Obituaries

Margarita Gamboa

Margarita Gamboa

Oct 26, 2015

Margarita Gamboa, age 77 years, passed away on October 26th, 2015. She was born on July 30th, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Vicente Ruiz Sr. and Concha Ruiz (nee Alvarado) who preceded her in death. "Margie" was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved spending time with her sisters finding hidden treasures at yard sales and...

Juan Lopez

Juan Lopez

Oct 23, 2015

On the morning of October 23rd, 2015, Juan "Johnny" Trinidad Lopez, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 66. He was born November 6th, 1948 to Narciso and Fernanda Lopez, who preceded him in death. Johnny will be remembered as a devoted family man who, at the age of 17, dropped out of...

Marion Kneeland

Marion Kneeland

Oct 3, 2015

Marion Kneeland, 94, has left this world for the peace of Heaven. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Frederick and Gladys (Fifield) Hebbe, and spent most of her life in the Hartford area. She met her husband, Kenneth Kneeland, toward the end of World War II while he was a sailor assigned to the New London Submarine Base...

Rebecca Meadows

Rebecca Meadows

Sep 23, 2015

Rebecca Lynne Meadows passed away Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 after numerous health problems. She was born May 10th, 1953 to Dade and Norma Rebecca Landrum in Homestead, Florida. She was preceded in death by her two fathers, Dade Landrum and Arthur B. Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Norma R. Taylor, a brother, Richard Taylor and six children;...

Dorothy Montgomery

Dorothy Montgomery

Sep 3, 2015

Dorothy Montgomery, age 79, passed away September 3rd, 2015 after a long illness in San Antonio, Texas. She was born October 26th, 1935 in Wharton, Texas to Clyde Elmo and Hester Marling. She is survived by her sons Ricky Wayne Montgomery and Gary Chris Montgomery and her sister Dale McCain. She also leaves behind 2 grandchildren. Arrangements are being...

Howard Long

Howard Long

Aug 21, 2015

Chief Master Sargent Howard F. Long, USAF Ret., passed away on August 21st, 2015 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Lois and his daughter Barbara and his son-in-law Raymond. He is survived by his daughters Jeanetta and husband Reggie Davis, Pat and husband Mel Wheeler. Also his grand daughter...

Ramiro Hernandez

Ramiro Hernandez

Aug 20, 2015

Ramiro G. Hernandez, age 65, passed away in San Antonio, Texas on August 20th, 2015. He was born in Nueva Rosita, Mexico, on December 22nd, 1949 to Rosalio and Jovita Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Rosa, and his sons Ramiro and Daniel. He also leaves behind his daughters, Sandra and Elvia, wife of Juan Salazar, his brothers...

Judith Ramon

Judith Ramon

Aug 17, 2015

Judith Elizabeth Ramon was called to become one of God's angels on Monday, August 17th, 2015. Her recruitment was a swift and peaceful one, passing away at home in her sleep. "Judy" was born to Richard and Helena Quick in Manhattan, New York on December 4th, 1943. She is survived by her husband, Tony and her sons David, Mario,...

Julio Vasquez

Julio Vasquez

Aug 8, 2015

Julio B. Vasquez, aged 95 years, passed away August 8th, 2015, after a long illness. He was born April 12th, 1920, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila (Mexico) to Juan Vasquez and the former Maria A. Celestino, who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons Juan Vasquez and Julio M. Vasquez; his daughters Eunice Vasquez, Maria A....

Laura Scafe

Laura Scafe

Aug 6, 2015

Laura B. Scafe, age 86 years, passed away on August 6th, 2015. Born in Kemper County, Mississippi, on January 19th, 1929, to Marvie Chisolm and his wife, the former Willie Barber, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Michael Robinson, Roger Robinson and Steven Robinson. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 1...

Elias Hooi

Elias Hooi

Aug 1, 2015

Elias Hooi, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas passed away August 1st, 2015. He is survived by his mother Cruz Reyes Hooi, his brothers Edwin Hooi and John Hooi, and his sisters Janet Hooi Rodriguez and Nancy Hooi Madison. A visitation will be held on August 4th between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at...

Mary Boatner

Mary Boatner

Jul 26, 2015

Mary Annis Boatner was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26th, at the age of 85. Mary was born in Myrtle, Mississippi to Virgie Mae and Marvin Cooper Rossell. She grew up in rural Union County, Mississippi where, in 1946, she graduated from high school at the age of 16 and married Fances Durant Boatner; and...

Angela Martz

Angela Martz

Jul 22, 2015

Angela Marie Martz of San Antonio, Texas, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at the age of 28 years. Born on the 15th of August, 1986 in the Republic of Korea, to Stephen Martz and Kyong Chong, Angela attended San Diego State and moved to San Antonio three years ago for reasons of heath. Angela was an...

Mary Durkin

Mary Durkin

Jul 16, 2015

Mary Jane Durkin, age 72 years passed away July 16th, 2015. Born December 3rd, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of James Spears and Jeanne Scheel. Mary is best known for her love of Bingo and her infectious laugh. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies' Auxillary in Universal City, Texas for many years...

J.C. Hagelgans

J.C. Hagelgans

Jul 14, 2015

J.C. Hagelgans, age 84, of Converse, Tx., passed away at 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. He was born in San Antonio, Tx. on March 7th, 1931 to Otto and Mary Hagelgans. He is survived by his daughters Wanda Wendel, son-in-law Roger Wendel of Converse, Tx.,and Anita Carlton and son-in-law Philip Carlton of Wetherford,Tx. He also leaves behind...

Angela Forbes

Angela Forbes

Jul 13, 2015

Angela P. Forbes, age 38, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13th, 2015, after her great battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Joseph Forbes, daughter Alexis Forbes, sons Jeremy and Joseph Forbes Jr. Also her dad Herbert Porte and brother Edward Porte. She is preceded in death by her mother Catherine Porte. Angela...

Paul Cooley

Paul Cooley

Jul 9, 2015

Paul Douglas Cooley passed away on July 9th, 2015 at the age of 55. He was born at Chelsea Naval Air Station, MA on February 4th, 1960 to Earl Seldon Cooley, Jr. and his wife, Mary Lee Chamberlain. . Paul is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Cooley, a brother, Earl S. Cooley III and his sister, Dorothy Cooley....

Donald Catland

Donald Catland

Jul 6, 2015

Donald Robert Catland passed away on Monday, July 6th, 2015 in Converse, Texas, at the age of 62. He was born in St.Petersburg, Florida on December 16th, 1952, the son of Violet Muresan. Don graduated from a life of earthly service to a heavenly presence with Jesus Christ, whom he knew as Lord and Savior. Don was raised in...

Ruby Stephens

Ruby Stephens

May 21, 2015

Ruby Christine "Chris" Stephens died at Abode Hospice in San Antonio May 21st, ending her battle with cancer. Born April 17th, 1938 in Cocoa, Florida to the late William and Ruby McDermid Stephens and is survived by her sister Mary Anne Stephens of Milwaukee, Wisc. Chris graduated from Texas Women's University in 1960 and earned a Master's degree from...

Romanita Barrera

Romanita Barrera

May 12, 2015

Romanita Flores Barrera, age 69 years, passed away May 12th, 2015 at her house in Converse surrounded by her family. The daughter of Francisco Flores and Celia Giron, she was born in San Antonio on November 7th, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Daniel Barrera, sisters Esther Acosta and Judy Rendon. She was also...