Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 12, 2021

Auldine Wiemers McAnelly of Hondo, 93, passed away April 12, 2021. Born near Hondo May 14, 1927, she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles W. McAnelly in 1947. Auldine and Chuck were born 4 months apart, 3 miles apart, and the families had known each other for generations! They raised their four children in San Antonio and Houston. "Our Mom loved...

Apr 6, 2021

Jamie Lee Perez, 31, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Born May 24, 1989, in Hondo, he was the son of Johnny Joe and Velinda Lopez Perez.

He is preceded in death by his brother, John Michael Perez; and grandparents, Ramon and Dolores Lopez.

He is survived by his parents; his...

Apr 6, 2021

Orlando Santos "Orly" Reyes, 63, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Born Oct.  19, 1957, in Hondo, he was the son of Felix D. and Agedita Santos Reyes, who preceded him in death.

Survivors are his wife, Angela Beth "Angie" Cero; daughter, Roshell Reyes (Matario Samuel);  stepson, Dustin Rodgers (Loren); grandchildren, Legend and...

Apr 4, 2021

Charles Allen "Chuck" Zinsmeyer,  56, of D'Hanis passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born August 11, 1964, in Hondo, he was the son of Jacob Lionel "Jack" and Jeanice Poerner Zinsmeyer.

Having graduated D'Hanis High School in 1982, Chuck was a proud 1986 graduate of Texas A&M University. He worked as an estimator and...

Mar 26, 2021

Mark Kevin Floerke, of D'Hanis, passed away at his home on March 26, 2021 at the age of 66, just days before his 67 th birthday. He was born March 31, 1954 in Beeville, Texas to Homer George Floerke and Emily Doris Zinsmeyer.

In 1973, Mark graduated from Greenville High School. Mark was a farmer and rancher...

Mar 18, 2021

Norine Lucille Elsie Hartmann Moss, 88, of Hondo went to her heavenly home at 4:02 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021.

She was born Dec. 13, 1932, at New Fountain, the fifth child of Fritz and Leota Lindeburg Hartmann.

Lucille was baptized July 27, 1934, in Quihi. Her sponsors were Arnold and Elsie Folk Lindeburg....

Mar 15, 2021

Robert Anthony Flores, 48, of Hondo went to be with the Lord on Monday, Mar. 15, 2021.

Born Jan. 15, 1973, in Hondo, he was the son of Jesus Roberto and Rose Rodriguez Flores.

Anthony was a 1991 graduate of Hondo High School where he enjoyed athletics, having played football and basketball. He was a...

Mar 14, 2021

Gregorio Torres, 84, of Hondo passed away Sunday, Mar. 14, 2021.

Born July 5, 1936, in San Angelo, he was the son of Bartolo and Refugia "Cuca" Acosta Torres.

A long-time resident of Hondo, he was well-known for his carpentry and home remodeling skills.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his...

Mar 13, 2021

Norman August "Sudsy" Lutz of D'Hanis, 69, passed peacefully on Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021, with family members by his side.

Born Sept. 27, 1951, in Hondo, he was the son of Arthur and Lillian Rudinger Lutz.

Sudsy was a well-known custom home builder and general contractor.

He was a wonderful, caring husband, father...

Mar 5, 2021

Maria de Jesus Sandoval Lopez Alejandrez of Hondo, 57, passed away Friday, Mar. 5, 2021. She was born in Tijuana, Mexico, May 20, 1963.

Maria had a big heart. She enjoyed helping others, especially the less fortunate. She would often offer advice and share her wisdom. She enjoyed cooking and crafting and was devoted to her children...

Feb 28, 2021

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Lisde G. Garcia, 92, died of natural causes on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at her home in D'Hanis.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis. The procession to the church in D'Hanis will depart the funeral home in Hondo at 9:30...

Feb 26, 2021

Rosalie Flory Richter of San Antonio, 91, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston.

Born in San Antonio, Oct. 11, 1929, she was the daughter of Henry E. Flory and Alma Elizabeth Beck Flory.

Rosalie was a devoted wife and mother. Kind, generous and outgoing, she never met a stranger. She enjoyed playing cards...

Feb 23, 2021

Peggy Lois Sizemore Bratton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Peggy was born March 1, 1935 in Sherman, Texas, to James and Lola Sizemore.

She married Robert W. Bratton on January 13, 1954 in Sherman. Peggy and Robert settled in Victoria, Texas to raise their five children.  In...