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Lt. Col. Barry Paul Hitchings (Usaf Ret.)

Lt. Col. Barry Paul Hitchings (Usaf Ret.)

Sep 5, 2026

Surrounded by love, Barry Hitchings passed to eternal glory on September 5, 2026, after a valiant struggle with cancer.  A generous, gentle soul, Barry gave his time and legal expertise to anyone in need; often pro bono.

Born in San Antonio, Barry grew up an AirForce family living in San Antonio, Germany, and...

Rev. Msgr. Juan I. Alfaro, O.S.B.

Rev. Msgr. Juan I. Alfaro, O.S.B.

Sep 2, 2026

Monsignor Juan I. Alfaro, O.S.B. -- known by everyone who he served as simply "Fr. Juan" passed away September 2nd at the age of 87.

Born on November 14th, 1938 in Miranda de Arga, Navarra, Spain. Fr Juan was consecrated to our Blessed Mother when he was 8 years old, and he was...

Aurora Ramirez Woo

Aurora Ramirez Woo

Sep 1, 2026

Aurora Ramirez Woo, 93, went to the loving arms of our Lord, surrounded by family, in the early morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in McAllen, Texas. Aurora was born to Gabriel, Sr. and Alicia Ramirez on February 26, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas.

Aurora met her husband, Vincent, in San Antonio, Texas....

Ernest Rivas Peña

Ernest Rivas Peña

Aug 29, 2026

Ernest Rivas Peña, of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026.

Born on April 27, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, Ernest lived his life with strength, determination, and a deep sense of loyalty to those he loved. From January 7, 1969 to January 6, 1971, he proudly...

Martha Olga Hernandez

Martha Olga Hernandez

Aug 29, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Martha Olga Hernandez, who peacefully met the arms of our Lord at home on August 29, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children. Martha was born to Abel R. and Olga S. Ledesma on December 16, 1957, and was raised in San Antonio, Texas....

Rosalba Díaz Martínez

Rosalba Díaz Martínez

Aug 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rosalba Díaz Martínez

With profound sadness and enduring love, the family of Rosalba Díaz Martínez announces her passing. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and friend, Rosalba leaves behind a family forever shaped by the strength of her love, the honesty of her words, and the...

Gloria Cortez Peña

Gloria Cortez Peña

Aug 28, 2026

Gloria Cortez Peña was born on May 31st, 1933, to her parents, Herman Leal Cortez and Antonia Garcia Cortez in San Antonio, Texas.  She was the 5th child of ten siblings.

Gloria worked for the United States federal government as a traveling secretary for various departments. Through her employment, she worked at Kelly...

Rev. Louis J. Villarreal, Omi

Rev. Louis J. Villarreal, Omi

Aug 26, 2026

Rev. Louis J. Villarreal, O.M.I., 97, died at Oblate Madonna Residence, San Antonio, on August 26, 2026, where he has lived since 2023.  Born in Aurora, Illinois on November 20, 1928, he was the son of Luis Villarreal and Soledad Luevano.

He became a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in...

Jack Howard Peterson

Jack Howard Peterson

Aug 26, 2026

Jack Howard Peterson

December 16, 1932 - August 26, 2026

Mr. Jack Howard Peterson age 93 of San Antonio passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Mr. Peterson proudly served in the United States Navy, and later retired as an Architect.  ...

Edward John Lozano, Sr.

Edward John Lozano, Sr.

Aug 22, 2026

Edward John Lozano Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 83rd birthday.

Edward is survived by his wife, Margaret, and son, Edward John Lozano, Jr (Melissa). He was preceded in death by his parents Alice Lozano, Miguel Lozano and his brothers Miguel "Mike" Lozano, David...

Manuel Antonio Cepeda

Manuel Antonio Cepeda

Aug 21, 2026

Manuel Antonio Cepeda was born In San Antonio, Texas on October 15, 1950 to Guadalupe Wattron and Antonio Gil Cepeda Sr.

He was called to the House of the Lord on August 21, 2026 at the age of 75 years old.  Virginia Anne Wattron Klemp died on January 29, 2014 at the age of 68 years old....

Maria Socorro Ortiz

Maria Socorro Ortiz

Aug 21, 2026

Maria Socorro Ortiz passed away at the age of 95 on Friday, August 21, 2026.  Socorro was preceded in death by her parents, Magdaleno and Maria Luisa Ibarra, and her beloved husband, Louis Z. Ortiz.

Socorro is survived by her children, Louis A. Ortiz (Rose) and Raymond Ortiz; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Nana"...

Dolores Bertha Villarreal

Dolores Bertha Villarreal

Aug 18, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores Bertha Chavarria Villarreal, who left this world peacefully on August 18, 2026, with her beloved family by her side. Born on February 11, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, Dolores was a beacon of kindness, strength, and wisdom, touching countless lives with her gentle spirit and...

Louise Anderwald Koehler

Louise Anderwald Koehler

Aug 16, 2026

Louise Anderwald Koehler passed away peacefully at her home in San Antonio on August 16, 2026, at the remarkable age of 104. Born in Bandera, Texas, on January 14, 1922, to Thomas and Eleanora Anderwald, she was a proud descendant of the Franz and Elizabeth Anderwald family, one of the pioneer Polish families who immigrated from Poland...

Armando (Mando) Garcia, Jr.

Armando (Mando) Garcia, Jr.

Aug 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Armando Garcia, Jr.

February 24, 1949 - August 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Armando Garcia, Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. "Mando" passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026,...

Sister Bernadette Bezner, Cdp

Sister Bernadette Bezner, Cdp

Aug 7, 2026

Sister Bernadette Bezner, CDP, also known as Sister Margaret Lynn, unexpectedly and peacefully entered eternal life on August 7, 2026, at the age of 78 in Regan Hall, San Antonio, Texas. Her novitiate companion and dear friend, Sister Rose Kruppa, was at her side.

Born on November 26, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, to...

Willie T. Acuna

Willie T. Acuna

Aug 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of

TSgt. Willie T. Acuna, U.S. Air Force, Ret.

May 20, 1935 – August 7, 2026

TSgt. Willie T. Acuna, U.S. Air Force, Ret., age 91, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the...

Juanita C. Martinez

Juanita C. Martinez

Aug 4, 2026

Juanita C. Martinez, born on January 27, 1934, in Uvalde, Texas, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Martinez, and her husband, Raul Martinez. She is survived by her son, David Martinez; her daughter, JoAnn Herring, and spouse, Benny...

Jesus (Dery) Adrian Garcia

Jesus (Dery) Adrian Garcia

Aug 4, 2026

Jesus Adrian Garcia, known to many as Dery, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 28 years old.

Born on May 25, 1998, in Mission, Texas, Dery lived a life full of love, laughter, and determination. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from...

Margaret P. Duron

Margaret P. Duron

Aug 4, 2026

Margaret P. Duron, known to many as "Nanny", passed away peacefully in her home on August 4th in San Antonio, Texas.

Born on August 19, 1940 in Gloucester, England, Margaret spent her life spreading love, kindness and laughter to everyone she met. She was a caring homemaker and for a few years worked...