Recent Obituaries
Gilberto Mendez, Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Gilberto Mendez Jr., 87, a longtime resident of Schertz, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1939, in Laredo, Texas, to Gilberto Mendez Sr. and Esperanza Donovan. As the eldest son, Gilbert was a cherished member of his family and carried that same devotion to his own family throughout his...
Robert Brown Gayle
Sep 30, 2026
Robert Brown Gayle, a resident of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 74, after a courageous, hard-fought, and very long struggle with his health, surrounded by his loving Family and Friends. Born on December 27, 1951, as the oldest twin, Robert lived a life full of devotion to his family, friends, and community....
Velia Ramos Barnes
Sep 27, 2026
Velia R. Barnes of San Antonio, 84, passed away on September 27, 2026 at her home in Cibolo, Texas. A devoted mother, wife and servant of her Catholic faith, Velia is survived by her children, Veronica Tally, Stephen Barnes and Susette Barnes.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on October 8th at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers,...
Rachael G. Escobedo
Sep 26, 2026
With a heart full of peace and readiness, Rachael G. Escobedo earned the ultimate reward of her eternal rest on September 26, 2026. She was surrounded by her children and close family members at her home in Schertz, Texas. She was born on May 28, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas, and is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Gonzales...
Joyce Bernadine Roberson
Sep 26, 2026
Joyce Bernardine Mills Roberson, 81 years old of Cibolo, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on September 26, 2026.
Joyce was born in Whitakers, North Carolina, on March 18, 1945, to the late Matthew Albert Mills, Sr., and Mary Odessa Pittman Mills. She graduated from Nash Senior High School and attended Shaw University in 1965 majoring in education....
Clifford Warren Loudon
Sep 25, 2026
Clifford was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him, and he cherished the time he spent with them.
After high school in 1965, Clifford enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After suffering an injury and spending about a year recovering, he was honorably discharged....
Glen Howard Snyder
Sep 25, 2026
Glen Howard Snyder
April 1951 to September 2026
Glen passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born to Howard and Mary Snyder in Rochester, New York, and graduated from Arcadia High School in Greece, New York, in 1969. Glen joined the Air Force in 1970 and served for 20 years. In June 1972, he married...
Donald Lee Steele
Sep 25, 2026
Donald Lee Steele, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2026 (what would have been his mom’s 106th birthday). Born in October 1940, in Granite City, Illinois, he spent his childhood in Carbondale, Illinois, Fort Worth, and then Dongola, Illinois. Don lived a life devoted to family and country.
The son of a Baptist preacher, he worked hard...
Leslie Jean Darlington
Sep 23, 2026
I wish everyone to know that my dear lovely wife, Leslie Jean Darlington, passed quietly in her sleep yesterday morning. She had been battling uterine cancer, and seemed to pull through it well. But 2 weeks ago, something happened and she spiraled down. She is survived by her husband Daniel, and sisters Pamala and Katy. She was 71 years old....
Susan Virginia Gandy-Fisk
Sep 22, 2026
Susan Virginia Gandy-Fisk, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, was born October 8, 1953, in Bensheim Aurbach, Germany. She passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Susan will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, loyalty, and devotion to family. On February 29, 1992, she married Michael L. Fisk. They shared more than three decades of love,...
Janet Ellice Spencer
Sep 22, 2026
Janet Ellice Spencer, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 82. Born on August 10, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, Guardie Jefferson Moore and Bertha Mae Schnitz Moore.
A graduate of Thomas Edison High School in 1962, Janet cherished the simple joys of life. She found happiness...
Rene H. Gonzalez
Sep 21, 2026
Rene Holland Gonzalez, 80, of Schertz, TX, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21st, 2026 surrounded by family. Rene Sr was born on June 27th, 1946, in Port Isabel, TX, to Juan and Ester Gonzalez. Born and raised there, Rene was a beloved father, grandfather and brother who loved his family and friends with his whole heart....
Andre DeVelle Gholson
Sep 19, 2026
Andre DeVelle Gholson, a cherished husband, father, and brother, entered eternal rest with the Lord on September 19, 2026. Born in Harvey, Illinois, to James Gholson and Rowena Brill, he leaves behind his wife of 34 years, April Gholson, and their three beloved daughters, Paris, Olivia, and Alana Gholson.
Andre worked as a registered nurse consultant for the Critical Care Air...
Mary Kathryn Houchin
Sep 18, 2026
Mary Kathryn (Mitchell) Houchin, 90, of Garden Ridge, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Mary was born on August 6, 1936, in Tamms, Illinois, to Walter F. and Helen (Wilson) Mitchell. She graduated from Tamms High School in 1954 and went on to attend cosmetology school.
On May 25, 1956, Mary married the love of her...
Meta Lou Meek
Sep 18, 2026
Our Beloved Mother, Meta Lou (Triesch) Meek of Schertz, born on April 28, 1927, passed away at the age of 99, in her home on September 18, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Tracy Meek (Jackie), Linda McCartney (Gary), Larna Gauntt (Pat), Troy Meek (Brandie), Grandchildren; Marlina Meek, Chris Meek (Tracy), Kalley McCartney (Daniel), Larissa Davee (Bubba), Trisha Moore, Chrystal...
Thelma Inez Nelson
Sep 16, 2026
Thelma “Tam” Inez Nelson, 79, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was called to her eternal home on September 16, 2026. Tam was born on June 28, 1947, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Mary Roberta (Baker) and Harold Wilfred Crowdes, Sr.
Growing up in Marquette, Kansas, she formed many cherished friendships that she maintained throughout her life. Friends...
Euna Maude Harrell
Sep 13, 2026
Euna Maude Harrell December 4, 1934 – September 13, 2026
Euna Maude Harrell, 91, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on September 13, 2026.
Born on December 4, 1934, in Gilmer, Texas, to Samuel Lester Webb and Willie Maude Webb, Euna grew up in Longview, Texas. She met the love of her life, Norman David Harrell, when he delivered...
Larry Stephen Smedley, Sr.
Sep 8, 2026
Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Larry Stephen Smedley, Sr., 83, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2026.
Larry was born July 16, 1943, in Placerville, California, to Harold A.J. Smedley and Mona Gwendolyn Barnes. He entered the U.S. Army on August 7, 1962, beginning his jump training at Fort Benning, GA before being stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. After completing...
Odilia Avila Aguilar
Sep 7, 2026
Odilia Avila Aguilar was born on January 7, 1944, and peacefully passed away on September 7, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born in Del Rio, Texas to Teresa and Andres Avila. She lived there with her sister, then moved to San Antonio, Texas as a young adult to follow her dreams. Soon after relocating to San Antonio, Texas, Odilia,...
Richard "Frank" Franklin Dansby
Sep 7, 2026
Frank Dansby, age 80, of Spring Branch, Texas, born Richard Franklin Dansby on June 10, 1946 in Florida, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, after unexpected complications from open heart surgery.
Fittingly, Frank passed away on Labor Day, and his intense work ethic and responsibility to family was evident as he started working...
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