Obituaries

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Valsine M. Harrison

Valsine M. Harrison

Jul 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Valsine “Val” Maria Harrison

October 2, 1962 – July 11, 2025

With deep faith and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the homegoing of Valsine “Val” Maria Harrison, who entered the presence of her Savior on July 11, 2025, in Schertz, Texas, at the age of 62.

Born on October 2, 1962, in Plattsburgh, New York, to...

Berengela Gonzalez

Berengela Gonzalez

Jul 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Berengela Gonzalez (Wela Betty)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Berengela Gonzalez, lovingly known as Wela Betty, on July 7, 2025, at the age of ninety-five.

Berengela was born on February 22, 1930, in the small town of Cuero, Texas to Tomasa G. Lopez and Basilio Villarreal. She was the proud daughter of...

Anita Quiza Iott

Anita Quiza Iott

Jul 5, 2025

Anita “Annie” Quiza Iott of Selma, Texas, went home to Heaven on July 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Annie was born on May 11, 1961, to Celerino Quiza and Rosalina Mullet in the Southern Philippines. Third oldest of eleven children, Annie was known for caring for her family both near and far. In March 1988 Annie married...

John, Julia, Jack & James Burgess

John, Julia, Jack & James Burgess

Jul 4, 2025

Early in the morning on July 4, 2025, the Burgess family of Liberty, Texas, tragically passed away after being caught in the devastating floods in Kerr County while camping on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess (39), and her beloved husband, John Louis Burgess IV (39), as well as their two young sons, John “Jack” Louis...

Lt. Col. Robert Lawrence Sparks

Lt. Col. Robert Lawrence Sparks

Jul 2, 2025

Lt. Col. Robert L. “Bob” Sparks, USAF Medical Service Corps (Retired), passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born on April 22, 1946, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to late Robert M. and Helen D. Sparks. He is proceeded in death by his brother Ronald Brian Sparks and his granddaughter Sophie Sparks.

He was...

Thomas Edward Tucker

Thomas Edward Tucker

Jul 1, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Edward Tucker, 81, of Live Oak, TX passed away on July 1, 2025. Tom was born on July 7, 1943 to John and Edna Tucker in Chelsea, MA.

Tom was a proud retired veteran of the United States Air Force serving 20 years. He also worked for the Army for 20 years after his retirement from active duty. Tom...

Earl Richard Ostrander

Earl Richard Ostrander

Jul 1, 2025

Earl Richard Ostrander of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 01, 2025 at the age of 72. He entered this world on November 10, 1952 in Baltimore, MD, born to Earl Roy Ostrander Jr. and Elizabeth Margaret Ostrander. Earl is proceeded in death by his wife, Candy Ostrander (d. 2024), and his wife, Marie Ostrander (d. 2017) with whom...

Maria Guadalupe Jackson

Maria Guadalupe Jackson

Jun 30, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Jackson, 54, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on 30 June 2025.

Maria was born on 27 August 1970 to Antonio & Maria Rodriguez in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. After Maria graduated from Bel Air High School, El Paso, she went on to be an Medical Assistant, something she loved.

In 2006, Maria met Derrick Gene Jackson Sr. in El Paso, TX....

Geraldine Stephanie Wilson

Geraldine Stephanie Wilson

Jun 30, 2025

Geraldine Stephanie Wilson, age 89 passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30 in New Braunfels, Texas. Born September 3,1935 in Boston, Massachusetts to father George Garrard and mother Frances. Gerrie, as she preferred to be called, was the oldest of three children.

As a young girl growing up she loved the outdoors, spending time at her parent’s cabin in Pennsylvania where...

Oscar Elwood Glover, Jr.

Oscar Elwood Glover, Jr.

Jun 29, 2025

Oscar Elwood (“Skeeter”) Glover, Jr. of Schertz, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 62. 

Skeeter was born July 31, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to parents Oscar Elwood Glover, Sr. and Cynthia Jane Glover. Skeeter got his nickname from an elder visiting him as a newborn—saying, “Why he is no bigger than a ‘skeeter!” The nickname...

Steven Ray Chirch

Steven Ray Chirch

Jun 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Ray Chirch, known affectionately as Steve, who departed this world on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, at the age of 73. Steve was a longtime resident of Schertz, Texas, where he leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Born on March 22nd, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Steve was...

Dianna Erna Zimmerman

Dianna Erna Zimmerman

Jun 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dianna Erna Zimmerman 

March 9, 1945 – June 29, 2025

With deep love and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Dianna “Di” Erna Zimmerman, who passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on March 9, 1945, in San...

Richard Allen Anderson

Richard Allen Anderson

Jun 29, 2025

Richard Allen Anderson

4 February 1937 – 29 June 2025

Richard Allen Anderson, 88, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born in San Mateo, California to Thelma & Herbert Guidi, Richard lived a life full of kindness, dedication, and adventure.

Richard was a devoted husband to his wife Nina of 50 years and a...

Marcos Guerrero Lopez

Marcos Guerrero Lopez

Jun 28, 2025

“It’s not goodbye, See you Later”

Marcos Lopez, 84, of Schertz Texas, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday June 28th.

Born in San Marcos, Texas, Marcos Lopez never spent long in one place. He officially settled in Muleshoe, Texas but loved to travel and visit his children wherever they ventured. Marcos Lopez was known to make friends wherever he went. Social...

Marta Ysabel Lage Gonzalez

Marta Ysabel Lage Gonzalez

Jun 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marta Ysabel Lage Gonzalez

With broken hearts, but in celebration of the beauty and abundant love she brought to this world, we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt Marta Ysabel (Isa) passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Live Oak, Texas.

Isa was born in La Habana Cuba, October 18, 1948, where she enjoyed...

Ruby Ione Mude

Ruby Ione Mude

Jun 20, 2025

Ruby Ione Mude, 91, of Cibolo, Texas went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2025. Her husband Les was by her side just as he had been for the past 60 years. She was born to Lester and Alice Chayer of Hoffman, MN. She was the oldest of 3 girls. She loved telling stories about the one room...

Michael Stephen Terry

Michael Stephen Terry

Jun 20, 2025

Michael Stephen Terry

February 5, 1969 – June 20, 2025

Michael Stephen Terry, age 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Cibolo, Texas. A devoted husband, loving son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, Mike lived a life full of passion, curiosity, laughter and unwavering love for those closest to him. At the center of it all was his steadfast...

John Monroe Albert Sr.

John Monroe Albert Sr.

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Monroe Albert Sr. of Cibolo

John Monroe Albert Sr. of Cibolo, 83, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. John was born on May 8, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas to William L. Albert Sr. and Louise C. Albert. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted brother...

Viola Elizabeth Dries

Viola Elizabeth Dries

Jun 15, 2025

Viola E. Dries (nee Zimmerman) age 87, of Schertz TX passed away on June 15,2025. Vi transitioned to eternal peace with her family nearby holding her hand and comforting her. She was born on April 3, 1938 to Irene and Bernard Zimmerman in West Palm Beach, FL and remained there until she married in 1956 to Edward A. Dries. Vi...

Larry Jerome Ritz

Larry Jerome Ritz

Jun 15, 2025

Larry Ritz, 84, of Schertz, Tx, went home to Jesus in the early morning of June 15, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Larry was born in Newton, Ill on December 6, 1940 to Jerome and Mildred Ritz.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Mildred Ritz, and his brother, Richard Ritz. He will be lovingly...