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Mary Dolores Lafargue Palomera

Mary Dolores Lafargue Palomera

Aug 17, 2025

Mary Dolores LaFargue Palomera was a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She was a wonderful wife, terrific mother of two and grandmother to five who brought her much happiness. Mary Dolores was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus and prayed several Rosaries daily for her beloved family and friends. She was a member of our Lady of...

Irma Satarain Hernandez

Irma Satarain Hernandez

Aug 16, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt

1948 – 2025

Irma Satarain Hernandez, a woman of extraordinary heart, unwavering will, and a fire-red spirit, passed away in the early morning on August 16th. She was 77.

Born on August 3rd, 1948, Irma...

Sr. Bernadette Phillipp, Cdp

Sr. Bernadette Phillipp, Cdp

Aug 16, 2025

Sister Bernadette (formerly Mary Cabrini) Phillipp, CDP, entered eternal life August 16, 2025. She was 96. She was born March 4, 1929, in La Feria, Texas to Albert Joseph and Sophie Teresa (Zimmerer) Phillipp.

She was taught by the Sisters of Divine Providence (CDP) at Providence Academy, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She began to...

Sr. Carmelita Mulry, Shsp

Sr. Carmelita Mulry, Shsp

Aug 15, 2025

Sister Carmelita Mulry died peacefully at her home, the Convent of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate, on August 15, 2025, after a life brimming with heart-felt service that was, at times, challenging and at other times, a source of wondrous grace.

Sister Carmelita was born on July 12, 1927, in Roscommon, County...

Sr. Amalia (Emily) Torres Martin, Mcm

Sr. Amalia (Emily) Torres Martin, Mcm

Aug 15, 2025

Sister Amalia (Emily) Torres Martin, M.C-M., age 94, of Upland, California, entered eternal rest on August 15, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by the loving presence and prayers of her religious family, the Cordi-Marian Missionary Sisters. She passed away peacefully at Windemere at Westover Hills Nursing Home.

Born on July 10, 1931,...

Daniel Flores Yanez

Daniel Flores Yanez

Aug 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel Flores Yanez, born May 9, 1935, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jose and Alejandra Yanez, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

After graduating from Fox Tech High School in 1954, Daniel answered the call to serve his...

Antoinette (Ann) Smith

Antoinette (Ann) Smith

Aug 12, 2025

Antoinette "Ann" Smith

May 19, 1932 – August 12, 2025

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Antoinette "Ann" Smith, who peacefully went into the arms of Our Lord on August 12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at...

Kathleen (Betty Lou) Bezner Caponi

Kathleen (Betty Lou) Bezner Caponi

Aug 10, 2025

Kathleen Betty Lou (Bezner) Caponi 1931-2025

Betty Lou was born August 26th, 1931. She was the seventh of nine children of Jake and Lizzie Bezner and received the name of Elizabeth Louise at her baptism. She was preceded in death by her Father Jake, her mother Elizabeth, and siblings w/ spouse:  Lambert (Johnann...

Julian Carlos Guerrero

Julian Carlos Guerrero

Aug 2, 2025

Julian Carlos Guerrero January 19, 1945 – August 2, 2025

Julian Carlos Guerrero, has taken his last flight here on Earth at the age of 80. Known to family and friends as Jay Boy, JC, or Jay, he passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2025. A dedicated...

Rosario (Rosie) R. Rivas

Rosario (Rosie) R. Rivas

Jul 29, 2025

Rosario Rivas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, after a six-month battle with pneumonia. Born in Corpus Christi, TX on January 23rd, 1939, Rosie was one of a kind. Her love for her family, friends and Catholic faith was inspiring.

Rosie is survived by her daughter, Joanna...

Joe-Rudy C. Guerrero

Joe-Rudy C. Guerrero

Jul 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend Joe-Rudy C. Guerrero.  He was also a devoted father to his most loved and cherished daughters, Lilly and Mia.  He passed away on July 26, 2025, after a long battle with diabetes & end stage renal disease.   He...

Theresa L. Benavides

Theresa L. Benavides

Jul 24, 2025

Theresa Longoria Benavides, went to her heavenly home on July 24, 2025. She departed peacefully surrounded by her daughters. Theresa was born on March 7, 1933, to Guadalupe and Librada Longoria in Goliad, Texas. Theresa's parents moved to San Antonio, Texas a couple of years later and Theresa spent her life in San Antonio. Theresa is preceded...

Pedro (Pete) R. Avelar

Pedro (Pete) R. Avelar

Jul 24, 2025

Pedro Reyna "Pete" Avelar died on July 24, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Avelar, Sr. and Cruz Avelar; his sister, Maria Theresa; his brothers, Edward Avelar and Rudolph Avelar, Jr; his brother-in-law Isaac Martinez; his sisters-in-law Rosario Avelar and Rosalinda...

Sister Margaret Mary Barrett, Pbvm

Sister Margaret Mary Barrett, Pbvm

Jul 22, 2025

Sr Margaret Mary (Bernadette) Barrett peacefully entered eternal life July 22, 2025. She was born December 7, 1941 in Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork, Ireland. In 1961 she entered Presentation Convent, Bandon, Ireland. She came to Presentation Convent in San Antonio, Texas in 1962 and made her First Profession in 1963.

She ministered at St....

Andrew Tilberis

Andrew Tilberis

Jul 22, 2025

Andrew Tilberis, 82, passed away peacefully at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family.

Andrew was a man with an immense presence and an even bigger heart—you always knew when he was in the room.

A devoted father and...

Brother Valmond (Val) Leclerc, Omi

Brother Valmond (Val) Leclerc, Omi

Jul 22, 2025

Brother Valmond (Val) LeClerc, OMI, age 92, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in San Antonio. Born in Canada, he served as a religious brother in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Much of his ministry was in Puerto Rico and Chile.

His recent retirement years were spent at Oblate Madonna Residence.  He...

Isidoro Leos, Jr.

Isidoro Leos, Jr.

Jul 19, 2025

Isidoro Leos, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at the age of 90.

Born on April 4, 1935 in New Braunfels, Texas, Isidoro "Izzy" was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. He was a true gentleman that touched the lives of...

Maria De Lourdes (Lou) Cepeda

Maria De Lourdes (Lou) Cepeda

Jul 18, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, sister, and great aunt, Maria de Lourdes (Lou) Cepeda, who departed this life on July 18, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on February 9, 1945, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, to Bonifacio and Candelaria Cepeda, she moved at an early age...

Sr. Josephine Ochoa, Fma

Sr. Josephine Ochoa, Fma

Jul 17, 2025

Sr. Josephine Ochoa, FMA, born in Mexico City, and the first of 13 children, died peacefully on July 17, 2025 at the age of 75 in San Antonio, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Sergio Manuel Ochoa and Blanca Elsa Mendoza Oliveros and her brother Melchiades.

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Josephine (Jojo) Perales

Josephine (Jojo) Perales

Jul 16, 2025

Josephine "JoJo" Perales, 89, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

JoJo was born on October 8, 1935, to parents Raul Emilio Guerra and Josefina Garza Guerra in Corpus Christi, Texas. Alongside her beloved sister, Charlotte Garcia (Larry), she was...