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Shirley Ann Delk

Shirley Ann Delk

Jan 14, 2024

Shirley Ann (Godwin) Delk, 86, of Cibolo, Texas passed away peacefully Sunday evening Jan.14th after a long struggle with dementia, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Morven, Ga. on Sept. 1, 1937 to Shellie and Lois Godwin.  She grew up mostly in Morven and Adel Ga.  Shirley was on her high school basketball team and was the star player...

Avelino Villanueva Gonzales Jr.

Avelino Villanueva Gonzales Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Avelino V. Gonzales Jr., was born to Avelino Gonzales Sr., and Guadalupe Villanueva Gonzales on September 7, 1952. He passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. He was born in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Samuel Clemens High School.  Shortly after he graduated he joined the United States Army in...

Janice Beland

Janice Beland

Jan 9, 2024

Janice Kay Beland (née Zbella) 72: born August 6, 1951, passed away January 9, 2024.  Converse, Texas resident, longtime resident of Mokena , IL and Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Devoted wife of Sandor J. Szajkovics. Devoted and beloved mother of Timothy M. (Gabrielle) Beland and Keith C. (Janie) Beland. Stepmother to Steven J. (Sheri) Szajkovics, Grandmother to Matthew Beland, Ashley Beland,...

Lane Hallar Wright

Lane Hallar Wright

Jan 9, 2024

 

Lane Hallar Wright of Schertz, Texas peacefully ascended to Heaven at the age of 80 on January 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Lane was born in Big Springs, Texas on September 14, 1943 to her mother Bartha Handy and father Robert Handy. She worked as a certified nurse assistant with morningside ministries and truly loved providing compassionate care...

Ramona LaVarce Matney (Miller) Banfield

Ramona LaVarce Matney (Miller) Banfield

Jan 8, 2024

 

Ramona LaVarce Matney (Miller) Banfield, The Co-Founder of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, peacefully ascended to Heaven at the beautiful age of 90 years on January 8, 2024. Born December 13, 1933 in Bratcher Ridge, Missouri; her early years were a struggle with little amenities. Her home had no indoor water or facilities. She attended a little schoolhouse...

Joseph Ellison Edwards, Jr.

Joseph Ellison Edwards, Jr.

Jan 5, 2024

Colonel Joseph Ellison Edwards, Jr., a distinguished retired Military officer, passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 75 in San Antonio, Texas. As a decorated veteran, Col. Edwards served in various roles during his 30-year, Air Force career, most notably fighter navigator and wing commander.

Joe was born in Tampa, Florida and lived in many different states as...

Duane Lee Flowers

Duane Lee Flowers

Jan 4, 2024

Duane Lee Flowers, age 57, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. Born to Wayne and Janice Flowers in San Antonio, Duane grew up in Alamo Heights, where he laid the foundation for a life best remembered by his love of all things nature related. Duane's journey through life took a poignant turn when he...

Elizabeth Ann Zipp

Elizabeth Ann Zipp

Jan 1, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Zipp, also known as “Beth,” by many. She was 58 years old and lived in Marion, Texas. On January 1, 2024, Beth passed away at Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas. Beth was born on August 8, 1965, at James Connely Air Force Base in Waco, Texas. Born to her mother Sharon Bowers Harrington and father James...

Douglas Craig Walls

Douglas Craig Walls

Jan 1, 2024

 

Douglas Craig Walls, 67, of Schertz, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024.

 He was born in Amarillo, Texas in 1956 to Clif and Ginger Walls, and described as a very curious, active, and loving child. Doug attended Tascosa High School before studying Business at LeTourneau University.

 Some of Doug’s hobbies included golfing, fishing, and...

Gayle Millicent Chaney

Gayle Millicent Chaney

Dec 31, 2023

 

Mrs. Gayle Millicent Brown-Chaney was the daughter of the late Daisy B. Clark and the late Richard Weaver. She was born on May 29, 1965, in Florence County, SC, and departed this life in the family home on December 31, 2023, in Cibolo, TX. She lived a life of dedicated service to her family and friends and touched the...

Guadalupe Coca Rangel

Guadalupe Coca Rangel

Dec 30, 2023

 

Guadalupe Coca Rangel born on July 26, 1945 went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2023 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his father David Rangel Sr., mother Anita Coca Rangel, his 5 brothers David C. Rangel Jr, Guillermo C. Rangel Sr., Juan C. Rangel, Jesus C. Rangel and Arnold C. Rangel...

Tracy Edward Pardee

Tracy Edward Pardee

Dec 30, 2023

Tracy Edward Pardee of Schertz, Texas, passed away on December 30,2023 at age of 65 years. Tracy was born in Austin, Texas to Sherman Ed Pardee and Barbara E. Pardee on January 10, 1958.

He is survived by his loving wife Diana Franke Pardee of 44 years, Schertz, Texas, son Travis Edward Pardee (Angela), brother Milton Pardee (Shirley), Sister...

Lowie Van Diest

Lowie Van Diest

Dec 29, 2023

 

Lowie was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota and spent many of her years in California. She relocated to Idaho with her family before finally settling in Texas in 1997.

Lowie truly thrived in the presence of her family and friends. Her one true passion was horses. While life, on many occasions, required her to change her path, her...

David J. Hitchcock

David J. Hitchcock

Dec 29, 2023

MSgt. David J. Hitchcock was born in McKinney, Texas, October 5.1945 to Mr. and Mrs. James Boyd Hitchcock.   MSgt. Hitchcock served 22 years in the U.S Air Force, he served at several duty stations state side and overseas.   He is preceded in death by his daughter Angela Brien, his brother James R. Hitchcock, and his sister-in-law Jan Hitchcock....

Gerald Dean Schulmeier

Gerald Dean Schulmeier

Dec 28, 2023

Gerald Dean Schulmeier passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of 62 after a long, hard battle with cancer.

Gerald (Deany to his friends and family) was born on March 21, 1961, and was the youngest of four children born to the late Irvin Sr. and Virginia (Schneider) Schulmeier. Gerald grew up working on the family dairy farm...

Patricia "Nana" White

Patricia "Nana" White

Dec 26, 2023

Patricia “Nana” White 7/15/1930 - 12/26/2023

In the early morning of December 26, 2023, Patricia Ann (Watts) White passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior while sleeping peacefully at home in Cibolo, TX. She was 93 years old.Patricia was born to Scott and Ruth Watts on July 15, 1930, in Salem, Henry County, Iowa. She was the third...

Roy Gene Holley, Jr

Roy Gene Holley, Jr

Dec 25, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Gene Holley, Jr on 12-25-2023 in San Antonio, Tx.

Roy Gene Holley, Jr was born on 12-24-1961 in Abilene, Tx.  He is survived by Mother: Jessica Koicuba; Son: Eric Gawan (daughter Aeva); Son: Kyle Gaines; Sister: Pamela Cassaday (Barry); Sister: Brenda Holley; Brother: Michael Koicuba (Phenicia); numerous...

George A. Dodds

George A. Dodds

Dec 25, 2023

The world is a better place because George was a part of it. We can all take inspiration from his life by his example of putting others first and doing good before himself.   For him, family was always first.  Bette was the love of his life every day and still is.  We could not ask for a better father for...

William "Bill" Meluch, Ph.D.

William "Bill" Meluch, Ph.D.

Dec 23, 2023

William “Bill” Meluch, Ph.D., age 94, beloved husband and father, of Birmingham, MI and Selma, TX died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio. He was born on September 10, 1929 near Charleroi PA, and grew up in the local area, graduating from Charleroi High School in 1947.

Bill Meluch graduated from Duquesne University in...

Rayburn Doyle Williamson

Rayburn Doyle Williamson

Dec 23, 2023

Rayburn Doyle Williamson, "Ray", 82, of Cibolo Texas, passed peacefully December 23, 2023 in the home of his son in Austin, TX with family and his wife by his side. 

Rayburn was born in Bay, Arkansas, June 8, 1941 to the late Audy & Margie Williamson. 



Ray's death was preceded by his parents, younger brother Willburn Williamson and his sister Charlene Moss.  He is survived by his sisters Kathy Dean & Debra Long. Ray is also survived by his...