G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Dr. Timothy Smith
August 10, 1949 - - March 16, 2024
Dr. Timothy Lawrence Smith, 74, of La Vernia, TX, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Tim was born August 10, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Dr. John Smith and Mary Dulin. Tim grew up in San Antonio, and attended St. Gerard Catholic High School, where he excelled academically and athletically, playing offense, defense, and special teams for their football team. A ...
A. R. "Sonny" Seifert
August 27, 1937 - - March 04, 2024
Alton Ray “Sonny” Seifert passed away March 4, 2024, at the age of 86. Sonny was born August 27, 1937 in Davy, Texas to Herman and Annie Strakos Seifert. On August 31, 1958 he married Betty Ann Mueller at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown, TX. They started their married life in Mound Creek, before moving to the Seifert Home Place. Sonny is survived by his children ...
Raymond Shepard Jr
April 30, 1929 - - February 12, 2024
Raymond George Shepard, Jr. passed to the arms of Jesus Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 94 years. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on April 30, 1929. Raymond proudly served our country in the US Air Force. He retired from National Cash Register (NCR) after 33 years. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge #147 and Antioch Shrine, Dayton Ohio. Proud member of Delta Ta ...
Charlie Scherbarth
October 28, 1993 - - February 06, 2024
The Lord called Charlie Scherbarth home, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the age of 30. He was born in Salida, Colorado. Charlie is survived by his wife, Megam Pieper; fur babies, Schotzie and Ariel; parents, David and Sandy Scherbarth; father-in-law, Rex Pieper (Joan); siblings, Joseph Scherbarth, Amanda Kingsley (Dakota), Christopher Scherbarth; grandparents, Geraldine Roller ...
Wiley Sanders, Jr.
July 09, 1946 - - January 21, 2024
Wiley Marion Sanders, Jr., husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 9, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wiley was a Vietnam War Veteran who proudly served during that conflict, he was trained and worked as an Avionics Electronics Technician in the Air Force ...
Philip Streety
July 07, 1953 - - January 10, 2024
Philip Marcus Streety, 70, of Smiley, Texas, gained his eternal wings and found eternal peace on January 10, 2024. Philip was born July 7, 1953 to Joe Edward Streety and Julia Anglin Streety in Nixon, Texas. Philip grew up with his siblings, cousins and friends in Smiley, Texas. He graduated from Smiley High School in 1971 and attended Wharton Junior College. He received his Ba ...
David Swize
June 30, 1940 - - December 30, 2023
Martin David Swize passed to his heavenly home Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home in Whitsett, Texas. He was born on June 30, 1940, in Hobson, Texas. David worked for CPS Energy as a meter reader and later in life became a local home builder and contractor. He was a family man that enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, whenever possible. Da ...
Roger Sanchez
September 19, 1960 - - November 12, 2023
Roger Martinez Sanchez entered eternal rest on November 12th, 2023 in Stockdale, TX at the age of 63 years-old. He was born on September 19th, 1960, in Leming, TX to August T. Sanchez and Antonia Martinez. Roger is preceded in death by his father; nephew, Caleb “K.K.” Sanchez; and niece, Tamara V. Vowell. He is survived by his mother, Antonia M. Sanchez; siblings, Mary Ann ...
David Stewart
March 29, 1952 - - November 07, 2023
David Stewart, age 71, of Pleasanton and longtime resident of the La Vernia area, passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Pleasanton, Texas. David was born March 29, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska to Bill and Jean Stewart (Erikson). David is survived by and will be forever missed by his son Brian Vance and brother in law Darryl Bilderback (Kimberly ...
Edwin Smith
September 18, 1931 - - November 07, 2023
Edwin E. (Ed) Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Houston, TX. He was born on September 18, 1931, in Pandora, Texas to Jessie Green and Mary (West) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Ed was a dedicated businessman and served the banking industry for thirty-one years before retiring as Executive Vice Presiden ...
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