Roy Dale Williams, 89, passed away on October 26, 2021, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will from 9:00 Am until 8:00 PM and the family will receive friend from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021, at Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church on Mertzon with Pastor Mark Krause, officiating. Burial will follow at the Mertzon Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Roy was born to Cecil and Gertrude (Hyde) Williams on November 28, 1931, on a farm in Concho County east of Eden. He grew up there and attended school at Brady Valley and Eden. Upon graduation from Eden High School, he worked as a jug hustler and Junior Seismic Observer on a geophysical crew in Schleicher, Sutton, and Crockett counties.

Roy entered the Army and was assigned to Operation Castle, the testing of six hydrogen bombs in the Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls of the Marshall Islands. This included the Bravo shot, which was the most powerful detonation of a bomb ever made by the United States.

After discharge from the Army, Roy obtained a degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas. He was involved with drilling and/or production operations in Texas; New Mexico; Louisiana; Arkansas; the Gulf of Mexico; Honduras; British Honduras (Belize), where he rode out Hurricane Hattie; Ecuador; Colombia; Venezuela; Canada; Spain (onshore and offshore); Turkey; Tunisia; and Bahrain.

He met and married Evelyn Annette Tankersley in 1962. They lived in Snyder; Midland; Hobbs, New Mexico; Midland again; Iowa Park; Quito, Ecuador; Bogota, Colombia; Madrid, Spain; Katy; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Wimberley; and Mertzon, where he volunteered for the Irion County Emergency Medical Services and the First United Methodist Church of Mertzon.

Roy is survived by his wife, Annette; son, Roderick Dale Williams and his wife Peggy; daughter, Ellen Claire Williams and her son (Roy's grandson) Joe Roy Stapleton; sisters, Janell Atchley and Ruth Reed; brother-in-law, Loye Tankersley and his wife Lynn; sister-in-law, Marie Tankersley; nieces and nephews, Joan Reynolds, Charles Atchley, Karen Sanchez, Cynthia Matlock, Mike Atchley, Jennifer Marbach, Becky Lange, Scott Tankersley, Lynn Bruder, James Tankersley, and Bill Tankersley; and numerous great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil A. Williams; mother, Gertrude Williams; sister, Fay Reynolds and husband Bob; sister, Maetta Davis and her husband William "Dub"; brothers-in-law, Thurman Atchley, Marvin Reed, Jackie Tankersley and his wife Vennie, and Fayette Tankersley; sister-in-law, Vicki Tankersley; and nieces and nephews, Janet Davis McLennan, Rayburn Davis, Robert Reynolds, and Angeline Reed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Irion County Emergency Medical Services, 209 North Park View Street, Mertzon, Texas 76941.

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PUBLIC VIEWING

Friday
October 29, 2021
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FAMILY VISITATION

Friday
October 29, 2021
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday
October 30, 2021
10:00 AM
First United Methodist Church of Mertzon
105 W. Juanita Ave.
Mertzon, TX 76941

Delfina Balderez Flores, 77, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Landon Henry, pastor of San Angelo First Church, officiating.

Mrs. Flores was born September 27, 1944 in Sterling City to Jose Angel and Natalia Balderez. Delfina has been a resident of San Angelo since 1967. She formerly worked for Tom Bersheidt as a housekeeper for over 20 years. Delfina was a member of San Angelo First Church. She liked to read and to worship God. She never missed an opportunity to share her love for her Lord, Jesus Christ, with those around her. She also loved spending time with her brothers and sisters in Hereford, Texas. 

Survivors include her two sons, Carlo Martinez of Georgetown, and Gabriel and wife Elizabeth of San Angelo; her three daughters, Lisa Martinez, Laura Rojas and husband Tino, and Crystal Talamantez and husband Joshua all of San Angelo; five brothers, Danny Balderez and wife Angie of Hereford, Tony Balderez and wife Carmen of San Angelo, Robert Castorena and partner Chandra Barrientos of San Angelo, Zeke Balderez, and Robert Balderez both of Hereford; three sisters, Yolanda Rodriguez and husband Hector of Big Lake, Alicia Barrientez and husband Rudy, and Dinah Tijerina and husband Juan both of Hereford; 19 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Delfina was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jose "Joe" Angel Balderez; and a sister Dora B. Pena.

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PUBLIC VIEWING

Thursday
October 28, 2021
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Robert Massie Funeral Home
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday
October 29, 2021
2:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

Graciela Hernandez Gonzalez, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM noon Wednesday, October 27, 2021, until service time at 1:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021, at Roca Eterna Church in Big Lake, 312 1st St, Big Lake with Pastor Omar Rodriguez, officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gonzales was born February 9, 1931 in La Mula, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dario and Trinidad Hernandez Salgado. Graciela married Jose Gonzalez on February 14, 1948, and she spent 52 wonderful years with her loving husband. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2000. She has been a resident of Big Lake since 1972 moving from Mexico. Graciela was a stay a home mom, she devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren, to where there was always food on the table for anyone who came by to visit. She was a very loving and hard-working woman. 

Survivors include her five sons, Luis Gonzalez and wife Enriqeta, Cesar Gonzalez and wife Lazara, Ramon Gonzalez and wife Lorenza, Hector Gonzalez and wife Janie, and Clemente Gonzalez and wife Melissa; four daughters, Rosario Tavarez and husband Lupe, Lupe Jacobo and husband Juan, Lorena Resendez and husband Raul, and Graciela Gonzalez; 39 grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren. Graciela was preceded in death by a grandson, J.J. Perez; a son-in-law, Jessie Perez; and a daughter-in-law, Enedina Gonzalez.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday
October 29, 2021
1:00 PM
Roca Eterna Church
312 E 1st St.
Big Lake, TX 76932

Bertie Mason, 88, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 17, 2021 in San Angelo, Texas. 

Bertie, the first child of Earl and Nannie Barnes, was born August 15, 1933 in San Angelo where she was raised and educated. Her adult life and work took her all across Texas, but she returned to her beloved hometown as soon as possible.  

Bertie married Ray Jackson Mason. She had three sons--Robert, James and David. Bertie was first and foremost a mother and wife, but she always worked to help support her family. However, when her boys were grown and on their own, she went to college, earned a degree in education, and went on to teach first grade at Pearsall Elementary School. Bertie loved God and was an active member of the United Methodist Church everywhere she lived. She was also a member the Homemaker’s Club, the Button Club, and the Western Hills Garden Club for many years. Bertie will be dearly missed and always remembered. 

Bertie was predeceased by her parents, Earl Burt Barnes Sr. and Nannie May Dubose Barnes; siblings, Earl Barnes, Jr., Carl Barnes, Curtis James, Lilian Clark, and Gracie Whitlock; her husband, Ray Jackson Mason; and her sons, Robert Allen Mason and David Ray Mason. She is survived by her sister, Floy (Danny) Porter; her son James Mason and wife Mary Mason, daughter-in-law Allison Mason; her grandchildren Trevor Mason and Savannah Long, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

The graveside service will be held on November 6th at 10:30 at Fairmount Cemetery, and will be followed by a celebration of Bertie’s life at Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church at 11:30

Memorial Service

Saturday, November 06, 2021

11:30AM

Wesley Trinity United Methodist Church 
301 W 18TH ST. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Aurora Aguirre Ontiveros, 84, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Public viewing will be from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2021, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ontiveros was born October 5, 1935 in Casa Piedra, Texas. Aurora married Julian Ontiveros on April 16, 1953 in Marfa. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1999. Aurora has been a resident of San Angelo for 60 years. She worked at the Levi Straus Co. and at Angelo State University. Aurora was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She loved knitting, crocheting, gardening, and reading.

Survivors include her children, Freddie Ontiveros and wife Sandy and, Chriselda Deanda and husband Raul all of San Angelo; her siblings, Lourdes Aguirre of Marfa, George Aguirre and wife Frances of Cimarron, New Mexico, Kiki Aguirre and wife Petra of Marfa, Sylvia Torrez and husband Zefereno of Monahans, Raymond Aguirre of Ft. Stockton, and Tony Aguirre of Cimarron, New Mexico; a brother-in-law, Sifredo Ontiveros, Sr. and wife Gregoria of Odessa; seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, an a great-great granddaughter.

The family would like to thank Mary Martinez for the love and care provided the past eight years, and to her two, Interim HealthCare Hospice, nurses, Sarah and Kayla who provided such loving care and comfort.
 

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ROSARY

Monday
October 25, 2021
6:00 PM
Robert Massie Riverside Chapel
402 Rio Concho Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Tuesday
October 26, 2021
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
7 W. Ave. N
San Angelo, TX 76903

Steven Paul Hill, age 65, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on October 20, 2021. His mansion was finally finished and awaited his arrival. Upon arrival, every last detail was set to his liking even down to his glass of tea and an occasional Diet Coke. 

Steve was born March 24, 1956 in Hobbs, NM. He spent his early years moving from place to place with a military step father and mom. His high school years were spent in San Angelo. After graduation from high school in 1974, he joined the United States Navy. Steve played football for the navy. He was a natural born athlete and excelled in every sport he participated in. Of course, he wasn’t much of a water skier, a little too top heavy for that one. After several attempts on the boat’s part, it finally pulled him up. After his 4 years in the navy, he returned to San Angelo where he met Dana his wife of 36 years. They married in 1985. Four years later, they had a beautiful daughter, Lauren Kendall. From the moment he laid eyes on this gift, his heart melted. He was so proud of her. 

In 1981 Steve joined the San Angelo Fire Department. He loved serving his community and did so for 26 years. He made so many close bonds with his fellow firefighters. Steve always found time for his hobbies like softball, team roping, and of course hunting. 

After retirement he began working for the Browns at Encino Ranch. This became his passion and it showed in all he did out there. Somewhere somehow he picked up the nickname “Lead Dawg” which stuck from that day on. Someone once said “unless you’re the Lead Dawg, the scenery never changes.” That definitely was Steve. He had a tremendous strength and honor along with a love for animals. He had a work ethic like no other. 

In 2014, Lauren married Chase Vance and finally he got his long awaited “son” in law. The two of them became really close over the years. Steve loved his family. He also had another family, which was all of his “Louisiana brothers” along with a few northerners thrown in there. They each had a special place in his heart. 

Things won’t be the same when the leaves begin to change, hunting season rolls around, and the Lead Dawg’s place is vacant. We will all miss his unbeatable grilling masterpieces. Especially those steaks! We cannot forget his one of a kind sense of humor. I’m sure somehow he will continue to guide us all from above and point each one of us to our true calling to serve our Heavenly Father. 

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Robert Fell, and his father-in-law, Robert Kellar. Left behind is his wife, Dana, daughter and son-in-law, Lauren and Chase Vance. Along with his 4 fur babies. Two in particular who never left his side, Duncan and Atticus. 

We will miss you, my love. Until we meet again. 

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 10:00am, at Freedom Fellowship Church. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under direction of Harper Funeral Home.

Funeral Service

Monday, October 25, 2021

10:00AM

Freedom Fellowship Church 
342 S. Chadbourne 
San Angelo, TX 76903