Recent Obituaries

Jan 24, 2023

Thomas E. Byrd of Universal City, Texas passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1939 to James and Olga Byrd in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the National Guard from 1955 – 1958, then he went on to join the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Vietnam in 1968, where a...

Jan 22, 2023

Robert Lee Johnson of Universal City, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born to George F. Johnson and Neda May Leedy on April 25th, 1933, in Falls City, Nebraska.

Robert lived an accomplished life as a United States Air Force veteran of 26 years, proudly serving the country...

Jan 21, 2023

Russell Louis Foley, age 61 and a life-long resident of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023, concluding a 9-month battle with cancer.

Preceding him in death was his mother, Yvonne Waters, along with his grandparents; David and Fay Jacobs and Eric and Abudine Foley. He is survived by his father, Windol Foley; stepfather,...

Jan 20, 2023

Barbara J. Kelly, 69, Universal City, TX, passed away on January 20, 2023, after a courageous battle against Glioblastoma. A Celebration of her Life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 2023, at Universal City United Methodist Church, 90 Winn Ave., Universal City, TX 78148. Barbara was born on January 24, 1953, to Robert and Betty Kelly in...

Jan 20, 2023

Narciso Pulido III, a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Schertz, passed away at home on January 20, 2023 surrounded by family. Narcie, as he was known to many in the area, was born October 22, 1946 to Narciso and Rosa (Quintanilla) Pulido and attended Premont High School before enlisting in the Marines. As a Corporal for the Marines, Narcie saw...

Jan 19, 2023

Bob Sweeney, 86, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on January 19, 2023. Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Bernice and Robert Sweeney Sr., Bob was a salesman and retired from the U.S. Army National Guard as an SFC after 20 years of service.

Bob was an avid woodworker, traveler, casino card player, TV...

Jan 18, 2023

Perlita (Perla) Manalo Okonski, 78 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Perlita was born on January 17, 1945, in Balungao Pangasinan, Philippines, to the late Oftociano and Josefina Manalo. She was united in Holy matrimony to John Anthony Okonski on September 12, 1972. This union was...

Jan 16, 2023

Herlinda Martinez Castellano known to most as Linda went off to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16th, 2023. She was 66 years old. Her birthday is February 2, 1956. She will be celebrating in heaven with her beloved mother Juanita Martinez Garza, her niece, her stepbrother, her tia's and the many cousins who have passed before her....

Jan 15, 2023

Michael Travis Hamm Sr. went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2023. Michael passed away at the age of 74 at his residence in Schertz Texas where he lived for the past 45 years. He was born in San Antonio Texas on July 10, 1948 and married his sweetheart Shirley Ann Bailey on July 12, 1969. They...

Jan 12, 2023

Andrew Ernest Friesenhahn, 81, entered his eternal rest with the Lord at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Andrew was born in Converse, Texas on August 6, 1941 to Hugo T. Friesenhahn and Leonie Reininger Friesenhahn. Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, his infant sister and brother, Helen Ann & William, his brother Gerald and wife...

Jan 12, 2023

Jeffrey Blaine Hansell was born on November 2, 1956 to Blaine Holmes Hansell and Mary Jane Hansell as an only child. On the morning of January 12th, he lost his seven-year battle with dementia. His life was an example of devotion, servitude, and God's unfailing grace.

Jeffrey and Glenda married on February 24th, 1983, in Myrtle Beach,...

Jan 12, 2023

Charlotte Ann Baldwin, Foster “Nana”, age 85, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023. She was born in Navasota, Texas. She lived in Houston Tx, Plano Tx, and called San Antonio Tx home. She graduated from Navasota High School in 1955 and moved to Houston and met her late husband, Wayne Baldwin. She greatly enjoyed pets and the outdoors with...

Jan 11, 2023

Lillian “Frances” Blakley from Marion, Texas passed peacefully into eternal life at the age of 80 on January 11th, 2023. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 28, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Travis and Mary Wheeler. Frances was married to Jimmy Blakley, the love of her life, for 53 years until his passing....

Jan 9, 2023

Roberto G. Salas of Schertz, TX passed away on January 9, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born in Floresville, TX on June 10, 1933 to Marcos and Theresa Salas. He was employed from 1954 to 1994 in the U.S. Army and Civil Service positions. He enjoyed walking, dancing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren....

Jan 8, 2023

Joyce Pierce, loving wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord, January 8, 2023. Joyce was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 2, 1933. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1950. She married Fred Pierce on July 20, 1952. They enjoyed 53 wonderful years together, raising 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 13...

Jan 7, 2023

Vickie Jo Hutton went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 72. Throughout her incredible life, she held an unwavering faith in God, ingraining it deeply into her character and wholeheartedly sharing His love with the world.

Vickie possessed a spirited and poetic nature—passionately driven from deep within her soul—and tenaciously...

Jan 3, 2023

Reed Berrett Fanning, 73, passed away January 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. Reed was born in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1967. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Central British Mission from 1968 to 1970.

He graduated...

Jan 1, 2023

Martha Ann Trotter (Granny) ,age 85, of La Vernia TX, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. She was born January 24, 1937, in St Louis Missouri ,to parents, Melton & Virginia Wegman who both preceded her in death. Martha worked as an executive secretary in the oil and gas field for many years. After moving to their farm...

Jan 1, 2023

Lauren Kaye Larson Simpson

March 30, 1966 - January 1, 2023

Lauren Kaye Larson Simpson was called home to the arms of her Lord on January 1, 2023. Laurie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her. Born March 30, 1966, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Laurie was...

Dec 30, 2022

Kathryn Nan McBride of Cibolo, Texas went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was preceded by her father John “Jake” William Lenze, her mother Betty Joyce Bonin Lenze, her twin sister Kathy Ann Shirey, and her sister Karen Mae Bagley. Kathryn is survived by her husband James Paul “Buzz” McBride, her three daughters,...