Tyler Gruendler, age 8, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 in San Antonio, TX. Tyler attended Hardy Oak Elementary School. He had a zest for life and a spiritual heart and brought joy and love to everyone he met. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Debbie Gruendler; brother, Travis Gruendler; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Donna Gruendler; maternal grandparents, Robert Valdez and Johnette Gerbic; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.