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Margarete Wheeler

Margarete Wheeler

Sep 9, 2015

Margarete M. Wheeler born October 3, 1929, in Port Arthur, TX, passed away on September 9, 2015, in New Braunfels, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Frieda Lessard, her sister Dorothy Weatherford, and her granddaughter Dana Mitchell Tesalona. Margaret is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Claude "Bud" Wheeler, daughters; Frances Graves (Frank),...

Susan Sheeran

Susan Sheeran

Sep 9, 2015

Susan M. Sheeran passed away in San Antonio on September 9, 2015. She was born on May 5, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, to Dr. Cline and Amelia Mapes. Her parents preceded her in death. Susan is survived by Edward, her husband of 47 years; sons, Neal and Peter; daughters-in-law Cheryl and Kathryn; grandchildren, Braden and Ainsley; and sisters, Diane,...

Shane Hennessey

Shane Hennessey

Sep 9, 2015

Shane Michael Hennessey, a loving son, father, devoted husband and compassionate brother, died peacefully at the young age of 34, on September 09, 2015 at his residence in Schertz, TX, after a lengthy battle with a work related injury. Born February 05, 1981 in Tampa, FL, Shane resided in numerous places before his family set roots in Wesley Chapel, FL....

Shane Hennessey

Shane Hennessey

Sep 9, 2015

Shane Michael Hennessey, a loving son, father, devoted husband and compassionate brother, died peacefully at the young age of 34, on September 09, 2015 at his residence in Schertz, TX, after a lengthy battle with a work related injury. Born February 05, 1981 in Tampa, FL, Shane resided in numerous places before his family set roots in Wesley Chapel, FL....

John Crouse

John Crouse

Sep 6, 2015

John Howard "Johnny" Crouse, returned to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 69. Born in Williamsport, PA, John was a "military brat" who spent most of his life in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from Mac Arthur High School in 1964, he joined the U.S. Air Force. John was stationed in Tucson, AZ, and...

Ethel Howard

Ethel Howard

Sep 4, 2015

Ethel Howard, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord in the company of her sons on September 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Howard. Those left to celebrate Ethel's life are her sons; James Howard of Brandon England, Gary Howard of Cibolo Texas, and Robert Howard of Dover, Delaware and their wives Donna,...

Grace Wingo

Grace Wingo

Sep 1, 2015

Grace Rebecca Wingo, born February 21, 1926 in San Antonio, TX, passed away on September 1, 2015 in New Braunfels, TX at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her husband Harley Wingo, Jr., son John Burgess, Jr., and daughter Barbara Jean Howes. Grace is survived by daughters Ruth E. Harris and Grace E. Melton; granddaughter Jenny...

James Monroe

James Monroe

Aug 30, 2015

After a three month battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, James Douglas, surrounded by his family, passed away at home in Schertz, TX at dawn on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Doug was born in Plainview, TX, the first child of James L Monroe and Odessa Mickey Monroe and spent his early years in Texas, moving to AL and VA with his...

Rhudine Salters

Rhudine Salters

Aug 30, 2015

Rhudine Salters, born April 4, 1936 in Cayce, SC, passed away on August 30, 2015 in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 79. Rhudine is preceded in death by her mother: Cristean Carr and uncle & aunt: Mr. & Mrs. Talmage Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband: Roosevelt Salters; children: William, Sherrie, Debbie, Gerald and Rodney; grandchildren:...

Evelyn Winkler

Evelyn Winkler

Aug 28, 2015

Evelyn Irene "Granny" Winkler found eternal peace at sunrise on Friday, August 28, 2015. She died comfortably surrounded by her family in San Antonio at the age of 94. Born on March 13, 1921 in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Evelyn was the 10th of 16 children. She graduated high school from the Louisiana Methodist Orphanage in 1939 and went on to...

Marvin Kesterson

Marvin Kesterson

Aug 28, 2015

Marvin Ray Kesterson, born August 28, 1943 in Concord, Michigan, entered into rest on August 28, 2015 in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 72 . Marv served in the Army National Guard and worked in the Jackson area as a Tool & Die Maker before 2009, then retired in New Braunfels, Texas. He is preceded in death by...

Diana Lee

Diana Lee

Aug 27, 2015

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Bolen Lee on August 27, 2015 at 3:37PM. Born as Diana M. Bolen, Diana was born in Lake Charles, LA on July 11, 1944 to Clyde W. Bolen and Edith Bolen (Leach), but spent the majority of her life in Texas. She was a force of nature, holding...

Larry Wallgren

Larry Wallgren

Aug 26, 2015

Larry Irwin Wallgren, 59, passed away August 26, 2015 at home following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived in life by his Mom and Dad, Louis and Lucy Wallgren; brothers, Chuck Wallgren and wife, Candy, Mike Wallgren, Marty Wallgren and wife, Marty, Brian Wallgren and wife, Denise, Bruce Wallgren and wife, Pam; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved...

Maria Simo

Maria Simo

Aug 26, 2015

Maria Teresa Garcia Simo passed away on August 26, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1926 in Raymondville, Texas. Throughout her 89 years, she worked as the first Hispanic bank teller, and went on to become an officer at the Raymondville State Bank in Raymondville, Texas, where she was faithfully employed for 35 years. She...

Maria Simo

Maria Simo

Aug 26, 2015

Maria Teresa Garcia Simo passed away on August 26, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 27, 1926 in Raymondville, Texas. Throughout her 89 years, she worked as the first Hispanic bank teller, and went on to become an officer at the Raymondville State Bank in Raymondville, Texas, where she was faithfully employed for 35 years. She...

Charles Sharpe

Charles Sharpe

Aug 25, 2015

Charles Buford Sharpe, born on August 31, 1930, in Buffalo, Alabama, passed away on August 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Otis and Fannie May Sharpe; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Sally Sharpe; son, Ronald Charles Sharpe and wife Kathy; daughter, Brenda Sheryl Skeldon...

Charles Sharpe

Charles Sharpe

Aug 25, 2015

Charles Buford Sharpe, born on August 31, 1930, in Buffalo, Alabama, passed away on August 25, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Otis and Fannie May Sharpe; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Sally Sharpe; son, Ronald Charles Sharpe and wife Kathy; daughter, Brenda Sheryl Skeldon...

Rosabel Gerhart

Rosabel Gerhart

Aug 24, 2015

Rosabel Gerhart, born November 19, 1922, passed away on August 24, 2015 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her husband Lester Gerhart; parents, Harry and Ella Albrecht and two sisters, Elaine Real and Myra Smith. Rosabel is survived by her son Gary Gerhart; sisters Lillian Forbrich and Alice Harris, also numerous...

Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith

Aug 24, 2015

Joshua Owen Smith was born in Metarie, Louisana on September 19, 1977 and passed away in Universal City, Texas on August 24, 2015 at the age of 37. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany McMillon Smith, father, John Smith and wife, Andie; mother, Cheryl Smith; daughter, Summer Elizabeth Smith; sons, Tyler Drake Smith and Joshua Christian Burlacu; sisters, Jaclyn...

Ronald Hawkins

Ronald Hawkins

Aug 22, 2015

Ronald Edward Hawkins was born February 26, 1947 in Arlington, VA. He passed away August 22, 2015 in Seguin, TX. He is survived by his sister Sherrell (Hawkins) Herdman, brother-in-law Ray L. Herdman, nieces Carolyn (Herdman) Snyder, Lisa R. Herdman, great nephews Gabriel and Evan Snyder, great niece Alyssa Snyder, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his...