Donalda Sue Strickland, 83, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home peacefully along the side of her husband, Gerald, and son Steven.  

There are no services scheduled at this time; cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Strickland was born August 18, 1938 in Ringling, Oklahoma. Sue graduated from Gainesville High School on October 2, 1955 in Gainesville, Texas. She married Gerald Strickland, the love of her life October 2, 1955 also in Gainesville, Texas. She has been a resident of San Angelo since 2006, and also resided in Granbury, Bowie, and numerous other places that Gerald's Air Force Service would move them.

Sue attended Christ for the Nations Institute, where they were given the names "Mom and Pop" to the residents that adored them. Sue also worked as a legal secretary in her earlier years, and raised two children, Steve and Lorie. Sue enjoyed line dancing, shopping, and interior decorating. She loved her time spent at the beach in Corpus Christi with Gerald.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald Strickland of 66 years, her son Steven Strickland and wife Lisa of Vacaville, California; her daughter Lorie Karol, and her husband Dennis of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren, which include Stephanie, Danielle, Nicole, Bryan, Marissa, Ayden, and Ryley. She also had four great-grandchildren, Alexus, Gabriel, Sean, and Gracelyn.  

Sue will be incredibly missed, but we know she is dancing with Jesus in Heaven. "In your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalms 16:11)
 

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Lionila Urteago, 96, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2022, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 6:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2022, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Nazareth Presbyterian Church, 313 W Ave N, with Pastor Beatrice Torres, officiating. Burial will follow at Farimount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Urteago was born January 16, 1925 in Del Rio to Isabel and Consepcion Jaso. She was a lifelong resident of San Angelo, moving to San Angelo when she was 6 years old. Lionila married Tony Urteago in 1955. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1991. She was a housekeeper for many families in San Angelo. Lionila was a member of Nazareth Presbyterian Church. She loved serving people and loved cooking.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Monday
January 3, 2022
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

PRAYER SERVICE

Monday
January 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Tuesday
January 4, 2022
10:00 AM
Nazareth Presbyterian Church
313 W Ave N
San Angelo, TX 76903

Survivors include two daughters, Molly Owen and husband Roger, and Frances "Birdy"Dempsey and husband Thomas all of San Angelo; a son, Tony Urteago, Sr. and wife Diana of San Angelo; a sister, Eloisa Lucio of Brighton, Colorado; four grandchildren, Roger "Brandon" Owen, Andrew Owen, Tony Urteago, Jr., and Jason Urteago; seven great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Lionila was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Lupe Hernandez Martinez; 11 brothers, and sisters.

Special notice: Please wear a mask at both ssrevices.

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Charles went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022. 

Charles was born April 3, 1933, in Concho County, to parents Charles Sr. and Camille Mikeska Jurecek. In 1946, at the early age of thirteen, he completed his first cotton crop after his father broke his arm in a massive hailstorm while driving a tractor. After graduating from Eola High School, he served in the U. S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War. Charles returned back home to farming. He enjoyed a lifetime of driving tractors and farming in Eola and Schleicher Counties. 

He married MaeDell Wanoreck on June 25, 1960, and they shared 61 years together. Charles was a member of St. Philips Catholic Church of Eola and served on the church board. Charles was involved in many organizations through the years including the Eola School Board, Concho County FSA office, Concho County Jr. Livestock Association and Millersview Doole Water Board, but had the most fun belonging to the Czech Heritage Association. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Raymond Jurecek of Eola, Nick Jurecek of Eldorado and sister Matilda Wilde of Eldorado, brother-in-law Ello Wilde, sister-in-law Kate Jurecek and nephew Mike Jurecek, nieces Nancy Schwertner and Sheila Chrisman. 

He is survived by his wife, MaeDell, son Mitch of Eldorado, daughter Teresa Sturm and husband Kevin of Veribest. Granddaughter Ashley Henrich and husband Scott of New Braunfels. Grandsons Justin Sturm of Veribest, Jaakan Jurecek, and Josh Jurecek and wife Samantha of Eldorado, and Great Grandsons Clay Henrich and Lain Jurecek. As well as a very special caretaker and family friend, Payton Whitten. 

A Rosary will be held at 1:00pm, January 5, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena, TX. A funeral mass will be following at 2:00pm and burial at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. 
Pallbearers for the service will be Justin Sturm, Scott Henrich, Jaakan Jurecek, Josh Jurecek, Richard Moeller, and Steve Williams. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Randy Spieker, Blake Blythe, Stuart Lehr, and Cody Moeller. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery or your favorite charity. 

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for Schleicher County Nursing Home and Kindred Hospice for all the care and compassion that was show to them.

Rosary

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

1:00PM

St. Joseph's Catholic at Rowena 
County Road 257 
Rowena, TX 76875

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

2:00PM

St. Joseph's Catholic at Rowena 
County Road 257 
Rowena, TX 76875

Final Resting Place

St. Joseph's Catholic at Rowena 
County Road 257 
Rowena, TX 76875

Sweet, funny, smart, beautiful Judy Lynn Higginbotham Matthews went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. She was full of life, spunk, attitude, style and it was always so much fun just to be in the same room together. 

Judy was born Dec. 20, 1943 in San Angelo and brought home to a tiny house in Concho county near Paint Rock, where she spent her formative years doing “kid work” on the farm and ranch of her parents and grandparents. While she only lived in the ”tiny home” a few months, the foundation still stands. 

But Judy was always ready to meet new friends, so her freshman year in high school she moved in with her grandmother and started walking across the street to Ballinger High School. On her first day of school, she met 7 lifelong friends whom she visited with and traveled with to the end. She rarely missed a BHS school reunion, even those held in Fredericksburg! 

She married Jim Matthews in 1984 and moved to San Antonio where she became a successful real estate agent and made still more lifelong friends. She also renewed her passion for Duplicate Bridge, which she continued when she and Jim retired in San Angelo. She became a Master Bridge player, and she never let her grandchildren forget it as she was teaching them to play Bridge or even Spades. 

Judy and Jim loved traveling and went on numerous cruises and trips to the Mediterranean, China, Russia, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. She also loved her home in Ruidoso, NM and the “Mountain Girls” she met, and laughed with there. 

But more than anything Judy loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and precious great granddaughter. 

Judy was preceded in death by husband Jim Matthews and parents Oveta and Floyd Higginbotham. She is survived by daughters Missy Moylan (Jim), Patty Geer (Rodney), grandchildren Jarred Moylan (Grace), Josh Moylan, (fiancée Addyson Angers) Mattie Moylan, Landon White, Colby White, and great granddaughter Rayleigh Moylan. Also, her sister Janie DeLaney (Graham) and beloved niece Natalie Arledge (Chuck), as well as her constant companion Elvis, her Yorkie, and numerous other family and friends who loved her dearly. 

Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 3 from 4-6 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 10 am at Southland Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Curran officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family members. She was a member of Southland and loved her Sunday School class. Judy never met a stranger and once she made a friend, it was for life. 

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

Visitation

Monday, January 03, 2022

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

10:00AM

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

Final Resting Place

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Sherry Leggett Stringer, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021 in San Angelo. The graveside service will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Sherry is survived by her husband Don Stringer, her daughter, Tammy Swanson and her husband Terry; 4 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; 2 special nieces Brandy Long and Leddie Morris.

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

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

2:00PM

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

Final Resting Place

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens 
4989 FM Highway 1223 
San Angelo, TX 76905

On December 31, 2021, Donna Ann Vaneff Swartz passed away after an admirable 97 years of living.

Donna was born October 8, 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio to Pascal and Kina Vaneff. Always an independent, strong woman, Donna graduated high school and worked at Tappan where she honed her skills in interior design. She left Tappan to pursue her passion in art, graduating in 1952 from Ohio State University. It was at OSU, she met Guy Swartz, her future husband. Donna and Guy wed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1952.

In 1966 they moved to San Angelo. Donna taught art classes to neighborhood kids during summers and later at John Glenn Junior High. She obtained her Master's in Fine Art at Angelo State University where she taught in the continuing education program. For many years she served as President of Texas Fine Arts Association, garnering an award for her service to the arts from then Governor of Texas, Mark White. She was active in Historic San Angelo and Adult Literacy Council of the Concho Valley. Donna remained a lifelong proud Buckeye fan.

She is preceded in death by husband Guy, brother John, and her parents. She is survived by her three sisters, Antina Kerst of Mansfield,Ohio, Elaine Sherman of Georgetown, Texas and Anka Hall of Wooster, Ohio and their families and her four children and their families; Dr. Doug Swartz of Jacksonville, Florida, Greg Swartz of Casper, Wyoming, Bruce Swartz of San Angelo, Texas and Carolyn Stettler of Greenwood Village, Colorado. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

We would like to thank her team of caregivers for all their loving care and thank Kindred Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Adult Literacy Council of the Concho Valley.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Steven Mitchell Lazenby, known by most as “Butch,” passed from this life on December 21, 2021, at 38 years of age in San Angelo, Texas. He was born on December 22, 1982, in Andrews, Texas to Paula and Andy Lazenby. He attended Tarleton State College where he majored in Agricultural Studies.  

Steven was a mechanic at heart and could fix nearly anything. He loved barbequing for family holidays and get-togethers. Everyone always looked forward to Steven’s turkeys done on the grill. And, if you were ever looking for Steven, you would find him in the shop reading his Bible, smoking his pipe, listening to records or taking time to watch a few duck hunting videos.  

Steven had a love of God, family, and hunting…in that order. He loved with fierceness equal to the love God has for us all. He was a proud member of the Christian Men’s Network where he was able to graduate and obtain his sword. That was one of the proudest moments of his life. Three words that sum up Steven’s life are “Faith over imperfection.” And, Ephesians 6:10-17, “the whole armor of God,” was Steven’s goal.  

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lazenby (Francis); his son, Gavriel Matthew Lazenby and his step-son Michale De La Rosa; Mother, Paula Lazenby; Father, Andy Lazenby; other family members: Jesse Lazenby, Christina Garcia, Wesley Lazenby, Sr., Wesley Lazenby, Jr., WaDonna Lazenby, Jeremiah Medina, Arianna Mendez, Madison Lazenby, Alyssa Lazenby and Jesse Lazenby Jr. 

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and kindnesses shown during this most difficult time. 

Services will be held at TLC on January 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. He is in the care of Harper Funeral Home who is happy to provide additional information if needed. 

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

Memorial Service

Saturday, January 08, 2022

2:00PM

The Life Church - TLC 
3301 TLC Way 
San Angelo, Texas 76904

Kay Pullig, 79, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, in San Angelo.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 3, 2022, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jeff Gibson, pastor of Harriett Baptist Church, officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pullig was born September 20, in 1942 in Brownwood to Guy and Sarah Keeler. Kay married Gary Pullig in 1960. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2010. Kay then married Jack Rea 2000, who also preceded her in death on August 16, 2016. Kay has been a resident of San Angelo for over 50 years. Kay was a teacher at Bowie Elementary School most of her career retiring in 2003. After retirement she taught ESL at Howard College for 8 years. Kay was very strong in faith and a member of Glenn Meadows Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and she has written several children's books, soon to be published.

Survivors include her son, Chris Pullig and wife Anissa of Miles; her daughter, Keely Wolfe of San Angelo; four grandchildren, J.P. Wolfe of Denver, Colorado, Jordan Layman, Jacob Layman both of San Angelo, and Keeler Pullig of Miles; a stepson, Todd Rea and wife Julie of San Angelo; four step-grandchildren, Harley Rhoads and husband Jordan, Avery Sheppard and husband Garrett, Madi Rae all of San Angelo, and Tyler Guthrie of Ft. Collins Colorado.

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GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Monday
January 3, 2022
10:00 AM
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905