All Obituaries

Eric Ovalle of San Marcos  was called to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17,2023 at the age of 35. He was born in Honolulu, HI to Jose Ovalle Jr and Diana Garza. He served his country in the US Marines and will be remembered as a true patriot. He is survived by his son Zane Ovalle, Father Jose Ovalle Jr., Brother Joseph Ovalle, Nephew Alex Ovalle ,Niece Eva Ovalle, Grandparents Amanda and George Molina all from San Marcos. He is preceded in death by his Mother Diana Ovalle,...

The family and friends of Michael Thadeus Sullivan are mourning his passing. Michael was born in New York CIty in 1947 and died on August 3, 2023. His parents were Marcella Kuhner Sullivan and Charles J Sullivan. He is survived by his son Devin Sullivan, daughter-in-law Amalia Sullivan, and former spouse Joanna Alexander. Michael served in South Korea during the Vietnam war. He did undergraduate studies at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, and graduate studies at the University of...

Elwood B. "Skip" Rische III, 70, of San Antonio, passed away on July 15th, 2023 after a brief illness. Skip was born on July 15th, 1953 to Bud and Hilda Rische in San Antonio, Texas. After he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971, he went on to study Radio, Television, and Film at Texas A&I. After his studies, Skip joined the United States Navy and his first station was in Misawa, Japan. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Skip joined the...

March 4, 1949-May 26, 2023 Dr. Edward Steven Duke, commonly known as Steve, passed away on May 26, 2023.  Steve was an accomplished individual, excelling in various aspects of his life, including his career as a dental scholar and his passion for fishing. He was a husband, father, a brother, a son, and a friend who will be missed. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Steve's family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada during his early years. He cherished memories of his youth, spending joyous days...

Reginald “Reggie” Walter Freeman, 59, retired San Antonio Peace Officer, passed away peacefully in his home on January 7, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1963 to parents Elzie and Frances Freeman in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was one of eleven siblings, 6 brothers (Elzie Freeman Jr., Elmer Freeman, Timothy Freeman, Billy Freeman, Kenneth Freeman & James Freeman) and 4 sisters (Gladys Freeman Whitfield, Myrtle Freeman Garrett, Betty Freeman Scott, Asilah Yero).  He...

Milton L. Thompson Jr. passed away early morning December 30 in his home that he loved in Wimberley, TX after his battle with cancer.   He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Karen Thompson. His incredible life filled with stories of adventure will forever be cherished by his daughter, Alysha, his son, Tre, his granddaughter, Tara, and his sister, Kathleen.  Milt was born November 10, 1947 in Houston, TX to the late Milton and Doris Thompson. At 19 years old, he...

Our brother Richard Garcia 75, life long resident of San Marcos Tx. sadly left us suddenly on 12-3-2022.  Richard served in the United States Army from 1969-1972 and was stationed at fort Polk Louisiana.   Richard loved life and enjoyed golf, fishing, cooking, watching and attending sport events, hanging out with family and friends at local hangouts “restless winds” aka Chances R and Cats and to see his great nephews and nieces and would always have a treat ready...

GERALD BERNARD CHAMPAGNE Gerald B. Champagne was born on January 15, 1924, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to Schley Champagne and Eve Guidry Champagne. He passed away into the eternal life on July 1, 2022. He began school at age four in a one-room schoolhouse, with French as a first language. He was raised in the Cajun Country of Louisiana. He graduated from high school at age 16 in 1940. Gerald attended Business College after high school and learned office skills that paved the way for him...

Patrick “PJ” Michael Smith, Jr was born on March 19 th , 1978, on Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona to Patrick Smith and Diane West. The oldest of their three children, Pat took his role as big brother seriously and that protective instinct carried him through the rest of his life and into the United States Marine Corp where he served with pride and honor. Whether it was one of his children, a fellow solider, or a stranger on the street, PJ was always the first to step up...

William G. Mendenhall 06-27-1951 to 03-09-2022 Loving husband, father and grandfather. He was survived by his wife Sue and son Wade and his wife Melissa and two children Braden and Kaylee. Two stepchildren Justin and Virginia with her husband TJ and their daughter Lillie. William enjoyed fishing, hunting and great music. He was a very private man and had few friends with whom he enjoyed competing with and sitting around the campfire telling stories. He always said that the Korean war...