March 13, 1962 – September 6, 2017

On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Heaven gained another angel. Dennis Anthony Carolin passed away after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ALS. Dennis was the son of LT. Col. John and Hildegarde (Claire) Carolin. He was born at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio TX on March 13, 1962, and lived most of his life in Shavano Park, Texas. He was known as the “Golden Child” in his family and was doted on by his four loving older sisters, Elizabeth, Catherine, Patricia, and Joanie. Dennis was a part of the first graduating class of Clark High school in 1980. During college, he worked at Colonial Frost Bank, where he met the love of his life, Tracie Young, in 1981. Dennis later went on to get his CPA license while still attending UTSA, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1984. Dennis started his professional career at Price Waterhouse right out of college.

On June 1, 1985, Dennis and Tracie married in Augusta Maine, where they would later live for 17 years. On October 19, 1990, their daughter Austyn Lorena was born and two years later on November 3 their son, Colby James Barth, was born. Dennis loved them all dearly and was the anchor and protector for his wife and kids. Dennis always put his family first. He was an amazing father, husband, and friend.

In 2013, Dennis took a job with SWBC, and he and Tracie relocated back to Shavano Park. Dennis was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in April 2015 and only given six months to a year to live. Dennis, who has always been a fighter, fought his fight for two and a half years all the way to the end with bravery, grace, dignity, and his famous infectious smile and humor. Dennis’ last wish was to be the number 1 fundraiser for the ALS Walk on October 21, 2017. His passion was to bring awareness to this horrific disease in hopes that a cure will be found not only for him, but for future of ALS patients.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers or cards that all donations be made to Team “Dennis STRONG” at the link below to make Dennis’ last wish come true.

Dennis was predeceased by both of his parents. He survived by his wife, Tracie, and children, Austyn and Colby. His four sisters and their spouses, Elizabeth and James Hanink, Catherine Haydn and James McFeeters, Patricia and Porter Ryan, Joanie and Billie Jack Eaton. His mother in law Carol Glockler and Phil Perkins. Father in-law, James Young and brother and sister in-law Douglas and Lynn Young and several beloved nieces and nephews.

There will be a Mass at 11:00 am on September 15 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 4201 De Zavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249.

Link for ALS Donations:

http://webtxportal.alsa.org/site
/TR?team_id=362743&fr_id=
12635&pg=team

or

Please donate to Team “Dennis-Strong” on the ALS Website.

August 21, 1933 – August 22, 2017

Mary Escalera Pizzini, beloved wife of Robert Allen Pizzini died August 22, 2017 with her family by her side in San Antonio, Texas. In her last days, she celebrated 66 years of marriage with Robert by her side. Her most memorable times were Christmas with her family and her travels to Europe. She loved music. Her favorite songs were “Memory” and “Ave Maria,” and she especially loved Italian opera. She lived her life with style and grace, but most of all she wanted to be remembered as “I was mom.”

She is proceeded in death by twin girls, Mary Lou and Mary Ann Pizzini, and a son, Robert James Pizzini.

Mary is survived by her husband, Robert Allen Pizzini; her four daughters, and three sons in law, Deborah Pizzini Keen, married to Chris Keen, Danette Pizzini Stein, married to Michael E. Stein, Diane Pizzini Chowning, married to Marks Chowning, and Denise Ann Pizzini; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a sister, Ana Escalera Uviedo, and husband, Joe Uviedo.

Services

Visitation will be Monday, August 28, 2017 from 6 pm to 7 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Porter Loring on McCullough.

A Mass will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 10 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Rd. Interment at San Fernando Cemetery No. 3.

November 12, 1933-August 5, 2017

Melvin L. Kriewald quietly passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1933 in San Antonio at the Nix Hospital.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He is preceded in death by both parents, Louis and Jessie Kriewald. He is survived by his spouse of 21 years, Angie Kriewald; daughter, Karen Rehm and son-in-law, Mike Rehm; grandchildren, Nicole Rehm Crozier and husband, Cade; grandson, Christopher Rehm; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Don Barnes; nephews Ron Barnes, Randy Barnes and Rusty Barnes; sisters-in-law: Lety Villarreal, Janie Medina and husband Dan; niece, Mari Medina Pickering; nephew, David Medina and wife, Christine; great niece, Annemarie Pickering and great nephew, William Pickering.

Melvin proudly served in the U.S. Army from August 12, 1954 through August 1956. For 27 years, he was employed with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Throughout his lifetime he had owned and operated several different businesses and ended his career with Ferrell Gas Company. His greatest pleasures were his family, gardening, hunting, and love of country music.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Melvin’s caretakers, Jose Barrios and especially Maria Ester Mata for her wonderful care, compassion, and daily loving attention.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017
10:00 A.M.
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
223 E. SUMMIT

Memorial contributions are welcomed and can be made to It’s Their Time (itstheirtime.org), a foundation created to find solutions and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

May 4, 1916 – July 31, 2017

Captain Dominador L. Soriano (Dom as he was fondly called), U.S. Army, Infantry Division, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was 101 years old. He was born May 4, 1916 in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patrocinia J. Soriano, whom he was married for over 63 years, baby son, Oscar Soriano, and great-grandsons Brendon Higuchi and Roman Haverly. He is survived by his 11 children, 41 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons.

In 1938, Dom was a 20-year-old draftee, and in June 1939, he was commissioned as captain for the Reserve Force, Philippine Army for the duration of the war and 6 mos. thereafter. On September 1, 1941, he was inducted in the USAFFE (United States Army Forces, Far East) as a 2nd Lt. and served as Commander of E.CO.83rd Infantry Regiment. In 1942, he was wounded in action in Cebu (Pacific Theatre), Philippines, and after the USAFFE capitulation, he helped organize a “guerilla unit” called the Blue Force, which joined the Liberation Army and fought until the surrender of Supreme Japanese Army General Yamashita. In July 1944, he was arrested and tortured by the Japanese at Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was honorably discharged from the Philippines Army in May 1946. In July 1946, he was commissioned as 2nd Lt. in the United States Army and participated on the “Victory Parade” in Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines. He served the United States Army until 1948.

In 1949, Dom graduated from the Philippine Law School using his GI Bill benefits and became a lawyer in 1950. In 1952, he assisted in organizing the Veterans Federation of the Philippines under President Magsaysay. He became a member of the Executive Board, in which he represented the Philippines Scouts. He earned a scholarship and attended Harvard University specializing in Labor Union. He became involved in the Philippines Labor Movement and entered politics. He was elected City Councilor in 1963. He immigrated to California in 1974. In 2016, he attended San Antonio’s City Council Chambers for the City Resolution recognizing the heroic act of WWII, Filipino and American veterans. He became the Filipino community’s voice and champion in “Military City USA”. He eventually witnessed the enactment of Public Law 114-265 – “To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of WWII, in recognition of their dedicated service during the war”.

Dom Soriano was very active in his Church’s ministries such as being a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #15240, the Mobile Loaves and Fishes (he was assigned to count 125 snack bags of potato chips and 125 bags of bit size carrot sticks during food preparation, and he has his own personal bin of condiments [mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper] to pack into 200 snack size plastic bags), and the Silver Stars (he loved dancing even though he was wheelchair bound). He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Dom Soriano was truly a devoted Christian, family-man, a great warrior, patriot, and loved his countrymen.

SERVICES
Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service/Rosary to begin at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78230. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 beginning at 10:00 A.M. with the Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, Texas 78249. A reception will follow at the Henke Hall at the Church from 12:15 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. A procession will depart the Church at 1:45 P.M. for an Interment with Military Honors at 2:30 P.M. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dom Soriano’s memory may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; contribution cards will be available at the Vigil Service/Rosary on Tuesday, and at the Church on Wednesday.

September 24, 1924 – June 30, 2017

Eugenia Navarro Solis was born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 24, 1924, to Joe Angel and Concepcion M. Navarro. She passed away on June 30, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.

She is survived by her two children, Sandra Judy Solis and Robert Joseph Solis of San Antonio, brother Robert Navarro, sister Irene Doherty, grandchildren Sarah, Ryan, and Jake Solis, and numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased brothers Jodes, Edward, and Ramon Navarro. Also surviving is her former spouse, Tiburcio M. Solis of San Antonio.

Eugenia, who was more so called by the name of Jean or Jeanie, grew up on the West Side of San Antonio. She spoke often of growing up during the Great Depression and always told stories to her children about the hardships she experienced with her family during those times. She graduated from Fox Tech High School and worked for a brief period in Civil Service at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Eugenia was a 5th generation descendant of Jose Antonio Navarro, who was a lawyer that served as a representative to the Republic of Texas Congress, a delegate to the Convention of 1845, a Senator in the Texas Legislature, and one of the few Mexican signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. She was very proud of her family genealogy and always reminded her children to “never forget” that family history.

Eugenia was known as a caring and compassionate woman. She would go out of her way sometimes in a carefree manner to provide assistance to others. She was the caregiver for ill family members or friends of the family, giving special care and attention to her father in his later years. She continued helping others well into her elderly years.

In remembrance, a memorial Mass will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Mobile Loaves & Fishes Ministry.

June 13, 1934 – July 19, 2017

James Orville Soat was born in Milford, Iowa, on June 13, 1934, to Lawrence Soat and Gertrude Mathisen Soat. He passed away on July 19, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.

He graduated from Terril High School, and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in the 29th RSM in various locations, including Clark AFB in the Philippines, and Kelly AFB in San Antonio. After his discharge, he attended St. Mary’s University where he earned a BBA degree, which was followed by nearly 30 years in banking at Broadway Bank and Alamo Heights Bank. He was also a realtor.

Jim married Diana Belle Lich at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Comfort on November 24, 1956. She and their two sons, Kevin and Richard (Ruth), survive him, along with grandchildren, Cason (Corinne), Richelle, Darin and Jalen; great-granddaughter, Addisyn Belle; step-grandchildren, Christopher (Francesca), Melissa and Matthew; step-great-grandchildren, Jameson, Emerson and Keira.

Jim was a member of the Alamo Heights Optimist Club for 53 years. He served as a Shavano Park alderman and was active in the formative years of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He loved basketball, hunting, fishing, and spending leisure time at Canyon Lake. The family thanks the wonderful staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Stone Oak and Kindred Hospice for their care.

Services

The family will receive friends at Porter Loring North Chapel at 6 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017, followed by Rosary at 7 pm. The Mass will be held at 12 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Interment will be in Comfort Cemetery in Comfort, Texas.

July 15, 1994 – July 18, 2017

David James Tse, Jr. passed into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. We are devastated, heartbroken, and grieving for the beautiful spirit and precious being that he was. Kind. Gentle. Generous. Loving. Honest. Funny. Curious. Athletic. Intelligent. We love you more than you will ever know.

David was born July 15, 1994, in San Antonio to James Tse, Sr. and Melissa Hurtubise Tucker who survive him. He was a graduate of Tom C. Clark High School in 2012 and attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. He was the founder, owner, and CEO of Vesuvian Interactive, a video game design and virtual reality company. David’s vision for his company was that Vesuvian was built upon three core pillars: Passion, Polish, and Precision. He believed that every truly great creation is built upon these three core principals, and he wanted them to be the foundation for everything he did.

In addition to his parents, David is survived by his brothers, Trent Thomas and Jason Tse; his parents’ spouses, Ramona Tse and Bryan Tucker; step siblings, Ashley and Zoe Tucker and Isabel Gillenwater; paternal grandparents, David and Lydia Tse; maternal grandparents, Robert and Linda Hurtubise; aunts and uncles, Dhyana Carole Tse, Debbie and Mike Mollicone, Daphne Tse, DeeDee and Mike Silver, Joey and Nicci Tse, Jason Hurtubise, Gino Hurtubise and Jenny Hurtubise; cousins, Michael and Meghan Mollicone, Jared, Jr. and Jacob Phelps, Nathan, Hannah and Sarah Tse, and Kai Tse Hashemiyoon; step grandparents, Richard and Betty Rangel, and Cary and Niska Tucker; step aunts and uncles, Ricky and Alma Rangel and Keith and Helle Tucker and Melisa Tucker; and numerous other family members.

SERVICES
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road. A reception will follow at the church. The graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Mission Burial Park Dominion North. For personal acknowledgment, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section.

August 19, 1982 – June 19, 2017

Jason Sedita, born on August 19, 1982, entered into eternal life on June 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Martina, and his son, Giovanni. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm followed by a reception in Henke Hall. The burial will be held at a later date.

May 13, 1964 – June 19, 2017

Jeffrey Dreesen, born on May 13, 1964, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. A funeral Mass officiated by Fr. Jim Henke with music by the St. Francis of Assisi Choir will be held at the AT&T Center on Monday, June 26 at 2 pm. All are invited to celebrate Jeffrey’s life. Please park in Lot 3 Gate C off of Houston Street and enter the building through the SE VIP Entrance.

March 17, 1943 – May 8, 2017

Patricia Colleen Calmbach entered eternal life on May 8, 2017. Born to Walter and Patricia Calmbach on March 17, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, Colleen delighted in cooking, sewing, gardening and organ/piano performance. Her passion for music was second only to her love for her children and grandchildren, whom she adored with her every breath. Colleen is preceded in death by her mother and father, and nephew, David Reynolds. She is survived by her sister, Leslie (Calmbach) Reynolds and husband, Dr. Brian Reynolds of Dripping Springs, TX; four children from her first and only marriage to Richard Natalicchio (also surviving) including Cayce and Patrice (Natalicchio) Powell of Brentwood, TN, Barry and Dawn (Natalicchio) Hutcherson of Denton, TX, Ricky (Natalicchio) and Courtney Calmbach of Round Rock, TX, and Tony Natalicchio of Dallas, TX; and nine grandchildren.

Service

Funeral Mass: Monday, June 5, 2017, 11 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio. A time to visit with the family will begin at 9:30 am. Light, bright colors should be worn to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations may go to the National Mental Health Support Organization (NAMI) of San Antonio – https://nami-sat.org/.