Recent Obituaries

Nov 2, 2013

Kelly Murphy, born on July 30, 1975 in Odessa, TX, passed away on November 2, 2013, at the age of 38. Kelly is survived by his wife Amy Fabian; son, Jackson Murphy; parents Buz and Marilyn Sanders, RD Murphy; grandparents Leo and Joyce Whitfield; sisters, Deidra Tuten, Michele Sanders, and Melinda Sanders, also numerous other loving family members. Kelly served...

Nov 2, 2013

Rudy M. Gutierrez, born on August 27, 1943, passed away on November 2, 2013, at the age of 79. He honorably served his country in the 4th Infantry Division in the United States Army. Rudy was 1 of 5 famous brothers associated with equestrian in the world of polo. He was instrumental in establishing a polo facility in Chicago and...

Nov 1, 2013

Robert Dean Merkel was born July 20, 1941 in Boone, Iowa to Florence (Maynard) and Ralph Merkel. He passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at the age of 72, in Live Oak, Texas surrounded by his family while in the care of hospice. Bob attended school in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 1959 from Des Moines Tech High. He...

Nov 1, 2013

Gerald (Jerry) Van Dyke passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 71. His wife of 47 years, Ouida, predeceased him by 3 months. A 21 year resident of Portland and Corpus Christi, Jerry was active in various groups, and was also an avid Master Gardener. He was always a big help to his wife with her craft...

Oct 29, 2013

Carolyn Louise (Stubbs) White, born on December 12, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away at home with her family by her side on October 29, 2013 in Schertz, Texas at the age of 72. Carolyn is preceded in death by her Parents William and Billie Stubbs; sister Virginia Devlin; brother William Stubbs; grandson Joshua Trujillo, and son-in-law Eric Pieper. She...

Oct 27, 2013

Frances Ann Kubena, born June 5, 1930, went into the loving arms of the Lord on October 27, 2013, at the blessed age of 83. She is preceded in death by her beloved father Bohumir Alois Kubena and mother Frances Emma Kubena and siblings Bohumir Johnny (B.J.), Lillie Jiral, Mary Ann Kotzur, Jerome George Kubena, and Louis Edward Kubena. She...

Oct 26, 2013

Evelyn Ann Friesenhahn Retzloff passed away with grace on October 26, 2013. She was born at home on November 9, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Friesenhahn and Adeline Schwab Friesenhahn Sobezek. Evelyn was preceded in death by her former husband, Albert L. Retzloff; brothers, John Friesenhahn, Clarence Friesenhahn, Nelson Friesenhahn ;sister, Ernice Wanat and son-in-law Charles...

Oct 23, 2013

James E. Baker, Sr., formerly of Champaign, passed away on October 23, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Born April 16, 1928 in Champaign, Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years Norma Baker, children James E. Baker, Jr., daughter Sharon Mercer and son-in-law Kenneth Mercer all of Schertz, TX; his grandchildren, Ryan and Philip Mercer, Sandy Mercer- Ayala; four...

Oct 21, 2013

Faustino Bustamante, Jr. born on October 26, 1945 to Faustino and Petra Montes Bustamante, passed away October 21, 2013. Graveside service will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 2:30PM.

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Oct 21, 2013

Born a sleeping baby into her parents arms at 1:50pm on Monday, October 21, 2013, 3lbs 14oz 17.5 inches. A beautiful baby girl who touched so many lives in such a brief time. Preceded in her home in Heaven by her cousins Riley James Mahan, Baby Lipinski & Baby Mahan. Survived by her loving parents and big sister, Mathew, Brittany...

Oct 21, 2013

Ellen Jean entered the world on August 30, 1959 and left us for eternal peace and joy on October 21, 2013. Hers was a heroic journey and she---along with her smile--- touched the lives of many along the way. Ellen's love of flying led her to a career in the United States Air Force beginning with the ROTC program at...

Oct 20, 2013

Jessie Mae Guffey Shehorn died Sunday, October 20, 2013 after a brief illness. A devoted mother and teacher, Jessie was born to Fon V. and Ora Ella Guffey in Alton, Missouri, on September 21, 1940. She attended Alton Public Schools and graduated Salutatorian of the 1958 graduating class. She served in many offices of the local and district FHA, Pep...

Oct 20, 2013

Charles Chuck Conrad Troyer passed away on October 20, 2013 at the age of 72 in his home in Cibolo, TX. Charles is preceded in death by his father, William Warren Troyer, mother, Novella Ellen Downen, sister, Audrey Troyer and daughter, Teresa Faye Troyer. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy Byington Troyer; siblings, Louise, Lawrence,...

Oct 16, 2013

Barbara Jean Mann Jordan, born on September 7, 1939, passed away on October 16, 2013, at the age of 74. Her parents, Herman Louis and Elsie Mae Mann, brothers, William Harold Mann and Herman Louis Mann, Jr., and sister, Loretta Adele Pulice, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Jordan; children, Susan Jordan, Debora Lochner, Bruce Pyles, Shirley...

Oct 15, 2013

Reynaldo V. Castillo Jr. Dec. 12,1979 - Oct.15, 2013 Ray, or as some may know him as "Boo" was born to Reynaldo Arce and Wanda Sue Castillo, December 12,1979 in San Antonio,TX. Ray graduated from Samuel Clemens High School in 1997. His first job started at a little corner store, which he loved. Until finding a new passion for a...

Oct 14, 2013

Our dad Leeman Gottlieb Gottfried Tischler (Paw-Paw) passed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 14, 2013. He was born on December 22, 1929 to Erick & Annie (Witzsche) Tischler in Mills County, TX. He was 83 years young. He proudly served for over 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a Viet Nam...

Oct 11, 2013

Norma Jean Gilpin Hicks Vest. Age 81 passed from her life on earth to a wonderful place where she will be free from pain and suffering. She died on October 11, 2013 at her home in Schertz, Texas from complications of COPD. She was born November 6, 1931 in Charlestown, Indiana to George and Minnie Gilpin. She attended schools in...

Oct 11, 2013

Keilee Lynn Toohill was born sleeping on October 11, 2013 at 7:21pm. Keilee lived 28 weeks under her mother's heart. She is survived by father Phillip Toohill, mother Jennifer Toohill and big brothers Phillip & Talin Toohill. Keilee will forever be loved and missed.

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Oct 10, 2013

Harris J. "Harry" Taylor, Colonel USAF (Ret), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at 3:33 pm CST, on October 10, 2013. He was 81 years old. Harris was born on October 4, 1932, in Luling, Texas, to Jess E. and Blanche Harris Taylor. He had one younger brother, Charles, who preceded him in death. While his parents spent...

Oct 9, 2013

Mary Lynn Miksch, born August 31, 1954, passed away October 09, 2013, at the age of 59. She enjoyed her career as medical coder. She was a beloved member of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered most of her time. Mary cherished her family members and friends of which she will be truly missed. Mary was preceded in death...