Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2023

Joan L. Hewey Ferland of Hondo, Texas, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

She was born in Portland Maine, October 22, 1936, to Oakley and Phyllis (Bell) Hewey, who have preceded her in death.

Joan and her mother moved to Presque Isle, Maine, when she was 10 years old. While in high school,...

Aug 6, 2023

Gayle Marjorie Haby Rohrbach, of Castroville, passed away on August 6, 2023 at the age of 72. She was born May 20, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas the second of three children born to the late Milton Alfred Haby and Florence Mary Tschirhart Haby.

Gayle grew up in Rio Medina and was a member of St. Louis...

Aug 1, 2023

Noemi Rodriguez of Dallas, formerly of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at the age of 75.

Born in Hondo, July 17, 1948, she was the daughter of Atiliano G. and Irene Esparza Rodriguez.

She attended school in Hondo. She liked to sing karaoke and collect Betty Boop items. Her apartment was filled with...

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Fred "Bobby" Burrell of D'Hanis, age 73, left this life on  Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Born July 25,1950, in Hondo, he was one of five sons of Otis Herbert and Imelda Hilda Huser Burrell.

A 1967 graduate of D'Hanis High School, he became skilled in electronics, owned and operated D'Hanis Ice Station, and was...

Jul 18, 2023

Gary Keith Glasser of Hondo went to be with the Lord  Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was 81.

Born Feb. 21, 1942, in Bellaire, Ohio, he was the son of  Charles Francis Glasser and Lois Louise Larke Glasser.

Gary was a faithful and loving husband and father. He loved cooking for his family and friends....

Jul 17, 2023

Guadalupe Arias Alaquinez of Hondo, age 79, passed from this life on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Born in Hondo, March 5,  1944, she was a daughter of Louis and Cruz Castia Arias.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Porfirio Lopez; and brothers, Louis Jr., Pete, Raul, Frank, Rodolfo and Elias Arias.

Jul 11, 2023

Morris Isaac Stevens Jr. of Hondo went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  He was 79.

Born August 13, 1943, in Paris, TX, he was the son of Morris Sr. and Willie Jean Lowe Stevens.

Morris graduated from Industrial High School in 1963 and attended Victoria College.  In 1966 he joined the...

Jul 6, 2023

Delmar Henry Austin, dedicated father, adoring grandfather, loving husband, cowboy poet and cherished friend was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2023. Best known as "Papa Del" to his loved ones, he leaves behind an unwavering legacy of love.

The second of four children, he was born December 2, 1936 to Henry Durant...

Jul 3, 2023

John Alan Dale passed away quietly Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in D'Hanis surrounded by family. He was 74.

Born June 5, 1949, in Hondo, he was the son of Arthur Twitchell Dale and Thelma Ozell Bilhartz Dale.

John graduated from Hondo High School in 1967. He then attended Texas A&I Kingsville University...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert Henry Van De Walle of Hondo, 84, passed away July 1, 2023.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on July 28, 1938, he was the son of Henry Leonard and Laura Della Persyn Van De Walle. Robert, or "Bob" to most, was raised on the family farm in San Antonio, the second oldest of 11 children and...

Jun 19, 2023

Amelia Barrios Sanchez of Hondo passed away at her home Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 81.

Born in Sterling City TX, June 9, 1942, she was the daughter of Ladislao L. and Elvira Guerrero Barrios.

Amelia was a devoted wife and a loving mother.  Amelia absolutely adored her grandchildren.

She...

May 20, 2023

Steve Albert DeLeon of D'Hanis, age 66, passed away Saturday, May. 20, 2023.

Born Feb. 2, 1957, in Hondo, he was the son of Estevan and Uvaldina Lopez DeLeon, both of whom preceded him in death.

After 38 years with Union Pacific Railroad, Steve retired as track foreman in 2017. He enjoyed watching his grandkids...

May 19, 2023

James Eddy Havel of Hondo passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.  He was 76.

Born Dec. 5, 1946, in Refugio, he was the son of James and Thelma Louise Parker Havel, who preceded him in death.

Eddy was a star athlete for the Woodsboro Eagles in basketball, football, and track.  He was a natural leader,...

May 8, 2023

Diana Rose Torres Ybarra of Hondo passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 54.

Born in Hondo, Dec. 21, 1968, she was the daughter of Gregorio and Margarita Sanchez Torres, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Martin Montalban of Hondo...

Apr 22, 2023

Patricia Ann "Pat" Shoup Wernette Dunn of Hondo passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 92.

Pat was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, August 14, 1930, to Coral and Floyd Shoup. Her parents preceded her in death.

On July 25, 1946, Pat married...

Apr 18, 2023

Col. Juan "John" Fontanes, Texas State Guard (ret.), passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was a resident of San Antonio TX and Berkley Springs WV and a former resident of Hondo TX.

Born June 28, 1936, in Bronx, New York NY, he was the son of Frank and...

Apr 16, 2023

Gladys Breiten Teer Kollman was born in Quihi, TX on January 20, 1923 and entered eternal rest on April 16, 2023, at her home in Hondo, TX.

She was the only child of Oscar Breiten Sr. and Ida Lindeburg and was the third generation born in the United States. Her family immigrated with Castro in the 1800s...

Apr 16, 2023

Erlinda Sarabia Rodriguez Guerrero of Yancey passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was 76.

Born in Yancey, Jan. 27. 1947, she was the daughter of Pedro Sarabia and Maria de Jesus Rodriguez Sarabia.

Erlinda was baptized at Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission in Yancey. She was a Yancey Tiger, Class of 1965.

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Apr 16, 2023

Jennifer Lee Rochat Rothe of D'Hanis passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the age of 65. Born in San Marcos, August 13, 1957, she was the daughter of Kenneth Farrell Rochat and Patricia Dawn Sparks "Pat" Rochat, who preceded her in death.

Jennifer started life in San Marcos living in a travel trailer as her mother...

Mar 23, 2023

Emilia Lozano Gauna of San Antonio, formerly of Yancey, passed away March 23, 2023, at the age of 79.

She was born near Bigfoot, Mar. 25, 1943, a daughter of Juanita Lozano.

She was preceded in death by her mother; husband, Victoriano Gauna; son-in-law, Albert  Castillo; and siblings.

Survivors include her son, George...