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Marian Nixon Braubach

November 11, 2014, 3:20 am
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Marian Nixon Braubach
October 9, 1918 - June 8, 1902


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passed away in San Antonio,Bexar,TX

Marian Nixon Braubach, born on October 9, 1918 in Durango, Colorado, entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2002. Her parents, Ross and Lillian Nixon, were both from pioneering families in Southwestern Colorado. Marian was active in music throughout school and attended University of Denver on a music scholarship. Her college years at DU were cut short by her father’s death during the Great Depression. While working as a Stewardess for Continental Airlines, she came to San Antonio, where she met and married native San Antonio businessman, John H. Braubach. After marriage, Marian, in addition to assisting at the family business, devoted herself to their three children. She became a very dedicated volunteer in causes relating to the family and her love of music, twice serving as President of PTA, Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout Leader and later served as President of the San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts for four years. After serving as Chairperson for the WomenÂ’s Division of United Way in 1973, she was recognized by the San Antonio Express as the “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year”. Marian was in real estate for several years. She and her husband and Count Henry Le Grelle of Belgium, joined together to form Eurotex Corporation, a commercial real estate company with clients primarily from European countries. She has maintained an office and has been President of Eurotex Corporation. Marian’s great love of music led to her joining the Tuesday Musical Club in 1952. She served as President, Artist Series Chair and in many capacities through the years; she has performed with Duo-Piano Ensemble. Her devotion and dedication to the purposes and ideals of the Club inspired her to write a book of history of the Tuesday Musical Club for the Hundredth Anniversary. Marian possessed a strong love of learning, and in 1990 she earned a B.M. degree in piano performance, Magna Cum Laude, and in 1996, she earned a M.M. degree in piano pedagogy at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She was chosen the Outstanding Alumna of UTSA in the Division of Music in 1999. In addition to The Tuesday Musical Club, Marian was a member of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, San Antonio Conservation Society, Girl Scouts of America, Order of the Silver Trefoil, Alphi Chi, SAI National Music Fraternity, Texas Board of Realtors, Elm Creek Garden Club. Marian was preceded in death by parents, Ross and Lillian Nixon; brother, Elwood Nixon, John H. Braubach, beloved husband of 48 years and infant daughter, Elizabeth Louise. Marian will be deeply missed by her loving family: son, Robert P. Braubach; daughter, Beverly Braubach Bentley and her husband, Barton R. Bentley; daughter, Mary Ann Braubach Olodort and her husband, Robert A. Olodort; grandchildren, Brooke Marie Bentley, Blair Duvall Bentley, Margaret Robnett Bentley and David Alexander Olodort; sister, Jean Nixon Fish; plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family expresses its deepest gratitude to Ella Mae McKee for her kindness and loving care
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Pedro Guadalupe Cristan

November 11, 2014, 3:27 am
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Born: August 1, 1932
Place of Birth: Mirando City, TX
Pedro Cristan, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2005 in San Antonio.

As a loving husband and devoted father, Mr. Cristan graduated in 1950 from Mirando City High School and faithfully served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurora Rubio Cristan; his father, Cleofas Cristan, and his mother, Higinia Banda Cristan.

He is survived by his daughters, Graciela Cristan and Thelma C. Alvarez and her husband, Pete, Jr.; sons, Pedro G. Cristan, Jr., Ricardo Cristan, and Eduardo Cristan; grandchildren, Christopher Michael and Andres Ricardo Alvarez all of San Antonio; his two brothers, Frank Cristan of San Antonio and David Cristan of Saudi Arabia; sisters, Elvia C. Garcia, Rosa C. Linan, Rosario C. Canales and Lucy Cristan all of San Antonio.
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Henry Louis Solomonson

November 11, 2014, 3:31 am
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Henry Louis Solomonson, Jr., of San Antonio, Texas died Monday, December 24, 2001, at the age of 92. He was born to Elsa Kullman Solomonson and Henry Louis Solomonson, Sr. in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was in the Naval ROTC. After becoming an Eagle Scout, he was an outstanding Scoutmaster. He received the Beck Award in Scouting for jumping into a lake to save a drowning boy. Henry was always interested in aviation. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1932 in the first class of the Guggenheim School of Aeronautical Engineering. His love of flight resulted in his obtaining his pilot’s license in 1940. Henry served our country during World War II by working on aircraft carriers at Puget Sound Naval Yard in Washington state. After World War II, he began working with our country’s space program, eventually moving to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. He retired as Nuclear Coordinator of the Army Antimissile Defense Program in 1973. Henry loved sports, especially tennis, fishing and golf. His interest in gardening and photography were life-long pursuits. He enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to see many parts of our world. He devoted his time and energy to numerous civic and charitable organizations. He was a Mason for 56 years and a Shriner for 44 years. Henry was a past president of Temple B’nai Sholom, Huntsville, Alabama. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Elks, Kiwanis and Lions in Huntsville. After moving to San Antonio in 1984, Henry co-founded the Scottish Rite Learning Center of South Texas. The Mason's dyslexia program is used by San Antonio school districts to help children with special needs. He was a member of the Alzafar Shrine Temple, Masonic-Helion Lodge #1 A.F. & A.M., Huntsville, AL, KCCH, Honorary Member of National Sojourners, Blue Lodge and Temple Beth El. Henry moved to San Antonio in 1984 to be near his children and grandchildren; his happiest times were those spent with his family. For 39 years, he was married to his first wife, Helen Elaine Lichten Solomonson, who passed away in 1980. His second wife, Bernice Gideon Solomonson passed away this year. His sister, Louise Solomonson Rosen and her husband, Louis Rosen, preceded him in death. Henry is survived by his children, Nancy and Barry Portnoy, San Antonio; grandchildren, Stephanie Portnoy and fiancee, Cleo Li, Austin, TX, Susan and Paul Epner, Austin, TX, Stephanie and David Portnoy, Dallas, TX. Henry's three very cherished great-granddaughters are Jordan Taylor Portnoy, Alexis Elaine Portnoy and Allison Josie Epner. Survivors also include nephews, Ronald Rosen and wife, Marilyn, Henry Rosen and wife, Carol; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leo and Shirley Lichten; and numerous cousins. Henry will be missed by all his friends and family who loved him dearly. We have lost a great southern gentlemen, one with intelligence and a heart filled with kindness and love.
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Z.D. "Zeke"Lewis

November 11, 2014, 3:39 am
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LEWIS, Z D JR
MAJ US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/06/1910
DATE OF DEATH: 11/01/2001
BURIED AT: SECTION 21 SITE 567 Click to view the cemetery map
FT. SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
1520 HARRY WURZBACH ROAD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
(210) 820-3891
Z. D. “Zeke” Lewis, Jr., age 91, of San Antonio,TX died Thursday, November 1, 2001. He was a longtime parishioner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont, Texas. Mr. Lewis served in the U. S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Lauck Lewis and his daughter, Eugenia L. Mayo. He is survived by son, The Rev. John G. Lewis and his wife, Pat Bridwell, San Antonio; grandsons, Christopher Lauck Mayo, John Chapin Mayo, both of Marietta, GA; and several nieces.

LEWIS, EDITH L
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/09/1912
DATE OF DEATH: 12/24/1992
BURIED AT: SECTION 21 SITE 567
FT. SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
1520 HARRY WURZBACH ROAD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
(210) 820-3891
WIFE OF LEWIS, Z D JR
MAJ US ARMY AIR FORCES
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Edith Lewis ( 1894-1974)

November 11, 2014, 3:41 am
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LEWIS, EDITH
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/01/1894
DATE OF DEATH: 07/03/1974
BURIED AT: SECTION M SITE 2026 Click to view the cemetery map
BALTIMORE NATIONAL CEMETERY
5501 FREDERICK AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21228
(410) 644-9696
WIFE OF LEWIS, ALBERT RICHARD
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Edith Lewis ( 1931-2001)

November 11, 2014, 3:42 am
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LEWIS, EDITH
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/11/1931
DATE OF DEATH: 01/26/2001
BURIED AT: SECTION 45 ROW 33 SITE 81
LEAVENWORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY
150 MUNCIE ROAD LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
(913) 758-4105
WIFE OF LEWIS, RAYFORD D
STM3 US NAVY
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Lt. Col. Jose Victor Rodriguez, USAF Ret (March 17, 1912- November 1, 2001)

November 11, 2014, 3:45 am
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Lt. Col. Jose Victor Rodriguez, USAF Ret, age 89, of San Antonio,TX died Thursday, November 1, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Mary Rodriguez; daughters, Mary Lucinda Standridge and husband, George, Maitland, FL, Emily Joann Rosenbaum and husband, Joseph, Bette Ruth Green and husband, Steve, all of Boulder, CO; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.
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Edith Andrew Lewis

November 11, 2014, 3:46 am
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LEWIS, EDITH ANDREA
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/27/1920
DATE OF DEATH: 02/01/2001
BURIED AT: SECTION E SITE 1260
WILLAMETTE NATIONAL CEMETERY
11800 SE MT. SCOTT BOULEVARD PORTLAND, OR 97086
(503) 273-5250
WIFE OF LEWIS, ROBERT G
SGT US ARMY
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Edith B. Lewis

November 11, 2014, 3:47 am
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LEWIS, EDITH B
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/1912
DATE OF DEATH: 04/30/1982
BURIED AT: SECTION H SITE 760
BALTIMORE NATIONAL CEMETERY
5501 FREDERICK AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD 21228
(410) 644-9696
WIFE OF LEWIS, ALBERT RICHARD
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LEWIS, EDITH E \

November 11, 2014, 3:50 am
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. LEWIS, EDITH E
DATE OF BIRTH: 07/27/1928
DATE OF DEATH: 11/14/2008
BURIED AT: SECTION B-14 ROW 11 SITE 3
GARRISON FOREST VETERANS CEMETERY
11501 GARRISON FOREST RD OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
(410) 363-6090
WIFE OF LEWIS, WILLIAM P
PFC US ARMY
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Chaplain Col. Albert C. Schiff, USAF Ret (August 30, 1912-January 17, 2002)

November 11, 2014, 3:52 am
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Chaplain Col. Albert C. Schiff, USAF Ret, age 89, of San Antonio, died Thursday, January 17, 2002. A graduate of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, 1934, he was a member of the Capital University Athletic Hall of Fame. He served as a military chaplain for 22 years retiring as a Colonel from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 where he was Staff Chaplain at Lackland AFB. Chaplain Col. Schiff served Calvary Lutheran Church in San Angelo, TX on two different occasions as well as Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lexington, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Albert (Helen ) Schiff; son and daughter-in-law, David D. and Carol Schiff, Grove City, OH; grandson, Brent Schiff and wife, Sherri, and Todd Schiff and wife, Marie, all of Grove City, OH; great grandchildren, Kala Schiff and Nik Schiff.

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LEWIS, EDITH KENNEDY

November 11, 2014, 3:55 am
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LEWIS, EDITH KENNEDY
DATE OF BIRTH: 07/11/1922
DATE OF DEATH: 04/15/2003
BURIED AT: SECTION 5 SITE 241
2011 MARKET STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28403
(910) 815-4877
WIFE OF LEWIS, ARCHIE WOODROW SR
S1 US NAVY
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Edith M Lewis

November 11, 2014, 3:57 am
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LEWIS, EDITH M
T/4 WOMEN'S ARMY AUX CORPS
WORLD WAR II
DATE OF BIRTH: 09/08/1901
DATE OF DEATH: 02/18/1971
BURIED AT: SECTION I SITE 949
FT. BLISS NATIONAL CEMETERY
P.O. BOX 6342 5200 FRED WILSON AVENUE EL PASO, TX 79906
(915) 564-0201
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Wilma Lea Hewgley

November 11, 2014, 4:00 am
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Wilma Lea Hewgley of San Antonio, Texas died on Friday, January 11, 2013. She was born on March 18, 1925 in Stockdale, Texas to Don and Demi Reding. Wilma was the only child to Don Reding however, she had two half brothers, Albert and Mac and two half sisters, Christine and Ruby.

She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde A. Hewgley, and daughter, Jacqueline Anita Hewgley-Wirth and all of her brothers and sisters. Wilma completed high school at the age of 17 and moved to San Antonio, Texas where she met and married her husband of 53 years, Clyde A. Hewgley, Jr. in 1945.

Wife of a career Air Force husband, she travelled with him to many areas of the US and several foreign countries. She was a longtime Royal Ridge Garden Homes II resident in San Antonio; a Member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 8541; supporter of numerous charities, two of special interest – The Foundation for Fighting Blindness and The Humane Society. Wilma and her special friend, Fred Rodriguez, loved to dance. They could be seen dancing two or three times a week at some of the local country western clubs. Tras was one of her favorite places where she had many good friends.

She is survived by her son, Donald R. Hewgley; grandchildren, Shanna Hewgley, Brian Hewgley and Michelene Wirth; great grand children, Nicolas and Claudio Hewgley, Justin and Zachary Hix.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
MONDAY
JANUARY 21, 2013
12:00 P.M.
FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
1520 HARRY WURBACH
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LEWIS, EDITH MANN

November 11, 2014, 4:02 am
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LEWIS, EDITH MANN
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/04/1957
DATE OF DEATH: 07/31/2013
BURIED AT: SECTION 9 SITE 1625 Click to view the cemetery map
JACKSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY
4083 LANNIE ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
(904) 766-5222
WIFE OF LEWIS, RAY ANTHONY
PV1 US ARMY
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LEWIS, EDITH MARIE

November 11, 2014, 4:07 am
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LEWIS, EDITH MARIE
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/02/1920
DATE OF DEATH: 10/26/1994
BURIED AT: SECTION 43 SITE 1258
RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY
22495 VAN BUREN BOULEVARD RIVERSIDE, CA 92518
(951) 653-8417
WIFE OF LEWIS, LEE
TEC5 US ARMY
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LEWIS, EDITH MIZE

November 11, 2014, 4:11 am
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LEWIS, EDITH MIZE
1ST LT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/07/1920
DATE OF DEATH: 03/05/2004
BURIED AT: SECTION 28 SITE 554
CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
210 PRINCETON BOULEVARD RT 25 CALVERTON, NY 11933
(631) 727-5410
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Claudia D.DUKE

November 11, 2014, 4:28 am
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Claudia D. Simpson, age 91, died in her sleep December 28, 2004.San Antonio,Bexar County,TX

Born February 11, 1913 in Hallettsville, Texas, Claudia was the third child of Wm Walter and Bessie Jane Duke. Claudia grew up in San Antonio where the family moved when she was very young after the death of her father.

After her first husband, D.F. Jack Orts died, Claudia continued the General Contracting business that bore his name until she remarried Stephen H. Simpson, Jr. in 1963. For 15 of the 34 years of their marriage Claudia worked as Steve’s partner at Southwest Sound and Electronics, Inc. and assumed the responsibility of helping raise his two children, Steve III and Dana.

Claudia enjoyed life, was gifted with a head for business, penchant for detail and an eye for fashion. She was an active member of the San Antonio Executive Wives Club and Inner Wheel as well as a neighborhood garden club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen H. Simpson, Jr.; two sisters, Pat Wackerman of San Antonio and Gladys Weidel of Boerne.

She is survived by her two children, Stephen H. Simpson III and Dana M. Simpson; two grandchildren, Stephen IV and Johanna Simpson; and a niece and nephew all from San Antonio; a brother, Walter Duke; two nephews and brother-in-law from California.

Dietrick Frank "Jack" Orts, Jr
Feb. 22, 1920
Gonzales County
Texas, USA
Death: Oct. 18, 1961
San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas, USA


Family links:
Parents:
Dietrich Frank Orts (1874 - 1935)
Emma Hanke Orts (1877 - 1954)
Siblings:
August L. Orts
Frank August Orts (1904 - 1936)*
Dietrick Frank Orts (1920 - 1961)

Burial:
Sunset Memorial Park
San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas, USA

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Anne B. Lee (March 24, 1913- April 4, 2003)

November 11, 2014, 4:35 am
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Anne B. Lee, age 90, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a very loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died on Friday, April 4, 2003.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and David Way of San Antonio, TX; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sara Lee of Kansas City, KS; grandchildren, Stacy DeWall Burke and husband Tyler of Dallas, TX, Ryan David DeWall of Dallas, TX, Maggie Lee, Mollie Lee and Katie Lee of Kansas City, KS; great grandchildren, Ty and David Burke.

All will miss their mother, Grandma Annie and Winky.
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Apolonia Muniz Mata

November 11, 2014, 4:37 am
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Apolonia (Pauline) Muniz Mata, age 89, of San Antonio, died peacefully Monday, November 4, 2013 with her family by her side. Apolonia was born on February 9, 1924 in D'Hanis Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, and aunt.

Apolonia was a dedicated worker, saver and very ambitious. She loved her family, and was always there to lend a helping hand to everyone. She loved to travel with family every year and family gatherings on Christmas eve to make homemade tamales. She enjoyed dancing and listening to her sons music.

Retired from Miller Curtain Company after 45 years, she then joined her sister in a drapery business making window treatments for cliental including Spurs basketball players and coaches and many interior decorators. She was a nocturnal Adoration at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, healing prayers at St. Agnes for many years, Ladies Auxiliary-Cleto Rodriguez VFW Post 8842.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlos L. Mata; daughter, Barbara Mata Menchaca (Joe); son, Carlos Fernando Mata; sister, Maria Muniz Rodriguez; and brother, Leopoldo Muniz and wife, Frances and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

ROSARY
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 10, 2013
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING CHAPEL

PROCESSION
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
8:30 A.M.
FROM PORTER LORING
MASS
9:00 A.M.
ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
350 SUTTON

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Dr # 200, San Antonio, TX 78229 and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4222 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227.

Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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