Victoria “Vicky” Rodriguez Ramirez, age 88, of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 20, 1936, in Ozona, Texas, to Alberto Ramirez and Victoria Rodriguez Ramirez.

Vicky grew up in Ozona and completed her education through the 11th grade. She was known for her strong work ethic, her generous heart, and her love for family. Vicky devoted her life to caring for her children and took great pride in her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was always filled with laughter, good food, and the warmth of her loving spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Victoria Ramirez; her brothers Daniel, David, and Albert; and her sisters Julia Vazquez, Rachel Ramirez, Nellie Zandejas, and Juanita Borges.

She is survived by her beloved sons Raul, Alex, Ray, and John; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she cherished deeply. Each one held a special place in her heart.

Vicky also leaves behind her faithful companion, Jake the family pet, who will truly miss his “Grandma.”

Vicky’s memory will forever live on through the love she shared and the many lives she touched. Her kindness, humor, and unwavering devotion to her family will never be forgotten.

Vicky’s memorial service will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, October 18th at 10:00am. The family extends heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their love and support during this time.

Nola Lowrance Duckworth-Brevard, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1932, in Robert Lee, Texas, and lived a long, full life marked by love, resilience, and deep devotion to her family where she worked with GTE and loved sewing, gardening, and dancing.

On December 18, 1952, Nola married L.N. Duckworth, Jr., with whom she shared 40 years of marriage before his passing on October 14, 1992. Together, they had one daughter, Brenda Duckworth Shelley, who also preceded her in death. Later, Nola married Lawton Brevard, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son-in-law, Joe Shelley of Meeteetse, Wyoming; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herschell and Pat Duckworth; and her nieces and nephews: Kenda Baker, Royce (April) Lowrance, Tony Lowrance, Linda (Lance) Edgemon, Glen (Queena) Lowrance, Greg Duckworth, and Brian Duckworth.

The family would like to thank Lyndale for the care and love that they showed Nola, the caregivers with Accent Care, High Plains Hospice, and Home Preferred.

A small memorial will follow at a later date.

Rene Montez Hernandez, 24, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM on Monday, October 20, 2025 at The House of Jireh Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Hernandez was born on November 1, 2000 in San Angelo. He attended San Angelo Lakeview High School. Rene enjoyed cooking, fishing and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a funny, happy, outgoing person who enjoyed talking to people about Jesus. He had a good heart and enjoyed adventure. Rene was a fearless, strong, tough man. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Survivors include his two children, Gabby Hernandez and Noah Hernandez; his father, Daniel Hernandez of San Angelo; his mother, Sally Hernandez; six siblings, Daniel Hernandez and wife Victoria, Eric Hernandez, Salena Hernandez, Samuel Hernandez, Melinda Aguilera and husband Angel, and Tommy Hernandez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jessie Garza Valencia, 89, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Rosary will be at 6:00 PM Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Valencia was born August 29, 1936 in San Angelo to Donaciano and Natalia Garza. She grew up in San Angelo until she was a teenager and her and her family moved to San Jose, California in 1950. Jessie married Agustin Valencia on July 24, 1971, in San Jose and returned to San Angelo in 1981. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Morning Glory's. Jessie helped serve the church by doing funeral rosaries. Jessie loved to dance, listen to music and greatly enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She worked at Park Plaza Nursing home for 15 years before retiring in 1998.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Agustin Valencia; her four daughters, Nancy Guzman and husband Frank of Merced, California; Emma St. Antoine and husband Randall of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, Brenda Baca, and Esmeralda Martinez and husband Manuel all of San Angelo; her three sons, Garry Baca, Eddie Baca both of Las Vegas, and Victor Baca of San Angelo; nine grandchildren, Tina Guzman, Francis Medina, Monica Guzman, Anthony Solis, Dominic Solis, Desiree Sotelo, Joseph Sotelo, Steven Martinez and Daniella Martinez; 12 great grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Eva DelReal and husband Robert of New Braunfels; three brothers, Don Garza of San Jose, Frank Garza of Tacoma, Washington, and Rick Garza and wife Bonnie of Granite Bay, California. She had many nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved very much. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Alan Baca, a granddaughter, Vanessa St. Antoine, a brother, Carlos Garza, and a sister, Connie Nelson, a sister-in-law Theresa Garza.

Jessie will be greatly missed by her family and friends; her smile and laughter will live in our hearts forever.

Mae Dell went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025.

Mae Dell was born August 13, 1934 in Tom Green County to parents Herbert and Ernestine Kohutek Wanoreck. She attended Fairview and Mereta Elementary schools; and graduated from Eola High School. After graduating from San Angelo Business College, she worked for GTE until she married Charles Jurecek Jr. on June 25, 1960. They spent 61 years together on the family farm in Eola. While living at Eola, Mae Dell was a member of St. Phillips Catholic Church where she taught religion classes, served as an Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the Alter Society. She and Charles were long time members of the Czech Heritage Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ernestine Wanoreck, her husband Charles Jurecek Jr., brothers-in laws Nick (Kate) Jurecek and Raymond Jurecek, sister-in law Matilda (Ello) Wilde, nephew Mike Jurecek, nieces Shelia Chrisman and Nancy Schwertner.

She is survived by son, Mitch Jurecek of Eldorado and daughter, Teresa (Kevin) Sturm of Veribest. Granddaughter Ashley (Scott) Henrich of New Braunsfels. Grandsons Justin (Shelby) Sturm of Veribest, Josh (Anna) Jurecek of Sonora, and Jaakan Jurecek ( fiancée Aislin Nixon) of Eldorado. Great Grandsons Clay Henrich, Evan Henrich, and Lain Jurecek; Great Granddaughter, Gemma Lacy; and sister-in-law Connie Jurecek.

A rosary will be held at 1:00 pm and Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena, Texas. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Justin Sturm, Scott Henrich, Josh Jurecek, Jaakan Jurecek, Randy Spieker, and Cody Moeller.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Crest at the Baptist Retirement Community and Concho Hearts Hospice for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

William Marcus “Bill” Haley, 83, passed away on October 11, 2025, in San Angelo, TX. Bill was born on February 14, 1942 to Lewis and Thelma Haley. He lived most of his life in San Angelo. Marrying his love of his life Loy on March 31, 1961.

Bill enjoyed the grocery business. He started his career as a teenager with M System Grocery. He spent many years working for the store, later becoming manager. In 1985 Bill purchased Two Rivers Grocery, moving his family to Big Sandy, TX. He enjoyed owning and operating the stores for several years. Bill and Loy made dear friends and wonderful memories while living in East Texas. After selling Two Rivers Grocery, they moved back and retired in San Angelo.

Bill was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist church for 27 years. He loved his church family, life group and bible studies. Bill loved to read. His favorite books were anything about history. He was a member of the archeological society in San Angelo. He enjoyed traveling to sites collecting arrow heads and fossils. He and Loy loved to travel together. Their favorite trip was to Isreal. Bill loved spending time with his family and grilling his special steaks whenever he had the opportunity. He will be missed greatly by everyone that knew him.

Those left to treasure his memory include his sons, Mark Louis Haley (Yvonne Jenson), Tonkawa OK.; Tommy Haley (Carla Haley), Gladewater, TX. Grandchildren, Mark Haley (Drucilla Haley), Loy Toland (Casey Toland), Hannah Lux (Dawson Lux), Christian, Joshua, Benjamin, Samuel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Sarah, Annah Haley. Brandi Chandler, Chris Haley (Deb Haley), Payton Haley and Parker Haley; Great grandchildren, Caleb, Chance and Cole Haley, Logan and Chase Haley, Leo Lux. Sister-in-law Jean Meek (Dave Richardson); niece Schuyler Cunningham (Ken Cunningham) Kailey and Bryce Cunningham. Extended family Cindy Patterson.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Loy Haley. father Lewis Haley.; mother Thelma Haley.; Son, Lonnie Haley; and niece Heather Meek.

A graveside service will be held at Belvedere Memorial Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Linda Ann Gilley, 63, of San Angelo passed away on October 11, 2025.

She was born on January 22, 1962, in Grand Forks, ND to William and Katie Thomason Bolton. Being a military family, they moved several different places in her younger years but settled in San Angelo in 1979.

Linda graduated from Howard College with a LVN degree in nursing. All of her nursing career was spent as a LVN at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad. She was known as a “Super Nurse” by the residents there. She finally retired in 2021.

Her sister, Robbin, will always remember their shopping trips when she tried giving her away to strangers if she made Linda mad. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Regina Gilley.

Linda is survived by her son, Chris Gilley; sisters, Robbin Gray and Ronnie Bolton; nephew, Kevin Gray; numerous cousins; her good friend, David Ann Knight; and her cat, Mister.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Attire is casual dress, as Linda wasn’t one for dressing up. Arrangements are under the direction of Harper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of San Angelo.

The family would like to thank Hospice and Park Plaza Nursing Center for taking care of Linda at the end.

Rhonda Jean Mitchell Hargrave, age 73, of San Angelo, Brownfield, and Wellman, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior on October 10, 2025, with her loving daughters at her side.

Born on March 29, 1952, in Canton, Oklahoma, to Wanda Cawthon and Robert Wade “Mitch” Mitchell, Rhonda lived a life overflowing with laughter, love, and generosity. She had a huge heart, always putting the needs of others before her own, and carried an unwavering love for her family and friends. Rhonda never met a stranger and could — and did — talk to anyone.

A lifelong educator, Rhonda taught middle school math in Brownfield ISD for more than a dozen years, later earning her counseling degree and serving as a counselor and diagnostician in Wellman ISD for 18 years. During her years in education, she met countless wonderful students, teachers, and friends who she loved dearly.

After retirement, Rhonda moved to San Angelo to be closer to daughter Lynsey and her family. Here, she was able to devote herself to her greatest role of all — Grandma to Colton and Holland. They were the absolute lights of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to tell anyone who would listen about them. She adored her time with each, but no time was more special than their summers together at The Cabin in New Mexico, which blended two of her most precious loves.

Rhonda found great joy in many things. She loved traveling with her daughter Stacey and her best friends, antiquing with “her girls,” cheering on her beloved Aggies from her season ticket seats at Kyle Field, bossing around her son-in-law Bruce (and anyone else who would do her bidding), and talking to family and friends on the phone. Known for her quick wit and ability to entertain the masses, she loved making people laugh — even if her family often teased her that she only THOUGHT she was funny.

Rhonda loved all her family deeply. She especially enjoyed joking and teasing with her nieces, nephews, and their children, all of whom brought her so much joy. She valued her friendships and kept those bonds close throughout her life.

She will be deeply and dearly missed, but her family takes comfort knowing she is now reunited in Heaven with her parents; her beloved older sister, Robbie, and the nieces and nephews she missed so much: Tiffanie, Cliff, Donley, Tara and Mitchell. We rejoice knowing she is now surrounded by eternal joy and laughter in their company.

She is survived by her daughters, Lynsey Flage (Bruce) and Stacey Hargrave; her cherished grandchildren, Colton and Holland; siblings Royce Mitchell (Pam) and Rita Griffith; and her best friend since junior high, Cindy Phillips Raef (Kenny). She also leaves behind their children and grandchildren, all of whom she loved as her own.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Nov 8 at 11:30am at Ruffini Chapel, 11 E Avenue B, in San Angelo. Friends and loved ones are invited to share memories, laughter, and love in her honor. Memorial donations may be made to Meals for the Elderly or the National Kidney Foundation.

Dawn Skiles Sanders, 61, of San Angelo, Texas finished her challenge on this earth Thursday, October 9, 2025, and is home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reunited with loving family that have gone before her. A visitation will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home with her Celebration of Life beginning at 1:00 P.M.

Dawn was born December 25, 1963, to Jim and Frieda Joyce Skiles, in Brady, Texas. Her father was in Vietnam, as a Sgt. 1st Class in the US Army. She was almost a year old before he would get to come home to see her in person and hold her for the first time. Then they were off to Italy for his last overseas tour. San Angelo became the family’s home after his retirement.

Dawn was a graduate of Central High School 1982 and of Angelo State University (ASU) 1986 and was recognized with the Cum Laude distinction. Her degree was in accounting and she was recruited while at ASU to go to work for the Unites States Internal Revenue Service. After training in Dallas she worked in the field offices in Midland and San Angelo for 15 years. She married Jim Sanders in 1985. They had one son James Austin Sanders. Dawn was a devoted mother and was a true “mom sports fan” throughout the years of Austin’s many sports games. She loved Austin very much and was so proud of him when he graduated from ASU. After her divorce in 2011 Dawn once again made San Angelo her home.

Dawn got her love for travel at an early age when her family moved to Italy. Some of her most favorite trips were with family to New York in the summer and winter, Martha’s Vineyard, Italy as an adult, and her 5 mission trips to Belize.

Dawn is preceded in death by her parents Jim and Joyce Skiles, special aunt and uncle Wilma and Billy Williams, and cousin Jon Bessent. She is survived by her sister Jamie Rainey and her husband Kerry of San Angelo, and sister Teresa Pina and husband Bert of Abilene. She is survived by her son James Austin Sanders and his wife Brittany of Cibolo, TX. She is also survived by her aunt and uncle Waunice and Ronnie Bessent, cousins Sheri York her friend Fred Buck, Kurt Williams and his wife Robin, Danica Bates, and Beau Bessent and his wife Maria. She is also survived by her good friend Dana Cmerek. There are many other loved cousins, nieces, nephews and prayer warriors from Immanuel Baptist Women’s Bible Study group and Facebook friends from around the world.

Jamie, Dawn’s sister and primary care giver, always said she was born to challenge doctors. Dawn had many serious illnesses throughout her life but was a true fighter and survivor. During the last 4 years of her life she had treatment for Multiple Myeloma and after undergoing multiple rounds of treatments had reached remission in April 2025. Unfortunately in June 2025 she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In her quest to help others she has left her body to the Medical Sciences Willed Body Program at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Van Rhee and his staff in Little Rock, ARK at the Multiple Myeloma Cancer Center, Dr. Yalamachili at the Joe Arrington Cancer Treatment Center in Lubbock, TX and Dr. David Cumming, his staff, and the great chemo nurses at Shannon Cancer Center in San Angelo for their continued care throughout her cancer journey. Our gratitude also goes out to the nurses and Mary, her CNA, of Hospice of San Angelo who helped make her comfortable when Dawn decided to spend her remaining time at home.

Memorials may be made to the Jon Bessent Memorial Scholarship Fund at 215 Ester Resa Rd, Lometa, TX 76853, the American Cancer Society, the Texas Tech Medical Sciences program, or a charity of your choice.

Family and friends may share their condolences and sign the online register book at

www.harper-funeralhome.com.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude for all the visits, prayers, phone calls, and text messages received during Dawn’s last few weeks at home.

Martin P. Ramirez, of Big Lake entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church in Big Lake with Ft. Balachandra Nagipogu, officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Martin was born July 29, 1933 in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico to Gabriela Perez Ramirez and Emilio Ramirez. He only went to second grade in school and at a very young age started working on the family ranch. In his later teens, Martin made his way to the United States looking for better opportunities. Joining the Bracerros, he found work in Rocksprings, Texas.

On December 25, 1954, Martin married the love of his life Guadalupe Rodriguez. A few years later he was blessed with 2 sons; Martin Ramirez, Jr. and Arturo (Tudy) Ramirez.

In 1962, with lots of hard work and dedication he received passports for his young family. Martin then brought them to the Rudasill Ranch in Rocksprings, Texas. Later, he was blessed with a daughter Leticia (Lety). Looking for better opportunities Martin brought his family to the oil field of Big Lake, Texas. There, he was blessed with more children; Gilbert (Beto), Irma (Mima) and Elizabeth (Lisa).

Martin worked many years in the oilfield from roustabout to pulling units until his retirement in 1998. Martin, being the hard worker he was, could not stay in retirement, so he found himself working for the City of Big Lake under the Green Thumb group.

Martin loved his wife dearly and was a devoted family man to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved having family around him. He was an active church member and a firm believer in his Catholic faith. He also loved joining family and friends at parties, quinceañeras, and weddings. He loved cooking various kinds of meats in his underground hole for any occasion. Martin never met a stranger and would do whatever he could to help anyone in need. He touched many people throughout his life even to the very last days at the Reagan County Care Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Esperanza and one brother; Juan.

He is survived by his wife Guadalupe Ramirez to whom he was married to for 70 years; his children Martin Ramirez, Jr. (Vangie), Arturo "Tudy" Ramirez (Rosalinda), Leticia Factor (Chris), Gilbert Ramirez (Juanita), Irma Rivero (Miguel), Elizabeth Villalpando (Rey) and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also, by long time friends, George Thompson, who never missed the opportunity to come visit when he came to Big Lake, Jimmy Rudasill and Susie Rudasill Moore and many friends.

The Ramirez family would like to give thanks to all the staff and personnel at RCCC and the hospice team out of San Angelo that worked together to love and care for him.

Vaya con Dios, papa y descanse en paz.

Martín P. Ramírez, residente de Big Lake, falleció el domingo 12 de octubre de 2025 a la edad de 92 años, rodeado de su querida familia.

El velatorio público será de 10:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m., y el rosario se rezará a las 6:00 p. m. el martes 14 de octubre de 2025 en la Capilla Robert Massie Riverside. La misa será a las 11:00 a. m. el miércoles 15 de octubre de 2025 en la Iglesia Católica Santa Margarita de Cortona en Big Lake, oficiada por Ft. Balachandra Nagipogu. El entierro se realizará en el Cementerio Glen Rest, a cargo de la Funeraria Robert Massie.

Martín nació el 29 de julio de 1933 en San Carlos, Coahuila, México, hijo de Gabriela Pérez Ramírez y Emilio Ramírez. Cursó solo segundo grado de primaria y desde muy joven comenzó a trabajar en el rancho familiar. Al final de su adolescencia, Martín viajó a Estados Unidos en busca de mejores oportunidades. Se unió a los Bracerros y encontró trabajo en Rocksprings, Texas.

El 25 de diciembre de 1954, Martín se casó con el amor de su vida, Guadalupe Rodríguez. Unos años más tarde, tuvo dos hijos: Martín Ramírez Jr. y Arturo (Tudy) Ramírez.

En 1962, con mucho trabajo y dedicación, recibió pasaportes para su joven familia. Martín los trajo al Rancho Rudasill en Rocksprings, Texas. Más tarde, tuvo una hija, Leticia (Lety). En busca de mejores oportunidades, Martín llevó a su familia al campo petrolífero de Big Lake, Texas. Allí, tuvo más hijos: Gilbert (Beto), Irma (Mima) y Elizabeth (Lisa).

Martín trabajó muchos años en el campo petrolífero, desde peón hasta operador de remolque de unidades, hasta su jubilación en 1998. Martín, siendo un gran trabajador, no pudo mantener su jubilación, por lo que se encontró trabajando para la ciudad de Big Lake, bajo el grupo Green Thumb.

Martín amaba profundamente a su esposa y era un hombre de familia dedicado a sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos. Le encantaba estar rodeado de su familia. Era un miembro activo de la iglesia y un firme creyente de su fe católica. También disfrutaba acompañar a familiares y amigos en fiestas, quinceañeras y bodas. Le encantaba cocinar diversos tipos de carnes en su refugio subterráneo para cualquier ocasión. Martín nunca conoció a un extraño y hacía todo lo posible por ayudar a quien lo necesitara. Contribuyó a muchas personas a lo largo de su vida, incluso hasta sus últimos días en el Centro de Cuidados del Condado de Reagan.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres: una hermana, Esperanza, y un hermano, Juan.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Guadalupe Ramírez, con quien estuvo casado durante 70 años. Sus hijos, Martín Ramírez Jr. (Vangie), Arturo "Tudy" Ramírez (Rosalinda), Leticia Factor (Chris), Gilbert Ramírez (Juanita), Irma Rivero (Miguel), Elizabeth Villalpando (Rey), y numerosos nietos, bisnietos, sobrinos y sobrinas. También, sus viejos amigos, George Thompson, quien siempre lo visitaba cuando venía a Big Lake, Jimmy Rudasill y Susie Rudasill Moore, y muchos otros.

La familia Ramírez agradece a todo el personal de RCCC y al equipo de cuidados paliativos de San Angelo que trabajaron juntos para cuidarlo y amarlo.

Vaya con Dios, papa y descanse en paz.