Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Justine was a fighter thru her numerous battles of life, her perfect face, her beautiful eyes and her strong hands as she would attempt to remove the tubes and cherish her time with mommy and daddy. Even though her journey here was only 25 days it will be a lifetime for mommy and daddy as God put his arms...

Apr 1, 2021

Sylvia Hernandez was born on October 23, 1945 and passed into eternal life on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Jose Ruben Hernandez, and her daughter Belinda H. Tuttle. Sylvia is survived by her two daughters Ruby Hernandez and Yvette H. McFarland.

Sylvia was many things to many...

Mar 31, 2021

Douglas Simmons was born in East Meadow, New York to the parents of Dorothy and Julius Simmons Jr. on October 4, 1961. He was the second of four children. Douglas attended the First Baptist Church in Lindenhurst, New York where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized.

Douglas...

Mar 29, 2021

On  March 29, 2021 Gloria R. Sanchez , loving sister, aunt and great aunt went to meet our Heavenly Father and Creator. Gloria passed peacefully in her sleep, at home with her Family. She was 81 years young and will be deeply missed by so many.

Gloria was born on December 30, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas....

Mar 24, 2021

Albert Paine Araiza, of San Antonio, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2021 at the young age of 46. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 31, 1974 to Jose G. and Mary Jane (Paine) Araiza.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose G. Araiza and Mary...

Mar 21, 2021

Chadwick Everet Short, age 35 of Converse, formerly of Sumner, Iowa, passed away tragically in the afternoon hours of Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio. Chad was born on June 3, 1985 in Seattle, Washington, the youngest child of Joseph Dale and Valerie Lorraine Trovinger Short. The earliest memories of Chad include two things – mischief and a...

Mar 20, 2021

Navy Corpsman, Stanley (Doc) Sellers, passed peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on March 20th, 2021.  A veteran of the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Purple Heart.  He served as a hospital corpsman attached to the 3rd Marine division, 3rd Recon Battalion Vietnam.

Doc was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a loving and caring husband, father,...

Mar 20, 2021

Carolyn Ann McCall, age 26, passed away tragically in the early evening hours of Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Schertz, Texas.  Carolyn was born on November 20, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada but soon found a family when she was adopted by Craig and Kathryn Harris McCall.  Carolyn soon became known as “Carly” as she settled with her new...

Mar 19, 2021

Boun Phommachanh, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on  March 19, 2021.  He was born November 7, 1946, in Savannakhet, Laos. He graduated from college and was a school teacher while attending graduate school to become an engineer in Laos.  In 1980, he and his family fled to Thailand from the communist authority and were refugees...

Mar 12, 2021

Joo W. “Joe” Kang, 82, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, March 12, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas.  Joe was born in South Korea, endured the Korean War, served in the Korean Army (including as a liaison to the United States Army), and eventually immigrated to the U.S. in the...

Mar 10, 2021

Julian (J.C.) Candler Westbrook Jr. passed away on March 10, 2021. He was born on August 29, 1951 to Julian Candler Westbrook Sr. and Alice Marie Westbrook in San Antonio, Texas. After he graduated from McCollum High School in 1969, he attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He moved back to San Antonio in 1974 and established...

Mar 6, 2021

On May 21st, 1941 Mr. Barney Allen Sr and Mrs. Alfreda Bivens Allen welcomed their 5th child and 1st daughter Linda Dean Allen.  Linda was one of seven wonderful children.  Though there were many in the household Linda had the ability to stand her ground and avoid conforming to traditional expectations.  She decided at an early age she would...

Mar 5, 2021

Heaven received an angel when Charlotte Alba, 84, departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2021. Charlotte was born to Frances and Pedro Ramirez on December 25, 1936, in Austin, Texas.

Charlotte is known for her strong faith, especially her beautiful prayers over her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a faithful servant to the Lord and...

Mar 2, 2021

Francisco M. Flores, of San Antonio, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Mexico to Felipe and Martha (Rico) Flores on July 24, 1938.

He is preceded in death by parents, son, Jose Luis Flores, as well as one infant son.

Survivors include his beloved wife...

Feb 25, 2021

Reece Devyn Mann, of Oklahoma City, went to be with Jesus on February 25, 2021 at the age of 5 months. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Ronald D. and Whitney D. Mann.

She is preceded in death by her Papa, Bruce Ball.

Survivors include her parents, Ronald and Whitney Mann; siblings, Tara,...

Feb 24, 2021

Luis Manuel Salazar Rodriguez, age 34, of San Antonio, passed away suddenly in the early evening hours of Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his home.  Luis was born in San Antonio on April 27, 1986 to Jose Refugio and Aurelia Rodriguez Salazar.

Luis was a quiet man who liked to stay to himself but once he let...

Feb 23, 2021

Raymond Roy Burk, age 65, of Live Oak, passed away in the late morning hours of February 23, 2021, after a brief illness.  Raymond was born on November 5, 1956 to Charlie Vernon and Edith Loraine May Burk. Raymond graduated from Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1975.  He then pursued advancing his education by attending Palo...

Feb 22, 2021

Wendy Winifred Edwards, of Converse, entered into her soulful rest on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the tender age of 77. She was born in Bridgefoot Bawburgh, Norwich, England on March 28, 1943 to her parents, Archie and Gladys Edwards.

Wendy was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Gomez, her sons, Nicolas Gomez and Paul Darryn...

Feb 19, 2021

On February 19, 2021, Jon-Paul Gonzales left us to be with the Lord.  Born April 29, 1980, here in San Antonio.  He was a graduate of the 2002 Graduating Class of James Madison High School and the Son of Arthur Gonzales and Paulette Guadiano.

Jon-Paul was born with a rare type of chromosome syndrome.  He joined with...

Feb 15, 2021

Rena Christine Gallardo, of San Antonio, entered heavenly rest on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the age of 36. She was born on August 30, 1984 to Joel Olea Gallardo and Angela Julia Rosado.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joel O. Gallardo; paternal grandmother, Josie Salas; maternal grandparents, Maria and Rafael Rosado, cousins, Cathy...