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Leo Vangjel

Leo Vangjel

Oct 27, 2026

Leo “Van” Vangjel, 96, passed away on October 27, 2026. 

Van was born on April 1, 1930, in Concord, New Hampshire. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 18 and completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. 

While stationed at an air force base near Norwich, England, he met Betty Lilian Wells. They were...

Robert C. Weiske

Robert C. Weiske

Oct 3, 2026

Robert Charles Weiske, 86, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Robert was born on March 6, 1940, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Carl and Frieda (Linnemeyer) Weiske. On March 17, 1962, he married Karene Anderson, and they shared more than 64 years of marriage, spending most of those years in St. Peter, Minnesota.

Robert proudly served his country in...

Nicole Elizabeth Doyel

Nicole Elizabeth Doyel

Oct 16, 2026

A visitation will be held for Nicole Elizabeth Doyel on Monday November 9, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home, beginning at 5 PM. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 a Funeral Service will be held at Resurrection Baptist Church beginning at 11 AM. Following the Service,  a Graveside service will be held at 2 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Norma Jean Gentry

Norma Jean Gentry

Oct 30, 2026

Norma Jean Gentry, 93, passed away surrounded by family on October 30, 2026. 

A Visitation will be held from 5:00PM- 8:00PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home with committal to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Luis Antonio Ortiz

Luis Antonio Ortiz

Oct 30, 2026

A visitation for Luis Antonio Ortiz will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Tuesday November 17, 2026 beginning at 5 pm, with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2026 beginning at 11:30 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Military honors will then...

Elfriede Brewer

Elfriede Brewer

Oct 19, 2026

Elfriede Reitmaier Brewer

May 14, 1933 – October 19, 2026

Elfriede Reitmaier Brewer, known and loved by nearly everyone simply as “Nanny,” passed away on October 19, 2026, in Live Oak, Texas, at the age of 93.

Elfriede was born on May 14, 1933, in Munich, Germany, to Lorenz and Thekla Reitmaier of Erding, and grew up on a small family farm in...

Sandra Moselle Smith

Sandra Moselle Smith

Oct 19, 2026

Sandra Moselle (Blackwood) Smith, 83, of Schertz, Texas, entered into eternal rest peacefully on October 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her beloved sons, extended family, and dear friends.

Born on June 16, 1943, Sandra was the second daughter born to the late Norman Lou and Vondie Clarence Blackwood. During her childhood, the Blackwood family relocated from Georgia to the...

Holly Lynnett Lessard

Holly Lynnett Lessard

Oct 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Holly Lynnette Lessard

Holly Lynnette Lessard was born to Margaret Lessard and George Lessard in Germany on February 28, 1971, during one of her father’s many military assignments. After their time in Germany came to an end, the family returned to her father’s hometown, where Holly graduated from Samuel Clemens High School.

Shortly after graduating, Holly was blessed...

Kyle Patrick McWhinnie

Kyle Patrick McWhinnie

Oct 18, 2026

Kyle Patrick McWhinnie passed on October 18, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Kyle at Schertz Funeral Home on Saturday October 31, 2026 at 10 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Fisher House in memory of Kyle. 

Noriko Paulk

Noriko Paulk

Oct 12, 2026

Noriko Paulk was a dreamer who loved spontaneous adventure, especially by rail. In her most authentic and free-spirited way, Noriko crossed the platform at Life’s last station to board the train for her Greatest Adventure on October 12, 2026. She was a youthful 89!

Noriko was born in Hokkaido, Japan on April 4,1937, as the youngest of four children to Ei and Takeshi Onoue....

Carmen Lee

Carmen Lee

Oct 10, 2026

Carmen Lee

November 21, 1944 – October 10, 2026.

Carmen Lee, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

Born November 21, 1944, in Pleasanton, Texas, Carmen was the daughter of Beatrice Lopez and the late Felix Lopez. She married John Lee on November 28, 1969, in Savannah GA, beginning a marriage and partnership that...

Kathleen H Nagelmueller

Kathleen H Nagelmueller

Oct 10, 2026

Kathleen Nagelmueller born in 1953 in shiner Texas. Lost her fight with cancer at the age of 73 on the tenth of October.

Kathleen was baptized in Wagner hospital in 1953 and confirmed in 1966. She attended Moulton ISD and later attended Baldwin Business college where she received a degree in accounting pertaining to and focused in banking. Kathleen has been...

Celia Wells

Celia Wells

Oct 9, 2026

Celia Cerna Wells age 78 lost her hard-fought battle with cancer peacefully in her home on Oct 9, 2026. 

Celia was born at home on December 8, 1947, to Feliciana & Augustine Cerna of San Antonio, TX. Although raised in San Antonio Celia most enjoyed her summers at her godparent's ranch in La Vernia, there she enjoyed cornbread with chicharrónes baked...

Anne Maupin Ford

Anne Maupin Ford

Oct 9, 2026

Anne Maupin Ford, age 69, was born on August 13, 1957, at Brooke Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, and went home to her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2026, in Spring Branch, Texas

Anne lived with an adventurous spirit, a warm heart, and a deep devotion to her family. At Samuel Clemens High School, she participated in track and...

John Noel Dunn

John Noel Dunn

Oct 8, 2026

JOHN NOEL DUNN

October 8, 2026

John Noel Dunn was born in 1927 in Elkton, SD, and grew up there. He graduated from Creighton University Medical School in 1954. Colonel (Doctor) Dunn, after Internship, served in the USAF through 1983. His final assignment was as Chief of the Clinical Consultants Division, Office of the Surgeon General, and as a Consultant in Family...

Ellen Leona Axsom

Ellen Leona Axsom

Oct 8, 2026

Root and Early Adventures

Ellen Leona Dula was born on December 12, 1943, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas, to Arthur and Marguerite Downey Dula. Ellen always maintained that the Dula family was directly related to the infamous character in the Kingston Trio folk song “Tom Dooley”—though, as the family always noted, genealogically speaking, we all trace back to Noah...

Patricia Ann Ritchie

Patricia Ann Ritchie

Oct 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Ritchie

Devoted mother and wife

Patricia Ann Ritchie “Patty, Pat”, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her home in Schertz, TX, with her family by her side.

Patricia was born on September 30, 1954, in San Antonio, TX, to Chester and Vivian McVeigh.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who dedicated her life to the...

Bobbie June DeBolt

Bobbie June DeBolt

Oct 3, 2026

Bobbie June DeBolt, age 91, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1935, in Monroe, Georgia, to Henry Preston Malcom and Anna Mae Richardson.

Bobbie will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to her family. She is survived by two of her three children, nine grandchildren, and ten...

Steven Larry Tucke

Steven Larry Tucke

Oct 3, 2026

Steven Larry Tucke, known to family and friends as Larry, passed away on October 3, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 73. A lifelong Texan, devoted husband, father and grandfather, Larry will be remembered for his strong faith, love of family, passion for music, and his remarkable ability to solve just about any problem...

Roy Kalolo Kaeo

Roy Kalolo Kaeo

Oct 2, 2026

Roy Kalolo Tadashi Kaeo was born on June 17, 1966. He was a cherished soul, known for his unwavering dedication to family and friends. Roy was the beloved son of the late Yasuko and Alva Kaeo, whose guidance and love shaped him into a remarkable man he became.

Roy leaves behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, whose love and partnership were the...