Recent Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

Sharon Dee Ivie Kunka, 76, of Marion, TX passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1946 in Shattuck, OK. She was the daughter of the late R.A. and Orpha Ivie. Sharon grew up in Follett, TX and graduated in 1964. She married Kay A Kunka in 1968 and received her Bachelors of Science...

Feb 12, 2023

“On Sunday morning February 12 , 2023, Oraphun Vongtip passed away peacefully at age 88 after 9 months battling with cancer. Oraphun was the biological mother of two children. However, many people considered Oraphun a surrogate mother.

Oraphun Vongtip was born in Bangkok Thailand on November 20, 1934. Oraphun is survived by her two son Supamit (Suppie)...

Feb 11, 2023

Billy Bob Black, born May 31, 1962 in Del Río, Texas passed away in the early morning of February 11, 2023. Billy Bob spent much of his life as a cowboy and bull rider, with a brief acting career in the film "8 seconds". He owned and operated Tri B Construction and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. Billy...

Feb 10, 2023

George “Dusty” Rhoades was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was born February 8, 1942, to Ruby Howard and T.A. Rhoades and passed away on February 10, 2023, at the age of 81. He was generous, open-minded, and full of integrity. He loved spending time with family, golfing, dancing, fishing, and working on his many...

Feb 10, 2023

Mario A. Torres was 55 when he passed away on February 10th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Mario was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. He was a great student and athlete; he loved playing different sports and was good at everything. Mario was proud of his service to his country, having served 26yrs in the Army. His stout...

Feb 9, 2023

Marie Garza Medina was born to Federico and Maria Ana Escobedo Garza on Sunday, August 7, 1927, in Runge, Texas.  She departed this life at the age of 95, at home surrounded by loved ones, on February 9, 2023, in San Antonio.

Marie was raised in San Antonio where she attended Burbank High School. She met her...

Feb 8, 2023

Allen Ray Meckel, beloved Father, Husband, and friend passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Feb 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born to Alvin P and Mary L (Coker) Meckel on Feb 9, 1942, who have preceded him in death. He’s survived by his wife of 33 years, Myrna (Sutherlin)...

Feb 8, 2023

Gloria Martinez was born in The Bronx, New York. She was proud of her Irish Heritage and her New York Roots. Her life revolved through a historical event beginning when she was present in the Times Square celebration for the end of WWII.  She attended a catholic school and she loved to go and watch the New York Giants...

Feb 7, 2023

James (Jimmy) H. Siemering, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Maxwell, Texas on August 4, 1929, to John and Henrietta Siemering the fifth of five children. Jimmy proudly served in the U.S Navy during the Korean War and is survived by his three daughters Debora Fetech, Cynthia Yaws, and...

Feb 7, 2023

Amber Franklin passed away on February 7, 2023, finally free from the Dystonia that had ravaged her body for the past 12 years. She had recently celebrated her 22nd birthday.

Amber was born on January 18, 2001, in South Korea. She was adopted and joined her parents 2 brothers and a sister in Fishers IN. She has...

Feb 1, 2023

Bernard Gaskin was born on September 12, 1954, in San Antonio, TX, to Leroy and Doris Gaskin.  He was the youngest of four siblings: Betty, Leroy, and Leon.

He attended and graduated from Cuney Elementary, Douglas Junior High and Brackenridge High School. In high school, he met his love, Renette Thomas.  Their love story begins as two...

Jan 31, 2023

A Visitation for Frank will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The Funeral Service will take place the following day on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Schertz Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with the Visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Following the service there will be a funeral procession to...

Jan 30, 2023

The Funeral Service will be held at The Fellowship of San Antonio (23755 Canyon Golf Road, San Antonio, TX 78258) on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 3:30 PM. The Visitation will begin at 2:30 PM.

Jan 28, 2023

On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, Tanya M. Zetti, passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 47. Survived by parents Doris Zetti & James (Mary Jane) Zetti. Sisters Andrea Brais & Pamela (Raymond) Schultz. Children Kayla, Hailey, & Joshua. Nephews Timothy & Brandon Brais and Joseph & James DeLuca. Aunt Linda (Russell) Diehl & Cousin Russell and last but...

Jan 27, 2023

Gretchen Lea (Gardner) Towry, 74, went peacefully to the Lord on January 27th, 2023 surrounded by her family following a lengthy hospitalization. A resident of Schertz, TX since 2007, she was born August 27th, 1948 in Erie, PA to Alton Gardner and Alice (Engel) Gardner and graduated from Strong Vincent High School in 1966.  Her father was a life-long...

Jan 24, 2023

Thomas E. Byrd of Universal City, Texas passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1939 to James and Olga Byrd in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the National Guard from 1955 – 1958, then he went on to join the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Vietnam in 1968, where a...

Jan 22, 2023

Robert Lee Johnson of Universal City, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born to George F. Johnson and Neda May Leedy on April 25th, 1933, in Falls City, Nebraska.

Robert lived an accomplished life as a United States Air Force veteran of 26 years, proudly serving the country...

Jan 21, 2023

Russell Louis Foley, age 61 and a life-long resident of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023, concluding a 9-month battle with cancer.

Preceding him in death was his mother, Yvonne Waters, along with his grandparents; David and Fay Jacobs and Eric and Abudine Foley. He is survived by his father, Windol Foley; stepfather,...

Jan 20, 2023

Barbara J. Kelly, 69, Universal City, TX, passed away on January 20, 2023, after a courageous battle against Glioblastoma. A Celebration of her Life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 2023, at Universal City United Methodist Church, 90 Winn Ave., Universal City, TX 78148. Barbara was born on January 24, 1953, to Robert and Betty Kelly in...

Jan 20, 2023

Narciso Pulido III, a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Schertz, passed away at home on January 20, 2023 surrounded by family. Narcie, as he was known to many in the area, was born October 22, 1946 to Narciso and Rosa (Quintanilla) Pulido and attended Premont High School before enlisting in the Marines. As a Corporal for the Marines, Narcie saw...