Obituaries

Sep 26, 2020

Margaret Martinez Rios, of San Antonio, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on January 29, 1943 to Seferina (Garza) and Sisto Martinez.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Aldopho P. Rios, siblings: Alice Cruz, Jeanette Salinas, Juana Salinas, Joe Martinez and Sisto Martinez....

Sep 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Noorjahan H. Shah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 18, 2020

Frances Ann Platzer, age 86, of Windcrest, passed away in the late afternoon hours of Friday, September 18, 2020 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, surrounded by her family.  Frances was born on August 24, 1934 in Jefferson County, Texas to the late Joseph Louis and Aline Mary (DeKerlegand) Gallier.  Frances grew up in Beaumont, Texas as one...

Sep 14, 2020

Eugenia “Mari” Torrecilla, age 76, of Converse, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home.  Eugenia was born on December 25, 1943 in Vera Cruz, Mexico to the late Rafael Torrecilla Gonzalez and Arnulfa Solano Cuevas.  Eugenia was quiet about her childhood and early adult life.  She moved to the United States in her early 30’s looking...

Sep 12, 2020

ESTELLA BARRERA HERNANDEZ

10/11/1931 TO 9/12/2020

OUR MOTHER WAS BORN IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON OCTOBER 11, 1931 AND PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 12. 2020 AFTER HER BATTLE WITH ESOPHAGEAL CANCER.

SHE HAD 6 CHILDREN: VALENTIN HERNANDEZ JR Wife, Margaret (Margie); SAM HERNANDEZ wife Angie,  SANDRA LIZA RAMOS husband...

Sep 10, 2020

Weda Pugh Watts, age 87, of San Antonio, passed away in the late afternoon hours of Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit at Santa Rosa.  Weda was born on June 1, 1933 in Elkhart, Texas to the late William Pugh and Gertrude Irene Coleman Grigsby.

She married Floyd Bennet Watts on April 3, 1994...

Sep 8, 2020

Alicia Manuela O’Rafferty, age 72, of Cibolo, Texas, passed away in the early evening hours of Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at PAM Post Accute Medical Specialty Hospital in San Antonio.  Alice was born on June 3, 1948 in El Paso, Texas to Miguel and Luisa Maria Martinez Gamez, she survives.

Alice married Charles Roger O’Rafferty on March...

Sep 6, 2020

Sandra Fabiola Aguirre-Valles, of Universal City, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 32. She was born in Durango, Mexico on October 10, 1987 to Maria (Valles) and Nicolas Aguirre.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Isabel Aguirre and Juan Valles and Lorenzo Aguirre and Maria Sanchez.

Survivors include...

Sep 5, 2020

Thomas Segovia, III, of Converse passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 59. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 19, 1961 to Rebecca (Herrera) and Thomas Segovia, Jr. He was a graduate from Judson high school in 1979, he was in the band and choir. He was employed for the US Postal...

Sep 5, 2020

James Cruz Guzman, age 73, of San Antonio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2020, after battling health issues for the last few years. James was born on March 2, 1947 in Asan, Guam to the late Gonzalo Mendiola and Rosario Cruz Guzman. James married the love of his life and his best friend, Maria Cruz Guzman, on July 27, 1970...

Sep 3, 2020

Robert Eugene Holcomb, age 74, of Converse, Texas passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Robert was born and raised in Linton, Indiana until he was called to serve his country in the United States Navy. Serving valiantly, during the Vietnam conflict, where he earned the Bronze Star along with other citations, he came home to...

Sep 2, 2020

Dora Maldonado Gonzales went to eternal rest on September 2, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dora was born on November 16, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She spent her early years on the Chapman Ranch near Corpus Christi. She later moved to the city of Corpus Christi. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School and attended Del...

Aug 31, 2020

Obdulia Ruiz Torres, of San Antonio, passed away on Monday, 31, 2020 at the age of 59. She was born on September 5, 1960 in Mexico to Emerejilda (Ruiz) and Melquiades Ruiz Briones.

Obdulia loved to visit her family in Mexico, have her family together at her home, she loved watching soccer games and talking on the...

Aug 28, 2020

Rose Johnson Barr, age 88, of San Antonio, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ in the mid-afternoon hours of Friday, August 28, 2020 at home, in the loving care of her beloved family. Rose was born on October 3, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was active in...

Aug 28, 2020

Jennifer Rebecca Tovar, age 46, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida on Friday, August 28, 2020.  Jennifer was born on April 23, 1974 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Juan Manuel Garcia and Elvira Flores Garcia; she survives.  Jennifer married Hector Tovar, Jr. on October 12, 1998 in San Antonio.  Together...

Aug 28, 2020

Michelle Clara Thomas, age 47, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away in the late evening hours of Friday, August 28, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in San Antonio, with her loving mother and family by her side.  Michelle was born on July 8, 1973 in Bad-Kissingen, Germany to Earl Curtis and Brigitte Eva Spieske Thomas.

Michelle graduated...

Aug 22, 2020

Jose Eduardo Torres Rodriguez, age 26, of San Antonio, passed away in July 2020 in Laredo, Texas.  Jose was born on October 13, 1993 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Armando Torres Cruz and Maria Hilaria Rodriguez.  Following high school, Jose began working in construction.

Jose was a hard-working man, dedicated to his Catholic faith.  He was...

Aug 18, 2020

Alex Baldwin Luco, 28, passed away early Monday morning, August 18, 2020 in Corpus Christi.  With his last breath here on earth, he continued his legacy of selflessness as an organ donor.  Alex was born in Corpus Christi on April 3, 1992.  He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 2010.  He served in various hospitals in the nursing...

Aug 16, 2020

Mary Jane Rios, age 66, of San Antonio, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the home of her beloved son.  Mary Jane was born on July 8, 1954 to the late Candelario Martinez and Ofelia Garcia. She married Guadalupe Rios and together they started a family that included three children, Guadalupe, Jr.,...

Aug 14, 2020

Veronica Marie Ramirez, age 29, of San Antonio, passed away in the early afternoon hours of Friday, August 14, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center.  Veronica was born on March 22, 1991 in San Antonio to Jose Angel Ramirez and Sylvia Soto.