Fallen Heroes

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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.

A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.

In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.

If the person 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 Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.

Past Services

Marc Olejnicak

July 11, 1971 - - January 15, 2024

Marc Thomas Olejnicak, passed away in San Antonio, Texas on January 15, 2024 at the age of 52. Marc was born on July 11, 1971, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Thomas and Sharon Olejnicak. Marc is survived by his wife JoAnn Garcia Olejnicak; children, Kristin Olejnicak of San Marcos, P.J. Cortez, and Dante Cortez of Smiley; Mother Sharon Dianne Olejnicak of Glenwood, Minnesota; sibli ...

Maggie Ortiz-Leija

January 25, 1965 - - January 27, 2023

Maggie Ortiz-Leija passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 27, 2023, at the age of 58. She was born on January 25, 1965, to Marcos Ortiz and San Juana Ortiz (Gallegos) in Boynton Beach, Florida. Maggie graduated from La Vernia High School where she met her high school sweetheart Miguel A. (Mike) Leija. They married August 13, 1988 at St. Ann’s Catholic Chu ...

Charlene Orrender

December 18, 1938 - - June 24, 2022

Charlene Lorene Snow Orrender (Dieckow), age 83, entered eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2022, in La Vernia, Texas. She was born December 18, 1938 to Charles Dieckow, Jr. and Annie J. (Gantz) Dieckow. Charlene is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Dieckow; sisters, Mary Ann Ridgeway Snow, Irene Varnon. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Dieckow (Jimmie Lee ...

Elaine Osborn

June 05, 1954 - - June 21, 2022

Elaine S. (Ruiz) Osborn, age 68, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Stockdale, Texas. She was born June 5th, 1954, to Sammy and Timotea (Barroel) Ruiz. Elaine Worked at Schertz Elementary School for 34 years. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Tony Osborn; son, Tony Osborn, Jr.; sister, Sylvia Crowley ...

Marie O'Berry

July 08, 1944 - - August 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Y. O'Berry announces that she went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vicenta Diaz, son, Antonio Saldana Jr, sister, Ana Rodriguez and brother, Robert Diaz. Marie is survived by her sisters, Diane Acuna, Rose Diaz and Dolores Diaz Gomez. Brothers, F ...

Gerald O'Rourke

July 22, 1950 - - February 22, 2021

Gerald Patrick O’Rourke entered eternal rest on February 22, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born on July 22, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Jeremiah Joseph and Stella Fay O’Rourke (Wilkes). Gerald was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and especially his grandchildren. Gerald and Emily spent most o ...

Stanley Ott

September 13, 1940 - - January 27, 2021

Stanley Henry Ott passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at the age of 80. He was born on September 13, 1940 to Anton and Mary Helen (Kruse) Ott in New Braunfels, Texas. Stanley had a huge love for his family and enjoyed every minute with them. Some of his most enjoyable times with his brother and sisters included road trips to the casinos. He especially enjoyed spending ...

Ruby Owens

August 02, 1924 - - October 20, 2019

Ruby L Owens, 95, of Kenedy, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born August 2, 1924, in Yorktown to the late Helmuth Geffert and Octavia Cravey Geffert. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Owens; son, Lester James Cox; infant daughter, Linda Cox; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her grandchildren, Russell Cox (Pamela) and Rebecca ...

Dean Oatman

May 26, 1934 - - October 15, 2019

Dean Kenneth Oatman Dean Kenneth Oatman passed away on October 15, 2019 at his home in Adkins. Dean was born on May 26, 1934 in Kerrville, Texas to Burtle Lewis Oatman and Amy Maurie (Wilson) Oatman. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Charles Lewis Oatman, Thomas Burtle Oatman, and Elmer Eugene Oatman; sister, Nona Maurie Bauer. He is survived by wife, Shirle ...

Juanita Ochoa

January 06, 1933 - - November 22, 2018

Juanita Ochoa entered eternal rest on November 22, 2018 in Victoria, TX at the age of 85. She was born on January 6, 1933 in Runge, TX. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Trinidad Ochoa; her parents; sons, Aurelio Ochoa and Rosendo Ochoa; and daughter, Francisca Ochoa. She is survived by her grandchildren, Jayme Martinez and Steve Ochoa; great-grandchildren, Andre Ma ...

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