Beatrice Theresa Ney Koch of D'Hanis passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at her home. She was 84. Born at her family's ranch north of D'Hanis on Feb. 14, 1932, she was one of six children of Herman Joseph and Agnes Marie "Nuxie" Rothe Ney. Family and her faith were the two most important things in her life. She was a devout Catholic who lived her life and raised her family through her Catholic faith. Beatrice was a member of Holy Cross Altar Society and was a CCD teacher for 13 years. She enjoyed being her grandkids' "convenience store" and confidant. Among the hobbies she enjoyed most were sewing and her monthly Rook Club evening party. She was classified ad manager and proofreader extraordinaire at the Hondo Anvil Herald for more than 20 years. Somewhat of a mother-figure to younger co-workers, she was lovingly known as Bea. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald James "Ronnie" Koch; brothers, James Vincent Ney and John Jerome Ney; and brother-in-law, John Gilhooly. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Mathias M. "Matt" Koch; daughters, Doris M. Koch of Round Rock and Suzanne M. Koch of D'Hanis; sons, Gary J. (Georgina) Koch of San Antonio and Joseph N. (Stephanie) Koch of D'Hanis; daughter-in-law, Teresa Koch; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas C. (Marjorie) Ney of D'Hanis; and sisters, Jo Ann (John) Poerner of D'Hanis and Mary Agnes Gilhooly of Dallas. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 19, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church Building Fund.