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Raymond Smejkal

Raymond Smejkal

Jul 16, 2018

Raymond Smejkal, born May 28, 1938 in Providence, RI, passed away surrounded by his wife and two children on July 16, 2018 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 80. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lucille Smejkal. He is survived by his devoted wife Peggy Smejkal, children, Joe Smejkal and wife, Connie, Johna...

Guadalupe Toro

Guadalupe Toro

Jul 12, 2018

Mr. Guadalupe 'Lupe' Del Toro, born on July 29, 1939 in Cibolo, Texas, passed away at the age of 78 on July 12, 2018. Lupe was the loving husband of the late Carolyn Del Toro. He is survived by his son, John and his wife Paula; his brother, Jesse and his wife Rita; grandchildren, Matthew and Harriet; his partner, Emma...

John Mendiola

John Mendiola

Jul 12, 2018

John Henry Mendiola went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July, 12, 2018. John was born on April 16, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas. During his school years, he loved playing football. John graduated from Angelo State University and was employed by the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed many interests, some of which...

Robert Flores

Robert Flores

Jul 12, 2018

SMSgt. Robert Flores passed away July 12th, 2018 at Sorrento Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was born August 3rd, 1962 in Galveston, Texas to Adolph and Caritina (Gonzalez) Flores. Robert earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University in Saint Louis,...

Teresa Guerra

Teresa Guerra

Jul 11, 2018

Teresa M Guerra was born on February 14, 1950 in San Antonio, TX and went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Marcelino and Ventura Martinez. Teresa is survived by her loving husband Ernesto Guerra; daughters Laura Salas, Amber Flores (Jeff); grandchildren Scott (Jessica), Christopher, Analise, Justice...

Helen Mcneal

Helen Mcneal

Jul 9, 2018

Helen McNeal was born July 2, 1941 to the late Charlie and Hazel Davidson of Del Valle, TX.

Helen accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Del Valle Baptist Church , Del Valle, TX. She attended Lamar Elementary School and graduated from Anderson High School in 1960. In 1971 she married...

Michael Marbach

Michael Marbach

Jul 5, 2018

Michael "Mike" Allen Marbach, born August 24, 1946 in San Antonio, TX, passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 71. Mike also known as PoPo, was the owner of Grayson St. Garage in San Antonio, TX and retired in 2008. After his retirement from the automotive business he went to work for his son at COA...

A.D. Stephenson Jr.

A.D. Stephenson Jr.

Jul 3, 2018

SMSgt. A. D. Stephenson Jr., USAF (Ret) , age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in San Antonio. He was born February 12, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas. A.D. served in The United States Air Force, retiring at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He served honorably for 21 years in 16 different countries. A.D. was a special...

Thomas Simms

Thomas Simms

Jun 30, 2018

Thomas Earl Simms was summoned to his heavenly home on 30 June 2018, in Schertz, Texas. God supported him through 83 years of his life. Tom was born on 2 April 1935, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

He served two years in the United States Army, with the 82nd Airborne stationed in Japan, and served in the...

Carol Torsch

Carol Torsch

Jun 29, 2018

Carol Jeannine Torsch was born December 19, 1939 in McAllen, Texas and passed away June 29, 2018 at her home in Cibolo, Texas.

Carol was preceded in Death by her parents, Joseph L. Hammerly and Azalee P. Crawford Hammerly; and son, Don A. Paddick. She is survived by daughters,...

Josephine Vielma

Josephine Vielma

Jun 29, 2018

Josephine Vielma, born April 26 1923 in Kingsbury, TX, passed away on June 29, 2018 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 95. Josephine was also known by her loving family and friends as; Pepa, Ita, Mama Jo, Mrs. V, Tita, and Nina. She is preceded in death by her husband Viviano Vielma, parents Santiago and Manuela Rios;...

Orpha Dewerff

Orpha Dewerff

Jun 27, 2018

Orpha "Elaine" Barham DeWerff, 93, passed from this earthly life into eternal life in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2018. Elaine was born in Corsicana, Texas on May 25, 1925 and lived an interesting and full life. She traveled around the world to many places including the Philippines, France and South Korea. After serving...

Barbara Kennedy

Barbara Kennedy

Jun 26, 2018

Barbara Ann Kennedy went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the age of 72. She was born on September 30, 1945 to Samuel E. Jones and Gladys Jones in New Braunfels, Texas. Barbara worked throughout her life serving the people in her community in various retail roles. Her most recent position was a...

Robert Stetson

Robert Stetson

Jun 24, 2018

Robert H. Stetson, born on December 4, 1934 to Lawrence and Edith Stetson in Stoughton, Massachusetts, passed away on June 24, 2018 at the age of 83. Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. In his free time Robert enjoyed square dancing and camping with family and friends. He was preceded in death...

Pat Blackwell

Pat Blackwell

Jun 23, 2018

Pat Blackwell was born June 4th, 1935, in Tuscarawas, Ohio. His parents were William O. and Hazel Blackwell. The family was raised near grandparents in Ohio then moved to Marietta, Georgia and then on to Pomona, California where they settled for good.

When he had completed high school, he enlisted in the Navy Reserve and became a...

David Gerhart

David Gerhart

Jun 17, 2018

David Charles Gerhart , born March 16, 1948, died June 17, 2018 the age of 70 years old. David was a '66 grad of McArthur H.S. earned an Associates Degree from S.A.C., and former licensed real estate broker. Raised on the family dairy farm in Bexar County, he milked cows alongside his father from the time he was a little...

Paul Hunter Ii

Paul Hunter Ii

Jun 16, 2018

Paul Richard Hunter II was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 16, 2018, after a long battle with Huntington's disease at the age of 47. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Amalia (Valdes) Hunter; parent's, Paul R. and Susan C. (Evenson) Hunter; mother-in-law, Amalia (Garza) Torres and Godson and nephew, Logan Ruiz. Paul Richard Hunter II...

Cynthia Harred

Cynthia Harred

Jun 15, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Carol Graves Harred, age 64, passed away on June 15, 2018 in Live Oak, Texas. She was born on September 6, 1953 in Brownfield, Texas. Cindy graduated from Brownfield High School and South Plains College. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents: Kenneth Graves and Betty...

Edna Hamblin

Edna Hamblin

Jun 12, 2018

Edna Rae Hamblin, age 93, passed away on June 12, 2018 in Schertz, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 15, 2018 at The Country Church in Marion, Texas, with Viewing and Visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00AM. Graveside Services will be held at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, Texas at a later date....

Heather Shields

Heather Shields

Jun 10, 2018

Heather Jane (Lusk) Shields, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at home in Converse, Texas. She was born in Big Spring, Texas, on November 10, 1966 to Charles D. Lusk and G. Eileen Lusk. Heather graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1985. After high school, Heather married and became the mother of her only child, Kiyano S. Oben....