in memoriam

James E. Fischer ’39, December 5, 2022

Father of John E. ’66, James A. ’71, Stephen A.’77, Gary M. ’78, and David W. Fischer ’86; brother of John B. ’41 and Charles Fischer ’47; grandfather of Kenneth M. Fischer ’96, Michael R. ’97 and Richard A. Weatherly ’98, and Andrew S. Knepp ’17; uncle of Charles J. ’75, Edward R. ’79, and John T. Fischer ’82; and brother-in-law of Fr. Rev. Arthur E. Roberts, CSB ’45; William R. ’47, Thomas J. ’50, John C. ’50, Walter T. ’56, and James O. Roberts ’59. World War II veteran, Hall of Honor Inductee 1998 and former St. Thomas Board of Directors member.

Francis L. Sachnik ’43, November 2, 2022

Brother of Norman H. ’49 and Edward B. Sachnik ’57.

Marion E. Aucoin ’45, December 17, 2022

Brother of Maurice J. Aucoin ’40, great uncle of Samuel B. ’03 and Isaac J. Duplechain ’04.

Ralph J. Pokluda ’45, September 15, 2022

Brother of Frank J. Pokluda ’39 and grandfather of Joshua S. Pokluda ’07.

John J. Connell ’47, December 6, 2022

Brother of Robert E. Connell Jr. ’44; brother-in-law of John E. ’38 and uncle of Michael P. McGinness ’73.

Fr. Robert J. Matzinger, CSB ’47, September 21, 2022

Brother of Frank G. ’44, John L. ’51, and Thomas E. Matzinger ’52.

Served his alma mater for two decades as a faculty member, coach, and athletic director. Also ministered St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Sacred Heart of Jesus in Manvel, St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, and St. Clare Catholic Church.

Joseph J. Ellis ’48, August 11, 2022

Brother of Thomas W. Ellis ’48; grandfather of Justin M. McConn ’12, uncle of Darryl M. George ’67, cousin of George R. Lyons ’31.

Arland B. Coleman ’49, July 10, 2022

Grandfather of Arland K. ’99, Walter B. ’00, and Braden W. Nichols ’05; uncle of Joseph T. ’85, William F. ’87, and Michael W. Vaughn ’89; great uncle of Jay T. ’15 and Everett W. Vaughn ’18; brother-in-law of Joe Vaughn ’62.

Thomas M. Bazile ’53, August 15, 2022

Brother of Anthony T. Bazile ’49.

Lupe Z. “Champ” Fraga ’53, December 13, 2022

Uncle of Thomas B. Fraga ’73 and Gus Vaeza ’92; brother-in-laws Augustin V. ’59, David M. ’68, Joseph A. Vaeza ’72.

Hall of Honor 1994. First Lieutenant, United States Army. Named Outstanding Alumnus by the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in 2003. Appointed Texas A&M Board of Regents in 2005 by Governor Rick Perry. In 2015, named a distinguished alumnus of Texas A&M and honored by Lettermen’s Association with Lifetime Achievement Award. Inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor in 2017. Honored by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as its Businessman of the Year in 1991. Recognized by The Rotary Club of Houston with its Rotary Lombardi Humanitarian Award at the 49th annual Rotary Lombardi Award in 2022. Endowed scholarships at the University of St. Thomas, University of Houston, and Texas A&M.

Joe S. Maida III ’55, August 7, 2022

Father of Joe S. ’83 and David M. Maida ’84, and an extensive alumni Maida family tree within the St. Thomas community.

Joseph D. Everitt ’56, December 5, 2022

Brother of John W. Everitt ’67.

Leonard G. Longer ’56, January 3, 2023

Brother of Thomas E. Longer ’67, grandfather of Brandon C. Longer ’14, cousin of Arch E. ’52 and Kenneth W. Smith ’60.

Thomas M. Crisp ’57, August 10, 2022

Brother of David M. Crisp ’58.

Joseph E. Day, Jr. ’57, November 4, 2022

Brother of Thomas M. Day ’62.

Michael Mustachia ’57, December 23, 2022

Thomas E. Cleboski ’58, August 25, 2022

Brother of John R. “Bobbie” Celboski ’56.

David W. Hannah ’58, September 21, 2022

Brother of James H. Hannah ’61.

Harry E. Mach ’58, November 20, 2022

Brother of Richard J. ’73 and Thomas J. Mach, father of Harry E. “Butch” ’85 and Steven P. Mach ’88, uncle of Thomas B. Mach ’98.

As CEO orchestrated exponential growth of Mach Industrial Group, a manufacturer and fabricator for the petrochemical industry, recently celebrating its 65th anniversary and named one of its top 25 family-owned businesses by the Houston Business Journal.

James F. Pinero ’58, June 30, 2022

Anthony R. Zinnante ’58, November 18, 2022

Nephew of Samuel Schillaci ’45.

William H. Cook, Jr. ’59, September 6, 2022

Uncle of David L. ’94 and Michael E. Fritsch ’97; brother-in-law of Lawrence T. ’64, Joseph P. ’67, and Edward V. Fritsch ’74.

Pierre H. Charrin ’60, August 26, 2022

Harry M. Flavin ’60, November 28, 2022

James R. Piper ’61, November 14, 2022

Brother of John P. ’66, Joseph T. ’69, and Jay A. Piper; uncle of Richard T. Piper ’99.

Albin F. Smith ’61, June 6, 2021

Dennis P. Altenburger ’62, July 4, 2022

Son of Herman M. Altenburger ’28; brother of Robert M. ’59, Carl E. ’60, and Marcus J. Altenburger ’64; uncle of Michael A. ’85, William H. Altenburger ’88; and Mason L. ’14, and Riley E. Lane ’16.

James H. Askins ’63, November 17, 2021

Rev. Stephen R. Horn ’63, August 10, 2021

Brother of Douglas M. Horn ’67.

Michael R. Sheehan ’63, October 25, 2022

Louis F. Aulbach ’66, December 28, 2022

Brother of Charles E. Aulbach ’64.

Charles A. “Cas” Caspersen III ’66, September 2, 2022

Brother of Steve A. ’73, Kevin M. ’75, and John V. Caspersen ’77; brother-in-law of James A. Jamail ’64, Michael J. Dewan ’67, and Paul Cashiola ’70; uncle of Michael A. Jamail ’05; nephew of Andrew J. Caspersen ’09 and his great uncle Andrew Caspersen ’15.

Thomas W. “Bill” Bartlett ’69, September 19, 2022

Uncle of Joseph T. ’13 and Patrick C. Aucoin ’15.

Nick A. George ’72, August 19, 2022

James W. Peet ’80, June 22, 2022

Aaron M. Jablonksy ’95, November 20, 2022

David A. Perez ’12, November 21, 2022

Brother of Andres R. Perez ’06.

Stanley J. Briers, October 10, 2022

Brother of Joseph E. ’69 and John A. Briers ’73; father of Harry J. Briers ’81; grandfather of Ryan E. ’14 and Zachary J. Hanse ’22; uncle of Michael J. Briers ’02 and Chris M. Wilson ’02; cousin of John Niscavitz ’48; father-in-law of Patrick E. Hanse ’86.

Mary T. Dufilho, October 30, 2022

Wife of Dennis L. Dufilho ’58; grandmother of Avery C. ’14 and Cater B. Dufilho ’16; sister-in-law of Stephen M. ’62 and Gilbert G. Dufilho ’68.

Charles Frazier, August 17, 2022

Father of Hal E. Frazier ’88.

Bernice Tristan, December 9, 2022

Mother of Brandon Tristan ’89.