Obituaries

Dec 24, 2020

Patricia Ann McElrath Michel (Patty) received her wings on December 24, 2020, at the age of 67.

Patty is survived by her husband, Charlie Michel, her son, and daughter-in-law Chris & Tania Michel, of Boerne, Texas. Whom she loved dearly. Other survivors include her mother, Betty McElrath, of San Angelo; her sister, Peggy McElrath of...

Dec 22, 2020

Veronica Valles Ford, age 60, passed away on December 22, 2020, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Veronica was born in Winters, Texas on February 6, 1960, to Epigmenio Valles and Irene Cortez Valles.

Veronica is preceded in death by her parents; a twin brother, Benjamin Valles; and son, Robert Steven Aguilera.

She is survived...

Dec 21, 2020

Joe J. Freeman Jr., 99, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020.

He was born on Sunday, September 4, 1921, to Joseph Joshua and Edith A (Arnold) Freeman Sr.  in Bristow, Oklahoma.  Joe spent nearly all of his life in West Texas. He grew up in Fort McKavett and attended school in Menard...

Dec 16, 2020

Francis Eugene “Gene” Gray, 88, of San Angelo, Texas went on to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Gene was born on Thursday, September 22, 1932, to John Oscar and Matie Frances (Row) Gray in Coleman County, Texas. As a young man, he served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. After...

Dec 16, 2020

Antonio Martinez Sr, 58 of Ballinger, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

Antonio was born on January 24, 1962, to Pedro and Celestine (Nievez) Martinez in Guanajuato, Mexico.  He married the love of his life, Santa Perez in Mexico, and together they shared 25 beautiful years together.  He...

Dec 12, 2020

Gerald Fritze, age 69, of Miles, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020.

He was born on April 17, 1951, to Elmer and Dorothy (Crimm) Fritze in San Angelo, Texas.

He worked for the City of San Angelo for 25 years.

Gerald is preceded in death by his wife, Trixy Fritze; parents, Elmer...

Dec 10, 2020

Edward John Kellermeier, 93 of Mereta, was welcomed home to Jesus on December 10, 2020.

Edward was born on July 23, 1927, to A.D. and Hattie (Steinbach) Kellermeier on the farm near Eola, the eldest of three children.  He attended school in Dry Hollow and graduated from Eola High School in 1945. Edward married Gertrude Jansa on...

Dec 9, 2020

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Kenneth Frank Meacham, loving husband, and father passed away at the age of 86. Kenneth was born on October 23, 1934, in Moody, TX to Sybil Alene (Alton) Meacham and John Frank Meacham. His family moved to Veribest, TX where they farmed for a living. Kenneth attended Edison Junior High and San Angelo Central...

Dec 8, 2020

Helen Louise Nunn, 87, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born on Friday, November 10, 1933, to Loyd and Mary Dell (Beck) Browning in Palmer, Texas.  Helen graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1952 of Talpa High School.  She married the love of her life, J B Nunn,...

Dec 5, 2020

Robert Quirino Escobar, 76, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

He was born on January 14, 1944, to Louis and Erlinda (Quirino) Escobar in Ballinger, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Janie Mendez, on September 11, 1962, in Ballinger, Texas.  Robert worked as a truck driver for Ingram Ready Mix...

Dec 3, 2020

James Hoyle Palmer 92 of Ballinger passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

James was born on June 15, 1928, in Belton, Texas to Jim and Johnnie Palmer.  When he was young James enjoyed playing on the banks of Owl Creek near Belton with his brother Joe.  This was his family’s land on what is now part...

Dec 2, 2020

Dennis Edward Minzenmayer, 75, of Rowena, Texas went to be home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

He was born on July 16, 1945, to Edgar and Minnie (Kuhl) Minzenmayer in Taylor, Texas.  He served honorably for 11 years in the National Guard.  Dennis married the love of his life, Janet Ocker, on April 19,...

Dec 1, 2020

Joe Ramos Jr., a generous, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, companion, and proud Veteran, was united with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas.  Joe was born in Ballinger, Texas, and faithfully served 3 years in the United States Army and 20 years in the United States Navy as a Seabee in the Construction...

Dec 1, 2020

Virginia Ann Spraberry Schwartz, 90, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020, at her home in Winters, Texas surrounded by family. She was born May 24, 1930, to Riley and Addie Thomas Spraberry. She was born at her grandpa’s house near Anson, Texas, and was raised near Funston, TX.

Virginia graduated from Anson High School in 1947...

Nov 30, 2020

Luisa De La Cerda Herrera was born on June 21, 1926 in Ballinger, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Herrera; her parents, Jesus De La Cerda and Eduvijes  Hernandez Alfaro; her brothers, George Ornelaz, Jesus De La Cerda, Jr., Eustacio De La Cerda, Tano De La Cerda, Estevan De La Cerda, Juan De...

Nov 24, 2020

Elena Rivera Rodriguez, 84, of Ballinger, TX went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Elena was born in Red Rock, TX to Juan and Angelita Rivera.  Elena dedicated her life to raising her 12 children with her loving husband John.  Our mom loved spending time with...

Nov 23, 2020

Derek Lee Powell, age 31, passed away at his residence in Ballinger, Texas on November 23, 2020.

Derek was born in Levelland, Texas on Thursday, February 16, 1989.

He is survived by his mother Susan and Step-father Jim Heidenheimer; his father Leonard Powell; grandmother June Sibley; brother James Beggs, and sister Katlyn Heidenheimer.

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Nov 23, 2020

Roberto Ruiz Correa, Sr., age 57, passed away on November 23, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas.

Roberto was born October, 25, 1963 in Zavagoza, Mexico to Concepcion Correa(deceased) and Maria De Socorro Correa (deceased).

Roberto went to school in Paint Rock, Texas.

On December 12, 1983, he married Estela Alvarado and three children...

Nov 23, 2020

Edna E Summers, 88, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Shannon Medical Center South in San Angelo, Texas.

Edna was born on January 1, 1932, to John and Margaret (Bauer) Keller in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska.  She married her first husband, Marvin John Allbright Sr. in July of 1947 in Yakima, WA...

Nov 22, 2020

Earl Lee Brown, 80, of Rising Star, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 13, 1940, to Verny Earl and Mary Elva (Divore) Brown in Mineral Wells, Texas.  He worked as a truck driver and hauled everything all over the state of Texas including cars for Lithia,...