Obituaries

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Barbara A. Schmoekel

Barbara A. Schmoekel

Sep 17, 2025

A visitation will be held for Barbara A. Schmoekel at Schertz Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 5 PM - 8 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at the St. John Lutheran Church in Marion on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, beginning at 10:30 AM, followed by a Graveside Service at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Marion. 

Rodney Roger Dovalis

Rodney Roger Dovalis

Sep 17, 2025

Rodney Roger Dovalis, age 87, of Bulverde, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.He was born on November 21, 1937, to Goldie Ione Shaw in Earl, Colorado, most likely in the family’s home. Earl no longer exists as a town, but in those days a small sign along the railroad tracks marked the spot so passengers would know where...

Arturo Reyes Quinones

Arturo Reyes Quinones

Sep 15, 2025

Arturo “Q” Quinones, also lovingly known as “Jojo,” passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 50, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service.

Q proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 1/2 years, retiring with distinction as a Senior Master Sergeant. His leadership extended beyond the uniform and made a lasting...

Marlene Jule Burns

Marlene Jule Burns

Sep 18, 2025

Mrs. Marlene J. Burns, 88, beloved wife of the late, William J. Burns, Jr., passed away on September 18, 2025, after a brief illness.

She is survived by her daughter Catherine Burns, grandsons; Justin Sadowski and Ivan Sadowski, and brother John Hyjurick. 

Marlene was born in Sunnyside, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1937 to George and Catherine Hyjurick. She was blessed to grow up...

Mark Manuel Reyes

Mark Manuel Reyes

Sep 10, 2025

Mark Manuel Reyes, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Stone Oak Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Mark was born in Park River, North Dakota, the only son of Audrey and Manuel Reyes. He graduated from Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, but was a long time resident of Schertz, Texas. 

Mark loved the outdoors. He was very...

Juan Coronado Rodriguez

Juan Coronado Rodriguez

Sep 10, 2025

On Wednesday September 10, 2025 Juan Coronado Rodriguez at the age of 84 went to be with the Lord with his family by his side. Juan was born September 25, 1940 to Eugenio and Martha Rodriguez in Runge Texas. He was an automotive enthusiast, but most importantly he was a child of God. He enlisted in the Army shortly after...

Donald Lionel Vandal

Donald Lionel Vandal

Sep 8, 2025

Donald Lionel Vandal, 88, of Cibolo, Texas passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 surrounded by family.

Donald was born to loving parents, Lionel Vandal and Yvonne Herbert Vandal on January 22, 1937 in Northbridge, Massachusetts. He later attended Chaminade University in Honolulu, HI where he received a B.S. in Business Administration.

Donald served honorably in the United States Army for 27...

Pamela May Severson

Pamela May Severson

Sep 5, 2025

Pamela May Severson, age 91, passed away on September 5, 2025. She was married to Ted Severson, who died in 2020, for 66 years. She is survived by their children: Keith Severson and wife, Dawn; John Severson and wife, Lisa; Russ Severson; beloved grandchildren: Anthony Severson and wife, Alisa; Eric Severson and partner, Amy Rivera; Michelle Hargett and husband, Alex;...

Arlene G. Walker

Arlene G. Walker

Sep 4, 2025

Arlene G. Walker

November 8, 1939 – September 4, 2025

Arlene passed away peacefully in her sleep spending her final day on earth with her husband by her side. Arlene grew up on a family farm in Fratt, TX on the NE part of San Antonio where the city of Windcrest is now located. She was full of life and took advantage...

Stephen Matthew Brooks

Stephen Matthew Brooks

Sep 3, 2025

Stephen M Brooks, 50, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in San Antonio. Born on March 18, 1975, in Austin, Texas, Stephen was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and lived most of his life there.

Stephen is survived by his wife Sonia M Brooks, daughter Isabella R Molinar (Gabriel Molinar), his son, Jacob D Brooks and...

James Douglas Spencer

James Douglas Spencer

Sep 3, 2025

James Douglas Spencer, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Schertz, Texas, at the age of 82. Born on January 15, 1943, in LaGrange, Kentucky, Jim's life was a rich tapestry woven with love, hard work, and a spirit that positively touched everyone around him.

Jim served his country with honor in the United States Army, retiring...

Rose Marie Wallace

Rose Marie Wallace

Sep 3, 2025

Rose Marie Wallace, 65, of Garden Ridge, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 03, 2025.

Rose Marie was born on May 08, 1960, to Russ and Marie DeNaro in Morristown, New Jersey. She grew up in Chatham, New Jersey, where she attended Chatham High School and was the captain of the Twirling team. Rose Marie received a Bachelor...

Joan Carnesi

Joan Carnesi

Sep 1, 2025

Joan Kryda Carnesi, 78, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, in San Antonio.Born on February 27, 1947, in San Antonio to her beloved mother, Josephine Kryda, Joan was raised in the Alamo City and lived most of her life there. A talented artist, Joan found joy and numerous lifelong friends through her passion for...

Beverly Joy Wetterman

Beverly Joy Wetterman

Aug 31, 2025

Beverly Joy Wetterman, 83 of Schertz Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31st, 2025 at an Assisted Living Facility in New Braunfels Texas.

Beverly was born to Eric Runo Mattson and Edythe (Wivagg) Mattson on January 31st 1943 in Worcester Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her parents and her only sibling, Ruth Selma Lamb.

Beverly attended Elementary and High School in...

Donald Edward Pierce

Donald Edward Pierce

Aug 30, 2025

Donald (Don) was born to Lawrence Edward Pierce and Inez Longoria on February 7, 1935, in Wright City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara Ann Hughes, and brother Ronald Lawrence Pierce. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Dorothy Pierce; son Robert Pierce & wife Pamela; daughters Deborah Winston, Elizabeth Crown &...

Carlos Guel

Carlos Guel

Aug 27, 2025

"Carlos V. Guel, 76, of San Antonio, Texas, went home to the Lord on August 27, 2025, surrounded by his wife and son. Affectionately known as "Chale' " and "Pops." He was born on December 23, 1948 in Seguin, Texas, to the late Inocencio and Francisca Vasquez Guel.

Carlos was a graduate of Schertz Cibolo High School, Class of 1967, where...

Debra Joy Lamport

Debra Joy Lamport

Aug 25, 2025

Debra J. Antes Lamport 62, died unexpectedly August 25, 2025, at home. She was born on December 21, 1962, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Dale J. and Nina L. (Auge) Antes Debbie lived her childhood years in Kenosha, where she received her education. Debbie later moved to Texas in 1997 where she met the love of her life Sam...

LeRoy P. Sine Sr.

LeRoy P. Sine Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

LeRoy Sine Sr., age 73 of Schertz, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born in Quakertown, PA to Oscar and Lillian R. Sine. He proudly served 14 years in the United States Air Force.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who always put his family above anything else. He leaves behind...

Nancy Louise Taylor

Nancy Louise Taylor

Aug 23, 2025

Nancy Louise Taylor, born on November 1, 1937, in Hoffman, North Carolina, departed this life on August 23, 2025, in Schertz, Texas. A remarkable individual, she embraced life with a spirit of scholarship, service, and unwavering dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate through the countless lives she touched.

Nancy graduated high school as a Valedictorian from Laurinburg Institute in...

Eleanor J. Hartman

Eleanor J. Hartman

Aug 23, 2025

ELEANOR JOYCE HOWISON WEBB HARTMAN 

Eleanor was born in Richwood, Ohio to parents Arlington and Elizabeth Howison on October 10, 1935. Eleanor grew up in Prospect, Ohio until moving to Texas at the age of 12. After graduating from Calallen H.S. in Corpus Christi, Texas, Eleanor met Robert D. "Bob" Webb and they were married August 20th 1954. 

Eleanor worked for the...