Karen Marie Hord, 64, of San Angelo, Texas, died in San Angelo under the care of Hospice on November 9th, 2024. 

She was born in Pecos, Texas to Joe Kelly and Thelma Hillin and raised by her Aunt Lela Nance and Uncle Pete Nance. Karen attended The University of Texas at Austin before marrying Ronnie Hord. Karen and Ronny were married on May 29, 1982, and had two sons, Ronald Ian and Kelly Shea. Karen helped Ronny build their family business while raising their two sons. 

Karen was preceded in death by Ronald Ian Hord in 2004, and Ronny Hord in 2021. She is survived by her son Kelly Shea Hord, wife Briana Hord, and their two children Violet Mae and Augustus Shea. 

Visitation for Karen will be Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Johnson’s Funeral Home from 5 pm-7 pm. Graveside service will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 2pm on Friday, November 15,2024.

The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo for their outstanding care through the end of Karen’s life.

Kitty Nurre, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away after a spirited battle with cancer and went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Nov. 10, 2024, in San Angelo.

Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Eunice and George Henry Brown Sr., Kitty spent much of her early life there with her parents and three younger brothers, G.H. Jr., Raymond and Claude. That was also where she was first grounded in her strong Catholic faith that sustained her throughout her life.

Kitty met the love of her life, Tom Nurre Sr., while he was in technical school at Keesler AFB in nearby Biloxi. Despite him being a Yankee from Iowa, he made enough of an impression during USO dances and other outings that they maintained a long-distance relationship through letters during his first Air Force assignment in Alaska. Tom and Kitty were married in her hometown on Dec. 26, 1963.

But just as the Air Force had brought them together, it also kept them apart while Tom served solo overseas assignments for much of their early marriage. They eventually reunited for an assignment in San Angelo, where their first two children, Mary and Tom Jr., were born. That’s also where the nomadic part of Kitty’s life as an Air Force wife really began. Next up was an assignment in the Philippines, a year on the Nurre Family farm in Iowa while Tom served during the Vietnam War, and an assignment to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, where their third child, Virginia, was born.

With her family complete, Kitty then enjoyed her favorite assignment, four years in England, where she fell in love with everything from the people to the culture to the antiques to the chocolate. That was followed by further stops in San Antonio, Alaska, England, San Angelo, Virginia and San Antonio again, after which she and Tom retired back in San Angelo. 

Throughout all of her travels and retirement, Kitty was a devoted wife, mother, caretaker, counselor and confidante and the foundation of her family. She was active in various Catholic Women’s groups and also enjoyed sewing and many other crafts, flower gardening, decorating the house for seasons and holidays, and reading. Later, her favorite hobby was becoming “Nana” and helping raise her three grandkids, Vince, Vicky and Cathy van Tuil, in Colorado. They will carry her love and positive influence with them forever.

Kitty is survived by her husband, Tom; their daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Steve Snyder; their son and daughter-in-law, Tom Nurre Jr. and Nana Laird; their daughter, Virginia; their three grandkids; and her brother, Claude Brown.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the folks at Shannon Home Health and St. Gabriel’s Hospice, who took such great care of Kitty in her final days. 

A Celebration of Life memorial will be held for Kitty on Friday, Nov. 22, at Johnson’s Funeral Home with visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by a brief service at 2 p.m. and visitation until 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the San Angelo Christians in Action organization.

Dolores Navarro Veliz -- Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 87.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Benito Rojas, officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Dolores was a courageous and loving woman and would happily open her home to those most in need, helping to raise some of her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was known for making the best tamales in San Angelo, and was proud her clientele included lawyers, police officers and military personnel here in San Angelo to people traveling from Dallas and Kansas.

Mom was always a hard worker. She worked her entire life up until she was 80 years of age. Her jobs included the San Angelo City Bus Center, Levi's Strauss, and Concepts of Care. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, sewing, cooking for her family especially at holidays. She always had an open seat at her table.

Born November 20, 1936, she was the second oldest child and eldest daughter of Preciliano and Leonor Navarro. She was born in San Angelo, TX and resided here her entire life. She was preceded in death by her siblings Miguel Navarro, Catarina N. Ortiz, Alvina N. Melendez, Elvira N. Garcia, Alicia N. Calderon, Carmen N. Perez and Ignacia N. Arteaga. She was also lovingly greeted in heaven by her oldest son, Joe Adam Torres, and beloved grandson, Vincent Montemayor Ramirez.

She was the wife of the late Francisco M. Veliz and is survived by four daughters, Sandra Brock and husband Charlie, Delia Navarro of Louisiana, Alma Montemayor Ramirez and husband Danny, and Elena Veliz Rincon and husband Gabriel of Georgia; a son, Raymond N. Torres and wife Diana; and a grandson who she raised, Johnny M. Chappa Jr. of Garland; two brothers, Preciliano Navarro, Jr. and Juan Navarro; she was blessed with an abundance of grandchildren and from there, her family tree grew to include great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. All of whom she loved dearly.

All those who were blessed to have known Dolores would tell you she was a strong-willed woman, a special gift from heaven. She wanted to recognize the grandchildren closest to her, nieces and nephew that she helped raise or opened her home to: Lydia Navarro, Ruben Navarro, Frank & Sandra Baca, Janie Navarro Trejo, Betty Navarro Pena of Abilene, Nellie Armstead of San Antonio and Art Arteaga.

Pallbearers are her First-Generation grandsons Johnny M. Chappa, Jr., Ruben Navarro, Frank Baca, Raymond L. Torres, Nicholas M. Rincon and nephew, Art Arteaga.

Mom had such a soft heart for children in need. It was her desire that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. To Donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital, go to www.stjude.org.

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"Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all."

Patricia Quale-Bright, 75, peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on October 24, 2024 in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on October 5, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas to Rollie Dee Odum Sr, and Christine Odum.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Scott Odum. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Tom Bright; her brother, Rollie Dee Odum Jr of San Antonio; her daughter, Deja Armstrong, husband Douglas and their six children: Emma, Erik, Ellie, Everson, Elisha and Egan; her son, Dhamon Quale of Austin; and five wonderful step children: Stephen Bright, wife AnaLisa and their two children Jeremiah and Cameron; Jason Bright, wife Amanda and their two children Lily and Tommy and unborn Travis; Randye Dunlap, partner Scott and her son Trey Baker; Leigh Bright Paille and her sons Jarett and Clayton; Carrie Ledet and her son Luke; her sister in law Ponda Rodrigue; niece Summer (Odum) Johnson, husband Aaron of Killeen, and their two sons: Jaeden and Aaryon. Patricia is also survived by her Aunt Ann Boisse; cousins Tawana Boisse, Tulisha Bennett, husband Casey and their daughter AnnMarie Bennett; as well as several dear cousins. In addition, “Pat” is survived by many New York relatives from her first marriage to Ralph Quale: brother in law Skip and his wife Karen; nephews Chris, Scott, Grant, Michael, Jesse, Max and her niece Chrissy.

Patricia grew up in Mereta, attended Fairview School, Edison Junior High and Central High School in San Angelo. She was a bit of a tomboy with a beautiful singing voice. She and her dear brother Dee made a lifetime of memories. Once, they were in a car accident while Patricia was driving. Before her parents arrived, Sister hit Brother in the head with her shoe so that her parents would be too worried about him to get mad at her. In the 8th grade, a smitten Tom Bright let Patricia borrow his baseball glove and they went on to attend several school dances together. They would part ways for several decades before finding their way back to each other.

After high school, Patricia spent most of the next 25 years raising her children Deja and Dhamon with her husband Ralph in the Buffalo, New York area. During those years, Patricia was always working when the family needed extra money. She was a pro at helping with school projects and never missed an activity her kids were involved in. Patricia loved to listen to the gospel music of Andrae Crouch on full volume while cleaning the house, working in her garden, or picking strawberries with her children.

When she relocated to Texas in the mid 1990’s, Trish and Tom found each other again. They worked together to remodel her home and were married on March 16, 2005. They spent time together traveling and cooking masterpieces from their chuck wagon, The Bertie Bell. Granny T adored all of her grandchildren and always made sure that her home was stocked with special treats, a magical toy table, and a gravel pit for endless hours of outdoor fun. She created lasting memories for her family around the Annual Pops Concert and Evening Christmas Light Parade, Thanksgiving and Christmas. She loved being known and loved as Granny T by her entire church family at Open Door Family Fellowship. (And she always made sure the church children didn’t take too much dessert at lunch).

Trish was an amazing cook, and rarely created a meal the same way twice. She was faithful, thoughtful, generous, and curious. She loved bright colors, big jewelry and her insect pins. One never knew what she was going to say, whether it would be profound, in song, hilarious, or outlandish. Trish would often tell people, “I’m sorry I said that, but I see life in cartoon.”

A Memorial Service for Patricia will take place at 2:00 in the afternoon, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A livestream will be available on Harper Funeral Homes youtube page for those unable to attend in person. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Patricia Bright to Open Door Family Fellowship, PO Box 3989, San Angelo, TX 76902.