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JOSEPHINE GONGORA
SAN ANGELO — Josephine Gongora, 81, of Brownwood, formerly of San Angelo, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in a Brownwood hospital.
Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Gongora was born Dec. 15, 1925, in Pharr, Texas, to Jesus and Liborio Guerra Aguilar. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Pascual Gongora; a son, Juan Manuel Gongora; two brothers, Manuel and Alfonso Aguilar; and a sister, Connie Reyna.
Survivors include four daughters , Alma Lydia Tamayo of Turlock, Calif., Mary Alice Garcia of Holland, Mich., Connie Bergara of San Angelo, and Diane Lutz of Apache Junction, Ariz.; three sons, Pascual Jr. of Giddings, Texas, Joe Gongora of Lake Brownwood and Tony Gongora of Brownwood; two brothers, Jesus Aguilar Jr. of Lubbock and Liborio of Seagraves; two sisters, Lupe Gongora of Seattle and Gloria Ruiz of Slaton; 41 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
ALBERT EDWARD JANCA SR.
SAN ANGELO — On Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, the Lord opened His arms and welcomed home his son, Albert Edward Janca Sr., 85, of Grape Creek.
A celebration of his life, with a Mass of the Resurrection, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena, Texas. Burial will immediately foll o w i n Rowena Cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Services are under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Albert was born in Rowena, Texas, on May 7, 1922. He attended Rowena schools. In 1944 he joined the United States Army as an infantryman and served his country during World War II in Saipan, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. Albert served his country for a second time during the Korean War. He married Frieda Leona Sturm on Dec. 30, 1946. Since their marriage, they have resided in Rowena, Tennyson, Vancourt, Mereta, and the last 35 years in Grape Creek, Texas. Albert had been farming for the last 60 years until his recent illness. He was a 35-year member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Carlsbad and a lifetime member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Helen (Mazur) Janca; great-grandson Christopher Allen Janca; and his brother, Eddie Janca.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frieda; their son, Albert Edward Janca Jr., and his wife, Karen, of San Angelo; daughters Joan Marie Hartung and husband Bill of San Angelo, and Ruth Ann Strube and husband Thomas of Big Lake, Texas; grandsons Allen Janca and wife Carmen, Kevin Janca, Heath Hartung and wife Melinda, Justin Cantrell and wife DeAnn, Beau Strube and wife Kendra, and Cody Strube; granddaughters Kristi Janca Lewis and husband Dave, Angie Janca King and husband Brian, Jodi Cantrell Werner and husband John, Christy Wooten, Jaime Cantrell, April Strube Blouin and husband Jean, Jennifer Strube O’Neill and husband Doug, and Tara Strube Graves and husband Charles; and 23 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include former son-in-law Clyde Cantrell; sisters Stella Laza, Mary Davis, Olga Kissinger and husband Wayne, Helen Clark, Viola Counts and husband Dennis, Lillie Kuhns and husband Fred, and Regina Goetz and husband Clarence; brother Joe Janca and wife Pat; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Albert to Hospice of San Angelo, 36 E. Twohig, Suite 1100, San Angelo, TX 76903; St. Therese Catholic Church of Carlsbad; or the charity of choice.
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” II Timothy 4:6-8.
SAN ANGELO – Doris Jean Johnson, 68, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in a local hospital. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Walter J. Johnson of San Angelo; children, Shirley Dunn of Lakeland, Fla., Walter Johnson of Junction, Larry Johnson of Hereford, and David Johnson of Amarillo; brother, Wendell Horsely of Irvington, Ken.; and sisters, Mary Miller and Faye Nix, both of Irvington, Jo Ann Drane of Garfield, Ken., and Maxine Harned of Hardinsburg, Ken.
SAN ANGELO – Rudolpho Morales, 83, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in a local care center. Rosary will be at 5 p.m. today in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Morales of San Angelo; children, Ernest Morales and Joe Morales, both of California, Alfredo Morales and Janie Ramirez, both of San Angelo, Gilbert Morales and Eddie Morales, both of Arizona; and sister, Lazara Robles of Lubbock.
SAN ANGELO – Albert John Ware, 57, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at his residence. Services are pending at Johnson’s Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO – Arnulfo Sanchez, 49, of San Angelo died Sunday, April 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Services are pending at Johnson’s Funeral Home.
SAN ANGELO – Carolyn Sue Smith, 54, of San Angelo died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her residence. services are pending at Johnson’s Funeral Home.
MONAHANS – J.W. Harris, 75, of Odessa died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in an Odessa hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Bovina with burial in Bovina Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harkey Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Wesley Allen Harris of Minco, Okla., and Dana Jay Harris of Monahans; and sisters, Vennie Vick of Littlefield, Bonnie Butler of Hamlin and Dene Hall of Midland.
FREDERICKSBURG – Florence “Tinky” Tillson Larabee, 72, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in a local hospital. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Kirby Larabee of Fredericksburg; daughters, Karen Waller of Grapevine and Kristi Leigh Larabee Fielden of Austin; brother, John C.F. Tilson III of Georgia; and sister, Barbara Tillson Hopkins of San Antonio.
CRANE – O.L. Tipton Sr., 76, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at his residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with military graveside service in Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters, Ruby Fulcher of Crane, Monica Buchanan of Gallatin, Tenn., Catherin Johansen of Orland, Calif., Margaret Fergurson of Goliad, and Terri Henderson of Odessa; sons, Sherman Lee Tipton of Jal, N.M., Earl Franklin Tipton of Odessa, Gary Wayne Tipton of Crane, Otha Lee Tipton Jr. of Bloomington, Danny Joe Tipton of Odessa, Jerry Lynn Tipton of Gamaliel, Ken., and David Ray Tipton of Crane; brothers, Frank Tipton of Duncan, Okla., Jimmy Tipton of Magnum, Okla., and John Tipton of Bethany, Okla.; and sisters, Ruby Hudson of Edmund, Okla., Edna Davis of Yukon, Okla., Fay Cotton of Oklahoma City, and Beverly Tipton of Guthrie, Okla.
COLEMAN – Billy Carlton Bartley, 79, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Walker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coleman City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Bartley of Coleman; sons, Mickey Bartley of Goldthwaite, Jimmy Bartley of Coleman, Rickey Bartley of Phoenix, and Tracey Bartley of Longview; and sisters, Christine Glenn of Sulphur Springs and Mozelle George of Dallas.
SAN SABA – Frank Bernal, 83, died Sunday, April 8, 2001. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in San Saba City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Howell-Doran Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Paul Frank Bernal of San Antonio; brothers, Pete Bernal of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Lupe Bernal Jr. of Killeen; and sisters, Paula Bernal of San Saba and Gregoria Garza of San Antonio.
ALPINE – William “Bill” Lee Zoulek, 73, of Fort Davis died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in a local hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Zoulek of Fort Davis; daughters, Linda Lee Zoulek of Seaford, Del., and Susan M. Bafford of Aiken, S.C.; brother, Robert D. Zoulek of Hendersonville, N.C.; and sister, Betty Glubrecht of Dallas, Ore.
KINGSLAND – Charles E. Chitwood, 74, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in San Antonio. Service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Hill Church with burial in Kingsland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Chitwood of Kingsland; sons, Charlie Chitwood and Johnny Chitwood, both of Kingsland, and Bobbie Chitwood of Llano; and daughters, Mary Sanez of San Antonio and Sue “Candy” Palmer of Brazoria.
BIG SPRING – Evelyn Marie Landers, 89, of Houston and formerly of Big Spring died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in a Houston hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Survivor is her son, Dr. William Landers of Houston.
FREDERICKSBURG – Elenora Louise Halfmann Weidenfeller, 97, died Sunday, April 9, 2001, in a local nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schaetter Funeral Home.
Survivors include sons, Travis Weidenfeller, Roy Weidenfeller, Dayton Weidenfeller, and Roger Weidenfeller, all of Fredericksburg; and sisters, Emma Petri of Fredericksburg, Erna Jenschke of Stonewall, Regina Jenschke of San Antonio, and Odelia Wallendorf of Fredericksburg.
BIG SPRING – Robert Alton Beaty, 53, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Stanton. Services are pending at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
SAN SABA – Marietta Edmondson, 84, died Sunday, April 8, 2001. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Howell-Doran Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Spring Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn E. Weyerts of San Saba; sons, Mike Edmondson of Zephyr and Roger Edmondson of San Saba; and sister, Dorothy Cross of Del Rio.
ROBERT LEE – O. Lamar Kay, 81, of Alpine died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Services are pending at Shaffer Funeral Home.
