Ascencion "Chon" Yanez, 58, of Big Spring, died on Sunday, July 25, 2004, at his residence. Vigil services will be at 7:00 PM Monday, July 26, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church Big Spring with Rev. James Plagens, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.He was born on November 28, 1945, in Big Spring, Texas.Chon was a lifelong resident of Big Spring. He farmed for 23 years, worked for the First National Bank for 5 years, then worked for Price Consturction for 2 years as an equipment operator. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and playing the guitar.He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, had served as an usher and was also a member of the St. Joseph Society.Survivors include one son, Junior Yanez and wife, Karmen, of Wilson, Oklahoma; two daughters, Diane Viera and husband, Joe, Jr., of Big Spring and Lisa Yanez of Arlington; his mother, Rosaura Lopez of San Angelo; one sister, Kathleen Yanez of Fort Worth; four brothers, Pros Yanez, Oscar Yanez and David V. Yanez all of Big Spring and Jimmy Yanez of San Angelo; seven half sisters, Mary Alice of El Paso, Rosalinda, Corina, Margie, Rita, Nora and Delia all of San Angelo; three half brothers, Victor, Maurico and Danny all of San Angelo; two grandsons, R. J. and Chon Gonzales of Big Spring and two granddaughters, Kagney and Kelcey Yanez of Wilson, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Yanez, Sr.; one brother, Clarence Yanez, Jr.; and a son, Jimmy Yanez.Pallbearers will be R. J. Gonzales, Joe Viera, Jr., Oscar yanez, David V. Yanez, Pros Yanez and Timmothy Yanez. Honorary pallbearers will be Chon Gonzales and Tony Flores.There will be a luncheon at St. Thomas Hall after the services for family and friends. Anyone wishing to bring food may bring it to the hall on the day of the service.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
