Obituaries

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Laura Billig

Laura Billig

Apr 17, 2012

Bert passed away quietly in the morning of 17 April, 2012 in San Antonio. She was 98 years old. Born on 18 July, 1913 in Anaconda, Montana, she was the middle sibling of six children born to Albert and Laura Martin. She grew up mostly in San Francisco where she attended Galileo High School and married August Billig on 8...

Walter Shifflett

Walter Shifflett

Apr 15, 2012

Walter Bubby Clarence Shifflett born on January 12, 1947, passed away on April 15, 2012 at the age of 65. Walter is preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Shifflett and sister, Gloria Shifflett. He is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Shifflett; children Tammi & Ron Parthemore, Mary & Tracy Sample, Darrell & April Shifflett; 9 grandchildren Brittany, Courtney, Kayla,...

Jose Chavarria

Jose Chavarria

Apr 12, 2012

Jose Luis Chavarria born on March 17, 1941, passed away on April 12, 2012 at the age of 71. Jose Luis is preceded in death by his father, Raymundo Chavarria and 2 brothers, Pedro Arturo Chavarria and Raymundo Chavarria II. He is survived by his wife, Oralia Chavarria, sons; Jose Luis Domingo Chavarria, Eduardo Cesar Chavarria and wife Sarah Alexandra,...

Peter Mckeown

Peter Mckeown

Apr 11, 2012

On April 11, 2012 Peter James Mckeown passed away from this life into the next and into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born on February 6th 1969 in Larne, Northern Ireland. Peter is survived by his devoted and forever loving wife Tammy and precious children Lauren, Ella and Aidan. Peter's parents Maureen and James Mckeown of Canada,...

Aaron Villarreal

Aaron Villarreal

Apr 9, 2012

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 6, 1986, and raised in Schertz, Texas, our angel, Aaron Dane Villarreal departed to the Heavens surrounded by his loved ones on April 9, 2012, at the age of 25. He leaves behind his son, Ashton; sister, Rebecca Villarreal, and his parents, Anthony Villarreal and Joe and Betty Booher; grandmother, Martha Luna; niece,...

Stacey Stanton

Stacey Stanton

Apr 7, 2012

Stacey L. Stanton, 52, of Schertz, TX, passed away at home on Saturday, April 7, 2012 surrounded by her family and closest friends. Born on September 10, 1959 in Lubbock, TX, she was the daughter of Meredith E. Tinsley McLean and Robert S. Stanton. In addition to her parents, Stacey is survived by her brother, Robert S. Stanton II; stepfather,...

Harold Baldwin

Harold Baldwin

Apr 6, 2012

Harold (Hal) Baldwin,age 76, passed away on April 6, 2012.He survived by his wife Barbara Baldwin; children, Susan & Brian Beck, Lynn & Kevin Cockrum, Bill & Wanda Baldwin, Rhonda Gainey & Tim Grippe, Steve Baldwin and brother Gary Baldwin; 8 grandchildren Dawn, Amber, Bill, Brandon, Kelsey, Dustee, Cody and Bekah; 4 great-grandchildren Allison, Matthew, Brody and Dansley; 3 sisters-in-law,...

Arnold Miller

Arnold Miller

Apr 4, 2012

Arnold James Miller, born on September 2, 1929, passed away on April 4, 2012 at his home at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Darlene Miller; daughters, Darla Ryza and husband, David of Robstown, Texas; Ellen Brown and husband, Bill of Pflugerville, Texas;...

Henrietta Mead

Henrietta Mead

Mar 31, 2012

On March 31, 2012, Henrietta Mead went to be with the Lord at age 54 after a gallant effort against breast cancer. She leaves behind two wonderful sons, Ryan and Tyler and her loving husband of 24 years, Jay C. Mead. Henri, as she was known to her family and friends, was employed at USAA for almost 36 years. She...

Jennifer Rivas

Jennifer Rivas

Mar 25, 2012

Jennifer Lynn Bonnit Rivas born January 17, 1978, in San Jose CA, went to be with her heavenly father on March 25, 2012, in San Antonio, TX at the age of 34. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Pablo and Pelagia Bonnit. Survived by her husband Felix Rivas, Jr., children; Janae and Felix Rivas, and Isaiah Bonnit,...

Ollie Pierce

Ollie Pierce

Mar 24, 2012

Ollie Mae Lucas Taylor Pierce was born November 29, 1925 and passed away on March 24, 2012. Ollie is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ellen Beaubouef Lucas and father, Joseph Hezikiah Lucas, brothers; Ellis and Calvin Lucas; sisters; Kitty Moses, Nula Reed, Linnie Lucas and Idell Lucas. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Lyle L. Pierce, sons;...

Lillian Kearnes

Lillian Kearnes

Mar 23, 2012

Lillian M. Kearnes, born on June 20, 1925, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the age of 86. She was a consummate homemaker and mother who loved to cook, especially her amazing fried chicken and liver and onions. She was a very strong lady who overcame bouts with Multiple Sclerosis during her lifetime. Lillian was a Brownie and...

Samuel Brightman

Samuel Brightman

Mar 23, 2012

MSgt. Samuel A. Brightman, United States Air Force, (Ret), born on January 3, 1951, passed away on March 23, 2012, at the age of 61. He was a 1969 graduate of Omaha Central High School and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1969-1972. Samuel served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retired...

Darrell Goemmer

Darrell Goemmer

Mar 22, 2012

MSgt. Darrell R. Grumpy Goemmer, United States Air Force, (Ret) born on July 4, 1947, passed away on March 22, 2012, at the age of 64. After serving his country and retiring from the Air Force, Darrell worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, retiring after 15 years of service from the Torres Unit in Hondo, Texas. Along with...

Cmsgt Hayes

Cmsgt Hayes

Mar 19, 2012

CMSgt (Ret) Eugene Clement Hayes passed into the hands of the Lord on March 19, 2012. Gene was born on September 28, 1926 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He was proud to serve nearly 30 years in the military. Gene joined the Navy on April 17, 1944 and served until August 4, 1949. He then joined the USAF on July...

Stephanie Brinegar

Stephanie Brinegar

Mar 18, 2012

Stephanie Renee (Hendrickson) Brinegar, passed away on March 18, 2012, in Marion, TX, at the age of 27. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Jerry and Solange Hopkins, and paternal grandmother Katy Sue Hendrickson. She survived by her husband Charles J. Brinegar; parents Michael and Laurie Hendrickson, grandfather Kenneth W. Hendrickson; children, Vanyel Von Schuckenbrock and Lilyth...

Cecil Vickers

Cecil Vickers

Mar 12, 2012

Elder Cecil F. Vickers died March 12, 2012 at the age of 87. He was born October 25, 1924 in Cheapside, (Gonzales County) Texas to Oscar and Florence (Kellogg) Vickers. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Alvin Vickers, Brandon Vickers, and Doris Claxton and grandson Leslie Low. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. (Tommye)...

Karen Wigal

Karen Wigal

Mar 8, 2012

Karen Marie Wigal, 48, of Schertz, passed away on March 8, 2012. Born on November 29, 1963, she was the daughter of Glen and Lorraine Wigal of Schertz. Karen worked at Age Box for 10 years and for Schertz-Cibolo University City ISD as a janitor. In addition to her parents, Karen is survived by her partner, Darryl Galvan of Converse,...

Margie Geczi

Margie Geczi

Mar 7, 2012

Margie D. Geczi, age 84, of Schertz, passed away on March 7, 2012. Margie is survived by her daughter, Elaine Graves and husband, Don of Canyon Lake, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Szeglin and husband, Ron of Pflugerville, TX; great-granddaughter, Atessa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Schertz Funeral Home. A...

1Sg Army,

1Sg Army,

Mar 1, 2012

1SG Phillip J. Williams, United States Army, (Ret.) born on April 1, 1947, passed away on March 1, 2012, at the age of 64. Phil enjoyed traveling, and sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the highlight of his life was serving his country, receiving the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, Meritorious...