June 25, 1957-May 2, 2022

Michael Paul Duggan, 64 years old, passed away May 2, 2022, after a three-month battle with brain cancer.

January 26, 1924-April 22, 2022

Ruby Nash Wilson, age 98, passed away in Austin, Texas on April 22, 2022. She was born in rural Roff, Oklahoma on January 26, 1924. As an Air Force wife, she moved frequently with her husband, Bob, before settling in Shavano Park, Texas where they lived for 45 years. In 2015, they celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary in their Shavano Park home. The next year, they moved to Austin to be near their daughters.  Bob passed away in 2017.

As an active member of the St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church, Ruby helped organize the Society of the Rosary and served as its chairperson for 20 years. She and Bob were charter members of the St. Francis senior group, the Silver Stars.

Ruby was a skilled seamstress and an accomplished artist but above all was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Claudia and Dan Anderson and Charlotte Wilson and Mike Roberts; a grandson, Robert Anderson, his wife Rebecca Deason and their daughters Emma and Elizabeth; and a granddaughter, Judith Jones, her husband, John Jones and their sons Carter and Dylan.

We will celebrate Ruby’s life at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, May 9, 2022. We will pray the Rosary at 11:30 am, celebrate Mass at 12 pm, hold a reception in Henke Hall immediately following the Mass, and go to Holy Cross for the burial at 3 pm.

May 28, 1929-April 18, 2022

Rose Ann Feise was born in San Antonio, Texas. She was a charter member at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society for many years. Her biggest joy was maintaining and planting the flower beds around the church. She later attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Her true love Jack, her husband, her son, Chris, and her daughter, Rosemary.

She is survived by daughters, Kathy (husband, Sam) and Patricia (husband, Bob), sons, David (wife Jill) and Jack, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren.

Services will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 700 Dewhurst Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78213. Rosary will be recited at 12:30 pm with the funeral Mass at 1:00 pm followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Barbara Bell, 67, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 after a 26-year battle with breast and ovarian cancer. Her legacy will live on through her impact as a loving mother, devoted wife, and kind and empathetic friend, who cared deeply for others. She was a life-long learner who greatly appreciated the beauty of art. Barbara’s courageous spirit was an inspiration to many women in their own cancer journeys.

Barbara was born on May 28, 1954 to James and Rose Marie Schultes in Springfield, MO. After graduating from St. Agnes High School as the salutatorian in 1972, she continued her academic career at the University of Kansas earning Bachelor’s of Science degrees in microbiology and medical technology in 1976. Upon graduation, she moved to Kansas City to pursue a career in medical technology, working for the University of Kansas Medical Center. During her time at the University of Kansas, she met classmate Dr. Randall “Randy” Clarence Bell. In September 1977, they reconnected in Kansas City. Their connection was immediate and built the foundation for what would be a 42-year marriage. They were married on June 23, 1979 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield, MO.

They moved to San Antonio in 1981 for Randy to pursue a fellowship in pulmonary medicine and where Barbara joined the Oncology Department of The University of Texas Health Science Center. They went on to have two children, Jason Randall and Jennifer Lynn. In 1983, Barbara transitioned out of the medical field to focus on raising their children. Beyond her role as a devoted wife and mother, she was an avid volunteer holding roles with numerous organizations, including the PTA President at Locke Hill Selma Elementary School and Vice President at Hobby Middle School, Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission of Shavano Park, docent at the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Junior Forum, the Bexar County Medical Alliance, the San Antonio Symphony League, and the San Antonio Conservation Society. Her faith was a central piece of who she was, having spent her entire life as a devout Catholic. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for nearly 40 years where she held countless service roles, including its Mobile Loaves & Fishes outreach and its ACTS Retreats, and her impact was far-reaching. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, James and Rose Marie; mother-in-law, Lylah Bell; and first grandchild, McCall Kennedy Bell. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Randy; son Jason, his wife Alyson Bell, and their children, Baker McCall Bell and Brooklyn Kennedy Bell; daughter, Jennifer; sister, Lisa Schultes, her husband Dan O’Connell, and their children, Lizzie and Jimmy; father-in-law, Dr. Clarence Bell; and brother-in-law, Dr. Rick Bell, his wife Karen Bell, and their children Taylor and Courtney.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 8th at 5:30 PM at Porter Loring Mortuary North, with a reflection vigil at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (4201 De Zavala Rd), with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, as a tribute to Barbara’s legacy, the family requests donations be made in Barbara’s honor to Susan G. Komen: http://www.info-komen.org/goto/BarbaraBell54.

August 10, 1949-March 19, 2022

Willaim Irvan Rhodes, Jr. (Bill) of San Antonio, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 19 at the age of 72. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 10, 1949. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Irvan Rhodes and Iva Dell (Williams) Rhodes.

Bill was raised in Abernathy, Texas and graduated from Abernathy High School in 1967 where he was Mr. AHS. He then began his tour of colleges before completing a degree in Mathematics at Southwest Texas State University in 1973. Bill earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin where he was named the Outstanding Student in 1977. He then began his career at IBM in San Antonio. In 1980, he launched his entrepreneurial career building data communications companies ARCO, American Technologies and Deerfield Products. After retiring, Bill consulted with and advised other business owners, returned to manage the family’s farm and ranch operations and volunteered with the Rotary Club and with his neighborhood community.

Bill married Christine Regina Williston on March 25, 1972. They became the proud parents of William Irvan Rhodes, III (Dana) and Anne Williston Rhodes Walkup (Steve). His four grandchildren were the light of his life: Caroline Rhodes, John, Alice and James Walkup. Bill enjoyed coaching his children and their friends in baseball and basketball. He was an avid fan of the Longhorns, and created a life full of hobbies such as being a pilot, outdoor activities, reading and computer programming.

Bill is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his best friend and brother, Charles Alan Rhodes (Bud) and wife, Sue, of Wimberley, Texas, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Pallbearers will be his dearest high school buddies Gary Benn, Steve Guerrant, Darrel Johnson, Harry Mathis, Roland Murray, David Sinclair and Duane Walker.

Visitation will be at Porter Loring North on Sunday, April 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to a charity of your choosing.

February 26, 1941-March 20, 2022

Julie Ann Roberts Bourquin, of San Antonio, passed away on March 20, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born February 26, 1941 in Saline, Louisiana, one of eleven children of Simon Douglas Roberts and Carry Frey Roberts.

Julie grew up in Saline, Louisiana and graduated from Saline High School. For thirty-nine years, she worked for AT&T. On November 19, 1976, she married James Clifford Bourquin in San Antonio.

Survivors include her husband, James C. Bourquin; son, Jerry Wayne (Nicole) Goss; granddaughter, Lauren Goss; great-grandson, Carter Poole; sister, Marie Simpson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joe Lane Goss; sisters, Aline Brown, Christine Bobbitt, and Ruby Morgan; brothers, Clinton Roberts, Ezra Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Billy Roberts, Derwood Roberts, and Kenneth Roberts.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 3 pm to 7 pm at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4201 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, Texas 78249. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

July 29, 1941-February 26, 2022

John Robert Sardo, age 80, was surrounded by his beloved family when he passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, after a long illness. His life and legacy will be celebrated on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30 a.m. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Teresa Sardo; infant son, Frank Anthony Sardo; and son-in-law, Robert Jackson.
John is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 59 years, Mary Jane (Hendricks) Sardo, children, Terry Corser, Rena Buley (Mark), Ellie Maxwell (Greg), Ginger Jackson, and Michael Sardo (Shannan Beasley); thirteen grandchildren: Ben, Jon, Sarah, and Michael Corser; Stephen (Heidi), Thomas and Catherine Buley, Clayton and Christie Maxwell, Cameron (Alexandra) and Francesca Jackson; and Samantha and John Sardo; his sisters, Patricia Miller (Merlin) and Teresa Sardo; as well as numerous extended family members and a lifetime of friends.

John was born on July 29, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York but he got to Texas as soon as he could! When his family relocated to San Antonio in the early 1950s, John was disappointed to learn that everyone was not on horseback. He was very proud of his Italian heritage but considered himself a true Texan. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity but later transferred and graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. John spent most of his professional career at Travis Savings and Loan Association, retiring as a Vice President in 1990, and was actively involved with the Lion’s Club and the San Antonio Savings and Loan Association.

John’s Catholic faith was a very important part of his life, and he had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. He always carried a rosary with him, tucked safely into a small felt pouch made for him by his wife. Over the years, he and Mary were founding parishioners of both St. Matthew, and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Churches, and John served on the finance council for the Archdiocese under Archbishop Patrick Flores. He gave generously to those less fortunate and had great concern for the homeless and people who suffer from addiction.

Summer vacations to Port Aransas included an annual geography lesson from John who would begin by saying, “These are the coastal plains of Texas.” As a strong swimmer who loved the water, he happily accompanied his children into the ocean to jump the waves, taught them how to make dribble castles, and allowed them to bury him in the sand.

John loved to spend time at the family’s “Country House” in Bandera where he made many priceless memories during the building of the cabin, celebrating holidays and family birthdays, and cooling off in the river at the end of a hot day. His favorite thing to do was to sit on the deck watching the sunset and say, “It doesn’t get any better than this.”

Long before there was the convenience of curbside recycling, John’s motto was “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” His children frequently heard him say, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” He was the original user of reclaimed wood, rescuing old fence wood from the side of the road and using it to build picture frames, deck chairs and bird houses. He was known for patiently pulling nails out of old boards and “straightening them” for reuse, repurposing baby food jars to hold nuts, bolts, and screws in the garage, and hauling bags of aluminum cans to a recycling center on the other side of town. He kept the heater low in the winter and the AC high in the summer. If you were cold, put on more clothes; if you were hot, take something off. Turn the lights out when you leave the room and for Pete’s sake, don’t stand with the door open! We’re not trying to air-condition the whole neighborhood!

John had an appreciation for an eclectic variety of music genres and was equally likely to sing along with Willie Nelson as he was with Luciano Pavarotti. He loved to tease friends and family and create nicknames for them. His charming smile, robust laugh, and his great sense of humor will be missed.

July 1, 1941-February 9, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Roswitha S. Taylor died peacefully in her home on February 9, 2022, at the age of 80.

She was born in Cologne, Germany on July 1, 1941, during the midst of World War II.  She found refuge from the war by seeking security with family friends in the countryside.  Roswitha graduated from Frankfurt American High School in 1960, where she was President of the German American Club. She and her mother, Martha Sonja Salmela relocated to San Antonio, Texas shortly thereafter. Rose worked for American State Bank in San Antonio and Gildameister’s Fine Jewelry Store. She prided herself on being an outstanding and dedicated employee who always exemplified a winning spirit.  She was crowned Miss Ft. Sam Houston in 1961 and represented the military during the Fiesta events.

It was during this time that Roswitha met the love of her life, Captain Edward J. Taylor Jr., on a blind date. Their love blossomed into nearly 58 years of marriage.  They married on July 11^th, 1964, and it was at this time that she proudly took on the role of being a devoted and supportive military wife. Rose and Ed’s military career took them across the United States and beyond. Rose made every new home feel as warm and cozy as the previous one. She embraced every new community and neighborhood and was supportive of her two daughter’s involvement in their new surroundings.

Roswitha had a zest for life, loved her family, and all creatures of the world.  Her creativity was always on display, with her cooking, gardening, crafting, decorating, hosting festive parties, baking, creating magnificent birthday cakes, and arranging family vacation adventures; Rose was truly extraordinary.

If you asked her what her greatest achievement was, she would say “her marriage to Ed and their two daughters.” Roswitha provided a loving bond with her girls, volunteering at every opportunity to be “home-room-mom,” or chaperon school field trips.  She believed strongly that a mother’s involvement in her daughter’s life was paramount to forming a strong family foundation.

She was actively involved in the Military-Civilian Wives Club and Dustoff Wives group.  She and Ed were active and founding members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where they served on the Welcoming Committee and RCI sponsors.  Her involvement in her Neighborhood Association was also a favorite of Rose’s.

Rose and Ed enjoyed vacationing and became frequent “Cruisers.”  Their yearly travel adventures were extended to their daughters and their families. Skiing, beaching, sailing, relaxing, sandcastle building, and lounging on beautiful beaches are memories the family will cherish forever.

Roswitha will be remembered for her smile, her sincere interest in everyone she met, her love of animals, her fascination with nature, and her love for travel and adventure. Rose will forever leave a loving legacy to her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Edward J. Taylor Jr., her Sister-In-Law, Donna Collins. She is survived by her loving daughters, Monica Jendrusch (Alan) and Jenine Beckel (Brad); grandchildren, Taylor and Lindsey Jendrusch, Nicole Jendrusch Bingham (Ryan), and great-granddaughter Blakely Rose Bingham, and Brandon and Clayton Beckel, and niece, Kimberly, and nephew, Michael.

Visitation

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

11:00 AM-12:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi

4201 De Zavala Road

Mass

12:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi

4201 De Zavala Road

Graveside Service

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

2:00 PM

Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

If you wish to make a memorial contribution in Roswitha’s memory, please consider the Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 369, Kendalia, Texas 78027 or the charity of your choosing.

March 7, 1927-February 12, 2022

Eugene was a loving husband and father and “Pampo” to the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He especially adored his wife, Gilda, of 70 years and loved to brag about her crocheted angels.

Eugene graduated from Central Catholic High School and served in the United States Army. He worked with his dad and owned Mazzurana Memorials in San Antonio. Together they created monuments, statues, benches, vases as well as gothic style fireplaces and columns. He and his dad also renovated and built houses on the streets given the family names of Mazzurana and Rocco (grandfather’s name).

Eugene loved bowling, hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was like another kid when all the neighborhood teenagers would gather at our house to play basketball and football, of course, he joined in. He loved playing poker, tripoley, and his favorite, Mexican train—just so he could say “choo choo” just before the game!

Eugene loved to work with his hands helping family and friends with their projects, especially enjoying building pinewood derby cars with the kids and grandkids. He had the biggest sweet tooth—a day could not end without having dessert or maybe two.

He is survived by his six children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: John Philip (Diana Ragan Adams) Mazzurana;  Jeanine (Marc) Johnson, son, Jarrett; Patricia (Stephen) King, son, Paul; Marilynn (Michael) Barth, daughters: Amanda (Greg) Mangelsdorf, children Theodore, Henry and Katherine, Kathleen (Derek) Biggs, children Emma and Charlotte, Emily (Phil) Gaffney, son Finnegan; Eugene Michael Mazzurana; Paul David (Lori) Mazzurana, sons Brendan and Thomas.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Friday, February 18, 2022

Private Rosary will be recited at 3 pm.

The Angelus Chapel

Chapels will close at 5 pm.

Saturday, February 19, 2022

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Family and friends may begin to gather at 9 am.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am.

September 16, 1934-February 9, 2022

Margaret Ann Harvey passed away in the hospital on February 9, 2022, in San Antonio. Margaret was born September 16, 1934, to Robert V. Burch and Elsie Jines Burch in Starks, Louisiana. She was raised in Beaumont, Texas, and graduated from South Park High School in 1952.

Margaret had a natural curiosity and interest in many things, thus leading her to choose her career field of medical science. She earned a Bachelor of Science from  Lamar University and subsequently studied Medical Technology at UT Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.

Margaret married the love of her life, George Harvey, in 1957.  During their marriage that spanned almost 65 years, Margaret and George lived in five cities in Texas, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, New Providence, NJ, while moving frequently because of George’s management career with AT&T, all the while raising three sons (Daryl, Clay, and Kyle). After living in Fair Oaks Ranch for 25 years, her final home was Discovery Village at Dominion for the past five years.

Margaret’s primary loves in life were her faith, her family, her friends, and her many pets.  Margaret was a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio for the past 35 years. She cherished the love of her husband, sons, and extended family. She was an exceptional and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Margaret is survived by her husband George, her three sons and their spouses, four grown grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Monday, March 7 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.