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Bryan Matthew Sullivan

Bryan Matthew Sullivan

Sep 5, 2021

Bryan Matthew Sullivan of Hondo, age 21, passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.

Born in Hondo, Dec. 27, 1999, he was the son of Anthony LeRoy and Nichole Michelle Freeman Sullivan.

Bryan had a great passion for martial arts and enjoyed helping others. He had a soft spot in his heart for his niece Charlie...

Shirley Jean Smith Braden

Shirley Jean Smith Braden

Sep 1, 2021

Shirley Jean Smith Braden of Hondo, age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Hondo.

Shirley was born in Comfort, Texas on January 8, 1934, the daughter of LA and Vivian Paine Smith. In 1935, her family moved to Hondo where her sister Betty and brother Robert "Butch" were born. Shirley attended Hondo High School and...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Vidal

Rodolfo "Rudy" Vidal

Aug 27, 2021

Rodolfo "Rudy" Vidal Jr. was born on August 11, 1963 in San Antonio, Tx to Rodolfo Vidal Sr. and Virginia Vidal.  He gained his wings on August 27, 2021 at the age of 58.

Rudy was well known for his mechanics shop "Hondo Garage" located in Hondo, Texas.

Rudy was a wonderful husband, dad and...

Paul Joseph Pleasant

Paul Joseph Pleasant

Aug 27, 2021

Paul Joseph Pleasant of San Antonio, age 55, passed away Friday, Aug 27, 2021.

Born Oct. 7, 1965, in San Antonio, he was the son of Joseph L. and Cherri Macdecy Pleasant.

Paul graduated from Churchill High School in 1984 and the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing. He worked for several...

Paul Bryant Williams

Paul Bryant Williams

Aug 18, 2021

Paul Bryant Williams of Yancey, age 55, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021.

Born July 19, 1966, in San Antonio, he was the son of Fred Williams and Judy Creswell.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Surviving are his father and stepmother, Fred and Linda Williams of New Braunfels; wife, Norma...

Susan Kolacek Payne

Susan Kolacek Payne

Aug 12, 2021

Susan Marie Kolacek Payne of Hondo, age 64, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.

Born in Three Rivers, March 15, 1957, she was the daughter of Max and Henrietta White Kolacek.

Susan was a devoted wife of almost 43 years, beloved mother of three, an amazing and loving Mimi who was devoted to her five...

Emilio M. Flores

Emilio M. Flores

Aug 7, 2021

Emilio M. Flores of Hondo, age 80, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021.

Born Sept. 23, 1940, in Eagle Pass, he was the son of Guillermo R. and Aurora Meza Flores.

After having served in the U. S. Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Emilio then served in the Texas National Guard. Later, he worked...

George Albert Tovar

George Albert Tovar

Aug 7, 2021

George Albert Tovar of Hondo, age 82, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021.

Born April 8, 1939, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Guillermo and Hortencia Ontiveros Tovar.

George proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and, later, with the American Red Cross and was a first responder with FEMA. He enjoyed woodworking and...

Phyllis Elizabeth Beesler Averitt

Phyllis Elizabeth Beesler Averitt

Aug 1, 2021

Phyllis Elizabeth Beesler Averitt of Hondo, age 82, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Born in Chicago IL, June 28, 1939, she was the daughter of William Harry and Viola Ellen Behnke Beesler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Averitt; daughter, Terry Griffin; and brother, William Beesler.

Survivors...

Fay Dell Schweers Wiemers

Fay Dell Schweers Wiemers

Jul 27, 2021

Fay Dell Schweers Wiemers of Hondo, age 90, passed away Tuesday, July 27.

Born in Hondo, Nov. 8, 1930, she was the middle daughter of Henry William and Minnie Pauline Oefinger Schweers.

Fay Dell was a great hostess and cook and loved to open her home to family and friends. She was very thoughtful, considerate...

Frances Ann Smith Peters

Frances Ann Smith Peters

Jul 26, 2021

Frances Ann Smith Peters of Hondo, age 93, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born in Arp TX, Dec. 12, 1927, she was the daughter of John Reagan Smith and Eura Moore Braly Smith.  The family moved to Kerrville in her early childhood.

Frances was a "Popular Pal" and Head Drum Major of the Antlerettes...

Capt. James L. Wilks

Capt. James L. Wilks

Jul 24, 2021

Retired Air Force Captain James L. Wilks earned his wings again on Saturday, July 24, returning to the sky at the age of 81 to be among the heavenly bodies and family members he loved. Jim was preceded in death by his devoted wife Anita, his sisters Polly, Alice and Florence, his brothers Earl and Ed, and his parents Ruth...

Seferina Mares Fernandez

Seferina Mares Fernandez

Jul 24, 2021

Seferina Mares Fernandez of Hondo, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Born in D'Hanis, Aug. 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Pedro and Feleciana Oranday Mares.

Although she had no children of her own, she became a proud, loving mother to two nephews and three nieces, Johnny, Marty, Belinda, Melissa and Caroline....

Ellen Frances Nester Reinhard

Ellen Frances Nester Reinhard

Jul 19, 2021

Ellen Frances Nester Reinhard of San Antonio, age 61, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born Feb. 2, 1960, in Hondo.

Ellen graduated from Hondo High School and Southwest Texas Junior College. She worked in data entry for several San Antonio banks.

She was a loving mother. Her teaching, care and guidance will...

Mary Luella Edwards Zdeb

Mary Luella Edwards Zdeb

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Luella Zdeb, age 93 of Hondo, went to be with our Lord July 13, 2021. Born September 29, 1927, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of John and Jeannette Edwards. Mary touched the lives of many who came to know her, as well as those who may have crossed her path throughout her years. Deeply loved and cherished...

Meryle Robert Wiemers

Meryle Robert Wiemers

Jun 21, 2021

Meryle Robert Wiemers of San Antonio, age  90, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.

Born July 20, 1930, in Hondo, he was the son of Otto Jacob and Emma Katherina Schulte Wiemers.

Meryle graduated from Hondo High School in 1948. He was drafted into the U.S. Army (1951-53) and served at Ft. Bliss in El...

Melinda Ann Martin

Melinda Ann Martin

Jun 19, 2021

Melinda Ann Martin of Hondo, age 55, passed away at her home Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Born in Hondo August 3, 1965, she was the daughter of Wilkes Otto and Lillian Annie Bendele Martin.

Melinda is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lynn Ray Martin; sister, Peggy Clark; and nephew, Keith Martin.

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Rachel "Raquel" Barrios Rodriguez

Rachel "Raquel" Barrios Rodriguez

Jun 14, 2021

Rachel Barrios Rodriguez, formerly of Hondo, age 89, passed away at her home in Houston, Texas, on the morning of June 14, 2021.

Raquel, as she was know to family and friends, was born in Hondo on August 5, 1931, to Jose Barrios and Maria Garcia. She married Daniel Barrientes Rodriguez on May 6, 1946.

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Robert "Bob" Eugene Moos

Robert "Bob" Eugene Moos

Jun 3, 2021

Robert Eugene Moos, affectionately known as Bob, passed peacefully in to the arms of our Lord, on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the youthful age of 80. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather & great-grandfather and dear friend to many.

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Dolores "Lole" Lopez

Dolores "Lole" Lopez

May 31, 2021

Dolores "Lole" Lopez of Hondo, 66, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.

Born in Hondo, July 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Ramon C. and Dolores Abrigo Lopez.

A babysitter for her numerous nieces and nephews and caregiver for her parents, she had a big heart and welcomed everyone. She enjoyed watching TV, eating...

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