Raul Cortez Rodriguez, Jr. Raul Cortez Rodriguez, Jr., known to all as Rabb, departed this life in the early morning hours of June 20, 2022, at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loved ones. Rabb was born on April 5, 1954, to Elisa (Cortez) and Raul Rodriguez. He was raised by his mother and stepfather Judge John Polanco. From a very young age Rabb played a variety of instruments. The guitar and bass being the first two. Later, he added the drums to his repertoire. He was a...

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...

New Braunfels, TX- Teacher and Coach Barry L. Brinkley’s love and laughter didn’t end when he went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 24, 2022. Football was a life-long passion for him. In high school, he was all district six times, three on offense and three on defense, and second team all-state. He furthered his career playing at Texas Lutheran College. His chosen vocation spanned four decades that included Carrizo Springs High School, Laredo LBJ High School and Kyle...

    Timothy “Tim” Underwood, 45, died on Friday, May 13th, 2022 in his San Antonio home with his family by his side. Tim was born on July 6th, 1976 in Vernon, Alabama to Connie and Paula Underwood, but always considered Big Spring, Texas his home.      Tim loved his family. He was a bass player for Hawg Legg Band for 11 years. Tim was in high school band, but he did not learn to read music. He could listen to a song one time, then play it. He...

Wendy Lynn Keith passed away on the morning of May 11, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 26, 1958 at Ft. Bragg NC to Marie L. (James) and George E. Keith, during her father’s tour at Pope AFB, NC. She traveled the world with her family until 1975, when she left home to start her own adventures. Wendy lived her life on her own terms – and was loved by many.   She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her...

Billy L. Hooker 11-30-1943 - 04-30-2022 (age 78)   He was born in Whitesboro, TX and passed away in San Marcos, TX. He graduated from Edna High School in Edna, TX in 1962. He excelled in football and baseball. He loved Jesus and gospel, country, blues, and jazz music. He was very gifted in music and played many music instruments.   Loving husband, father, and paw paw. He is survived by his wife Janet Hooker, Daughter Roxie (Michael) Terhune of San Marcos, TX, Daughter Crystal...

Hugh Monroe McKissick was born in Pasadena, Texas on February 18th, 1939. He was a fun-loving precocious child who was full of curiosity and stubbornness – which we are sure drove his parents crazy. At the age of 18 he took an adorable 15-year-old girl, Carole, to the movies. Two years later they were married. 62 years later, they have had a life well lived. They are each other’s best friend and even though the road was not always easy, it was a marriage filled with love. Six...

Arthur Randall Tomanetz, 47, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his home in Austin TX.  Randall was born and raised in or close to Austin except for a brief time when he left to attend college.  He said it didn’t count as leaving since it was still in Texas.   Randall began working for Culligan Water in September 1999, as a Commercial and Industrial Sales Professional, where he excelled.  He was one of their top sales professionals in the Nation,...

What a glorious Easter Sunday it was on April 17th, 2022,  as Colleene January Elliott was welcomed into Heaven... Colleene was born August 25th, 1940 to Verdell and Anna Margaret (Crane) January in Canton, Texas. She was born and raised Texan- a true yellow rose! Raised an only child, she was independent, strong and full of compassion. She loved the Lord. Some years later, Colleene had begun serving as a student missionary in Riverside, California, when she crossed paths with Robert...

Alicia G. Nava, born on September 6,1951 entered eternal rest on April 10, 2022 in San Antonio, Tx. She is survived by her son John A. Nava (Nancy), Cynthia Nava (Chris), and Christina M. Nava, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 brothers and 5 sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Ignacio "Nacho" Nava, parents Lino B. Garcia, Carmen C. Garcia and brother in law Frank Arbizu. Alicia was the eldest of 11 children , she took...