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Thomas Santos Tajalle

Thomas Santos Tajalle

Aug 9, 2026

Thomas Santos Tajalle, 63, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1963, in Tamuning, Guam, to Mariano and Nicolasa Tajalle, who preceded him in death.

Thomas received his education through Old Piti Elementary School, New Piti Middle School, and George Washington High School. He was a true jack of all trades who...

Jesus Miguel Castaneda

Jesus Miguel Castaneda

Aug 9, 2026

Jesus Miguel “Jay” Castaneda, 39, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2026.

Miguel was born on April 20, 1987, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Hilda Lawrence and Monico Castaneda. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Russ Lawrence, whose Air Force career meant that Miguel grew up moving often and experienced more of the world than most kids...

Robert "Bobby" Nemec

Robert "Bobby" Nemec

Aug 8, 2026

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Nemec, 78, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Steve Nemec and Mary Zdanksy Nemec.

Robert was a graduate of Marion High School. He dedicated his professional life to serving his community through the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department. His Catholic faith was an important...

Ruby Lee Simmons

Ruby Lee Simmons

Aug 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ruby Lee Simmons

August 20, 1931 – August 4, 2026

Ruby Lee Simmons was born on August 20, 1931, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and was raised and educated in Camden, New Jersey.

Ruby proudly served three years in the United States Army. He later enjoyed a long career with the United States Postal Service before retiring. He also worked...

Jacob Anthony Vincent

Jacob Anthony Vincent

Aug 3, 2026

In life we come across individuals who break the mold, those who truly transcend what it means to be a great person. We search our lives looking for proof that magic and brilliance are tangible things we can reach out and touch. Some realize it sooner than others, but the real magic is in the connections we make with truly...

Jimmy Huepers

Jimmy Huepers

Aug 2, 2026

Jimmy Huepers, whose kindness, humor, and steady presence touched the lives of everyone who knew him, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 14, 1951, in Galveston, Texas, Jimmy lived a life defined by loyalty, love, and the joy he found in the everyday moments shared with family.

To his wife, Cindy Huepers, Jimmy...

Joseph Alan Lundquist

Joseph Alan Lundquist

Aug 2, 2026

Joseph Alan Lundquist, 63, of New Braunfels, TX passed away in San Antonio, TX on August 2, 2026. Joe was born in San Antonio, TX on December 26, 1962 to Alberta Grubb and John (Sonny) Lundquist.

Joe was an avid hot rod enthusiast and a construction worker, designer, and planner of all things that could be built whether it was a...

Karl A. Scholze

Karl A. Scholze

Jul 31, 2026

Karl A. Scholze, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Garden Ridge, Texas, on July 31, 2026. It was the same home where he and his beloved wife, Barbara, spent nearly sixty years building a life together, raising their family, and creating countless treasured memories. Though his passing leaves a tremendous void, his family finds comfort in a...

Carlos Eugene Whatley

Carlos Eugene Whatley

Jul 30, 2026

Carlos E. Whatley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend, and proud Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by his loved ones in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on July 14, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Betty Whatley and Charles Rice. On November 2, 1984, in Columbus,...

Thomas Scott VanDerhoof

Thomas Scott VanDerhoof

Jul 28, 2026

Thomas Scott VanDerhoof passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 60. Scott was born on July 1, 1966, to Thomas and Angela VanDerhoof in Utica, New York.

Scott was a creative soul and demonstrated that in his grade and high school years, being a member of the Utica Free Academy Band and Orchestra and also the Punchinello Players...

Mary Duncan

Mary Duncan

Jul 27, 2026

A visitation will be held for Mary Duncan on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Schertz Funeral Home beginning at 11 AM. Following the visitation, those who wish to attend the Graveside will meet at Holy Cross Cemetery at 12:45 PM. 

Espevia Lorraine Gutierrez

Espevia Lorraine Gutierrez

Jul 27, 2026

Espevia Lorraine Gutierrez, aged 87, died peacefully at her home in Cibolo, Texas on July 27th, 2026. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bob, Jack, and Fern, and her children, Keith Blalock and Shelley Botello.

Espevia is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Gutierrez, daughters Jeanette Starr (Bob), Jennifer Myers (Daniel), and son Mike Gorney (Rebecca), her...

Mary LaNell Dunn

Mary LaNell Dunn

Jul 27, 2026

Mary LaNell Dunn passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Selma, Texas, at the age of 77. She was born on February 5, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. LaNell was the daughter of Jerome and Mary Engel, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also a devoted sister to Kathy Goodman, who survives her and continues to...

Marshall Allen Rowe

Marshall Allen Rowe

Jul 26, 2026

Marshall Allen Rowe of Seguin, Texas, surrounded by family, passed away to heaven in Seguin on July 26, 2026 at age 82.

Born on January 1, 1944 in Baytown, Texas, to Lynn E. Rowe, Sr. and Miriam Waldrep Rowe, Marshall grew up in Baytown. A 1962 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Marshall participated in the R.E. Lee marching band...

Jesicah Njeri Mitchell

Jesicah Njeri Mitchell

Jul 26, 2026

Born on June 21, 1993, Jesicah is a cherished daughter to her parents, Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr. and Michele Rene (Morris) Mitchell, a devoted mother to Faith Adea Mitchell, a beloved sister to Joseph Lawrence Mitchell, Alaina Marisa Mitchell, and Kamilah Alexandra Mitchell, and a treasured friend to the many she encountered during her 33 years here on earth. Her...

David Brian Root

David Brian Root

Jul 25, 2026

David B. Root, age 70, of Cibolo, Texas went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2026. David was born in California on July 13, 1956.

David dedicated 23 years of service in the Navy before retiring as Commander. Afterwards, David decided to continue sharing his knowledge at Carnegie Mellon University, in both teaching and consulting positions for over 20 years. 

In...

Charles Leonard Epperson

Charles Leonard Epperson

Jul 25, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Leonard Epperson, 89, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Schertz, Texas.

Born in Loraine, Texas, Chuck was the third child of Clarence and Ruby (McAnally) Epperson. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force, beginning a 25-year military career. He retired as a Master Sergeant in 1975.

During his Air Force service, Chuck worked...

Lydia Cantu Rodriguez

Lydia Cantu Rodriguez

Jul 24, 2026

On Friday, July 24, 2026, our beloved mother, Lydia Cantu Rodriguez, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Surrounded by the love of her family, she peacefully passed away at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 84.

Lydia was born on May 26, 1942, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Hilario and...

Sharon Findell

Sharon Findell

Jul 23, 2026

Sharon Fisk Findell peacefully went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with her family by her side. After a courageous 14 month battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis she is now breathing freely.

Sharon was a beautiful soul, extremely intelligent and could match wits with anyone. She will be remembered for the love she had for her...

Jose Manuel Marin-Garcia

Jose Manuel Marin-Garcia

Jul 23, 2026

United States Army SFC (Retired) Jose Manuel Marin-Garcia passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Jose was born on September 16, 1946 in Patillas, Puerto Rico to Rodrigo and Victorina Marin. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carmen Marin; sons, Jose M. Jr., Hector (Emily),...