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Minnie Garcia Torres
Born: Jan 01, 1913
Died: Feb 22, 2009
Herminia Garcia Torres, 96, of San Angelo entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 22, 2009. She lived the last days of her life at Park Plaza Nursing Home.
Minnie was born on January 1, 1913, the eldest of seven children, to Nicholas and Flora W. Garcia. She was the grandchild of Nestor and Panfila Carreon Wuertemburg one of the earliest Mexican American families to form the community of Santa Angela located on the North Concho River now known as San Angelo, Texas. Minnie, as everyone called her, lived her life full of love for everyone. Anyone that came to visit, never left without being fed. It did not matter whether it was physical or spiritual nourishment, she provided with a loving smile.
A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2009 at Robert Massie Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Quirino Cornejo officiating. Burial will follow at Belvedere Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Minnie's grandchildren, Robert Torres Jr., Raymond Torres, Toby Torres, Toby Torres, Tony Torres, Darlene Gonzalez, Jermain Gonzalez, Tania Gonzalez and Ann Marie Nandin. Honorary pallbearers will be Minnie's great grandsons, Saint Torres and P.F.S. Ashley Torres.
Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Flora Garcia; her husband, Claudio Torres; a son, Amador Torres; a grandson Crispin; and two great grandsons, Isac Nandin and Preston Cole Torre; five brother, Nick, Rudy, Joe, Santana, and Jesus Manuel Garcia.
Minnie is survived by sons, Sam Leyja and wife Clara, Robert Torres Sr. and wife Juana Maria; a daughter, Clarita Gonzalez and husband Homer Armador. She will be missed especially by her only living sister, Mary Garza and husband Aberto of San Antonio. In addition, she leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Minnie touched the life of all her nieces and nephews. She had a special attachment to her niece Mary Lusby of San Angelo.
Memorials may be made to Meals for the Elderly, Hospice of San Angelo, or Charity of Choice.
Mary Louise " Deedee" Villaret
Born: May 06, 1918
Died: Feb 16, 2009
Mary Louise (Deedee) Villaret, 90, died at her residence on Monday, February 16, 2009.
Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday February 23, 2009 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Father Allan Conkling, officiating. Services are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
She was the eldest child of Paul Jr. and Louise Villaret who preceded her in death.
Her brother, Paul III, also preceded her in death. She was born on May 6, 1918 in San Antonio.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Thomas Spinks and brother, Colegate Wotton. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces, Colegate Spinks, Scott and wife, Lynda Spinks; Paul G. Villaret IV; Carole Maldonado and husband Alex Viera, Richard Villaret and Amanda Starck and husband, John and nine great nephews and nieces.
Mary Louise was graduated from Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio Junior College, The University of Texas at Austin, St. Mary's Law School, San Antonio and Columbia University, New York.
During WWII, she served 3 years in USMC and left active duty as a Captain. Most of her adult life was in Christian Education for the Episcopal Church. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo where she served on the Vestry and numerous volunteer jobs in the church. For the last 18 years she made her home in San Angelo.
Suggested memorials may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 3 South Randolph San Angelo, Texas 76903 or a charity of your choice.
Lillie O. Ivey
Born: May 11, 1917
Died: Feb 17, 2009
Lillie Opal Ivey, 91 of Big Lake died Tuesday February 17, 2009 at an area hospital.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Friday February 20, 2009 at Sherwood Cemetery with Rev. Lloyd Conner, pastor of First Baptist Church of Marfa, officiating. Rev. Conner has been Opal�s pastor and family friend for many years.
Lillie Opal Bledsoe Ivey was born May 11, 1917 in Gunter, Texas to Charles Emery and Lillie Myrtle Roberts Bledsoe. Lillie married Chester Hiram Ivey in Shamrock, Texas on September 18, 1933. Opal worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator at the Crews hotel in Marfa when her children became older. She then went to work for the First National Bank of Marfa until her retirement. After her retirement, she and Chester moved to Christoval, Texas. Later she and Chester lived on their farm in Kimble County. After Chester's death, Opal moved back to her residence in Christoval.
As a young mother and wife she volunteered with Sunbeams, Brownies and Girl's Auxiliary. Opal was very active in the First Baptist church in Marfa.
Opal was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Although she is with the Lord, she will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Ivey; sister-in-law, Virginia Kiser; three sisters, Edith Webb, Velma Chisholm, Ruby Miller and two brothers, Bob Bledsoe and Buster Bledsoe.
She is survived by two daughters; Gloria and husband, David Pool Jr. of Big Lake, Diana Knight of Ennis, Texas; Her favorite brother-in-law and wife, Ray and Katherine Ivey of Mertzon; six grandchildren; Ivie Avery and husband, Bill, Jay Pool and wife, Lisa, David Pool, Scott Knight, Dusty Knight and Billie and Chris Walker; Seven Great-grandchildren; Justin Avery, Wesley Avery, Jennifer Teague, Summer Pack, Shiloh Pool, Chance Pool and Garrett Pool; four Great-Great-Grandchildren; John Avery, Annya Day, Emma Teague and Jaydin Pack.
Pallbearers will be Scott Knight, David Pool, Garrett Pool, Chance Pool, Jay Pool and Justin Avery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Workman, Wesley Avery and Bill Avery.
Memorials in honor of Opal may be given to First Baptist Church of Marfa at 205 N. Austin Marfa, Texas 79843 or to the West Texas Rehab at 3001 S. Jackson San Angelo, Texas 76904
Arline H. Taylor
Born: Nov 11, 1920
Died: Feb 17, 2009
Arline Harris Taylor was born November 1, 1920 in Driftwood, Texas to Samuel Lee and Bertha Johnson Harris. She passed away February 17, 2009 at the age of eighty-eight in San Angelo, Texas. She was preceded I death by her parents and a daughter, Jeanna Gayle Taylor. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Tim Hayes of Tulsa, OK., her brother and sister-in-law, S. L. and Fleta Harris of San Angelo, and three nieces, Ann Mills of Paducah, Kentucky, Donna Harris of Saginaw, Texas and Paula Boyd of Snyder, Texas. Three great nephews, a great niece, a great-great nephew and two great-great nieces also survive.
A graveside service in Fairmount cemetery, San Angelo, TX., will be conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Laughlin of First Baptist Church at 11:00AM Friday February 20, 2009.
Arliene was a resident of Austin for sixty-eight years prior to moving to Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo approximately three years ago. She served as executive secretary for a large real estate firm in Austin for a number of years, followed by working several years as a realtor. She was very active in organizations for women working in credit, serving in various offices at the local, state and national levels. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Austin for more than fifty years and taught a women's Sunday School class much of that time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Baptist Retirement Community, 902 N. Main, San Angelo, Texas 76903
D. Jean (Jeanie) Driskill
Born: Jan 24, 1935
Died: Feb 12, 2009
D. Jean Driskil, 74 of Lubbock died Thursday February 12, 2009 at an area hospital.
Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Monday February 16, 2009 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Gerald Parsons, of Sunset Baptist church of Lamesa, Texas, officiating. Services are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
D. Jean (Jeanie) Driskill was born January 24, 1935, at Zephyr in Brown Co., and passed away on Thursday, February 12, in Lubbock. She is survived by three sons: Tom Hoes and wife Leigh, of Garland, Don Hoes, of San Angelo, and Jay Hoes and wife Ronda, of Lubbock. Two daughters also graced her life: Julie Drainer and husband Tony, of Odessa, and Amber Broderick, of Brazoria. She also had six granddaughters, two grandsons, and six great-grandchildren. Her brothers Jolly and wife Sammye Driskill, of Buffalo Gap, and Modie and wife Helen Driskill, of Angleton, and a sister Mary Lou and husband Jay Sponable, of Brazoria also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Jess and Edna Jolly Driskill, two sisters, June Stanford and Wanda Fullwood, and one brother, Bob Driskill.
As the daughter of a working cowboy, Jeanie and her family moved often from ranch to ranch. She worked for and retired from General Telephone Company, now Verizon, and lived in San Angelo most of her life. She has resided in Lubbock for the last 8 years.
Jeanie will be remembered as a seamstress, baker, doll maker, antique collector, friend, and most of all, mother and grandmother. She was known to be late for most events in her life; we wish she could have been late for this one.
Pauline Tate
Born: Apr 12, 1930
Died: Feb 10, 2009
Pauline Tate, 78, was taken into the arms of her Creator on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Chaplain J.T. Tucker of Vistacare Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Pinkie Pauline Tate was born the youngest of ten children to Cecil and Martha McLeroy on April 12, 1930. She married Douglas Lawson Tate on July 6, 1948. They spent 60 years celebrating their love for each other.
Pauline will always be remembered for her love of entertaining and game playing. Over the years, she hosted many 'get togethers' in her home for her card buddies. As family, we all knew, not to disturb her on Thursday afternoons- that was the day her good friends, Darrel and Trudy Murray and Ed and Gaye Trotter, were over for cards. Other days, we would find Jack and Amalie Moore there. It is a commonly known fact that while Pauline loved to play cards - she also loved to 'change the rules' so she could win the hand. Pauline also loved to join in the activities at the Elks Lodge; she helped plan many dances and gatherings for the Lodge. Pauline always looked the part as well- dressed to the nines. Many friends made at the Elks Lodge were always special to her.
Her grandchildren will also remember MawMaw as a person who took us to China Garden to hear the birthday song, and for her good home cooking. She always allowed us to stay up late and have lots of sweets- in fact, she spoiled us rotten. She still was adamant in spoiling even her great grandchildren- they never left without something sweet in their little hands.
Her son, Doug 'Bubber' Tate, preceded his mother in death. Also preceding her in death are her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Pauline is survived by her husband, D.L. Tate of San Angelo; daughter, Sondra Hall and husband J.D.of Ackerly; daughter Penny Price and husband Steve of San Angelo; and a son, Donald Tate and wife Nancy of Buda. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Chad Brown and wife Natasha of Lubbock; Shawna Boland and husband Billy of Blanchard, Oklahoma; Justin Tate and wife Becca; Crystal King and husband Ryan all of San Angelo; Ryan Perdue of Houston; Amy Perdue and Clay Maxon of Canyon Lake; and Aubrey Tate of Buda. Pauline was also MawMaw to several great-grandchildren: Kelcey Grimes, John and Austin Boland, Kenzie King, Jenna Tate, Chelby Brown, and Braden and Ethan Maxon. One brother and four sisters all of whom will miss her dearly also survive her. Pauline also has many family members and friends that will miss her.
Pall Bearers will be her grandsons Chad Brown, Justin Tate, Ryan King, Ryan Perdue, Billy Boland, and Austin Boland.
Pauline's humorous antics, her entertaining spirit, and her love for her family will endure in her legacy through her loved ones. Special thanks are extended to those who kept Maw Maw comfortable in her last weeks- Vista Care, Dr. Brewer, Dr. Wilkinson, and the nurses of the PCU at San Angelo Community Medical Center. If you would like to make a memorial, please send it to Vista Care of San Angelo, Texas.
