Obituaries

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William Potts

William Potts

Jun 23, 2022

William “Bill” Michael Potts passed away June 23, 2022, at the age of 74 surrounded by his brother and nephews. William was born December 7, 1947, to James R. Potts and Rose M. Bransfield while James was stationed in Newfoundland Canada. William was part of a military family and was well traveled around the world and the U.S. William...

Robert Raiford, Jr.

Robert Raiford, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Robert James Raiford Jr. of Schertz, age 45, woke up in Heaven at 5:40am on Thursday June 23, 2022 when he died suddenly and unexpectedly at the Raiford home. His family and friends are still reeling.

Robert was a proud Texan and lived his whole life here. He was born in Corpus Christi on July 30, 1976,...

Elias James

Elias James

Jun 22, 2022

We can close our eyes and see Eli's beautiful smile, hear his hardy laugh and see his smiling eyes. We are so proud of him. He worked two jobs,had his own house, loved his cat. He has always been a private person, but he loved to make people laugh. He was always a very talented artist. He drew amazing...

Frederick Hermann

Frederick Hermann

Jun 21, 2022

Frederick (Fred) Bruce Hermann , born on Labor Day September 7, 1931, passed away on June 21, 2022 at the age of 90 in New Braunfels, TX with his daughter Cheryl Becker and granddaughter Jeannette Martin by his side.

He was born and raised in Syracuse, NY.  In his youth, Fred did many things to support WWII...

John Lutz

John Lutz

Jun 19, 2022

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Schertz Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with the Visitation for the public beginning at 10:00 AM. Following the Funeral Service there will be a procession to St. Paul's Church Cemetery in Cibolo for the Graveside Service.

Zenaida Banayad

Zenaida Banayad

Jun 16, 2022

Maria Elena Zenaida Rodriguez de las Alas Banayad passed away on June 16, 2022 at the age of 91 years. She was kind, loving, and a pillar of strength and inspiration for her family.

Zenaida, also known as Lola (Tagalog for grandmother), Nadie and Zeny was born in Mohon, Batangas, Philippines, on August 18,...

David Saldivas, Jr.

David Saldivas, Jr.

Jun 15, 2022

David Anthony Saldivas Jr. Was born in Houston Texas on September 11, 1978 and called to Heaven June 15, 2022.  He loved his children dearly and made sure they were taken care. He had a big heart and would help anyone in need.

David was preceded in death by his father, David Saldivas, Sr.; paternal grandparent, Virginia Saldivas; maternal grandparents,...

John Gries

John Gries

Jun 14, 2022

John Matthew Gries, 41, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born June 22, 1980, in Denver, Colorado to Dennis and Debra Gries.

John was a 1999 graduate of Samuel Clemens High School and earned a Bachelor's of Science degree from UTSA. He was 22 year veteran of the Texas Air National Guard, achieving the rank of Master...

Joe Calderon

Joe Calderon

Jun 13, 2022

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Schertz Funeral Home from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be held the following day on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM followed by a procession to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery for a Graveside Service at 12:30 PM.

Tina Mattingly

Tina Mattingly

Jun 13, 2022

Tina Yvonne Moses Mattingly passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022 with her mom by her side. She was 54.

Tina is survived by her mother Betty Foster Horan; father Greg Moses and wife Susan; brothers John Maywald and wife Lori, Allan Moses and partner Nancy Palo, Greg Moses Jr and wife Misti; uncle Aubry L. Foster;...

Joseph Rivas

Joseph Rivas

Jun 13, 2022

Joseph Anthony (Tony) Rivas, 79, of Schertz, Texas went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022. Tony was born June 6, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas to Eddie and Bertha Rivas.

Tony went to Highlands High School. He loved football and was an all-state basketball player. Tony married Natalie Hardin on February 24, 1962. They...

Patrick Donovan

Patrick Donovan

Jun 12, 2022

Patrick J Donovan passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, surrounded by friends and family at his home in Converse, Texas. He was born on July 28, 1941, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Charles and Catherine Donovan, proprietors of the Donovan Funeral Home in Kalamazoo.

Pat attended Kalamazoo St. Augustine through 12th grade. He entered the...

Ray Reyes, Jr.

Ray Reyes, Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

Ray Reyes Jr., 76, from Schertz, TX, went to be with the Lord after a long struggle with cancer. He passed away in his home on Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ray was born April 26, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the parents of Reynaldo Reyes and Janie Rodriguez. He attended Richard King...

Earl Finck

Earl Finck

Jun 11, 2022

Earl was born to Blanche Boyle Finck and Klaus Henry Finck. They lived on a farm north of Okaton, South Dakota. Earl attended school in a one-room schoolhouse until he graduated high school in 1952 and in 1954, he joined the Army.

During Earl’s 21 years in the Army, he served 2 tours in Germany and 2...

Keith Thurman

Keith Thurman

Jun 9, 2022

Keith Ray Thurman, age 58 of Cibolo TX, was born at Tachikawa Air Base, Japan on May 6, 1964 and passed away in San Antonio TX on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He is survived by his mother Jo Thurman; brother and sister-in-law, Mark & Xochitl Rogers; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne & Michelle Thurman; nephews Derrick Rogers, Kyle Thurman, and...

Carol Cawvey

Carol Cawvey

Jun 5, 2022

Carol Ann Cawvey, born on July 31, 1946 in Bangor Main to Ernest and Louise Cawvey.  She passed away on June 5, 2022 in Texas.

Carol was preceded in death by her Father Ernest, brothers Stevie and Ernie, sisters Sue and Jean.

She is survived by her mother Louise, sister Mary and longtime companion Bill...

Arlene Jack

Arlene Jack

Jun 5, 2022

Arlene Marie (Willis) Jack was born on May 14th, 1939, in Keene, New Hampshire to Wesley and Helen Peets. Arlene passed away on June 5th, 2022, at the age of 83.

Arlene was married to Edward K. Willis on October 30th, 1965. This union provided three children Tina, Steve, and Robert. After Edward’s...

Dale Cook

Dale Cook

May 31, 2022

Captain Dale Erwin Cook of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, born April 12, 1936 to Erwin A. Cook  and Lillian Ridenbaugh Cook. Preceded in death by his parents, his son Darren Cook, his granddaughter Arianna Cook, and his daughter in law Sonja Cook. He passed away at home under hospice care on May 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Maxie Neece

Maxie Neece

May 25, 2022

Maxie Altrue Neece passed away peacefully at home and delivered into the hands of God on May 25, 2022, at the age of 92.  Maxie was born on September 7, 1929, to parents Rommie T Duncan and Dovie L Duncan in Pulaski County, Virginia.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold K Neece, her brothers Evans H...

Carolyn Tate

Carolyn Tate

May 25, 2022

Carolyn P. Tate, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Carolyn was born January 3, 1935 in Fort Myers, FL to Charles and Leetie Powers. Carolyn married the love of her life, Gilliam F. Tate in 1952 and shortly thereafter they moved to Paris, France where Gilliam was stationed with the United Stated Air Force....