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John Hiram Harris
Mar 30, 2026
John Hiram Harris passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the age of 92. John was born to Hiram Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Smith Harris on May 7, 1933. Â He attended Saint Henry's elementary school and grew up in South San. Â John always had a smile on his face and was willing to help with whatever...
Fr. Ken Hannon, Omi
Mar 29, 2026
Fr. Ken Hannon, O.M.I.  May 4, 1946 – March 29, 2026
Fr. Ken (Laurence Kenneth) Hannon, O.M.I., died suddenly from a heart attack on March 29, 2026. He was well known and cherished as a professor of sacramental and liturgical theology to generations of students at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio...
Mary L. Montemayor
Mar 28, 2026
Mary Montemayor, 93, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and family that will continue to guide generations.
Born on April 6, 1932, in San Antonio, she was the youngest child of Dario and Evelina Max. Mary was deeply proud of her brothers, Richard, who served in the...
Ted Koniares
Mar 27, 2026
With deep respect and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Ted Koniares, aka "The Mad Greek", who departed this life on March 27, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Born on December 12, 1960, in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ted was raised in Burlington, Massachusetts, where he developed the values of dedication, discipline, and quiet...
Carolyn Peterson
Mar 25, 2026
Renowned architect Carolyn Peterson passed away on March 25 with her husband Jack H. Peterson, also an architect, by her side. She was born on August 3, 1939, in La Grange, Texas to her late parents, William and Clara Safar.
Other survivors include sister, Gwendolyn Reinke, daughter Kirsten Peterson Pelsor, and grandchildren Alex...
Stanley Herrera
Mar 24, 2026
Stanley Herrera entered this world on August 21, 1952, and left it on March 24, 2026 surrounded by the love of the family he cherished so deeply.
Stanley is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth E. Herrera, sons, David Bierman (Adelina) and Christopher Herrera (Kristin), beloved grandchildren Korey Bierman, Kyle Bierman, Christopher Herrera,...
Margaret Mary Mcmanus
Mar 21, 2026
Margaret Mary McManus, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 30, 1948 passed away March 21, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, F.J. and Thelma McManus; and her brother, Pat McManus. She is survived by her...
Richard Sabas Merla, Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Mr. Richard Sabas Merla, Jr., age 77, of San Antonio, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by family and the embrace of loving hands.
Richard was an honorable veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in heaven by his mother, Josephine Merla; his grandmother,...
Bro. Leo Slay, S.M.
Mar 20, 2026
Bro. Leo I. Slay, S.M. died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 20, 2026, at the age of 94 with 76 years of vowed life. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Marie (Elias) Slay on October 30, 1931. Â He grew up in an extended Lebanese family, proud of his cultural heritage,...
Sister Frances Lorene Lange, Cdp
Mar 19, 2026
Mother Earth joins us in thanking and praising Sister Frances Lorene Lange for her passionate work, lived example, and steady voice that deepened awareness of humanity's connection with God's creation. She entered eternal life quietly and peacefully on March 19, 2026.
Her story of Providence began on February 28, 1935. A few days...
Emma E. Rocha
Mar 19, 2026
Emma E. Rocha 91 years old, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Â She was born on June 15, 1934 in San Antonio, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix H. Rocha; her parents, Juan and Enriqueta Escobedo; sisters, Mary Macias, Yolanda Gaitan; brother in law, Jesse Gaitan; nephew, Hector...
Angelina "Nina" Fernandez Escareño
Mar 18, 2026
Angelina Fernandez Escareño, lovingly known to all as Nina, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas—the city where her life began and where her love took root across generations. She was 92 years old.
Born on October 31, 1933, to Miguel and Cecilia Fernandez, Nina was a proud daughter...
Patricia Ann Weissler
Mar 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Weynand Weissler, age 94, whose warmth and strength shaped generations of her family, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, just a week shy of her 95th birthday. As the cherished matriarch of the Weisslers, she was the family's heart and anchor, creating a home filled with love, strong values, faith, and unwavering devotion to...
Patricia (Pat) Ann Cortez
Mar 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Cortez passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 65. Â Pat was a 1979 graduate of Memorial High School and went on to receive an Associates of Accounting from San Antonio College. Â She worked for VSP Insurance Company (Vision Works) for over 29 years. Â She was a fan of the San...
Sister Krysia Pillon, Mcdp
Mar 5, 2026
Sister Krysia Pillon, MCDP, age 77, went peacefully home to God on March 5, 2026, at St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio, TX, on the same date of her birthday.
Sister Krysia was born to George Pillon and Joan Bandyk on March 5, 1949, in Memphis, TN, and baptized as Christine on...
Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, S.M.
Mar 4, 2026
Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, S.M. died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 4, 2026, at the age of 96 with 77 years of vowed life. He was born in Old Monroe, Missouri to Andrew and Wilhelmina (Burkemper) Hakenewerth on January 9, 1930, the youngest of four boys. He is survived by ten nieces and...
Brenda Jane Patasso Palmer
Mar 1, 2026
Brenda Jane Patasso Palmer
April 30, 1947 - March 1, 2026
When we think of Brenda, we hear a heavenly voice reaching out to our hearts. Brenda was welcomed into Heaven on March 1, 2026, to join her husband, Jack Palmer, her parents, Carmen and...
Anna Christina Maldonado Peterson
Feb 24, 2026
Anna Christina Maldonado Peterson was born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 16, 1946, the daughter of Marcelo Q. and Trini Maldonado. She grew up in San Antonio, where her determination and dedication to education led her to graduate as valedictorian from Ursuline Academy.
She continued her studies at St. Mary's University and...
Sister Alice Marie Holden, Ccvi
Feb 22, 2026
Sister Alice Marie Holden entered eternal life on February 22, 2026 at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Â She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 12, 1935 to Margaret (Biggy) and Theodore Holden.
Sister Alice Marie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in 1953...
Petra O. Martinez
Feb 21, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Petra O. Martinez, who left this world surrounded by love on February 21, 2026 at the age of 97.
A devoted parishioner of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and proud member of the Guadalupanas,...
