Bernice Williams Fischl

Bernice Williams Fischl passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the age of 88, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on October 11, 1935, in Arrowsmith, Illinois, Bernice is preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry, her parents Frank and Myrtle Williams, brothers Edwin and William, and sister Freida. She is survived by her sister, Martha Aldridge, daughter Leigh and son-in-law Brett Schouest, son Jonathan Fischl, grandchildren, Savannah, Caleb, Brandon and Lauren and her numerous nieces and nephews she so loved.

After graduating High School, she furthered her education at Airline School in Minneapolis, MN and embarked on a 20 year career as a Ticket Agent and Supervisor with National Airlines in New York, Miami and Houston. In the chapters that followed, Bernice, alongside her beloved husband, Henry, ventured into entrepreneurship. Together, they started Alamo Salvage Pool, a business they owned and operated for two decades. The couple's business acumen and teamwork were a testament to their unwavering partnership, both professionally and personally.

Bernice and her husband shared a love for travel, making memories in countless corners of the world. She and Henry also loved traveling to Las Vegas to play “her” slot machines and “his” Craps game. Bernice’s joy was found in the simple pleasure of life, such as spending time with her daughter and close friends and playing Mah Jong in the company of friends or cooking beautiful meals for her family.

A very special Thank You to her loving Caregivers, Maritza Mares and Maria Lira who she loved so dearly. We are so grateful for the care that they gave her to ensure that she had “only the best” in her last years.

As we bid farewell to Bernice, we celebrate a life lived to the fullest, a journey marked by the imprints of her generous spirit and the indelible memories she leaves behind. Bernice Williams Fischl's story is one of a life well-lived, a narrative of love and legacy that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Bernice’s life and legacy will be held at Temple Beth-El in the Dreeben Pavilion on Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lewy Body Dementia Association or charity of your choice.

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