Pedro Cruz Picon

Pedro C. Picon, 78, of San Angelo, Texas passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022. Rosary will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 6pm at Harper Funeral Chapel, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, Texas. Burial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 20 E. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, Texas at 10:00am on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Pedro was born on January 5, 1944, in Eden, Texas to Monico and Belen Picon, who precede him in death. He resided and spent the majority of his childhood in Ballinger, Texas. Pedro is survived by his wife Kay. He is also survived by his daughters Debbie Pena and Husband Rudy of Ballinger, Texas; Dee Picon and her partner Vandana Pant of San Francisco, California; JoAnn Winkler and husband Keith of Carlsbad, California; and son Gary Picon and wife Tyna of Abilene, Texas, as well as the mother of his children, Beatrice Aguero. He is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew Pena, Kevin Pena and wife Kristin, Chase Winkler, Courtney Winkler, Gordon Picon and Danica Picon, and 2 great grandchildren Kasen and Karter Pena. He also leaves his sisters Rosa Cortez, of San Angelo, Texas; Tina Martinez of Arlington, Texas; Josie Sanchez of San Antonio, Texas; and Cathy Aguero of San Angelo, Texas; and brother Nick Picon of San Angelo, Texas. Pedro worked a number of years for TXDOT in Ballinger, Texas. He later worked for Goodyear Proving Grounds where he retired after 30 years. He enjoyed traveling and watching westerns on TV. He especially enjoyed the visits with family and his children. Pedro left a legacy of love for his family and it will carry through generations and his presence will be missed beyond measure. The family would like to thank the staff of Shannon Hospital and Shannon Hospice for their care in making dad’s final moments peaceful and comfortable. We are grateful for your compassion and constant assistance. Though our hearts miss you, we carry the memories of your smile and laughter in our hearts. Thank you, Daddy, for being the best father to us. Life will not be the same without you and you won’t ever be forgotten.