December 13, 1942 – March 13, 2021

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, Ken Thompson transitioned from this world into his eternal rest. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, graduated from St. John’s University with a BBA and NYU with his MBA. At St. John’s he met the great love of his life and they built a future together. After living in Brooklyn as a child and young adult, he moved to New Jersey, then Pennsylvania, and finally to San Antonio in 1980. At that time, he earned another MBA at the University of the Incarnate Word. As a kid in Brooklyn, he loved to play stickball and hang out with his friends. He loved to tell stories of those early days, publishing them on the Brooklyn Board page. He was a pioneer in the utilization of computers in the 1960’s and assisted many companies in converting their business systems to digital platforms. He spent many years of his professional career at USAA working in Information Management. While his professional accomplishments were many, his wife, children, and grandchildren were the center of his world. He did all things with great love.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Marion Thompson, as well as many friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joanne. Theirs was a love for the ages. Ken is also survived by his daughter, Kristen Williams (Keith), son, Kyle Thompson (Amy) ; sister, Virginia Jones (Bob); grandchildren: Kathryn Williams, Kenneth Logan Williams, Reagan Thompson, and Cole Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, he leaves behind a vast number of friends, including his best friend, Darrell Nichols (Linda).

Ken was always willing to help folks. For years he washed dishes on Sundays at SAMM Shelter, he bought countless winter coats for an elementary school where kids live in poverty, supported both the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He paid for field trips, shoes, and food for kids in need. He donated his time and money generously. If you are so moved, in lieu of flowers, we encourage you to do something nice in his honor. Make a donation to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Volunteer. Make amends and build a friendship. Buy food or drink for a stranger. Most importantly, love your people.

A memorial Mass will be held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Rd. on March 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Due to safety concerns, we encourage you to join us online instead of in person. Services will be streamed at Ken Thompson – Funeral Mass of Memorial – YouTube Our family thanks you.

Rose Mary Schoenmakers was born on May 12, 1952 and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 28, 2020.

April 5, 1968-April 10, 2019

Stephanie Anne Beach Craig passed away April 10, 2019. She was born April 5, 1968 in Houston, Texas. She attended King High School in Corpus Christi and graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with a Bachelors Degree. Her nursing studies included: Associate of Applied Science from San Antonio College, Maryville University of St. Louis Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Phoenix Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Nursing (Dean’s Honor Roll), Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Bachelor of Science Nursing (Summa Cum Laude, President’s Honor Roll), United Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas Registered Nurse. She was one exam away from becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Stephanie was a registered nurse who worked at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville, Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, and most recently at Christus Westover Hills.

Stephanie is survived by her daughter Libbye Beach and husband Ernest Moreno, her mother and father Beverly and Terry Beach of Corpus Christi, her sister Tracy Bernhard and husband Don, brother Kevin Beach and wife Kristi, and nieces Samantha and Paulina.

Services for Stephanie Craig will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Rd. San Antonio, Texas.

Visitation, Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6 pm to 9 pm, with the Vigil service beginning at 7 pm.

Funeral Mass, Friday, April 26, 2019, at 10am.

A reception will follow in the church hall (Henke Hall) immediately after the Mass.

January 13, 1929—October 31, 2018

Maria Alvarez went to be with our Lord on October 31, 2018, surrounded by her family. Maria was born on January 13, 1929, to Severa and Encarnacion Quinones. Maria is survived by her husband of 66 years, Thomas Alvarez, daughter Lydia, son John (Norma) and daughter in law Deborah. She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren John (Ana), Sarah, Alyssa, Stacie, Stephanie. and her great-granddaughters Isabella and Elizabeth. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, brother Miguel Quinones, and son Thom.

Maria was a founding member of St. Francis of Assisi where she was past president of the Women’s Council, Eucharistic Minister, and active in the Society of the Rosary. Maria was a loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. The family would like to thank Brookdale Hospice for their care of Maria.