Obituary

David Luna Guerrero, our beloved Dad and Grandfather (Yaya), was called by our Heavenly Father on June 24, 2020, at the age of 67. He was raised in San Marcos, Texas, where he was born to Feliberto and Maria DeLuna Guerrero on May 2, 1953.

Patricia Maureen Schwettmann of Wimberley died on June 17, 2020. She is survived by her husband Gerald, her sister and brother-in-law, her daughters, her son-in-law, her daughter-in-law, her granddaughters, her sister-in-law, nieces, and nephew. A celebration of life will be held sometime in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lupus Research Alliance by visiting lupusresearch.org. Services are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

Arthur Darcy Carroll, known to most as A.D., a long-time resident of San Marcos, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the age of 83 at home surrounded by his family and his beloved Boxers Sammie and Houston. He was born in Sonora, Texas on June 9, 1937 to William Arthur & Mayme Carroll.

We commend our beloved Edward Joseph De La Rosa, 54 into the hands of our Lord. Eddie, a native of San Marcos, Texas was born on May 9, 1966 to Maria Espinoza and John De La Rosa, Jr. Eddie graduated from San Marcos High in 1985. He earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. He married the love and the best gift of his life, Ynette Clark, and lived in San Antonio. Eddie was employed at Randolph Air Force Base.

Isaac Jeremiah Deleon, 16yrs., resident of San Marcos, Texas, passed away June 18, 2020 in San Marcos, TX.

Jack Edward Mercer, 76, of Fentress, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2020. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in Lockhart, Texas, with a reception following at the Tri-Community Civic Center in Prairie Lea, Texas. The family requests that people make donations to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (www.tpwf.org) to honor Jack’s love of the outdoors and service to the people of the State of Texas or Harwood Baptist Church, P.O. Box 93, Harwood, TX 78632, in lieu of sending flowers. Services are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

Catalina “Katey” Rodriguez, 92, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2020. She joins her parents, Leonardo and Andrea Alvarado Vasquez, her loving husband of 51 years, Juan S. Rodriguez, beloved son Benjamin Rodriguez, son-in-law Carlos Tijerina, and grandchildren Rebecca and John Luke Rodriguez. Also giving her a heavenly welcome are sisters Teresa, Santos and Mary Vasquez, Felipa Rizk, and brothers, Tito and Jimmy Vasquez. Survivors left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Mary Sylvia Tijerina, sons, John Rodriguez & Nancy, Leroy Rodriguez & Glenna, Albert Rodriguez & Ramona, daughter-in-law Christina Rodriguez and the last of her siblings, Rosa Acosta. Grandchildren who will miss their Meemaw/Momo are Claudia Tijerina, Collin (Gretchen) Bond, Sarah Rodriguez, Ethan and Avery Rodriguez, and Madison Mendez as well as great-grandchildren Caleb, Keaton and Kalee Bond, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Martha G. Villanueva, 77, of San Marcos, Texas, passed away June 21, 2020. She was born January 30, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, to Fidencio and Benita Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her husband Juventude Villanueva. She is survived by her siblings Pauline Hernandez, Petra Gonzales, and Joe Gonzales; children Gilbert Villanueva, Daniel Gonzales, and Carol Gonzales; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos with Services immediately following. Services are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Estela Cerda Castro at the age of 87.

Diana Wood, 77, of San Marcos, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. A memorial mass was held on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos. Her family has asked that donations in Diana’s memory be sent to The Hays County Food Bank. Services were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

Irene Rangel Guerra, 82, of San Marcos, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Visitation was held on Friday, June 19 at Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. Mass was held on Saturday, June 20 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Marcos, followed by interment at the San Marcos City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

Baltazar Urrutia, 44yrs., resident of San Marcos, Texas, passed away June 14, 2020 in Kyle, TX.