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Lucille Winifred Berard
Born in Springfield, MA on Mar. 8, 1919
Died Oct. 12, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Graveside Service: Friday Oct. 21, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Lucille W. Berard, age 86 passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas with her loving daughter by her side with whom she resided with for the past 10 years.
Mrs. Berard was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Berard who died in Anzio, Italy during World War II.
Lucille was an active member of the Westfield Chapter Eastern Star as Worthy Matron.
She is survived by her daughter, Patti and Charles Bouchard; son, James Berard of Underhill, VT; brother, Walter K. Ensign of Springfield, MA; sister, Gladys Burr of Agawam, MA; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Norma Harriette Oswald
Born in San Antonio, Texas on Nov. 17, 1926
Died Oct. 17, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Rosary: Wednesday Oct. 19, 2005
MASS: Thursday Oct. 20, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park
Norma Harriette King (Rice) Oswald passed away on Monday, October 17, 2005. Born in San Antonio, Texas on November 17, 1926, to Josephine Foster King and Olin King, Sr.
Norma shared her father’s birthday as well as a sparkle in their blue eyes that promote fun and risk-taking. A graduate of Riverside School and St. Mary’s High School, she also attended Incarnate Word College.
Norma was a devoted daughter and dedicated mother, loving grandmother and career woman, who passed on her love of fashion, decorating, games, parties, reading and traveling to her children and grandchildren.
More recently she especially enjoyed playing Scrabble and traveling with her husband, Alfred. Always the picture of grace, Norma, endured several long illnesses with dignity, strength and hope.
She was predeceased by her parents, Josephine and Olin King, Sr., her sister, Elizabeth King Henley, brother, Olin King, Jr., nephew, Michael Henley and first husband, Lee Rice, Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband, Louis Alfred Oswald; daughter, Harriette Maverick and husband, Chilton, San Antonio, TX; son, Gregory Rice and wife, Janet, Cedar Park, TX; stepson, Louis Oswald and wife, Mary, Houston, TX; grandchildren, Heather Maverick Rubsamen and husband, Rollins, Kenneth Maverick and wife, Amy, Brian Maverick and wife, Stefanie, Spencer Rice and wife, Pam and Sean Rice; great grandchildren, Brandon Maverick Rubsamen, Colton Maverick Rubsamen and Lauren Vienna Maverick; step grandsons, Lou Oswald, Kelly Oswald and Brent Oswald.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to Irene Vigil, Patty Brooks, Geraldine Valadez, Beatrice Aleman and Rene Shouten for their dedication and tender and loving care.
Ray Ellison
Born in Greenville, TX on Jul. 30, 1917
Died Oct. 16, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
SERVICE: Wednesday Oct. 19, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum
Ray Ellison died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Morningside Manor where he had resided since he developed Parkinson’s disease. He was 88.
Ray Ellison was born July 30, 1917, in Greenville, Texas, and moved to San Antonio as a child. He attended San Antonio Vocational and Techincal School (now Fox Tech) and was a member of the graduating class of 1936. One of his first jobs in the business world was as an auto machanic. A subsequent job took him to Arizona, where he surveyed highways and received his first taste of land development. He returned to San Antonio, working as an aircraft mechanic and foreman at Kelly Field. It wasn't long after that he went into homebuilding, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Ray Ellison is best known for his contributions to the city's housing industry. What began as a small two-man operation in 1949, building one home at a time, was carefully tended, nurtured, and painstakingly engineered to emerge as San Antonio's largest individually owned homebuilding firm. It is estimated that during his 46 year career, Ray Ellison and his homebuilding operation provided homes for over 50, 000 San Antonio families. In 1996, the homebuilding operation (Rayco) was sold to national homebuilder, KB Home.
Ray Ellison received numerous prestigious business awards during his impressive career. In 1980, he received the National Builder of the Year Award from Professional Builder Magazine, an award presented annually to the single most outstanding builder in the country, who has exhibited exceptional leadership and professionalism in the housing and light construction industries. He was elected into the National Association of Home Builders Housing Hall of Fame in May 1983 in recognition of "his outstanding contributions to the cause of decent, affordable housing for all Americans." Ellison was also cited locally by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, which bestowed upon him the honor of Builder of the Year in 1984. He was also inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 1986, the first San Antonian to be so honored.
Ray Ellison has always displayed a deep seated sense of community pride and dedication to service. The advancement of educational opportunities for San Antonio students was the focus of many of his endeavors. The Junior Achievement Program always held a special place in the heart of Ellison's entire organization, with many managers and department heads actively involved in mentoring local students. In 1981, he was inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame.
He supported higher learning in other ways, as well. In 1977, the City of San Antonio presented Ellison with a special resolution following the gift of a tract of land to be used for the Valley Hi Branch of the San Antonio Public Library. Another local branch, the Leah Carter Johnson Branch Library, also found a new home as a result of a land gift from Ellison in 1982. He contributed the site for the initial Air Force Village retirement complex and made a major gift to establish the Southwest Biotechnology Research Park.
He was the recipient of Boysville's Special Angel Award in 1989, the Texas State Teachers Association's School Bell Award in 1986, and the Texas Classroom Teachers Association's Friend of Education honor in 1967. He is also a 1972 YMCA Century Club Member and received Parents Magazine's Regional Merit Award in both 1961 and 1962 for "Best Homes for Families with Children."
Survivors are his son, Ray Ellison, Jr.; daughter, Bonnie Ellison; their mother, Dathyne Ellison; and grandchildren; as well as dedicated caregivers Bruno Alejandro, Juanita Guevara, Esther Martinez, and Dolores Mejia.
Eleanor M. Wilson
Born in Mathis, Texas on Feb. 6, 1923
Died Oct. 16, 2005 and resided in Round Rock, TX.
Memorial Service: Wednesday Oct. 19, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Private
Eleanor Lynn McClaugherty Wilson, born February 6, 1923 in Sandia, Texas, died Sunday, October 16, 2005 in Georgetown, Texas.
Eleanor was a graduate of Texas A&I; University with a teaching degree. She taught school and was a school librarian for more than 30 years in and around San Antonio, Texas.
Eleanor was a member and Sunday School teacher at Baptist Temple in San Antonio, Texas from 1946-2002. She was a current member of First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas.
She married
Reginald Wilson in 1948 who preceded her in death. Eleanor is survived by her 4 children: Wally Wilson of Georgetown, Texas; Melanie Bradfield of New Braunfels, Texas; Ronald Wilson of Houston, Texas; Holly Wilson of San Antonio, Texas; her grandchildren: Tiffany and Jenny Bradfield of Bryan-College Station, Texas and Justin and Lindsay Wilson of Georgetown, Texas; Her great-granddaughter, Avery Wilson of Georgetown, Texas; her sister, Patsy Blend from Burnet, Texas; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Linzi Kay Thurmond
Born in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 29, 2006
Died Jan. 29, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Graveside: Saturday Feb. 4, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Our precious baby girl, Linzi Kay Thurmond, entered this world on January 29, 2006, and is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, George Roger and Melissa Kay Thurmond; brothers, Tyler Thomas and Blake Roger Thurmond; and her loving grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to
Children’s Ministry at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11 St. Luke’s Lane, San Antonio, Texas, 78209.
Esther Ruth Nielsen
Born in Chicago, IL on Apr. 14, 1934
Died Feb. 2, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Graveside Service: Sunday Feb. 5, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Beth El Memorial Park
Esther Nielsen age 71, of San Antonio, died Thursday, February 2, 2006.
Survivors: sons, John Lee Nielsen and wife, Rachel, Orlando, FL, and Ben Nielsen and wife, Rachelle, Converse, TX; daughter, Tawnya Denise Joubert, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Donna L. Nielsen; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Merlene Delores Bond
Born in Kilgore, TX on Aug. 7, 1937
Died Feb. 2, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Saturday Feb. 4, 2006
Graveside Service: Monday Feb. 6, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Merlene Delores Bond died Thursday, February 2, 2006, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family as she slipped peacefully into eternity.
She was born August 17, 1937, in Kilgore, Texas. Talented in many areas, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and especially painting. She won several awards for her oil paintings, which typically depicted beautiful landscapes. A devout Christian, she was a member of Thousand Oaks Baptist Church, where she found comfort, fellowship, and close friends. Her vivaciousness and fun-loving spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Bond; children: Ed Turner, Lori Woodard, and Gina Foley; sister Barbara Mackiewicz; brother James E. Allen; grandchildren: Kacie, Krysta, Jess, Rebekah, and Christine; nephews and nieces: Kay, Melanie, Jimmy, Brooke, and David; daughter- and sons-in-law: Pat, David, and Mark; cousin Mattie Cramar. She was preceded in death by her parents Myrtle and J. O. Allen.
MSGT Jerry Loggins
Born in Marshall, TX on Oct. 3, 1928
Died Jan. 30, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday Feb. 3, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: No Burial
MSGT Jerry Loggins, USAF (Ret) of San Antonio, went to his Lord Monday, January 30 after a lengthy illness. Survivors include daughters Jeri Martinez and husband Daniel, of San Antonio, Donna Allison and husband Mike of League City, son Nathaniel Loggins and wife Lisa. Grandchildren are Lisa and husband Harry Vasquez of Friendswood, M'Lea and husband Russ Howell of Amarillo, Jessica and fiance Jesse Hernandez, and Amanda and husband Jerry Sanchez, Jerry Lee Loggins and Michelle Loggins of San Antonio, and Melissa and Eric Loudermilk of Austin.
Also, seven Great-Grandchildren: Spencer Allison, Drew Riley, Connor Riley, Genna Jones, Carsen Howell, Garrison Howell, and Destiny Loggins.
Brother Bob and wife Barbara Loggins, Llano, and Sister Charlene LaBarbera, Carrolton; Sister-in-law Aileen Loggins.
He was preceded in death by parents Lula and Charley; brothers Pope, Tom, Riley, and R. B. Dixon; and sister Cora Choate.
Jerry, originally of Marshall, served in the US Navy for 5 years, before settling in Dallas, and marrying Kaye. He worked for several Dallas area employers, including Chance-Vaught. Then, he accepted a position in San Antonio at Kelly AFB, and relocated to San Antonio in 1966. Jerry became a member of the Air Force Reserve, and served there until retiring in 1988.
Jerry was an avid golfer, a feverish Spurs and Dallas Cowboys fan, and an all-around sports enthusiast. Jerry loved scratching a winning Lotto Texas game card nearly as much as he loved Willie and his music. He loved playing games, and in the later years, Wheel of Fortune was near the top of that list.
He loved TV, and not just sports, and he could make even a very routine evening a special occasion. Those who were fortunate enough to have participated know that Every One of his renowned Monday Night Football Chili Con Carne and Jalapeno Cornbread events was more than memorable in its own way.
Jerry Loggins was a loving and accepting individual who believed everyone he encountered was a special person. He focused on the fact that his multitude of family members were always deserving of his love and attention. But he also felt the many, many friends they brought into his life deserved his love as well. Each of the family member's special people very quickly became special to Jerry Loggins.
He had great respect for his country and his home city of San Antonio, and he was proud of his service to his homeland.
Jerry was a wonderful man who enriched many, many lives. He is in a better place, and we all know this, but he is missed.
The final years of his life were especially comfortable for Jerry, thanks to the loving a careful nurturing he recieved daily from daughter Jeri and husband Danny. For this, the family and friends are eternally grateful.
Alton S. "Bubba" Moeller, Jr.
Born in San Antonio, TX on Oct. 12, 1959
Died Feb. 1, 2006 and resided in Hollywood Park, TX.
Rosary: Friday Feb. 3, 2006
Funeral Mass: Saturday Feb. 4, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery
Alton S. “Bubba” Moeller, Jr. went peacefully to be with the Lord February 1, 2006 at the age of 46.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alton S. “Cookie” Moeller. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Moeller; sons, Matthew and Gregory; mother and stepfather, Emma and Jerry Wolander; sisters and brothers in law, Carrie and Phil Hudkins, Krissy and Mitch Taylor; brothers and sisters in law, David and Teresa Moeller, Harry and Rita Moeller, Ray and Janet Moeller; mother and father in law, Bernice and Lee Vogel; brother and sister in law, Danny and Beverly Maze as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Bowman, Scott Davies, Mark Ladd, Charlie Puente, Bert Stevens and Marty Garza. The Churchill High School 2005 Varsity Football Team will serve as honorary pall bearers.
Bubba wished to make contributions to various children’s charities, so in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for Alton “Bubba” Moeller, at Broadway Bank, Account Number 6503455.
