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Carlton (Carl) Joseph Mertens passed away on November 10, 2023 at the age of 91. Carl was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin September 28, 1932 to Alfred M. Mertens and Orlene Shea Mertens. Carl lived a very full life and his contributions to the community will be dearly missed by all who have worked with him. He grew up in Waupun and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army Medical Corps and served two years in Germany during the Korean War. He then began his advertising and public relations career. From 1956-1960 he was the Assistant Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager for...

Rose Marie Goche McElfresh joined her Lord on October 7, 2023. She was born June 12, 1941 in Warren, Ohio to Pete and Carmella (DeLaratta) Goche, Jr. She was a graduate of Lordstown High School, and earned degrees from Youngstown State University and Our Lady of the Lake University. She worked as a teacher, librarian and consultant. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Melvin McElfresh; son, Lowell McElfresh (Elvira); daughters, Patrice McElfresh and Susanne McElfresh (Christopher King); brother, Galen Goche (Kathy); grandchildren, Etienne and Damir McElfresh; Pierce and Shawn Maki, , Xander and Teagan King. A nephew Pete Goche (Stephanie) and niece Kara Wert...

Medardo Tabios Dela Cruz, Major U.S. Army, 64, was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, entered into heaven on June 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Marietta; his children, Michelle and Michael; his two grandchildren; his siblings, Jeanet, Roy and Leo; and stepmother Caridad. View https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Medardo-Dela-Cruz/#!/Obituary for more details.

Robert Edwin Icenogle, 83, of San Antonio, Tx passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1939 in Macomb the son of Clement & Eleanor Grandt Icenogle. He married Twila Heikes Icenogle on December 23, 1958 in Colchester, IL. She survives, along with four sons, Anthony (wife Stephanie) Icenogle of Austin, Tx; Vincent (wife Jennifer) Icenogle of Omaha, NE; Victor (wife Jenny) Icenogle of San Antonio, Tx; Richard Icenogle of San Antonio, Tx; six grandchildren, Stefan Icenogle, Robert Icenogle, Nick Icenogle, Jen Low, Michael Icenogle and David Icenogle; and six greatgrandchildren, Caroline Icenogle, Evan Icenogle, Luke Icenogle, Colin Icenogle, Lily Low, and...

Margie Shackelford passed from this world on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Margie was an only child born to Margaret Louise Henson and Bruce Barnes Meador in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, on February 2, 1933. The family moved to Abilene where her father worked as an accountant and her mother in the home. Margie attended Abilene High School and graduated in May of 1952. High school sweethearts, Margie Ann Meador married Robert Earl Shackelford on January 14, 1952 in Abilene, Texas and son Bruce was born late that same year. Their son John was born in Lubbock, Texas, where they lived while Bob attended Texas Tech University. In the late 1950s...

ALLEN Colonel Carlton R. Allen (USAF, Ret.), passed away on March 14, 2023, surrounded by his family in San Antonio, TX. He was born on October 24, 1938, in Bennington, Vermont to Carl Allen and Marion Snow Allen. Carlton (Carl) was a 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in Vietnam and military stations at Ramey AFB Puerto Rico, Plattsburg NY, Kincheloe MI, Davis- Monthan AZ, Eglin FL, Osan Korea, and Lackland AFB San Antonio TX, where he served at Wilford Hall Medical Center as Deputy Chief, Division of Nursing. His military decorations include the Legion Of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. Carl was...

Paul departed from us peacefully on February 10, 2023 at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 73 years Valeria, and parents Joseph and Elsa Kozielski. He is survived by children Mark Kozielski (Susan), Gary Kozielski (Gail), and Marsha Miller (David); brother Joe Kozielski (Lillian); grandchildren Kimberly (Richard), Stephen, Michael (Amelia), Amanda (Sean), Morgan (Devyn), and Hannah (Riley); great-grandchildren Ethan, Jonah, Bennett, Carson, Kolby, Daniel, Nathanael, Mason, Alexander, and Hunter; nephews Ronnie, John, Brian, Michael, and Matthew; nieces Patty, Sharon, Veronica, Kathy, Danielle, and Jennifer; and many great nieces and nephews. Paul will be remembered...

Paul departed from us peacefully on February 10, 2023 at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 73 years Valeria, and parents Joseph and Elsa Kozielski. He is survived by children Mark Kozielski (Susan), Gary Kozielski (Gail), and Marsha Miller (David); brother Joe Kozielski (Lillian); grandchildren Kimberly (Richard), Stephen, Michael (Amelia), Amanda (Sean), Morgan (Devyn), and Hannah (Riley); great-grandchildren Ethan, Jonah, Bennett, Carson, Kolby, Daniel, Nathanael, Mason, Alexander, and Hunter; nephews Ronnie, John, Brian, Michael, and Matthew; nieces Patty, Sharon, Veronica, Kathy, Danielle, and Jennifer; and many great nieces and nephews. Paul will be remembered...

Paul A. Kozielski Paul departed from us peacefully on February 10, 2023 at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 73 years Valeria, and parents Joseph and Elsa Kozielski. He is survived by children Mark Kozielski (Susan), Gary Kozielski (Gail), and Marsha Miller (David); brother Joe Kozielski (Lillian); grandchildren Kimberly (Richard), Stephen, Michael (Amelia), Amanda (Sean), Morgan (Devyn), and Hannah (Riley); great-grandchildren Ethan, Jonah, Bennett, Carson, Kolby, Daniel, Nathanael, Mason, Alexander, and Hunter; nephews Ronnie, John, Brian, Michael, and Matthew; nieces Patty, Sharon, Veronica, Kathy, Danielle, and Jennifer; and many great nieces and...

Elnora Dorothy Marie Davis, 96, passed away on Thursday December 29 in San Antonio, Texas with family at her bedside. Elnora was a kind and loving daughter, wife, and mother. Elnora was born on May 4 1926 in Cuero, Texas to William Henry Marie and Dorothy Johanna Schreckenbach. After graduating from Cuero High School in 1943, she traveled to San Antonio and, at the age of 17, was hired as a clerk typist at Kelly Field. She married Norman Houston Davis in 1948 at St Paul's Lutheran Church. They were married for 32 years raising two children. Upon the arrival of her first child, she gave up her office job to be a full time Homemaker. During her Homemaker years, she became a Girl...

Ralph Dolen Wilson, II, at the age of 75, passed away on December 4, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia on June 27, 1947. Ralph graduated from Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1965 with a degree in mathematics. During his time at OU, he worked at the National Weather Center. After graduating, Ralph worked at OU's medical center in Oklahoma City. He moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1982. He joined Christ United Methodist Church and was active in the Singles group where he met his wife, Amy. Ralph and Amy moved to San Antonio, TX in 1997, where he worked at various companies doing computer...

Harry Flavin entered his new life on November 28, 2022. He was born on Christmas Eve, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Kathryn and Henry Flavin. Harry was a wonderful husband and father who left his mark on those who knew and loved him. He was a faithful servant of the Lord who showed his faith in the way he lived his life. He taught us to always trust in God and that His plan was better than our own. Before retiring, Harry had a long and successful career as an analyst and money manager. He began his career at Rotan Moslee where he met many of the people who would become lifelong friends and colleagues. He went on to Merrill Lynch where he was named an all-star analyst six years in a row...

Steve Stoutamire, age 72, of San Antonio Texas, passed away on 11/24/2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy; his two children, Courtney and Bryan; his mother, Jonnie Stoutamire; his sister Charlotte Pickels, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve was born in Quincy, Florida to Paul and Jonnie Stoutamire on 8/21/1950. He received a BA in Anthropology from Florida State University in 1972 and an MS in Geology from Texas Tech University in 1975. During a 32 year career in the petroleum industry, he held technical, business and managerial positions in both domestic and international operations. Steve retired to a ranch in the Texas hill country in 2007, where he...

Steve Stoutamire, age 72, of San Antonio Texas, passed away on 11/24/2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy; his two children, Courtney and Bryan; his mother, Jonnie Stoutamire; his sister Charlotte Pickels, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve was born in Quincy, Florida to Paul and Jonnie Stoutamire on 8/21/1950. He received a BA in Anthropology from Florida State University in 1972 and an MS in Geology from Texas Tech University in 1975. During a 32 year career in the petroleum industry, he held technical, business and managerial positions in both domestic and international operations. Steve retired to a ranch in the Texas hill country in 2007, where he...

Long time Pharr resident, Mr. Efraim Barrera, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 28, 2022, having died peacefully at his home in Pharr. He was born on August 8, 1935 to Isaac Soto Barrera and Eloisa Avila Barrera. He was brought up in Pharr, Texas where he attended the PSJA ISD schools. He married the love of his life, also a fellow PSJA Bear, Maria Belia Castellanos, in 1955 and together they had one son, Efraim (Bobby) Barrera Jr. They were married 67 beautiful years where together they became pillars of the Pharr community. Mr. B., as he was known to so many in the Pharr business community, pursued a lifelong career in the auto business. His business pursuits afforded him...

Joseph Lenzie Cobb, a World War II veteran who made his home with his family in San Antonio for more than 50 years, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the age of 98. Mr. Cobb, who went by "Joe," moved his family to San Antonio in 1965 to begin his long and distinguished civilian career with the U.S. Air Force Security Service, a military agency that played an important, classified role in national defense during the Cold War years. Working from the Air Force Cryptologic Depot at Kelly Air Force Base, Joe travelled extensively around the globe for the installation and support of electronic arrays that monitored voice and electronic signals from countries of interest. He took great...

Judge Alvaro T. (Balo) Garza, age 81, passed away July 10, 2022, in San Antonio, TX. He was surrounded by his wife and immediate family as he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Balo is reunited in heaven with his children, Marleni Erica and Alvaro Rene. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, MariaElena (Nena), granddaughter Marleni Renae', and son Kevin, from a previous marriage. Daughter Valerie, son in law Bobby and children, Ella, Zophie, Zane and Analeya. Brothers Abelardo, Amando, Alberto and Arturo. Lastly, his dearest companion and faithful friend, Maximus Doggus, who stayed with him until his passing. Balo was born on November 11, 1940, in Laredo, Texas. He graduated...

Jesus Ricardo "Chuy" Ramos received his orders for Heavenly duty on June 5th, 2022 at the age of 67. Jesus was born and raised in Laredo Texas. He graduated High School in 1973 and started his walk-in life by enlisting in the United States Army. He became a Sergeant, Military Police Investigator, United States Army, CONUS and Overseas from 1973-1980. He returned to civilian life for a period of 2 years and started working for Homeland Security, Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) from 1982 to 2007 when he retired. Civilian life was never enough for Jesus he once again served his country through his commitment in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Embedded Sr. Law...

Johnny Charles "Buddy" Wachel went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022. He was 87. Buddy was born in Arp, Texas, on August 22, 1934, to Martin James Wachel, Sr., and Inez Eschberger Wachel. He grew up in Kilgore and graduated from Leverett's Chapel High School, where he was a member of the football team and played French horn in the band. He then attended Kilgore College and was elected President of the Engineering Club and President of the Band. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa Theta honor fraternity and graduated as Valedictorian. In 1957, Buddy continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin (UT), which started his lifelong love of the Longhorns and any clothing...

Maria Belia Barrera, 87, of Pharr, Texas went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022. Belia was born on July 2, 1934 to Refugio and Hilaria Castellanos. She graduated from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) High School in 1953. Belia married the love of her life, Efraim Barrera, in 1955. They had one son, Efraim (Bobby) Barrera Jr., during their 67 years of marriage. Belia was a bright spark in this world. She was kind and compassionate to every person she met. Her family was her greatest treasure; however, her generosity was experienced by all. She unselfishly gave people her time, her smile, her laugh, and most of all, her love. She is survived by her husband, Efraim Barrera; brother, Rene...

Maria Estela Ward age 79 of San Antonio died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born November 13, 1942 in Mission Texas to Edubijes and Guadalupe (Pena) Garza. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her son, Buel "Billy" Ward, III. Estela is survived by her daughters, Dahlia Ward-Arriaga (Albert) and Celina DeHoyos (Arthur); her sons, Ricardo Ramirez (David) and Rigoberto Ramirez (Margarita); her daughter-in-law, Yolanda Ward; her grandchildren, Atlantis Martinez (Gabriel), Michael Ward, Daniel Ward, Aaron Arriaga, Julissa Arriaga, Brandon DeHoyos, Jacob DeHoyos, Vanessa Compean (Robert), Miranda Ramirez...