Recent Obituaries

Portia Powell

Apr 10, 2017

Portia Kaye Powell, 75, of Schertz, TX passed peacefully in her sleep April 10, 2017 and is now dancing among the fireflies.

Kaye was born November 3, 1941, in Ohio and is predeceased by her husband of 28 years, CMSgt Fred C. Powell Jr., USAF, Ret. Kaye is survived by her siblings: Roberta Louise (Susie) Chapman-Randez, Crawford...

Irineo Villalobos

Apr 9, 2017

On Sunday, April 9th 2017, Jose Irineo Gonzales Villalobos or "Pete" as he was also known, drank his last cup of hot chocolate, cracked his last pecan, and shot his last squirrel. He was 88 years old. Although his age was advanced, he was still active and vibrant. The day before he took ill, he was still driving and...

Rosalinda Shifflett

Apr 4, 2017

Rosalinda "Rose" Shifflett born on May 29, 1952, passed away on April 4, 2017, at the age of 64. Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Bubby" Clarence Shifflett and her parents, Meliton Sr. and Erlinda Posadas. She is survived by her children Tammi & Ron Parthemore, Mary & Tracy Sample and Darrell & April Shifflett; 9...

Francisco Vela

Apr 3, 2017

Francisco "Frank" J. Vela, age 58, was called to the Lord on April 3, 2017 while surrounded by family. Frank was born on December 5, 1958, to Faustino R. and Ana Maria Vela in Del Rio, TX. Frank was a veteran, who served proudly in the United Sates Army for 13 years. He had a passion for music, sports,...

Wolfgang Kressin

Apr 3, 2017

Auf Wiedersehen-Papa, age 87, of Selma, Texas, passed on to his Heavenly Father on 3 April 2017. Wolfgang Karl Kressin was born in Pomerania Germany to Erna and Curt Kressin. A devoted husband and father, Papa is survived by his loving wife Barbara and four children, Kurt, Heidi, Bob and Rich, 17 grandchildren, and...

Eugene Kelly

Apr 1, 2017

COL Eugene E. Kelly (RET USAF), born on April 2, 1926, passed away on April 1, 2017 at the age of 90. Eugene served in the military for 31 years, first in WWII and later as a United States Air Force Judge. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Ingrid Kelly; children, Anita Albert, Eugene E. Kelly, Gregory...

Carol Weeks

Mar 31, 2017

Carol Irene Weeks, born September 22, 1943 in Dayton, Oh, passed away on March 31, 2017, in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 73. Carol is preceded in death by her husband Allen R. Weeks; parents, Russell and Nellie Scales, brother Ed Scales, and sister, Elnora Klamborowski. She is survived by her children Duane (Melissa) Weeks, and Donnie...

Olivia Cruz

Mar 31, 2017

? Olivia Rodriguez De La Cruz passed away peacefully in her home on March 31, 2017. Olivia was born in Laredo, Texas on April 16, 1928, and had resided in Schertz, Texas for the past 44 years.

Olivia grew up in Laredo and...

Patrick Mechler

Mar 30, 2017

Patrick Lawrence Mechler, age 70, passed away Monday, March 30, 2017, at his home in Converse, Texas.

Pat was born in Kenedy, Texas to Lawrence and Mary Mechler on January 7, 1947. He graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1965. He entered the US Army in January 1966, retiring after over 20 years of...

Dale Rutledge

Mar 25, 2017

Dale Raymond Rutledge, age 59, passed away on March 25, 2017 in Marion, Texas. He was born to Clifford & Inge Rutledge on May 21, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Schertz Funeral Home.

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Memorial Service Schertz Funeral Home Chapel Sunday, April...

Lt. Jones, Jr.

Mar 25, 2017

Lt. Col (Ret) Jay P. Jones, Jr. was born on December 4th, 1966, in Waco, Texas. Jay entered eternal rest on March 25th, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up on a farm outside Waco, and showed champion steers in high school. After graduating from Connelly High School in 1985, Jay attended Texas A&M University, where...

Everard Pemberton

Mar 23, 2017

Everard Nigel Pemberton, age 46, passed away on March 23, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born to Franklyn Pemberton and Jacqueline Parris on November 23, 1970 in Trinidad. He was preceded in death by grandmother: Sylvia Parris, and uncle: Melvin Parris. Everard is survived by his daughter: Tyra Pemberton; sister: Lisa Lewis; mother: Jacqueline Parris; father: Franklyn...

Floyd Rieper

Mar 20, 2017

Born in Harvey, IL on April 15, 1916, his family moved to San Antonio at an early age. As a youth, he worked multiple odd jobs to help his mother support three children and joined Civilian Conservation Corps as a teenager, helping build and maintain National Parks in Arizona. He later joined Civil Service, working at Randolph AFB, but...

Maria Gutierrez

Mar 17, 2017

Maria A. Gutierrez, born on January 11, 1939, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2017 at the age of 78. Maria had worked as a migrant worker in her early years. She later became a Cosmetologist and also worked as a PBX operator and Sales Clerk. Maria loved going to the beach and spending time with...

Gerald Marbach

Mar 16, 2017

Gerald Marbach, 64, of San Antonio TX, passed away, Wednesday, March 16, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer. Gerald was born September 5, 1952 in San Antonio TX to Udo and Erna (Schumann) Marbach. He graduated from Judson High School in 1970. On October 28, 1972, he married his wife of 44 years, Judy Ann Banks. They moved...

Barbara Box

Mar 13, 2017

Barbara Helen Box, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2017. She was born to John & Lucille Watson on December 14, 1932. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years: Joe Box; brother: John Watson; and daughter: Amy Box. She is survived by her daughters: Annette Box and Linda Mohler; son: Joe...

Ann Tolle

Mar 13, 2017

Ann Louise Tolle, born November 26, 1937 in Uvalde, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2017 at the age of 79. Ann is preceded in death by her husband Andrew Tolle; parents Rudolph and Lydia Niemeyer, and sister, Joyce Morton. She is survived by her sister Faye Minnis. Ann had a career with the civil service in San Antonio, Texas....

Theresa Miller

Mar 12, 2017

Theresa Joan Miller, born on March 12, 1936, passed away on March 12, 2017 at the age of 81. Theresa was a devoted Spurs fan, Cubbies faithful, and enjoyed watching almost any other sporting event. She loved to build puzzles, traveling and be with her family. Theresa loved her family fiercely. She enjoyed watching all the grandkids as they grew...

Theresa Miller

Mar 12, 2017

Theresa Joan Miller, born on March 12, 1936, passed away on March 12, 2017 at the age of 81. Theresa was a devoted Spurs fan, Cubbies faithful, and enjoyed watching almost any other sporting event. She loved to build puzzles, traveling and be with her family. Theresa loved her family fiercely. She enjoyed watching all the grandkids as they grew...

Gregory Guerrero

Mar 10, 2017

Gregory Sam Guerrero, age 41, passed away on March 10, 2017 in Schertz, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM-7:00PM on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Schertz Funeral Home, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross...