Phyl Brandt

Phyl Brandt, born June 25, 1939, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Brandt and Mary Pauline (Zimmerman) Brandt, and brother, Edward Brandt, Jr. Phyl is survived by her two sons, Stephen A. Siebenaler and Christopher D. Siebenaler (Terry); two grandsons, Dylan Siebenaler and Christopher Siebenaler; daughter-in-law Bonnie Griffin Nye; sister, Gay Lansdon, nephews Kirk Lansdon, Todd Brandt, Daryl Brandt, and great-nieces Katrina Lansdon Moore and Kristin Lansdon Krystoff.

Phyl lived a multifaceted and adventurous life. Born and raised in San Antonio, she traveled widely and lived in far-away places, but always called San Antonio “home.” A skilled restorationist and designer, she was passionate about historic preservation. Phyl was a gourmet chef, avid reader, and great lover of the sea and beachcombing. The true center of her life was her Catholic faith and daily Eucharist. As a member of the Secular Franciscan Order, Phyl was devoted to the Body of Christ especially visible in the poor, needy, elderly and infirm, to whom she ministered faithfully, while maintaining a personal lifestyle of voluntary poverty and simplicity in the Franciscan tradition. Her days were a mix of fervent prayer and active service to others. With a keen wit and humorous personality, even in the midst of extreme pain and illness that marked her final years, Phyl gave encouragement and good cheer to all who crossed her path. She was a woman of determination, strength, courage and perseverance who challenged and inspired the many people whose lives she touched.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:30 am, preceded by a Rosary at 11:00 am at St. Joseph’s Chapel, The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.