Linda Leath Chaney, 78, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in San Angelo.

Memorial service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. This will be a time to say goodbye and a time to honor Linda and say "Thank you" for being a part of our lives. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Her family's tribute:

Linda represented the best of us. She, like others before her, was destined to walk the proverbial highway of diamonds. It was her desire to be a purveyor of truth, knowledge, integrity, and most importantly, the mysteries of the written word!

Linda was a good person who quietly worked for years on the front line doing good deeds, especially for the children, hoping to make a difference in their lives. She was always trying to help others achieve a bit of sanity in a sometimes chaotic and cruel world.

So thank you, Linda. And just maybe through the paradox of time and space, we will likely see you again.

Tracy Lea Mallin, 46, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ms. Mallin was born on April 17, 1979, in Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up in the Phoenix area and graduated from Westwood High School in Mesa, Arizona. Tracy was a waitress and a volunteer at Shannon Medical Center.

She enjoyed puzzles, making loop rugs, drawing, coloring, and loved scary movies. Some of her favorite things were elephants, playing fantasy football and cheering on her Pittsburg Steelers. Tracy loved to talk and shared her smile with everyone. She never allowed her disability to get her down. She was friendly and loving to all those she met.

She is survived by her mother, Karen Rose of San Angelo; a brother, Drew and wife Nancy Mallin and children, a Niece, Zoey Mallin; and an Aunt, Mary Rose.

Though Tracy is no longer with us, her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. May we find comfort in the memories shared, the lessons she taught, and the love she gave so freely.

Dora Garcia, 87, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Vick.

Public viewing will from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with a prayer service being at 6:00 PM Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 26, 2025, at Eola Baptist Church with Pastor Javier Santos, Pastor Juan Alman, and Pastor Toby Irwin, officiating. Burial will follow at Eola Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Garcia was born January 29, 1938 in Eola to Rufus and Asuncion Ruiz. Dora has been a Vick area resident for over 50 years. Dora married Jose "Joe" Garcia, Sr. in 1957. He preceded her in death of November 26, 2015. Dora loved preaching and ministering through her church, where she used her gifts singing, playing guitar, keyboard, and accordion. Dora was an artist, loving to paint and draw. She was an accomplished seamstress. She always enjoyed cooking for family and friends.

Survivors includes her daughter, Daminna Garcia; five sons, Hector Garcia, Mario A. Garcia, Robert Lee Garcia, Joe Angel Garcia, Jr., and Vincent E. Garcia; 11 grandchildren, Joaquin, Viselda, Joe Hector, Jr., Mario, Jr., Little Rosie, Monica, Ricky, Veronica, Erika, Jessica, and Vinny; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many nieces nephews and cousins. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 8 sisters.

Presiliano "P.C." Constancio Baldillez, 57, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

P.C. was born on June 16, 1968, in Eastland, Texas, to Cruz Baldillez and Maria Constancio. He grew up in Eastland and Rock Springs before eventually making San Angelo his home. Over the years, P.C. worked in maintenance and construction for Encino Park and Bent Tree Apartments, and most recently at San Angelo State School.

P.C. was an incredible man who cared about his family more than anything else. He was kind and gentle, with a quick wit and a sense of humor that could light up any room often with just the right amount of sarcasm. He loved music, his trans-am and trucks, and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys. But more than anything, he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the joy of his life.

P.C. married the love of his life, Kim Williams Baldillez, and together they shared 28 beautiful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and devotion.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Brown, and his granddaughter, Lailah Buitron. He is survived by his wife, Kim Baldillez; his children, Travis Baldillez and wife Alexus of Big Lake, Heather Eden of Amarillo, and Corey Eden of Savage, Minnesota; his brother, Frankie Baldillez of Michigan; and five adored grandchildren: Milah Buitron, Cleo Eden, Wilson Eden, Memphis Baldillez, and Mallory Ortiz.

Services to honor and celebrate P.C.'s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 24 2025 at Southgate Church of Christ with Mr. Paul Shiro, minister, officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and remember the man who loved deeply, laughed often, and left everyone who knew him better for it.

Your love and guidance will continue to shape our lives, and we will carry you with us always.

Marian Sue Byrd, 88, of Big Lake, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born in San Angelo, Texas, on December 19, 1936 to Gordon Elmo Roach and Donnie Leona Cutbirth Roach. She grew up both at the family ranch in north Reagan County and in Big Lake, where she attended Reagan County schools, graduating in 1954.

Marian Sue’s faith drove her life. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Big Lake, where she taught Bible school, played piano for many years, and made many friends.

Marian Sue loved reading from an early age, consuming almost everything in the local library. She also love travel. Her travels took her on many road trips with her husband Tom. Other trips included tracking family history, an archaeology dig in the Yucatán, and trips with the Globe Well Service staff.

Marian Sue worked in the offices of the telephone company, tax assessor, credit bureau, and Globe Well Service where she met her second husband Tom Byrd.

Marian Sue was preceded in death by her husband Tom Byrd, her parents Gordon and Leona Roach, and her brothers James Gordon Roach and Hulet Noyes Roach. She is survived by her son Mark Lawson Hendrix and wife Mikki Patterson her stepchildren Jim Byrd, Jerry Byrd and Mary Huff, grandchildren Caleb Huff and Hannah Huff, niece MJ Roach, and nephew Richard Gordon Roche, as well as numerous cousins.

Her funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, 510 E. 7th St, Big Lake, Texas. Viewing is at the church, prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m. graveside immediately after the funeral at Glen Rest Cemetery, 100 E. Lakeside St., Big Lake, Texas.

Larry Benson, age 73, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Melanie Jan (Henson) Sherman, 60, passed peacefully on September 16, 2025, at her home in San Angelo, Texas. She spent her final days as she spent the entirety of her life, surrounded and embraced by her loved ones. 

Jan was a proud native Texan born in Welch, Texas, on October 14, 1964. She attended Dawson High School in Welch, where she was a 4-year cheerleader. Shortly after graduating, she met her future husband, Patrick Sherman of San Angelo, and they fell in love. Patrick and Jan married in 1985 and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They became the parents of Taylor Sherman in 1989 and Hollye Sherman in 1992. 

Throughout her life, Jan had a passion for helping others. She became a Registered Psychiatric Nurse at an early age and helped treat and rehabilitate thousands of patients in West Texas during her decorated career. 

Jan possessed a gorgeous soul, a beautiful smile, a quick wit, and a personality that was as tough as it was gentle. She was a gifted listener with a wonderful sense of humor. Those who knew her best will always remember the meaningful conversations they had, the smiles, laughs and great times with all those she loved. 

That’s when Jan was happiest—in the company of her friends and family, as she so often was. You could also find her at peace reading a book by the campfire, solving an advanced-level jigsaw puzzle, sharing a funny anecdote with a crowd, or listening to smooth rock and roll by the popular Sherman pool house. 

The Sherman family would like to thank all those who have supported Jan and Patrick in recent months. Your outpouring of love will never be forgotten. 

Jan is survived by her devoted husband Patrick; mother, Ann Henson; sister, Kim (Jerry) Doss; son Taylor (Mishelle) Sherman and daughter Hollye (Ben) Nelson; grandchildren Pierce and Macie Nelson; cousin and lifelong best friend Pam Chastain; nephew Chance Doss; niece and family Charati Doss-Leach, Chris, Addison, & Chandler Leach. She is preceded in death by her father, Edwin Henson. 

A public Memorial will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas on September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm and a Celebration of Life to follow at the Sherman family home. 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" – John 3:16

Dr. Koste Belcheff of San Angelo passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Alex and Bertha Belcheff.

After obtaining a PhD at The Ohio State University, where he was a marching band member and later a conductor, Koste began a career as a music educator and conductor that included serving as a professor at Oberlin College, a teacher and assistant dean at the University of Arizona, and the Head of the Department of Music and Art at Angelo State University. Koste had two children, David and Alexandria, with his first wife, Jeanne. He also remained close to the children of his third wife, Mary Ann, who preceded him in death. Koste was fortunate to spend his last twenty years in marriage with Margie Belcheff of San Angelo. Koste and Margie were active church members, and in his golden years Koste channeled his passion for music into conducting the Cokesbury Choir at the First Methodist Church of San Angelo.

Memorial services will be held at the First Methodist Church on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Koste is survived by his wife, Margie; his children, David and Alexandria; David’s wife, Tanya; his grandsons, Antonio James and Sean; as well as stepchildren and stepgrandchildren. 

Joseph Marquez, age 41 passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Services will be updated at a later time.

Porfirio Villareal Ortiz, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Ortiz was born on September 15, 1941 in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico to Prudencio and Antonia Villareal Ortiz. He married Maria De Jesus Jimenez in 1960. They moved to Millers View in 1969 and settled in Big Lake in 1980. He worked on pulling units for Globe Well Service for 27 years.

Porfirio was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maria De Jesus Ortiz; his daughter, Ofelia J. Ortiz, a son, Porfirio Ortiz, Jr.; and two great granddaughters, Nikaya Ortiz and JennaLee Briseño.

He is survived by two sons, Pedro Ortiz and wife Sonia and Augustine Ortiz and wife Dora all of Big Lake; eight siblings, Luis Ortiz of Grandbury, Conrao Ortiz of Mexico, Nati Ortiz of Brackettville, Petra Ortiz of Mexico, Ines Ortiz of Marble Falls, Lalo Ortiz of Johnson City, Luis Ortiz of Marble Falls and Linda Ortiz of Mexico.