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Eric Matthew Vasquez

Eric Matthew Vasquez

Dec 23, 2025

Eric Matthew Vasquez

December 23, 2025

Eric Matthew Vasquez, 38, of Universal City, Texas went to live in eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2025. Eric was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 4, 1987. Eric graduated from Judson High School in 2005 and attended St. Philip’s College in San Antonio on a scholarship, where he...

Albert Joe Lovato

Albert Joe Lovato

Dec 17, 2025

SSG Albert Joe Lovato passed away at the age of 77, to be with the Lord and Savior on December 17, 2025. Born in small town Lyman, Nebraska to farmers Lloyd and Ruby Lovato.

A devoted patriot to his country, Albert joined the Army after High School in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. Albert was...

Edward Perez Jr.

Edward Perez Jr.

Dec 25, 2025

A visitation will be held for Edward Perez Jr. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home. Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Funeral Service will begin at 11 am, followed by a procession to the Schertz-Cibolo Cemetery for a Graveside Service. 

Shirley J. Birnbaum

Shirley J. Birnbaum

Dec 14, 2025

Shirley J. Birnbaum, age 90, of Schertz, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2025. Born on June 25, 1935, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Thelma Brackeen and Leonard Stegall. She dedicated her career to serving the community as a bus driver for Judson ISD and was a faithful member of the Country Church in Marion.

Shirley...

Ian Leslie Straus

Ian Leslie Straus

Dec 9, 2025

Ian Leslie Straus, 73, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after a battle with brain cancer. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Ian will be remembered for his sharp but humble intellect and his enthusiasm for his many pursuits and people he loved.

Born on July 15, 1952, in Fargo, North...

Armando Aguero

Armando Aguero

Dec 16, 2025

Armando Aguero was born on June 19, 1959, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Maria C. and Presentacion Aguero.

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Armando passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Schertz, Texas.

Armando dedicated more than a decade of his life to public service, proudly serving his community. His most impactful...

Bobby Earl Hinds

Bobby Earl Hinds

Dec 20, 2025

Bobby Earl Hinds of Schertz, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the age of 63. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on January 11, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. 

Carol Ann Richie

Carol Ann Richie

Dec 20, 2025

Carol Ann Richie, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025 at the age of 80.

Carol was born in Washington, DC on August 25, 1945, but grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. She graduated in 1963 from Bolton High School. On July 4, 1964, she married Rowland Richie from Leighton, Alabama and would...

John S. Piekalski

John S. Piekalski

Dec 6, 2025

In Loving Memory

John S. "Jack" Piekalski 

June 5, 1946 - December 6, 2025

On an afternoon of December 6, 2025 at the age of 79, John S. "Jack" Piekalski's life was unexpectedly taken after a motorcycle accident in Boerne, Texas. He was on an event ride with his motorcycle family of brothers for a toy run to support charities for children in...

Lee Watson

Lee Watson

Dec 22, 2025

Lee Watson, born Yoon Sook Lee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 22, 2025, at the age of 94, in her home of 40 years in Marion, Texas.Lee was born on February 12, 1931, in Seoul, Korea, to Doo Hyun Lee and Gwi Dong Kim. In 1961, she met her husband while working on a military base in...

Monique J. Kobes

Monique J. Kobes

Dec 25, 2025

Monique Jacquline Kobes, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Cibolo.

Monique was born in Poitiers, France, to parents, Léa and Charles. Her early life was marked by both loss and perseverance. Her father was killed in the French Underground during World War II. She was raised by her mother and...

Michael Dean Marie

Michael Dean Marie

Dec 22, 2025

Michael D. Marie

September 18, 1941 - December 22, 2025

Mr. Michael D. Marie of Cibolo, Texas passed away on December 22 at 9:55 PM. Mr. Marie was born in Lincoln, Illinois, September 18, 1941. He was the son of Edmund and Hazel Marie of Peoria, Illinois and stepfather Ernest Self of Peoria.

Mr. Marie was a graduate of Manuel High School in...

Michael Wayne Hawpe

Michael Wayne Hawpe

Dec 12, 2025

Michael Wayne Hawpe, 75, of La Vernia, Texas peacefully passed from this life on Friday December 12, 2025 surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1950, in Pampa, Texas to Miller and Darlene Hawpe joining siblings, Monty & Linda and later another sister, Jenny was born to the family. Mike knew Jesus Christ as his...

James Franklin Madison

James Franklin Madison

Dec 10, 2025

James Franklin Madison Jr

May 1,1937 – Dec 10,2025

Jim was born in Norwalk, Connecticut to James and Dorthy Madison. The eldest of seven children. Jim joined the army at the age of 17 and served his country proudly for 20 years. After retiring from the army, he retired with 26 years at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. Jim was an avid golfer....

William Thomas Harm

William Thomas Harm

Dec 10, 2025

William "Tom" Thomas Harm, of Schertz, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on August 13, 1936, in New Haven, Michigan, to Herman and Marie Harm.

Tom graduated from high school in June 1954 and proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force on September 16, 1954. He faithfully served his country for...

Barbara Fortassain Scholze

Barbara Fortassain Scholze

Dec 9, 2025

Barbara Fortassain Scholze

June 10,1933 - December 9, 2025

Barbara Fortassain Scholze, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to live for eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 9th. Her life was a beautiful testament to faith, love, and selfless devotion to others.

Barbara Jean was born on June 10, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to parents Lawrence Joseph...

Beatrice Vasquez Alamia

Beatrice Vasquez Alamia

Dec 7, 2025

Beatrice V. Alamia went to be with the Lord at the age of 95. She resided in Schertz, Texas and passed away on Sunday, December 7th of 2025.

Beatrice was born on July 30, 1930 in Gonzales, Texas to Juanita and Francisco Vasquez. She was married to Gantran Alamia and at her death was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church...

Brian Richard King

Brian Richard King

Dec 6, 2025

Brian King passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 in Schertz, TX just a couple weeks shy of his 66th birthday. In the weeks leading up to his passing, he was accompanied by his adored cat Tippi while enjoying nature on the patio.

He was born in Washington D.C. on December 17, 1959 as the second son of Beasley and Claudette...

Barbara Ann Shepherd

Barbara Ann Shepherd

Dec 5, 2025

A visitation will be held for Barbara Ann Shepherd on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 5 pm- 8 pm at Schertz Funeral Home. The following day, Monday 29, 2025, the Funeral Service will begin at 11 am.

Eugene August Hubnik

Eugene August Hubnik

Dec 5, 2025

Eugene A. Hubnik: November 22, 1938 – December 5, 2025 Eugene August Hubnik of Garden Ridge, TX passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 87. Eugene was born in Cameron (Marak), TX to the late August A. and Mary C. (Sevcik) Hubnik on November 22, 1938. 

Eugene graduated from C.H. Yoe High School in 1956. After graduation, he...