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The Biershwale Family Heritage Oaks Mortuary is a family owned and operated funeral home located in San Antonio, TX. We have served the San Antonio community for over 50 years. Dotti & Ephraim Saenz are members of TFDA and NFDA and together have over 100 years experience in the funeral service industry.

Heritage Oaks Mortuary was a vision being worked on by Dotti's father Donald J. Bierschwale and his family. Mr. Bierschwale went to be with the Lord while plans for the funeral home were in process. Mr. Bierschwale's family has followed through with Mr. Bierschwale's wishes and passion and opened Heritage Oaks Mortuary.

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Dotti Bierschwale
Dotti Bierschwale
Owner/Funeral Director
Dotti Bierschwale
Owner/Funeral Director

Dotti is a lifetime resident of San Antonio. She graduated from East Central High School and has an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science and degree in Computer Programing from San Antonio College.


Following in her father Don Bierschwale's foot steps and continuing his legacy in the funeral industry, currently owns three funeral homes on the Southside of San Antonio. She has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1983. Dotti met her husband Ephraim in the funeral business in 1991 and they both share the same passion for the funeral industry and he is also a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.

Ephraim Saenz
Ephraim Saenz
Owner/Funeral Director
Ephraim Saenz
Owner/Funeral Director

Ephraim grew up in Pawnee,TX and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1978.


He has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1993 and currently along with his wife Dotti owns three funeral homes in San Antonio.

Kim Bierschwale
Kim Bierschwale
Funeral Director
Kim Bierschwale
Funeral Director

Kim was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from East Central High School in 1978.


She has an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from San Antonio College and currently works as a Licensed Funeral Director.

Edward Alan Bierschwale
Edward Alan Bierschwale
Funeral Director/Pre-Arrangement Counselor
Edward Alan Bierschwale
Funeral Director/Pre-Arrangement Counselor

Eddie was born and raised in San Antonio, Tx and graduated from East Central High School in 1977. He has an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from San Antonio College. He worked for Suphor Industries form many years as the South Texas Regional Sales Manager. He is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Licensed Pre-Arrangement Counselor.

Emilio Gonzalez
Emilio Gonzalez
Embalmer
Emilio Gonzalez
Embalmer


Jay Avila
Jay Avila
Licensed-Pre-Arrangement Counselor
Jay Avila
Licensed-Pre-Arrangement Counselor

Jay was Born August 1, 1966, and a 1985 Graduate of Dillard McCollum High School. Associates of Applied Science St. Philips College,1983-2008 (25) Years HEB Grocery Company HR Department 15 Years experience in the Funeral Home sector. Licensed Funeral Counselor Licensed Pre Planning Counselor Member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church Member of St. Lawrence Alter Society Member of St. Lawrence Guadalupanos

Krystal Kosub M.A,LMFT
Krystal Kosub M.A,LMFT
Operations Manager
Krystal Kosub M.A,LMFT
Operations Manager