Charles Ruffo, Jr.
Sep 28, 2014
Charles Ruffo, Jr., age 87, passed away on September 28, 2014. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 29, 1926 to Carlo and Lillian Martino Ruffo. Charlie was a Navy WWII veteran, seeing action in the Pacific, including the Battle of Iwo Jima. He worked at and retired from Pearl Brewery after many years. As a licensed real...
Frances K. Herrera
Sep 22, 2014
Frances K. Herrera age 66 of San Antonio passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Simon Herrera, Jr.; children, Abigail H. Herrera (James Rangel), Simon M. Herrera (Christine Marin); grandchildren, Jonah E. and Elliott J. Rangel; and numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, September 25, 7:00 P.M. The Angelus Chapel Funeral Service Friday,...
Margaret A Metzger
Sep 21, 2014
Margaret A. Metzger age 60 of San Antonio passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She is survived by her children: Scott Metzger and Laura Metzger; mother, Carmen Valdez; sister, Leticia Thorn; brother, Steve Valdez; grandchildren: Bella and Zoe. Memorial Rosary & Service Sunday, 2:30 P.M. The Angelus Chapel In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at www.defeatgbm.org
Edward Guerra
Sep 20, 2014
Edward Guerra age 87 of San Antonio died on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Mr. Guerra is survived by his children: Anna Marie De Leon (Aroldo), Raphael Guerra (Sandra), Stephen Guerra (Laurie), Sylvia Guerra-Garza (Severo). Visitation will begin Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be offered Thursday...
Sister Dorothy Ettling, Ccvi
Sep 12, 2014
The people of San Antonio and many communities around the globe are mourning the loss of a teacher, visionary, and wise woman. Sr. Dorothy Ettling, CCVI, died on September 12, 2014, leaving a legacy of service and commitment to promoting human dignity for all persons. The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word announced that Sister died peacefully after undergoing...
Mary Elizabeth Grothues
Sep 12, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Grothues, nee Schoenborn, was born on December 16, 1918 in San Antonio, Texas. She entered into eternal reward on September 12, 2014. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bernard Henry Grothues, Sr. and grandsons Douglas Joseph Grothues and Allen Clarence Ludwig, Jr. She is survived by her children Mary Jo Ludwig (Allen), Ben...
Fr. Francis Kelly Nemeck, Omi
Sep 11, 2014
Father Francis Kelly Nemeck, O.M.I., known as Father Kelly, was a great influence in the spiritual lives of countless men and women - married, single, vowed religious, priests, and bishops. From his young adulthood onward, he responded to a special calling to fostering attentive listening to God and others - a life of prayerful contemplation. Born in 1936 in Prescott,...
Anthony R Gomez
Sep 6, 2014
Anthony R Gomez age 69 of San Antonio passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Anthony's passion in life was singing; which started in the Brackenridge High School choir. He later sang in the Army choir, which was invited to sing on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and made it all the way to Carnegie Hall and broadway plays....
Andrew James Magill
Sep 5, 2014
Andrew James (Jim) Magill, Ph.D., 85, of San Antonio, TX, died at home on Friday, September 5th, 2014. He was born March 27, 1929 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to parents James and Catherine Magill. Jim graduated from St. Patrick's Teacher Training College, Dublin, Ireland, and received an M.A. from the University of Windsor, Ontario, and a Ph.D. from the University...
Bro. Richard Roesch, S.M.
Sep 2, 2014
It has pleased God to call to Himself our BRO. RICHARD ROESCH, S.M., who died on September 2, 2014, at the age of 91 after 72 years of religious profession. Bro. Richard was born in Euclid, Ohio, to Louis and Marie (Saletel) Roesch, on August 14, 1923, one of seven children who prayed the family rosary, kneeling in the living...
Gladys C. Snoga
Aug 31, 2014
Gladys C. Snoga age 85 of Houston, Texas died on Saturday, August 31, 2014. She received her nursing degree from Santa Rosa Hospital. She then entered into the Carmelite Convent in Dallas, Texas for a short time but due to health reasons she left but continued to be a 3rd Order Carmelite. For the remainder of her life she was...
Alfred F. Pantuso
Aug 29, 2014
Alfred F. Pantuso, 88, our beloved Uncle, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2014. Born in San Antonio on January 11, 1926, he was the fifth child of Francesco and Theresa Pantuso. He was preceded in death by his son Ed; brothers, Sam and Amedeo Pantuso; sisters, Mary Pantuso Paganucci and Amelia Pantuso Guardino; and nephew Louis Pantuso. He...
Gavin Zachary Guedea
Aug 28, 2014
Gavin Zachary Guedea born on June 2, 1995 passed away on August 28, 2014. Gavin was a recent graduate of Warren High School and worked at McAllister's Deli. Gavin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gilbert Carrasco Jr. He is survived by his parents: Carlos and Cathy Guedea; his brother, Gian Guedea; his grandmothers: Janie Carrasco and Paulette Alvarez;...
Leo Lara Acosta
Aug 26, 2014
Mr. Leo Lara Acosta age 90 of San Antonio, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Mr. Acosta proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Velia Guevara. He is survived by his wife, Velia Acosta; daughters: Rose M. Balderas and Diane Garza; sister, Dolores Sepulveda; grandchildren: Valerie, Cristina, Matthew...
Sister Canice Walsh, Csb
Aug 25, 2014
Sister Canice Walsh, CSB, entered eternal life on August 25, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born Catherine Mary Walsh on April 15, 1925 in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, the oldest of three daughters born to Thomas and Mary (Lyster) Walsh. She attended a Brigidine Secondary School, close to her rural farm home, and on St. Brigid's Day, February...
Ronald Ray Gomez
Aug 23, 2014
On Saturday morning, August 23rd, Ron Gomez, a gift of a man, went to be with Our Lord. The only consolation everyone who encountered him has after our loss is that at some point we were blessed enough to have crossed his path. He deeply loved his wife, Martha Gomez, in the most complete and unconditional way humanly possible. He...
Frank Morales Jr.
Aug 22, 2014
A Prayer Service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. in The Angelus Chapel. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park South.
Angelita D. Olguin
Aug 19, 2014
Angelita D. Olguin age 89 of San Antonio, died on Monday, August 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Olguin. Angelita is survived by her son, Antonio Olguin and wife, Gloria; daughter, Rebecca Olguin; grandson, Albert A Olguin and wife, Amanda; and 1 great granddaughter, Anabell Olguin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on...
Esperanza Serna Fernandez
Aug 16, 2014
Esperanza Serna Fernandez, beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the age of 94. Mrs. Fernandez was born on September 23, 1919 and was a Canary Islander descendant. She was preceded in death by her father, Leocadio L. Serna; mother, Mary Louise Nelson; brothers: Adolph and Edward Serna; her daughter, Gloria...
Cathleen Marie Garza Aguilar
Aug 15, 2014
Cathleen (Cathy) Marie Garza Aguilar was born May 22, 1973 and went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2014. Cathy is survived by her son, Nathan; husband, Javier; mother and father, Patricia & Louis Garza III, Sisters: Elizabeth, Sandra and Erica, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She will truly be missed. A Memorial Rosary will be...