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Dr. Ernesto Marroquin Bernal

Dr. Ernesto Marroquin Bernal

Sep 1, 2017

Dr. Ernesto Marroquín Bernal, renowned scholar, university professor, educational consultant to school districts nationwide, and active in social justice issues, passed away September 1, 2017, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.  Former Dean of the College of Education at UT Pan American in...

Elvira Galindo

Elvira Galindo

Aug 19, 2017

Our beloved mother; Elvira (Beeca) Ortiz Galindo, peacefully went to God where she joined her husband Henry Galindo, and her beloved mother Elena Ortiz, on Saturday, August 19th, 2017. Beeca was born on May 20th, 1927, in Hondo, Texas; but lived in San Antonio, Texas for most of her life.

She was preceded...

Rev. Matt Menger, Omi

Rev. Matt Menger, Omi

Aug 19, 2017

Rev. Matt Menger, OMI, born in San Antonio, Texas on January 25, 1929, died at Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio, Texas on August 19, 2017, at the age of 88 years.  Fr. Menger professed his first vows as a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in May 1947.

His advanced philosophical...

Willie Aldana Benavides

Willie Aldana Benavides

Aug 18, 2017

Willie A. Benavides, 89 years, was born April 19, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas.  He passed away peacefully on August 18, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Winn and Theresa A. Benavides.  He is survived by his former wife,...

Raymond Valdez, Jr.

Raymond Valdez, Jr.

Aug 18, 2017

RAYMOND VALDEZ, JR. Raymond Valdez, Jr. went to be with his Lord on August 18, 2017.  He was loved and will be missed dearly by his family and all who knew him.  Raymond attended Fox Tech High School and upon graduation served his country in the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge, Raymond worked at Kelly AFB where he...

Sister Kathleen O'Connell, Shsp

Sister Kathleen O'Connell, Shsp

Aug 17, 2017

Sister Kathleen O'Connell, SHSp died at the Convent of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate on Friday, August 18, 2017.   She was born in County Limerick, Ireland on August 30, 1926 and was professed as a Sister of the Holy Spirit in 1947.   In June, she joyously celebrated her 70th Jubilee, surrounded by community members, family and...

David Vela

David Vela

Aug 16, 2017

Mr. David Vela age 45 of San Antonio passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

Mr. Vela is survived by his wife, Beatrice Vela; daughter, Alexis Vela; mother, Pauline Vela; sisters, Lorrie Vela, Diana Vela; brothers, Clemente Vela, Jr., Daniel Vela, Mark Anthony Vela; special...

Neva Elizabeth Goodpaster

Neva Elizabeth Goodpaster

Aug 16, 2017

Neva Elizabeth Goodpaster, longtime resident of Helotes, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, in San Antonio, TX at the tender age of 89.

The third out of six girls, Neva was born November 20, 1927, in Sauk Centre, MN, daughter of the late Paul and Rose Wilcox.  She and husband...

Yolanda A. Leos

Yolanda A. Leos

Aug 10, 2017

Mrs. Yolanda A. Leos age 79 of San Antonio

passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017.

Rosary

Wednesday, August 16, 7:00 P.M.

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Margarita V. Espinosa

Margarita V. Espinosa

Aug 7, 2017

Margarita V. Espinosa age 87 of San Antonio passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Atanasio Hugo Espinosa. Mrs. Espinosa is survived by her sister, Maria Socorro Kenyon; nieces, Julie Benavides, Diane Flores; nephews, Christopher Benavides, Gerardo Benavides and Arturo Gonzales; and numerous other nieces and nephews.  She will be...

Mary B. Garza

Mary B. Garza

Aug 5, 2017

Mary B. Garza was called to the promise of her baptism on August 5, 2017 at the age of 88. The daughter of Antonio and Eleuteria Barboza.  She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Garza and grandson, Jose Cortez, Jr. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of her family. She...

Sue Ann Forestello

Sue Ann Forestello

Aug 4, 2017

Sue Ann Keller Forestello, age 80, died on Friday, August 4, 2017 in San Antonio after a long battle with cancer.  She spent her growing up years in Mason, TX and graduated from Mason High School. She moved to San Antonio, TX after graduation and worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  She returned to Mason, TX and worked as a secretary...

John S. Green

John S. Green

Aug 4, 2017

John S. Green, age 73, of San Antonio, died on August 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Green; sons, David Green and wife, Kat, Brandon Green and wife, Natanha; brother, David Green; and 3 grandchildren,  Emma Green, Cole Green, and Julia Garcia. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 9, at 6:00 PM with a...

Msgr. Michael G. Mc Manus

Msgr. Michael G. Mc Manus

Jul 31, 2017

Msgr. Michael G. McManus went home to God on July 31, 2017.  He was born October 25, 1922 in Killasser, Co. Mayo, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on June 20, 1948 in All Hallows Seminary, Dublin, Ireland. Msgr. McManus served in the following parishes in the Archdiocese: St. Leo, San Antonio, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mother, St. Hedwig,...

Donald Joseph Dooley, Sr.

Donald Joseph Dooley, Sr.

Jul 28, 2017

Mr. Donald Joseph Dooley, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the age of 77. Mr. Dooley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Antoinette Dooley; children, Donald Joseph Dooley, Jr. (Deborah), Shaun Douglas Dooley, Erin Dooley Dickson (Doug); brother, Dennis Dooley (Nancy); and 5 grandchildren, Winter Smith (Daniel), Corey Gurskyj (Terry), Joseph Barry Dooley, Erin Brooke...

Janie Montez

Janie Montez

Jul 21, 2017

Ms. Janie Montez left us to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday July 21, 2017.

Janie was a longtime parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church where she was a member of the Guadalupanas and Choir Group.

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Desmond E. Nava

Desmond E. Nava

Jul 17, 2017

Desmond Nava age 52 entered into rest on July 17, 2017.  Desmond was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 1965.  He attended St. Ann's Elementary School and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Mary's University. Desmond was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Nava.  He is survived by his mother,...

Mary Louise Zenner

Mary Louise Zenner

Jul 16, 2017

Mrs. Mary Louise Zenner age 98 of San Antonio passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017.  Mrs. Zenner was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Zenner. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church beginning at 12:30 P.M. with a Rosary and Memorial Mass to follow at 1:00 P.M. Interment will...

Mary Rachel Garcia

Mary Rachel Garcia

Jul 15, 2017

Mary Rachel Garcia went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Mrs. Garcia was a longtime parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was very community minded, active in the Fiesta Flambeau organization....

Gloria Torres

Gloria Torres

Jul 13, 2017

Mrs. Gloria Torres age 91 of San Antonio passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Mrs. Torres was a longtime parishioner of St. James Catholic Church where she was a member of the Guadalupanas, Altar Society, and served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lecturer. She...