Recent Obituaries
Carol Jean Engstrom
Dec 2, 2025
Carol Jean Engstrom, 77, of Marion, Texas passed away on December 2, 2025.
Carol was born on October 11, 1948 to parents, Hugo and Helna Schulz. She graduated from Marion High School and later met and married her husband of 33 years, Mark Engstrom. Carol had many hobbies, including gardening, baking, motorcycle adventures, and dancing. Babysitting her great, great nephews, Lane...
Dora Bendele
Dec 2, 2025
Dora Alice Bendele, born January 14, 1942, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Elmo W. Bendele Jr., Rudolph E. Bendele, William J. Bendele Sr., and Dora Bendele; as well as 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Dora was a dedicated wife, mother, and “Nana” who spent many years caring for children in her community. For nearly...
Dorothy Dee Hall
Dec 2, 2025
With broken hearts—and deep gratitude for her beautiful life—we announce the passing of Dorothy Dee Hall, who went home to be with Jesus on December 2, 2025. Surrounded by love, she stepped peacefully into Heaven, where her health is restored and her joy complete.
Born on December 23, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas, Dorothy built a life centered on faith, family, and...
Darla Farris Corona
Dec 2, 2025
Darla Farris Corona, a beloved member of her family and community, was born on October 20, 1963, in Bryan, Texas. She departed from this life on December 2, 2025, in Sugar Land, Texas, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.
A proud graduate of Texas A & I University, Darla earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. Her...
Earl Roy Root
Nov 30, 2025
Earl Roy Root, 93 years young, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2025, with his beloved son, Eric Root, by his side.
Earl was a man of deep curiosity and lifelong learning, known for his thoughtful insights and unforgettable storytelling. His stories often answered questions you did not yet know to ask, and it was...
James Henry Rix
Nov 27, 2025
James Henry Rix was born on May 31st, 1947 in El Campo, Texas. He grew up in Corpus Christi and Raymondville, Texas, graduating from Raymondville High School in 1965 and subsequently graduating from Texas A & M University in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration. Jim worked for many companies during his career that led to his retirement from...
Gertraud Thekla Bain
Nov 27, 2025
Gertraud “Trudy” Thekla Bain
May 31, 1939 − November 27, 2025
Gertraud Thekla Bain, beloved wife, mother, Oma, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, at the age of eighty-six.
Born Gertraud Thekla Matt on May 31, 1939, in Buchen-Hettingen, Germany, to Melana and Oskar Matt, she was raised in Hettingen. As a young woman, she moved to Heidelberg to pursue...
Katherine L. Fletcher
Nov 27, 2025
Katherine Louise Fletcher, 79, of Marion, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, and was the cherished daughter of the late Freddy Sassman Sr. and Viola Sassman.
Katherine lived a full, hardworking, and loving life. She dedicated many years of her career to Yellow Freight, where she was known...
Marcus W. Wiggins
Nov 26, 2025
Marcus Wayne Wiggins, 70, peacefully passed away in his home on the morning of November 26, 2025, after a hard-fought, courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson’s Disease.
Mark was born on January 15, 1955, to Hollis and Delores Wiggins in Gatesville, Texas. He and his three brothers, Ricky, Brad, and Sam, grew up in Goldthwaite, Texas.
On May 28, 1976, Mark married...
Vicki Lynne Helkey
Nov 23, 2025
Vicki Lynne Helkey, 79, of Universal City, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 23, 2025 at Legacy at Forest Ridge.
She was born on March 24, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas to Mervin and Evelyn Myers. Vicki was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and recent great-grandmother.
She was a devoted member of Universal City United Methodist Church where she sung...
MGySgt George Wilks, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
Nov 23, 2025
Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) George Wilks, United States Marine Corps (Retired), beloved father, Marine, and steady foundation for his family, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him deeply. He was born on March 30, 1948.
George lived a life marked by honor, discipline, and unwavering commitment. He faithfully served his country as a Master Gunnery...
Rudy J. Castillo
Nov 21, 2025
Rudy Jesse Castillo, 59, passed Friday, November 21st, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Though we were not ready and he fought to the end, God had a bigger job for him in Heaven. We will continue to remember, love and honor him here on Earth and be thankful for the time we had with him, though we will always...
Loula Frances Conques
Nov 20, 2025
Loula “Lou” Frances Conques, 84, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was born to Paul and Edith Solomon on February 17, 1941, in Roxboro, North Carolina, where she was raised in a large and loving family.
Loula was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings—Corrine Logan, Polly Weddle, Mary Jane Parks, Shirley Hamlett, and...
Sanford William Wheeler
Nov 20, 2025
Sanford William Wheeler, 78, of Schertz, Texas, was released from his health struggles and joined the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Known as “Butch” to many—though his in-laws fondly called him “Sandy”—he was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, on August 25, 1947, to Floyd Thomas Wheeler and Margaret Loretta Griswold.
Butch married the love of his life, Jean Ann Wilber, on...
Mark Aaron Winn
Nov 19, 2025
The world lost an exceptional human being on November 19th, 2025, when Mark Aaron Winn passed away at the age of 74 in San Antonio, Texas. Just a few weeks shy of celebrating his 75th birthday on December 18th, Mark managed to touch countless individuals throughout his life with his humor, heart, and honorable character.
Early in Mark’s life he became...
Jaime Pardo Lugo
Nov 19, 2025
Jaime Pardo Lugo
July 5, 1930-Nov. 19, 2025
Jaime Pardo Lugo was devoted to many things — the Air Force he served for 20 years, the New York Yankees he followed since age 16, the art of photography, and the pleasure of telling a story so well that it left everyone laughing. But above all, he was dedicated to his beloved wife...
Anthony William Ciaravino
Nov 18, 2025
Mr. Anthony William "Tony" Ciaravino passed away on November 18, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 78. Born on December 6, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Tony was the third of four children of Anthony Ciaravino and Mary (Ciaravino) DiPasquale. He grew up on the south side of Chicago alongside his siblings Gaspare, Marie, and Angelo, where he...
Roberta Lynn Rawls
Nov 18, 2025
Roberta Lynn Rawls, affectionately known as Robbie, was born on January 23, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She passed away on November 18, 2025, in Schertz, Texas, after her battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Robbie was a vibrant force of nature whose kindness and creativity touched the lives of everyone she met.
A graduate of Samuel Clemens High School,...
Blanche Yoshiko Kaneshiro
Nov 17, 2025
Blanche Kaneshiro was born to Walter and Yuki Futamachi on August 25, 1946. Both sides of her family, the Shiotas and the Futamachis were known and honored for their hard work post WWII. She and her 2 siblings, Dwight and Barbara, struggled in growing up in a post war era. Blanche, it almost seemed as if she lived 3 lifetimes.
Blanche,...
Manuel Garcia De Leon
Nov 16, 2025
Manuel De Leon, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Universal City, Texas, accompanied by the love of his gathered family. He went home to dwell in the house of our Heavenly Father at the blessed age of 96.
Manuel was born to parents Moises and Mercedes (Garcia) De Leon on August 12, 1929, in...
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