Obituary Listing

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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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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...

May 22, 2021

Kolby James Adlong of Hondo, 25, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Born Nov. 10, 1995 in San Antonio, he was the son of Kirk Joseph and Jennifer Anne Fletcher Adlong.

Kolby graduated college from TSTC in Waco. He worked for Williams Electric for 9 years, he had recently begun a new journey in his...

May 18, 2021

Rafael E. "Rifle" Carrasco of Hondo, 58, passed away suddenly in Arizona Tuesday, May 18, 2021, while traveling.

Born Mar. 24, 1963, in Hondo, he was the son of Ramon and Clara Esquivel Carrasco.

Rafael was a master of many trades, including mechanic, carpenter, plumber, construction—he did it all. He could fix almost anything and...

May 11, 2021

Judith Lee Arell Paulson of Hondo, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Born in Bartlesville, OK, Mar. 9, 1944, she was the daughter of Joseph Arell and Elsie Modena Dixon.

Judith, known to her friends as Judih, was a loving wife and mother and her love extended to her animals. An excellent horsewoman, she...

May 9, 2021

Robert Amos "Bobby" Rothe, a lifelong resident of the D'Hanis community, passed away at his home on May 9, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born March 30, 1934 in Hondo, Texas to Eric August Rothe and Cora Catharine Finger Rothe.

Bobby attended Seco School, St. Anthony Catholic School and then D'Hanis High School, graduating...

May 6, 2021

Mark Edward Poynter of Yancey, 67, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Born Feb. 20, 1954, in San Antonio, he was the son of Leonard Raymond and Minnie Dorothy Read Poynter.

Mark was a graduate of Edison High School in S.A. He was an ASE certified master mechanic and worked in several major car dealerships....

Apr 22, 2021

Dennis Lee Mollgaard, Sr, at 79, passed away April 22, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 4, 1942. When he was seven, his mother, sister and brother moved to San Antonio to start a new beginning after his father's untimely death. Even at the young age of 13, Dennis had an entrepreneurial spirit and had a...

Apr 13, 2021

Carla Sue Grunewald Boehle of Hondo, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Born in Hondo, Aug. 7, 1949, she was the daughter of James Wilbur and Maxine Carey Grunewald.

After graduating Yancey High School, she worked 34 years as a bookkeeper and teller at Hondo National Bank. In 1982 she and her husband opened...