Charles Eugene Weber ’59
Gene Weber of Dallas passed away on Nov. 10, 2019. Charles was born Dec. 4, 1940 in Dallas to parents Herman and Marie Weber. He graduated from Jesuit High School and the University of Dallas. Gene was in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Galveston. Gene enjoyed the simpler things of life and he never met a stranger. He loved shooting pool, playing the guitar, listening to classical music, and playing chess. Gene is survived by his brother Herman W. Weber Jr., and several nieces and nephews.
Thaddeus John Iwanski ’62
five brothers; and a sister. He is survived by his wife Carol (Shellenberger) Shine. He is survived by sons, Jeffery Grupp (Angela); Michael Grupp (Tanya); Christopher Grupp (Tonya); Bradley Grupp; Brian Grupp (Maica); daughter, Linda Wells (Ronnie); 11 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren.
Walter P. Mahoney ’69
Walter Mahoney passed away May 4, 2020. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
John or T.J., as he was known to many, passed away on May 12, 2020. John followed his own path. He chose to pursue adventures and choices some people only dream of doing. He ran off to California in the tumultuous 60s, returned years later to work for the Dallas Zoo and became a Dallas firefighter. He was a member of the initial expedition team for the Big Bend Ranch State Park. In 2001 at the age of 59, he hiked all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. John is survived by his daughter, Sjon Iwanski; granddaughter, Durea Blu; brother, Paul (Laura) Schaeffer; sister, Charlotte (Dale) Williams; and brother, Stephen (Daniel) Sanchez.
Frederick Veninga passed away on April 16, 2020. He is survived by sisters Dolores, Louise, and Karen; his brother Frank; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Frederick and Dolores; and sister Ann. Wonderful, caring, funny, and witty, he loved to travel and sail. He received an MBA from the University of Santa Clara and graduated from St. Edwards University and Jesuit High School. He was a student of history, a home builder, a real estate analyst, and most of all, a beloved brother, uncle, and son. He will be greatly missed.
James Joseph Preston ’63
John Nicholas Pollard ’70
Colonel James J. Preston, USMC (Ret.) passed away April 18, 2020. He was a highly decorated Colonel in the United States Marines and saw intense action in Vietnam. For many years he put himself in harm’s way for his beloved United States of America and his heroic actions saved numerous Marines.
Timothy J. Shine ’64
Tim Shine died on Jan. 29, 2020 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 75 years old. A United States Army veteran, Tim served in Vietnam, from November 1965 to September 1967. He was a manager at Brass Boot Company in Houston, retiring in June 2010. Tim was a member of First Church of Christ in Garrett, Indiana, and the Garrett American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents;
Frederick William Veninga Jr. ’69
John Nicholas Pollard went home to the Lord on May 13, 2020, after complications from heart surgery. Born in Nashville, Nick spent his childhood running through the woods, playing sports, and water skiing with his little brother and lifelong friend, Tom Pollard. At 13 they moved to Dallas and attended Jesuit High School. In 1974 he graduated from SMU and started a long and enjoyable career in technology. He was a devoted member of the Church of the Holy Communion where he served as a lay reader, chalice bearer, and was the former President of the St. James Brotherhood. Nick was a founding member of the North Dallas American Businessmen’s Club (AMBUCs) where he loved organizing charity events for the Autistic Treatment Center. Nick is survived by his high school sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth (Tibet); his four children and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; his brother and best friend, Tom Pollard.
Gerald J. Salvato ’77
Jerry Salvato passed away on Jan. 10, 2020 in Dallas. He was born in Dallas to Frank and Sarah Salvato. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Frank Salvato and sister, Denise Crouch. Jerry is survived by his wife, Marie Garcia; son, Joey Salvato; brother, Frank Salvato and sister, Rose Marie Allen.
Brian Carl Wallace ’86
Brian Wallace, of Dallas, passed away on Nov. 29, 2019. Brian worked as a weekend caregiver for autistic children while acquiring his degree in psychology. He was beloved by the parents whose children he cared for and they considered him family. After college, he pursued his passion for storytelling by working as a freelance writer. He then attained his dream of becoming an author by publishing two books. Brian loved to travel, was an avid reader, a brilliant wordsmith, and made lifelong friends wherever his adventures took him. Brian is survived by his mother, Pamela Wallace Harrell; father, Michael Alan Wallace; brothers, Todd and Michael Wallace; and sister, Sarah Natsis (Chip).
Eric Segovia ’94
Eric Segovia went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2020. Eric built a career as a chef, working in some of the best restaurants in Denver. Eric and Liz, his former partner of ten years, spent summers and much of their free time seeing Phish and live music all over the country making friends and memories. He is survived by mother, Linda Carrizales; daughter, Rose Beatriz; and Elizabeth Mortimer. Tayo Carrizales, his son, preceded him in death.
For the full alumni obituaries, visit www.jesuitdallas.org/inmemoriam.
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