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John Hiram Harris

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.  He attended Saint Henry's elementary school and grew up in South San.  John always had a smile on his face and was willing to help with whatever...

Fr. Ken Hannon, Omi

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.  He grew up in an extended Lebanese family, proud of his cultural heritage,...

Sister Frances Lorene Lange, Cdp

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

Emma E. Rocha

Mar 19, 2026

Emma E. Rocha 91 years old, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.  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

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

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

Patricia (Pat) Ann Cortez

Mar 7, 2026

Patricia Ann Cortez passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 65.  Pat was a 1979 graduate of Memorial High School and went on to receive an Associates of Accounting from San Antonio College.  She worked for VSP Insurance Company (Vision Works) for over 29 years.  She was a fan of the San...

Sister Krysia Pillon, Mcdp

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.

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

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

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

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.  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

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,...