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Eugene A. Forge Lt. Col. USAF Retired Eugene A. "Gene" Forge, 88, of San Antonio, Texas died on December 3, 2020 at Methodist Hospital Northeast in Live Oak, surrounded by family. Gene was born on February 7, 1932 at the family farm home near Leavenworth, Kansas, to parents Herman J. and Cecilia A. (Schmidt) Forge, Sr Gene is survived by his wife, Carlene; four children: Linda Mellon Ph.D., Rev. Michael Forge, Patrice (Craig) Palmer, and Dayna (Anthony) Pembo; six grandchildren: Katherine Mellon; Eric, Jeanette and Jill Porter; Michelle and Jacquelyn Pembo; great-grandchildren Zachary and Isabel; stepchildren Michael Downey and Dana Price; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was...

BGen Richard Elliott Hearne, 85 passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Army Resident Center in San Antonio, TX. Richard was born October 13, 1935 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Jayne; a son, Dr. Steve Hearne (Linda); a daughter, Stefani Cunningham (Alan), TX; 6 grandchildren, Colby Vignes (Doug), Dr. Jason Hearne (Christina), Callen Hearne (Abbi), Bryson Hearne, Dr. Wesley Cunningham (Meredith), Makenzi McInnes (Kalab); 4 great grandchildren; and his best friend and constant companion, Baylee, his 9yr old schnauzer. A visitation for Richard will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty...

Francisco Rolando Perez, born May 15, 1944, died peacefully on July 21, 2020. Frank was a decorated Vietnam Veteran having served three tours as an Infantryman and a Green Beret. He received the Silver Star and Bronze Star with "V" for courage under fire and was also awarded four Purple Hearts. He was a loving father, brother, and son; and to those in the Veteran community around Universal City, he was a good friend. Frank is often remembered by family and friends for time spent around a grill, telling stories punctuated with boisterous laughter and huge grins. He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar, his brother Juan, and his sisters, Olga Perez and Socorro Wojcik. He is...

Kara Lu Pedersen, age 80, of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday January 18, 2020. Kara was born December 2, 1939 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She is preceded in death by parents Paul and Genevieve Neuenschwander of Nickerson, Kansas, sisters Flo Ann Neuenschwander and Ramona Hartert. Kara is survived by husband of 63 years Jim Pedersen, and daughters living in Texas - Terri and late husband, Jim Transue, Paula and husband Marc Shadrock and Lori Slywka. Grandchildren Amanda and husband Pablo, Jimmy, Steven, Sarah and David; Great grandchildren Lucca and Genevieve. Kara worked as a nurse for over 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and a good card...

Eloy Guzman, Sr., age 80, passed away December 11, 2019. For 30 years, Eloy proudly served in the United States Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major. He continued to serve, as a Financial Analyst in the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; as a member of the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment (MSD) and as member of the Brahan Masonic Lodge #226. Eloy was a proud Catholic and member of St. Ann's parish in La Vernia, Texas. Eloy has been preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Severina, and his brother, Luis. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maria Avila (Rosalie) Guzman, his children, Eloy Jr., Patricia...

Eloy Guzman, Sr., age 80, passed away December 11, 2019. For 30 years, Eloy proudly served in the United States Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major. He continued to serve, as a Financial Analyst in the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; as a member of the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment (MSD) and as member of the Brahan Masonic Lodge #226. Eloy was a proud Catholic and member of St. Ann's parish in La Vernia, Texas. Eloy has been preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Severina, and his brother, Luis. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maria Avila (Rosalie) Guzman, his children, Eloy Jr., Patricia...

Henry Grady Traylor of LaGrange, Georgia, died September 17, 2019, in Schertz, Texas. He was 94. Born February 26, 1925, the son of Charles L. and Elese Bonnet Traylor, he graduated from La Grange High School and served in the Naval Air Corps during World War II from 1943 - 1946. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy in 1949, and completed a Master's of Science degree in Geology at the University of Iowa in 1951. Mr. Traylor was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Sue Richards Traylor, in 1984; his second wife, Ann Webb Traylor, in 2008, and a grandson, Joseph Greve Traylor, in 2018. Survivors include four sons by his first...

Crisoforo Sandoval, Jr. passed away on July 31, 2019 in Spring, Texas at the age of 94. He was born on December 17, 1924 in Laredo, Texas to Crisoforo and Angela (Molina) Sandoval. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Visitacion R. Sandoval; son Robert G. Sandoval and daughter Diana L. Sandoval. He is survived by his sons Richard R. Sandoval and wife M. Carmen Sandoval; Chris E. Sandoval and wife Lamyai Sandoval; grandchildren Adriana Garza- Gongora. Albert Tovar, Christina L. Anderson, Bret R. Anderson, Angela M. Sandoval, Alejandro R. Sandoval, Christie Knapp, Evan R. Sandoval, Melissa Leon, Lydia Sandoval and Cecilia Sandoval; great grandchildren Selika Isabella Tovar, Adalynn...

Silvia I. Montoya was called by the Lord on July 18, 2019. She was born on January 16, 1958 in Eagle Pass, TX. Silvia was dedicated to God, her family and country. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life. She was a dedicated, outstanding and an awarded employee for I & NS and Department of Homeland Security for over 33 years. She was an avid golfer with many golfing buddies, too many to mention. Silvia always celebrated the accomplishments of her friends and family and placed the needs of others before herself. She is preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Maria Esther Ibarra, son Jose Guerrero Jr. and niece Cynthia Puente. Silvia is survived by her loving husband, John...

Cleveland F. Pratt, age 81, died December 11, 2018 at the Army Residence Community, San Antonio, TX where he has resided for the last five years. Services will be held at the ARC and innichement in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. LTC Pratt, U.S. Army (ret) was born on August 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Cleveland F. Pratt, Sr. and Martha N. Pratt. He graduated high school in Freeport, NY and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lafayette College. He received his Army commission and married Dolores Russell, also of Freeport, in 1959. They lived overseas for many years in Germany, Chile, and Saudi Arabia and traveled extensively. He was a...