Johnny Mendoza, a lifelong resident of San Marcos, TX, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2021 at the age of 56.  John was born October 21, 1964. He graduated from SMHS in 1983. He was a jack of all trades that found his calling as a mechanic. He worked for Texas State and most notably for Rudy’s Automotive for many years. John married the love of his life, Hope. They were married for 35 years. John welcomed 9 children, all whom meant the world to him.  John is...

"Bruce Blackwell, 68 of Cuero, Texas passed away peacefully at home on September 23rd 2021. Bruce was born June 8th 1953 to Oscar Blackwell Jr. and Beatrice Coleman Hohneke, both of whom preceded him in death. His siblings Marie and Lawrence, and stepfather Lang Proutt also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 23 years Candice Taylor-Mensah (Blackwell), his brother Richard Blackwell and his wife Cecelia, his children Sherece Blackwell-Godsey and her husband...

Nathan Fields, 85, of San Marcos, Texas, passed on September 19, 2021, due to complications with COVID-19. Nathan was born on July 13, 1936, to Martin Fields Sr and Lucille (Green) Fields, who both preceded him in death.. He was the youngest of 8 siblings: Buster Brown, Molly Fields, Martin Fields Jr, Clifton Fields, Robert Lee Fields, Clarence Fields, and Mattie Lou Fields-Welsh. Nathan was survived by his wife of 33 years, Julia Lott Fields, and his 10 children: Jean Fields, Vinessa...

Gary Sanders of Canyon Lake, Texas left this life in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his home in Canyon Lake.  According to Gary’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or family visitation. He only wanted us to have a party to celebrate his life, and so we shall. Gary was born April 2, 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas and lived and died a proud Texan. He served in the US Army and worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for most of his career.  He was...

Caroline Renea Ford, 64 of San Marcos, Texas died September 17, 2021. Memorial services will be held September 29, 2021, at 11AM under the direction of Legends Funeral Home with Dr. Fredrick Ford Officiating. Caroline was born July 14, 1957, in Farmington, NM and was one of thirteen children. Caroline loved to sing and was always ready to perform on command. If there was an audience of one or more, that was enough. Caroline liked posing for pictures and dancing and had not one shy bone in...

Brenda Sharon Linan, passed away September 16, 2021.  Full obituary to be posted a later date.

Dr. Elizabeth Mary Makowski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7th in San Marcos, Texas. She was born to Anthony and Helen Banaszynski on March 13, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the younger sister of Dorothy Bertz. After graduating Milwaukee High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master’s of Arts in 1976. She earned an A.M. in History from Harvard University in 1977. After several years in...

Oscar Cervantes Garcia was born May 4, 1945  to Angie Acord and Oscar Garcia Sr in Roma-Los Saenz, Texas. He was called home to be with the lord on Thursday September 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Angie Acord, his son Edward Garcia, granddaughter Jami Christana Woodhouse and numerous loved ones. He leaves behind his children Maria Sanchez and husband Jose, Jose Garcia, Christopher Garcia, and Lila Garcia and husband Edward and also his loving wife of 52 years Amalia...

Gary Lyle Schreckenghost, age 69 of Kyle, Texas passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.  He is survived by the love of his life, Lesia (Golden) Schreckenghost whom he married on January 14, 1983, his daughter Samantha and her fiance Titan Haynes, grandchildren Alexander and Chloe and his brother Andrew. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty (Harry) Feist, father Joseph Schreckenghost, brother Joey and step-father Bob Feist. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended UT...

James Nathaniel Henry was born February 4, 1979, to Nancy Bruton Henry and James “Bo” Henry in Austin, Texas.  He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 27, 2021.  He married the love of his life, Tina Decker on October 6, 2012.  He was preceded in death by two very special grandparents, Ola Henry and William (Billy) Bruton. James only had one job as an adult – that of Hays County Corrections Officer.  He spent 22 years on the force,...