Pedro "Pete" Velasquez, Jr., 60, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Pete was born September 12, 1964 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Pedro and Ramona Hernandez Velasquez, Sr., he was one of 15 children. He moved to the United States with his family in 1973 in search of a better life. In 1980, Pete became a U.S. Citizen, which was an accomplishment that he was very proud of. He attended Julesburg High School in Julesburg, Colorado and graduated in 1982. Upon graduation Pete attended North Platte Community College in Nebraska and graduated in 1983. He moved to San Angelo in 1985 and started working at Hirschfeld Steel (W&W AFCO Steel) as a welder, where he was employeed for 40 years up until the time of his death.

Everyone that knew Pete would say he was a hard worker with an amazing work ethic. He was a great friend, and always took care of his family, from his parents down to his children. Pete enjoyed his garden and yard work, and always made sure they were thriving, he loved fishing, taking drives by the lake, enjoyed camping, and he found immense joy in caring for his animals and riding his horses.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lidia Castro, San Juana Velasquez, Santa Ramona Cancino; two brothers, Jose Velasquez, and Rosendo Velasquez.

Pete is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jessica Lara; two daughters, Byanka Garcia and husband Gabriel, and Liliana Velasquez; two sons, Nicholas Velasquez and Christian Lara; seven sisters, Rosaisela Huerta, Valentina Hernandez, Amalia Saenz, Marilu Garcia, Sonia Guerrero, Slyvia Moreno, Altagarcia Quintana; two brothers, Hervey Velasquez and Efrain Velasquez; seven grandchildren, Gabriel, Jr., Dominik, Raydyn, Levi, Nolynn, Noriah and Mia Renee.

 

Shirley Ann Waldrop, 88 of San Angelo passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025.

She was born October 8,1936 in San Angelo to Marvin and Myrtle Probst. Shirley was raised with horses and had a wonderful childhood growing up riding with her life-long and best friend Peggy Harris across the dusty streets of north Angelo and traveling to rodeos with her parents and older sister June. Shirley had two handsome little boys when she met the love of her life Lyndon Waldrop, who was a cowboy and fit right in with her passion of Rodeo and riding horses. Together they had another son and a few years later came a beautiful daughter. Shirley was a true cowgirl and loved traveling across the country rodeoing with Lyndon and the kids as much as they could. After many happy years Lyndon passed away leaving her very lonely. Three years later she met and married Coke Barrett and after Coke's passing she was blessed with a very special chihuahua companion named Sadee, whom she loved dearly. Shirley noted the highlight of her life was loving Jesus and hauling her children to rodeos.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Tuffy Waldrop and wife Sharon, Bub Waldrop and wife MaryAnn, Jeff Waldrop and wife Monya; her daughter, Beverly Waldrop; special niece & nephew, Kay and Kerry Bruton; step-son, Brian Barrett and wife Tammy; step-daughter, Kim Barrett; her grandchildren, Toby Waldrop and wife Emily, Zane Waldrop and wife Jennifer, Chelsea Waldrop and partner Alontae, Katy Villa and husband Robbie, Cody Waldrop and wife Tiffany, Shyanne Hopkins and husband Blaine, Shalynn Waldrop, Travis Baldillez and wife Alexus, Sadie Zesch and husband Michael, Madison Jarvis, Ashley Coble and husband Kyle and Brooke Ham; along with 12 great-grandchildren and many dear friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Myrtle Probst, her husbands, Lyndon Waldrop & Coke Barrett, her father and mother-in-law Barton and Winnie Waldrop, sister June Truex, and nephews Clay Willams and Bobby Willams.

The family would like to thank the Schleicher County Nursing Home and Concho Hearts Hospice for the love and care they showed Shirley during her short stay.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.

 

Henrietta James, 89, a beloved Mother, Nana and Great-grandma, of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

Ms. James was born on February 4, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to Emanuel James and Minnie Lee Arrington.She grew up in Birmingham and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 17. Henrietta worked at Woodhill Chemical Plant for over 30+ years, retiring in 1999. She moved to Berlin, Pennsylvania in 2011 and then to San Angelo in 2021. Henrietta enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and casinos. She was a strong, independent, Opinionated, kind woman and enjoyed being around her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Henrietta married Robert Wellington of Berlin PA in 1978. Mr. Wellington passed away on July 18, 2021 at home in Berlin, PA.

She is survived by her many friends, relatives and family including her son, Carl James and wife Rosemary of San Angelo; 3 grandchildren, Carl James, Jr. of San Angelo, Christopher James and wife Norma of Redlands, California, and Dawn Jackson and husband Shawn of Denver, Colorado; and six great grandchildren, Patrick, Kenneth, McKenna, Madison, Dashawnna , and Shawn, Jr.

 

Charles Legon Reed, 60, departed his earthly home on Wednesday March 26th after numerous chronic medical conditions. He was born May 10, 1964, in San Angelo, TX to Julia F. Reed and Charles E. Reed. Charles attended public school in San Angelo, Texas.

Charles graduated from Concho Career Institute in San Angelo in April of 1989. He was certified in paint and body. Charles was also a certified welder. During Charles youthful years, he was an avid skateboarder and considered himself to be quite skillful despite his occasional tumbles. He had a love for cars, both luxury and sports. He worked with his father at his detail shop, detailing all sorts of vehicles he loved.

Charles leaves to cherish so many memories of love for his loving parents. His mother Julia F. Reed, his father Charles E. Reed (LaRue his other mother,) his brother Cealan Reed, of San Antonio, TX. He had a deep love for his sisters, Jeanette Reed, of San Antonio, TX, Detrina Solomon, of San Angelo, TX and Shawna Walker, of Lubbock, TX; his special Aunt Gloria DeWitt; his other father Al DeShields; his uncles, Milroy Daniels and Bill Daniels (Sherry); and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Reed, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daniels. Also preceding him in death was his beloved sister Venda Tolbert whom he cherished.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

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

 

Irene Curry Thorne, 97 passed away on March 3 2025. Irene was born in Bingham UT February 16 1928 to David and Enid Curry. Irene graduated from the University of Utah and became a School Teacher. She married Robert Neal Thorne and had three children, Anne Thorne, Jim Thorne, and David Thorne. Irene enjoyed quilting, cooking, was active in the book club. Irene loved dogs especially Great Danes. She later retired in Albuquerque NM. She is survived by her children, Anne Thorne and David Thorne, her beautiful grandchildren Delaney Thorne, Gabriel Thorne, Rachel Thorne, Wilder Thorne, and Candis Thorne.

Herlinda “Linda” Villarreal Gonzales was the oldest child of Evelio & Oralia Villarreal born on August 22, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas. 

On May 16, 1962, Linda married the love of her life, Alfred Gonzales. Together, they had three children, Alfred Jr., Theresa Lynn, and Donn Albert.

Linda worked for GTE, later Verizon and retired after more than 25 years of service. Working in CPR, Revenue Accounting, SSCC, and Assignment. While there, she was very proud of also serving as a Steward for the Communications Workers of America.

Linda developed many lifelong friends from her time at GTE who she remained good friends with until the day she passed.

Linda and Alfred enjoyed travelling together. During their many vacations they travelled to Florida, Georgia, Nevada, but their favorite state to travel to was California! 

From San Diego to Los Angeles, up the Pacific Coast Highway, to several National Parks, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and many places in between. And Las Vegas and Tahoe in Nevada.

Linda even traveled three times to Europe, and even went on several cruises.

While visiting at the Vatican, Linda was “accidently pushed” into an “Invitation Only” Mass with Pope John Paul II. And if you knew her you were not surprised.

Linda also loved shopping! She couldn’t resist sale, especially end of season sales that were 50%, and 75% off.

Linda was a devout lifelong Catholic. Her love of her Catholic faith was a treasured and a legacy gift from her parents, who were also devout Catholics. 

Linda was very active at St. Joseph’s. She was a member of the Alter Society, The Guadelupana’s Society, and was their Treasurer for four years. She was also a Eucharistic Minister. She was also in the ministry of preparing and serving meals for bereaved families.

Linda was very involved in ACTS for many years, serving as a Team Lead on many retreats. She received tremendous joy in serving others in this capacity.

Linda, to say the least, loved the privilege of serving. 

In Matthew 20:28, “Even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve…”

Linda did this in many capacities.

Linda struggled on Ash Wednesday to receive her ashes, and continued to receive communion until she could not swallow anymore.

Linda’s determination and faith was strong, and unwavering.

For the last ten years of her life she was a dialysis patient. She was also cancer survivor. Due to complications of dialysis treatment, she was a frequent patient and had numerous procedures.

Linda was a very positive person. She never complained. She just persevered. She always had a constant smile on her face. She always had faith that everything would be okay.

Linda was a fighter.

Linda was a loving and supportive wife and mother. 

Linda was an even a better Grandma. 

The Best Grandma Ever!

Linda loved doting on her grandchildren. She went out of her way to make each and every one of them feel special their own special way.

Linda loved crafting, and was very artistic and creative. She accessorized many shorts, shirts and socks for her grandchildren.

As tired and exhausted as she was, she did not want to miss a thing. 

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Evelio and Oralia Villarreal, her grandparents Teodoro and Adella Castorena, and her son, Donn Albert Gonzales.

Linda is survived by her husband, Alfred Gonzales; her siblings Chris Hogeda, Marie Villarreal, and Evelio Jr and Abby Villarreal; her children Alfred Jr. and Sofia Gonzales, and their children Brianna, Amanda, and Sergio; Theresa Gonzales. and her children Monica and Emilio Jr. , Donn Alberts widow, Mary Gonzales, his children Cameron Gonzales and Megan Peters.

Great grandchildren Christopher Llanes, Angelo and Xavier Garcia, Adrian Vasquez and Aubrey Quintanilla. 

And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren who were loved by her.

Pallbearers will be Michael Aguilar, Roger Hogeda, Arthur “J.B.” Gonzales, Angelo and Xavier Garcia, and Adrian Vasquez.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 301 West 17th Street. Graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 
 

Paula (Luna) Ruiz, 76, of Paint Rock passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Celestial Throne Church, 2121 Lindell Ave, San Angelo, TX 76901 with a prayer service from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, March 31, 2025 at Celestial Throne Church. Burial will follow at 12:00 PM at Paint Rock Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ruiz was born on January 25, 1949 in Zaragoza, Coahuila Mexico to Abel and Consuelo Lira Luna. Paula married Jose "Joe" Ruiz on March 27, 1967 in Zaragoza, Mexico. They moved to Paint Rock in 1969. She worked as a seamstress at Levi Straus and at Gerber Childrens Wear. Paula enjoyed her plants, her family, reading the Bible and caring for her yorkie, Tyson. She was a prayer warrior, loving, caring, mom grandmother and wela. She enjoyed attending her son's church, Celestial Throne Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Segundo Luna; a sister, Maria Lopez; and a son, Juan Jose Ruiz.

Paula is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jose; six children, Julia Guerrero and husband Marcus, Carlos Ruiz and wife Erika, Brenda Gomez and husband Phillip, Veronica Orozco and husband Carlos, Josie Ruiz and husband Richard, and Laura Gonzalez and husband Emmanuel all of San Angelo; three siblings, Fidencio Luna and wife Carmen, Juan Luna all of Zaragoza, Mexico and Rodrigo Luna and wife Guillermina of Dallas; 30 grandchildren, Jessica Del Rio and husband Kalvin, JJ Ruiz and wife Misty, Fabian Guerrero, Damian Guerrero, Jasmine Cervantes and husband Ryan, Jovanni Whitehead and husband Avery, Alexis Gomez and fiancé Francisco Joe David Ruiz, Yesenia Avila and husband Ricky, Julian Ruiz, Jonathan Ruiz, Alyssa Turman and husband Kenny, Ramon Hernandez, Emilio Hernandez, Cynthia Orozco, Leslie Orozco, Giovanni Orozco and wife Edith, Sergio Marin and wife Allie, Ashley Orozco, Elijah Ruiz, Xavian Orozco, Neriah Orozco, Dominic Ruiz, Jaelyn Ruiz, Ryan Ruiz, Kaden Ruiz, Carmen Gonzalez, Caleb Gonzalez, Cannan Gonzalez, Elias Gonzalez; 28 great-grandchildren; and her yorkie, Tyson.

 

Mary Rosie Lombrana, 80, of San Angelo, Texas started her new life as she entered eternal rest from her home on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1944 and graduated from Central High School in 1962. Rosie had a long career with GTE before retiring after 20+ years of service and 20+ years at Fuentes Downtown.

Rosie was an avid reader. Coffee and sweetbread were absolute staples for daily enjoyment. Her passion for life, her family, and her church were her life’s mission. She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and was a member of the Guadalupanas Society. She taught CCD classes and Marriage Classes at Sacred Heart and dearly loved attending the Aglow Prayer Service.

Rosie married the love of her life, Manuel Lombrana, on November 20, 1965, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in San Angelo, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Lombrana, son Anthony Lombrana, grandson Rex Lombrana, and her parents Rosendo and Virginia Fuentes. She is survived by daughter Gina Lombrana (Amy Jasper) and grandson Manuel Ray Lombrana, brother John (Lisa) Fuentes, sister Rita (Larry) Sicina. She was blessed with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved their “RoRo”.

We would especially like to give thanks to all who gave her exceptional care. A special thank you to Hospice of San Angelo and all the staff that assisted with her care. Also, to Sylvia Castorena for her friendship and assistance over the years and the Guadalupanas who prayed and visited her weekly. Finally, a very special acknowledgement for her grandson, Ray, her rock, who absolutely adored his grandmother and has been providing excellent care and support to his “Mija, Grandma” through the years. Mom had many that she considered as daughters, sons, and grandchildren. There are too many to name, but she treated them as her own and loved very much.

Visitation will be Monday, March 31, 2025, from 5-7 pm at Harper Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Lawnhaven Cemetery.

Carrying Rosie to her final resting place will be her nephews, John Ross Fuentes, Barry Sicina, and Mark Sicina, cousins, Gilbert Velez and John Muraida, and brother-in-law, John Lombrana. Honorary pallbearers are grandson, Ray Lombrana, brother, John Fuentes, brother-in-law, Larry Sicina, nephew, Nicholas Trevino, and friends, Jesse Barron and Rosendo Valdez.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Hospice of San Angelo.

 

Kindra Rachelle Lane, 54, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in San Angelo, TX. She was born on August 17, 1970, to David and Gale Lane.

Kindra had a love for movies, especially Star Wars, music, and Mexican food. Known for her sweet spirit, she was always quick to greet her family and friends with a warm smile and a hug.

She is survived by her mother, Gale Lane; stepmother, Libby Lane; brother, Zackary Lane; aunts and uncles, Velton and Dale Taylor, Kenny and Mary Crawford, Ramona Lane, and John Irish; and cousins.

Kindra was preceded in death by her father, David Lane; her grandparents, Olen and Oleta Garrard, and Jack and Mary Lou Lane; her uncle, Roy Lane; and her aunt, Sandra Irish.

A heartfelt thank you to St. Gabriel’s Hospice, caregivers and nurses, Shannon, Abby, Debbie, and Tammy, as well as Kindra’s Saddle Ridge family and ResCare staff for their care and support.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Sylvia June Thomasson of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on March 25th, 2025, at the Bronte Nursing Home in Bronte, Texas. She was born on September 6, 1941, in Haskell, Texas, to Thurman and Marie (Mobley) Howeth.

As a child June was raised on a cotton farm in Haskell. She attended Haskell School district from grade school to high school. In high school, her love for Elvis began. She sang and dressed like Elvis in a school talent show. She traveled to see him perform in multiple places. Throughout her travels she collected memorabilia. She was given a green scarf by Elvis during one of his Las Vegas concerts. After her travels, June moved to Sweetwater, Texas, where she raised her children and volunteered with Jaycee’s Rattlesnake Round up for 20+ years. She retired from Texas National Bank in 2015 after 20 years of service. After retirement in 2017 she relocated to San Angelo to be closer to her son and grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter, Cora Brittain and husband Robert of Beavercreek, Ohio, son, Joseph Thomason and wife Stacia of San Angelo, Texas, 2 grandsons, Aaron Thomasson, and Cayden Thomasson; 2 granddaughters, Brooklynn McCormick and husband Wylie, and Alyana Thomasson; great granddaughter, Ryann-Kate McCormick all of San Angelo, Texas and the Martinez Family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her aunt, Beatrice Mobley.

Funeral service will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am.

A heartfelt thank you to Bronte Nursing Home and Gentiva Hospice.

 

John 11: 25-26

 “Jesus said to her “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die”