Janice Rodgers Allen, 66, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 24th, 2025.

Janice was born on March 19th, 1959, in San Angelo, Texas, to James Rodgers, Sr., and Altha Estella Williams Rodgers.

She attended Reagan Elementary, Edison Junior High School, where she was a prominent Crimson Tide Cheerleader, and Central High School, where she was a Bobcats Gymnast. Janice was prolific as a gymnast. Janice was the first African American of the High School Division to place in the gymnastics state competition in 1977. In her senior year, she represented the Rosary Reading and Arts Club of San Angelo, Texas, as a Debutante.

Janice accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Janice was formerly an Evangelist Missionary and First Lady.

She ministered and encouraged so many people. She was First Lady at Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ in Lamesa, Texas,” for several years. Her quote, “Don’t stop praying.”

She was a devoted, loving, and talented wife to the late Pastor-Evangelist Wayne Avon Allen. They were married on June 17th, 1978. To this union, they had three children: Arvin Allen of Little Elm, Texas, Tyrone Allen (preceded in death), and LaTrinda Allen Murphy (Eric) of San Angelo, Texas. She has four grandchildren, Jordon Washington, Jonavin Allen, Jazmyn Allen, and Arianna Allen, to cherish her memory.

She also leaves to cherish her memory her siblings, James Rodgers Jr., (Carmen), Sharon Denise Rodgers Njemanze, (Charles), Elder Ronald De Wayne Rodgers, (Debra), all of San Angelo, Texas. Patricia Ann Rodgers Tubbs of Lubbock, Texas, Regina Rodgers Rollins (Earl) of Irving, Texas, Bruce Graham of LA, California, and Larry Chance (preceded in death).

And a host of nieces and nephews.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 A.M., - 7:30 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Harper Funeral Home. The Wake Service will be 5:30P.M. – 7:30 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. Her Celebration of Life will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2025, at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ in San Angelo. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:6-7

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

Howard Edward Loveless, a member of an old-time pioneer ranch family in southeastern Concho County, quietly departed to his heavenly home on November 24, 2025. Howard was born in Brady, McCulloch County, Texas, on December 27, 1936. He was the son of Will Loveless and Grace Ophelia (Pearson) Loveless. He was the fifth child of six children. He was reared in Concho County, Texas.

Howard graduated from Eden High School in 1955 where he was president of his senior class. He became a member of Eden First Baptist Church in 1946. Howard and his brother, Will Ray, took an interest in cattle in grade school, and at the age of 12, he exhibited his first 4-H club steer under the direction of Mr. Ed Whitesides who was the Concho County Extension Agent at that time.

Howard is a graduate of San Angelo Junior College, Class of 1957, with an Applied Arts degree. While attending “SAC,” he was a member of the Concho Aggies, was a member of a winning livestock judging team traveling to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1957, and was a student council representative.

On his birthday on December 27, 1958, he took his high school sweetheart, Margaret Rose Jesse, to be his bride. They have been married for 67 years.

In 1960, Howard received his B.A. degree with a major in Finance from Texas Technological College in Lubbock, Texas. While at Tech, Howard was a charter member of Phi Alpha Kappa finance honorary fraternity.

Howard spent six months active duty with the U.S. Army in 1959 in Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. He then spent five and one-half years with the National Guard of Texas in a rifle company in the 36th Infantry Division.

In 1960, following graduation from Tech, Howard returned to Eden to join his father in the ranching business. His father passed away in 1962, and Howard continued ranching with the estate until 1969 when he began his own independent ranching operation.

During his years in ranching and business, Howard served on various boards and committees including the Concho County Community ASC Committee, Concho County Board of Equalization, Concho Central Appraisal District Board, and trustee on the Eden ISD School Board. In 1964, Howard became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Eden where he held various offices in Aid Association for Lutherans Branch 1648. He also served on the board of the Eden Youth Center and the Barrow Museum in Eola, Texas.

In 1975, a board was established for the Loveless Cemetery of which Howard was a member and subsequently President.

In 1978, Howard was appointed by Gov. Dolph Briscoe to serve on the Lower Concho River Water and Soil Conservation Authority. Also in that year, he served as Concho County Clements for Governor Campaign Chairman. In 1979, he served as Concho County Finance Chairman for Gov. Clements. He was a member of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association and the Texas Farm Bureau, and he served on the board of the Concho County Farm Bureau.

Howard considered himself one of the most fortunate people on earth because he could work at a job he loved. He raised Angus cattle, Rambouillet sheep, Angora goats, and later, Spanish/Boer cross goats. He loved his livestock and took care of each one as his own child. He was a true conservationist in his belief and in his ranching interests. He respected the land and its resources and greatly loved live oak trees. He did not take his blessings for granted.

Howard was very generous in caring for his family of four. In the summer of 1992, the family toured Europe by car visiting points of interest in France, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Also, London, England and surrounding areas including South Wales, Great Britain.

Howard is survived by his wife, Margaret Rose (Jesse) Loveless, of Eden; his son, David Conn Loveless, of Bountiful, Utah; his daughter, Karen Rose Loveless, of Eden; one grandson, David’s son Dawson Conn Loveless and wife Destiny, of Knoxville, Tennessee; four sisters: Mrs. Glenda Leifeste, of Eden; Mrs. Mary Grace Patton, of Kerrville, Texas; Mrs. Carolyn Moody, of Eden; and Miss Ana Frances Loveless, of Eden; as well as 16 nieces and 14 nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Will and Grace Ophelia (Pearson) Loveless; his brother and sister-in-law, Will Ray and Cecilia Loveless; and three brothers-in-law: Bill Leifeste, Ronald A. Patton, and Wendell Moody.

After Howard became aware of his diagnosis, as a way of saying good-bye, he made a list of names of his special friends. If he missed your name and you have fond memories, consider your name among those listed. You know who you are.

Pallbearers: Steve Moody, Smokey Taylor, Scott Sorrell, Rick Troglin, Don Barfknecht, Shawn Brewster.

Special Friends: Troy Allen Choat, Tim Brewster, Owen Gray, Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Jerri Johnson, Dr. John Hunt, Jaun Barba, Garrett Ellis, Paul Leifeste, Larry Patton, Adam Torres.

Special Neighbors: Tony Barfknecht, Ban Green, Alan Osburn, Mark Osburn.

Special thanks to Dr. A. Taylor Kingman, Shannon Hospital 4 South staff, Hospice of San Angelo, and Brady West Rehab and Nursing.

A public viewing will be held at Eden Funeral Home from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025. Howard’s memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eden at 2:30 pm with a private burial in the Loveless Cemetery.

Jim was born on June 16, 1943, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Walter and Bessie Strappel.

He attended West Point Post School in grade school and junior high, (meeting Carolyn in eighth grade in 1957, in Dr. Burton’s class). Jim said Carolyn was “way out of my league,” and Carolyn said, “A lot of girls liked Dad.” Jim graduated from Highland Falls High School, in Highland Falls, NY thereafter. Jim met Carolyn again in 1962 and this time it didn’t take long for them to decide to begin a life together. Their sacred marriage covenant began on August 31, 1963 in Highland Falls, NY.

Jim began college, with Carolyn’s loving support right away, graduating and entering the work world. They began their work of building a home and a life together in New York State. Upon graduation from Orange County Community College, Jim interviewed with Westinghouse, IBM and GTE, ultimately settling on GTE. In 1978, GTE was sold in New York State, providing the family an opportunity for a new adventure - moving to Texas that same year, as Jim was transferred to work in the General Office in San Angelo, TX. Jim continued to be steadily promoted through the ranks.

This work relationship resulted in a decades-long career that served the Company and the Strappel family abundantly. Jim retired in 1995 after twenty-eight years of service, putting his children and grandson through college and providing everything his family could possibly need.

Jim was known for his driven nature and competitiveness, and that manifested in sports, his work ethos and anything he set out to accomplish.

Jim was an avid and accomplished hockey player in high school and early adulthood, essentially passing on an opportunity to hone those skills in a promising professional setting in favor of his commitment to Carolyn and starting a family.

Jim competed in baseball and football in high school and in drag racing throughout most of his life, enjoying that activity with his son-in-law into his seventies, competing in drag racing competitions together with a 1964 Pontiac GTO - almost identical to the car he drove in 1965.

More importantly, and notably, Jim knew what integrity and honor meant, and he always let that guide him in his decisions, relationships, in his marriage and fatherhood. He approached his life simply and commanded a quiet strength that all of us benefited from, friends and family. Jim let his actions do the talking, and understood that love meant sacrifice. He sacrificed for many, due to the love he had for so many.

Grace Christian Church was Jim’s church home for 45 years. He invested his time, efforts and love there in a variety of capacities. Jim was a man of faith with the heart of a servant. He would never say no to anything, from being a church elder, deacon, trustee, and worship leader, to a window washer, light bulb changer, kitchen organizer or painter. He played an important role in establishing a columbarium at First Christian Church, later to become Grace Christian, and the project was close to his heart.

Jim was grateful for his faith family, and as much as anything, it formed him, slowly and steadily over the decades. It was a relationship of love, loyalty and commitment that served to “feed” him and the community. Jim always looked forward to being at the church whether it was to sign checks, clean out the attic, lead worship, work in the food pantry, pray with family or just visit with Cheryl, Debbie, Joann or Lee. He treasured them and the way they gave to the church.

Jim had a great passion for and worked in many ministries. He worked with the Food Pantry, Living Nativity of the Concho Christmas Celebration, Texas Wheelchair Ramp Project and Meals for the Elderly, to name only a few.

His retirement was full of grandson time, great-grandson time, lots of ball throwing and tug of war with Gracie (their yellow lab), gardening, feeding the fish and birds, drag racing and quiet moments at the lake with Carolyn. Additionally, some of it was spent loyally supporting his college team of choice on Saturdays.

After his grandson’s graduation from Texas A&M, he cheered for the same team every Saturday and looked forward to the family gathering around the living room to share an Aggie victory (most times).

Jim’s humility, compassion, drive and commitment inspired all who knew him. He loomed large in his family as the leader and humbly served his precious faith community with love. Jim will be remembered most for the love he had for his family, and the rock solid, steady support of those he loved.

Jim’s greatest love was his family - particularly and especially his abundant love for his wife and their marriage that lasted 63 years and radiated inspiration to us all. Jim’s presence, hearty laughter, genuineness, loving smile and steady nature will be missed always. He was our rock in difficult moments.

The family would like to acknowledge the loving, qualified care that Jim received from the staff at Gentiva Hospice here in San Angelo. Jeanie, Danielle Bethany, Monica and Christie.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; son, Anthony Strappel (Nancy); daughter, Julie Wheat (Neil); grandson, Garrett Wheat (Kelly); great-grandsons, Walker Wheat and Cooper Wheat; nephew, Frank Blackmon (Clare); nephew, Robert Paul Strappel and niece Barbara Fender.

Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father, Walter and Bess Strappel and brother, Robert “Bob” Strappel.

Jim’s memory will live forever in the hearts of all those that knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Grace Christian Church in San Angelo. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:

Grace Christian Food Pantry

29 N. Oakes

San Angelo, TX 76903

Delfina Ramos Leal, 70, passed away on November 22,2025 surrounded by her family.

Delfina is survived by her loving husband Javier Leal and children Rachel Marie Leal, Matt Leal and Joseph Leal.

A Rosary service will be held Friday, November 28, 2025 at Sacred Heart Cathedral of at 9:30am followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00am to be followed by a graveside service at Grape Creek Cemetery.  

Robert Davenport (Bob) moved to heaven on November 21, 2025, in San Angelo, TX at the age of 80, surrounded by his family. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend. He was born on March 11, 1945, in Paris, TX to William David Davenport and Genevieve Davenport King.

Bob graduated from East Texas University with a bachelor’s degree and moved to Dallas, TX. While in Dallas, Bob met his wife JaNae Shaw Davenport, and they were married on Sept 24, 1977. Shortly after marriage, they moved to Lubbock, TX where Bob became the general manager of Varsity Bookstore until retirement in 2014. After retirement, Bob and JaNae relocated to Burleson, TX where he worked for his favorite baseball team, The Texas Rangers, as an usher. He accomplished his goal of seeing all the major league baseball parks before moving to Grape Creek, TX in February 2025.

Bob’s life was defined by faith in Jesus and his family. His service to the churches he was a part of was very important to him. He had a hunger for God’s word, reading it daily until his disease kept him from reading. He would light up when family and friends would enter the room. His generosity was unparalleled.

Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, JaNae Davenport, of Grape Creek, TX, his daughter, Chandra Davenport, of Dallas, TX, son, Chad and wife Amber Davenport of Grape Creek, TX, grandchildren Hannah, Judah, Selah, Serah, Leah Davenport of Grape Creek, TX, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Jack Davenport, Joe Davenport, Johnny Davenport, Billy Davenport and Susan King Kocian.

Services will be Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11 AM, Grape Creek Baptist Church, San Angelo, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grape Creek Baptist Church, 9781 North Grape Creek Road, San Angelo, TX, 76901.

Gilbert (Tiki) Duran Velez III was born May 4, 1970, to Gilbert Andros Velez, Jr. and Irene Duran Velez in San Angelo, Texas. He went to his eternal home on November 17, 2025. The Rosary will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Sunday November 23rd at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Monday November 24th at 10am. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. 

Gilbert’s family moved to Midland, Corpus Christie, San Antonio and Houston, Texas when he was young, but eventually came home to San Angelo, where he spent the majority of his life. He graduated from Lakeview High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball and golf, as well as academics, such as being in the National Honor Society. He left to join the army and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia where he trained as a Medical Laboratory Technician. He was honorably discharged in 1998 and came home again to San Angelo and his family. He went to work at Shannon in 2001, where he met Donna Rotan. They married in 2005 and welcomed two beautiful children into the world. In 2010, he and his brothers opened Elite Oilfield, which he helped run until he passed. 

Gilbert may be best known for his love of all things sports related. He enjoyed hunting, especially varmint hunting, and fishing with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing sports when he was younger and coaching his son’s sports team. He coached basketball and helped coach football through the YMCA and baseball at Northern Little League. In the last few years, he was his son’s biggest fan at all his junior high and high school games. He also became a fan of orchestra, so he could cheer on his baby girl and her love of music. He never missed an event for his kids. 

Tiki never knew a stranger. It didn’t matter if he had known you his entire life, or just met you, you were a friend. His friends were very important to him, and he loved spending time with everyone. There was always an open invitation for anyone that could join him to go anywhere or do anything. He was always up for an adventure, big or small, and was always the life of the party. He made people a priority. He wanted to help everyone, and he wanted people to know they mattered. If he couldn’t help, he knew someone that could, and he would, somehow, always make it happen. 

More than anything, Gilbert loved his family. He was a devoted son and father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew. His love knew no bounds when it came to his family, especially his two children. He lived to enjoy them and everything they did. He strived to be a good role model and instill in them his faith and love for Christ. He and his family attended St. Joseph’s Church for many years and was recently attending St. Margaret’s Church. 

Gilbert is preceded in death by his son Ethan, his grandparents, Max and Sarah Duran, and his grandfather, Gilbert Velez, Sr., his mother in law, Sharon Rotan, his nephew Harley Rotan. He is survived by his wife, Donna Velez, his children, Gilbert (Alex) IV and Emma Velez, his parents, Gilbert and Irene Velez, his father in law, Jerry Rotan(Judi), his sister, Erika Velez (Moses), his brothers, Lanze Velez(Florinda), Guy Velez (Brenda), and Max Velez (Jessica), all of San Angelo, his brother in law David Rotan (Donna) of Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Zak Velez (Devon), Kara Vela, Sarah Velez, Ava Velez, Matthew Velez, Kaylee Vela, Mason Velez and Zaylin Velez, Michael Cowley (Charla), Daniel Rotan (Allacia), Julia Rotan, Joshua Rotan (Kaylene); his great nephews Eli Velez, Damion Rotan, Aidyn Rotan, Harley Rotan, Haizelyn Rotan and future great niece; his best friend Roger (Naomie) Hernandez; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins that he cherished. 

Pall bearers are Ruben Solis, Oscar Solis, Anthony Chappa, Corey Adams, Abelardo Santillan, and Raymond Luna.

Honorable Pall bearers include: Lanze Velez, Guy Velez, Max Velez, Roger Hernandez, Johnny Perez, Moses Vela, Gabe Velez, Jackie Lowery, Gabe Velez II, Richard Luna, Lance Guerrero, Clint Adams, Rick Cruz, Ruben Robles, Joey DE Hoyos, Zeke Franklin, Rob Moreno, Jenaro Rodrigues, Brandon Titus, Rick Perez, Miguel Duran, Don Green, Richard Rendon, John Castillo, John Montelongo, JP Boise, Kevin Kelso, Dayton Draper, Frank Arispe, Scott Collins, Mickey Scott, Jeff Cattlet, and Keith Forrest. 

The family would like to thank all his friends for their unwavering support. We would also like to thank Shannon Hospital for the kind, caring staff that helped care for him. To know him, was to love him.

Ruby Mae Fiveash, 97, passed away Thursday, November, 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fiveash was born July 22, 1928 in Tom Green County. Ruby has been a lifelong San Angelo area resident. Ruby married the love of her life, William Fiveash on September 27, 1947 in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2014. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paint Rock, until it closed. She was a devoted ranchers wife, helping out any where she was needed. 

Survivors include her two sons, William J. "Bill" Fiveash and wife Patrice, and Roy Fiveash both of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Jerry Gregg of Austin, Michael Fiveash and wife Jodi of Virginia, Christopher Fiveash and wife Leslie of San Angelo, William "Billy" John Fiveash of Miles, and Diana Finley and husband David of South Lake; 11 great grandchildren. Ruby was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Bridges; her twin sister, Dorothy Fiveash, and a granddaughter, Cheyenne Fiveash.

Jose Arturo Escobedo, Sr. passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 Am until 8:00 PM Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Impact Building at PaulAnn Church with Rev. Kirt Dauphin, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Escobedo was born April 15, 1966 in Acuna, Mexico to Rogelio and Imelda Escobedo. Jose was a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Jose was proud when he gained his United States Citizenship when he was 16. Jose married Eva Cardenas on February 14, 2013 in San Angelo. For the past 10 years Jose worked for San Angelo ISD as a groundskeeper where he made life long friends who became family and also gained the nickname "Cowboy." Jose was raised Catholic and for the past 3 years he had been attending PaulAnn Church. Jose loved to bar-b-gue at cookoffs with the "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" group. Jose was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, always watching the games. He had one rule, you could only come into his house to watch the game if you were wearing DC attire.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Escobedo of the home; two daughters, Danielle Escobedo of San Angelo and Veronica Castro of Houston; three sons, Jose Escobedo, Jr., Michael Escobedo and wife Kay, and Freddy Castro all of San Angelo; 13 grandchildren, Anthony, Leylah, Lexus, Julian, Aliyah, Adelina, Christian, Giovanni, Cayleb, Xavier, Nathaniell, Mateo, Sophia; mother-in-law, Enedina Cardenas; a special cousin, Hector Escobedo; and a host of many other cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Shannon Medical Center; Dr. Kate Young; Hospice of San Angelo, especially nurse Elsa Longoria, for all the love and compassion they showed Jose.