Mr. Richard Sabas Merla, Jr., age 77, of San Antonio, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by family and the embrace of loving hands.

Richard was an honorable veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in heaven by his mother, Josephine Merla; his grandmother, Leonor Huron; and his dearest uncle, Jose Vara.

Richard will be deeply missed and leaves a legacy of love that will live on in his children: Nora Ann Merla, Richard Sabas Merla III, Monica Rose Alcantar, and her husband George; his cherished grandchildren, Amorette Merla, Alyssa Merla, Ava Valdez, Noah Valdez, and Lucas Alcantar; his beloved sisters, JoAnn Salazar (husband Sonny), and Esther Merla; his aunt, Henrietta Vara; and his cousin, Carmen Germany.

Our Dad's love, wisdom, and humor will continue to live on in all of us.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, March 30, 2026

5:00 P.M. Visitation

7:00 P.M.  Rosary

The Angelus Chapel

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

8:30 A.M. Departure from Angelus Chapel

9:00 A.M.  Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

Interment with military honors will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.