Recent Obituaries
Shirley J. Birnbaum
Dec 14, 2025
Shirley J. Birnbaum, age 90, of Schertz, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2025. Born on June 25, 1935, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Thelma Brackeen and Leonard Stegall. She dedicated her career to serving the community as a bus driver for Judson ISD and was a faithful member of the Country Church in Marion.
Shirley...
Stephen Barry Springer
Jan 4, 2026
Stephen Barry Springer, known to family and friends as Steve, passed away after a life rich in service, learning, and love. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Janice Elaine Moore Springer; his sons, Steve (and wife Terri) and Scott (and wife Annette); and his grandchildren, Kalyn, Sheldon, Braeden, James, and Jacob. He is survived by a...
Ian Leslie Straus
Dec 9, 2025
Ian Leslie Straus, 73, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after a battle with brain cancer. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Ian will be remembered for his sharp but humble intellect and his enthusiasm for his many pursuits and people he loved.
Born on July 15, 1952, in Fargo, North...
Armando Aguero
Dec 16, 2025
Armando Aguero was born on June 19, 1959, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Maria C. and Presentacion Aguero.
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Armando passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Schertz, Texas.
Armando dedicated more than a decade of his life to public service, proudly serving his community. His most impactful...
Bobby Earl Hinds
Dec 20, 2025
Bobby Earl Hinds, age 63, passed away on December 20, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born on April 6, 1962, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He grew up in Uvalde, Texas and Laredo, Texas, where he graduated from Laredo United High School. He eventually made his home in San Antonio, Texas. While in Uvalde, TX, he and his brother...
Carol Ann Richie
Dec 20, 2025
Carol Ann Richie, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025 at the age of 80.
Carol was born in Washington, DC on August 25, 1945, but grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. She graduated in 1963 from Bolton High School. On July 4, 1964, she married Rowland Richie from Leighton, Alabama and would...
Timothy Willis Jones
Dec 18, 2025
Timothy Willis Jones was born on June 16, 1967, in Muncie, Indiana, the beloved fifth child to Curtis and Angie Jones. Timothy Jones was raised surrounded by a large and loving extended family that included many cousins, auntie (Louise Shannon), uncles, and devoted grandparents. Timothy was called to glory on December 18, 2025.
In 1993, at 26 years old, Timothy married...
Floyd Donahue, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Our father was given his last duty assignment to receive his angel’s wings. Chief Master Sergeant Floyd Thomas Donahue Jr. received orders for his last duty assignment on January 5th 2026. The Orders stated at the age of 89 “Job well done return to Heaven” , Depart Cibolo Texas using best available transportation to your finial destination…..
Floyd Thomas Donahue Jr....
Harold Thomas DeKunder
Jan 3, 2026
Harold Thomas “Tom” DeKunder June 15, 1945 – January 3, 2026
Harold Thomas “Tom” DeKunder was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1945 to Henry Julius DeKunder and Bessie Sonley DeKunder. He was raised on the South Side of San Antonio and graduated from Highlands High School in 1963. He attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, earning a Bachelor...
Michele Carey Garcia
Dec 26, 2025
Michele C. Garcia May 17, 1984 – December 26, 2025
Judge Michele C. Garcia, a dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in Universal City, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was 41 years old.
Judge Garcia served as the Justice of the Peace for Precinct Four in Bexar County, where her life and career reflected integrity, compassion,...
George Michael Richards
Nov 4, 2025
George Michael “Mike” Richards, 48, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2025, from a heart attack at his home in Cibolo, Texas. His passing was unexpected and leaves a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Mike was born in South Korea to George D. Richards and Ok Sun Pak. He spent his childhood growing up...
John S. Piekalski
Dec 6, 2025
In Loving Memory
John S. "Jack" Piekalski
June 5, 1946 - December 6, 2025
On an afternoon of December 6, 2025 at the age of 79, John S. "Jack" Piekalski's life was unexpectedly taken after a motorcycle accident in Boerne, Texas. He was on an event ride with his motorcycle family of brothers for a toy run to support charities for children in...
LeRoy Lawson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of LeRoy Lawson Jr.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, LeRoy Lawson Jr., who entered eternal rest at the age of 59 at his home in Cibolo, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.
LeRoy was born on October 3, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Annie Mae Lathon and...
Homer Gene Shipley
Jan 4, 2026
Homer “Gomer” Gene Shipley, 78, of Universal City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A proud Vietnam Veteran, Homer served honorably in the United States Navy for four years and continued serving his country for more than 40 years, retiring from the United States Air Force and Civil Service.
Originally a kid from West...
Glendin O. Asbury
Jan 3, 2026
A Funeral Service will be held for Glendin O. Asbury at Schertz Funeral Home, beginning at 11 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Following the service, a reception will follow. Details for the reception are currently pending.
Lee Watson
Dec 22, 2025
Lee Watson, born Yoon Sook Lee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 22, 2025, at the age of 94, in her home of 40 years in Marion, Texas.Lee was born on February 12, 1931, in Seoul, Korea, to Doo Hyun Lee and Gwi Dong Kim. In 1961, she met her husband while working on a military base in...
Monique J. Kobes
Dec 25, 2025
Monique Jacquline Kobes, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Cibolo.
Monique was born in Poitiers, France, to parents, Léa and Charles. Her early life was marked by both loss and perseverance. Her father was killed in the French Underground during World War II. She was raised by her mother and...
Edward Perez Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Edward Perez Jr, 47, resident of Schertz, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Edward was born on October 27,1978, in Corpus Christi Texas. He grew up with a strong sense of family, responsibility, and faith that shaped the rest of his life. Edward proudly worked in the automotive industry for 23 years....
Eric Matthew Vasquez
Dec 23, 2025
Eric Matthew Vasquez
December 23, 2025
Eric Matthew Vasquez, 38, of Universal City, Texas went to live in eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2025. Eric was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 4, 1987. Eric graduated from Judson High School in 2005 and attended St. Philip’s College in San Antonio on a scholarship, where he...
Michael Dean Marie
Dec 22, 2025
Michael D. Marie
September 18, 1941 - December 22, 2025
Mr. Michael D. Marie of Cibolo, Texas passed away on December 22 at 9:55 PM. Mr. Marie was born in Lincoln, Illinois, September 18, 1941. He was the son of Edmund and Hazel Marie of Peoria, Illinois and stepfather Ernest Self of Peoria.
Mr. Marie was a graduate of Manuel High School in...


