Obituaries

Jun 26, 2023

Lucille Elizabeth Fischer Rohmfeld, age 86, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas.

Lucille was born June 23, 1937, at home in Miles, Texas, to Wilhelm “Willie” and Isabella (Halfmann) Fischer, the eighth of ten children.

Lucille married Dennis T. Rohmfeld, Sr., on September 15, 1953, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...

Jun 26, 2023

Gayle Ann Hovorak, 76, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Hendrick Medical Center, in Abilene.

She was born Thursday, October 31, 1946, in Ballinger, to John and Alexia Hovorak. Gayle graduated from Paint Rock in 1965.  After graduation she began a career that lasted 36 years at Ethicon. She had a great...

Jun 25, 2023

Danny Ray Eldred 69, of Ballinger, Texas, was surrounded by his loved ones when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2023.

Danny is survived by his wife Leta Jan Eldred of 45 years, two sons: Danny Shane Eldred and Joseph Aaron Eldred, Daughter-In-Law, and wife to Joseph: Alexis Anona Eldred, Brother:...

Jun 21, 2023

Victor Garcia Valenzuela, Jr., 43, of Abilene died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Matador, Texas.

He was born on Thursday, August 30, 1979. To Victor Garcia Valenzuela, Sr. and Brenda Garcia Reece in Florence, Arizona. Victor married Sheree Carter, on June 18, 2018. He was an equipment operator for RES, and a member of Radiant Life Church...

Jun 1, 2023

Clarence Gray of San Angelo Texas passed away at home on June 1, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 24, 1939, in Telegraph Texas to William Mack Gray and Hattie Kay Hensley. At the time of his passing Clarence was a retired LCDC who worked over 20 years with the Tom Green County Residential Treatment Center. He...

May 23, 2023

Harvey William Droll, 101, of Rowena, Texas, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas.

He was born on February 24, 1922, to William and Freda (Glass) Droll in Rowena, Texas. Harvey attended school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Rowena through his freshman year before finishing high school in Ballinger with the...

May 17, 2023

Carl G Jones, 85, of Bronte, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo.

He was born on July 3, 1937, to Felix and Myrtle (Phipps) Jones, in O’Donnell, Texas. Carl married Carole Coleman on October 3, 1998, in Greenville. He worked for U-Joints selling truck parts for 40 years before retiring...

May 17, 2023

We rejoice in her victory and share her belief that God’s promise is true.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – Psalm 116:15

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May 16, 2023

Jesse Monroy Martinez, 67, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Jesse was preceded in death by his mother Bertha Martinez and his brother Roberto Martinez.

He is survived by his significant other Antonya and his son Johnny.  He also leaves behind his brothers, Mike Martinez, Johnny Martinez, Joe Martinez, and Felix...

May 14, 2023

Barbara Ann Odom, 78, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Rowena.

She was born on July 12, 1944, in California, to Clarence and Laverne (Conley) McNaley. Barbara married Ed Odom, on March 31, 1964, in Ballinger and together they shared 38 years before his...

May 11, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Smith, 79, of Millersview, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  A full obituary will follow. Services will be held at a later date.

Apr 29, 2023

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Edleen Agnes Pfluger Buxkemper, age 96, of Rowena, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Edleen was born in Pflugerville, Texas on December 12, 1926. She was the youngest child of Edmund Ernest and Clara (Kurzman) Pfluger. She attended many schools in her early life, including the Rowena...

Apr 28, 2023

Willie Howard Harris, 76, of Voss, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Tuesday, December 3, 1946, to Jesse and Clio Cynthia (Barnes) Harris, in Jackson County, Tennessee. Willie married Thresa Jarrell on July 27,...

Apr 26, 2023

Thomas Anthony Rico, 59, of Blythewood, South Carolina, formerly of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Thomas was born October 7, 1963, and was raised by his beloved grandparents, Julia and Dimas Rico. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Becky Ramos, on January 5, 1985,...

Apr 26, 2023

Mary Gaitan Soto, 89, of Ballinger, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born September 16, 1933, in Rowena, Texas to Francisco and Sarah (Soto) Gaitan. Mary married John Soto on June 21, 1952, in Rowena and together they shared 62 wonderful years before...

Apr 24, 2023

On April 24, 2023, Catherine Bailey passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Catherine was born on October 10, 1941, in Ballinger, TX to Edna Margaret Keaton and James Albert Witt, completing the family as the youngest of four children. On June 6, 1959, Catherine married the love of her life, Jessie Lee...

Apr 18, 2023

William ‟Bill” Richard Matatall, 82, passed away at Arbor Terrace in San Angelo, Texas on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

He was born on Friday, February 14, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi, the son of Freeman and Zona (McQueary) Matatall.  After graduating from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas, Texas, Bill honorably served his country by enlisting in the...

Apr 8, 2023

Emilia Teresa Cardon Rangel, 88, of Ballinger passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Saturday, January 5, 1935, to Jose and Facunda (Zapote) Cardon, in El Deca Cardonal, Mexico.  Emilia married Modesto Rangel and they shared 34 years together before he passed away in 1990.

Emilia was a...

Mar 30, 2023

Martha Jo Parish of San Angelo passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was surrounded by her children at her home as she passed on to meet her Lord and Savior.

Born in Ballinger, Texas, on November 16, 1924, Martha was the daughter of Wesley and Allie Conner Reese. Growing up in Ballinger, she was...

Mar 27, 2023

Jeffery Poland, 62, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Ballinger, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Midland, Texas after spending a wonderful weekend with family and friends that brought so much joy to his heart.

He was born on Thursday, October 6, 1960, to Lloyd and Arlene (Heathcott) Poland, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jeffery married his...