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Day by day you were a warm and caring kind of husband,
a man who freely shared himself with me.
Day by day you worked to build the life we had together
and made it everything that it could be.
Day by day you were the kind of man who kept his promises,
who tried to make a difference with his life.
And day by day, as years have flown and love kept us ever close,
I was so very proud to be your wife.
Robert S. Hemmick
Born in Chicago, IL on Nov. 8, 1920
Died Jan. 18, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial Service: Saturday Jan. 28, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
Robert S. Hemmick was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 8, 1920 and entered rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2006.
He attended Northwestern University and Illinois Institute of Technology. His major was Mechanical Engineering. While attending school, Mr. Hemmick worked part-time in the Engineering Department of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company. The Chicago subway system was being constructed at that time, and he worked on that project. He then worked for General Motors in conjunction with the Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engine Company in Franklin Park, Illinois.
During World War II he entered the Army Air Corps and came to San Antonio, Texas at Randolph Field. While training in San Antonio, he met his future wife, Edna Boerner. They were married
in 1944 in New York City. Following the war, they returned to the Alamo City to make their home.
Mr. Hemmick joined the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1952 as an agent. In 1962 he became the General Agent for the company. Under his direction, the South Texas Agency became one of the leading agencies of the company. The agency received recognition not only from the Massachusetts Mutual, but also from the life insurance industry. Mr. Hemmick was an innovator in agency management, and was a speaker nationally on the subject of sales management.
Mr. Hemmick became interested in computers and in their possible use in sales management. In the 1960’s he developed a computerized system for use in sales and agency management for his agency. The Mass Mutual later adopted this system on a national basis. He was also consultant to the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in the development of a computer system for the entire company. Mr. Hemmick retired as the General Agent of the South Texas Agency in 1983.
Mr. Hemmick has held offices and been on the Board of Directors of many local, state and national insurance organizations. In addition, his civic activities in San Antonio covered a wide range of community service. Over the years, he has served in the following organizations: Chairman, Downtown YMCA Building Committee; President, San Antonio YMCA; Board of Directors, San Antonio Heart Association; Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries; Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of America; Chairman, San Antonio Symphony Fund Drive; Board of Directors, San Antonio Symphony; Chairman, San Antonio United Way Fund Drive; President, United Way of San Antonio; Board of Directors, Texas United Way; Director, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; Chairman, KLRN Auction; Board of Directors, Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; and Trustee, Southwest Research Institute.
Mr. Hemmick was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna, but is survived by his second wife Betty Alden White; his children, Robert S. Hemmick, Jr., MD and wife Rebecca, S. Rod Hemmick, John E. Hemmick and wife Kay, William M. Hemmick and wife Susie, Elizabeth C. Weyman and husband Roland; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Joan "Joanie" Louise Buck Mikkelson
Born in Sauk Centre, MN on Dec. 1, 1935
Died Jan. 14, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Mrs. Joan Louise Buck "Joanie" Mikkelson - Joanie Mikkelson, of San Antonio, Texas, died January 14, 2006, at the age of 70. Born in Sauk Centre, MN, December 1, 1935, Joanie grew up in Little Falls, MN, and also resided in Corpus Christi, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Robert Francis Mikkelson; parents, Cliff and Marjorie Buck; an infant brother; and grandparents "J.C." and May Patience of Little Falls, MN.
Joanie is survived by brother, Jack Buck; daughters and families; JoDee and John Doyle; JoLee and Mark Keefer; and Mia Bowman; seven grandchildren, seven nephews, four nieces, and three beloved cats.
Dorothy Jersig
Born in Dallas, TX on Feb. 9, 1918
Died Jan. 26, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Jan. 29, 2006
SERVICE: Monday Jan. 30, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Mission Burial Park South
Dorothy “Dot” Jersig of San Antonio, Texas passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the age of 87. She was born February 9, 1918 in Dallas, Texas.
She was a member of the Daughters of the King at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and was an avid reader.
Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John E. Jersig.
She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Toland and husband, Ron of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Joyce Chesher and husband, Jack of Mineral Wells, Texas; son, John Jersig, Jr. and wife Phyllis of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Sheri Pascale and husband, Paul of San Antonio, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Miriam Jersig of Elgin, Texas; and sister-in-law, Dora Deene O’Brien.
Johnnie Lee Haley
Born in San Antonio, Texas on Jun. 13, 1914
Died Jan. 25, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Friday Jan. 27, 2006
Service: Saturday Jan. 28, 2006
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: San Jose Burial Park
Johnnie Lee Haley went into the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the age of 91, while at Regent Care Center.
She was born on June 13, 1914 in San Antonio. Her vivacious and fun-loving spirit was loved by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jim Butler and W.C. Haley; brother, Harold Haley; and sister, Thelma Stone. Survivors: sister, Dorothy H. Altwein; niece, Kathi A. Fischer and husband, Don, all of San Antonio, TX; great nephew, Barrett Fischer, College Station; nephews, D. Michael Haley and wife, Gloria, Marble Falls, TX and Pat Haley, Boerne, TX; niece, Charlene and husband, Bobby Jendry, Columbus, Ohio; great niece, Kristi Jendry, Woody Creek, CO; friends and loved ones.
Johnnie Lee touched the lives of many while working at Newt Godfree, Ancira Winton Chevrolet as the switchboard operator and at Sears Catalogue Sales.
She served her Lord well at Aldersgate United Methodist Church and in the Emmaus, Care Bexar Community. We celebrate her life and love for her family, friends and Lord Jesus Christ.
Verena Lawler Garvey
Born in Junction, TX on Feb. 13, 1909
Died Jan. 25, 2006 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: No Service
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Junction City cemetery
Verena Lawler Garvey passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. She was predeceased by her husband, Wallace Lawrence Garvey.
She was born in Junction, Texas, on February 13, 1909 to Arthur Oran Lawler and Lula (Olive Louisa) Lawler.
She was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Junction, Texas.
She was a graduate of Junction public schools. She attended the Baylor College at Belton, Texas in 1925 and attended Draughons Business College in San Antonio, Texas in 1928.
She had served in the Olmos Park City Council for 14 years in 1983 through 1997.
She is survived by her brother, William Clayton Lawler.
Tillie Roel Cadena
Born in San Antonio, TX
Died Dec. 21, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
ROSARY: Monday Dec. 26, 2005
MASS: Tuesday Dec. 27, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: San Jose Burial Park
Tillie Roel Cadena expired from this earth peacefully on December 21, 2005 to reside in God’s heavenly kingdom.
Tillie was born in San Antonio, Texas. She retired from Foley’s after 14 years of dedicated service.
Tillie was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings.
Survivors: brother, Charles (Margie) Roel; sister-in-law, Julia Roel; caring nieces, Theresa (Eduardo) Sanchez and Gloria C. Hinojosa; beloved grandnephew and great grandnephew, David Edward (Susie) Sanchez and David, Jr.; nieces, Nora (Louis) Guzman, Gloria Roel, Sylvia Roel, Mary Jane (Clayton) Martin, Yolanda (Jesse) Juarez and Laura Roel; nephews, Robert (Geri) Roel, Victor (Mary) Roel, Gilbert Roel and Daniel Roel; other grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Daniel Wayne Gable
Born in Tippo, Mississippi on Jul. 4, 1938
Died Dec. 21, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Visitation: Tuesday Dec. 27, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Daniel Wayne Gable, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. Originally born in Tippo, Mississippi, he had lived in Texas for 43 years.
He is survived by his sons Michael Gable, Wesley Gable, Richard Gable, and Clark Gable; two sisters, Nina Bavenport and Judy Hunsucker; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Gable and his mother, Earline Hawkins.
Robert James Barragy
Born in Rockwell, Iowa on Jan. 14, 1938
Died Dec. 16, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary North
Robert James Barragy, born on January 14, 1938 in Rockwell, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2005 at the age of 67.
Robert graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Mason City, IA, and served in the USAF from 1957-1978. He attained a B.A. from Texas Lutheran University in 1997 and retired from Getronics Government Services, Inc. in 2002.
He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. His parents, James Thomas Barragy and Arlene McDonough Barragy, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda Sanders Barragy; his mother-in-law, Mary Sanders; 6 children, Marcia Barragy Shelton and her husband Lane of Lavernia, David J. Barragy and his wife Joan of Olive Branch, MS, Msgt. Douglas R. Barragy and his wife Stephanie of Wasilla, AK, James D. Sheerin of Austin, Cynthia Sheerin Thomas and her husband Mitchell of San Antonio, and Stacy Sheerin Lesieur and her husband Robert of Austin; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Shelton Biela and her husband Shaun, Dianna Shelton, Christopher and Amanda Barragy, Austin and Kathlynn Thomas, Hannah, Sabrina, and Maxwell Barragy, and Ava and Andrew Lesieur; 1 great-grandchild, Alyssa Biela; a brother, Joseph Barragy and his wife Mary of Mason City, IA; a sister, Margaret Olson and her husband Larry of Buffalo, MN; an uncle, Robert Barragy and his wife Florence of Port Charlotte, FL; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Mesothelioma Cancer Research Foundation of America, 5716 Corsa Avenue, Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91362, or to the charity of your choice.
Sidney Ozer
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jul. 13, 1913
Died Dec. 21, 2005 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Service: Friday Dec. 23, 2005
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
cemetery: Beth El Memorial Gardens
Sidney Ozer age 92, of San Antonio, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 1, 1913.
A visit to San Antonio was a blessing when his aunt Ella Weiner arranged a blind date with Winnie Heubaum.
His move to Texas followed in 1941. They married
on June 4, 1941 and spent 57 beautiful years together.
Sid was twice a recipient of the Jewish Federation’s President’s Award, and was active over the years in multiple organizations in both the Jewish and general community, including Golden Manor where he was a member of the Founding Board in 1968, Temple Beth-El, Foster Grandparents, and the Brandeis Book Fair.
He has served on the national Board of Myriam’s Dream an organization involved in helping the aged and handicapped in Israel and around the world.
Additionally, he was a tireless and dedicated fundraiser for decades. He was a member of the Blue Bird Auxiliary at Methodist Hospital for over 15 years.
Sid will be remembered for his giving of Susan B. Anthony dollars and his great sense of humor.
Winnie preceded him in death on October 12, 1998. Survivors in San Antonio, son, Michael and wife, Patricia; grandsons, Zachary and Joshua; in Austin, son, Robert and wife, Janet Dewey and grandchildren, Hannah, Nora and Benjamin; brothers, Beryl Ozer of Monroe Township, NJ and Harold Ozer and wife, Rhea of Delray Beach, FL.
Pallbearers: Russell Davis, Steven Andrew Davis, Mark Freedman, Sid Lestz, Joshua Ozer, Zachary Ozer, Harold Vexler, Jack Vexler and Stuart Vexler.
In addition to the charities listed, memorial contributions may be made to Myriam's Dream, c/o: Robert Kraus, 907 Four Seasons Drive, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
