Recent Obituaries
Francisco Cantu, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
In Loving Memory of Francisco "Pancho" Cantu Jr.
December 27, 1970 – December 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francisco Cantu Jr., a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on December 14, 2024, just days before his 54th birthday.
Born on December 27, 1970, to Francisco and Graciela Cantu, Francisco grew up...
Mary Elizabeth Real
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shooter Real, 71, of Cibolo, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 15, 1953, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Eugene and Clair Shooter.
Mary grew up in Abilene, TX in a military family stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. She attended McMurry University in Abilene TX and,...
Elizabeth Ann Gordon
Dec 13, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Preston, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born on July 8, 1959 to Ray and Angelita Olivarri, Elizabeth lived a life of faith, family, and service.
Elizabeth dedicated her career to serving military personnel and their families as a Human Resources professional for the US Air Force. Her kindness and commitment left a...
Cherece Ann Smith
Dec 11, 2024
Cherece (Cherrie) Smith
Peacefully passed away on December 11, 2024.
Cherrie Smith was born on September 3, 1953 in Pasadena, Texas to Wallis and Betty Smith. She attended school in Baytown, Texas. She was an Office Manager for two construction companies. She excelled in her work there and learned a lot about the construction business. She later worked for the Judson Independent...
USAF Master Sergeant Thomas C. Busch
Dec 10, 2024
Retired USAF Master Sergeant Thomas “Wheels” Busch walked on just after midnight on December 10th, 2024, his spirit on an eternal bike ride and pushed by a tailwind. He had spent the last four years defying the odds that the glioblastoma tumor in his brain had laid out, and knowing his limited time left on Earth, he lived life well.
Born...
Gary Edwin McDaniel
Dec 8, 2024
Major Gary E. McDaniel, devoted husband, father and grandfather flew west on 8 December 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on 2 February 1946 to Raymond and Golda McDaniel. Gary was the youngest of five children.
His unwavering dedication and commitment to serving his country began while attending Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Ohio where...
Sidney Jean Troxler
Dec 5, 2024
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
Sidney Jean Johnson-Troxler, daughter of Rebecca and James Johnson, was born on February 27, 1978, in Seattle, Washington. She transitioned peacefully to her Lord on December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Her father, James Johnson, and niece, Mercedes Johnson, preceded...
Robert Ray Hawkins
Dec 3, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant Robert Ray Hawkins, 84, of Schertz, TX, passed away in his home on December 03, 2024.
Robert was born on August 1, 1940, the beloved child of Cecil Ray Hawkins and Ila Faye Lancaster in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Paschal High School in 1958, he enlisted in the Air Force, kicking off 26 years of service...
Luz Paayas Valiente
Dec 2, 2024
Luz Paayas Valiente, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was known for her warm heart, faithful religious devotion, and infectious smile. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devout member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Schertz, Texas. Viewing and rosary will be held from 5 pm – 7 pm...
Daniel Gonzales Jr.
Dec 1, 2024
Daniel Gonzales Jr., known as Danny, 47 of Cibolo, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 1st surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 29, 1976 in San Antonio, Texas to parents Bertha and Daniel Gonzales.
He married his wife of 26 years, Tiffany, and had three beautiful children, Jon, Lily and Finn. A love of fast cars and...
Cora Lee Johnson
Nov 29, 2024
Cora L. Johnson, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Known for her humor, wisdom, and love, she cherished every moment with family and friends. Her laughter, resilience, and kindness left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
In addition to her love for her family, Cora was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church and Resurrection Baptist...
Caleb Bradley Smith
Nov 28, 2024
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Caleb Bradley Smith, unexpectedly at the age of 27 in Schertz, TX. Caleb was born on June 25, 1997, in Killeen, TX. Caleb was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose presence brightened the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his...
Joan Mae Hamrick
Nov 24, 2024
Joan G. Hamrick entered into rest Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Schertz, Texas at the age of 96.She was born May 24, 1928 in Rochester, N. Y. to the late Carl Lee and Edna Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hamrick and her eldest son, Micheal G. Potter.Joan was an avid reader and travelled to...
Mary Jo Bishop Huff
Nov 23, 2024
Mary Jo Bishop Huff, affectionately known as "Omi" by her loved ones, was born on December 24, 1946. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of unwavering faith and unconditional love, Mary Jo devoted her life to being a Christian,...
Mary Louise Bassett
Nov 17, 2024
April 9, 1940 – November 17, 2024
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Bassett, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, at home in Cibolo, TX surrounded by her family.
Mary Lou was born on April 9,1940 in Des Moine, Iowa, to Walter James "Pat" Malone and Addie Belle Boothe Malone. Mary Lou's parents moved the family to Phillips, Texas when she...
Charles Edward Ragler, III
Nov 15, 2024
Charles Edward Ragler III, known as Moses, Rocky and Mr. Top was born in Baltimore Maryland on October 12, 1983 to Charles Ragler Jr. and Veronica Cunningham.
Charles attended Carver High School and WestSide Skill Center, where he was on the Debate Team. At the young age of 20, he decided to join the United States Air Force (USAF) and enlisted...
Thelmarie Wood Browne
Nov 11, 2024
Thelmarie Wood Browne, 88 years old, resident of San Antonio Texas, while holding her daughter’s hand passed away November 11, 2024.
Thelmarie was married to the love of her life Kenneth Browne for over 44 years. Thelmarie and Kenneth had three children, Kenneth, Mark, and Clair. God blessed Thelmarie with a beautiful singing voice, that she used all her life. She...
Eva Charlene Mayberry
Nov 10, 2024
Eva Charlene Mayberry was born on November 29, 1935, in Big Spring, Texas and passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 88. She was an academic who held various degrees from Trinity University to Texas A&M holder her Doctorate's in Education. She had an extensive career as a teacher and her primary practice was English. She loved...
Eunice June Rehmann
Nov 10, 2024
Celebrating the Life of Eunice “June” Ponfick Rehmann
June 3, 1936 - November 10, 2024
Eunice “June” Ponfick Rehmann was born to Erich and Louise Ponfick in Carmine, Texas on June 3, 1936. June and her brothers were raised to follow Christ at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Growing up between brothers, June played with all the boys: hardball, football, and basketball. She was...
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