Albert Rodriguez Perez passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in San Angelo at the age of 85.

Viewing will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the rosary being said at 6:00 PM. Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 25, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Albert R. Perez was born in San Angelo, Texas to Jesus and Maria Perez on August 14, 1939. He married Dominga Reyes on July 15, 1956. He worked as a meat packer for Armour Packing Company for many years. Later on, he went to work for San Angelo Independent School District, as well as run his own business called Perez Dry Wall Construction. He eventually retired from San Angelo Independent School District, where he would continue to enjoy retirement alongside his wife and family.

For anyone that knew Albert, he was a very hard worker who always loved to make people laugh by telling stories and jokes. His greatest delight was being able to make others feel loved and welcomed. Most of all, he cherished every moment that was spent with his family. Albert was the glue that held his family together and was the constant support for those he loved the most.

Albert is preceded in death by his father Jesus Perez, mother Maria Perez, son Ricky Perez, brother Tony Perez, and sister Jesusita P. Vantine.

He is survived by his spouse, Dominga R. Perez; two daughters, Brenda Garcia and Laura De La Cruz and her spouse Ray De La Cruz; sisters, Delores Garcia, Rosalinda Gonzales, Linda Guerra, Alice Torres and her spouse Dan Torres; 10 grandchildren, Ricky Perez, David Perez, Kristie Garcia-Mayorga along with her spouse Sergio Mayorga, Adrienne Matthews, Ashley Monique Garcia along with her fiancé Zach Fowlkes, April Estrada, Victor Estrada Jr. III, Amy Tabares along with her spouse Jerry, Raymond De La Cruz along with his spouse Janelle, and Michelle De La Cruz; 11great grandchildren, Mariah Martinez, Julian Martinez, Josiah Ubando, Neveah De La Cruz, Eliana De La Cruz, Elijah De La Cruz, Noah De La Cruz, Christian Estrada, Myles Fowlkes, Milana Fowlkes, and Memphis Fowlkes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family of Albert R. Perez wishes to extended their sincere gratitude to Dr. Peter Chang, Dr. John Harvey, as well as the staff at Interim Hospice and Caprock Home Health. A heartfelt thank you is shared with Brittni, Tonya, Guillian, Gary, and Lyndsey: "Thank you for the tremendous kindness shown towards our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and for always giving him the best care possible."

Pallbearers: Victor Estrada Jr. III, Paul Garcia, Ralph Garcia, Mike Hernandez, Alvino Garcia, and Zach Fowlkes.

Peter Paul Ewald III was born in San Angelo, Texas on the thirteenth day of March 1953. He was the second born of Peter “Pete” Paul Jr. and Samie Lee Calhoun Ewald. Paul passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2024, at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Stuart.

Paul spent his entire life in San Angelo. Coached by his father, Paul enjoyed playing baseball, excelling in his youth. After attending Crockett, Glenn and Central, he graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Then, working as a cotton buyer for 50 years with his brother Brent, they continued the family business P.P. Ewald & Sons, Inc. since 1902. Paul enjoyed spending time with his four kids, time at the family ranches, traveling, teaching baseball and fishing in his spare time. He was well known for his long conversations that were always insightful and educating.

Paul is survived by his three sons. Lee Ewald, wife Conner Armstrong Ewald and grandson Brooks Weslee Ewald of San Angelo. Logan Ewald and Peter Paul Ewald IV both of San Angelo. His daughter, Mary Grace Ewald of Austin, Texas. His sister Sharon Ewald Strayhorn and husband David Strayhorn of Burkburnett, Texas. His brother and partner, Brent Ewald and wife Lesa Beach Ewald of San Angelo, Texas.

The family asks for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A memorial service, in remembrance will be held at Southland Baptist Church December 7, 2024, at 10:00 am.

David Louis Neumann was born in Winona, MN on May 13, 1945, to Hubert and Rose (Hammel) Neumann, of Dover, MN. He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen beside him on November 21, 2024, in San Angelo, TX.

Dave was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Church north of Eyota. David grew up on his parent’s family farm north of Dover and attended Dover Elementary School. In his late teen years, he moved to Eyota with his parents and attended Dover-Eyota High School, where he played most sports, was a member of the National Honor Society, participated in theatre and graduated with honors in May of 1963.

After high school, Dave went to Lakeland College in Wisconsin for 1 year and transferred to St. Cloud State University in Minnesota where he graduated with a degree in social work in 1967. He was proud that he was able to pay his way through school by working at a local vegetable canning plant during the summers and cleaning the church throughout the year.

Upon completing his bachelor work, he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam war. He served honorably from 1967 to 1969. After he finished basic training, he thought he would be going to Vietnam but instead was assigned as a social work psych specialist at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. He was discharged two weeks early to start school again at Indiana University, where he received his master’s degree in social work.

Dave’s first career job was in Platteville, WI where he worked as a social worker. While living in an apartment complex in Platteville, he and a neighbor took an interest in one another. After taking this young lady out for supper one night, he realized he just found the love of his life, Bonnie Rayford. Dave and Bonnie were married in Platteville on January 31, 1972. Bonnie was a professor at The University of Wisconsin in Platteville.

The most difficult question to answer about Dave is “what was his occupation?” After all the schooling and military experience in social work, he decided that social work was not for him. Dave then started to “dabble” in real estate, as he put it. He struggled financially as a realtor as he was too honest to stick a young couple with a house they could not afford, but he loved working in the real estate field. Besides real estate, he was also an efficiency expert for various companies. Mostly, Dave followed Bonnie’s career and was very supportive of her, which included moving when opportunities occurred. His family finally decided that Dave’s true occupation was that of a historian.

Dave and Bonnie moved to San Diego, California in 1979 where Bonnie became the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Her final career move was to Pennsylvania in 1992, where she was a Dean at the University of East Stroudsburg.

In 2004, Bonnie retired, and they moved to Williamsburg Virginia. This is where Dave truly excelled. Being an avid study of the revolutionary period, he quickly become an expert of everything associated with Colonial Williamsburg. He guided many house guests through the town and sometimes added to or corrected the actual tour guides employed there.

On October 26, 2006, Bonnie died very unexpectedly. This left Dave devastated. He talked about her everyday for the rest of his life.

After a deep and thorough investigation of where to go next, Dave moved to San Angelo, TX in 2015. In 2017, he met the next love of his life, Karen Smart Mosley Wyatt. Dave and Karen were married on November 18, 2017, in San Angelo.

Dave’s life was one of constant research on subjects from history to vacation planning to becoming investment savvy. He still had plans for vacations taken 25 years ago! He owned stakes in oil wells, an area which he had a vast knowledge of. If you had a few hours to spare, you could bring up politics with Dave. He loved humorous cards and clothing that would start up a conversation. He talked to anybody and everybody about any topic, often approaching strangers and starting a conversation. Dave also has a deep concern about future generations, sharing what he knows with all who will listen.

David leaves behind his loving wife, Karen of San Angelo, TX, a brother Harold (Janice) of Rochester, MN, A brother-in-law “Little Brother” Ron Rayford of Farmington Hills, MI, many nephews, nieces and friends.

David was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Bonnie, his brother Ken and sister-in-law Theone, Bonnie’s brother Larry, and sister Barbara, and a great niece.

Harper Funeral Home of San Angelo, TX and Schad and Zabel Funeral Home of Eyota, MN are in charge of the arrangements. There will be a service sometime in the spring at St. Paul’s Church in rural Eyota, MN.

Eleanor Ferdin Renteria, 61, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024, in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born on September 2, 1963, to Gilbert and Antoinette Ferdin in Oakland, California. She grew up in Roby, Texas and graduated from High School in 1981. After High School, she attended West Texas College and received her associate’s degree. Eleanor met and later married Pedro Lopez and they raised 3 children, Anthony, Yolanda and Michael. Eleanor developed a strong work ethic during her lifetime, working at various companies from managing restaurants to loan companies. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She loved cooking for her family and especially baking things from scratch. You could always count on her for a good meal. Her favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren. No matter what the circumstances of her long hours at work, she always made time for her grandchildren and adored doing all kinds of activities with them. Her strength to persevere in life and the love of her family will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss her! Eleanor was preceded in death by her husbands, Pedro Lopez and Rosalio Renteria, her son, Anthony Lopez and her granddaughter, Samantha Ibarra. She is survived by her children, Yolanda Lopez and Michael Lopez and his wife, Tasha, all of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Benjamin Ibarra, Santana Ramirez, Klarissa Lopez, Madalynn Lopez and Marcus Lopez; her great, great grandchildren, Aviana Ramirez, Sarahi Ramirez, Santana Ramirez IV, Jesse Rios II and Javier Rios; her sister, Victoria Nunez and her husband Reggie Nunez, of Odessa, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. She is also survived by her pet German Shepherd she lovingly called “Baby.” Eleanor will be available for viewing from 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home.

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

On November 21, 2024, Christopher Scott Sedeno passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born on May 25, 1971, to Domingo Flores Sedeno and Donna Jean Cummins.

Chris spent his early years growing up in Louisville Ky. He moved to San Angelo in 1982. He graduated from Central High School in 1990. He worked at the Development Center in the early 90’s. He started his career at the San Angelo State School in 1995 where he spent his long career working as an ATP, evening home supervisor, Campus Coordinator and Campus Investigator. He was loved and respected by so many who he cared for and came to be known as Daddy Chris. He retired at the end of July in 2022. He loved being retired and taking care of his Grandbabies. He loved being called Papa.

Chris met Javanna Joy Rives while working at the state school. They started dating on May 9, 1998, and became inseparable. They were married on February 7, 2002, and created their big, beautiful family with Brianna, Steven and Mia. Later that year they welcomed Madison Suzanne Sedeno, and he was so in love with his baby girl. Then fifteen years later they welcomed their sweet and sassy Scarlette Joy Sedeno who would change their lives forever!

Chris was the greatest girl dad and was so proud of his son Steven. He was the greatest and most loving dad and stepdad. He was a devoted and loving husband, son, father, friend and papa. He was always telling stories, playing his music on his guitar, painting and loved watching courtroom tv, Dallas Cowboys, Kentucky Wildcats, along with his enormous library of movies. But his greatest loves were his grandsons: Sebastian (Bunkie), Lucian (Biscuits) and Jameson (Goodle JR).

He is survived by his wife and best friend Javanna Sedeno, parents Domingo Sedeno (Edna), Donna Martinez (Pete). His in-laws, Steve and Debra Rives. His children Brianna Adame (Sebastian), Steven Sedeno (Lupita), Mia Torres (David McGarry), Madison Sedeno and Scarlette Sedeno. His siblings Jennifer Fuchs (Greg), Robert Sedeno (Cassie), and Amos Ramirez (Ivette). His sister-in-law Stephanie Koenig (Kelly). Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Nieces Alex, Emily and Caitlyn Sedeno. Mikayla Balcomb (Keoni). Nephews Caleb and Christopher Sedeno and Jakob Koenig. One brand new great niece Lillian Jane Balcomb. His lifelong friends Brad Haman and Brad Jones.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Estanislado and Octavia Sedeno and Walter and Vera Cummins.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 26th from 5 to 7 with an informal Rosary at 6pm for all who want to participate. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 am at Harper Funeral Home with burial following at the Robert Lee Cemetery.

He lived his life with no apologies, unapologetically him until the end. His tender heart and kindness will be with us forever…

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

Shirley Janette Evans, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to bask with Jesus and to reunite with her husband Tommy Evans; her daughter Virginia Mohler, her son David Evans, her grandson David Wayne “Squirell” Mohler, her granddaughter Desema Renee “Nay” Hernandez also to be with her mom Katie Bell Tyler and father George Tyler and countless friends. She will truly be missed. We will see you again until then we love and miss you.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4:00pm at West Side Baptist Church. 

We would like to say a special thank you to the people from Interim Hospice, nurses Janet and Sara and all the staff involved in her final days.

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

Roy J. Holland went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2024.

Roy J. came from humble beginnings, born in a farmhouse near Miles, Texas on March 16, 1934, to Roy E. and Eppie Holland. He was the firstborn of four children, two boys and two girls. Roy J. attended Miles High School, graduating in 1951. While attending school in Miles, he met his childhood sweetheart Helen Louise Matejowsky. Roy J. and Louise married in 1952.

After graduation, he began working at Gandy’s Dairies, where his father worked after he left the dairy farm. Roy J’s two sons continued the family tradition and worked at Gandy’s for their first jobs. During his years at Gandy’s, he and Louise welcomed four children, two boys and two girls. The family moved to Lubbock for a few years, where Roy J. worked for DeCoty Coffee Company. They returned to San Angelo in time for the oldest child to begin school.

Wherever they lived, church was the center of Roy J. and Louise's life. As a young married couple, Roy J. and Louise attended Harris Avenue Baptist Church and Baptist Temple in San Angelo. They were also members of Faith Baptist Church in Snyder and Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring. When they returned to San Angelo, Roy J. and Louise served at Lifepoint Baptist Church and First Baptist Church. He served as deacon at many of the churches they attended. He also taught the young marrieds Sunday School class for many years.

While staying in their mountain cabin in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, they attended a small church in Mayhill.

In 1961, Roy J. entered the agricultural business as a salesman and then, manager for Southwest Sprayer & Chemical Company in Wall, Texas. In 1969, along with his father-in-law, C.A. Matejowsky, he founded a new cottonseed company, Custom Ag Service, Inc. in Loraine. Roy J. and Louise continued living in San Angelo, while Roy traveled as a salesman, until each of their children graduated from San Angelo Central High School. Roy C. graduated in 1971, Stephanie in 1972, Janice in 1973, and Jearl in 1974. After the last child graduated, they moved to Loraine and lived there for twelve years. In addition to managing the company, he served as mayor of Loraine. While living in Loraine he learned to fly and got his pilot’s license.

By the time Jearl, the youngest, graduated from high school, Roy J. was only 40 years old. As young empty nesters, Roy J. and Louise made a move to Big Spring, where he founded Holland Cottonseed Company. The logo, a memorable one in Big Spring, featured a Dutch windmill. While Roy J. served as the company’s owner and president, his son, Jearl, worked as salesman/production manager. In 1994, he was honored by the American Cottonseed Delinters Association as the Delinter of the Year. Roy J. also served as President of the Texas Seed Trade Association. In 2000, he sold the company to a major U.S. cottonseed company, Stoneville Pedigreed Seed Company of Memphis, Tennessee. With cotton still on his mind, Roy J. enjoyed growing drip irrigated cotton on thirty acres around their country home.

As busy as Roy J. was in business, he was also an avid outdoorsman. He hunted whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, caribou, antelope, black bear, dove, quail, and pheasant. Roy J. was an excellent shot. He loved to tell stories about his trips in great detail; one of his favorites to tell was about a trip to Alaska where he hunted a black bear and caribou. He also loved to raise and train his bird dogs. Roy J. took up fishing later in life, traveling to Mexico and the Rio Grande on fishing trips with friends. Many of the animals he hunted were mounted and displayed in their home. The mounted elk was hung low so the horns would clear the ceiling, so naturally it often doubled as a drying rack for Roy J.’s shirts, until it fell off the wall one weekend.

Roy J. and Louise made a final move to San Angelo for their retirement years to have more time to travel to their cabin in Cloudcroft and spend time with family. They loved to be surrounded by their four children and their families, including eight granddaughters and two grandsons. Since, they have added nine great-granddaughters and eight great-grandsons to the family.

Roy J. is survived by his wife of 72 years, Louise; children: Roy C. Holland and wife Dianna, Stephanie Lee and husband Mark, Janice Smith, and Jearl Holland and wife Jane; 10 grandchildren: Olivia Taylor (Bobby), Joy Elms (Blake), Jessica Easterwood (Chris), Katie Jordan (Dean), Audra Warren (Jerami), Jearlyn Allen (Jeff), Dr. Cassidy Newton (J.D.), Roy Holland (Laura), Joshua Jiles (Cassie), and Hadley Acuña (Christian); sister-in-law Betty Matejowsky, and nieces and nephews.

Roy J. was preceded in death by his parents: Roy E. and Eppie; siblings: Sue Miller, Bill Holland, and Esther Marie Baker; brother-in-law Alan Matejowsky, daughter-in-law Deb Holland, and son-in-law Gary Smith.

Serving as pallbearers will be the grandchildren: Olivia Taylor, Joy Elms, Jessica Easterwood, Katie Jordan, Audra Warren, Jearlyn Allen, Dr. Cassidy Newton, Roy Holland, Joshua Jiles, and Hadley Acuña.

The family thanks the caretakers from The Crest and Gentiva for their loving care.

The celebration of Roy J.’s life will be held at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo at 1 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.