Recent Obituaries
Joseph Williams
Nov 14, 2010
Joseph Paul Williams, age 78 of Schertz, TX, passed away on November 14, 2010. He was born on October 16, 1932 to Alfred Williams and Marcella (Burd) Williams. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Marcella and James. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Keener Williams of Schertz; children, Joseph, Marcella, Sherrie, Dave and Debbie...
William Hickman
Nov 13, 2010
WILLIAM TERRY HICKMAN died November 13, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas. Terry was born November 2, 1926, in Bois dArc, Anderson County, Texas, the son of Amanda Lodie Mae Williams and George Lee Hickman. He is survived by his wife Ruth Graham Hickman, son Larry Hickman, wife Tina and grandson Zane; son Gary Hickman, wife Ellen and grandson Spencer, sister-in-law...
Richard Worth, Jr.
Nov 10, 2010
Richard Floyd Worth, Jr. Schertz, Texas Richard Worth, 62, of Schertz, Texas, passed on November 10, 2010 at Northeast Methodist Hospital in Live Oak, Texas. Richard was born in Baytown, Texas and had lived many years in Houston before moving to Schertz 10 years ago. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of 70 and served many as...
Guadalupe Magana
Nov 8, 2010
Guadalupe "Lupe" Magana, age 54 of Live Oak, TX, passed away on November 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Magana of Live Oak; mother, Martina Cochran of Seguin; son, Geraldo of Live Oak; daughters, Mercedes, Martina and Miranda and by his three brothers and seven sisters. Lupe was a veteran of the United States Army. Visitation will...
Cecelia Niemietz
Nov 4, 2010
Cecilia Skloss Niemietz was born on March 10, 1925 and passed away on November 4, 2010 at the age of 85. She is survived by her son, Roger Niemietz and wife, TJ of Cibolo, Texas; daughter, Sandra Mueller and husband Lloyd of Marion, Texas; sister, Elizabeth Kotara of Cestohowa, Texas; grandchildren, Cara , Cecelia Cece , and Caitlyn Niemietz of...
Oswald Fey
Oct 31, 2010
Oswald Henry Fey, age 91, passed away on October 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Anita Fey; sons, Kenneth Fey & wife, Corrie Lea of Stockdale and Gerald Fey & wife, Karen of Schertz; daughters, Patsy & husband John Wiley of Llano, Sandra & husband, Billy King of Llano and Janet & husband, Eric Friesenhahn of San Antonio;...
Roberta Bortel
Oct 30, 2010
Bert Bortel of Schertz, born November 22, 1936 in Matador, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of October 30, 2010 after years of battling with diabetes. Bert was active in the Schertz community, volunteering in the diabetes clinic at Wilford Hall, teaching Religious education classes, making rosaries, and enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1954,...
John Gormley
Oct 30, 2010
It is with great sadness that Johns loving wife, Ann, announces the passing of her husband on October 30, 2010 at the young age of 68. John Thompson Gormley was born on July 16, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Michael Joseph & Margaret Gormley. John is survived by his wife, Ann, of 39 years, daughters Kim Habermehl (Tom), Dawn Jones...
Joanne Wood
Oct 29, 2010
Joanne Marie Wood passed away at the age of 68 on October 29, 2010. Joanne was born on March 15, 1942 to Robert Charles Lindorfer, Sr and Julia M. (Gunderson) Lindorfer. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Marie Wood; son, Nathaniel David Wood and grandchildren, Anthony, Samantha and Gabriella. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:30 PM on...
Lena Brestel
Oct 26, 2010
Lena Lewis Brestel passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at NE Methodist Hospital with her daughters at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Crettie Lewis; brother, J.W.; sisters, Judy, Hilda Gray and Cathleen. Survivors include her sister, Josephine Newcomb; daughters, Julie Brestel Simpson and husband, Lee Simpson, Christy Brestel Shaw and husband, Michael...
Deborah Davenport
Oct 26, 2010
Deborah Kay (Albert) Davenport January 5, 1958 " October 26, 2010 With her mother and children by her side, Debbie Albert Davenport, 52, was escorted into heaven following a decade-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Deborah, a five-year resident of Autumn Winds Nursing Home in Schertz, Texas, was born in San Antonio to William Albert, Jr. and Florence Huebner Albert. She...
Alton Usaf
Oct 26, 2010
Alton R. Gentry, C/MSGT USAF (retired), went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2010 at the age of 82. A long-time resident of Universal City, Al was born in Ponotoc, Mississippi on June 7, 1928 and was preceded in death by his parents, Neal and Grace Gentry, Sister Elsie, and Brothers Bernice, James, Novel and Bonnie. He is...
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,...