Paulette Jean Arzate passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Paulette was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 23, 1948, to Paul Frank Malenowsky and Frankie Imogene Head. Paulette married the love of her life, Joe Flores Arzate, on February 1, 1969, in Weatherford, Texas. Paulette was a devoted and loving wife to Joe for 53 years and she was his “Buttercup” from day one. She was a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, eldest sister Ethel Ann Roy, half-brother David Paul Malenowsky, and half-sister Cheryl Ann Malenowsky. She is survived by her loving sister Linda Briseno & husband Lupe of San Antonio, sister Ann Roy’s husband Eddie of San Angelo, half-sister Dianne M. Frey of Nashville, her three children Michael Arzate & wife Jennifer of Spring Branch, Mark Arzate & wife Delinda of Lavon, and Kimberly Arzate & Marcus of San Angelo. She had six grandchildren, Caitlin, Paulina, & Mikayla of Austin, Madison & Anthony of Lavon, and Garrett of Dallas. She had four stepchildren, Joe Arzate Jr. & wife Wilma, Dinah Flores & husband Robert, Angie Delarosa & husband Raul, and Jerry Arzate & Vivian. Paulette also had many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews of whom she was extremely proud. 

Paulette never met a stranger; she and her husband Joe were heavily involved in the community throughout their years together in Ft. Worth and San Angelo. Paulette was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was President of the Pan American Wives Association while Joe was President of the Pan American. These are just two of the numerous organizations she participated in throughout her life. Paulette worked at West Texas Utilities and retired from American Electric Power in January 2003. Over the years, the friendships they created are countless. Arlene Gunyon, Greg Charles, Modesto Gutierrez, Ray & Julie Zapata, Henry & Ofelia Ojeda, and Arthur & Penny Hernandez are just some of the many friendships she cherished greatly. 

Paulette loved nothing more than entertaining family and friends. Paulette made any gathering feel magical. Through her special and detailed touch, she made sure every person felt as though even the simplest occasion was an experience. Christmas was especially dear to her and if you knew her or were lucky enough to spend time at her and Joe’s home during the holidays, you know how amazing she made it. From the numerous themed trees to the handwritten street signs for her village, Paulette made sure when you came to her home you were in a Christmas wonderland; you can ask her husband Joe as he has strung many Christmas lights throughout the years. 

Graceful, loving, and caring are only some of the descriptions when thinking of Paulette. She always wanted everyone around her to feel welcomed and comfortable. She would go out of her way to help any one of her family members or friends during a rough patch. She knew exactly how to turn someone’s trying time into a new beginning. Her positive outlook on life will never be forgotten. 
Her family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for their prayers, visits, and words of kindness through this difficult time. The family appreciates the medical professionals – specifically Dr. Kai Sun, D.O., Dr. Rebecca Crenshaw, M.D., Dr. Christopher C. Peterson, M.D. – for their support and guidance. A very special thank you to Stacy Munoz for not only being her care giver during her final months but for becoming part of the family and treating Paulette and Joe as if they were her own parents. 

We will always carry Paulette’s spirit and memory in all our hearts. 

Rosary will be held at 5:00 PM, August 15, 2021, at Harper Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM, Monday, August 16, 2021, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio on August 19, 2021 at 9:45 AM. 

In lieu of flowers for the burial please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Family and friends can sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Rosary

Sunday, August 15, 2021

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Funeral Mass

Monday, August 16, 2021

10:00AM - 12:00PM

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

Graveside

Thursday, August 19, 2021

9:45AM - 10:00AM

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. 
San Antonio, TX 78209

Final Resting Place

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. 
San Antonio, TX 78209

Arzeneth "Val" Cuellar Valencia, 80, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, in San Angelo.

There are no services scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Valencia was born July 19, 1941 in San Angelo. She has been a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Val was a 1961 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. She attended Howard Payne College from 1961-1962 and received her nursing certificate. Val married Aurelio Valencia in 1971 and he preceded her in death in 1995, she later married Edward Rodriguez in 1998 and he preceded her in death in 2009. She received her nursing degree from San Diego State University. After graduation she began to work at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego for 30 years. She then moved back to San Angelo where she began working at San Angelo Community Medical Center, retiring in 2020. Val was a former member of Segunda Iglesia Bautista and currently attended Bethal Baptist Church. Val loved animals, cooking, traveling, and gardening. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Val loved her nursing career from doing patient care to changing units. All of it was very rewarding to her.

Survivors include her son, Miguel Gutierrez and wife Crystal of Odessa; 2 brothers, Ananias Cuellar and Amos Cuellar both of San Angelo; a sister, Ayda Klee and husband John of San Angelo; five grandchildren; and a great grandson. Val was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Adelina "May" Cuellar, Anita Elizondo, and Adelmira "Vera" Gardner.

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Wesley Laurence Benoit, 33, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in San Angelo. Wesley was born September 16, 1987, in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Douglas and Wanda Benoit. He grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Amherst High School. Wesley worked at various jobs during his lifetime and most recently worked for the Stripes Convenience Store company. He married Whitney D’Shay Johnson on February 20, 2020, in Colorado City, Texas. Wesley was an amazing man. Everyone knew him as sweet, funny, smart and hard working. In his short life, he could light up a room with his spirit. He was loved and known by so many people. Wesley is survived by his wife, Whitney Benoit; his daughter, Samarah Benoit; his parents, Douglas and Wanda Benoit; his brother Brandon Benoit; and his nephews, Alex and Enrique Benoit. He touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 13, 2021, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William J. McClendon II officiating. 

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

Funeral Service

Friday, August 13, 2021

10:00AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Deborah Casey Jurgens (Deb) of San Angelo, TX passed away on August 6, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born on May 16, 1962 in Dallas, TX to her parents Alvin Casey and Betty McMichael Casey. 

She is survived by her loving husband Fred Jurgens; sons, Casey Paul Jurgens and Chance Jurgens. 

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, because she was so loved by everyone she knew. 

There are no pending services currently at this time. Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, John Triplett Foster, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. John T. had a great sense of humor and enjoyed his many friends. 
John T., born February 17, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas, was the youngest of the four children born to Horace Martin ‘Pete’ Foster and Marie Triplett Foster. He attended San Angelo schools. When the Vietnam War lingered, he became a U.S. Marine and served in Laos and Cambodia. Following his USMC service, John became a driller in the oilfields of West Texas and worked for several companies. John later worked several years for the City of Ballinger as an electrician. In 2005, John and Jana Knight Smith were married in San Angelo. 

John is survived by his devoted wife Jana, his son James Russell ‘Rusty’ Foster (Dawn) and their daughters Ayla and Jayleigh of Amarillo; sons Blake Smith (Kenzie) and their children Wyatt and Walker of League, Texas; Ryan Smith (Robin) and son Paiton of Wheeler, Texas; and Nathan Smith (Marsha) and children Lorabelle, Zane, Otis, and MaryJo of Jayton, Texas. 

Also surviving John are his sisters Golda Marie Foster McMahon (David) and daughter Allison McMahon, JoAnn Allen (Ronnie) and their son Shannon (Lara) Allen, all of San Angelo; and his brother H.M. II (Antoinette) and their daughters Heather (Coty) of San Antonio, Jonette Wiginton (Brent) and their children Colton, Cash, and Carlee of Woodsboro, and son Bradley Pici (Linda) of Corpus Christi. John Leaves many wonderful cousins and friends to cherish his memory. 

A small graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Old Runnels Cemetery, FM2887 north of Ballinger, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Graveside

Saturday, August 14, 2021

10:00AM

Old Runnels Cemetery 
FM 2887 
Ballinger, TX 76821

Ronald Clarence Hardy, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at Shannon Memorial Hospital on August 10, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Ron was born in Venice Beach, CA on May 4, 1937, and was the second son of five children to Lloyd Hardy, Sr. and June Warner Hardy. 

Following graduation from high school, Ron joined the United States Air Force and served our country 20 years in Japan, Italy, Alaska, Turkey, Riverside, CA and San Antonio, TX. He retired from the military in San Angelo as a Master Sargent. He then attended Angelo State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History and minored in Spanish. Following many years of services, Ron also retired from the United States Postal Services. 

During retirement, Ron was an avid runner and enjoyed staying fit. He was a prize-winning pecan farmer who enjoyed being outside, spoiling his beloved dogs and cats and was always beside his loving wife and family. 

Left to treasure his memory are his wife of 63 years, Janet Mary Hardy and their children: Ronald C. Hardy, Jr., and wife, Brenda, Robert Hardy and Sarah, Laura Hardy Arthur and husband, Todd and Lynne Hardy-Lukes and husband, Kenneth. He is also survived by their grandchildren: Jeffrey Hardy and wife, Kelbi, Chad Arthur and wife, Emily, Jason Hardy and Kanya, Jennifer Hardy and husband, Tom, Colby Arthur and fiancée, Shelby, Bryan Hardy, Christopher Hardy and Becca, Jonathan Arthur, Delanie Lukes Aldaco, and husband, Jake, Rileigh Lukes and Bennett Hardy; and his great-grandchildren: Kaiclyn Hardy and Jason Hardy, Jr. Ron is survived by his brothers Lloyd Hardy, Jr., Robert (Bob) Hardy and David Hardy and proceeded in death by his parents, Lloyd Hardy, Sr. and June Warner Hardy and his sister, Margaret. 

Ron may be gone from this world, but he will be forever cherished and remembered in our hearts. His memorial service and celebration of life will be at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:30am followed immediately by a repast and reception.

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 21, 2021

11:30AM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Grant Dean Branstutter was born 7/23/1964 in Redding, CA. He passed away 8/08/2021 in Winters, TX. He is survived by 3 children Rachel Miller of Colorado Speings, CO Matthew Branstutter- Peckham from Livingston ca, and Sarah Branstutter of Winters Tx, and 9 grandchildren. He was artistic and funny and he will be missed deeply. Preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Branstutter.

Mechele “Lyrical-Boogie” Crenshaw, lover of God, expressive art, and life passed away the morning of August 2, 2021. Mechele was born on January 13, 1991, in Okinawa, Japan to Ronald and Andrala Crenshaw. Raised in Ohio, Mechele considered Toledo, home. During her stay in Toledo, she participated in dance, theater, and Upward Bound. Mechele attended St. Ursula Academy. After her junior year, she traveled to Germany and graduated from Ramstein High. She poured herself into her music and her writings hence the name Lyrical Chele. She was also affectionately known to her friends as Boogie. She worked in the food industry to provide for her final goal to write professionally and continue her music endeavors. She briefly lived in Killeen before moving to San Angelo to be with her family. She began working for Taco Bell, recently promoted to manager. Our beautiful Mechele has reached the Gates of Heaven. Celebrating with her are Jerry and Eulla Powell, Willie and Viola Bell, Coley and Mary Hudson, Margrett and Tenezar Crenshaw, Harold Graves, Queandro Quarles Sr (Chache), Priscilla Massingill Goodson, Joseph Powell, Lois Powell, Leonard Powell, Haward Massingill, Oscar Smith, Lashawndra Powell, and dear friend DaShaun Booth.  

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Jerry Graves, Andrala Crenshaw, Ronald Crenshaw I (Jackie) SC, Ronald Erick Crenshaw II (Isabella) Germany, Althea Marie Davis-Crenshaw, LaTisha Dincher(Germany), Equator Kennedy(SC), Tramonica Garrett (SC), Jacquie Jones-Smith, Coley Hudson Jr, Darla Harris (OH), Jerrell Graves (OH), Becky Garrison (Chris), Denise Akinpelu, Bernadette Coffee, Fostina Gurley, Special friend Lexi Thompson (Germany) and a host of family and friends. 
The Celebration of Mechele’s life will be at 5:00 P.M., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor John Pope officiating. 

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

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 14, 2021

5:00PM

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 
721 W. 19th Street 
San Angelo, TX 76903

On the afternoon of August 4, 2021, our loving Rhonda A. Underwood, went to be with our Lord and Saviour.

Rhonda, 60, was born in Lula, Georgia on March 23, 1961, to her late parents Howard M. Worley and Joyce Loggins-Worley. Rhonda graduated from East Hall High School, following her graduation she traveled with her family to start their new life in Texas, due to her father's work transfer.

Rhonda spent most of her adult life in Insurance, she was a hard worker. She spent many loyal years at Lane-White Insurance agency until this companies' business was purchased by Trimble-Bajter Insurance.
Rhonda made the transition to her new office reluctantly, she was not a person who necessarily enjoyed change...however, she grew to love her work family and she spent the remaining years as a trusted CRS.
I know that her Trimble-Bajter family and customers will forever be changed by her kind, helpful and loving spirit.

Rhonda has always been such a caring person, so it was no wonder that she spent so many years caring for her parents when they were ill, this didn't leave much time for a social life. It wasn't until 2007, that she met the love of her life, Allan Underwood. They married a few years later, despite some struggles Allan faced with his health. They made one another extremely happy! Allan faced even more difficulties with his health, and what a gift it was to have Rhonda there to care for him. Although they had many struggles with Allans' health, Rhonda loved being with her husband and enjoyed the time spent with him, Allan proceeded her in death in January of 2019.

Rhonda, was a kind-hearted, loving, sweet soul that our Lord knew was very tired and weary from her long battle with heart disease. His Mercy was just, as He led her home peacefully with her little sister, Kristi, and her husband Don "Jay", by her side, holding her hands.

Rhonda is survived by her sister, Kristi Hollowell and husband Donald; their 4 boys, Brent Howard Wilcox, Beaumont Christopher Wilcox, Bennett Jaymeson Hollowell, and Bryant William Hollowell, whom she spent almost the last year of her life, living with them, being a part of their crazy family life, which she enjoyed so very much; sister, Tamela Clark and husband Jerry; niece, Savannah Cowley and husband Will; great-nephew, Stetson Cowley; niece, Madison Clark; Stepsons, Jared Underwood and wife Shannon, Coye Underwood, and partner Angelo, and Jay Underwood; mother-in-Law, Iona Underwood; sisters-in-law, Karen Cortinaz and husband Richard, and Pamela Melton and husband Greg; brothers-in-law, Charlie Underwood and wife Ruthann, and Jimmie Underwood and wife Nita.

The one thing, we as a family are holding tight to during this time of tremendous loss of such an amazing woman, is the wonderful and kind thoughts and prayers from so many people who loved Rhonda dearly. So many have told us, how much she loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Those were Her Boys and Her Girls, and she was Their NONA. More often than not, when the parents said no, NONA said yes! She loved them with her whole heart, and She loved them big!

Due to family illnesses services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

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Jerry Don Cotter, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday evening August 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in San Angelo, TX. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ and spent many years attending Men’s Bible Study classes. 

Jerry married Wanda Cotter on February 3, 2007. Wanda was Jerry’s high school sweetheart, but they ended up going their separate ways after high school. They met up again 57 years later and were happily married and lived at Rio Concho West for 14 years. 

Jerry was born to William Rueben and Mattie Jane (Bingham) Cotter on May 7, 1931 in Big Spring, TX. He was the youngest of 14 total siblings and the last one to pass away. He was born & raised into a farming family and spent endless hours working in the cotton fields. 

He graduated from Littlefield High School where he played tackle for the Littlefield Wildcats 6-man football team. During his senior year, they were the 1949 1A State Champions. He then attended Texas A&M University on a football scholarship, but due to an arm injury he ended up coming home and working on the family farm. 

He is a veteran of the United States Army and was an Artilleryman in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He helped to repair, load, and fire the cannons behind the lines. His family had a strong military presence especially during WW II. He had 5 brothers in the Army or Navy from 1942 to 1948. 

Jerry could fix or repair almost anything. He was an Electrical Engineer by trade and retired from GTE in 1990 with 33 years of service - and then he really went to work! He managed several of his siblings’ estates, which took many years to complete. He built and sold the Cauley Lane RV Storage and then he built the Cotter RV Storage right next door. He has a huge workshop in one of his storage units and spent many hours enjoying his antique tractor and car restoration hobby. He would drag in some old-timey broken-down tractor from one of the family farms and restore it to its original pristine condition. He really did not want to sell any of his tractors. He just wanted to keep all of them running and in good condition. 

Jerry was the President of the Concho Riders Riding Club back in the 70s. He won many ribbons and even a few trophies. His 3 children grew up participating in playdays and rodeos. He spent endless hours hauling them to hundreds of horse and bull riding events. 

Jerry is survived by his wife, Wanda Cotter of San Angelo, TX, Jerry’s 3 children, son and daughter-in law, Charles and Kay Cotter of Eola, TX, daughter, Lisa Cotter of Boyd, TX, daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Roger Tudor of Mansfield, TX, grandchildren, Jennifer Armor, Casey Armor, Kera Rezac, Jade Newby, Koby Rezac, great-grandchildren Chris Dunn, Sam Chapoy, Adalynn Newby, Cason Thompson, Emma Thompson, Branson Thompson. Wanda’s 3 children, Steve and Debbie Owen of Midland, TX, Tim and Amy Owen of Chesney, SC, Amy and Ted Basye of Sweetwater, TX, grandchildren, Ryan and Ashley Owen, Michael and Danville Owen, Kate and John Green, Connor Owen, Tyson Basye, Jordan Basye, Jon Basye and Berklee, great-granchildren, Emrey, Everett, Addi, Jase, Harper, Lewis, and Owen. 

Pallbearers: Casey Armor, Koby Rezac, Chris Dunn, Sam Chapoy, Elmer Stone, and Mark Bell. 

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76904. Graveside service will be on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00am at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Hwy 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905 with Pastor Tommy King officiating.

Visitation

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Graveside

Thursday, August 12, 2021

10:00AM

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