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Robert Leo Persyn

Robert Leo Persyn

Dec 30, 2015

Robert Leo Persyn, age 91, of San Antonio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Yvonne Stevens Persyn, their infant son Anthony, and his brothers, Albert and Arthur Persyn, and sister, Martha Persyn Koch. Born to Arthur and Mary Ann...

Valente M. Garcia, Jr.

Valente M. Garcia, Jr.

Dec 29, 2015

Mr. Valente M. Garcia, Jr. age 78 passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Mr. Garcia proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a retiree of H-E-B. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maria N. Garcia; children, John Paul Garcia (Sandra) and Norma Leticia Garcia; brothers, Jesus C. Garcia and Raul Garcia; and numerous nieces...

Rev. Joseph Mary Marshall, S.M.

Rev. Joseph Mary Marshall, S.M.

Dec 28, 2015

Rev. Joseph Mary Marshall, a member of the Society of Mary (Marianist), died on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was 61 years of age and 30 years in Marianist religious life. Most recently, Fr. Marshall had served at St. Mary Magdalen Parish as Parochial Vicar from 2002 and as Pastor since 2006. Prior to that, he had served at Marianist...

Gilbert J. Clark

Gilbert J. Clark

Dec 27, 2015

Gilbert James Clark, Sr. was born in Junction City, Kansas, one of 10 children born to Stephen and Gertrude Clark. He attended Gesu Catholic School in Miami, Florida before joining the Army in 1943 at the age of 17. Gilbert received honors for his service during WWII, most notably 3 Bronze Stars for...

Sr. M. Blandine Berger, Carmel Dcp

Sr. M. Blandine Berger, Carmel Dcp

Dec 23, 2015

Sister M. Blandine Berger, Carmel D.C.J., born in St. Anthony, North Dakota on March 14, 1925, died on December 23, 2015. She made her first profession on July 2, 1965 in La Mesa, California.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Barbara (Helbling) Berger; brothers and sisters, Ella Mae Berger,...

Mary Louise Ortegon

Mary Louise Ortegon

Dec 23, 2015

Mrs. Mary Louise Ortegon age 87 of San Antonio was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 guided by angels and predeceased family. Mary, born August 20, 1928, was raised in a loving family and was a life-time member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to faithful...

Rosalie Paletta Rizzo

Rosalie Paletta Rizzo

Dec 22, 2015

Rosalie Paletta Rizzo, age 93, passed away Tuesday, December 22nd.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Rizzo, parents John and Josephine Paletta, and sisters Vincenza (Vee) Pantusa and Mary Grace Barberio. She grew up on Martin Street near San Francesco di Paola Church and Columbus Hall with her cousins and her friends and enjoyed a lifetime...

Michael R. Brown

Michael R. Brown

Dec 20, 2015

Michael R. Brown, age 76 of San Antonio, died on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith Ann Brown; children, Michael R. Brown, Jr. (Jo Beth), Thomas J. Brown (Denise), Mary M. Borgia (Michael), Gregory J. Brown, Michael Joseph Brown (April), Robert E. Brown (Ann Marie), Carmen Marie Drevescraft (John), and Bernadette Marie...

Robert Henry Ernst

Robert Henry Ernst

Dec 20, 2015

Robert Henry Ernst was born August 15, 1921 in St. Charles, Missouri. He died December 20, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. He entered the Society of Mary as a Brother in August 1944. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Dayton in 1944 and a B.S. in Library Science from the University of Notre Dame...

Martin Z. Camargo

Martin Z. Camargo

Dec 19, 2015

Martin Z. Camargo, Sr. was called home at the age of 83 by the Lord, prior to the dawn of December 19, 2015, with his loving family at his side. Born in Rodriguez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Camargo and Dolores Zapata; his brothers Jose, Indalecio, Alberto, and Rafael; sisters-in-law: Mercedes Valencia Cruz,...

Juventino G. Fuentes

Juventino G. Fuentes

Dec 19, 2015

Services for Mr. Juventino G. Fuentes are as follows: Visitation will begin Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. in The Angelus Chapel.  Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2.

Jose G. Cumpian

Jose G. Cumpian

Dec 11, 2015

Jose G. Cumpian beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away into the arms of the Lord on December 11, 2015 at the age of 86.  Jose was born in Crystal City, Texas on Feb. 18, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his parents Maria & Miguel Cumpian, his sister Estella Tyson and his brother Ramiro Cumpian.  Joe is...

Sandra Sepulveda

Sandra Sepulveda

Dec 9, 2015

Ms. Sandra Sepulveda age 49 of San Antonio passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 10m at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, December 11, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church.

Gloria A. Garcia

Gloria A. Garcia

Dec 5, 2015

Gloria Ann Garcia, beloved wife, daughter and grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the age of 60. She was born to Manuel Marruffo and Aurora Chaparro Marruffo on October 30, 1955 in Sterling, Illinois. Gloria was a proud veteran who enlisted in the United States Army-Women's Army Corps in 1973. She earned numerous awards and citations, including...

Sandra Ann Alderete

Sandra Ann Alderete

Dec 4, 2015

Ms. Sandra Ann Alderete, 54, passed away after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis disease and was embraced by God on December 4, 2015. Sandra was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was known for her loving attitude, her faith in God, her strength, and her love for her family, friends, children and grandchildren. She is survived by...

Sr. Margaret Riche, Cdp

Sr. Margaret Riche, Cdp

Nov 30, 2015

Sister Margaret Riché, CDP, formerly known as Sister Bernard Joseph, entered eternal life on November 30, 2015 at the age of 87. Born February 9, 1928, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Bernard and Mary Josephine (Pinchenat) Riché, she joined the Sisters of Divine Providence at age 16 and professed first vows on June 22, 1947. Sister Margaret began her ministry as...

Mrs. Grace Orr

Mrs. Grace Orr

Nov 30, 2015

Her family by her side, our dearest Grace has been called home to her Holy Father in heaven. Wife to William and Mother to Natasha, William, Teresa and Christopher, her supply of love never ran short.   She had remarkable strength, built on a foundation of hope and fortified by her faith in God. Mother experienced a sudden illness after having...

Tomas Arredondo, Jr.

Tomas Arredondo, Jr.

Nov 30, 2015

Tomas Arredondo, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas, went to rest in the arms of our Lord on November 30th, 2015, at the age of 78. He was born in Laredo, Texas on August 17, 1937 to Tomas Arredondo, Sr. and Berta Cornejo Arredondo. The third of seven children, he graduated from San Augustine High School in 1956, and then attended...

Manuel P. Montez

Manuel P. Montez

Nov 28, 2015

Mr. Manuel P. Montez age 68 passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015.  Manuel was born in Carrizo Springs but lived most of his life in San Antonio where he had a successful law practice.  Manuel lived his life in service of others, providing counsel and friendship to many.  He loved to be surrounded by family and friends, spoiling them...

Francisco C. Castro

Francisco C. Castro

Nov 27, 2015

Mr. Francisco C. Castro age 81 of San Antonio passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. Visitation will begin on Monday, November 30, at 5:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, at 10:00 A.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Interment will follow in...