Obituaries

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Dale Kearnes

Dale Kearnes

Jan 1, 2008

Dale Kingston Kearnes, age 93 of Schertz, passed away on January 1, 2008. He was born to Joseph & Rose (Kingston) Kearnes on March 15, 1914 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Dale served in the U.S. Army, 35th Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite. He is survived by his loving wife of 60...

Darryl Taylor

Darryl Taylor

Dec 31, 2007

Darryl Roy Taylor 53 yrs old passed away December 31, 2007. He had been in bad health for sometime. He leaves behind his wife of 31 yrs Rena, 3 Children Brandon, Brandy and Benjamin and 4 granddaughters Katie 13, Victoria 11, Amorrena 9 and Brooklyn 7. He is also survived by 3 brothers Dennis, Michael, Stephan and 3 sisters Sharon,...

Alva Terrell

Alva Terrell

Dec 31, 2007

Alva Jewell Terrell, age 98 of Schertz, passed away on December 31, 2007. She was born to John & Tempie (Herndon) Cooper on May 7, 1909 in Gonzales County, Texas. Alva was the youngest of eleven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie O. Terrell and her brothers & sisters. Alva is survived by her daughter, Mary...

Bernice Fiedler

Bernice Fiedler

Dec 28, 2007

Bernice Fiedler, age 78 of Cibolo, passed away December 28, 2007. She is survived by her husband, E.J. Fiedler of Cibolo; daughter, Janiece Hooper & husband, Ernest of Cibolo; sister Caroline Moser & husband, Henry of Boerne and numerous cousins, additional relatives and dear friends. Bernice enjoyed being with good friends and arts & crafts and she excelled in both...

William Wicht

William Wicht

Dec 27, 2007

William Louis Wicht (35) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27th at the Northeast Methodist Hospital emergency room. Born in Tachikawa, Japan on January 20, 1972, son of Richard Wicht and Miyoko Hagiwara Wicht of Garden Ridge, Texas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Trisha Lynne. Will is survived by his wife, Aimee Trautner Sligh Wicht, daughter, Kristen...

Orpha Ford

Orpha Ford

Dec 26, 2007

Orpha Dove Ford of Schertz, Texas (formerly of Austin and Canyon Lake) passed away on December 26, 2007. She was born in Idabelle, Oklahoma on October 7, 1915. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arno, her parents, Fred and Madge Holman, her brother, Wayford Holman, and her sister, Inez Donelson. Orpha attended school in Amarillo, Texas where she met...

Sfc Retired

Sfc Retired

Dec 23, 2007

SFC Rodolfo Lopez, U.S. Army, Retired, went home to his heavenly Father in the early morning of December 23, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born to Juan and Maria Lopez on November 5, 1949 in Raymondville, Texas. He graduated from San Perlita High School in 1969 and joined the Army to serve in Vietnam. Rudy was stationed...

Betty Moffatt

Betty Moffatt

Dec 8, 2007

Betty Lou Moffatt was born to Ray & Evelyn (Ward) Ramminger on Feberuary 8, 1925. She passed away December 8, 2007 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Moffatt. Betty Lou is survived by her children, Lyn Slaughter & husband, Jim, Carol L. Parsons & husband, Scott, Gail M. Davis & husband,...

Aaron Truitt

Aaron Truitt

Dec 5, 2007

Aaron Matthew Truitt, age 24 of Converse, passed away on December 5, 2007. He was preceded in death by brother, Nathan Lee Truitt. Aaron was survived by his wife, Christin Joy Truitt, Converse; son, Dylan Lee Truitt, San Antonio; daughters, Hailey Elizabeth Truitt & Camryn Fay Truitt, Converse; parents, Cheryl M. McNett & husband, Gerald E., San Antonio and Leonard...

Harold Friesenhahn

Harold Friesenhahn

Dec 5, 2007

Harold Friesenhahn, age 65 of Selma, passed away on December 5, 2007. He was born to August & Louise Friesenhahn on April 8, 1942 in San Antonio. Harold was a loving husband and father who devoted his life to caring for his family. He grew up in Selma and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help grade school. Harold graduated from...

Ken Hellman

Ken Hellman

Nov 2, 2007

Ken Hellman was born to William Henry & Francis Edna (Severence) Hellman on March 17, 1918 in Portland, Oregon. He passed away on November 2, 2007 in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 89. Ken is survived by his wife, Louise Hellman of New Braunfels; son, Howard Hellman & wife, Janet of Indio, California; daughters, Carolyn Mizell & husband,...

Estela Ybarra

Estela Ybarra

Nov 2, 2007

Estela Villegas Ybarra, age 48, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 2, 2007 in Cibolo, Texas. She is survived by her husband, SMSgt. Arturo Ybarra, Jr., U.S. Air Force of Cibolo; son, Arturo Ybarra III of Cibolo; daughter, Amanda Ybarra, also of Cibolo; her parents, Jesus & Josephine Villegas of Vidalia, Georgia; mother-in-law, Delia Pena of La...

Bu2 Victor

Bu2 Victor

Oct 19, 2007

BU2 Christopher Keoni Victor, United States Navy, passed away on October 19, 2007. He was born on February 11, 1983 to Gary & Delores Victor and grew up in Mt. Airy, Maryland. Survivors include: wife, Crystal Kay Victor; son, Mark Trevino; daughters, Emily & Kristin Victor; parents, brother, Michael Victor, all from Schertz; grandparents, Harry & Emma Ray, Ranson, WV;...

Ashton Conques

Ashton Conques

Oct 19, 2007

Ashton Gallagher Conques, age 76 of San Antonio, passed away on October 19, 2007. She was born to John & Mary Cotton Gallagher on July 27, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia. Ashton was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John M. Gallagher, Jr. She is survived by husband, Colonel Lawrence Conques, U.S. Air Force, Retired; step-children, Colonel Duane...

Roman Pfannstiel

Roman Pfannstiel

Oct 18, 2007

Roman Pfannstiel, age 84 of Cibolo, passed away on October 18, 2007. He was born to Arthur & Emilie Pfannstiel on June 8, 1923 in Marion, Texas. Roman is survived by his wife, Gladys (Haecker) Pfannstiel; son, Ray Joy Pfannstiel & wife, Pat; daughters, Janice LoPresti & husband, John, Karen Jacobsen & husband, Tom; sisters, Burnice Marbach and Lucille Ullrich;...

Mary Zigmond

Mary Zigmond

Oct 16, 2007

Mary Magdalene Zigmond, age 75 of Schertz, passed away on October 16, 2007. She was born to Louis & Mary Jaksik on July 19, 1932 in Converse, Texas. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony P. Zigmond, Sr. and daughter, Deborah Neville; sister, Clara Marx and brothers, Michael Jaksik and Louis Jaksik. She is survived by sons, Jerome...

Joshua Grunewald

Joshua Grunewald

Oct 16, 2007

Joshua Andrew Grunewald, age 28, of San Antonio, passed away on October 16, 2007. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Terry & Sandy Grunewald; mother and step-father, Cathy & Mario Castillo; grandparents, Dr. Otto & Aurelia Krueger, and Dean & Dorothy Grunewald; aunts & uncles, Red & Debbie Klinedinst, Mike & Terri Seelinger, Kelly & Julie Sutton, Keith...

Gina Fredrickson

Gina Fredrickson

Sep 30, 2007

On Sunday, September 30, 2007, Gina passed away at her home in Schertz. By her side was Tony, her devoted husband of 23 years and the love of her life. Born in Hawaii to Allen Kester and Elia Porter on December 21, 1961, she soon was joined by three sisters, Dina, Tina, and Serina, all of whom she will continue...

Brenda Long

Brenda Long

Sep 27, 2007

Brenda Long, age 45 of Schertz, passed away on September 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born to Robert & Joan Stone on May 14, 1962 in Warren, Ohio. Brenda graduated from Chalker High School in Southington, Ohio in 1981. She was a child day care provider out of her home for many years. Brenda...

Virginia Vandeventer

Virginia Vandeventer

Sep 24, 2007

Virginia Vandeventer of Converse, Texas passed away on September 24, 2007 at the age of 82. She was born September 22, 1925 to William Engelhardt, Sr. and Marguerite nee Rauch on the family farm in the Barbarossa community in Guadalupe County. She attended Santa Clara School and was baptized and confirmed in Redeemer Church in Zuehl, Texas. Virginia loved to...