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LTC Nicholas Philip Obzut
Born in Waymart, Pennsylvania on Dec. 6, 1932
Died Dec. 7, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Thursday Dec. 12, 2002 & Thursday Dec. 12, 2002
cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery
Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Nicholas Philip Obzut died on December 7, 2002 at the age of 70, after a long illness. Lt. Col. Obzut was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University. He was a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving posts at the Pentagon, in the Strategic Air Command, overseas in Japan, Vietnam and Thailand; and in the Security Service here in San Antonio. Originally from Waymart, Pennsylvania, Lt. Col. Obzut and family made their home in San Antonio, after his last assignment at Kelly AFB. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked in real estate with the Guy Chipman Company and Century 21. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Carol Obzut; his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and John Judson, San Antonio; his son, Paul William Obzut of Austin; and two grandchildren, Andrew Nicholas Judson and Katherine Marie Judson of San Antonio.
Simona M. Guerra
Born in Sabinas, Coah, MX on Feb. 18, 1912
Died Dec. 11, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Friday Dec. 13, 2002
cemetery: San Fernando Archdiocesan cemetery #2
Simona Morales Guerra born February 18, 1912, in Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2002. She is survived by one sister, Estolia Valdez, and seven children, Felipe Guerra, Leticia Molinario, Osvaldo Guerra, Jr., Esperanza Rendon, Arabela Teltschik, Steven Guerra, and Ludivina Harvey. During her 90 years of life, she was loved and admired by her 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. One of her proudest achievement in life was to obtain her U.S. Citizenship, which she accomplished at the age of 85. Our only regret is that she will not be there to influence our future generations. She will always remain in our hearts and will be dearly missed.
Ralph Scott Saunders
Born in Roanoke, VA. on Jun. 24, 1922
Died Dec. 6, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Tuesday Jan. 7, 2003
cemetery: FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL cemetery
Major General Ralph S. Saunders, Sr.
June 24, 1922 – December 6, 2002
Retired Air Force Major General Ralph Scott Saunders, Sr. died of upper esophageal cancer December 6 at age 80 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 24, 1922 to Walter Lawrence Saunders of Goodview, VA and Minnie Hammersley Tibbs Saunders of Concord Depot, VA. After a whirlwind two-month courtship, he married
Dorris Jean Peeler, a Texas Tech journalism junior from Levelland, TX at Aloe Field, Victoria, TX on June 9, 1945. He is survived by his wife Dorris, sons retired Air Force Colonel Scott Saunders and wife Patty of Melbourne, FL, retired Army Colonel Larry Saunders and wife Sally of Lakewood, WA, and daughter Jan Saunders and husband Ramon Palacios of Buenos Aires, Argentina, seven grandchildren (Jennifer, Megan, Scott, Matt, Cris, Tim and Fran) and one great grandchild (Finn). He is survived by sisters Faith and husband Bill Scott of Charleston, SC, and Hope and husband Bill Kerr of Roanoke, VA, and brothers Nelson and wife Betty of Roanoke, VA, Ray and wife Naida of Tuscaloosa, AL, Andrew of Fairfax, VA, and Hiram and wife Nancy of Memphis, TN. General Saunders joined the Virginia National Guard immediately upon graduating from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1939. He served his country faithfully for the next 40 years, transitioning to the Army Air Corps in 1943, then the Air Force in 1948. In that time he accumulated over 11, 000 flying hours in 40 types of aircraft. In Word War II at the age of 22, he flew 35 combat missions in B-24’s with 491st Bombardment Group at Metfield, England. During the Korean War, he flew 70 combat C-119 missions. In Southeast Asia, he flew 278 combat missions in C-123 and C-130’s. In 1958, while assigned to the 322nd Air Division in Evreux, France, General Saunders flew C-130 airlift operations in the Lebanon Crisis. During that same period he also volunteered for a dangerous mission ordered by President Eisenhower to defy the Soviet control of the Berlin Air Corridor above 10, 000 feet by flying at 24, 000 feet. Proving his frequent luck in combat, later radio decryptions revealed the five Soviet MIG pilots challenging him, though repeatedly signaling him to land and surrender, had ultimately refused their orders to shoot down his plane. Between combat assignments, General Saunders was a squadron commander in the 314th Troop Carrier Wing at Sewart AFB, TN, and helped to develop standardization and evaluation procedures for the entire Air Force while assigned to the Pentagon. During 1962-1966 he served as operations director within the 315th Air Division, and commanded the 817th Troop Carrier Squadron, and the 6002nd Standardization and Evaluation Group in Okinawa. Senior executive positions included deputy commander of the 436th Military Airlift Wing at Dover AFB, DE, assistant deputy chief of staff for operations of Military Airlift Command at Scott AFB, IL, commander of 9th Weather Reconnaissance Wing at McClellan AFB, CA, commander of 60th Military Airlift Wing and then vice commander of 22nd Air Force at Travis AFB, CA. The capstone of his career was the opportunity in 1974 to command the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service at Scott AFB, IL. He was particularly proud to be the first rescue commander to be personally credited with a combat pilot save. He retired from that assignment in 1979 to San Antonio, Texas. He was awarded numerous decorations for his extraordinary service, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Star Medals, 12 Air Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals, and two Army Commendation Medals. He was also presented the rare “Order of the Sword” Award and the prestigious “Chief’s” Award by the non-commissioned officers of the Military Airlift Command, and the “Press On” Award by the National Association for Search and Rescue. General Saunders completed over three years of study at the University of Maryland and was a 1967 graduate of the National War College. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 9:30 a.m. at Randolph AFB Chapel #1, (Bldg. 102, Harmon Drive), in San Antonio. The service will be followed by an 11:00 a.m. interment at Fort Sam Houston National cemetery, (1520 Harry Wurzbach Highway), and a 12:00 p.m. reception at One Park Towers Park Lane, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to hospice support at Vista Care Foundation, 5815 Callaghan Road, and Suite 102, San Antonio, Texas 78228. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select Sign Guestbook at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring
Joan Rudy
Born in Toledo, Ohio on Mar. 30, 1921
Died Dec. 6, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
Graveside: Wednesday Dec. 11, 2002
Joan Rudy, born Joan Newmeyer on March 30, 1921; passed away Friday, December 6, 2002. She graduated from Waite High School in Toledo, Ohio and attended Toledo University. Joan’s family is her legacy; her husband of 55 years, Wayne C. Rudy; sons, Randy Rudy and wife Leigh, their children, Kimberly, Chris and Kevin of Katy, TX; Rick Rudy and wife Mary of Camarillo, CA; sister, Phylis Nofzinger of Florence, AL; brothers, Robert Newmeyer and Jack Newmeyer both of Michigan. She profoundly touched and shaped all of our lives and is, and will forever be, mourned and missed.
Ruth T. Lawler
Born in Carlise, Texas on Jul. 6, 1933
Died Dec. 5, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Saturday Dec. 14, 2002
Ruth T. Lawler, of San Antonio, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2002. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and teacher.
Ruth is survived by her sons, Alan Blake Lawler and wife, Lisa of San Antonio, and Larry William Lawler and wife, Jody of Arvada, CO; grandchildren, Faith Robin Lawler of San Antonio, Mindy, Dustin, Jenny and Casey Lawler, all of Arvada, CO; and brother, William T. Thomas and wife, Dorothy Ann of Midland.
Evelyn Marie O'Gorman
Born in New York City on Jun. 14, 1923
Died Dec. 6, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
Evelyn H. O’Gorman age 79 of San Antonio, died on Friday, December 6, 2002. Mrs. O’Gorman had lived in Austin, TX prior to moving to San Antonio, where she worked for the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for the State of Texas and volunteered at the Seton Hospital. Mrs. O’Gorman is preceded in death by her husband Gerald V. O’Gorman, and daughter Barbara O’Gorman. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Gerald V. O’Gorman Jr. and wife, Ellen of San Antonio and Eugene K. O’Gorman and wife, Barbara of Pearland, TX; grandchildren Jennifer O’Gorman Bonds and husband, Jay, Rebecca O’Gorman Callan and husband Peter, Brian F. O’Gorman, and Timothy R. O’Gorman; sisters Helen H. Betola, Mary Trujillo, and Dorothy O’Gorman; brothers Edward Harney and Thomas Harney numerous nieces and nephews.
Blyth Gallaher Lowery
Born in Amityville, Long Island on Oct. 31, 1930
Died Dec. 6, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
Service: Wednesday Dec. 11, 2002
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park
Blyth Gallaher Lowery, age 72 of San Antonio, TX, went to be with our Lord on December 6, 2002.
Blyth was born in Amityville, Long Island, where she resided until 1946. The Air Force brought her parents and herself to San Antonio.
She was a graduate of Brackenridge High School Class of 1948 and attended Business College thereafter.
Blyth was married
in 1952 and ten years later gave birth to her only child, Stacy.
She went to work at TxDoT where she retired after 23 years of service.
Blyth was well known by all her many friends for her keen sense of humor and her fun-loving personality. She enjoyed taking her family back home to New York to see the shows and visiting old friends.
She was known to her two grandchildren, Molly and Morgan as “Gooma”. Her last few years were spent enjoying the times with her family and spoiling her Westie, Max.
Blyth is survived by her daughter, Stacy; her son-in-law, Steve Baker; her two grandchildren, Molly and Morgan; and honorary sister, Betty Herndon.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Patricia Ruth Doherty
Born in Bebington, England on May. 30, 1930
Died Dec. 5, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Monday Dec. 9, 2002
Service: Tuesday Dec. 10, 2002
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Patricia Ruth Doherty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2002, at the age of 72.
She is survived by her husband, James Doherty; daughter, Jayne Lovitt; son-in-law, Mike; son, David Doherty; daughter-in-law, Rowena; and five grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Cassie, Amanda and Ian.
Pat was born in Bebington, England, in 1930, where she was a member of the Junior Air Corps and a theater group called the Port Sunlight Players.
After marrying in 1955, she and Jim traveled around the world with the U.S. Air Force, living in Arizona, England, Idaho, Hawaii, Illinois, and New Jersey before settling in Texas.
She was a ballerina and had a love for dancing, which she passed down to both granddaughters.
When we think about Pat, we remember her laughter, her smile, her wit, her charm, her beauty, her strength, and her selflessness. We’re going to miss her.
Memorial contributions may be made the the American Cancer Society.
Sidney Narter
Born in Chicago, Illinois on Apr. 5, 2002
Died Dec. 5, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Graveside Service: Wednesday Dec. 11, 2002
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Sidney Narter, age 83, of San Antonio, Texas, died on Thursday, December 05, 2002. During WWII, he was a member of the 5th Infantry, awarded the Bronze Star as well as a Purple Heart. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctorate in Optometry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Beatrice Narter; and sister, Francis Ruthman. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Ezsak and husband, Lewis of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Ronald Pinkus of Port Richey, FL, and Adrian Pinkus of Costa Mesa, CA; great granddaughter, Star Murphy of Costa Mesa, CA; and brothers, Samuel Narter of Pembrook, FL and Bernard Narter of New Mexico.
Ida Marie Vasquez
Born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on Jan. 27, 1965
Died Dec. 5, 2002 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Dec. 8, 2002
Mass: Monday Dec. 9, 2002
cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery
Our beloved daughter and sister, Ida Marie Vasquez passed away December 5, 2002. She is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Alberto Vasquez, Sr., by paternal abuelitos, Sr. y Sra. Genaro and Maria L. Vasquez. She is survived by her parents Raul L. and Mary Alice Vasquez; sister Connie Lynn Vasquez Hamm and her husband Andrew; brother Raul Alberto Vasquez; grandmother Mrs. Ida L. Vasquez; uncles Mr and Mrs. Albert Vasquez, Jr., Mr and Mrs. Edward L. Vasquez, Mr. Dan W. Vasquez and Mr. and Mrs. Manuel G. Vasquez; and numerous cousins.
