Annette Nixon Lasater

Annette N. Lasater died on June 21, 2025.

Annette Ruth Nixon was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the second daughter of Ruth and Edgar Nixon, on June 20, 1938, and lived her life in Colorado until she married Laurence “Laurie” M. Lasater.

She attended the University of Northern Colorado and University of Colorado, receiving a B.S. degree in Business Management with a Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education. Annette was inducted into a business honorary fraternity in 1958. After graduation and until their marriage, Annette lived in Denver, Colorado, and had executive secretarial positions at Continental Airlines and Continental Oil.

Annette and Laurie were married in Laredo, Texas, on November 21, 1964. They lived and ranched in northern Mexico, in the state of Coahuila, near the town of Múzquiz, for 10 years. Both of their children, Laurence “Lorenzo” M. Lasater, Jr., and Annette Isabel, were born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

They returned to the United States in 1972, where they lived and ranched in San Angelo, Texas, for more than 50 years.

Annette is the author of four books: Two to Mexico, a memoir of their 10 years living in Mexico; and three children’s books, Lorenzo and Don Clemente; Granddad’s Farmhouse; and School Days and Book Learnin’.

She was an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo and served on the Tom Green County Library board and the regional library board, as well as various committees and charity volunteer work.

Annette is survived by her husband, Laurie, of 60 years, as well as their son, Lorenzo, and his wife, Leslie, and their daughter, Isabel, and her husband, J.C. Hernandez. She is survived by five grandchildren, Watt and Beau Lasater, and Luke, Benjamin, and Sabella Hernandez, and three great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Elizabeth Lasater and Emma Lasater. She is also survived by her sister, Dixie Nixon, of Tucson, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews.

“Mom A” was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose fierce family devotion and loving heart touched many. She will be truly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church.