Obituaries

Courtesy of Guadalupe Cornejo It is with deep sadness that I am forwarding this update on the passing of Dr. Fernando Martinez, our esteemed colleague and dedicated Community Health Worker Program Coordinator. In the words of NorthWest Vista College president, Amy...

On January 25, 2025, Dr. Joe J. Bernal, pioneering bilingual educator, groundbreaking political leader, consequential Texas legislator and relentless force for Mexican American civil rights, died at 97 years old. A quintessential American success story raised on the...

It is with great sadness that the family of Benito Julio Mendoza announce his passing on November 10, 2024. Benito was 76 years old and lived in Converse with his wife of 52 years, Clementina. Benito’s loving spirit is carried on by his wife, Clementina; their...

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...