Michael Edward Howell, lovingly known as "Bob," passed away on January 9th, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 48. He was born on November 16, 1976, in Midland, Texas, to his parents Michael Howell and Arcelia Molinar.

Michael spent his early years in Midland before moving to San Angelo, Texas. A proud graduate of Central High School in 1995, Michael was a talented athlete who played baseball during his high school years. His passion for the sport led him to continue playing at Sul Ross University, where he further honed his skills and created cherished memories.

On March 17, 2003, Michael married the love of his life, Jelica Howell. Together they built an beautiful family and shared over two decades of love and partnership. He is survived by his devoted wife Jelica Howell (44) and their four children: Kaya Howell (23), Samantha Howell (21), Michael Howell (20), and Mila Howell (7). Michael’s family was the center of his world, and he took immense pride in their accomplishments and joy. He was the best husband and father a family could have asked for.

Michael was predeceased by his father, Michael Glenn Howell. His legacy lives on through his loved ones and the countless memories shared with those who knew him.

Michael’s Memorial will be held at Angelo Bible Church on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 4:00pm and officiated by Pastor Jim Stanley.

May his memory bring comfort to all who mourn his passing.

Alex Papoutsas, 89, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2025.

Alex was born November 13, 1935, in San Angelo, Texas, to Sophia and Alexander Papoutsas. In 1965 he married Sylvia Warren. He and Sylvia were blessed with 59 happy years together.

Alex was a 1954 graduate of San Angelo High School and attended San Angelo College. In high school, he started a 37-year career with Safeway Food Stores. He later worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety and, along with his wife, owned and operated Sylvia’s Shave Ice, also for 37 years.

As a young teenager Alex became a licensed amateur radio operator and enlisted in the Naval Reserve as a radio operator after high school. He served as a reservist for eight years and remained an active HAM for the rest of his life. He was forever treasured and was treasured by his HAM family.

Alex is preceded by his parents and a beloved sister, Rita Poulos.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Christina; and a cherished extended family. A memorial celebration will be held on a later date.

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

www.harper-funeralhome.com

We mourn the loss of Shane Kuykendall, born on October 20, 1980, who passed away on January 4, 2025. Shane was known for his loyalty, friendliness, and sense of humor. He embraced life enthusiastically and took great pride in being a loving father and a dedicated family man.

Shane is survived by his daughter, Riley Kuykendall, and her mother, Natalie; his mother, Evelyn "Resie" Cook; and his stepfather, Daryl Cook. He is also remembered by his uncle, Dewayne Kuykendall; his aunts, Charlet Schaule and Susan Wade; and numerous cousins. Additionally, Shane is survived by Robin Keefe, his second mom who loved him dearly, as well as his devoted friend and brother for life, Micah Mota.

Shane was predeceased by his father, Danny Kuykendall; his grandfathers, Buster Luckett, Lonnie Kuykendall, and Marvin Cook; his grandmothers, Nancy Mathis and Billie Cook; his cousin, Lonnie Kuykendall; and his dear friend, Bryan Owen.

An enthusiast of the outdoors, Shane loved fishing and camping adventures, often accompanied by his beloved dogs, Pearl and Wylie. He was also an avid sports fan, supporting teams like the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Astros, and the Cincinnati Reds.

One of Shane's proudest moments was becoming a father on October 6, 2020. He seized every opportunity to share important life lessons with his family, emphasizing that family is everything. His legacy of kindness and generosity remains a lasting gift to those he loved. Shane shared a very close and loving relationship with his mother, who affectionately referred to him as her "baby boy." She will deeply mourn his passing, as he was the reason she cherished her life, always loving and supporting him.

Shane's life will be honored with a graveside service on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Belvedere Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate to an animal rescue of your choice in Shane's memory.

As we remember Shane, we celebrate his outgoing personality, humble nature, and belief that he never met a stranger. His departure leaves a vast void, yet his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Juaquina Galan Ornelas, age 102, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. 

She was born on October 20, 1922 in Floresville, Texas to Melecio Galan and Marianna Valedez. Juaquina worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years as a Housekeeping Manager for Old Coach Motor Inn. She married Jose Ornelas and the two remained together until his passing. During their marriage, the couple welcomed 5 children into the world. 

Juaquina had a knack for making everyone feel welcome and at home - she never met a stranger. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor and role as the keystone figure for her family. 

Juaquina was preceded in passing by her parents, Melecio and Marianna Galan; husband, Jose Ornelas; son, Reynaldo G. Ornelas; and daughter, Adelina O. Holguin. 

Left to cherish Juaquina's memory are her children, Estella Ibarra (Luis), Deana Reeves (partner Albert Salazar), and Elsa Ornelas; son-in-law, Henry Holguin; grandchildren, Marianna Martinez (Mario), Joe Louis Holguin, Vicente Holguin (Bertha), Ronald Roberts, James Aaron Reeves (Partner DeAnna), Elizabeth Keller (Scott), Jackie Escobedo (Alfred), Yvette Zuniga, Rosario Lovaris (Fernando), and Leticia Ornelas. Juaquina is also survived by her sister, Rosario Rios; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

A rosary for Juaquina will be held at 7 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St Mary's Catholic Church. Juaquina will be laid to rest in Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery following the Mass. 

Serving as pallbearers are Vicente Holguin (grandson), Ronald Roberts (grandson), James Aaron Reeves (grandson), Joe Anthony Holguin (great-grandson), John Henry Holguin (great-grandson), and Xavier Martinez (great-grandson).

Kenneth Duane Hamblin, age 86, of San Angelo, Texas passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. 

He was born in Paris, Texas to parents Henry Kenneth Hamblin and Mildred Mangrum Hamblin. After attending public schools in San Angelo, he graduated from San Angelo College - now Angelo State University. During college he worked at the Texas Theater. Duane taught English and History for 36 years in the San Angelo Public Schools, 18 years at Lee Jr. (now Lone Star Middle School) and 18 years at Edison Jr. High School. 

After retiring from teaching, he enjoyed traveling and attending the Methodist Conferences. He was a member of Sierra Vista Methodist Church, the Downtown Lions Club, Kendall Art Club, and various other organizations. He especially loved all types of history, art, music, flowers, and antique cars. Everyone Duane met said he was a kind and good man - a true gentleman. 

A celebration of Duane's life will be January 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery. 

Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Kenneth and Mildred Mangrum Hamblin; and a baby sister, Ann Aline Hamblin. 

He is survived by a few cousins and a host of friends and neighbors that he considered his family. 

Our sincere appreciation to Concho Hearts Hospice and to BayCrest Senior Living for their care of Duane. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church Benevolence Fund, Meals for the Elderly, or a charity of your choice. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson's Funeral Home.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Scott, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dog mom, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 74.

Mary was known for her infectious laughter and unwavering kindness. Her love for baseball was a defining part of her life – whether cheering for her favorite team, keeping score during games, or sharing her enthusiasm with friends and family. 

Mary had a passion for baking, sewing, and collecting Madame Alexander dolls. She found joy in simple pleasures—watching her favorite daytime soap operas, swimming, attending church, and creating precious memories with friends and family.

Her love, warmth, and compassion created a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; of over 54 years and her cherished son, Nathan; and her beloved grandchildren, Dylan and Jordan. Her family also included her fur babies, Josh and Charlie, who held a special place in her heart and were her constant companions and a source of daily joy. 

Her great-grandchildren, Layton and Sutton, brought her immense happiness, filling her heart with pride and love. Mary is also survived by her dear sister, Pam Newby; her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Debbie Turley; her nieces and nephews Cameron, Robin, and Jay; as well as numerous extended family members who held a special place in her heart and life. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvida and Dr. Carlton Turley of San Angelo, TX.

A viewing will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 W. Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903 on January 18, 2025 from 09:00 am – 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 1:00 pm

The Scott family invites you to join them for lunch at Henry’s Diner, located at 3015 Sherwood Way in San Angelo, TX immediately after the viewing. Lunch will conclude by 12:30 to allow time for travel to the graveside service.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey, age 83, on January 10, 2025. Kay was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She brought joy, smiles, and kindness to all who knew her. Her three children (Michele, Charlene, and Stephen) and two grandsons (James and Jonathan) were her pride and joy. Kay’s love and support for her family and friends will remain in our hearts forever. 

Kay was the only child of Harry Johnson and Ruth (Brannan) Johnson. She was born on May 17, 1941 in Monmouth, Illinois. Kay attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School through 8th grade and then attended Monmouth High School where she graduated in 1959. She attended Mount Saint Clare Catholic College in Clinton, Iowa. Kay married her high school sweetheart Charles Dossey. During their early married years, she lived in Arizona and Mississippi while her husband was in the Air Force. Later they moved back to Illinois and eventually ended up in Texas.

Kay was involved in her children’s activities as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, PTA leader, and religious education teacher. Throughout her life she worked at Lutheran Hospital in Moline, opened her own preschool, and worked in technology and sales. Although she enjoyed these jobs, her main profession was caring for and supporting her family. She always did for everyone else first and often had to be persuaded to take care of herself and things she needed. 

Kay had a passion for sweets especially, chocolate chip cookies, donuts, and ice cream.  Her favorite things to eat were pizza, hamburgers, and believe or not peanut butter and sweet pickle sandwiches. She loved listening to country and rock n roll music. 

Kay is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Those left to treasure her memory are her two daughters, Michele (Jerry) Bischoffberger of Sonora, Texas and Charlene Dossey of Georgetown, Texas and one son, Stephen Dossey of Sonora, Texas; grandchildren James Bischoffberger of Denver, Colorado, and Jonathan Canizales of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Schleicher County Nursing Home, Interim Hospice and the many others who prayed for and took care of her.   

Visitation will be held at Love Funeral home on Sunday, January 12, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The rosary will be said at 6:00 pm. 

A Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 13, 2024 at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Sonora, Texas. Graveside services will be at the Sonora Cemetery following the mass. 

Betty Lou Robinson or Granny, was born on October 9, 1947 and went to be with the Lord January 8, 2025 at the age of 77. 

Betty is proceeded in death by her parents Will and Janie Kessler and her daughter Christy Robinson Arendt 

Betty is survived by her loving husband Edward of 59 years, they were married July 30 1965. Sons Gary of Greenwood and James Robinson and wife Tonya of Greenwood. Son in law Cody Arendt of Eldorado. Grandkids Justin and wife Kayla Robinson, Kendall Robinson, Katelyn Robinson, Clayton, Colton, and Cassidy Arendt. And Great grandson Lathan Robinson. 

Betty was born in San Angelo Texas in 1947, she graduated salutatorian from Barnhart High school in 1967. And went on to earn her master’s degree from Angelo State University. She went on to teach until she retired after 35 years of service.  

Betty loved anything that had to do with her grandkids or animals. She was at every event rain or snow for grandkids and cheering as loud as she could in the stands. And loved to drive her husband crazy any time she brought home a cat, goat, horse anything she could find. 

Visitation will be held Friday January 10th at Love Funeral home from 9am to 9pm. 

The Funeral service will be held at 1pm Saturday January 11th at the Brushy Top Cowboy Church. Graveside at the Eldorado Cemetery following the service. The family requests memorials be made to the Christy Robinson Arendt Memorial Scholarship- c/o Barbara Arendt P.O. Box 234, Eldorado, Tx. 76936

Phil Tucker arrived in his heavenly home on January 9, 2025, in San Angelo Texas.

Phil was born on December 6, 1945 in Clovis, N.M. Phil graduated from Tulia High School in 1964, and played in the Texas High School All State Game after graduation. Phil was recruited by all of the South West Conference schools and ultimately accepted a football scholarship to Texas Tech. As a 3 year starter he was selected as first team All American and All SWC in 1967. He was later inducted into The Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 1992 and the SWC Hall of Fame in 2019. He played one year for the Edmonton Eskimoes in the Canadian Football League.

Phil was a member of Phi Delta Theta at Texas Tech and remained friends with fraternity brothers for the rest of his life. After his playing career, Phil coached football in west Texas until 1975 when he moved his family from Idalou, TX to Brownfield, TX and entered the private business sector. In 1993 Phil returned back to coaching and retired from Cameron Yoe in 2010 after 22 years total of coaching and inspiring young athletes and students. Throughout his life, Phil held a special place in his heart for people who served in the military, firefighters, police and teachers and often secretly performed acts of kindness for those people. Phil had a talent for softening the mood with his wit and humor and often introduced himself as "The George Straight".

Phil was preceded in death by his father, Richard Tucker, his mother Virgina Tucker and his brother, Jeff Tucker. Phil is survived by his daughter, Carrie Henson and her husband Chris of San Angelo, TX and their children Sullivan and his wife Erin Henson of Dallas, TX, Addison Henson of College Station TX, and Channing Henson of San Angelo, TX; Son Chad Tucker and his wife Kristin of Lubbock and daughter Tess Tucker of Lubbock, TX; Son Conley Tucker and his wife Martha of San Angelo Texas and daughters Dacey Tucker of Austin, TX, Paisley Tucker of Clyde, TX; also by the mother of his children, Carol Howell of Ruidoso, NM.

We are forever grateful for the help and loving care of the direct care staff of Lyndale of San Angelo, Shannon Hospital, Ballinger Skilled Nursing, and the Baptist Memorial System, as well as friends and family that have loved our father so well.

We invite those who wish to honor Phil's passion for Texas Tech Athletics to make a contribution to the newly established Phil Tucker Athletics Endowment. This fund will continue his legacy by supporting the future of Texas Tech Athletics, A cause that brought him great joy and pride. Gifts made in Phil's memory can be made to the Red Raider Club via Check with memo line "Phil Tucker" and mailed to the address below. Online gifts can also be made with the memo line "Phil Tucker". Thank you for celebrating Phil's life and his unwavering love for the Red Raiders. Wreck Em !

Red Raider Club ATTN : Vicki Ware 2508 6th Street

Lubbock TX 79409

Memorial Service for Phil Tucker will be conducted on January 18th at 11 AM at the Kent Hance Chapel, 17th & University on Texas Tech University's campus.

The family requests if you would like to send a floral arrangement to please send any arrangements to the place of service which is listed above.

Homer Wilburn "Bill" Phillips passed into the loving arms of his Savior on January 9, 2025. He was 96 years old. Bill was born on September 17, 1928 in Abilene,TX to parents Minnie Maudeen and William Adra Phillips. He had been a resident of San Angelo for 51 years.

Bill grew up in Abilene, TX. After a short stint in the United States Marine Corps, he joined the US Navy at the tender age of 17. He served for 20 years in active duty and 10 years in the Naval Reserves. During his time in the Navy, he got his GED and learned skills such as aircraft mechanics that would serve him in later years of employment. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Chief Petty Officer "Wild Bill" Phillips, as he was called, traveled to places such as Kodiak, Alaska, and his many adventures were shared with his family, much to their delight. After his honorable discharge from military service, Bill lived in Bedford, TX and worked at LTV, where he worked on and inspected helicopters and aircraft. After moving to San Angelo, Bill worked at the former Mitsubishi Aircraft as a mechanic before becoming a quality assurance inspector at Ethicon, where he remained for 15 years. He had a thirst for knowledge and loved to read and teach himself new skills, which he often became proficient at.

Bill had two previous marriages before marrying the love of his life, Laurie Hope Pearson, on December 9, 1989. They fell in love while attending the same Sunday School, and made Christ the head of their relationship. They loved going to church together, and serving their community, church family, and the Lord. They are members of Calvary Baptist Church in San Angelo. Bill was a loving husband to Laurie and they enjoyed 35 beautiful years of marriage and happy memories. He is the father of three children, Randy, Meagan, and John, and grandfather to four grandchildren. He had a great love for the Lord and cherished His Word, memorizing numerous Bible quotes that he loved to share with his family and others. He enjoyed working outside in the yard, spending time with his family, reading the Bible, church activities, and hanging out with his kitty, Hobo.

Bill is survived by his loving spouse, Laurie, of San Angelo; children Randy (Lucy) Phillips of Dallas, TX, Meagan Dekkar of Lansdale, PA, and John (Jennifer) Phillips of Royse City, TX; grandchildren Krista Yeakey of Seagoville, TX, Alana Medina of Lansdale, PA, Matthew Phillips of Royse City, TX, and Philip "Bubba" Walker of Georgia; many friends and church family, and beloved kitty, Hobo. He is predeceased by his parents, Minnie Maudine Knapp and William Adra Phillips; his siblings, Ruby Mae, Otis, Ophelia “Pat”, Samuel Preston “Pete”, Adra William, and Milburn Curtis.

Arrangements have been made with Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on January 13, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM- friends and family are encouraged to attend. A memorial service will be held on January 14, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in San Angelo. The service will begin at 11 am and will be officiated by Pastor Bobby Roger and Associate Pastor Jamie Rouse.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and assistants who cared for Bill at Shannon Hospital and Regency House; Hospice of San Angelo; and special thanks go out to Bill and Laurie's church family at Calvary Baptist for their love and support at this difficult time.

Fair seas and following winds, Bill….we love you so much and will miss you greatly.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

John 11:25-26