Obituaries

Yolanda G, Vera, 80, of San Antonio, went to live in eternal peace in heaven on October 13, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Yolanda was born October 3, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, where she worked at USAA for 45 years as director of Community Relations. She...

Victor “Vic” Castillo passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at his San Antonio home with his family and loved ones surrounding him. He was 79 years old. Vic Castillo was born “en el barrio del Riverside” in San Antonio, Texas to Rosa Cervera and Vidal Castillo...

Marcos Marin, a talented musician and devoted family man, was born on November 24, 1964, in Corpus Christi, Texas. His journey through life came to a gentle close in San Antonio, Texas, on September 2, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy filled with love, creativity, and...

Lest we Forget. On the solemnity of this special day--September 11, 2001, twenty-three years ago, we cried, America cried, a day that will never be forgotten as we pause to remember those innocent victims, with sorrow in our hearts and a pain that will never be...

Edward “Eddie” Canales, a distinguished advocate for labor rights and migrant welfare in South Texas, passed away peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old and had been bravely battling cancer for a significant period....

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Alfonso Reyna III, also known as “Big Al,” who was born on May 1, 1953, and peacefully departed from this world on June 23, 2024. Alfonso was preceded in death by his loving parents, Alfonso Reyna Jr. and Celia Garcia...

Michael "El Chico'' Chapa is now residing in the Kingdom of Heaven. He joins his Dad Ramon, Mom Bertha and Brother Victor Manuel. He is survived by his Sons Mickey, Manuel, Sister Sonya, Brother Ramon Chapa Jr, numerous nieces, nephews and 2 granddaughters. Rest In...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Juan Carlos Benn, who left us on June 5, 2024. Juan Carlos was a father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, friend, and a beacon of strength in the face of adversity. Juan Carlos Benn entered into...

Manuel Antonio Bustamante, Age 89 Passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24, 2024, in Ivins UT. Manny was born on July 30, 1934, in Belen New Mexico to parents Manuel Sr and Adelena Bustamante. Manny served in the Navy as an aviation storekeeper on the USS Point...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Herrera. Robert was born on March 1, 1944, and peacefully left this world on February 29, 2024 to join his family, brothers and all his drinking/traveling buddies. He went to Heaven to celebrate his 80th...