Recent Obituaries
SMSgt Frederick William Reuter IV
Feb 5, 2025
SMSGT Frederick William Reuter IV, a beloved father, brother, dedicated veteran, and cherished friend, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 8, 1946, Frederick devoted his life to service, both in the military and as a loving father.
A proud member of the United States Air Force, Frederick served for 26 years, earning numerous...
Tina Lea Chitwood
Feb 3, 2025
Tina Lea Chitwood
Tina was born in Las Animas, CO on March 11, 1949, to Lola and Harold Gentry. She was raised on the family ranch in Coleville, CA. In her youth, she helped with all the ranch duties and loved to barrel race. She was a true tomboy as a youngster and held her own with her three brothers. As...
Daniel Stephen Parker
Feb 1, 2025
Daniel Stephen Parker passed away on February 1, 2025 in Live Oak, Texas. Daniel was born on July 30, 1982 in Creve Coure, Missouri to parents, Frank Parker and Ingeborg Aman.
Daniel is survived by his spouse, Sarah Eagan; son, Norman Parker; parents, Frank and Inge Parker; and siblings Ted Parker, Matthew Parker and Thomas Parker.
Daniel was a certified armed security...
Reynata Orqueta Vales
Jan 31, 2025
Reynata was born on August 23, 1934 in Pili, Camarines Sur. She was married to the late Albino Vales Sr. and lived a life full of faith, kindness and dedication to family. A devoted mother, Reynata was known for her kind heart, generosity, quiet strength, and unwavering resilience. Widowed at an early age, she faced life’s challenges with grace and...
Ruben J. Rodriguez
Jan 30, 2025
Captain Ruben Rodriguez, USAF (Ret.), passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on October 4, 1960, Ruben lived a life dedicated to service, adventure, and the things he loved most—his family, friends, good music, and great food.
Ruben honorably served his country as a navigator in the United States Air Force, completing numerous missions overseas, including...
Rodolfo Garza, Jr
Jan 30, 2025
Rodolfo (Rudy) Garza, Jr. Passed away at Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas on January 30, 2025 at 63 years of age after losing a hard fought and courageous battle with Metastatic Melanoma Cancer. Rudy was born on January 12, 1962 in Laredo, Texas to Josefina Campos Garza and Rodolfo Garza, Sr.
Rudy grew up in Laredo and graduated...
Mary M Aguilar
Jan 30, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary M. Aguilar, as she was called to our Lord’s side on Jan. 30th, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas.
Mary was a young 97 years old and a beautiful, gracious woman until the end. She was born in Houston, Texas on May 29th, 1927. She lived in south Texas with her...
Winifred MacDowell Dick
Jan 30, 2025
Winifred MacDowell Dick
May 10, 1949 - Jan 30, 2025
Schertz, Texas
Winifred “Winnie” Dick, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Live Oak, Texas. Winnie was one of 4 children born to Earle and Phyllis MacDowell on May 10, 1949, in Hyannis Massachusetts.
Winnie graduated from Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts and married her sweetheart Larry Dick, in April of...
Sandra Lee Davis
Jan 30, 2025
Sandra "Sandie" Lee Davis passed away on January 30, 2025, after a long battle with COPD. She was born on September 30, 1947, in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in New Jersey, attending Roxbury High School as part of the Class of 1965.
She and her husband, Don Davis, built their life together in Dover, NJ, where she worked in healthcare,...
Tom George Rayfield
Jan 30, 2025
Thomas George Rayfield passed away on January 30, 2025, at 9am at his family’s home in Schertz, Texas after bravely fighting cancer. He was born on May 27, 1960, the son of Bob and Ann Rayfield.
Tom was the only son of seven children and born on his father‘s birthday. Part of an Air Force family, Tom moved often as a...
Im Sun Trapp
Jan 29, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Im Sun Trapp
A Tribute to a Beautiful Soul
With profound love and deep sorrow, we celebrate the life of Im Sun Trapp, a devoted wife, mother, a cherished friend, and a beautiful soul who touched the hearts of all who knew her. She left this world on January 29, 2025, but her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love...
Thomas Allen Thompson, Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Thomas Allen Thompson Jr. was born on August 1, 1964 in Daytona Beach, Florida to Victoria Long and Thomas A Thompson Sr. and was the first born of five children.
Thomas joined the United States Army on October 21, 1986 where he proudly served his country for 24 years and retired in 2010. He received many awards during his time of...
Mark A. Trudzinski
Jan 26, 2025
Mark Anthony Trudzinski
Mark Anthony Trudzinski finished his journey on January 26, 2025, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long illness. He was born on October 23, 1957, to Frank E. Trudzinski and Dolores “Laurie” Trudzinski.
While stationed in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Mark met the love of his life, Gudrun “Gigi” Trudzinski. Mark was a dedicated husband,...
Helaku Yoomee Mora
Jan 25, 2025
A phenomenally handsome baby boy was Born Sleeping on January 25th, 2025. At University Health Womans and Childrens Hospital. In San Antonio, Texas. After struggling with multiple complications throughout the pregnancy, He gently passed away into the universe.
“You were born silent. Perfect and Handsome. Still loved. Still missed.
Still Remembered. EVERYDAY!
Stillborn. Still Born.”
-Love Yo Mamma
Helaku was born perfect, weighing 7lbs 3oz,...
Paul Davis
Jan 25, 2025
Services for Senior Master Sergeant Paul Harvey Davis, United States Air Force (Retired), will be held on March 14, 2025, at noon at Schertz Funeral Home. Interment will follow immediately at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Paul was born in Ward, Arkansas, to Robert Henry Davis and Dorthea Pruitt Davis. He passed away on January 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas.
Paul is...
Shirley Ann Hamm
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley Ann Hamm(Bailey) was born to William C. Bailey Sr. and Gladys E. Bailey(Parker) on 12Feb1948 in San Antonio, Texas. She passed peacefully, after many friends and family had visited her on 25Jan2025 at her home in Schertz, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings, and her husband of nearly 54yrs Michael T. Hamm Sr. She...
Merdith Dee Joy
Jan 23, 2025
Merdith Dee Joy passed away on January 23, 2025 of advanced age. She was born on February 21, 1933 in Cathcart, Washington in King County to parents Willie Clarence Ray and Verna Ruby Howell.
Family Members:
Susan P. (Anthony Vander Heyden), Grandson Anthony R. Vander Heyden, Granddaughter Anna M. (Vander Heyden) and Shaun Wamer, and their children.
Son, Tomas F. Joy (Darnell), granddaughter...
Edilma Castillero Vallejo
Jan 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Edilma Castillero Vallejo, April 4th 1937 – January 22nd 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edilma Castillero Vallejo on January 22nd 2025. She was a beloved spouse, parent, sibling, and grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.
Born on April 4th 1937...
Fernando Menchaca Luna
Jan 22, 2025
Fernando M. Luna
January 7, 1945 - January 22, 2025
Fernando M. "Fred" Luna, 80, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Fred was born on January 7, 1945, in Bexar County to Armando and Maria Luna. He was the proud first member of his family to earn a high school diploma, a testament to his determination and work...
Audrey Joyce Saunders
Jan 22, 2025
Audrey Joyce (Williams) Saunders died 22 Jan 2025. She was born 1 Aug 1941 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Richard Ernest and Jane Adeline (Galus) Williams. She married Mike Saunders 12 Aug 1961 in Long Beach, CA. Audrey was a Eucharistic Minister for many years at the various parishes where she lived. She also did Hospital Ministry for many...
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