James Houston Mosier
Born on February 12, 1929 in Beaumont, Kentucky and passed away on July 12, 2018 in New Braunfels, Texas
Technical Sergeant James Houston Mosier, USAF, Retired
Born on February 12, 1929 in Beaumont, Kentucky and passed away on July 12, 2018 in New Braunfels, Texas
Technical Sergeant James Houston Mosier, USAF, Retired
Kenneth Rea Whitley
August 19, 1933 – July 2, 2018
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
August 19, 1933 – July 2, 2018
Loving husband and father Kenneth Rea Whitley joined his wife of more than 61 years, Rena Jeannine Marie (Plourde), in the afterlife on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born August 19, 1933, in Granger, Texas, to Vernon Edward Whitley and Letha (Appling) Hanks; the youngest of their four boys.
Kenneth retired from a 25-year career in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in South Vietnam during the war and received a number of decorations, badges, campaign ribbons and citations during his career, including the Bronze Star Medal, The Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, the National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal. After retirement, Kenneth and Rena moved to New Braunfels, TX, and he completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas State University – San Marcos (formerly SWTSU) and taught grades 9 -12 in the Comal School District for several years. He spent more than 30 years of his life researching and documenting his family genealogy, including the publication of several ‘mug’ books. He was preceded in death by his brother Chester P. “Bubba” Whitley, with whom he spent many hours on “grave-hunting” road trips for their genealogy research. He also had a special bond with cousin Alvy Ray Smith on Smith and Whitley family genealogy. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution. He most recently resided at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans’ Home in Floresville, TX.
Robert Louis Mueller
New Braunfels, Texas
Aug 9, 1925 – Jun 6, 2018
Robert Louis Mueller entered rest June 6, 2018, in New Braunfels, TX. Robert was born August 9, 1925, to Rudolph and Ruth (Butcher) Mueller.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ardith V. Mueller; daughter, Lynette Sullivan and grandsons, Anthony Caruso and Robert Sullivan. He is survived by his son, Michael Mueller & wife, Joanne of Seadrift, Texas; daughters, Sharon Mueller of New Braunfels and Vickie Mueller of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Cooper & husband, Casey of Seattle, WA, Tausch Littlepage & wife, Elizabeth of Aurora, CO, Michael Caruso & wife, Carrie of Katy, TX, Meredith Gomez & husband, George of Dripping Springs, TX, Joey Caruso & wife, Meredith of Port Lavaca, TX, Kenneth Tiemann of Corpus Christi, TX and Patrick Tiemann of Ingleside, TX and 13 great-grandchildren.
He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Mississippi and was a veteran of World War II. He was a life time member of the VFW and American Legion. Robert loved doing wood working and clock building.
New Braunfels, Texas
Aug 9, 1925 – Jun 6, 2018
Robert Louis Mueller entered rest June 6, 2018, in New Braunfels, TX. Robert was born August 9, 1925, to Rudolph and Ruth (Butcher) Mueller.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ardith V. Mueller; daughter, Lynette Sullivan and grandsons, Anthony Caruso and Robert Sullivan. He is survived by his son, Michael Mueller & wife, Joanne of Seadrift, Texas; daughters, Sharon Mueller of New Braunfels and Vickie Mueller of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Cooper & husband, Casey of Seattle, WA, Tausch Littlepage & wife, Elizabeth of Aurora, CO, Michael Caruso & wife, Carrie of Katy, TX, Meredith Gomez & husband, George of Dripping Springs, TX, Joey Caruso & wife, Meredith of Port Lavaca, TX, Kenneth Tiemann of Corpus Christi, TX and Patrick Tiemann of Ingleside, TX and 13 great-grandchildren.
He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Mississippi and was a veteran of World War II. He was a life time member of the VFW and American Legion. Robert loved doing wood working and clock building.
Arturo Partida, Sr,
Arturo age 73 of New Braunfels passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1944 in New Braunfels to Tomas Partida and Estefana Gonzales Partida. He retired from CMEX as a lab technician after 30 years of dedicated service. Arturo also was employed with the New Braunfels Fire Department as a firefighter. He was a U.S. veteran having served in the Navy in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW Post #7110. He married Cruz Herrera on May 1, 1970. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2017. Arturo was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Partida.
He is survived by a son Arturo Partida, Jr. and his wife Carolyn and their son Blake; brothers Tom Partida, Jr. and Cruz Partida; sister Mary Jane Morales; along with several nieces and nephews.
Arturo age 73 of New Braunfels passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1944 in New Braunfels to Tomas Partida and Estefana Gonzales Partida. He retired from CMEX as a lab technician after 30 years of dedicated service. Arturo also was employed with the New Braunfels Fire Department as a firefighter. He was a U.S. veteran having served in the Navy in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW Post #7110. He married Cruz Herrera on May 1, 1970. She preceded him in death on April 25, 2017. Arturo was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Partida.
He is survived by a son Arturo Partida, Jr. and his wife Carolyn and their son Blake; brothers Tom Partida, Jr. and Cruz Partida; sister Mary Jane Morales; along with several nieces and nephews.
Roland F. Smith
Roland passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2018. He was born in East Texas in 1921. While attending school in nearby Nacogdoches, he worked on the family farm until the age of 17 when he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He later answered Uncle Sam’s call and enlisted in the US Army. He bravely fought for his country during WWII serving in five major campaigns. While stationed at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin he met his one true love, Bernice. Prior to leaving for duty overseas they were married in 1943. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, they moved to New Braunfels where he worked as a machine operator at Comal Hosiery Mill. After the mill closed he obtained his contractors’ license and built homes in the area until his retirement. He lived in Trinity and Angleton, Texas before returning to New Braunfels in April 2017. Roland is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice and five siblings. He is survived by daughter Karen Hale and husband Rickey of New Braunfels; two granddaughters Stacy Lewis and husband Robert of Brazoria, Texas, and Christa Seekatz and husband Josh Rosenfeld of Christiansburg, Virginia; two great-granddaughters Alexandria and Alyssa Lewis; one brother Elmer E. Smith, Jr. of New Braunfels; one sister Bobbie Datray of Houston and numerous nephews and nieces. In April 2014, Roland was chosen to be among other WWII veterans for the inaugural Honor Flight from Houston to Washington, DC. He felt very privileged and honored to receive this gift in recognition of his military service. Family was most important to Roland. As the eldest son he took that position very seriously to provide for his parents and younger brothers and sisters. He was a loving and devoted husband and caring father. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Roland’s name to your favorite charitable organization or church of your choice. Public Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Zoeller Funeral Home. A Reception will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. following the visitation. A Graveside Service will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with military honors.
Roland passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2018. He was born in East Texas in 1921. While attending school in nearby Nacogdoches, he worked on the family farm until the age of 17 when he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He later answered Uncle Sam’s call and enlisted in the US Army. He bravely fought for his country during WWII serving in five major campaigns. While stationed at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin he met his one true love, Bernice. Prior to leaving for duty overseas they were married in 1943. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, they moved to New Braunfels where he worked as a machine operator at Comal Hosiery Mill. After the mill closed he obtained his contractors’ license and built homes in the area until his retirement. He lived in Trinity and Angleton, Texas before returning to New Braunfels in April 2017. Roland is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice and five siblings. He is survived by daughter Karen Hale and husband Rickey of New Braunfels; two granddaughters Stacy Lewis and husband Robert of Brazoria, Texas, and Christa Seekatz and husband Josh Rosenfeld of Christiansburg, Virginia; two great-granddaughters Alexandria and Alyssa Lewis; one brother Elmer E. Smith, Jr. of New Braunfels; one sister Bobbie Datray of Houston and numerous nephews and nieces. In April 2014, Roland was chosen to be among other WWII veterans for the inaugural Honor Flight from Houston to Washington, DC. He felt very privileged and honored to receive this gift in recognition of his military service. Family was most important to Roland. As the eldest son he took that position very seriously to provide for his parents and younger brothers and sisters. He was a loving and devoted husband and caring father. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Roland’s name to your favorite charitable organization or church of your choice. Public Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Zoeller Funeral Home. A Reception will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. following the visitation. A Graveside Service will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with military honors.
Victor Campos
Victor age 92, passed away on March 26, 2018, after a long and fulfilled life. Victor was born in New Braunfels, Texas, to Atanacio and Eduvijen Campos on August 10, 1925. He was a life-long resident of New Braunfels, Texas, and spent his final days in the Rio Grande Valley surrounded by loved ones and several of his children. Victor is survived by his six children, Victor Campos and his wife, Ramona, of Weslaco; Dr. Juan Manuel Campos and his wife, Esther, of McAllen; Atanacio Campos and his wife, Sarah; Daniel Campos and his wife, Lucy; Dr. Carlos Campos and his wife, Isabel; and Nena Ramirez and her husband, Richard. Victor had 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Victor is now in Heaven with his loving wife of 68 years, Victoria. Victor prioritized his family and his country above all else. At the age of 17, Victor enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the USS Saratoga during World War II. By the age of 19, Victor had already earned five Battle Stars. After the Navy, Victor went on to proudly serve his community as New Braunfels’s first Mexican American police officer. And even in retirement Victor remained an active citizen, never missing a chance to vote and making frequent contributions to newspaper opinion columns. A fan of yardwork, family barbecues, and a cold beer, Victor will be remembered as a conversationalist who loved to entertain an audience and who always had a story to tell. Thank you; Comrade for your service to our great country and our veteran’s organization.
Victor age 92, passed away on March 26, 2018, after a long and fulfilled life. Victor was born in New Braunfels, Texas, to Atanacio and Eduvijen Campos on August 10, 1925. He was a life-long resident of New Braunfels, Texas, and spent his final days in the Rio Grande Valley surrounded by loved ones and several of his children. Victor is survived by his six children, Victor Campos and his wife, Ramona, of Weslaco; Dr. Juan Manuel Campos and his wife, Esther, of McAllen; Atanacio Campos and his wife, Sarah; Daniel Campos and his wife, Lucy; Dr. Carlos Campos and his wife, Isabel; and Nena Ramirez and her husband, Richard. Victor had 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Victor is now in Heaven with his loving wife of 68 years, Victoria. Victor prioritized his family and his country above all else. At the age of 17, Victor enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the USS Saratoga during World War II. By the age of 19, Victor had already earned five Battle Stars. After the Navy, Victor went on to proudly serve his community as New Braunfels’s first Mexican American police officer. And even in retirement Victor remained an active citizen, never missing a chance to vote and making frequent contributions to newspaper opinion columns. A fan of yardwork, family barbecues, and a cold beer, Victor will be remembered as a conversationalist who loved to entertain an audience and who always had a story to tell. Thank you; Comrade for your service to our great country and our veteran’s organization.
Leroy Paul Reininger
(November 29, 1924 - March 15, 2018) Honorably served in the United States Navy - WWII Veteran and a Life Member of VFW Post 7110. Thank you; Comrade for your service to our great country and our veteran’s organization.
(November 29, 1924 - March 15, 2018) Honorably served in the United States Navy - WWII Veteran and a Life Member of VFW Post 7110. Thank you; Comrade for your service to our great country and our veteran’s organization.
Pedro G. Martinez
(Born: 08Dec48 – 28Feb18) Honorably served in the U.S. Army - Vietnam Veteran and a VFW Post 7110 Member. Thank you; Comrade for your service to our great country and our veteran’s organization.
Pedro G. Martinez, age 69 of New Braunfels passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1948 in New Braunfels, TX to Andres Martinez and Manuela Gaytan Martinez. Pedro was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam and achieved the rank of Specialist 4th Class. On July 31, 1971 he married his sweetheart Mary Alice Sanchez here in New Braunfels. Pedro was a member of the VFW Post #7110 and enjoyed fishing with all three of his children as they were growing. He was a devoted Cowboy’s fan and wrestling fanatic and loved listening to his rock and roll music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Maria and Pedro Vargas, sister-in-law Mary Lou Martinez. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Alice Martinez; daughter Melissa Ann Martinez; sons Pedro Martinez, Jr. and his wife Melaina, Christopher Edward Martinez and his girlfriend Jessica Holliday; brothers Andrew Martinez and wife Senaida, Antonio Martinez and wife Olga, Gabriel Martinez, David Martinez and wife Lillian; sister Alice Lozano and husband Manuel; grandchildren Jerissa Ortega and husband Nicholas, Jesenia Sanchez, Morgan, Madison and Logan Martinez; great-grandchildren Niam and Naya Ortega;
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 5 PM to 9 PM with a rosary to be recited at 7 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Military honors will be rendered at Holy Family Church at the conclusion of the service. A reception will follow at the Holy Family Hall. Everyone is asked to meet at Holy Family Church on Monday morning. The family would like to thank Texas Oncology doctors and staff and Hope Hospice for their amazing care and support. PLEASE NOTE: Interment will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 10:45 AM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Maria and Pedro Vargas, sister-in-law Mary Lou Martinez. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Alice Martinez; daughter Melissa Ann Martinez; sons Pedro Martinez, Jr. and his wife Melaina, Christopher Edward Martinez and his girlfriend Jessica Holliday; brothers Andrew Martinez and wife Senaida, Antonio Martinez and wife Olga, Gabriel Martinez, David Martinez and wife Lillian; sister Alice Lozano and husband Manuel; grandchildren Jerissa Ortega and husband Nicholas, Jesenia Sanchez, Morgan, Madison and Logan Martinez; great-grandchildren Niam and Naya Ortega;
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 5 PM to 9 PM with a rosary to be recited at 7 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Military honors will be rendered at Holy Family Church at the conclusion of the service. A reception will follow at the Holy Family Hall. Everyone is asked to meet at Holy Family Church on Monday morning. The family would like to thank Texas Oncology doctors and staff and Hope Hospice for their amazing care and support. PLEASE NOTE: Interment will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 10:45 AM.
CMSgt Henry Morales, USAF (Ret) passed away on 14 February, 2017. Visitation will be at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa, New Braunfels, TX 78130, from 1-4 pm on 26 February, 2017.on 14 February, 2017. Visitation will be at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa, New Braunfels, TX 78130, from 1-4 pm on 26 February, 2017.
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Louis E. Valadez, Jr., 72, of New Braunfels, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Born on January 24, 1945 in San Antonio, he was the son of the late Louis G. Valadez, Sr. and Francisca Esquivel Valadez.
Louis is survived by his wife, Guadalupe M. Valadez; and children, Leticia V. Sanchez (Michael), Jose Valadez (Lucia), Rebecca Valadez (Mel), Mario Valadez (Monica), Samuel Valadez, Lupita Gonzalez (John) and Louisa Lytle (Brandon). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brother, Rodolfo Valadez; 5 half-brothers; 2 half-sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Louis is preceded in death by his son, Louis Valadez, III; and daughter Judith Mendoza. A viewing will be held at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 9:00-9:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with the Mass to begin at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. The family is requesting that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To leave a message for the family, please visitwww.luxfhcares.com and select obituaries. |
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Rudolph Moreau
November 25, 1924 - February 5, 2017 (Former Member of VFW Post 7110 - More To Come) |
The Common Solider
The Silent Ranks
I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens
But I am in the Military in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders - salutes I do not give
But the military world is the place where I live
I'm not in the chain of command, orders I do not get
But my spouse is the one who does, this I cannot forget
I'm not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line
But my job is just as tough. I 'm the one that's left behind.
My spouse is a patriot, a brave and prideful soldier
And the call to serve his/her country not all can understand
Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free
My spouse makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me
I love the person I married, Soldiering is his/her life
But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Spouse.
Author unknown
I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens
But I am in the Military in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders - salutes I do not give
But the military world is the place where I live
I'm not in the chain of command, orders I do not get
But my spouse is the one who does, this I cannot forget
I'm not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line
But my job is just as tough. I 'm the one that's left behind.
My spouse is a patriot, a brave and prideful soldier
And the call to serve his/her country not all can understand
Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free
My spouse makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me
I love the person I married, Soldiering is his/her life
But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Military Spouse.
Author unknown
Angel Flight
One reason it is called ‘Angel’, is when the plane releases its decoy missiles, as is shown in several of the pictures, it creates an Angel shape in the smoke
Listen to the words of the pilot and the tower, and make sure you sit quietly and listen to the very end.
This is beautiful. God bless the Veterans!
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED
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***2015 and Earlier****
Ballantine, Jack W. 2015 Brehm, Leroy - 2014 Caraway, Earnest W. - 1968 Case, Glenn E. - 2015 Crockett, Charles D. Jr. - 1968 Eddy, Thomas E. - 1966 Elley, Gussie F. Ellison, Walter W. - 2015 Fisher, Harold F - 2015 Gerdes Jr,George - 2015 Garcia, George A. - 1967 Gonzales, Jose Luna Jr. - 1970. Haneilwich, Konstanty Haynes, Jack Heller, William H. Jonas, Roland H. - 2015 Kaderli, Milton - WWII Vet - 2015 Kneupper, Marvin P. - 2015 Koehler, Arlon B. - 2014 Kohlenburg, Nelson - 2014 Lagarde, Edward J. - 2014 McCoy, Jr., Raymond T. - 2015 Merrill, Russell - 2007 Morenko, Juan A. - 2014 Morales, Benito - 1967 Mueller, Walter - 2008 Norton, Charles M - 2015 Rayfield, Robert S. - 2015 Rodriguez, Jesus - 2015 Rodriquez, Jesse D. - 2015 Sanchez, Benjamin L. - 2015 Saur, Carl Fritz - 2015 Schuetz, Milton W. Schreyer, Rudolph Robert - Charter and Life Member Schumann, Charles H.- 2014 Schwausch, Irvin D. - 2014 Freddie Wiedenfeld passed in 1986 Simon, Ferdinand C. Sosa, Victoriano Perez Jr. - 1967 Sours, Emmett R. Torres, Ezequiel Jr. - 1969 Ullrich, Paul J. Voigt, Arno Joseph - 1970 Waltisperger, George - 2015 Ward, Gilbert B. Wisdom, Jesse Allan - 1970 |
