Obituary Listing

May 10, 2022

Margaret Virginia Pemberton Mueller of Hondo passed from this life to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 92.

Margaret, known by many as Virginia, was born in Salesville in Palo Pinto County, on Jan. 2, 1930, the daughter of Amos Jack and Macey Cox Pemberton.

She spent her...

May 10, 2022

Olivia Ann "O.A." Bernsen of Quihi passed away  May 10, 2022.

She was born November 9, 1942 in Center, Texas to Thomas and Blanche Hill. "O.A.", as she was known, grew up in San Antonio, Pasadena and Houston, Texas.

She moved to San Antonio where she met Bernard "Bernie" Bernsen when they ran against each...

Apr 24, 2022

Eluteria Sanchez Tapia of Hondo passed away Sunday, Apr. 24, 2022, at the age of 89.

Born in Crystal City, March 3, 1933, she was the daughter of Pilar and Sapopa Trinidad Sanchez.

Eluteria was a homemaker and loved taking care of her six children, grandchildren and great-grandhildren. Her family meant the world to her...

Apr 19, 2022

Calvin Kenneth "Pete" Hardt, 96, of Port Lavaca died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born Oct 26, 1925 in Yancey, Texas to Anton John and Laura Josephine Rose (Frick) Hardt.

A retired rancher, Pete called Port Lavaca home for the last 35 years, though he frequently made visits to his Yancey ranch. He enjoyed farm and...

Apr 13, 2022

Sarah Maud Cameron Moss, beloved wife, mother, and sister, rejoined her husband, Sam, and her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, 13 April 2022 at the age of 95.

A memorial service will be held on 14 May 2022, 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hondo. A small graveside service will be at a later time....

Apr 13, 2022

Karl Henry Faseler of Yancey passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 97.

Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Hondo, he was the son of John G. and Annie Hartman Faseler.

After serving in the U.S. Army in WWII, Karl worked 33 years at Shell Oil and retired as product accountant. Karl and...

Mar 29, 2022

Monica Flores Garza of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022, at the age of 52.

Born in Hondo, Feb. 25, 1970, she was the daughter of  Miguel Flores, Jr. and Juanita Garcia Flores.

Monica loved roses, music, dancing and singing; collecting purses and Indian porcelain dolls; and anything with cheetah and zebra prints.

Mar 11, 2022

Ronald Herbert "Ron" Brant of Hondo passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. Born June 21, 1931, in Cumberland MD, he was the son of Wilbert E. and Mary Norris Brant. Ron was a faithful Christian and a member of the church of Christ.  He loved God and passed on his steadfast devotion to his children and grandchildren. He joined...

Feb 20, 2022

Esther Ramirez Ontiveros of Hondo passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at the age of 99 years.

Born in Hondo, April 21, 1922, she was the daughter of Cruz and Aurelia Zuniga Ramirez.

Esther was a loving wife and mother. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and sewing for everyone in her family. Her belief...

Feb 14, 2022

Linda Marie Fealy Arnold of D'Hanis went to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at the age of 69.

Born in Corpus Christi, Dec. 20, 1952, she was the daughter of Doris and Michael Fealy, who preceded her in death.

Linda was a hard-working homemaker, bookkeeper, banker, real estate agent and rancher. In...

Feb 1, 2022

Lana Beth Hibdon Walts, 71, of Utopia, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 1, 2022.

Lana Beth was born on Oct. 17, 1950, in Uvalde, Texas, to Allen and Jewel Hibdon. On Jan. 8, 1972, she married the love of her life, John Edwards Walts. John was 19 and Lana Beth was...

Jan 30, 2022

Ottalie May Goldapp Schmidt of Hondo passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at the age of 91.

Born May 7, 1930, in Alice TX, she was the daughter of Otto and Alma Martens Goldapp.

She attended Alice schools and later graduated from Texas Lutheran College (now TLU) in Seguin. It was during this time that...

Jan 23, 2022

Saragosa Olivares Rendon of Hondo passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 95.

Born in Hondo, Oct. 5, 1926, Sara was the daughter of Antonio and Narcisa Rocha Olivares.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Esteban Rendon; son, Arturo Rendon; sisters, San Juanita and Amelia; and brothers, Leonardo...

Jan 21, 2022

Maria Mares Correa of Hondo passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the age of 84.

Born in D'Hanis, July 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Mariano C. and Gregoria Gonzales Mares.

Maria was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to be outdoors and being with her family and friends....

Jan 16, 2022

Pedro R. Alcozer, age 94, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

He was born in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico, May 14, 1927, to Pablo Alcozer and Cresencia Robles Alcozer.

Pedro enlisted into the United States Army in 1945. He married his beautiful wife Maria on January 20, 1945, and, shortly after,...

Jan 10, 2022

Wilbur Lindeburg of Hondo passed away on Jan.10, 2022, at the age of 84. He was the son of Ernest Arnold and Elsie Folk Lindeburg who preceded him in death.

Wilbur attended Sul Ross State College and earned a degree in Agriculture Science with a minor in Botany.  During his time there he met and married his...

Jan 6, 2022

Arthur Lee "Pudro" Embrey, age 93, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Hondo, Texas.

He was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Hondo, the youngest son of William Henry and Lola Belle (Dutton) Embrey. He lived in Hondo most of his life, owning a Sigmor Shamrock station in the early 1970s and the Embrey Texaco and Goodyear...

Dec 27, 2021

Jennifer Parsons LaPorte of Hondo went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the age of 46.

Born in Hondo, in Feb. 1975, she is the daughter of Clyde and Denise Parsons.  In July 1996, she married her soul mate, Robbie LaPorte, and they were blessed with...

Dec 26, 2021

Frank Sandoval, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and longtime resident of Hondo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2021, surrounded by family.

Frank was born...

Dec 25, 2021

Rosalia "Chalia" Tovar Fohn of Hondo/Yancey passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at the age of 96.

Born Feb. 3, 1925, she was the daughter of Sostenes and Sarapia Felan Tovar.

Chalia loved her family fiercely and steadfastly, and will be remembered fondly for her strong-willed spirit. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and...