Lupe Moya Gonzales received her wings on October 24, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born to Julio Moya and Pauline Gutierrez on May 10, 1933. Lupe married Jilverto (Felix) Gonzales on October 18, 1951. From this marriage she had five children. Lupe worked various jobs as an optometrist assistant, head start aide, Angelo community lab tech, hair stylist, Levi Strauss and Ethicon, but her most treasured job was being a home maker and grandmother. It was always known that the loves of her life were her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Felix, her sons, Stevie and Baby Pete, and her siblings, Pete, Jessie, Joe, Mary and Connie. Lupe is survived by her children, Mary Ellen (Wink) Winkler, Patricia Ann (Charlie) Velasquez and Rachel (Chris) Shows; her nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Noel Moya, numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. The rosary will be at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Benito Rojas as celebrant. The burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the nurse’s aides from Lyndale, Stephanie Melendez and Shelly Lechuga.

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

Walter (Buddy) Wallace Gaston Jr., 74, of San Angelo, was called home on October 22nd, 2024. He was born on November 23rd, 1949 in San Angelo, TX to Walter Gaston and Nona Hall Gaston.

Buddy graduated from Central High School in 1968 and was a lifelong resident of San Angelo. Buddy and Robyn were married on September 15th, 2007 in Amarillo, TX. Buddy and Robyn were a devoted couple. They have been active members of Johnson Street Church of Christ. Robyn will cherish memories of all of their special family time, traveling the country, flying, and the simple times of sitting on the back porch and being together. His grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and unofficial grandchildren were his pride and joy. Buddy had a wonderful childhood, growing up on Webster Street and Waco Street in San Angelo. He also loved going to the Gaston family ranch near Tennyson. He served in the Army National Guard. Buddy cherished his memories of raising his children in the Santa Rita neighborhood. Buddy spent many years in San Angelo as a carpenter and general contractor. He was highly sought out in the community due to his experience and craftsmanship. He also enjoyed his time working for Templeton Construction, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Department of Transportation. His third love, beyond God and his family, was the world of aviation. He obtained his private pilot license and owned many airplanes. He built a Vans RV-9A in his carport with his son’s assistance that he used to take Robyn on many adventures.

He is survived by his wife, Robyn Gaston, his children Doran Gaston, Leslie Ashlock and her husband Ben, and Robert Skelton, his grandchildren Drew and Kate Ashlock, his brother Skipper Gaston and wife Susan, nephews Todd Burns and wife Marcela, Chris Hendricks and wife Laura, and Colin Gaston and wife Shannon, and niece Jennifer Gaston, father in law Robert Bennett, brother in law Evan Bennett and wife Angela, sister in law Cindy Larson and husband Tim, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Nona Gaston, sister Marilyn, and mother in law Marie Bennett.

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home, Monday, October 28th, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Johnson Street Church of Christ, Tuesday October 29th, 2024 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Angel Flight South Central, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or a charity of your choice.

His family would like to thank all of his healthcare team at Shannon Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, and KPC Promise Hospital. Thank you to the Angel Flight South Central pilots that flew Buddy and Robyn to Houston for appointments. He loved each of you just as much as you loved him.

Frances Boswell Sentell passed away peacefully at her home in San Angelo Tx and was called up to be with the Lord October 19th, 2024. Fran, known to so many as Momma Fran, always lived life to the fullest, saw the beauty in everything and everyone and truly believed in the tenant of, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" and we are all for the better for this.

Born 26 August 1931 to Douglas and Jewell Boswell in San Angelo Tx, Fran led a diverse and seasoned life with such a wide array of experiences that they all cannot be captured here. Fran did not have any biological children of her own but she did truly become a Mother and Grandmother to so many people throughout her life to include those of us that truly were able to call her “Mom”. Fran routinely opened her home to family, friends, and those in need of both short-term and long-term help and stays. She always looked forward to hosting people in her home for any occasion, especially during the holidays. Fran would even open her home up to young U.S. Service Members from Goodfellow AFB unable to get back to their home for the holidays. The level of affection and love that Fran so freely gave should be a lesson to us all. Frans love and positive influence that she has given to everyone will live on through others, but many may not know just how diverse and full the life that this amazing woman had.

Many may not know that one of Fran’s first jobs was as a model for Dillard’s department store. Through family photos we can also see her posing next to muscle and racing cars which was a passion of hers that never left her. She truly loved the excitement of enjoying fast cars, motorcycles, and airplanes. Even in her later years she would be eager to enjoy a ride and sports car with family and friends. Trail riding motorcycles was another activity she loved doing with family and friends in her younger years and she would be unapologetic in hitching rides in friends’ aircraft during her days at Day Aircraft Refinishing Services at the San Angelo Airport.

Fran’s true passion was in the service of others. From helping others with their taxes and bookkeeping needs using her CPA talents to being an avid supporter of local and state election offices for many years, Frans need to help others was unstoppable. She was heavily involved with several non-profit organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolutions, Samaritans Purse, and Meals for the Elderly where even in her own advanced years she would still support these causes and had no problem recruiting other to help her do it. No matter who you talk to, the one thing that is constantly heard from everyone is how Fran is known for her kindness, generosity, love for everyone and her faith in God.

Fran is widowed and preceded in death by husbands Douglas Tuggle, Billy Wayne Ramey, Charles Day, and John Sears Sentell and her Father and Mother, Douglas Wilson Boswell and Jewel McLemore Snow, Brother Mack Douglas Boswell and cousin Christell Sealey. Fran is survived by her sister Bonnie “Cayanne” Boswell, cousins Billy Sealey and Michele Sealey-Jeter, sons Carey Day, Chuck Day and Mica Greenwood, niece Brandy Kay Boswell and a multitude of grandchildren that she cherished and loved deeply. Fran openly said that she has outlived almost everyone in her life, and this is true! She lived life to the fullest, loved the deepest, and always had room in her heart for one more.

Fran Sentell will be interned at First Methodist Church Columbarium of San Angelo (Downtown) Saturday, Oct 26th at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial in celebration of Frans life at Sierra Vista Methodist Church in San Angelo at 12:00 pm. All Family, Friends and Loved Ones are invited and encouraged to attend and share your individual stories of Fran and her life well lived.

Rita "Pinkie" Estrada, age 89, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born on June 4, 1935, in San Angelo, she was the beloved daughter of John Aldrete Estrada, Sr. and Mary Enriquez. 

Rita, affectionately known as Pinkie, graduated from San Angelo High School in 1953. She dedicated her professional life to GTE, where she worked for 20 years. Beyond her career, Rita was a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she found great joy in teaching Catechism to children. Her nurturing spirit, infectious laughter, and zest for life, especially her love for dancing, left an indelible mark on all who knew her. 

Rita's life will be celebrated with a Rosary at Johnson's Funeral Home at 6 PM on Monday, October, 28, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. 

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate nurses, aides, and Pastor from High Plains Senior Care Hospice who cared for Rita in her final days. 

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John (Buddy) Estrada, Jr., and several cherished cousins and friends. 

Rita leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. She is survived by her sister Patricia Estrada Maldonado and sister-in-law Nancy Castanuela. Her memory will also be cherished by nieces Kristy Maldonado, Jessica Estrada, and Lisa Estrada; nephews John Maldonado (Alejandro) and Jesse Nava (Melissa); great-niece Elena; and great-nephews Michael Sevier, Marcus Estrada (Eileen), Eden, and Eva Estrada. 

Rita's warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith inspired all who were fortunate to know her. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Johnny Lee Hernandez Sr., age 63 passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Karl Lee “Corky” Smith, age 74, of San Angelo, Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 20th. Born on February 13, 1950, in Levelland, TX, to Bobby Joe and Mildred Louise Smith, Corky was a cherished member of his community and a beloved family man.

A proud graduate of Lakeview High School's Class of 1968, Corky pursued higher education at the University of Arlington, earning his Bachelor's degree. He dedicated his career to craftsmanship in cabinetry, co-owning S.S. Cabinet Shop and the Lone Wolf Pub, where he shared laughter and good times with friends for over 35 years.

Corky had two children and on May 28, 1995, Corky married the love of his life, Stacy who also had two children; together, they raised four wonderful children, creating a home filled with love and joy. Corky was a proud member of Masonic Lodge 1260 and the Suez Shrine Temple.

Known for his quick wit and infectious humor, Corky enjoyed socializing, traveling, and engaging in sports. Whether playing darts, pool, or sharing stories with friends, he had a gift for bringing people together.

Corky is preceded in death by his beloved parents, affectionately known as “Daddy Bob” and “Momma Lou,” as well as his cherished grandparents, Joe and Wilma Smith and David and Della James. He leaves behind a loving family: his devoted wife Stacy; children Jeff Smith, Christyna “Tyna” Smith, Gary Coleman, and Toyha (Paul) Harper; and grandchildren Hope Jacobs, Peyton Coleman, Jade Harper, Emery Harper, Kendall Coleman, Presley Harper, Grace Tibbetts, Brady Skidmore, Lana Barrington, and Tinley Barrington. He is also survived by his siblings, Larry (Barbara) Smith and Karen (David) Banks.

Open visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Johnson’s Funeral Home from 10 am – 8pm. A Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on October 25, 2024 in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will include John Perez, Rusty Payne, James Wimberly, Cliff Prescott, JD Gressett, Bruce Backlund, and Bill Whitesell, with the Suez Shriners serving as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Suez Shrine or an organization of your choice. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tye Hughston and the caring nursing staff of Shannon ICU for their exceptional support.

Corky’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bisente "Pac-man" Gaitan, Jr. He passed on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 57 in Houston, at MD Anderson Center, surrounded by his wife and family.

Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM with the Rosary at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Claudio Sanchez, officiating. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Church of Pentecost, 2028 Edmond Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76901. Burial to follow at Sterling City Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Bisente was born October 29, 1966 in Sterling City to Bisente and Alicia Gaitan.

Bisente was a dedicated and hard worker, he worked in construction, painting, and remodeling homes. He attended schools in San Angelo, Texas. Bisente loved lowriders and Cortez shoes and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He loved traveling and taking family vacations, he especially loved the lazy river at Six Flags and Sea World. Bisente loved having family cook-outs, shopping, going to flea markets and collecting hot wheel cars. Bisente is well known for his jokes and telling you a story that would turn into 3 different stories all at once. He was also known for his big heart and kindness, he would do anything for anyone, he would go out of his way for family and especially his children.

Bisente is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Juanita Pineda Gaitan; his parents; siblings, Ruben Gaitan, Richard Gaitan, Abel Gaitan, Cynthia Molina, Eva Gaitan; and one grandson Baby Jesse Brown.

Bisente is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Pearl Gaitan; his daughters, Emerald Gaitan Brown and husband Jesse, Ruby Gaitan and fiancé Xavier, and Alicia Gaitan all of San Angelo, Crystal Gaitan and Amanda Gaitan of Dallas; sons, Ben Gaitan and Eric Gaitan of Dallas; bonus sons that he raised and loved as his own, Jeremiah Montano and wife Julisalyn, Kevin Montano, Ayden Montano, Braden Montano and Caden Montano all of San Angelo; sisters, Debbie Gaitan and Gloria Valdez and husband Angel both of San Angelo; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jessiah and Jenesis Brown, Jonathan and Jonah Guevara, Jocelyn and Jaylynn Camacho; Xiolani Montano all of San Angelo, Forever Gaitan and several more grandchildren in Dallas; Aunt Esther and husband Joe Holguin of San Angelo; uncles, Joe Gaitan, Jr. of Lubbock and Gilbert Gaitan of San Angelo; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and his fur baby Boy Gaitan whom he cared for and loved dearly.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Brown, Jeremiah Montano, Kevin Montano, Ayden Montano, Braden Montano, and Caden Montano.

The family asks in honor of Bisente please wear Dallas Cowboys or Cholo attire on Friday.

Special thank you for all the prayers and support for Bisente Gaitan, Jr.

James Hal Neal, III, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1953 in Tulsa, OK to James Hal Neal, II and Mary Alice Maguire. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Marin Neal and niece, Audrea Tellez.

The family would like to send a special thank you for all those who made donations made in James' name and the food provided by First Baptist Church members. Another thank you goes out to all the friends that attended his graveside service that was held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Belvedere Memorial Park in San Angelo.  

Mr. Ollie Neille Sudduth passed beyond the sunset at his home in San Angelo, Texas on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was the son of William W “Smiley” Sudduth and Jewell Blanche (Taylor) Sudduth. He was 83 years old and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Ann Sudduth and his only son Todd Lee Sudduth and wife Chelsea who gave him three grandchildren: Clayton, Weston, and Novalee. Ollie was the oldest of four children: Rosanna and her husband Ronnie Sauer, William “Bill” Sudduth and his wife Toni, and Michael “Mike” Sudduth and his wife Kathy.

Ollie was a proud veteran of the US Army where he served as a Medical Specialist during the Vietnam War era. He graduated from Angelo State University in 1971 earning a BBA in Business Administration. He was a west Texas rancher for many years before running his own business as a contract welder for several oil and gas companies around the Permian Basin and Big Country areas and eventually settled on creating metal and horseshoe nail art pieces until his retirement.

Ollie took pride in his ability to break and train horses that were particularly difficult. He was a true “horse whisperer.” He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid Louis Lamour reader. His favorite books were westerns and Native American culture. Ollie loved to tell stories of his childhood and the years he spent on the ranch. He loved being a cowboy with his favorite horse, Snooper. He will be missed by all as he has saddled up Snooper once more and ridden beyond the sunset.

The family will be scheduling a memorial service to be held at a later date.