Recent Obituaries
Haydee Pla
Oct 22, 2010
Mrs. Haydee A. Pla, 78, went to her heavenly home to join her family members on October 22, 2010. She was one of 11 children while growing up in Puerto Rico. She was the first wife of Luis L. Pla (Ret. Col.) and served with him 27 years in the Army. Both were pharmacists. Her career spanned 44 years: she...
Patricia Bill
Oct 19, 2010
Patricia Bill, 72, went to her Lord on October 19, 2010 after a 38 year battle with MD. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Earl. Pat was a 56 graduate of Atascedero HS, CA where she played basketball and volleyball. She served in the USAF 60-62 and worked at USAA from 62-88. Pat loved caring for...
Calletano Velasco
Oct 12, 2010
Calletano Tony Velasco, age 64 of Schertz, passed away on October 12, 2010. He served as a civil servant with United States Air Force at Randolph for 38 yrs. Tony is survived by his wife, Gloria Velasco of 35 yrs; sons, Joshua Velasco, wife Felicia, grandson Justin Topping, and Jacob Velasco; daughters, Ana Lisa Velasco and Christina Velasco. Visitation will...
Robert Horne
Oct 11, 2010
Robert Horne, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on the 11th of October 2010 at the age of 68 after a long struggle with cancer. Robert Horne was a great American. He was a pillar of strength, character, humor, and spirit. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. As a US Army Veteran of 23 years, Robert served...
Elizabeth Woolf
Oct 10, 2010
Elizabeth Jane Woolf passed into the loving arms of our Father on October 10, 2010. Betty was born on October 23, 1928 in Galveston to District Judge James Corneleus Canty and Louella Jacqueline Hilton Canty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Henry Mac Woolf. Betty was a beautiful, loving, kind and generous person. She served as a...
Lisa Escher
Oct 10, 2010
Lisa Escher, age 40 of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2010. She is survived by her husband, James V. Escher; daughter, Carmela R. Castro; father, Edward A. Alaniz, Sr.; mother, Judy K. Alaniz and brother, Edward Alaniz, Jr. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Laughlin Air Force...
Peggy Petersen
Oct 9, 2010
Peggy Pottenger Petersen, daughter of Thurl and Flora Pottenger, was born January 27, 1926 and left this life on October 9th, 2010. Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. Quentin Richard Petersen and her brother Hal Pottenger. She is survived by daughter Jan Petersen Haynie and son-in-law Ken Haynie, son Bardo Petersen, 10 grandchildren,...
Vera Harrell
Oct 8, 2010
VERA GRACE WILSON HARRELL Vera Grace Wilson Harrell was born on May 8, 1942 in Houston, Mississippi to Addiest and Clarence Wilson. She confessed her faith and was baptized at an early age. She attended Lincoln Senior High School in Forrest City, Arkansas. Following graduation she married Roscoe Turner on Nov, 4 1962 and relocated to Southern California. In 1972,...
James Holder
Oct 5, 2010
James Jim Lawrence Holder, age 47, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 5, 2010. Jim is survived by his loving wife & Angle , Lisa; his furry daughters, Latte and Mocha; his parents, CMSgt David E. Holder (Ret.) & Dorothy Tomi Holder of Wichita Falls, TX; his brother, David Holder & wife, Patsy of Plano, TX;...
Arthur Mata
Oct 4, 2010
The Love of my Life, Arthur Conrado Mata, was called by the Lord on October 4, 2010. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 8, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Purser Mata; son, Arthur C. Mata II; daughter, Mia Yolee Mata; parents, Arturo and Adel Mata; in-laws, Buford and Yolanda Purser; sister, Jeanette Mata-Garcia; brother,...
Barbara Nelson
Oct 3, 2010
Our Sweet Barbie has passed on and left us behind. In this life she was a kind and gentle person with so much compassion. She loved everyone she met. She had a good life and leaves us many joyous memories and so much love. We say good-bye for now but not for always, we will be together again. Your loving...
Michael Strickland
Oct 3, 2010
Michael Lee Strickland, age 45 of San Antonio, passed away on October 3, 2010. Michael is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee Strickland; daughter, Jesseka Strickland; step-sons, Garrett Garcia and Jake Rodriguez; his parents, Henry Strickland, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and Rose C. Paolucci of Waialua, Hawaii; brothers, Hank, Marty and Curt Strickland and families, all of San Antonio, TX;...
James Hungerford
Oct 2, 2010
James Clinton Hungerford, (Clint), born December 15, 1946 in Alliance, Nebraska to Jim and Dardanell Hungerford was brought home to Glory on October 2, 2010. Clint is survived by his best friend, wife, and soul mate of 44 years, Brenda and their five daughters, Tiffiney Mulieri, Mindy & husband Matthew Moring, Torey & husband Lance Amici, Kelsy Hungerford, and Hilory...
John Linebarger
Oct 2, 2010
John D. Linebarger, 80, loving husband and father passed away on Saturday 2 October 2010. John D. Linebarger was born on 17 May 1930 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Emery and Mabel Linebarger. He entered the USAF in 1948 reaching the rank of CMSgt. John retired from the USAF in 1972 and in 1973 he began a second career with...
Jenna Hill
Oct 1, 2010
Jenna Leann Hill, age 31 of Live Oak, Texas passed away on October 1, 2010. She is survived by her mother, Karen Schwartz and step-father, Al Schwartz of Yucaipa, CA; father, Jeffrey Petrillo and step-mother, Tracy Petrillo of Yucaipa, CA; children, Lauren Ashleigh Hill, age 10, Emaleigh Taylor Hill, age 9, and Elizabeth Danielle Hill, age 6, all of Schertz...
Gary Reid, Sr.
Oct 1, 2010
Retired SFC Gary Wayne Reid, Sr died suddenly October 1, 2010 at the age of 72. Gary was born December 14, 1937 in Summerlee, West Virginia and currently resided in Selma, TX. Gary spent 20 years honorably serving in the United States Army in the Medical Corp as well as Special Services, primarily as a golf pro. After retirement from...
Josephine Dormer
Sep 29, 2010
Josephine Mimi Dormer passed away on September 29, 2010 at 91 years of age. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on October 1, 2010 at Osborn Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2010 with Interment to follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Josephine...
John O'Dowd
Sep 29, 2010
John R. ODowd of Universal City passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the age of 81. John was born to Bernard and Esther ODowd on January 14, 1929 in Kansas City, Mo. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Gayle; and their three children Marshall and his wife Joanna, Dana and her husband Bill,...
Cynthia Vasquez
Sep 26, 2010
Cynthia Rebecca Vasquez, age 26 of Schertz, passed away on September 26, 2010. She was born on March 23, 1984 to Hector Vasquez and Anna Garcia. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Anna Garcia; step-father, Vincente Herrera; grandmother, Francisca Garcia; children, Cameron Vasquez, Briana Vasquez, Naydia Richerdson and Latrell Vasquez; brothers, Hector Vasquez and wife, Kristi, Vince Herrera and sister,...
Smsgt. Gartz
Sep 26, 2010
SMSgt. Gary R. Gartz (73) passed away at Silver Tree Nursing home on 9/26/10 after a three year fight with cancer. He lived in Schertz, Texas with his loving wife, Benita. Visitation will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Thursday, 9/30/10 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with a Rosary to be Recited at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will...
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