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San Antonio College prepares next generation of funeral directors with first mortuary on campus
Read full article: San Antonio College prepares next generation of funeral directors with first mortuary on campusSan Antonio College Mortuary opened for business to the public on June 3. The college has created a unique learning experience for its students to get a full understanding of how to prepare families for their loved ones' final goodbye.
Public memorial service announced for San Antonio fire lieutenant who died of cancer
Read full article: Public memorial service announced for San Antonio fire lieutenant who died of cancerA public memorial service will be held Wednesday for a San Antonio fire lieutenant who recently passed away following a battle with occupational cancer.
Funeral services set for San Antonio legends Buddy Meyer and Gary DeLaune
Read full article: Funeral services set for San Antonio legends Buddy Meyer and Gary DeLauneFamilies of legendary broadcaster Gary DeLaune and former St. Maryās basketball player, coach and athletic director Buddy Meyer have announced funeral services for the two San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame members.
PHOTOS: 60 years ago, JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald had funerals on same day
Read full article: PHOTOS: 60 years ago, JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald had funerals on same dayLee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, but it might not be an obvious fact to many that Oswald and Kennedy actually had their respective funerals on the same day.
George Floyd funeral services scheduled June 9 in Houston
Read full article: George Floyd funeral services scheduled June 9 in HoustonThe funeral for George Floyd, who died while being arrested in Minneapolis last week, will be held June 9 in Houston, a family attorney said. A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis this Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., according to Ben Crump. Floydās brother pleads for peace, President Trump takes combative toneThe funeral in Houston, where Floyd grew up, will be at 11 a.m. CT, Crump said at a news conference Monday. āWe want to make sure that the family is safe, that the movement is safe,ā Acevedo said. āWe want to make sure that the family knows that weāre here for them and we support them at this time.ā
Viewing to take place Monday for fallen Alamo Colleges police officer
Read full article: Viewing to take place Monday for fallen Alamo Colleges police officerA viewing will take place on Monday for a fallen Alamo Colleges Police Department officer. Published: May 11, 2020, 8:04 amIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
Mission Park funeral home offers āspecial servicesā for families affected by the coronavirus
Read full article: Mission Park funeral home offers āspecial servicesā for families affected by the coronavirusMission Park funeral home offers āspecial servicesā for families affected by the coronavirusIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
Hundreds mourn District Judge Ray Olivarri
Read full article: Hundreds mourn District Judge Ray OlivarriSAN ANTONIO ā An overflow crowd of mourners filled the Church of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday to pay final respects to State District Judge Ray Olivarri, 64, who died last week following a lengthy battle with cancer. āAnd if giving somebody a second chance came across as not being tough, he dealt with it.āJudge Ray Olivarri dies after long battle with cancerāHis goal was how to truly help a person, to do justice,ā said Fr. āHis passion was to help others,ā Munoz said as he remembered Olivarri as a man who always put others first - a man who truly loved his family. During the service, Administrative District Judge Ron Rangel presented the family with a state seal, noting that a component in the seal reflected his friend, Judge Olivarri. Friends, family gather to remember Judge Ray Olivarri; Funeral to be held ThursdayāThereās an olive branch that represents peace," Rangel said.
Funeral services for SAISD officer Cliff Martinez
Read full article: Funeral services for SAISD officer Cliff MartinezSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio Independent School District Officer Cliff Martinez, who was hit and killed by two suspects in a car while working off-duty as a security guard at an IHOP, will have his funeral services on Tuesday morning. Martinez was killed Dec. 21 after a fight inside the Southeast Side IHOP escalated outside. He was assaulted by the two men before they both got into a vehicle and ran him over on purpose, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Visitation Monday for SAISD officer killed outside restaurant2 arrested after off-duty SAISD officer killed outside IHOP, police sayServices for Martinez are set for 10:15 a.m. at Community Bible Church, at 2477 N. Loop 1604 E.The service will include the retirement of his badge number, a 21-gun salute, and a Eagle flyover. The Cliff Martinez Memorial Scholarship will honor the fallen officer, who worked in the districtās police department for 28 years.