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Kenneth Herber Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Herber, born February 26, 1956 passed away May 11, 2013 at the age of 57 after a courageous battle against cancer. Kenny was born and raised in San Antonio. He graduated from Winston Churchill High School in 1974. Kenny was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather who showed his family the importance of hard work, respect for all people, love and support for each other. Kenny was preceded in death by his father James W. Herber and is survived by his wife, Beverly Herber; daughters, Jennifer Thomas and Jessi Hooks (Demetrice); grandchildren, Jordan and Jassmyn Thomas, Amaya, Amani and Alaya Hooks; mother, Gloria J. Miller (Steve); brother, Charles Herber (Christina); sisters, Pattie McWilliams (Steve) and Cheryl Coman (Ty); numerous brother and sister in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kenny worked at USAA for 15 years in the Maintenance and Carpentry Department and the last 10 years for Bexar Modifications, Inc., where he remodeled and installed equipment to make homes more handicap accessible.
A Memorial Service will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 610 Avalon,
San Antonio at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the
Cancer Care Center of South Texas for cancer research at 100 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78216.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Herber
Jess
May 9, 2025
Dad it will be 12 years and some how still hurts the same. I come on every year to read people´s comments then look at the kids and just think how things would be if you were still here. I miss you more than anything. I love you and I know heaven is getting ready to celebrate you. Love always your baby girl
Jessi H
May 11, 2024
11 years since you have left us. Not a day does by I don´t think of you or miss you. I would give anything to just hear your voice dad!
June 13, 2013
May you rest in peace, Kenny
Pattie McWilliams
June 9, 2013
I loved our time together. You are and will always be my little brother. I will forever keep you in my heart. Love ya Pattie
June 7, 2013
Miss you everyday. Love you, Cheryl
Charlie
June 4, 2013
Hey Bud, sure do miss you just like everybody else. It's not the same without you being around here.Love you.
Mario Perera
May 30, 2013
I will always miss u !! Buddy!! (sweetness)
Diane Dillow
May 30, 2013
Kenny always made me feel happy to be around him. I will treasure our times growing up together and will miss him at our family get togethers. He will always be with us in our hearts!
Goldine and Jim Cliver
May 29, 2013
We are so sorry about Kenny's passing and will miss him so much.He has been so special to us as we did so many things together and he was always ready to help Uncle Jim with projects and brought helpers such as Jessi, Jordan, and Amaya. Love him!
Michelle Hernandez
May 29, 2013
Jennifer, Jessi and Mrs. Herber- The Hernandez family sends their condolences to your family during this time. Your dad and husband fought a very long hard battle and even though he is with the angels now, know he is never more than a prayer or thought away. We love you ladies tremendously!
kirstie herber
May 29, 2013
We all miss you uncle Kenny! Thank you for always coming to help me when I would lock myself out of my house. I never thanked you enough. Your in such a peaceful place now, no hurting, no fighting, just peace. We will all see you again one day! Live it up in heaven!
Jennifer Thomas
May 29, 2013
You were the best father, grandfather and friend ever! We miss you and love you Dad!
Jessi Hooks
May 21, 2013
Dad I love you always and forever!!!
May 20, 2013
We just heard this sad news. Our condolences to Jessi and her family, especially to my beautiful granddaughter Amaya. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sheryl, Amber and Stephanie
Martha Nugent, RN
May 16, 2013
God bless all friends and family. I am honored to have had the pleasure of meeting the Herber family! :-)
May 15, 2013
Beverly, Jennifer and Jessie - I am so saddened over the loss of your dear husband and daddy. I pray that the sweet memories of him will help to sustain you in this time of grief. God will keep you in the shelter of His wings...and remember always, that He is only a prayer away.
Sincerely, Rebekkah Zepeda
Miranda Almand
May 15, 2013
Bev, Jennifer, Jessi and family,
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matt 5:4; May you take comfort in knowing than an angel is watching over you. I am here for support in whatever way I can be. Kenny was a great hard working man who loved his wife, his girls and grandkids with all he had. I will never forget the weekend lunches at Specht's, the friday nights at the bowling alley, the rodeo every year and the countless sleep overs. Love you all.
Linda and Dave Wallace
May 15, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Kenny. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Roger Lopez
May 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Beverly, Jennifer, Jessie and all his grand kids . May he rest in peace .
Kathy & George Holzhaus
May 14, 2013
Herber family, we send our sincere sympathy at the loss of Kenny. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Leaette Sosenka
May 14, 2013
Charlie & Cheryl, I was so sorry to read about Kenny. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you tomorrow.
Leaette (Stafford)Sosenka
Debbie Barker
May 14, 2013
We were all blessed to have known him. He is in God's arms now. Prayers & sympathy to all that loved him.
Grace Castro-De Jesus
May 14, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss...my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Marilyn Smith
May 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He is not in pain any longer, and is with Jesus, the angels and the family members that have gone on before him. Love and peace.
LaToya Hudson
May 14, 2013
My heart is with you all on the tough time! When the light shines bright think of him as saying hello and that he love you! Love you guys!
Betty Sustaita
May 14, 2013
Herber Family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Kenny, was and forever will remain a dear friend not only to me, but to my family as well. He will be remembered as a caring, respectful and loving person, who gave his all to help others. He will forever be missed and loved. May God give you all peace, patience and understanding during this difficult.
Cat Newberger
May 14, 2013
We were class mates at Churchill --- along with the rest of you I send my deepest sympathies to all of the family!!! Keep his memory alive by always speaking his name, may he rest in peace always!!!!
Catherine(cat) Schreiber Newberger
Julie Cross
May 14, 2013
Bev, Jennifer, and Jessie,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words to take away the pain and the only thing i know for sure is time really does help to heal the pain. All my love,
May 14, 2013
Herber Family. My condolences and prayers on your loss. Roger C. Trevino
Linda Dickey
May 14, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny. I adored him, in secret, when we were in High School. It's way too soon for him to be gone. My prayers for the family!
Mary Migl
May 14, 2013
Pattie, Gloria, Cheryl, and family...I am so very, very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you peace.
Hope Trevino
May 14, 2013
God saw him getting tired and the cure was not to be. So He put his arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me". With tearful hearts you watched him fade away. Although you loved him dearly, you could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. With heartfelt sympathy.
Ray Rios
May 14, 2013
Herber Family, I worked with Kenny at USAA and spent alot of time with him working, shooting pool, playing softball and remember Kenny bringing Jessie with him to the softball games. Kenny sure loved his daughters. Rest in peace my friend.
Ike & Paula Reno
May 14, 2013
Our deepest condolences for losing a loved one way too soon. All those wonderful family memories you all made together will live on. May God heal your hearts. Love Ya!!
Adrian Marsh
May 14, 2013
We had many good times together back in High School. The Lord has a place for you and me right by his side. See you soon.
Rick Fackler
May 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I remember Kenny from school and what a wonderful person he was. I share in your loss.
Pattie McWilliams
May 14, 2013
The service is Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00.
Pati Rhodes
May 14, 2013
Girls,
I am very saddened by the loss of your father. Know that he will be missed by many. He will always be in your hearts and looking over you to protect you as he tried to do while on this earth. I know Kenny was PROUD of you girls. He would always beam when talking about both of you and then when his granchildren came along oh boy, those where his life.
Having recently lost my father,cherish the stories and keep all of them to reflect on later. In loving memory of your father. Keep the faith.
Pati
May 14, 2013
The service will be Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00.
Amy Jensen
May 14, 2013
Charlie and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Shirley Saltarelli
May 14, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing...great memories of the times we shared with Kenny and the rest of your family. My heart goes out to you and your mom and Beverly and the girls and Kenny's grandchildren.
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