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Norma Nell Flores
Born in San Antonio, TX on May. 3, 1947
Died Mar. 6, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Rosary: Monday Mar. 8, 2004
Mass: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
Our beloved Norma Nell entered into rest on Saturday, March 6, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Her life was filled with family and friends. She worked hard to bring the word of God into the lives of hundreds of children through her teaching of Religious Education at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. She spent her life serving the needs of her family and others through her church and community work.
Norma will be missed by all who will remember her smile and gentle ways. She will be remembered as a shining example of service to both her family and her church and her unconditional love of both.
Norma was the oldest child of Fidel and Porfiria Flores and the oldest grandchild of the Balleza Family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Porfiria B. Flores and her infant sister, Rosemary Flores.
She is survived by her father, Fidel Flores; brother Michael D. Flores and his wife, Shannon of Montgomery, AL; sister, Ruth Ann Flores of San Antonio; brother, John E. Flores and his wife, Jeanne of Lunenburg, MA; sister, Margaret L. Garcia and her husband, Timothy of San Antonio; brother, James A. Flores of San Antonio; nieces and nephews: Vanessa, Jessica, Janine, Adriana, Nicholas, Clarissa and Patrick; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
We would like to thank all of her caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James the Apostle Catholic Religious Education Program, 907 W. Theo Ave., San Antonio, TX 78225.
Max Harris Wier, Jr.
Born in San Antonio, TX on Aug. 14, 1914
Died Mar. 6, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Private
Max Harris Wier, Jr., a 5th generation Texan, born in San Antonio, Texas on August 14, 1914 passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004.
His parents were Max Harris Wier and Grace Burdette Wier. He attended Alamo Heights High School and graduated from Main Avenue High School in 1931.
In 1935 he received a BA degree in Economics from the University of Texas, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He then enrolled in Law School at UT and received his law degree in 1938. After graduation, Max became his father’s partner in the law firm of Wier and Wier in San Antonio. The firm was engaged in insurance law, adjusting and general practice. The firm represented USAA, Government Employees Insurance Co and Government Personnel Employees. Max took charge of all claims litigation.
On July 27, 1940, he married
Grace Adele Hargis, daughter of Dr. William Huard Hargis and Grace Norton Hargis.
During WW II, he took a leave of absence to serve in the US Army for 39 months. He was a special agent working under the Provost Marshall’s office doing investigative work. He was assigned to the Security Intelligence Corps, a group of attorneys doing investigations in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. He was stationed in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Oklahoma City.
After the war, he returned to his law practice in San Antonio and built a home in Terrell Hills. Max, Grace Adele and his parents became founding members of Trinity Baptist Church in June of 1949. In August of that year, Max was left a widower with 3 small children when Grace Adele died from polio during an outbreak of the disease, which also killed her unborn child, her brother, and a nephew. Three other family members survived their bout with polio.
Max shouldered the responsibilities of being a single parent as he continued his law practice.
On November 1, 1951, he married
Mary Elizabeth Sheldon, daughter of Joseph Smith Sheldon and Julia Burns Sheldon.
In 1953, he went to work full time at USAA, joining his father in the Claims Department. Equipped with an excellent background of knowledge and practical experience in claims, he rolled up his sleeves and tackled a 5-week backlog of claims in the office. His father assigned him the additional duty of handling personal service claims for members bringing claims directly to the home office – a job for which he was uniquely qualified because of his pleasant personality and unfailing good humor. Like his father, he would develop into one of the industry’s real experts in the claims field.
In 1958 he became Manager of the USAA Claims division and traveled around the world helping to set up USAA claims offices to better manage the Association’s worldwide membership.
In 1961, he became Vice-President of the Claims division and in 1969 was named Senior Vice President – Claims, with responsibilities for world wide claims operations. He was an industry leader in claims administration and litigation.
He was a founding member of both the Federation of Insurance Council and the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Following his retirement in 1978, he enjoyed traveling and occasionally played golf, “but only on days ending in Y!”
Max was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, The Town Club of San Antonio (founding member), the San Antonio Country Club, the Exchange Club, and the Rotary Club of San Antonio. He was a founding member and past president of Seven Oaks Country Club. He also held memberships in the San Antonio and Texas Bar Associations. He enjoyed his long association with the Poker Club, a group of couples who for 45 years met once a month for dinner and a friendly game of cards.
Max loved his family. He set high moral standards for his children and constantly stressed honesty and treating others kindly and fairly. He appreciated humor and always had a funny story ready to tell. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather; a well-liked and respected boss; and a good and caring friend to many. We will all miss him very much.
He is survived by Mary Elizabeth Wier, his wife of 51 years along with 4 children and their spouses: Dr. Leighton Wier and wife Linda, Ronald Wier and wife Mary Ellen, Vicki Gilbert and husband Tracy, and Max Wier III and wife Anne. He had 9 grand children: Matt Wier, Brad Wier, Mary Wier Ferguson and husband Charles, Bailey Wier, Zachary Wier, Kim Gilbert, Gene Gilbert, Max Wier IV, and Molly Wier. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister– in- law Judge Joe and Gene Aubrey Briscoe of Devine, Texas and sister- in- laws Lee Hargis, Lucille Strange, and Ann Sims of San Antonio, as well as 16 nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers: Al Kirsling; Brig. Gen. Robert F. McDermott, Louis Haring, Dr. Claude Nabers, Charles Weber, Edward Ryan, Dr. William Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to YMCA Camp Flaming Arrow, P.O. Box 770, Hunt, TX 78024-0770.
Alexander Di Caro, Sr.
Born in Gary, IN on Sep. 15, 1917
Died Mar. 5, 2004 and resided in Poteet, TX.
Service: Wednesday Mar. 10, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National cemetery
Alexander, “Alex” Di Caro, Sr., born September 15, 1917 passed away at the ranch near Poteet, Friday, March 5, 2004 at the age 86.
He was a life member of Harding-Concordia Lodge No. 345 AF & AM since 1949.
Mr. Di Caro was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholos and Rose Di Caro; brother, Joseph Di Caro; and sister, Anna Ross.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Di Caro; sisters, Mary Irvin and Catherine Gallo; son A.J. Di Caro, Jr.; daughter, Margaret M. Di Caro; grandchildren, Bryan S. Di Caro and Tina, Gregory S. Di Caro and Amber, Douglas Di Caro and Tillie, Dennis Di Caro, and Dora Ann Kemley and Scott; great grandchildren, Douglas, Jr., Michael, Mandy, Paul, Matthew, Teraleah, Anggie and Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arabia Shrine Temple to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 20625, Houston, TX 77225.
Mary Blair Rowan
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Jul. 15, 1913
Died Mar. 3, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: No Visitation
Memorial Rosary: Friday Mar. 5, 2004
Memorial Mass: Saturday Mar. 6, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
cemetery: Private
Mary Blair Rowan, born in Pittsburgh, PA July 15, 1913, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in San Antonio.
She graduated from Loretta Heights School for Girls in Louisville, KY and Saint Elizabeth’s Nursing School.
She served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps at Fort Knox, KY where she met her husband, Richard. As an Army wife, she moved every 18 months, traveling with 5 children over the east coast, mid-west, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Mary devoted her life to God, her church, and her family. She belonged to St. Elizabeth’s Guild at St. Pius X and St. Peter St. Joseph Children’s Home Auxiliary. She gave her time and care to help the disadvantaged and poor.
During the Vietnam War, she worked as a volunteer on the burn ward at Brooke Army Medical Hospital. Her love of life, her warmth and her fun loving nature, was enjoyed by all who knew her or met her briefly.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Col. Richard A. Blair; sons, Anthony Blair and James Blair; and husband, Col. Edwin Rowan.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Donovan and husband Richard; son, Chuck Blair and spouse, Kate Rux, all of San Antonio; son, Richard Blair of Arlington, TX; twin sister, Margaret and husband Col. Jim Wright both of San Antonio; brother, Alfred Reid of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Christine Spurlock, James, Nelson and Lauren Blair and their mother, Marguerite Nelson, and Pam Stone; great grandchildren, Audrey, Charles and Jack Spurlock; numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
The family would like to thank Henry Dixon with Vitas Hospice and all their caring staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter St. Joseph Children’s Home, 919 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX 78210.
Baldemar C. Ramirez
Born in Charco-Goliad, TX on Oct. 14, 1923
Died Mar. 4, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Mar. 7, 2004
Rosary: Monday Mar. 8, 2004
Mass: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National cemetery
Baldemar C. Ramirez, age 80, of San Antonio, Texas, devoted husband and loving father of five sons, died Thursday, March 4, 2004.
He was born in 1923 in Charco-Goliad, TX.
Mr. Ramirez served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a civil service employee at Ft. Sam Houston for 34 years.
He is survived by his wife, Alicia V. Ramirez; son, Baldemar V. Ramirez and wife, Martha of Irving, TX; son, Jose A. Ramirez and wife, Olivia of Sparta, NJ; son, Hector V. Ramirez and wife, Connie of San Antonio; son, Robert V. Ramirez of San Antonio; son, Ricardo V. Ramirez and wife, Lydia of San Antonio; 8 grandsons and 11 granddaughters; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Alvino Ramirez; sister, Ophelia Sanchez; sister, Elena Ortiz; sister, Jesusa Ramirez; sister, Guadalupe Ramirez, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tyrus F. Koch
Born in D'Hanis, Texas on Jul. 16, 1919
Died Mar. 6, 2004 and resided in Bulverde, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
Graveside Service: Wednesday Mar. 10, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Tyrus F. Koch of Bulverde, TX, age 84 passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004. He was from the pioneer family of D’Hanis, TX his parents were Ferinand and Louisa Koch.
He was employed with AT&T; for 36 years. Tyrus is survived by his wife of 50 years, A. Frances Koch; son Kevin Tyrus and his wife Leslie; daughter, Missy Diharce and her husband Ron all of Bulverde, TX; brother, Marvin P. Koch; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Louise Marie Price
Born in Jamiaca-Queens, NY on Nov. 6, 1924
Died Mar. 5, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Mar. 7, 2004
Rosary: Sunday Mar. 7, 2004
Service: Monday Mar. 8, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Mission Burial Park South
Louise Marie Price, born November 6, 1924 in Jamaica-Queens, NY, passed away peacefully at her home in San Antonio Friday, March 5, 2004.
Louise graduated in 1941 from Central Islip High School in Long Island, NY. She helped the war effort during WW II constructing war planes. She graduated in 1967 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and worked at Santa Rosa Hospital until her retirement in 1989.
In her retirement she loved gardening, cooking, reading, traveling and enjoyed her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Albert L. Price.
She is survived by her children, Virginia Dunnam, Steve Price, John Price, Mary Brenner, Tom Price, Michael Price, and Deborah Price; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Yolanda Harvey and her husband, Dusty; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary Charline Mims
Born in Edmond, OK on Jun. 3, 1921
Died Mar. 6, 2004 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
Family Graveside: Wednesday Mar. 10, 2004
Memorial Service: Wednesday Mar. 10, 2004
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park
Mary Charline Mims, age 82, of San Antonio, died Saturday, March 6, 2004.
Mrs. Mims was born in Edmond, Oklahoma, June 3, 1921 to Dr. Charles Leo McGehee and Mary Wantland McGehee.
She was the Valedictorian of the 1937 class at Thomas Jefferson High School, a graduate (cum laude) of the University of Texas at Austin, class of 1941 and a graduate of Trinity University, class of 1962. She financed her graduate school education making and selling ceramic salt and pepper shakers shaped like the Alamo.
Mrs. Mims served on the faculty of San Antonio College for twenty-four and a half years where she taught microbiology and general biological sciences. Mary Charline loved to teach future nurses, teachers and doctors. She helped to promote equal pay for women professors, long before it became popular.
Mrs. Mims was a member of Chi-Omega Sorority, past president of the San Antonio Alumni of Phi-Beta-Kappa and a member of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
Some of her interests and hobbies included pottery, ceramics, wine making and flower arranging. In her retirement years she taught ceramics at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
preceded in death by her husband Dr. James L. Mims, Jr. in 1995.
Mrs. Mims is survived by three sons and their families: Dr. James L. Mims, III and his wife Martha; Charles L. Mims and wife Emily W., of San Antonio and Dr. Robert Lewis Mims of Arlington, TX.; five grandchildren, Julie Elizabeth Coombes, Lisa Marie Mims, Christopher J. Mims, Charles W. (Billy) Mims and 2nd Lt. Brian J. Mims (United States Army).
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to: Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, or the American Parkinson’s Association.
