Rafalita “Rita” Sarabia Ybarra, 73, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in San Angelo. Rafalita, affectionately known as “Rita” was born March 17, 1951, in San Angelo, Texas to Octaviano and Delores Maciel Sarabia. She grew up in San Angelo and at a young age started working at The San Angelo State Supported Living Center. Rita worked her way up to Supervisor of Patient Care over the years and retired in 2002 after over 35 years of dedicated service. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Rita was always very self-sacrificing to any of her family members in need, especially as a young girl by taking care of her siblings when they were little. Rita was a very caring and giving person and loved not only helping her family members but was quick to always show her love and support. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and being outdoors and keeping her home clean and organized. Her great love and devotion to her family will always be cherished and she will remain in our hearts forever! Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Octaviano and Delores, her brother Pete Sarabia, and Esteban C. Ybarra, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Steve W. Bradshaw, of San Angelo; her two sons, Randy Ybarra, and his wife Molly, and Mark Ybarra and his wife Brenda, all of San Angelo; her Grandchildren, Evan Ybarra, Ray Ybarra and Max Ybarra, all of San Angelo; her Brother, Otto Sarabia, Jr. of San Angelo; her sisters, Mary Dominguez, of San Angelo, Rosa Saunders, of San Angelo, and Elsa Ritter and her husband William “Butch” Ritter, of San Angelo; one uncle and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The Rosary will be at 6:00 P.M., Monday, March 3, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Otto Sarabia, Emilio Saunders, Ray and Max Ybarra and Elijah and Izaiah Allen.

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

Mary Ann Lara, of San Angelo passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on May 22, 1962, in San Angelo, Texas to parents Pedro Plascencia Lara, Sr. and Juanita Arispe Lara. Mary had one brother Pedro Pete Lara, Jr. and his wife Maria Lara and two sisters, Susie Lara and Lisa Munoz. She met her partner Alex Carrillo in 1991. Mary attended Central High School and proceeded into a career as a cook at Community Hospital for over 30 years. Mary enjoyed reading, baking, cookouts and camping. She also loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and believed every year was their year. Mary was a loving, caring and simple soul and we will dearly miss her! Those left to cherish her memory are her partner, Alex Carrillo; her children, Sophia Bara and husband, Diego Bara, Fernando Lara and his fiancée McKinnzie Blackwood, and Angie Carrillo; her grandchildren; Damon and Alexander Bara, Andrew, Taylor, Kimber and Marisa Lara, and Xavian, Asia and Evan Perez; her Parents, Pedro P., Sr. and Juanita Lara; her siblings, Pete Lara, Jr. and wife Maria, Susie Lara and Lisa Munoz; many nieces and nephews, Stephanie Lara, Sylvia Arambula, Bryan Anthony Lara, Johnathan Lara, Michael Lara, Adrianna Munoz, Enrique Munoz, Isaac Munoz and Abigail Munoz; and many great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews. In honor of her wishes, there will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at 52 E. 22nd Street, San Angelo, Texas 76905.

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

Patsy Joan Brown Revell of San Angelo passed away peacefully on February 25th surrounded by family. Pat was born on April 2, 1930 in Talpa, Texas to Frankie and Roy Brown. She attended school in Abilene, Texas and upon graduation attended business school. Pat’s success resulted in a lifetime career in banking. She married Don Revell on April 17, 1948, and, together, they enjoyed 61 wonderful years of marriage. Pat and Don were partners in life as much as at the bridge table, raising two beloved daughters and building a home for their family from Stamford, to Abilene, to San Angelo.

Throughout her life, Pat devoted herself to her family and her faith. A woman of strong mind, sharp wit, and steadfast character, Pat was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church, serving as a youth leader, alongside Don, in Stamford, Texas and a board member in San Angelo. She was a member of the Cheers Sunday School Class in San Angelo for many years. Her civic involvement included PEO, where she served as President for multiple terms. She also delivered Meals for the Elderly and tutored for San Angelo ISD. Pat’s interests included: baking, candy making, sewing, following Texas Rangers baseball, and, of course, playing bridge, with both weekly bridge days and beauty shop appointments as non-negotiable. Pat and fellow Cheers member, Carl Menzies, enjoyed a cherished relationship for ten years following the deaths of their spouses.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband (Don), parents (Frankie and Roy Brown), two brothers (Roy and Jerry Don Brown), and one sister (Jean Dawson), as well as one granddaughter (Emily Erin Brown), and Carl Menzies. Survivors include her daughter Lori and husband Jeff Boyd of Chriesman, Texas, and daughter Sheri and husband Bryan Brown of San Angelo. She is also survived by her four grandchildren—Claire and Ian Matthews of Clifton, Virginia; Olin Boyd of Houston, Texas; Hannah Brown and Bryce Pfingsten of San Angelo; and Madalyn and Christopher Serrano of Omaha, Nebraska—and great grandchildren Graeme, Steeli, and Wade Stokes.

Meals for the Elderly, Concho Valley Paws, West Texas Rehab, and First Methodist Church Columbarium Fund were favored charities of Pat. There will be a service celebrating her life at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 3rd at First Methodist Church.

David Jaso Sepulveda, 63, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Born on November 15, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to Alejandro and Jesusa Sepulveda. David attended Alta Loma Elementary, Lee Junior High, and Central High School. He worked for several years at Reece Albert, Inc., before beginning his 24-year career with the Texas Department of Transportation, from which he later retired.

David married Janelle Smith on September 6, 1980, and together they had three children: Davy, Stacy, and Jessica.

David will always be remembered for his big, beautiful smile and quick wit that could bring laughter to any room. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, always putting his family first. "Papa" was devoted to his children and grandchildren, the pride and joy of his life. He was a constant presence at Makayla and Mila’s volleyball games and Sully’s basketball games, always cheering them on with enthusiasm. He loved to make memories with them, often rigging up fun concoctions for the kids to play with or on.

A proud member of the Pan American Golf Association, David was passionate about the game of golf. While he wasn’t necessarily the best player, he cherished the camaraderie with his golf buddies, traveling across Texas and the United States to enjoy the game and the friendship that came with it. In addition to golf, David had a deep love for travel, particularly enjoying trips to the beautiful beaches of Florida and San Diego. He was also a proud Harley Davidson enthusiast, relishing long motorcycle rides with family and friends.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Jesusa “Jessie” Sepulveda; father-in-law, Doyle T. Smith; mother-in-law, Helen Smith; and nephews, Matthew and Mark Drury.

He is survived by his father, Alejandro “Alex” Sepulveda; his loving wife of 45 years, Janelle Smith Sepulveda; his siblings, Linda Garcia, Margie Suniga, Alex Sepulveda Jr., Crystina Perez, Richard (Sylvia) Sepulveda, Connie (Danny) Lopez, Ernesto (Tiek) Sepulveda, Alejandro (Rosalinda) Marquez, and Alma Lopez; his children, Davy (Krystal) Sepulveda, Stacy (Eric) Bryan, and Jessica (Nathan) Burditt; his beloved grandchildren, Makayla and Mila Burditt, and Sullivan Bryan; as well as many aunts, uncles, nephews, and close cousins.

A Celebration of David’s life will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, the family invites all to join them for a celebration lunch at The Chadbourne, 300 N. Chadbourne St.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Pan American Scholarship Fund or a charity of your choice.

Jesus Alvarez Ramos, age 87, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

A rosary for Jesus will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home, 435 West Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903. A funeral service will occur Monday, March 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Mary's Catholic Church, 7 W Ave N, San Angelo, TX 76903. A graveside service will occur Monday, March 3, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, 4989 FM Highway 1223, San Angelo, TX 76905.

Rita Jane Sloan Stracener, 87, of San Angelo, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

She was born on April 18, 1937 in Johnson City, TX to Ben and Katherine Hallford.

Jane married Max Sloan on February 11, 1956 and had two children, Mark Sloan of Carlsbad, TX and Cathy Sloan Longoria of Mertzon, TX.

She is preceded in death by Max Sloan; Her parent’s, Ben Hallford and Kate Till; Stepfather, TJ Till; Sister, Bobbie Stueler; and Two brothers, Sonny Till and Butch Till.

Left to cherish Jane’s memory is one son, Mark Sloan, and his daughter, Michele Sloan; One daughter, Cathy Sloan Longoria, and her husband, Rudy Longoria; Grandson, Matt Longoria married to Brooke Poehls Longoria with two daughters, Mabrie Jay and Steeley Max; Grandson, Josh Longoria married to Amber Schnitzer Longoria with two sons Nathaniel and Ezra, and one daughter Aubrey; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 28th at Johnson’s Funeral Home at 1 pm with burial to follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Surviving children would like to extend a grateful thanks to Norma and Cynthia with San Angelo Nursing and Rehab along with Chaplin Gary Allen with Interim Hospice. A special thanks to TJ Till for fulfilling “Aunt Jane’s” wishes to play her favorite gospel songs.

Lydia M. Barajas, age 72 of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Eldorado Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Ramiro Barajas, Sr., sons Jesse, Ramiro, Jr., Joe and Lee David Barajas, and sister Marina Castillo.

Lavonne (Voni) Vanveghel, age 65 of Sonora passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Memorial services are pending at Love Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons Chris Olson and Tyrel Homra, brother Darrell Olson and sister Karrie Doherty.

Maria Josefina Zile, 74, passed away on Sunday, February, 23, 2025.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Zile was born on March 28, 1950 in Caracas, Venezuela to Alirio Blanco and Alais Pacheco. Maria graduated from Andres Bello Catholic University on October 4, 1974 in Caracas and from the University of Oregon on September 6, 2003 with a masters degree. She married Kenneth Zile on July 27, 1978 in St Petersburg Beach, FL. He passed away on May 19, 2011 after 33 years of marriage. Maria was a Spanish teacher at Peoria ISD in Peoria, Arizona before retiring from Crow-Applegate-Lorane High School in Eugene, Oregon in 2010. After retirement, Maria moved to San Angelo and was a substitute teacher for many years.

Maria was an extraordinary mom who loved her children with no end, always accepting others with open arms. She had a passion for teaching, reading, being the best Mima, being outdoors and watching her grandkids play sports. She also loved everything Egyptian, Reading, Bonanza, Indiana Jones and other movies and shows from that era. She was a devoted Catholic. Maria was passionate, sweet, loving, selfless, stubborn, and spicy. She was her dad's little "Chirelito" she lived life for every happy moment and to the fullest. She was a great conversationalist. Maria was always so happy, smiling and laughing. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Maria Teresa Blanco.

Maria is survived by two children, Moriah Morgan and husband Jason of Salem, Oregon and Melanie Morrison and husband Brandon of San Angelo; four siblings, Josefina Blanco de Cornejo and husband Jose Lorenzo Cornejo of Caracas, Venezuela, Marta Blanco of Miami, Florida, Aracelis Blanco of Atlanta, Georgia, and Cristina Blanco de Santana and husband William Santana of Cumana, Venezuela; and six grandchildren, Tyrell Morgan, Kenneth Morgan, Kari Ann Morgan, Soriah Morrison, Cierra Morrison, and Brodie Morrison.

Joe C. League, 87, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Rev. Cyndi Young, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Joe League was born March 18, 1937 in Gilmer to Joe L. and Gertrude League. Joe was a 1954 graduate of Hamlin High School. Joe married Bette Teague on November 18, 1958 in Hamlin. She preceded him in death on October 8, 2019. Joe was a pumper for Fortune Production for 15 years retiring in 2007. He has been a San Angelo resident for 31 years moving from Snyder. Joe was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Scottish Rite member. He was also a cherished member of the Concho Valley Wood Turners Club, whose passion for wood turning and dedication to the craft were unparalleled. His unwavering commitment to sharing his knowledge and skills left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Joe was a loving father and friend. He loved working with wood and watching John Wayne movies.

Survivors include two sons, Joe F. League and wife Paula of Midland, and Jim C. League of Toccoa, Georgia and Karen League of Inlet Beach, Florida; two grandchildren, Cason League, and Gabby League.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mickey McDonough, Club President, of the Concho Valley Wood Turners Club for further education and support for aspiring woodturners. Mickey can be reached at 325-450-0142.

Joe's memory will forever be a guiding light to those who continue to turn the wood and shape the future.