Heather Faye Nwanguma

A Beautiful Life, A Love That Never Ends

With hearts broken by sorrow, yet filled with gratitude for a lifetime of love and beautiful memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Heather Faye Nwanguma, who left this world on November 7, 2026, at the age of 44. There are some people whose presence makes life more beautiful, whose love becomes a part of who we are, and whose absence leaves a space that can never truly be filled. Heather was one of those extraordinary people. Born on October 9,1982, in San Angelo, Texas, to Emmanuel and Pamala Nwanguma. Heather lived a life that was a blessing to her family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Heather’s education included kindergarten at West Texas Rehabilitation, elementary at Fannin, middle school at Lee, and high school at San Angelo Central. Heather’s accomplishments included 1st place track medalist at the Special Olympics, participated in Soccer and a Special Bowling League, Ramp Rollers. While attending Central High School, she participated in drama classes and was awarded the part of the White Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland.” Lastly, Heather was voted Prom Queen for the MHMR Prom. To describe Heather in words is difficult, because she meant so much to so many. Her doctors often spoke of Heather’s charismatic personality, her total command of any room and her love for the Dallas Cowboys. Dak Prescott was her favorite. Family was at the very heart of Heather’s life. She treasured most her sisters Nikki and Lauren, and some of her happiest moments were spent when they would be together laughing at Pam and many antics. Heather had a beautiful way of making those around her feel as though they were an intricate part of her life. Heather leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will forever be treasured. The little things that seemed ordinary at the time but now mean everything—these are the precious gifts that will remain in our hearts forever. Heather is lovingly survived by her parents, Emmanuel and Pamala Nwanguma; her sisters are, Lauren Johnson and Adrienne Campbell; and her aunts, Karen Ligon and Auntie Hattie Campbell; her uncle, Bill Kennedy; her treasured cousins, Brandon, Blake Ligon and Noel Kennedy. Her Nwanguma aunts and uncles include; William, Chike, George, Chisom, Friday, Nnamdi, Nkem, and Charles and a host of other relatives whose lives she touched. Heather was preceded in death by her sister, Nikki Johnson; her Nwanguma grandparents; her Gant grandparents; her aunt, Iantha Kennedy; her uncles, “Kebo” Ligon and LaBarte Gant; and her cousin, Leslie Kennedy. We will miss Heather more than words can ever express. But we will carry her with us in our memories, in our hearts, in the stories we tell, and in the love we continue to give to one another.

Funeral services will be held on November 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Christian Fellowship Baptist, 211 W. 17th, San Angelo, Texas. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden, 4989 FM HWY 1223, San Angelo, Texas 76905.

The family invites all who knew and loved Heather to join in honoring and celebrating her beautiful life.