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Diana Alma Henze April 4, 1937 – May 19, 2026 Diana Alma Henze, age 89, of San Antonio, TX passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX, attended by family members. Diana was born on April 4, 1937 in San Antonio, TX to Hilmer and Linda (Eickmann) Rittimann. She graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1955. On September 17, 1955 she married the love of her life, Donald R. Henze, Sr., and they shared 69 wonderful years together. Diana was a right-of-way engineer at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (later AT&T), retiring after 26+ years of service. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, crafting, taking trips in their recreational vehicle and tending to the cattle on their farm. Diana was a member of Bexar Bowling Club, Bracken Bowling Club and Highland Social Club. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Hilmer and Linda, and her brother, Anthony Rittimann. Diana is survived by her two sons: Donald “Butch” Henze (Diana) and Darrel Henze (Shelly); 8 grandchildren: Bradley Henze (McKenzie), Lori Friesenhahn (Lucas), Stephanie Henze, Kelly Henze (Lauren), Cody Henze (Adrienne), Jeffrey Henze (Taylor), Tristen Henze (Sierra), Peyton Henze, and “adopted granddaughter” Amber (Moczygemba) Leatherwood (Calvin); 19 great grandchildren: Ava Henze, Kaylie Friesenhahn, Emily Friesenhahn, Megan Friesenhahn, Avery Henze, Charlotte Henze, Elijah Rodriguez, Bryce Henze, Kaison Henze, Sawyer Henze, Jaxsen Henze, Brooks Henze, Kade Henze, Cameron Henze, Quinn Henze, Carson Henze, Bennett Henze, Evelyn Henze, Mason Henze, and multiple nieces and nephews. Diana will be greatly missed by all who knew her. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The family will be accepting visitors on Monday, June 8. 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, with a rosary at 6:30 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3814 Nash Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78223, followed by interment at San Jose Burial Park, 8235 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214. Pallbearers: Harold “Bud” Henze, Bradley Henze, Lucas Friesenhahn, Kelly Henze, Cody Henze, Jeffrey Henze, Tristen Henze Honorary Pall Bearer: Burton Fitzsimmons

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Diana A. Henze

April 4, 1937 - May 19, 2026