his way up at Housley Communications to become a Vice President, having 28 years of service.  

Matt loved to hunt and fish with his dad and son. He was a proud father and had many cherished memories with his son Grayson. He served on the boards of West Texas Boys Ranch and Sonrisas Trails. Being active on the San Angelo Rodeo Committee brought Matt much joy and was a major reason he loved being a resident of San Angelo after living in Wylie, TX for 19 years. He was a long-time member of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church where he served as an usher.  

He is survived by his fiancé Mary Butler, son Grayson Housley, parents Edward and Marsha Housley, Sister Heidi Williams and husband Jacob, niece Jody Carson, nephews Joshua Williams, Will Carson and Luke Williams, great niece Knoxley Carson, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his beloved dog Copper. 

The visitation will be on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Harper Funeral Home. His funeral service will be on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11:00AM at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church and the burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Sonrisas, or Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.

Visitation

Monday, January 31, 2022

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

11:00AM

Sierra Vista United Methodist 
4522 College Hills Blvd 
San Angelo, Tx 76904

Final Resting Place

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

Lawrence Frank Pelzel passed away on January 27, 2022. Lawrence was the second child born to Louis Pelzel Sr. and Mary Moeller Pelzel in Rowena, Texas on April 27, 1927. Lawrence married Iola Carruthers in 1976 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, Texas. He was a devoted Catholic and long-time member of St. Ambrose Church. 

Lawrence loved dancing, playing clarinet and guitar in the Pelzel Polka Band, and listening to polka music. He was known to all the nieces and nephews in the family as “Uncle Lolly” due to his jovial personality and kindred spirit. 

Lawrence began his farming career in 1957, in the Vancourt area of Texas, after honorable discharge from the United States Army. After retiring from farming, he worked another 16 years for Standard Testing Labs, an automotive tire durability testing facility, in San Angelo, Texas. 

Lawrence was the last surviving child of Louis Sr. and Mary Pelzel. He will be missed by all his nieces, nephews, and friends at Rio Concho Manor. 

Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife Iola, his parents Louis Sr. and Mary Pelzel, his older brother, Leroy Pelzel, and his sister-in-law Elaine Lange Pelzel, his sister Gladys Pelzel Braden, and brother-in-law Clifton Braden, and his younger brother Louis Pelzel Jr., and sister-in-law Diana Broz Pelzel. 

A rosary will be held at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas at 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 30, 2022. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, Texas. Interment will follow at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. 

Pallbearers for the service will be Aaron Braden, Alan Pelzel, Curtis Pelzel, Michael Pelzel, Richard Pelzel, and Pat Pelzel. Dennis Braden will serve as honorary pallbearer. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the St. Ambrose Cemetery Fund, Meals for the Elderly, The West Texas Boys Ranch, or a charity of your choice.

Rosary

Sunday, January 30, 2022

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Mass

Monday, January 31, 2022

10:00AM

St. Ambrose Catholic Church 
8602 Texas Loop 570 
Wall, TX 76905

Final Resting Place

St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery 

Wall, TX

Dawn Ann White passed away on January 25, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born on February 2, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas to Dilmus and Lorena Teague. She was the youngest of seven children. 

She married the love of her life Edgar Lee “Eddie” White, Sr. in January 1954 and gave birth to her pride and joy Edgar Lee “Stinky” White, Jr. in 1955. She was a floral designer and she and Eddie owned Dawn’s House of Flowers. She was a long-time member of Lakeview Baptist Church. 

Dawn Ann was preceded in death by her husband Eddie, her parents and one grandson Jared Heath White, as well as her siblings Gene, F.A., Button, George, Esther “Sis” Bradford and Alma Cryer. 

She is survived by her son Edgar “Stinky” and his wife Nancy McCleery White, her granddaughter Joshlyn Matthews (Truman) and their children Ayden and Autumn, her grandson Seth White and his daughter Sara, her sister-in-law Sally Teague, her brother-in-law Jim White (Linda) and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 2:00PM at Fairmount Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Graveside

Monday, January 31, 2022

2:00PM

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