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Edelthrodis Madarang

Edelthrodis Madarang

Jan 31, 2024

Edelthrodis “Edel” Madarang, age 87, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, surrounded by her family in her home in Goodyear, Arizona.

Edel was born in Waiakea-Uka, Camp 8, South Hilo, Hawaii on June 21, 1936, to Dalmacio and Faustina Salomon. She graduated from Laupahoehoe High School in June 1954 and Honolulu Technical School where she completed Cafeteria...

Sean Bradley Peterson

Sean Bradley Peterson

Jan 27, 2024

Sean Bradley Peterson, 30, passed away on January 27, 2024 in Minot, ND. He was born on December 28, 1993, at the Air Force Academy Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO to Bradley Peterson and Melissa Davis Chappel. He graduated from East Central High School in 2012 and joined the United States Air Force in October, 2014. Sean entered the service with 2 stripes continued to excel. He made...

Eugene Joseph Kurtz

Eugene Joseph Kurtz

Jan 25, 2024

Eugene Joseph Kurtz, 94, of Universal City went to his heavenly reward on January 25, 2024. 

Gene was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on July 14, 1929~ to Eugene S. and Mary Katana Kurtz. 

After entering the Air Force he married the love of his life, Julia Kara. Their marriage lasted just shy of 73 years. His career with Strategic Air...

Michael Jon Johnson

Michael Jon Johnson

Jan 25, 2024

Michael Jon Johnson passed away unexpectedly in Universal City, Texas on January 25, 2024 at the age of 66. He is survived by his mother Shirley Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Jaime and Ryan Lapland; sons Stephen Johnson and Michael Childs; sister Ann Gustavson, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Mario Vargas, and brother Joseph Johnson; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 aunts;...

Thomas A. Forward

Thomas A. Forward

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas Alan Forward (MSgt, USAF, retired) of Cibolo TX, passed away on Thursday January 25 at home. Born in Lynn, MA on December 13, 1965 to Nancy and Richard Forward, he moved to Alamogordo, NM in 1973 where he resided until he joined the Air Force in 1988.

From a young age, Thomas loved everything “SPACE” from space travel to rocket...

Sharon Kay Starks

Sharon Kay Starks

Jan 22, 2024

SHARON KAY STARKS 

11/1/1940 – 1/22/2024 

 

Sharon Kay Starks, born on November 1, 1940, in Emporia, Kansas passed away on January 22, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Sharon is survived by her three daughters, Andrea Barrows & husband Guy, Cindy Mackechney and Jennifer Spofford & husband Jarret.  She had 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.  Siblings include Evelyn Vanauken, Buddy Jackson...

Ellesha Javonna Rice

Ellesha Javonna Rice

Jan 21, 2024

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MSG William Patrick Breckenridge

MSG William Patrick Breckenridge

Jan 21, 2024

In loving memory of MSG William Patrick Breckenridge, who passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, at the age of 75.

Bill was born on June 16, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Henry Wilford Breckenridge and Juanita Elizabeth Watkins. Throughout his 53 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Janet Breckenridge, he exemplified the true meaning of a loving husband and...

John Anthony Okonski

John Anthony Okonski

Jan 20, 2024

John Anthony Okonski, 74 years of age, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his residence in Schertz TX. 

John was born on July 4, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Mary Okonski. He was united in Holy matrimony to Perlita Manalo on September 12, 1972. This union was blessed with three children. John graduated from St. Rita High School (Chicago) in 1967. He attended the University of Montana from 1968 to 1969 and graduated from Wayland Baptist...

Javier Luis Rodriguez

Javier Luis Rodriguez

Jan 20, 2024

On January 20, 2024 Javier, lovingly known as "Javi", entered into heaven the same way he lived, with courage, dignity, and love.  Javi was 30 years old when he unexpectedly passed away onboard the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN in the South Atlantic Ocean surrounded by his shipmates.   From the day Javi was born on February 27, 1993 he brought nothing...

Dorothy "Janette" Lovett

Dorothy "Janette" Lovett

Jan 17, 2024

Dorothy “Janette” Lovett, age 86 of New Braunfels, TX., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born in Lubbock, TX. on August 11, 1937 to James Forrest Anderson and Ida Gladys Boyd Anderson. Although Janette moved around quite a bit growing up, living in California and El Paso, TX., some of her best...

Martha Colemere Stipp

Martha Colemere Stipp

Jan 17, 2024

Martha “Muffie” Colemere Stipp

December 18, 1949 – January 17, 2024

Martha passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on January 17, 2024, following a fearless battle with cancer.

Muffie was born on December 18, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas to Hollis E. Colemere Jr. and Dorothy (Roddy) Colemere. She spent her youth enjoying the outdoors while exploring Hill Country Village and...

Albert Edward Flachsbarth

Albert Edward Flachsbarth

Jan 17, 2024

Career Soldier and friend to many, Lieutenant Colonel Retired Albert “Skip” Flachsbarth, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends at his home in Garden Ridge, Texas on January 17, 2024 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Skip’s love of life will not end with his death.  All those who called him friend continue to honor his legacy by living their...

Carlos Enrique Pinzon

Carlos Enrique Pinzon

Jan 17, 2024

Carlos Pinzon, 45, of Schertz, TX, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Carlos was born September 22, 1978 to Emily Mendivelso and Roberto Pinzon in Bogota, Colombia.

After graduating from Hollywood Hills High School, he went on to study computer technology at Sheridan Technical School in Florida.

After completing his certification, he began his career at Hydradyne as a sales representative where...

Carleeta J. Hard

Carleeta J. Hard

Jan 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of our Precious Mother

 

Carleeta Jean Faught Hard

Born-on August 24 I936

Passed-on January 14 2024

Parents-Odor and Effie Faught

Siblings-Jimmy Ray Faught, Charles Lee Faught, Glenda Sue Faught Nordin

Husband- Arthur Hard III

Children- Toni Susan Hard Huedepohl,

Karen Deann Hard Rudd, Debra Kay Hard

Parse and Lisa Lynette Hard.

Grandchildren- Gabi McCown, Brandon Huedepohl, Ariel Huedepohl, Alexandra Rudd,

McKenzie Rudd, Kailin Parse, Karson Parse,

Carlie Hard.

Great grandchild-...

Shelva Jean Finley

Shelva Jean Finley

Jan 14, 2024

Shelva Jean Finley, age 87, passed away on January 14th, 2024 in Marion, Tx. at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 11th, 1936 in Lookout, West Virginia to Thomas Flint & Margaret Morrison Flint.

Shelva is survived by her sister Betty Kayrouz. She is also survived by her three children; Debbie Finley, Ron (Brenda) Finley, and Terry...

Betty Nan Mueller

Betty Nan Mueller

Jan 14, 2024

Betty Nan Mueller, born on December 31, 1939, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 84. 

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerome R. Mueller and her parents, Hugo D. and Helna L. Schulz.

Survivors include her sons, Glenn Mueller with wife Stephanie, Dan Mueller with wife Darla; daughters, Mary Mueller and Donna van...

Ernest LeRoy Verdoes

Ernest LeRoy Verdoes

Jan 14, 2024

Ernest LeRoy Verdoes, age 87 of Schertz Texas passed away on January 14, 2024.  He was born on March 4th, 1936, to Nick and Elsie Verdoes in Hartley Iowa.  When he was a baby, his sister Virginia said that it looked like he had a pumpkin head, so he earned the nickname Punky, or Punk.

After finishing high school, Ernie joined...

Robert Charles Baird

Robert Charles Baird

Jan 14, 2024

Robert Charles Baird went to his heavenly home on January 14, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was only 57 years old but lived an amazing life even though his time on Earth was short.  He is survived by his parents, Mary and Ricky Baird, his sisters, Amy Langford and Debbie Cortes, his brothers-in-law, Michael Langford and Oscar Cortes, his daughters,...