Juanita Galvan, 34, of Canyon, Texas and formerly of San Angelo, passed away on March 28, 2014 in Canyon. TX. A Prayer service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 in the "Remembrance Chapel" of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to Arnoldo Gutierrez and Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North. Survivors include her husband, Jaime Galvan of Canyon, her mother Raquel Ortiz of Mexico, two daughters, Kathy Muro of San Angelo and Belinda Mosqueda of Amarillo. Other survivors include two brothers, Alfredo Gutierrez and Salvador Gutierrez of Palau, Coah. Mexico and three sisters, Leonor Lara, Dulce Gutierrez and Alejandra Gutierrez all of Palau, Coah. Mexico.

Billy W. Pettit, 63 of Big Lake went to be with his Lord on Friday March 28, 2014 at a local care center.

Family visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Monday March 31, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Big Lake.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church n Big Lake with Rev. Larry Allen Young, officiating. Burial will follow at Stiles Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Billy was born April 25, 1950 in Big Lake to Japson and Dorothy (McWilliams) Pettit. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Catherine Rich on February 13, 1971 in Norwich, CT.

Pallbearers will be Sammy Dodd, Jack Blakley, Wade Daugherty,, Danny Love, David Chapman and Kyle Jorden.

He is preceded in death by his father; Japson Pettit.

Survivors include his wife; Catherine Pettit, his mother; Dorothy Pettie both of Big Lake, daughters; Theresa Huckabbe and husband, Raymond, Michelle Long, Rachel Sissney all of San Angelo, Ashley Moore and husband, Randy of Stanton, sister; Dorothetta Ernest and husband, Hank of Littleton, CO., Margaret Young and husband, Ben of Dallas, TX., brother; Roy Ben Pettit and wife, Denna of Midland, TX., grandchildren; Hagen Pettit, Gena Lewis, Tyler Long, Madison Coley and Jorden Sissney.

The family wishes to thank Dr. James White, Dr. James Cole, all the Nursing Staff at House of Hope and Hospice of San Angelo.

Donations in Billy’s memory may be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Stiles Cemetery Association at Mrs. Adams c/o Stiles Cemetery Association P.O. Box 845 Big Lake, Texas 76932  

Connie (Concha) Olvera, 70, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 4, 2014 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church with Father Pugidela officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Olvera, Ernesto Olvera, Angel Olvera, David Olvera, Jonathan Olvera, and Frankie Leyva.

Concha was born on October 8, 1943 to Angel and Consuelo (Portillo) Ortega in Presidio, Texas. She married Ernesto Olvera on Presidio, Texas in 1963. She worked as a hairstylist and was a loving mother and grandmother. Everyone that knew her will miss her.

Concha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother.

Concha is survived by her sons, Raymond Olvera and his wife Susie; Ernesto Olvera; Angel Olvera and his wife Selenn; David Olvera; daughter, Lisa Olvera all of San Angelo; a sister, Rosa Leyva of Alpine; and grandchildren, Andrea Olvera; Alex Olvera; Jonathan Olvera; Brandon Olvera; Noah Olvera; Aydan Olvera; Cynthia Gavirio and loving pet, Fisher.

The family would like to give a special “Thank you” to nurse, Rene Rendon and the Hospice of San Angelo staff for their care.  

Ronald Wayne Smith, 66, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 29th, 2013. Ron was born November 4, 1947 in Andrews. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1966 and married the love of his life, Judy Carolyn Oyler, on June 20th, 1970 in Colorado City.
Ron was all about his family; everything was done together. He loved and adored his five grandchildren (Emily, Sloan, Brandon, Raegan, and Justin) and would take them to the park, go get ice cream, or simply act silly right along with them at home. It wouldn’t be unusual for one or two of them to be up in his lap at the same time.
He was a very caring and compassionate man by always putting other people first. He volunteered at MHMR of the Concho Valley and handed out candy to the consumers he would visit with; everyone was his friend. He made many friends in Colorado City, Odessa, Monahans and San Angelo by working at the Texas Highway Department, selling gasoline equipment, a convenient store owner, selling cars, and selling real estate. Oh, how he loved selling real estate.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Odis Wise, and Steely Smith. Survivors include his wife Judy Smith, brothers Keith Smith and Kenneth Smith of San Angelo, sister Lynne and John Hill of Colorado City, a favorite cousin Jerry McPherson and Ron’s beloved Hughes family in Florida, son Todd and Sandy Smith of of San Angelo, daughters Shana Smith and Brian Harwell of San Angelo, Mandy Smith and Keith Covey of San Angelo, and special friend Billy Hill of San Angelo, and he is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, his loyal dog, Marcee, and his two miniature donkeys, Lucy and Jenny.
Services will be at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel on Tuesday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Phillips and Pastor Ed Walls of Lifepoint Baptist Church officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Colorado City Cemetery in Colorado City. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 31st at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ron’s honor to the HCS activities fund at MHMR Services for the Concho Valley.

Onita Morton, 79 of Big Lake went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 29, 2014 at an area care center.
Viewing will be from 8:00am to 8:00pm on Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2:00pm Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the Stiles Cemetery with John Sparks, officiating. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Onita was born August 14, 1934 in Blythville, AR., to James Millard and Edyth Alice (Powers) Kimbrell. She was a housewife and ran for many years and then bought the C & M Quick Stop in 1998.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and four brothers.

Survivors include her husband; R. C. Morton of San Angelo; son Eddie Morton and wife, Shawn of Big Lake, daughter; Marceene Glanton of San Angelo, step children; Curt Morton and wife, Nancy of Huntsville, AL., Anna Taylor and husband, Clinton of Mineral Wells, TX., Duain (Butch) Morton of San Angelo, Vicky Ward and husband, Tim of Cool, CA., two sisters; Wanda Owens and husband, Tim of New Mexico and Virginia Johnson of Midland, two brothers; Charles Kimbrell and wife Nita of Lubbock and J. W. Kimbrell and wife, Sharon of Brownfield, TX., grandchildren; Dustin Creech of San Angelo, Jeremey Creech and Nellie Garcia of Midland, Derek Morton and Scarlett Lopez of Big Lake, Shelby Morton and Justin Morton both of Big Lake and great grandson; Radley Morton of Big Lake
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the Reagan County Care Center staff especially to Barbara (daughter in law) and to the Hospice of San Angelo nurses, Vicki and Anna. The kindness and care you have shown to the Morton family will never be forgotten.

Antonio Rodriguez, 75, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at a local care center.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Deacon Abel Fernandez, officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Antonio was born on June 13, 1938 to Bartolo and Isidra (Mota) Rodriguez in San Rafael La Cruz, Chihuaha. He worked for the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of San Angelo for 16 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He will always be remembered for his kind and caring ways. May he rest in peace.

Pallbearers will be Ruben Navarro, Gabriel Rincon, Nicholas Rincon, Frank Baca, Armando Franco and Johnny Chappa Jr.

Survivors include his longtime companion; Dolores N. Veliz, her three great grandchildren who he helped raise, Adam Navarro of Layafette, LA., Rogelio Baca and Ramiro Baca of San Angelo; brother; Lorenzo Rodriguez and wife, Cruz, of El Paso, TX., sister; Petra Rodriguez of Odessa, TX., and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Abel Portillo Baeza, 63, of San Angelo, passed away on March 21, 2014 in San Angelo. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He was born on April 11, 1950 to Marcelo and Maria Portillo in Alpine. Abel served his country honorably in the United States Air Force as an aircraft hydraulic mechanic. On April 27, 1974 he married the love of his life, Ofelia Mendoza in Iraan. Abel worked as a needle maker, producing cardio-vascular sutures at Ethicon for thirty years. His love for music led him to direct the Spanish choir of St. Josephs Catholic Church for over 25 years. Abel always enjoyed telling a good joke and making people laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Abel is survived by his loving spouse of 39 years, Ofelia M. Baeza, daughter, Bianca I. Baeza, grandson Manuel A. Baeza all of San Angelo.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

The family would like to extend their dear thanks to Dr. John Granaghan and staff at Community Medical Associates and Dr. John Stevenson and staff at West Texas Medical Associates.