Alexander (Alex) Valverde (1948-2021). Alex lost his fight against Cancer on June 25, 2021 because his opponent didn’t fight quite fair. He gave it his best, but his weakened body could not muster up the strength to get up and continue. Although he defeated breast cancer in the first attack in 2003, the second one was too aggressive. Alex would want his case to remind other men to learn the signs and consult a doctor early. 
Alex was born on March 8, 1948 in Eden, TX, to Willie and Frances Valverde. He graduated from Eden High School. He earned an undergraduate degree in Spanish and history from Angelo State University. He was a loyal Rams basketball and baseball fan, attending games until early last year when Covid ended them. He continued to be an enthusiastic football fan, cheering for the Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys as well as several other NFL and college teams. 
Alex continued his education and earned a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University in 1976 while teaching at Ozona ISD. After moving to San Angelo, he taught at Edison Jr High until he started his role as a counselor at several elementary schools, including Alta Loma, San Jacinto, and Travis. During the summers, he moved to Lubbock and started taking graduate classes. He made the decision to work on his Ed.D. which he completed in 1995 from Texas Tech University. Alex continued working as a school counselor until his retirement from SAISD. Then he went into private practice for several years before his final retirement. 
Alex joins his parents Willie and Frances Valverde and his grandparents Joe & Guadalupe Torres as well as other family members who welcome him home. 
Left to cherish his memory are daughter Alexis and partner Jesse Herrera Jr, granddaughter Serena Herrera, and mother of his daughter Gloria Duarte. His siblings include Willie Valverde and wife Dora, Minnie Hernandez and husband Dan, Nancy Ramirez and husband Jesse, and Armando Valverde and wife Sheila; and special uncle Joe Torres. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.  
Pallbearers will be Eloy Garcia, Joe Torres, Jesse Herrera Jr, Albino Menchaca. 
Rosary will be on Sunday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Harper Funeral. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Church, San Angelo, TX. Graveside service will be at Fort McKavett Cemetery, Ft.McKavett, TX.

Rosary

Sunday, June 27, 2021

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home  
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Mass

Monday, June 28, 2021

10:00AM

Holy Angels Catholic Church  
2309 A & M 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Paula Sue Hardegree was born August 23, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to Margie Louise Nelson and Paul Harold Nelson. Jesus welcomed her into heaven June 23, 2021, with open arms. 
Paula graduated from Central High School in 1969 where she met and married her high school sweetheart Micheal (Mike) Lynn Hardegree on August 30, 1969. Paula and Mike were blessed with one son, Gary Lynn Hardegree. Paula worked in the family business at Hardegree Lumber Company and Hardegree Machine for many years. She enjoyed being with her loving family. Paula enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She opened her doors at home often for others to enjoy her delicious cooking. All who knew her would say you would not leave her kitchen hungry. Paula was blessed with the ability to cook and her love for cooking was obvious. She opened Paula Sues Cafe in 2007. Paula Sue enjoyed putting smiles on her customers faces with her delicious recipes. She taught her son, Gary how to make a meal to remember. Gary then followed his Mom’s passion for cooking and opened Peppercorn Grill in San Angelo. Paula Sues legacy lives on with the opening of Barnwood BBQ and Catering in Grape Creek. Paula also enjoyed others cooking for her on a cruise. Paula was a travel agent and always ready to set sail on a cruise. 
The most important part of Paula’s life was her relationship with Jesus Christ. She was always on a mission to bless you with food and the Holy Spirit. 
Survivors include her husband, Mike, her son, Gary, a sister, Katherine Roberson and a brother, Harold Nelson. 
Visitation with the family is Monday, June 28, 2021, 6:00PM-8:00PM at Harper Funeral Home. 
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday June 29, 2021, 2:00PM at Word of Life Church, 5173 S Bryant Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76904 with Pastor David Smith officiating 
Burial will follow at Belvedere Cemetery 3504 Arden Rd, San Angelo, TX 76901. Arrangements are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76904 
Family and friends can share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Visitation

Monday, June 28, 2021

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Harper Funeral Home  
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Service

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

2:00PM

Word of Life Assembly of God  
5173 S. Bryant Blvd 
San Angelo, TX 76904