Ret. MSCAW Gerald (Jerry) Smith of Aubrey, TX passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. 

He was born on September 14, 1949, in Lovington, NM to Joe E. and Mary I. Smith. 

Jerry attended Central High School and graduated in the class of 1968. He later went on to further his education in computer programming and culinary arts. He then went on to serve in the US Navy for 30 years as a culinary specialist and Seabee with highlights in his career that included 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His career is also highlighted by serving on numerous ships, crossing the international date line dozens of times, and serving as an Admiral’ s personal chef to prepare meals for kings, queens, high level dignitaries, politicians, and command personnel. 

Jerry married Paula I. Smith on August 31, 1978, and had two children. Jerry had a passion for reading, particularly western novels, military-based books, and Harry Potter. He will always be remembered for his love of his family and loved to cook for them. 

An open visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24th at Johnson’s Funeral Home with the family present between 3-5 pm. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25th at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden at 10 am in San Angelo, TX . 

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation toward a monument for his gravesite in honor of his memory. Checks can be mailed to the family or Venmo @michingae. 

The Family would like to thank the San Angelo Firefighter Association for use of the Union Hall for the reception after the graveside service. 

Honorary pallbearers for the service will be

Ben Heinze

Doc McAlister

Dillon McAlister

Davis McAlister IV

Keaton Vawter

He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Smith, his father Joe Smith, 6 brothers, and 1 sister. 

He is survived by his wife Paula I. Smith of Aubrey, TX, brother Henry Smith, daughter Teresa McAlister and husband Doc McAlister, and son Ben Heinze and his wife Dawn Heinze. His grandchildren are Brad McAlister and wife Brittany, Dillon McAlister and wife Kali, Davis McAlister IV and wife Mayu, Dana McAlister and fiancée Keaton Vawter, Emma Heinze, and Brooke McAlister. His great grandchildren are Ellamaye McAlister, Doyle McAlister, Lena-Jade McAlister, Weston McAlister, and Rene Ishikawa. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, close friends, cousins, and brothers in arms.

Rosa Delia Rodriguez, age 69, of Del Rio, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1956, in Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico to Arnulfo and Maria De Jesus Gonzalez.

Delia was a dedicated and hardworking woman who held various positions throughout her career as a cashier and clerk. Beyond her work, she was known for her many talents and passions. She found great joy in crocheting and sewing, and was cherished by all who had the pleasure of tasting her incredible cooking. Delia’s warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

She deeply loved spending time with her friends and family, creating memories that will be treasured forever.

Delia is survived by her loving daughter, Norma Rodriguez; her beloved grandchildren, Alexis Lopez, Ariel Borrego, Alyssa Borrego, and King Borrego; and her precious great-grandchild, Metztli Borrego. She will be remembered with love and missed dearly by all who knew her.

Her memory lives on in the hearts of those she touched.

Paul Valdez, Sr. 74, of San Angelo passed away on April 22, 2025.

viewing will be from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with a rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, 200 Catholic Cemetery Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Valdez was born on June 22, 1950 in Fredericksburg to Angel and Lucia Pina Valdez. Paul graduated from Ballinger High School. He was an accomplished musician. He and his brother Pete started a group, La Formula. They played all over Texas at weddings, reunions, parties and Quinceaneras. Paul worked at Ethicon in production for 15 years and worked at Lighthouse for the Blind for 20 years. Paul loved fishing, going to casinos, and playing bingo. He loved Jesus and was in the process of producing a gospel album. Paul was funny, outgoing, and everyone loved him. He loved being around people and talking to them.

He was preceded in death by six siblings, Manuela Morquecho, Angel Valdez, Jr., Lupe Mendoza, Lupita Valdez, Tachito Valdez, Raymond Valdez, .

Paul is survived by two children, Paul Valdez, Jr. and Paula Lutricia Valdez both of San Angelo; six siblings, Janie Valdez of Austin, Mary Bueno of San Antonio, Luisa Valdez of Sweetwater, Pete Valdez of San Angelo, Amelia Puente of Corpus Christi and Johnny Valdez of Midland; three grandchildren, Mickayla Navarro, Christian Navarro of San Angelo, and Elena Valdez of Christoval.

Bertha Garza, 72, of Big Lake, Tx passed away Monday, April 21, 2025.

Bertha was born on January 17, 1953 in Rosales Mexico. She married Jose Garza on August 14, 1985, in Big Lake. Bertha worked at Reagan County Middle School in the special education department for 30 years. She also served as a Pep Club sponsor and tennis coach. She loved RCMS and the Reagan County Owls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Maria Hernandez, and daughter, Tammy Jo Hernandez. She is survived by her husband, Jose Garza; daughter, Yvonne Carroll (Ray), son, Orlando Garza; sister, Dora Subia (Eddie); brothers, Pedro Hernandez, Jr., and Mario Hernandez (Loriza); grandchildren, Jackson Carroll, Quinn Carroll, Emma Garza, and Charlotte Garza. She is also survived by her beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family. The joy of her life was being a mom, grandmother and a tia.

The viewing will be held at St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church in Big Lake on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Margaret of Cortona with burial to follow at Glenrest Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Anthony "Tony" "Popo" Galindo, 60, of San Angelo passed away on April 17, 2025.

Celebration of life service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Delta Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Galindo was born on September 11, 1964 in San Angelo to Tito Galindo and Sylvia Grimaldo. Tony was a very loving Husband, Father & Popo. He was a funny, outgoing, energetic man with a wild, free spirit. Tony was a Big Kid at Heart.

He attended San Angelo Central High School before becoming a cook. Tony was a cook at Las Dos Hermanas, Henry's, and at El Paisano Restaurants. He loved singing, dancing, music, coaching, sports, especially the Houston Texans, and playing golf with his son. Tony was someone who brought people together with BBQ, laughter & love at the Galindo house and loved spending time with family.

He married Erlinda Huerta on June 10, 1990 in San Angelo. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2015.

Tony is survived by five children, Victoria Mendez, Marcus Robles and wife Miranda, Kimberly Gonzales Pepe Casillas, Jennifer Rivera & Ruben Rivera, Patty Galindo and Jonathan Lujan all of San Angelo; four siblings, Ricky Galindo, Tito Galindo, Jr., Debbie Rodriguez, and Sandra Galindo all of San Angelo; he was Popo to 12 grandchildren, Ashanti Jones, Brayden Jones, Maverick Anthony Robles, Jolie Mae Robles, Carlos Gonzales, Mason Martinez, Ruben Anthony Rivera, Isaiah Rivera, Audrina Rivera, Elias Rivera, Zenaida Lynae, and Zane Anthony Galindo; and a very loving uncle Buddy to many nieces and nephews.

Donald Eugene Cox of San Angelo, passed away on April 16th, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to his parents Romanus and Nora VanHoose Cox. Don started a small business where he always welcomed you with his sense of humor and with his jokes. He made numerous friends.

He was survived by his wife Terri L. Cox of San Angelo; children, William Allen Cox of Alda Oklahoma, Thomas Lee Cox and Misty Dawn Cox of Alda, Oklahoma, Dreama Lynn DeLeon and Paul Rodriguez of San Angelo, TX, Donny Ray Cox and Sarah Ashley Cox of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Alexia DeLeon of San Angelo, TX, Christopher DeLeon of Watertown, South Dokota, Sarah DeLeon of San Angelo, TX; great granddaughter, Xyliana of San Angelo, TX and niece Pam Linton and her husband Gregg Linton of San Angelo, TX.

Don is preceded in death by Robert Lee Cox, Jim Cox, Lucille Fisher, Aunt Mary and Uncle Vernon. He is loved and will be miss dearly.

A service will be held at a later date.

Patricia Hardin, 70, our beloved Spouse and Cousin passed away on April 10, 2025.

Patricia was a unique individual. She was a beloved and only child of Margaret and Olin Griffith, born April 22nd, 1954, in Snyder, Texas at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. After the death of her father, she lived at Abilene State School for a number of years and graduated high school from there before returning to San Angelo. Patricia married James Law Hardin on July 29th,1982 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in San Angelo and remained a loving wife until his death in 2006. Patricia and her mother were avid crafters and seamstresses. They made many needlepoint and cross-stitch pictures as well as quilts and teddy bears from old quilts. In later years, she knitted caps and afghans for premature infants. She was proceeded in death by her both parents and her husband. She was survived by her cousin John Williamson and his wife and family from Cisco, Texas and another Cousin Sandra Riordan and her family from Alamogordo, New Mexico. She will be remembered by her good friend Anna Pena and her family of San Angelo, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Samaritans Purse.

Phyllis Gay Standard of Mertzon, TX, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 18, 2025. She passed away at home with her family.

Phyllis was born in Dallas, TX to Pete and Jaunita Cooley and big brother Tom Cooley. The family moved to Maljamar, NM and eventually settled in LocoHills, NM where she met the love of her life and best friend, Leon Standard. They married on March 9, 1962, and spent the next 63 years guiding him through the years. In 1970, Phyllis and Leon welcomed Leondra (Lee) into the world and in August of 1970 they moved to Odessa, TX. There Phyllis spent the next 20 years being a homemaker, teacher, and a florist. She was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church and them a member of Temple Baptist Church where she developed many close friendships that became family over the years. She spent many summers following church buses taking kids to Six Flags and church camp and would not trade anything for those memories. In 1990, the family moved to Houston, Corpus Christi and finally settled in Mertzon, TX. She was a member of First Baptist Church Mertzon. The family developed a close relationship with then neighbors the Hale family, which continues today. Phyllis was proud of her adoptive grandson, Keith, becoming a deputy sheriff then getting married and becoming a father.

Phyllis loved to cook, paint, sew and travel. She loved to work with her hands, which is why she was a good florist and decorator. She just had an eye for it. She would often take Leon and Lee’s ideas and make them real; like decorating the county courthouse to Lee’s office building for Christmas.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Juanita Cooley, brother, Tom Cooley, and sister-in-laws, Joan, Beca and Donna.

Phyllis is survived by husband Leon, daughter Lee, sister-in-law Linda Donaughe (Rick) of Artesia, NM, brother-in-law Gary Standard of Midland, TX, grand dog Magz and a wide circle of extended family- Harvey Hale (Krystal), Keith Hale (Taylor) and Barbara Reese.

Celebration of Life will be held on May 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church Mertzon, 116 S. 1st St, Mertzon, TX

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Irion Co. Volunteer Fire Department Mertzon Station, PO Box 92 Mertzon, TX 79641.

Patricia Jean Barth Talley transcended peacefully from this life on April 19, 2025, at the age of 93.

Patty was born September 14, 1931, in San Angelo, Texas, daughter of Aurelia Cuff Barth and Albert Richard Barth. She attended and graduated from San Angelo Central High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin and later Angelo State University.

She met the love of her life, Edgar Rich Talley, when she was fifteen. They married five years later in Austin on February 8, 1951. They both were lifelong residents of San Angelo and each was the only child in their family. Patty and Edgar had a long and happy marriage until his passing in 2005.

Patty was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary daily. She sang in the Holy Angels adult choir for over 30 years and also sang in the Saturday evening choir for five years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Holy Angels Women’s Society, the Texas A&M Mother’s Club, the Business and Professional Women’s Club, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and received the Order of the Rose. Patty worked in the family business, The Talley Press, alongside her husband, in-laws, and her sons.

Besides her children and grandchildren, her greatest joy was sewing. Granny crafted many “twirly” Easter dresses for her granddaughters. During the holiday season she participated in the Salvation Army’s dress a doll drive. Patty would pick up six undressed dolls and return each of them in a beautiful one-of-a-kind ballgown and hat. Her creativity soared highest with her fabric mosaic wall hangings. She entered her fabric art in the annual San Angelo Fat Stock Show and came home with ribbons.

She was an excellent cook always perfecting and testing new recipes and remembering everyone’s favorite dishes. She was poised, graceful, and giving with a little bit of sass on the side.

Patty and Edgar’s travels took them around the world time and again. They went places and did things most of us only see on television. They flew in a hot air balloon over the planes of the Serengeti in the shadow of Kilimanjaro following the migration of wildebeest. They rode elephants, flew in helicopters, and they boated the Amazon in a dugout canoe. They visited Europe, Africa, South America, China, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Australia, Thailand, Nepal and India – repeatedly traveling to Africa and South America. Patty was the videographer and Edgar the photographer.

Patty was predeceased by her husband, Edgar, and her granddaughter, Bryn Nicole Talley. She is survived by her children Stephen Talley and wife Penny of Covington, Washington, Vance Talley of Grape Creek, Greg Talley and wife Susan of Liberty Hill, and Jeanette Talley Driskell and husband John of San Angelo; grandchildren Diana Talley and husband Matt Rizzo of Seattle, Washington, Susan Talley Engdahl and husband Patrick of Lake Tapps, Washington, David-Lex Talley and wife Rachel of Lompoc, California, Amelia Talley Littlefield and husband Andrew of Lubbock, Joseph Talley of Mesa, Arizona, Mandee Talley Holmes and husband Jason of Brookshire, and Jessica Driskell of San Angelo. Patty was also blessed with eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Talley, Greg Talley, John Driskell, Andrew Littlefield, Jason Holmes, and Steve Ortiz.

Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice and especially to the Memory Care Staff (Aioleen, Dezeray, Mina, Stephanie, Julie, Alicia, Maggie, Pappianna, and Jocelyn) at Brayden Park for their devoted love and care.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Harper’s Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Holy Angels Church. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Afterwards a reception will be held at the Adult Faith room at Holy Angels Church.

Patty’s favorite charities are Mt. Carmel Hermitage, Meals for the Elderly, and Concho Valley Food Bank.

In Loving Memory of Debra "Debby" Clarise Eichman Lohman

September 9, 1954 – April 20, 2025

Debra "Debby" Clarise Eichman Lohman, born in Brownsville, Texas, on September 9, 1954, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025, in Bronte, Texas. She was 70 years old.

The eldest of six children born to the late William and Barbara Zimmerman Eichman, Debby is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, David Wayne Lohman, Sr., whom she married on March 19, 1975—a union that stood as a testament to devotion, laughter, and lifelong companionship.

Debby is also survived by her siblings: Sandra Eichman of Flower Mound, Texas; Donna Eichman Martin and brother-in-law Jackie Martin of Irving, Texas; David Eichman of Bonham, Texas; Vicki Eichman Potts and brother-in-law Larry Potts of Brashear, Texas; and Joseph Eichman of Alvord, Texas.

She was a mother to three children: Phaedra Clarise Lohman Homuth and son-in-law Thomas Homuth; David Wayne Lohman, Jr.; and Barbie Marie Lohman Arthur and son-in-law Drake Arthur.

Debby adored her grandchildren: Alaura Homuth Jimerson and husband Laveren Jimerson, Jennifer Homuth, Rachelle Arthur, Abigail Arthur, and William Seemann III. Her joy extended into the next generation with her great-grandson, Jaden Jimerson.

Debby met David in 1972, and it was love at first sight. A proud Texan through and through, she never missed an opportunity to share her warmth and humor—like the time in Germany when she greeted locals with a cheerful “Guten Tag, y’all!” A dedicated Army wife, she supported David across many stations around the world, especially during their memorable years in Germany.

Her service extended beyond family—Debby gave her time as a volunteer dispatcher for the Nolanville Fire Department, a Girl Scout troop leader, and a Boy Scout Den Mother.

A lover of arts and crafts, Debby could often be found sewing wedding gowns and tuxedos for teddy bears and dolls, creating intricate name doodles, or tackling the latest cross search puzzle.

Please join her family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas. Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a chapel service. All are welcome to share in a brisket meal and fellowship afterward at daughter Barbie’s home in Robert Lee.