Recent Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Chief Master Sergeant Arthur (Art) Joseph Andrews, Jr age 67 passed away in his home in the arms of his loving wife on January 2, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1952 in The Bronx, New York to Margaret McDermott Andrews and Arthur Joseph Andrews, Sr. Art graduated from Keansburg New Jersey High School in May 1971. He...

Jan 1, 2020

Hildolfo Xavier “Alfie” Villarreal, age 72, passed away on January 1, 2020, at his home in Converse, TX. He was born on January 21, 1947 to Luciana and Humberto Villarreal in Robstown, TX. He served in the Army National Guard and retired from Southwestern Bell/AT&T after 43 years. He loved playing and composing music and followed his passion through...

Jan 1, 2020

Pamela Ann Silva, born on April 8, 1959 in Norwich, NY, passed away on January 1, 2020, in San Antonio, TX at the age of 60.  She is preceded in death by her parents James Perry and Nelberta Ann Stafford.  Pamela is survived by her husband of Marshell Joe Silva; children, Stephanie A Britain, Danielle M Lorenzana (Michael T.),...

Dec 31, 2019

When the Caterpillar thought her life was over…She began to fly.

Carol Ann Basore, was born May 28 th , 1965, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.  She went to be with Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 31 st , 2019.  March 20, 1987 was the date that gave her the most...

Dec 30, 2019

Kathleen Ann Petrequin, age 56, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Lucille Davidson. She spent most of her childhood as a military brat, with the most memorable assignment being in Belgium. While in Belguim, Kathy attended SHAPE High School and excelled in...

Dec 30, 2019

Lionel Johnson was born December 3, 1939 in New Orleans, LA to Louise Johnson. He was raised by Algis Butler and Louise Butler. Brother Johnson received the Lord as his personal savior in 1985 and was baptized by Pastor Wilker Neal of Nineveh Baptist Church of Kenner LA.

Lionel attended Booker T. Washington High School in New...

Dec 28, 2019

Joretta Ann Sims Humphries

April 29, 1931 – December 28, 2019

Joretta Sims Humphries, 88 was born in Emmet, Arkansas on April 29, 1931. She graduated from Hope High School and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas.

In 1953, Joretta met Wayburn Dean (Bud) Humphries in...

Dec 27, 2019

Kenneth C. Fidler, born 4 Oct 1934 in Brooklyn, NY., died, 27 Dec 2019. He was 85 years old.  He has resided in Universal City, TX since Oct 2016 and has been an active member of American Legion Post 667 and VFW Post 4676 in Universal City, TX.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Carlton...

Dec 26, 2019

Lieutenant Colonel, Lawrence (Larry) Thomas Gates, USAF retired, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2019 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Gates; a son Robert and Daughter Linda; sisters Katherine Coleman, Norma Arbour, Jackie Reichert, Barbara Lombardo Wilson; brothers David Gates, Earnest H Gates; and grandson...

Dec 26, 2019

Surrounded by her family, Ascension (Choni) Matthews passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the age of 81 years 7 months. Born on May 26, 1938 in Zaragoza, Spain, Choni was the youngest of two children to Alejandro and Josefina Gracia.

As a child, Choni enjoyed traveling to the beaches of Spain. She told stories of...

Dec 26, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Madison Douglass, 58, of Schertz, Texas, died on December 26, 2019. He died from complications during rehabilitation from a broken femur from a work fall. It was unexpected and he was surrounded by family and in good spirits.

Larry, originally of El Paso, Texas, is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debra Douglass, his...

Dec 26, 2019

John “Jay” Joseph Shuler, at the age of 83, went to be with God and his wife Carmella in Heaven on December 26, 2019, after struggling with kidney and bladder cancer.  He was with family until the end at his home in Universal City.

He was born on June 10, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to John...

Dec 24, 2019

Guadalupe Saldana Torres, born on December 21, 1931, passed away on December 24, 2019, at the age of 88. Guadalupe, also known as Lupita, was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was married to Lucio "Mike" for 54 years. She loved all kinds of music and loved to dance. She always welcomed everyone with a smile and a...

Dec 24, 2019

Kenneth Rex Keller, (Lt. Col, USAF, Retired), born on June 9, 1940 in Hartford City, IN, passed away on December 24, 2019, in Garden Ridge, TX at the age of 79. He graduated from Purdue University in 1962 and obtained his Masters Degree from Indiana University in 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Dec 22, 2019

Tyrone “Ty” Murray was born October 21, 1973 in London, England. He passed away, surrounded by his family, on December 22, 2019 in Schertz, Texas. Ty grew up in the Oranges of New Jersey. He faithfully served 22 years in the United States Army and achieved both his Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from Wayland Baptist University.

Tyrone...

Dec 21, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Gary Leal, age 43 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2019.  Gary will be missed everyday by his Father, Rosendo, his Mother, Ninfa, Brother Daniel, Sister Linda, his Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.  We know Gary is now with his grandparents and is loved...

Dec 20, 2019

Jacqueline Meadows Taylor, or Jackie as she preferred to be called, was called home to the Lord on December 20, 2019, at the age of 82 in San Antonio, Tx. Jackie was born in Luling, Tx to the late Joseph Lovell and Lucyle Meadows. She graduated from Luling High School, where she perfected the craft of baton twirling. Jackie...

Dec 19, 2019

Don Burkarth . A caring husband, father, son, brother. A dedicated educator. An art enthusiast. A lover of contemporary and classical literature.   An ardent sport spectator and participant in tennis, golf and basketball teams. A life- long loyal Cowboys’ and Spurs’ fan. A world traveler. An impassioned Beatles fan.

Sadly, Don passed  away on December 19, 2019...

Dec 15, 2019

Shirley Ann Roseman was born to Hubert Thomas and Mamie Perdue Thomas in Princeton West Virginia during the depression when soup lines were long and jobs were no where to be found. She told family members if they wanted to know how she grew up to watch  “A Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the movie based on the life of singer Loretta...

Dec 14, 2019

Julian W. Welch was born on April 16, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, to parents, Julian W. Welch Sr. and Elvira Welch. He passed away suddenly on December 14, 2019 in Live Oak, Texas, at the age of 73.

Julian graduated from Edison High School in 1964 and joined the Army in October 1965. While in the...