Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2021

Emma Jean Sampier Weynand of D'Hanis, age 94, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Born in Uvalde County, May 24, 1927, she was the daughter of Jairrett Houston Sampier and Lesette Emma Betty Helbig Sampier, the eldest of seven children.

Jean graduated Knippa High School as Valedictorian of her class. She and her husband owned...

Oct 2, 2021

Eloisa Ramirez Muñiz of D'Hanis, age 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

Born in D'Hanis, April 19, 1933, she was the daughter of Antero and Juanita Frias Ramirez.

She became a skilled homemaker, making tamales, butter and cheese, sewing her children's clothes, quilting, and cooking for the holidays when family would gather at her...

Sep 27, 2021

Donna Louise McGraw Schlueter of Hondo, age 64, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Born in Hondo, March 15, 1957, she was the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Mary Lanell Sampier McGraw, who preceded her in death.

Survivors are her daughter, Jamie Schlueter of Austin; son, Kevin Schlueter (Deirdre) of San Diego CA; granddaughter, Cheyenne...

Sep 26, 2021

Ronnie Glenn Mason of Hondo, beloved local country singer, left on the wings of a snow white dove on Sunday, Sept. 26 , 2021, to meet his Lord.  He was 72 years of age.

Born Nov. 27, 1948, in Houston, he was the son of Richard Dave and Florine Ezetta Magee Mason. After contracting polio at an...

Sep 7, 2021

Connie Ellen Davis Stuart of Hondo, age 66, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Born in Pearsall, July 14, 1955, she was the daughter of Lee Owen and Margaret Inez Murphy Davis.

After raising her daughter, Connie returned to school to receive her teaching certificate. She substituted for a time at Hondo and taught at...

Sep 6, 2021

Doris LaVerne Wiemers Schulte of Hondo, age 92, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

LaVerne was born at home in Medina County, Texas, on July 28, 1929, to Theodore George Wiemers and Hulda Schneider Wiemers. She was the fourth child, having one brother, Franklin (Alice Frances) Wiemers, and three sisters, Frances (Mrs. L.J) Leinweber, June (Mrs. Jack)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Survivors...

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...