Recent Obituaries
William Junior Bowers
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, the Lord received our Dad, William J. “Bill” Bowers (Ret. SMSgt USAF) at the age of 91 years. Dad was born October 09, 1934 to William and Carrie Bowers in Helen, West Virginia. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Nancy Allison Bowers, on August 16, 1952. Dad and Mom were blessed...
Yvonne Nickles
Jun 2, 2026
Yvonne “Vonnie” Wichlep Nickles RN was granted peace by her Lord on June 2, 2026, at her daughter’s home with her daughter and sister by her side. She was surrounded by many friends, co-workers and family in her last days who shared tears and laughter over memories and adventures while toasting her with her favorite cocktail.
A sixth-generation Texan, Yvonne was...
Mary D. Castillo
May 28, 2026
Maria D. Castillo, also known as Mary, passed away on May 28, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on November 8, 1954, in Palito Blanco, Texas. Mary lived a life marked by kindness, patience, and deep devotion to her Catholic faith.
Mary was a woman who loved the simple beauty of life. She found great joy in sitting outdoors,...
MAJ Larry W. Hoxworth, USAF (Ret)
Apr 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MAJ Larry W. Hoxworth. Larry was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1941. Larry passed away due to complications from Parkinson's Disease in San Antonio, Texas on April 20, 2026 with his loving wife at his side. He was the last surviving child of the late Warner and...
Virginia Marie Kokal
May 31, 2026
Virginia "Ginger" Marie Kokal, known to some as Bob, passed away at the age of 70 in Santa Clara, Texas, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Ginger was born on April 14, 1956 to Clara Louise Poole and James Patterson in Huntsville, Alabama. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Bruce Head. As a child, while playing...
Francis L. Kapp
Jun 2, 2026
United States Air Force Colonel (Retired) Francis L. Kapp, born January 28, 1944, in Winthrop, MA, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Frank was a graduate of Izmir High School, Izmir, Turkey and then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Clemson University, Clemson, SC, in 1967. At Clemson...
Phillip F. Davis
Jun 8, 2026
MSgt (Retired)USAF Phillip F Davis 83, born July 9, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre PA, has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 8, 2026. He was the son of Philip and Josphine Davis, and in 1963 married the girl next door, Diana L Walters. Phillip was a graduate from Kingston High School, Kingston PA class of 1960. He...
Marilyn Virginia Billouin
May 9, 2026
Marilyn Virginia Menefee Billouin, age 92, passed away on May 9, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on July 29, 1933.
Marilyn lived a life defined by courage, resilience, and quiet strength. She was part of a pivotal moment in history, as one of six Black students who, in 1951, courageously sought admission to what is now Midwestern State...
Gerardo Martinez Carrillo
Jun 5, 2026
Gerardo Martinez Carrillo passed away on June 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A Visitation will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM-9:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary to take place at 7:00 PM.
Rosalinda F. Hernandez
May 28, 2026
Rosalinda F. Hernandez age 83 of Live Oak, Tx passed away on Thursday May 28, 2026. She was born January 7, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the parents of Emilio and Dolores Flores.
She is preceded in death by her husband Serafin Hernandez Jr of 61 years and her parents.
Rosalinda is survived by her children: son, Anthony Hernandez (JoAnn); daughters Patricia...
Wilhelm Robert Van Luyn
May 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Wilhelm Van Luyn “Billy”, who departed this world on May 23, 2026, at age of 74.
Born on April 2, 1952, in Brooklyn New York. Wilhelm was the son of the late Wilhelm Conrad Van Luyn & Edith Rotella Van Luyn. He grew...
Richard Gonzales Saenz
May 23, 2026
Richard (Rick) Gonzales Saenz, a long time resident of Schertz, Texas, passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Richard was born in New Braunfels, Texas to Manuel Saenz and Aurora Gonzales in 1947. He grew up playing Little League Baseball and discovered his passion for cars and racing while helping out at...
Jose Carmen Duran Castillo
May 22, 2026
A Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home, with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 PM.
Barbara Ann Fincke
May 20, 2026
Barbara Ann Fincke was a strong, faithful, resilient, talented, and deeply loving woman whose life left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born July 27, 1940 in Lockesburg, Arkansas, her family moved to Texas when she was young. She grew up in San Antonio, earning her cosmetology certificate from San Antonio Vocational and Technical Senior High School...
Edward Aron Venglar
May 18, 2026
Edward Aron Venglar was born in Vanderbilt, Texas, on September 14, 1942, to Frank Venglar and Mary Stropek, and passed away at age 83 in San Antonio, Texas, on May 18, 2026. After graduating from Industrial High School in 1960 he worked at Slavik’s Electronics in Edna for several years and then moved to San Antonio to work as an...
Cua Van Vo
May 15, 2026
Services for Cua Van Vo will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Schertz Funeral Home. The visitation will begin at 11 am with the Funeral Service beginning at 12 pm. Following the Funeral Service, there will be a procession to Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels, Texas.
Victor M. Diaz Jr.
May 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Victor M. Diaz Jr.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor “Vic” M. Diaz Jr. on May 15, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 71. He was born in El Paso, Texas, to Victor and Margie Diaz. Vic is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Grace; his...
Maybie Mercedes Giddens
May 13, 2026
Maybie Mercedes Giddens, age 66, Schertz, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Mercedes was born on December 16, 1959, in Camaguey, Cuba to her loving parents Evelio Fernandez and Mercedes Perez Fernandez. She and her family emigrated to Laredo, Texas, where she learned a new way of life at Mary Help of Christians School at the age of 12....
Vance Wilkinson Rowe
May 13, 2026
Vance Wilkinson Rowe, of Schertz, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2026 at the age of 19.
Vance was a bright shining light to all of us. He loved his family and friends dearly, and he was, and is, so loved in return. He was sweet, silly, humble, kind, practical, no fuss. He was such a loving young man, with a big smile...
Sherry Ann Reid-Holmes
May 12, 2026
Sherry Ann Reid-Holmes was born on June 4, 1967, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, and peacefully entered Heaven on May 12, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with breast cancer. Though our hearts are heavy, we find peace knowing she has finally attained her healing and is now resting in the presence of Jesus Christ, whom she faithfully trusted.
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