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Francis L. Kapp

Francis L. Kapp

Jun 2, 2026

United States Air Force Colonel (Retired) Francis L. Kapp, born January 28, 1944, in Winthrop, MA, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Frank was a graduate of Izmir High School, Izmir, Turkey and then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Clemson University, Clemson, SC, in 1967. At Clemson...

Phillip F. Davis

Phillip F. Davis

Jun 8, 2026

MSgt (Retired)USAF Phillip F Davis 83, born July 9, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre PA, has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 8, 2026. He was the son of Philip and Josphine Davis, and in 1963 married the girl next door, Diana L Walters. Phillip was a graduate from Kingston High School, Kingston PA class of 1960. He...

Stephen Charles Rickard

Stephen Charles Rickard

Jun 14, 2026

Stephen Charles Rickard or “Rick” as many of his friends called him, living in Cibolo, Texas passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 69 surrounded by his family at Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills Hospital.

Stephen was born on March 2, 1957, in Fremont, Ohio, to Donald C. Rickard and Naomi M. Rickard (McClish). In 1975, he graduated...

David Layton Speakmon

David Layton Speakmon

Jun 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness and full hearts that the family of David Layton Speakmon announces his passing in the early hours of June 16, 2026, at the age of 76, following an extended battle with leukemia. Born in San Antonio, Texas, David lived all over the world — a fitting testament to his love of travel and adventure. And...

Betty R. Ellis

Betty R. Ellis

Jun 22, 2026

A visitation for Betty R. Ellis will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Thursday, July 9, 2026 beginning at 10:30 AM. The Funeral Service will then begin at 11:30 AM, afterwards, we will go in a funeral procession to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for a Committal Service at 1:30 PM.

Kimberly Diane Frye

Kimberly Diane Frye

Jun 24, 2026

Kimberly Diane (Berrong) Frye, 62, died at her home in Schertz, Texas on June 24, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1964, in Maryville, Tennessee. Her parents are Wayne and Bobbie Berrong, also of Maryville, Tennessee.

She met her husband of 44 years, Charles Frye, while playing in a softball game in which he was umpiring. He told the other...

Marilyn Joan Jacobs

Marilyn Joan Jacobs

Jun 13, 2026

Marilyn Jacobs, 89, passed away at home on June 13, 2026. She was born February 9, 1937 in Texas City, TX. She was the oldest child of James Frantz Edgar and Laverne Melton Edgar.

 Marilyn Joan Edgar, married the love of her life Cecil “Sonny” H. Jacobs, Jr and they had 68 years together before he passed in 2020. Their marriage...

Michael B Connolly

Michael B Connolly

Jun 14, 2026

Michael B. Connolly passed away peacefully at his home in Garden Ridge, Texas on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the age of 69.

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness, that we honor the passing of Michael (Mike) Connolly. Mike was raised as a military brat and moved all over the country and the world, as he was growing...

Marilyn Virginia Billouin

Marilyn Virginia Billouin

May 9, 2026

Marilyn Virginia Menefee Billouin, age 92, passed away on May 9, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on July 29, 1933.

Marilyn lived a life defined by courage, resilience, and quiet strength. She was part of a pivotal moment in history, as one of six Black students who, in 1951, courageously sought admission to what is now Midwestern State...

Steven Joseph McCoy

Steven Joseph McCoy

Jun 12, 2026

Steven Joseph McCoy, 61, of Cibolo, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, after a courageous struggle with metastatic lung cancer.

He was the loving husband of Julie McCoy for over 37 years. He was the proud and dedicated father of Joseph with his fiancée Hani, Maria, and Kristina with her husband Hussein “John” Aldhaher, and cherished grandfather of...

Maria Alicia King

Maria Alicia King

Jun 8, 2026

Maria Alicia King passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2026, at the age of 77. Alicia was born on March 16, 1949, in Robstown, Texas, to Candido and Adelfa Alaniz.

She is survived by her four children: Laura A. King of Corpus Christi, Texas; Alfred (Anabel) King of San Antonio, Texas; Tracy (Rick) Benavides of San Antonio, Texas;...

Gerardo Martinez Carrillo

Gerardo Martinez Carrillo

Jun 5, 2026

Gerardo Martinez Carrillo passed away on June 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A Visitation will be held at Schertz Funeral Home on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM-9:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary to take place at 7:00 PM.

Yvonne Nickles

Yvonne Nickles

Jun 2, 2026

Yvonne “Vonnie” Wichlep Nickles RN was granted peace by her Lord on June 2, 2026, at her daughter’s home with her daughter and sister by her side. She was surrounded by many friends, co-workers and family in her last days who shared tears and laughter over memories and adventures while toasting her with her favorite cocktail.

A sixth-generation Texan, Yvonne was...

Virginia Marie Kokal

Virginia Marie Kokal

May 31, 2026

Virginia "Ginger" Marie Kokal, known to some as Bob, passed away at the age of 70 in Santa Clara, Texas, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Ginger was born on April 14, 1956 to Clara Louise Poole and James Patterson in Huntsville, Alabama. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Bruce Head. As a child, while playing...

Mary D. Castillo

Mary D. Castillo

May 28, 2026

Maria D. Castillo, also known as Mary, passed away on May 28, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on November 8, 1954, in Palito Blanco, Texas. Mary lived a life marked by kindness, patience, and deep devotion to her Catholic faith.

Mary was a woman who loved the simple beauty of life. She found great joy in sitting outdoors,...

Rosalinda F. Hernandez

Rosalinda F. Hernandez

May 28, 2026

Rosalinda F. Hernandez age 83 of Live Oak, Tx passed away on Thursday May 28, 2026. She was born January 7, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the parents of Emilio and Dolores Flores.

She is preceded in death by her husband Serafin Hernandez Jr of 61 years and her parents.

Rosalinda is survived by her children: son, Anthony Hernandez (JoAnn); daughters Patricia...

William Junior Bowers

William Junior Bowers

May 26, 2026

On May 26, 2026, the Lord received our Dad, William J. “Bill” Bowers (Ret. SMSgt USAF) at the age of 91 years. Dad was born October 09, 1934 to William and Carrie Bowers in Helen, West Virginia. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Nancy Allison Bowers, on August 16, 1952. Dad and Mom were blessed...

Wilhelm Robert Van Luyn

Wilhelm Robert Van Luyn

May 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Wilhelm Van Luyn “Billy”, who departed this world on May 23, 2026, at age of 74. 

Born on April 2, 1952, in Brooklyn New York. Wilhelm was the son of the late Wilhelm Conrad Van Luyn & Edith Rotella Van Luyn. He grew...

Richard Gonzales Saenz

Richard Gonzales Saenz

May 23, 2026

Richard (Rick) Gonzales Saenz, a long time resident of Schertz, Texas, passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born in New Braunfels, Texas to Manuel Saenz and Aurora Gonzales in 1947. He grew up playing Little League Baseball and discovered his passion for cars and racing while helping out at...