Obituaries

Local San Antonio, Texas Obituaries

Mildred Franco

Mildred Franco

Apr 4, 2022

Millie went to be with the Lord on April 4th 2022. She was born and raised in New York City. Millie was a dancer. In the 1970’s she toured the south of France performing middle-eastern and modern jazz. Millie was an artist. She attended the High school of Art and Design in New York City. She continued her art throughout...

Susan Diane Russo

Susan Diane Russo

Apr 2, 2022

On April 2, 2022, the soul of Susan Diane Russo returned to God. Susan was born on October 13, 1949, to George and Mildred Crutchfield, joining her older sister Belinda Gail. Hers was a military family living at various Air Force bases including in Nebraska, Massachusetts, Michigan, Japan, Okinawa, and Florida. She met her surviving husband Robert (Bob) Russo in...

Velma Oralia Vidal

Velma Oralia Vidal

Apr 1, 2022

Velma Oralia Vidal, born in San Antonio, TX on January 14th 1939,  has made her journey to her heavenly home to meet with our Lord. At the age of 83 on Friday, 1 April, 2022. “When I was a young child, I dreamt of flying many, many times. The time has come for me to fly free to meet my...

Roberto S. Zertuche

Roberto S. Zertuche

Mar 31, 2022

Mr. Roberto S. Zertuche, born in Quemado, Texas December 4th, 1939, raised in Eagle Pass, TX, and went to be with the Lord on March 31st, 2022, at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Enriqueta Zertuche, sisters Maria Luevanos, Alicia Ruiz, Elida Zertuche, and brothers Alfredo and Ricardo Zertuche and survived by...

Maria Del Socorro Cervantes

Maria Del Socorro Cervantes

Mar 31, 2022

Maria del Socorro (“Choco”) Cervantes, born January 19, 1937, in Crystal City, Texas, the oldest of 10 siblings, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the age of 85 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ladislado and Petra Marinez, brothers Beto, Alberto, her sister Sabina, and grandson, Mathew Cervantes. Maria...

Cecilio Gomez Jr.

Cecilio Gomez Jr.

Mar 30, 2022

Cecilio Gomez Jr., born January 17, 1968 passed from this life on March 30, 2022 at the age of 54. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jessica Amy Rhodes; parents, Cecilio Gomez Sr. and Maria M. Gomez; and sister Mariana Torres. Cecilio is survived by his son Cecilio Gomez III; daughters, Tayler Miller, and Serena Gomez; brother Juan...

Gloria V. Lopez

Gloria V. Lopez

Mar 29, 2022

Gloria V. Lopez, born March 2, 1956 passed from this life on March 29, 2022 at the age of 66. She is preceded in death by her parents, Abel Valdez and Julia Reyes; brothers Francisco and Victor Sarabia; and sister Becky Garcia. Gloria is survived by her sons Arturo Lopez Jr., and Abelardo Valdez (Adriana); daughters Alexandra G. Valdez, and...

Ernestina Salaiz Carrillo

Ernestina Salaiz Carrillo

Mar 26, 2022

Ernestina Salaiz Carrillo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ernestina S. Carrillo, 84 went to the Lord on March 26, 2022. Born in San Antonio, Texas, she is preceded in death by her parents Zaragosa and Irene Salaiz, her husband of sixty years Modesto Z. Carrillo; and sisters Maria Consuelo Aguilar and Natalia Guerra, brother Felix Salaiz. She...

Michael W.  Rhoades

Michael W. Rhoades

Mar 25, 2022

Michael W. Rhoades answered the call to be with the Lord on March 25,2022. He was born in Hobart, OK on November 28,1940 to Elmer Lloyd Rhoades and Emma (Sanders) Zarate. Most of his adult years were spent in San Antonio where he was an educator with Harlandale Independent School District for 25 years. Michael loved teaching and helped mold...

Brad Mitchell Austgen

Brad Mitchell Austgen

Mar 24, 2022

Brad Mitchell Austgen, age 47, peacefully passed away in his home in San Antonio, TX. on March 24, 2022. Born April 12, 1974, in Crystal Lake, IL to parents Sandra(Sheridan) and James Austgen. Brad is survived by his parents, his wife Kathy Martinez and stepdaughter Len of San Antonio. Brad is also survived by his brother Grant Austgen, sister-in-law Ashlei...

Luis H. Ariza

Luis H. Ariza

Mar 22, 2022

Luis Horacio Ariza was born on February 22, 1948 in San Martin Jilotepeque, Guatemala. He gained his angel wings on March 22, 2022. A self taught master welder, Luis devoted his life to his immediate and extended family. Known to his family as Lacho and grandchildren as Lelo. He was humble, caring and although a man of a few words,...

Edmundo Hernandez

Edmundo Hernandez

Mar 22, 2022

Edmundo "Mundo" Hernandez Jr., born September 21, 1959 was called home on March 22, 2022 at the age of 62. He was the oldest of the bunch, something he took pride in and used it to his advantage to set us straight. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmundo and Genoveva Hernandez; siblings, Richard Ruiz, Alberto Santana, and...

Louisa H. Canales

Louisa H. Canales

Mar 22, 2022

Louisa Hernandez Canales, age 81, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Louisa was born on August 24, 1940 in Luxello, Texas to Gregorio and Carmen Hernandez. On October 29, 1956 she married Benito Martinez Canales in Bexar County, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, her parents, 1 sister,...

Jose Jesus Chavez Sr.

Jose Jesus Chavez Sr.

Mar 22, 2022

Musician at heart and Veteran Jose J Chavez Sr (Joe/Looney) passed away on March 22, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born to Guadalupe and Anita on December 14, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up on the East side of town, but his love for music allowed him to travel all of San Antonio and surrounding...

Frederick Charles Bernhardt

Frederick Charles Bernhardt

Mar 20, 2022

Frederick "Rick" Charles Bernhardt was born in Dallas County Texas on May 15, 1957 to proud parents Robert and Connie. He went to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of March 20, 2022. He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife Desiree, his Parents, his brother Robert Bernhardt and his sister Vickie Surratt. He is also survived...

Samuel  Thomas  Rivera

Samuel Thomas Rivera

Mar 12, 2022

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Samuel Thomas Rivera, a loving husband, father, stepfather and grandfather passed away at age 43. He was better known by his loved ones as ‘Sam’ or as ‘Sampa’ to his grandson, Blake, and among his American Ninja Warrior friends. Sam was born on October 14,1978 in Abilene, Texas to Nicholas Rivera, Jr. and Maria ‘Wesa’...

Sharon Barrett

Sharon Barrett

Mar 12, 2022

Sharon Kay Barrett, age 73, was born December 19, 1948 in Kermit, TX. She passed away on March 12, 2022 in San Antonio, TX, due to complications from Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Howard and Willie Barrett, and her brother Bill Barrett. She is survived by her sister Mary Ann Reeves, her daughter April Cassel,...

Minnie  Ann Talamantes

Minnie Ann Talamantes

Mar 11, 2022

On Friday, March 11, 2022 God gained another angel. Minnie Ann Talamantes was born to Adolfo and Catarina Talamantes on August 2, 1946 in Floresville, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents. Minnie is survived by her sisters, Kate and Angie Talamantes and Margaret Martinez; two daughters by love, Sara Cruz and Victoria (Joey) Six, and many cousins...