Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Mr. Richard Sabas Merla, Jr., age 77, of San Antonio, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by family and the embrace of loving hands.
Richard was an honorable veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in heaven by his mother, Josephine Merla; his grandmother, Leonor Huron; and his dearest uncle, Jose Vara.
Richard will be deeply missed and leaves a legacy of love that will live on in his children: Nora Ann Merla, Richard Sabas Merla III, Monica Rose Alcantar, and her husband George; his cherished grandchildren, Amorette Merla, Alyssa Merla, Ava Valdez, Noah Valdez, and Lucas Alcantar; his beloved sisters, JoAnn Salazar (husband Sonny), and Esther Merla; his aunt, Henrietta Vara; and his cousin, Carmen Germany.
Our Dad’s love, wisdom, and humor will continue to live on in all of us.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, March 30, 2026
5:00 P.M. Visitation
7:00 P.M. Rosary
The Angelus Chapel
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
8:30 A.M. Departure from Angelus Chapel
9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Interment with military honors will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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All of us will miss you, Richard. Your humor, though wacky, was one of the highlights of our holiday dinners. It never left you even while you were suffering in the end. May you have everlasting peace. Fred, Nancy, Andrew and Nick Previc
Fred Previc
March 30, 2026
My deepest condolences to JoAnn and Esther and to Richard´s family. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and pain free. My memory of him is that we called him "Boy" when we were kids. I don´t ever recall calling him by his real name. RIP Boy
Arleen Sanchez
March 29, 2026
Sending prayers for all angels to provide comfort to your family as you mourn the loss of your beloved patriarch May he rest in peaceful paradise
Melissa Ciavolino
March 25, 2026 | Sarasota, FL
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories. Rest in peace Brother. Rick thank you for always staying in contact with us. We love you forever and always. Your Tia Gloria
Gloria Merla
March 24, 2026 | Adkins, TX | Sister