Michael E. Fullen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home at Lake Coleman, Texas, on April 2, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1945, in Coleman, Texas, to Howard Irvin Fullen and Evelyn Louise Mercer Fullen. Michael lived a life marked by hard work, family devotion, and a love for the outdoors.

Michael dedicated many years of his career to working as a lineman, displaying a strong work ethic throughout his professional journey. He was employed by the Coleman County Electric Cooperative, followed by the Hamilton County Electric Cooperative, and ultimately served for many years with the Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, from which he eventually retired. In 2011, after his retirement, Michael and his wife, Martha, moved to Lake Coleman, where they continued to build cherished memories together.

Their love story began on January 18, 1975, when Michael and Martha exchanged vows in her grandmother's home near Valera. Together, they celebrated 50 years of marriage, a milestone that reflects the deep bond they shared. Michael was a devoted husband and father, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. He is survived by his wife Martha Fullen, son Michael Fullen, Jr. and his wife Lucille, son Eric William Fullen and his wife Heather, and son Edward Duane Fullen. His grandchildren, Kolt Fullen, Ethan William Fullen, and Allison Renee Fullen, along with his great-granddaughter Mikaiah Fullen, brought immense joy to his life, as did his two step-grandchildren.

Beyond his family life, Michael upheld a sense of duty and honor through his military service. He served with pride in the United States Army, specifically in the esteemed 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, where he faced significant challenges and became a 100% disabled veteran due to exposure to Agent Orange.

Michael's personality shone brightly among family and friends, known for being hardworking, kind, and friendly. His interests spread beyond work; he enjoyed fishing, reading, and taking care of his yard, activities that brought him peace and fulfillment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Evelyn Fullen and brothers Richard Fullen and Eddie Fullen.

Michael E. Fullen’s graveside service, with military honors, will be held at Talpa Cemetery Pavilion in Talpa, Texas, on April 7, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Walter Williams of Eastland, officiating. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Please leave kind thoughts and condolences for the family on his obituary page at www.stevensfuneralhome.com. Stevens Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fullen family.

 

Betsy Sikes of Pecos, Texas passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Odessa Regional Medical Center. 

She was born on February 4, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to Geraldine and L.B.T. Sikes. Her two older brothers David and Richard welcomed her to the family.

Betsy attended school in Ozona and graduated with the class of 1970. While a student at Ozona High School, she participated in many extracurricular activities. Tennis and basketball were her favorites. She later went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in biology from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. She then began her lifetime career as a teacher and coach for Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District. As a high school science teacher and girls coach, Betsy held high expectations for her students and athletes, as well as for herself as a role model, going above and beyond to help all students. Betsy retired after faithfully teaching for 34 years. Even in retirement, Betsy diligently and thankfully responded to the call to tutor students at both the high school and junior high levels.

Betsy taught herself how to play golf while in Pecos at the short course in Pyote, Texas. She loved golf and coached several student golfers. She spent many years playing in various golf tournaments across West Texas and the Permian Basin. She won several ladies golf association city championships. Betsy played in numerous local and regional golf tournaments, competing as an individual as well as partnering with the young and old, men and women, carrying them to multiple victories with her ever-reliable golf skills and entertaining them with her great sense of humor.

Graveside services will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, at 2 pm at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to the charity of your choice that supports cancer or heart research and health. The family would also like to thank Odessa Regional Medical Center and Betsy’s best friends Tina Rhoads and Elizabeth Jones Upham who were her sisters in Christ and were always by her side. 

Betsy is preceded in death by her parents Geraldine and L.B.T. Sikes and her brothers David and Richard Sikes.

Betsy is survived by her niece Elizabeth Miller and great niece Natalie Miller of Abilene, Texas, nephew Michael Sikes of Rockwall, Texas, sisters-in-law Linda Sikes Chisholm of Abilene and Gay Sikes Gorman of Rockwall.

William Marvin Mohler Jr. went to be with our Lord on March 30, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas to William Mohler Sr. and Dorothy Mohler. Bill (Bimbo) attended Lake View High School and served his country in the Army. He is survived by daughter-Jessica Fuson and a beautiful granddaughter- Madison Boon, who brought so much joy to his life. Sister- Hazel Reed, Brother- Travis Mohler and sister-in-law-Vickie Mohler and Lots of nieces & nephews who loved him very much. He is preceded in death by wife Virginia Mohler, Son-David aka (Squirrel) Mohler, his parents, his brother- James Mohler & loving niece Kayla Uribe. Bill worked for Hirschfield Steel as a truck driver for many years, a job he had a passion for. Services will be held at West Side Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas on Thursday April 3rd, 2025 at 6:00pm. Please come and celebrate his life with family and friends. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all.

Carlos "Pops" Leija, 67, of San Angelo passed away on Monday, April 1, 2025.

Viewing will be from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, April 7, 2025 at Miles Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Leija was born on April 4, 1957 in Mereta to Jose Pepe and Guadlupe Leija. Carlos was married to Irma Gonzales for over 40 years. She died in 2019. Carlos worked in traffic control for the City of San Angelo for over 30 years. He loved fishing, drag racing, watching wrestling, cooking out and the Dallas Cowboys. Carlos was genuine, humble, caring, loving and always willing to help someone in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Antonio Leija.

Carlos is survived by two sons, Danny Leija and wife Jennifer and Juan Leija and fiance, Jessica; a brother, Raymond Leija; six grandchildren, Jalee Dianne Wiley, Scottie Soliz, Kortnee Leal, Kassidy Ruiz, Derrick Ruiz, and Dominick Ruiz; and four great grandchildren.

Pedro "Pete" Velasquez, Jr., 60, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in San Angelo.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Pete was born September 12, 1964 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Pedro and Ramona Hernandez Velasquez, Sr., he was one of 15 children. He moved to the United States with his family in 1973 in search of a better life. In 1980, Pete became a U.S. Citizen, which was an accomplishment that he was very proud of. He attended Julesburg High School in Julesburg, Colorado and graduated in 1982. Upon graduation Pete attended North Platte Community College in Nebraska and graduated in 1983. He moved to San Angelo in 1985 and started working at Hirschfeld Steel (W&W AFCO Steel) as a welder, where he was employeed for 40 years up until the time of his death.

Everyone that knew Pete would say he was a hard worker with an amazing work ethic. He was a great friend, and always took care of his family, from his parents down to his children. Pete enjoyed his garden and yard work, and always made sure they were thriving, he loved fishing, taking drives by the lake, enjoyed camping, and he found immense joy in caring for his animals and riding his horses.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lidia Castro, San Juana Velasquez, Santa Ramona Cancino; two brothers, Jose Velasquez, and Rosendo Velasquez.

Pete is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jessica Lara; two daughters, Byanka Garcia and husband Gabriel, and Liliana Velasquez; two sons, Nicholas Velasquez and Christian Lara; seven sisters, Rosaisela Huerta, Valentina Hernandez, Amalia Saenz, Marilu Garcia, Sonia Guerrero, Slyvia Moreno, Altagarcia Quintana; two brothers, Hervey Velasquez and Efrain Velasquez; seven grandchildren, Gabriel, Jr., Dominik, Raydyn, Levi, Nolynn, Noriah and Mia Renee.

 

Shirley Ann Waldrop, 88 of San Angelo passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025.

She was born October 8,1936 in San Angelo to Marvin and Myrtle Probst. Shirley was raised with horses and had a wonderful childhood growing up riding with her life-long and best friend Peggy Harris across the dusty streets of north Angelo and traveling to rodeos with her parents and older sister June. Shirley had two handsome little boys when she met the love of her life Lyndon Waldrop, who was a cowboy and fit right in with her passion of Rodeo and riding horses. Together they had another son and a few years later came a beautiful daughter. Shirley was a true cowgirl and loved traveling across the country rodeoing with Lyndon and the kids as much as they could. After many happy years Lyndon passed away leaving her very lonely. Three years later she met and married Coke Barrett and after Coke's passing she was blessed with a very special chihuahua companion named Sadee, whom she loved dearly. Shirley noted the highlight of her life was loving Jesus and hauling her children to rodeos.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Tuffy Waldrop and wife Sharon, Bub Waldrop and wife MaryAnn, Jeff Waldrop and wife Monya; her daughter, Beverly Waldrop; special niece & nephew, Kay and Kerry Bruton; step-son, Brian Barrett and wife Tammy; step-daughter, Kim Barrett; her grandchildren, Toby Waldrop and wife Emily, Zane Waldrop and wife Jennifer, Chelsea Waldrop and partner Alontae, Katy Villa and husband Robbie, Cody Waldrop and wife Tiffany, Shyanne Hopkins and husband Blaine, Shalynn Waldrop, Travis Baldillez and wife Alexus, Sadie Zesch and husband Michael, Madison Jarvis, Ashley Coble and husband Kyle and Brooke Ham; along with 12 great-grandchildren and many dear friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Myrtle Probst, her husbands, Lyndon Waldrop & Coke Barrett, her father and mother-in-law Barton and Winnie Waldrop, sister June Truex, and nephews Clay Willams and Bobby Willams.

The family would like to thank the Schleicher County Nursing Home and Concho Hearts Hospice for the love and care they showed Shirley during her short stay.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Robert Massie Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.

 

Henrietta James, 89, a beloved Mother, Nana and Great-grandma, of San Angelo passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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

Ms. James was born on February 4, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to Emanuel James and Minnie Lee Arrington.She grew up in Birmingham and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 17. Henrietta worked at Woodhill Chemical Plant for over 30+ years, retiring in 1999. She moved to Berlin, Pennsylvania in 2011 and then to San Angelo in 2021. Henrietta enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and casinos. She was a strong, independent, Opinionated, kind woman and enjoyed being around her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Henrietta married Robert Wellington of Berlin PA in 1978. Mr. Wellington passed away on July 18, 2021 at home in Berlin, PA.

She is survived by her many friends, relatives and family including her son, Carl James and wife Rosemary of San Angelo; 3 grandchildren, Carl James, Jr. of San Angelo, Christopher James and wife Norma of Redlands, California, and Dawn Jackson and husband Shawn of Denver, Colorado; and six great grandchildren, Patrick, Kenneth, McKenna, Madison, Dashawnna , and Shawn, Jr.

 

Charles Legon Reed, 60, departed his earthly home on Wednesday March 26th after numerous chronic medical conditions. He was born May 10, 1964, in San Angelo, TX to Julia F. Reed and Charles E. Reed. Charles attended public school in San Angelo, Texas.

Charles graduated from Concho Career Institute in San Angelo in April of 1989. He was certified in paint and body. Charles was also a certified welder. During Charles youthful years, he was an avid skateboarder and considered himself to be quite skillful despite his occasional tumbles. He had a love for cars, both luxury and sports. He worked with his father at his detail shop, detailing all sorts of vehicles he loved.

Charles leaves to cherish so many memories of love for his loving parents. His mother Julia F. Reed, his father Charles E. Reed (LaRue his other mother,) his brother Cealan Reed, of San Antonio, TX. He had a deep love for his sisters, Jeanette Reed, of San Antonio, TX, Detrina Solomon, of San Angelo, TX and Shawna Walker, of Lubbock, TX; his special Aunt Gloria DeWitt; his other father Al DeShields; his uncles, Milroy Daniels and Bill Daniels (Sherry); and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Reed, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daniels. Also preceding him in death was his beloved sister Venda Tolbert whom he cherished.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 4, 2025, at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ. The burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

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

 

Irene Curry Thorne, 97 passed away on March 3 2025. Irene was born in Bingham UT February 16 1928 to David and Enid Curry. Irene graduated from the University of Utah and became a School Teacher. She married Robert Neal Thorne and had three children, Anne Thorne, Jim Thorne, and David Thorne. Irene enjoyed quilting, cooking, was active in the book club. Irene loved dogs especially Great Danes. She later retired in Albuquerque NM. She is survived by her children, Anne Thorne and David Thorne, her beautiful grandchildren Delaney Thorne, Gabriel Thorne, Rachel Thorne, Wilder Thorne, and Candis Thorne.

Herlinda “Linda” Villarreal Gonzales was the oldest child of Evelio & Oralia Villarreal born on August 22, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas. 

On May 16, 1962, Linda married the love of her life, Alfred Gonzales. Together, they had three children, Alfred Jr., Theresa Lynn, and Donn Albert.

Linda worked for GTE, later Verizon and retired after more than 25 years of service. Working in CPR, Revenue Accounting, SSCC, and Assignment. While there, she was very proud of also serving as a Steward for the Communications Workers of America.

Linda developed many lifelong friends from her time at GTE who she remained good friends with until the day she passed.

Linda and Alfred enjoyed travelling together. During their many vacations they travelled to Florida, Georgia, Nevada, but their favorite state to travel to was California! 

From San Diego to Los Angeles, up the Pacific Coast Highway, to several National Parks, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and many places in between. And Las Vegas and Tahoe in Nevada.

Linda even traveled three times to Europe, and even went on several cruises.

While visiting at the Vatican, Linda was “accidently pushed” into an “Invitation Only” Mass with Pope John Paul II. And if you knew her you were not surprised.

Linda also loved shopping! She couldn’t resist sale, especially end of season sales that were 50%, and 75% off.

Linda was a devout lifelong Catholic. Her love of her Catholic faith was a treasured and a legacy gift from her parents, who were also devout Catholics. 

Linda was very active at St. Joseph’s. She was a member of the Alter Society, The Guadelupana’s Society, and was their Treasurer for four years. She was also a Eucharistic Minister. She was also in the ministry of preparing and serving meals for bereaved families.

Linda was very involved in ACTS for many years, serving as a Team Lead on many retreats. She received tremendous joy in serving others in this capacity.

Linda, to say the least, loved the privilege of serving. 

In Matthew 20:28, “Even as the Son of man has not come to be served, but to serve…”

Linda did this in many capacities.

Linda struggled on Ash Wednesday to receive her ashes, and continued to receive communion until she could not swallow anymore.

Linda’s determination and faith was strong, and unwavering.

For the last ten years of her life she was a dialysis patient. She was also cancer survivor. Due to complications of dialysis treatment, she was a frequent patient and had numerous procedures.

Linda was a very positive person. She never complained. She just persevered. She always had a constant smile on her face. She always had faith that everything would be okay.

Linda was a fighter.

Linda was a loving and supportive wife and mother. 

Linda was an even a better Grandma. 

The Best Grandma Ever!

Linda loved doting on her grandchildren. She went out of her way to make each and every one of them feel special their own special way.

Linda loved crafting, and was very artistic and creative. She accessorized many shorts, shirts and socks for her grandchildren.

As tired and exhausted as she was, she did not want to miss a thing. 

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Evelio and Oralia Villarreal, her grandparents Teodoro and Adella Castorena, and her son, Donn Albert Gonzales.

Linda is survived by her husband, Alfred Gonzales; her siblings Chris Hogeda, Marie Villarreal, and Evelio Jr and Abby Villarreal; her children Alfred Jr. and Sofia Gonzales, and their children Brianna, Amanda, and Sergio; Theresa Gonzales. and her children Monica and Emilio Jr. , Donn Alberts widow, Mary Gonzales, his children Cameron Gonzales and Megan Peters.

Great grandchildren Christopher Llanes, Angelo and Xavier Garcia, Adrian Vasquez and Aubrey Quintanilla. 

And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren who were loved by her.

Pallbearers will be Michael Aguilar, Roger Hogeda, Arthur “J.B.” Gonzales, Angelo and Xavier Garcia, and Adrian Vasquez.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 301 West 17th Street. Graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.