Linda Brewer Eckert, on October 19, 1948 in Ballinger to Alba J. "Bob" Brewer and Virginia K. Brewer.

Viewing will be from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday morning at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside services are 2:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Old Runnels Cemetery with Pastor Ryan Buck, officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Linda Graduate from Norton High School. She was a waitress after high school.

She was a automobile test driver for Standard Testing Labs and Long and associates for over 30 years. She loved to travel and spend time with family. Linda was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kent Shane Davis; her sister, Elnora Brewer Finwick.

Survivors include a daughter, Lebecca Davis of Abilene, two sons, Kenneth Wayne Davis of Ballinger and Raymond Keith Furr of San Angelo; her brother, Dale Boyd Brewer and wife Cathyof Coleman; a sister, Carolyn Kay Brown of Ballinger; three nephews, Jay Keith Fenwick, Robert "Zeke" Brown and Shawn Brewer; two nieces, Elaine Erwin of Liberty Hill; three grandchildren, Michael Wayne Manley, Jr., Dedrick James DeShawn Manley; and Karen Davis.

Epolito "Polo" Soto, 41, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mr. Soto was born September 12, 1983 in San Angelo to Benancio and Esther Soto. Epolito was known as "Polo" in the barrio for his looks and personality. He was a lifelong San Angelo resident. He was 41 years old but acted like he was 21, doing cartwheels and breakdancing in his sisters' kitchen. Polo worked as a roofer for most of his life, where he worked with his cousins. Soto loved to drink. He loved to be with his children. He was a kindhearted person who would take his shirt off his back for you if you needed it. Soto will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his two sons, Paul Soto, and Eli Soto; his daughter, Vella Soto; the mother of his children, April; a brother, Ben Soto, III; a sister, Maria Soto; his only Tia, Suzanna Soto Frausto; as well as many other family and friends. Polo was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Ybarra Soto, and Ben Soto, Jr.

Billy M. “Bill” Young passed from this life on February 6, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1932, near the small town of Coward, South Carolina. Bill had retired from the United States Air Force after serving 21 years and attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. His overseas assignments were in France and Puerto Rico but also had several state side assignments including his last assignment at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

After his retirement from the Air Force in 1972, he and his family moved to Pineville, Louisiana where he went into ranching. After six years of ranching, he and his wife moved to San Angelo, Texas, where they had met in 1952.

Bill returned to college in 1979 at Angelo State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1981. He became a master Mason in 1959 and is Past Master of San Angelo Masonic Lodge 570. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master of District 77 in the year 2000.

Bill is survived by one son Mark and daughter-in-law Kymm of Ballinger, Texas; a daughter Vikki and son-in-law Ron Hale of Montogomery, Texas; a daughter Valli and son-in-law Larry Peacher of Bentley, Louisiana; and daughter Venetia Young of San Angelo; granddaughters Amanda, Christy, and Stacy; and grandsons Brandon, Landon and Taylor; and numerous great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Jeannette Taylor Young.

He expressed his desire that his friends remember him as he was in life and requested there be no public funeral or memorial service.

Family and friends can share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Gwendoly Dirickson Stroud went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2025 at the age of 77. A celebration of life service will be on Saturday, February 15 at 4 :00 PM at Harper Funeral Home.

Gwendoly was born on September 16, 1947, to Harry Nelson and Jewel Lee Townsend Boyd. She grew up in West Texas and moved to San Angelo later in life to be with family. Better known as Gwen to everyone who loved her, she raised three children. Gwen always volunteered to be a room mother, loved to dance, go antiquing, and spend time with family and friends. Later in life she had a fulfilling career as an executive assistant for Safety-Kleen.

Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Jewel Boyd, her son Thomas Dirickson, her sisters, Dorothy Teague (husband IG), Norma Boyd, Barbara Blackledge (husband Randell), and her granddaughter Halee Harper.

She is survived by her son, Roger Dirickson (wife Paula); daughter, Adra Enos (husband Gary); and step-daughter Marretta Hernandez (husband Alfonso). Gwen was called Nana by her eight grandchildren: Priscilla Rhoades (husband Aaron), Jennie Carboni (husband Chris), Toni Tucker (husband Nathan), Tanner Dirickson (wife Danielle), Trey Dirickson (wife Abbie), Grace Dirickson, Bryanna Dirickson, Hunter Harper, and Jarrett Dirickson. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and brother, Joe Boyd (wife Diane), and very close niece and nephews, Debbie Stevens, Jack Biddle Jr, and Lance Biddle.

Because of Gwen's generous heart, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Family and friends can share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

John "Johnny D" De La Cerda, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. John's smile and laughter were sure to light up a room, no one ever left him without a smile.

Public viewing will be at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being Prayed at 6:00 PM in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, and Father Freddie Perez, officiating. Burial will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. De La Cerda was born September 17, 1951 in Ballinger to Juan and Eva De La Cerda. Johnny D has been a resident of San Angelo since 1980. Johnny D married Lucy Morquecho, the love of his life, on July 23, 1994 in San Angelo. He worked for the San Angelo City Water Department as a backhoe operator for 28 years retiring in April of 2014. Johnny D was a member of the St Mary's Catholic Church and was involved in many ministries as well as Toys For Tots and Christmas in El Barrio. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, believing there was no other cycle than a Harley Davidson. You could catch him on a cruise on the Three Sisters Highway, hair flowing through the Texas Hill country. He was an avid Houston Texans, Houston Astros, and the old Houston Oilers Fan. He loved to go fishing. Johnny D held the O.C. Fisher Lake record for Blue Catfish for 23 years at 52 1/2 lbs, that was finally broken just last week.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy De La Cerda; three sons, Jamie Flores and wife Jennifer, Ryan Herrera, and Rene Herrera all of San Angelo; a daughter, Corina De La Cerda of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Eva (his gabachita), Christian, Brandon, Aiden, and Fabian; a brother, Joe De La Cerda and wife Rachel of Uvalde; three sisters, Elia Fuentes, and Inez Mendoza and husband Lucio all of San Angelo, and Adela Shelburne and husband Kent of Christoval; and he leaves numerous nephews and nieces that he loved very much. Johnny D was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel De La Cerda, and Armando De La Cerda.

Michael David Sarabia, of San Angelo, departed this life on Feb 3, 2025. He was born Feb 14, 1984, in Del Rio Tx and raised by his parents, Andy Sr and Linda Sarabia, in Edmonson, TX. Throughout his early childhood he spent the majority of his time on his grandfather's farm, where he learned countless life lessons and his strong work ethic.

He attended elementary school in Plainview, TX before his family relocated to San Angelo, where he attended Lee Jr High, Central High School and graduated from Grape Creek High School in 2002. Michael excelled in multiple sports, especially football, which he played throughout his high school career. Although not "officially" appointed, he was the Team Captain and leader on and off the field. Shortly after high school, he found his calling and began his lifelong career path in the oil and gas industry, in which he contributed the next 20+ years, right up to the last day of his life. He gave his heart and soul to the oil field, and he definitely got out what was put in and provided the best life possible for his family.

Michael became a father to Esperanza in 2004, Madison in 2007, and Michael II in 2009. His children were his pride and joy and wanted nothing but the absolute best for them. He raised them to be strong, respectful hard-working individuals and loved and supported them more than he could have ever shown.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his son's baseball games, conversing over a few cold beers and most of all, just being a Dad. He has inspired countless individuals throughout his short time with us. Mostly outspoken, sometimes out of place, but his words and actions always had nothing but the best of intentions behind them.

Loving son, brother, and father, Michael will be greatly missed by all who have had the privilege of his presence in their lives. He leaves behind his 3 children Esperanza, Madison, and Michael II all of San Angelo, his grandmothers Anna Ramon of Del Rio and Blackie Sarabia of Plainview, his mother Linda, brother Andy, sister Yvette Ayala, brother-in-law Junior, nephew Christian, nieces Liliana and Zoey all of San Angelo. He also leaves behind numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends from across the country and around the world, all of whom were near and close to him. He is preceded in death by his great grandmother Genoveva Delgado, Grandfathers Ignacio Ramon and Domitilo Sarabia, cousin Adrian Sarabia, and his Uncles Mike and Barney Sarabia.

Funeral Services will be held Friday February 7, 2025, at 2pm at New Hope Bible Church (6146 Appaloosa Trail San Angelo, TX) with burial to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Viewing will be held Thursday February 6 at Harper Funeral Home (2606 Southland Blvd in San Angelo) with visitation from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., and prior to funeral services at New Hope Bible Church from 12:30 pm. to 2:00 pm.

Pall Bearers for the service will be Andy Sarabia II, Michael Sarabia II, Arnold Ayala Jr, Christian Ayala, Dwayne Baines, Bryant Ramon, Efren Guerrero III, Gabriel Escamilla, Harvon Jordan and Mars Torres.

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

Vircille Rowe Owens was born in Doole, Texas on November 29, 1924, to Jodie and Pall Rowe. She passed from this life on February 1, 2025, at the age of 100. 

In her early years, Vircille chopped cotton, hoed long rows, and rode dusty school buses. After graduation from Iraan High School, she went into nurses training at the Shannon Hospital.

She married Ellis Owens on June 22, 1945, while he was still in the Navy during WWII. They spent their early days of marriage in San Francisco, California.

When the war ended, Ellis and Vircille went into ranching just outside the Big Bend National Park, where they owned the Santiago Peak Ranch. Here, Vircille made a home for her family. She turned an adobe house, of four original rooms, into a comfortable, although rough at the start, home.

No transportation to school was provided by Marathon schools, so Vircille fed the family and the hands breakfast, drove 60 miles roundtrip to the school in Marathon and back, cooked lunch, fed the men, and repeated the trip to Marathon to end the day.

Together, Ellis and Vircille fought eagles, mountain lions, bitterweed, and horehound. But on Sunday, having determined to put God first in their lives, they drove 90 miles into Sanderson to be part of the Sanderson Church of Christ. On weeknights Ellis led a family Bible reading and devotional. Attendance was not optional. In all, Ellis and Vircille were also part of the Churches of Christ in Sheffield, Iraan, and Southgate Church of Christ in San Angelo.

When Ellis’ aging parents needed help, he and Vircille sold the Santiago Ranch and bought the Circle Dot in Terrrel County, where they ranched until they retired. Dividing their time between the ranch and their newly acquired home in San Angelo, they became a part of the Southgate Church of Christ. There, Vircille was involved in World Bible School, eventually sending thousands of lessons to students in Africa.

Vircille was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis, after 68 years of marriage. She lost her son, Robert Ellis, 36, to cancer, while he was in med school in Houston. In 2023, Vircille lost her son-in-law, David Brown. She leaves behind a daughter, Judy Brown, son, Clint Ellis Owens and wife, Starr, and a daughter, Jo Ellis McCall and husband, Rick.

Vircille had 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Pecos River Encampment, BOX 184, Iraan, TX 79744.

A funeral service for Vircille will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 10:00 AM at Church of Christ, 604 Harte St, Iraan, TX 79744. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, TX 79781.

Joseph W. Allen, 42, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on January 22, 2025. 

He was born on May 15, 1982, in Stockton, CA, to Bill and Sherry Allen. 

Joseph proudly served in the United States Army as a Cryptologic Linguist, enlisting on April 11, 2002. He achieved the rank of Specialist and honorably separated from service on April 10, 2008, after completing two tours in Iraq. While his military service was distinguished, it was the lifelong bonds he formed that meant the most to him—brothers for life, friendships built through shared experience, trust, and unwavering loyalty. These connections remained among his most treasured relationships. 

After his military service, Joseph dedicated his career to wind and solar energy, working for various companies before concluding his career as an Operations Support Manager for BayWa r.e. Solar Projects LLC. 

He was married to Bethany Allen for 22 amazing years, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. He was a devoted father to Mikayla, Joseph Jr., and Olivia, always putting his family first in everything he did. 

Joe was not just my husband but my best friend—honorable and hardworking down to his core. He would do anything for the people in his life, and those lucky enough to know him recognized his easygoing charm and way of making people feel at ease, always ready with an inappropriate joke to bring laughter to those around him. But when you needed anything—whether it was help with a move, lending a hand with repairs, an ear to listen, or advice—he was there, without hesitation. 

He found joy in the little things with his family and friends. He loved hunting, shooting, and building things—always working on a project, whether big or small. More than anything, he loved spending time with the people he cared about, whether it was painting Warhammer miniatures, playing games, camping, or even a trip to Home Depot. 

A celebration of life will be held in San Angelo, TX, in March 2025, with details to be announced soon. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to a charity that supports or advocates for veterans. Donations in Joseph’s honor would be a meaningful way to support those who have served. 

Joseph is survived by his parents, Bill and Sherry Allen; his brother, James Allen; his wife, Bethany Allen; and his children, Mikayla, Joseph Jr., and Olivia. 

He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.

Lon L. Martin, 90, a true Texas legend, rode into the sunset on January 9, 2025. Born on October 30, 1934 and raised by Frank and Delia Mooney in Muleshoe Texas. Lon lived a life as big as the Lone Star State itself.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin and sister Selita.

He was a husband to his "Babe," Dorothy Jean, his high school sweetheart and loving companion for 72 years. Together, they started a family of five that continues to grow. Lon was father to: Denise McCain, Darla and Michael Dodge, and Ron L and Kelly Martin. Lon was a proud Pawpaw to his grandchildren – Amber and Chris Pearce, Jason and Megan Ambrose, April and Noah Wright, Michael and Erica Ellen, Lyndal and Kimberly McCain, Casey and Sarah Martin, Haley Martin, Jordan Weilbrenner, Erica and Spencer Berry. And a Great Pawpaw to a growing brood, including Cheyenne, Braxton, Kiah, Dani, Lucy, Georgia, Thomas, August, Nolan, Cade, Aubrey, Landon, Tatum and Cora.

Lon was a man of many trades. He farmed the West Texas land, his oversized and calloused hands a testament to a life of hard work. He was an entrepreneur, a visionary who built a catering service, a quirky burger joint, "JoJo's," a thriving bowling alley, "Coliseum Bowl," and even an oilpatch water trucking business. Through his many adventures, he built relationships that lasted a lifetime.

More than a businessman, Lon was a legend. Stories abound of his strength and kindness. He was a protector, a friend, and a father figure to many. He was a man of his word, honest and true to his core.

Lon will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His spirit, like the vast Texas sky, will forever be a part of this land.

A celebration of Lon's life will be held on January 24, 2025. Come prepared to share your favorite Lon stories (the funnier, the better).

Bring your best Lon impressions, your favorite "Pawpawisms," and your most cherished memories. Let's raise a glass or “Funny Coke,” as Pawpaw used to say, to a life well-lived, a life filled with laughter, love, and a whole lot of Texas grit.

Memorial and Celebration of Life Details:

January 24, 2025

2PM Central Standard Time

Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903