Glenn Floyd Graham, Sr.
1935 – 2017
Glenn Floyd Graham, Sr., of Pipe Creek, age 82 yrs. passed away Sunday, March 12, in San Antonio.
A Visitation will be 5 pm to 8 pm, Friday, March 17, at Grimes Funeral Chapel-Bandera.
Funeral services will be held 10 am, Saturday, March 18, at Crossroads Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Walts, officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Rest cemetery in Medina.
Manuel G. Flores
1929-2017
Manuel G. Flores, 89, of Bandera passed away Thursday March 30, 2017 at home.
He was born in San Antonio on April 10, 1929.
He is survived by his sister, Sister Mary Louise Hernandez O.S.B. and two nephews: Walter M. Johnson and Richard F. Hernandez.
Manuel was a veteran and a very active member of our community. He was a long time resident of Bandera, was Director of the Senior Center and upon retirement, he opened the Ridge Route Nursery & Aviary.
With his gracious smile and gentle manner, he had won our affection and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
May he rest in Peace in the Arms of our Lord.
His Funeral will be held at St-Stanislaus Catholic Church, 311 Seventh Street Bandera on Thursday, April 6 at noon.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Jan Abbott
2017
Celebration of life for Jan Abbott, on Saturday, April 8 at 2 pm.
Friends & loved ones please join us at Flip's home, 316 Back Acres West, off Highway 16 in Kerrville.
For more information please call Dixie at 830-510-6423 or Loraine at 830-895-0407.
Mary A. Kalka
1940-2017
Mary A. Kalka (née Scruggs) was called into the Hands of Our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 9. Mary was born on December 27, 1940, to Alice and J.M. Scruggs of Bandera, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother J.M. Scruggs, and grandson Ryan Paul Jonas.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 57 years - Samuel R. Kalka; children: Phyllis Jonas (Richard), Rhea Kalka (Judy), Steve Kalka (Jean), Pam Loper (Jimmy) and Joe Kalka (Loretta); grandchildren: Kelly Jonas, Samuel Kalka III, Cody Kalka, Jay Kalka, Clint Kalka (Samantha), Amber Ford (Doug), KaraLea Loper, Dana Loper, Lana Loper, Brandon Loper, Mary Ann Kalka, Bobby Joe Kalka, Taylor Kalka and Makenzie Kalka; great grandchild Erin Ford and one on the way; brother: Robert B. Scruggs.
Mary was fun loving, fearless and always had a smile on her face. She never met a stranger. Her happiest moments were spent with her family, especially backyard BBQs with her kids and grandkids. As much as she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, her rock was her beloved husband, Sam and their faith.
A visitation at 6 pm and Rosary at 7 pm will be held on Thursday, April 20 at Sunset Northwest, 6321 Bandera Rd, San Antonio. Viewing will begin at 11:30 am with the Funeral Mass beginning at 12 noon on Friday, April 21 at St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church, 6150 Roft Rd, San Antonio. Internment will follow at Cordi-Marion Resurrection cemetery, 11624 Culebra #501, San Antonio (Next to Taft High School). A meal will follow at Church Hall, 6150 Rot Road, San Antonio.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to The Ryan Jonas Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Helotes Ag Booster Club, PO Box 212, Helotes, Tx 78023.
Justin Davis Rogers
1971-2017
Justin Davis Rogers, 45, of Pipe Creek, passed away March 14 in Pipe Creek. He was born in Houston on June 1, 1971 to William James and Beverly Jean Rogers Jr.
Justin enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers. He couldn’t carry a tune, but loved karaoke. Everyone listening was very patient with him. Justin had a kind heart and a strong faith. No matter where he lived, he attended the nearest church regardless of denomination.
Justin is survived by his mother, Beverly Jean Rogers of Pipe Creek; brothers William Christopher Rogers and wife Shelleena of Castroville, Eric McGuire Rogers of San Tan Valley, AZ and (twin) Jason Laird Rogers of Houston; aunt Barbara Reed; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Justin was predeceased by his father, William James Rogers Jr, maternal grandparents Tony and Lillie Traugott and paternal grandparents William and “Leo” Rogers.
A Rosary is scheduled for 3:30 pm, Friday, April 21 with Mass at 4 pm at St Victor’s Chapel, 10514 Park Road 37 West in Lakehills with Reverend John Nolan officiating. Internment will follow at Pipe Creek cemetery. Services will include a memorial service for Justin’s father, William James Rogers Jr, who passed away last year.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the charity of your choice.
Harper Lee Jacoby
1946 - 2017
Harper Lee Jacoby, our beloved husband and father, passed away early in the morning on Monday, March 27, in a San Antonio hospital at the age of 70 years.
Harper was born August 14, 1946 in Kerrville, one of two sons born to Milton and Mary Corine Talley Jacoby.
In 1964, Harper graduated from Bandera High School.
He spent six months in Army basic training and then served in the Texas National Guard for six years.
On March 2, 1966 he married
his sweetheart, Peggy Louise Ricks at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville.
Harper went to work at Southwest Research Institute in 1971 and worked there for many years.
He then went to work for IHI Southwest Technologies, retiring in August 2004.
In 1971, he became a licensed private pilot. Harper loved to fly and owned many airplanes including his current airplane, a 1942 Piper Cub, which he especially loved.
Harper was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Milton Jacoby.
Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Ricks Jacoby of Castroville and his son, Jeffrey A. Jacoby of Mobile, Alabama and many friends.
Visitation was Friday, March 31, at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home followed by A Celebration of Harper's Life and Interment at St. Louis Catholic cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Harper's memory to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.
Cathy Lee Clamon
1956-2017
Cathy Lee Clamon passed peacefully at her home in Bandera, Texas on Saturday, April 15. She was born in Corpus Christi at the Naval Hospital to the parents of Loyd and Alice Gardner on May 26, 1956.
Cathy’s adventurous spirit began as a child traveling with her father, who was in the United States Navy. She was interested in all kinds of things her dad was doing, including welding. Although her dad was often gone for months on the ship, she learned to cook, sew, work the animals and take care of herself living with her mother and sister.
Cathy’s adventures continued as she traveled from Texas to Gordon, Nebraska, calling both, “her home!” Her independent soul and savvy business nature served her well, as she went from being one of Haliburton’s first women cross country truck drivers, to becoming a wife and mother, to owning a nursery business, to owning and operating a healthcare business after she received her Bachelor’s in nursing, and then finally to investing in real estate. One of her most proud accomplishments was owning and operating the River Front Motel until shortly before her passing.
Cathy was in a car accident and lost her sight, but this never held her back. Her ability to visualize what needed to be done and to continue to prosper was far superior to those that had 20/20 vision. She continued to thrive and was inspired by the song, “Live like You Are Dying”, by Tim McGraw. She never passed up an opportunity to share her love with others, as witnessed through her “open door policy” in her home and the many celebrations she hosted for holidays.
Although Cathy loved doing many things, her real love was for her two children, Candice and Chas. She gave them the ability to work hard, help one another, and to continue to laugh and love in whatever adversity one confronts in life.
Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Loyd Gardner; her mother, Alice; her Uncle Dale and Aunt Louise; and Brother Lloyd. She is survived by her children, Candice (Gunnar) Witt; and Chas Hunter; Aunt Lois (Bob) Milliard and numerous other cousins and family who will miss her dearly.
Cathy’s Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 22 at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera, with Rev. Joe Walts officiating. There will be a gathering after the services at Cathy’s house, located at 1002 Cypress Street, for friends and family who would like to attend.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to one of the following charities in memory of Cathy Clamon: Arthur Nagel Community Clinic, www.nagelclinic.org; Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually Impaired, www.lvib.org; Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, www.afb.org; Warriors Heart, www.warriorsheart.com; Navy Seal Foundation,
Lester Thomas 'Tom' Dethrow
Interment Scheduled
1943-2016
Lester Thomas 'Tom' Dethrow, 72, of Bandera, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
Interment will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, April 12 at Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery with full military honors.
Exact shelter location will not be known until April 11.
Those planning to attend may call Glenna at 830-688-9880 on April 11 or check the roster at Ft. Sam Houston upon arrival.
