Diana Belle Lich Soat

September 9, 1931 – February 12, 2024

Diana Belle Lich Soat, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Comfort, Texas, to her parents Ida (Arhelger) and Oscar Lich. The fourth of five children: her siblings included three brothers, O.C., Victor, and Roy, and sister Helen.

She attended Cypress Creek School and graduated from Comfort High School in 1947 at the age of fifteen. She was awarded a scholarship to Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton, Texas. Too young for college, she attended Draughon’s Business School in San Antonio. She first worked in the bookkeeping department at Frost Bank then at First Federal S&L. Years later, she was a secretary at Saint Mary’s Hall and Keller Saunders/Alamosa Company.

She was proud of her Hill Country heritage, where, in the 1850’s, her great-grandparents from Germany had settled. She was grateful to travel to Germany to get to know their descendants. Growing up being no further away from home than San Antonio, she would later travel throughout the United States, and visited England, Ireland, Australia, Aruba, Mexico, Canada, with stopovers in France and Iceland. She was the go-to for family history and carried a strong moral compass.

Along with her academic talents, she participated in sports, primarily basketball and was an avid Spurs and Cowboys fan. She enjoyed bowling, relished leisure at Canyon Lake, and had a prevalent creative quality with pictures, cross-stitch, a gifted Jeopardy player, and meticulous organizer.

Diana was a family first mom who raised her sons with love and grace. She was also a loving and fun Oma to her grandchildren and embraced her extended family. Her legacy of dedication to her family and friends will forever live in the hearts she touched, and leaves behind a rich source of fond memories that will continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and, after a nearly 61-year marriage, beloved husband James (Jim) O. Soat. She and Jim were founding members of the St. Francis of Assisi Church community. Diana is survived by her sons, Kevin J. Soat, and Richard D. (Ruth) Soat; grandchildren, Cason R. (Ally) Soat, Richelle V. (George) Tasevski, Darin J. Soat, and Jalen P. Soat; great-grandchildren, Addisyn Belle Singleton and Journey Rose Tasevski, other extended family members including step-grandchildren Christopher (Francesca) Salazar, Melissa (Ken) Parker, Matthew (Kelsey) Salazar, step great grandchildren Jameson Salazar, Emerson Salazar, Keira Parker, Cassidy Parker, and numerous friends.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Constance O’Neill

March 4, 1928  –  February 16, 2024

Mrs. Constance O’Neill, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Boerne, Texas. She was born on March 4, 1928, in San Antonio to parents, Herbert and Erna (Raba) Holzmann.

Her life’s journey began in Texas, and continued on to New York after marrying her husband in 1948. The following 33 years found her raising a family, joining the workforce, making lifelong friends and clearly being loved by all. She returned home to San Antonio after her husbands passing, and began yet another chapter in her life.

Constance was a founding member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio. She was deeply loved and respected as the Matriarch of her family. Affectionately known as “Grammy” to her family, she leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will remain forever in the hearts of her family and all that knew her.

Constance was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James O’Neill; her parents; siblings, Herbert, Marjorie, Erna and infant brother, Timothy; and son-in-law, Don Curry.

She is survived by her son, Steve O’Neill (Carol); daughter, Vicki Curry; grandchildren, D.J., Ashley, Sean and Erin; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Annie, Parker, Jane, Theo, Blair, and very much anticipated great-grandson, James. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Make a Wish Foundation secure2.wish.org

Javier Garcia

November 21, 1985 – January 17, 2024

On January 17th, 2024, Javier Garcia went to be with the Lord at the age of 38. Javier was born to Hector and Mary Louise Garcia on November 21, 1985, in San Antonio, TX. Javier’s life
was one of dedicated service to his family and the community, where he worked as a registered behavioral
therapist. Javier attended the International School of the Americas High School, where he was involved in the PALs program and Model UN, as well as the Robert E. Lee High School choir. He then attended Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, where he received his first bachelor’s degree in Communications in Journalism. Subsequently, he went on to attend Utah State University, where he earned his second bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education. Javier wanted to be a leader in his chosen field of Behavior Therapy and work with autistic children and teens. He chose to return to school and earned a Master’s degree in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University in December 2023.
Javier was passionate about the sports he chose. He achieved a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the Korea America Taekwondo Academy in 2000. Javier went on to win the bronze medal in the U.S. Open in Tae Kwon Do in Las Vegas in 2001. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Cool Arrows Marksmanship Team. In July 2023, Javier participated in a national shooting competition with the Civilian Marksmanship Program at Camp Perry in Columbus, Ohio, where he was awarded the Distinguished Rifleman badge. Along with Javier’s appetite for continuous learning, he was the ultimate champion to those he loved. Once Javier decided he wanted to be your friend, there was nothing that could stop him. He would stay up late studying with you to ensure you passed your test, drag you to family functions because he didn’t want you to be alone on the holidays, and show up at birthday parties as the ultimate cool uncle or cousin. He was also up for pet sitting, game nights, UFC fights, or volunteering his time for phone banking with community action groups and campaigns. Javier is survived by his parents, Hector and Mary Louise; sister, Marcella Espindola and Santos Rodriguez; nephew, Daniel Antonio Morin; niece, Liliana Renee Espindola; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. On January 17th, 2024, Javier Alejandro Garcia went home to be with the Lord at the age of 38. Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel Trevino, 226 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237 on February 16th, beginning at 4:30pm, followed by a Rosary service at 7:00pm. The funeral Mass will be held on February 17th at 10:00am at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St Ann St, San Antonio, TX 78201, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Arc of San Antonio and Autismspeaks.org.

Patricia Acosta

January 26, 1967 – January 19, 2024

Patrica (Trisha) Acosta, 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt, friend, passed away into God’s Loving Embrace on January 19 2024, in San Antonio, TX. She was surrounded by her family whose love lifted her spirit after a valiant fight against cancer. She was born on January 26, 1967 in San Antonio Texas, the daughter of Pedro Rodriguez Jr. and Teresa R. BlaneyBorn and raised in San Antionio, she lived an extraordinary life, full of love and adventure that always centered around family. She attended Clark High School where she met her future husband Robert, whom she married in 1986. They welcomed their daughter Christina that same year, becoming a devoted mother who relished their time together at home and school. She was a celebrated cook within the family, having learned the art from her grandmother which she shared passionately with family at gatherings throughout the year. Those gatherings were incredibly important to her and she went to great lengths to prepare the house and plan the perfect menu for all her family to enjoy. Some of her fondest memories involved her time as a teacher at Heintz Preschool (of Congregation Agudas Achim) where she found the love of teaching art and met life-long friends. Although she remained a resident of San Antonio, she was an accomplished traveler having had adventures across much of the US, Mexico and Canada and further afield to Europe and Africa! Above all else, she cherished her time spent with her beautiful daughter and beloved grandchildren as they brought her the greatest joy in life. She went to great lengths to attend every practice, game, recital, program, and graduation and was often the loudest voice in the crowd cheering them on. She kept them close to heart in her daily activities as their love and support were her driving force. She will live on in all of our memories.

Trisha is preceded in death by her grandfather Pedro (Poppy) Rodriguez Sr. and her brother William A. Blaney Jr. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Acosta, her daughter Christina Carmona, Son-inLaw Matthew Carmona, her grandchildren, Alex Carmona, Andy Carmona, Gracie Carmona, her parents Pedro Rodriguez Jr (Yvonne) and Teresa R. Blaney (William), her grandmother Emma Rodriguez, sisters Stefanie Vititoe (Jason), Christina Cunningham (Kevin), Jessica Hoffman (Dolan), Monica Rodriguez, Sandra Schaub (Craig), brother Garnett Blaney (Misty), her beloved nieces and nephews (Alexa, Virginia, Dylan, Dakota, Jasmynn, John, Jacob, Kathryn and Whitley), great-nieces and nephew, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Paul Dean Kinslow

February 7, 1964- December 23, 2023

Paul Dean Kinslow was born in Wichita County, Texas on February 7, 1964, to parents Carroll Wayne and Dorothy Kinslow. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and other family including his son, Nick Kinslow. He is survived by his son Kristopher Kinslow, his daughter, Shellie Kinslow Taylor, and his sister, Janice Mason (Roy).

Paul was raised and went to school first in Oklahoma and later in Texas. Paul and his sister Janice attend Baptist church with their grandparents in Oklahoma. His occupation was carpentry and building trades and he made his home in San Antonio.

Paul attended RCIA at Saint Francis and was confirmed at the Easter Vigil mass in 2007. Paul helped many friends in San Antonio and especially parishioners at Saint Francis whom he considered his extended family. He ensured his son Kris participated in faith formation and was baptized. He also supported Kris’s participation in CYO sports. Paul was a hospitality minister and participated in Habitat for Humanity, ACTS, Men’s Club and Knight’s activities.

Thank you to all those who have prayed for Paul in the past with his two bouts of non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma and his recent hospitalization with cardiac arrest.