Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Alexander Richard Kobiec

Alexander Richard Kobiec

Mar 7, 2025

Alex Kobiec, 91, passed away at 1:15 PM on Friday March 7, 2025 at Brook Army Medical Center after an illness.

Alex led an outstanding military career that started in 1954 and ended in 1974. He received numerous awards and metals during his service, flying KC 135 and C-140’s, before retiring at rank of Lt, Col. Alex was a member of...

Bradley Dean Weberg

Bradley Dean Weberg

Mar 7, 2025

Bradley “Brad” Weberg passed away on March 7, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was born on July 14, 1951, in Granite Falls, Minnesota to Victor and Shirley (Ashmore) Weberg. He was raised on the family farm and educated in Maynard, Minnesota. He was wed to Diane Benson, his high school sweetheart, and they shared 55 loving years together.

Brad received...

Anthony Bernard Vander Heyden

Anthony Bernard Vander Heyden

Mar 4, 2025

Anthony died March 4, 2025 at his home in rural Schertz, Texas at the age of 77 years, 8 months.

Anthony was born on 28 June 1947 in Boxtel, No. Brabant, Netherlands, the sixth child of nine born to Nicholas Vander Heyden and Gijsbertha, (Bertha) Van de Ven. With the deep depression after WWll, the couple applied to come to America....

Garrett Foster Baldwin

Garrett Foster Baldwin

Mar 3, 2025

Garrett Foster Baldwin, affectionately known as Gary, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 in his home in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 5, 1961, in Houston, Texas, to Charlotte and Wayne Baldwin.

Gary proudly dedicated 27 years of his professional life to Beckwith, where he was a valued employee and friend to many. His passions included...

Thad Wesley Ohnesorge

Thad Wesley Ohnesorge

Mar 2, 2025

Thad Wesley Ohnesorge, loving son and brother, was called to the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1973, to parents Harry R. Ohnesorge III and Katherine Ohnesorge in San Antonio, Texas.

Thad grew up on the family ranch in Floresville and later bought a home near Converse, close to his mother Katherine, where at any...

Rita Joan Kirstein

Rita Joan Kirstein

Mar 2, 2025

Rita J. Kirstein, age 101, passed away 2 March 2025. 

Rita had a blessed life with her husband Floyd and family. 

Rita J. Kirstein is survived by her children: Mark A. Kirstein, Jerome H. Kirstein, Jean M. Smith, Thomas J. Kirstein, Rosemary P. Causey, Joseph P. Kirstein and Kenneth J. Kirstein; 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 

Rita was preceded in death by...

Arthur James Williams

Arthur James Williams

Mar 1, 2025

A bundle of joy, Arthur James Williams came into the world to James and Louise Williams in Queens, New York. Arthur was very athletic as a young man. He enjoyed playing basketball, stickball, handball, and baseball. He was a boy scout at an early age as well. He worked part time with his dad and uncle at Try Me Hand...

Rebecca Lynn Calcote

Rebecca Lynn Calcote

Mar 1, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Calcote, age 54, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, at 5:24 PM, after a courageous and hard-fought 13-year battle with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2012, Rebecca faced her diagnosis with remarkable strength and warrior-like ferocity. Though the cancer returned as Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2022, she...

Arne Oswald Lepisto Jr.

Arne Oswald Lepisto Jr.

Feb 28, 2025

Arne Oswald Lepisto Jr., devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at 79 on February 28, 2025. Born in St. Louis, MO on August 7, 1945, to Arne O. Lepisto Sr. and Elizabeth McQueen. Arne was known for his dedication to public service and his love for his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending...

Wayne Lee Flowers

Wayne Lee Flowers

Feb 26, 2025

Wayne Lee Flowers

December 5, 1944 – February 26, 2025

St. Hedwig, Texas

Wayne Lee Flowers, 80, of St. Hedwig, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

Born to Bertie Lynn Kelley Flowers and Lee Flowers, Wayne grew up with a strong sense of adventure and an unmatched ability to bring laughter to any room. He was...

Lucia Cantu Garcia

Lucia Cantu Garcia

Feb 25, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 our beloved mother, Lucia C. Garcia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by family when she passed at The Fox Run Care home in San Antonio, Tx. Lucia was 87 years of age.

Lucia was born in Poteet, Texas on September 20th 1937 to Hilario and Minerva Cantu....

Thomas Hiram Williams

Thomas Hiram Williams

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Hiram Williams 81 Schertz TX passed peacefully on Feb 21 2025.Born September 7 1943 in Blanco Texas (in what was originally the courthouse, appropriately enough) to SA & Virgil Williams, Tom Williams was a man who simply defied summation, and as such, this is bound to be lacking. His was a big life, filled with travel and adventure,...

Ancel Mangram White Jr.

Ancel Mangram White Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ancel “Sonny” White, who left this world peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on May 4, 1933, in Stockdale, Texas, Sonny was the beloved son of Ancel and Loretta White.

Sonny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends....

Fernando Vasquez Garcia

Fernando Vasquez Garcia

Feb 18, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18th our beloved Patriarch, Fernando Vasquez Garcia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by family when he passed at The Fox Run Care home in San Antonio, Tx. Fernando or Sergeant Garcia as he was known by many, was 92 years of age.

Fernando was born on May 22nd, 1932,...

Aaron Leon Harris

Aaron Leon Harris

Feb 14, 2025

Aaron L Harris, Chief Master Sergeant, US Air Force(Ret), left for his final assignment on the 14th of February, 2025. He will join Patsy, his departed and beloved companion of sixty-two years for their last PCS (Permanent Change of Station}.

Aaron was born at home to William Roy and May Bell (Bain) Harris on 19 October 1932, on Leedy Road in...

Miguel Avila Sr.

Miguel Avila Sr.

Feb 12, 2025

Miguel Avila Sr.

November 27th, 1947 – February 12th, 2025

Miguel “Mike” Avila Sr. was born on November 27, 1947, in Edinburg, Texas, and passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 77.

Mike had several things he liked doing such as watching sports, track and field was his favorite. He was a track and field athlete at Delano High School and...

Shirley Ann Cowen

Shirley Ann Cowen

Feb 11, 2025

Shirley Ann (Baze) Cowen, aged 85 of San Antonio, TX, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She is survived by her son, Carl Wayne Cowen and wife, Amy of Northbridge, MA and her daughter, Stacy Lynn (Cowen) Burgh and husband, Steven of Spring Branch, TX; her brothers, Michael Baze of Celina, TX and Timothy Baze of McPherson, KS; her grandson,...

Douglas W. Martin

Douglas W. Martin

Feb 11, 2025

Douglas W. Martin (Doug) passed away on February 11, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas at the age of 94. 

Doug was born October 14, 1930 in Winchendon, Massachusetts to Antonio and Jeannette (Faucher) Martin. He graduated from Deerfield Academy, Massachusetts in 1949, and the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) in June 1952, with a degree in Business Administration. He married the love of...

Ora Lynn Oakes

Ora Lynn Oakes

Feb 11, 2025

Ora Lynn Oakes passed away on February 11, 2025. A Visitation will be held from 5:00PM - 8:00PM on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 at Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 06, 2025 at Christ Our King Church of New Braunfels, Texas. A Reception will take place at Christ Our King Church previous...