Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2021

Adolpho E. Botello, Jr., of Hondo, 52, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Born Jan. 30, 1969, in Hondo, he was the son of Adolpho L. Botello, Sr., and Oralia Esquivel Botello.

Adolpho served in the U.S. Army. An all-around handy man, he worked for the Big Spring Herald, on oil rigs in New Mexico,...

Feb 9, 2021

Harry Edward Riggs of Groesbeck TX, 89, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Born July 21, 1931, Slab Fork, West Virginia, he was the son of Howard and Vada Gay Hicks Riggs.

Harry and the former Kathleen Wiemers married Dec. 14, 1968, at New Fountain United Methodist Church.

Harry was a long-haul truck driver for...

Feb 8, 2021

Joseph Ney "Joey" Koch, 57, of D'Hanis passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

Born Feb. 3, 1964, in Hondo, he was the son of Mathias M. and Beatrice Theresa Ney Koch.

Joey graduated D'Hanis High School in 1982 and Texas A&M in 1987, having earned a double major in accounting and finance. He and Stephanie...

Feb 8, 2021

Armida R. Avitia of Balch Spring, 79, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.

Born in Morelos, Coahuila, Mexico, June 6, 1942, she was the daughter of Manuel and Bernarda Perez Rodriguez, who preceded her in death.

Armida was an innovative and creative woman. It wasn't unusual to find her sewing a new piece of clothing...

Feb 2, 2021

John Edward Gooding of Hondo passed away on February 2, 2021, at the age of 49. He was born March 2, 1971 in Hondo, Texas to George Irvin Gooding and Diane Browning Gooding.

Survivors include his mother, Diane Gooding Fairchild (Lewis); daughter, Desiree Gooding Harman; grandson, William Harman; sister, Angie Dolgener (James); nephew, Hunter Dolgener; niece, Skyler...

Feb 1, 2021

Jose "Mosie" Correa, Jr., of Hondo gained his wings Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the age of 70.

Born Aug. 21, 1950, in Hondo, he was the son of Jose  Sr. and Consuelo Constante Correa.

Jose retired from Medina County as a machine operator and worked fulltime at Wal-Mart. He loved dancing, cooking and spending...

Jan 31, 2021

Colette Flusche Schultz, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully at home on January 31, 2021 after a short illness. She was born on November 15, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas.

Preceding her passing are her parents, Marcus and Sarah Flusche; her grandparents and infant sister. Colette is survived by her...

Jan 30, 2021

Lupe Reyes Ytuarte of Hondo and San Antonio passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. She was 92.

Born in Hondo, June 2, 1928, she was the daughter of Mauro and Enriqueta Dominguez Reyes.

When she was young, Lupe worked at Buster Rath Auto Parts. After moving to Del Rio for a time and then back...

Jan 24, 2021

Kathleen Johnson Finger of Hondo passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. She was 94.

Born in Laredo, July 27, 1926, she was the daughter of Randolph Morton and Lillian Blasingame Johnson.  She grew up in Edinburg, graduating from Edinburg High. At 17 she rode the bus to Denton where she attended TWU and obtained her teaching degree....

Jan 23, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Heyen of Hondo passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. He was 82.

Born Feb. 3, 1938, in Hondo, he was the son of Leslie Robert and May Lillian Paulsen Heyen.

Bob graduated Hondo High School and joined the U.S. Navy. He worked in West Texas oil fields for a time and, for...

Jan 21, 2021

Lillian Annie Bendele Martin of Hondo passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at the age of 88.

Born in Devine, Jan. 28, 1932, she was the daughter of Levi Louis and Theckla Ida Theis Bendele.

Lillian retired as housekeeping supervisor after  25 years at Medina Community Hospital. She was a member of St. John Catholic...

Jan 17, 2021

John Pershing Tondre, Jr. of Hondo passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 75.  He was born May 16, 1945 in Uvalde, Texas, one of four children, to John & Billy Tondre.

He graduated from Victoria High School in 1964 and joined the United States Air Force in 1965.  He served four years, including...

Jan 10, 2021

James Daniel Schmidt of Hondo passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 10, 2021.  He was born the son of Overton K. and Dovie Mae Schmidt, May 14, 1937.

J.D. grew up on the family farm and ranch and continued these endeavors throughout his life.  He graduated from Devine High School and later Southwest Texas State College...

Jan 10, 2021

Virgil John Krenmueller of Hondo left this world Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. He was 85.

Born Nov. 5, 1935, in Dunlay, he was the son of John Henry and Lela Julia Neuman Krenmueller.

Virgil leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Joyce Elizabeth Wurzbach Krenmueller; children, Deborah Moritz, Jean Krenmueller, and Daryl (Cynthia) Krenmueller;...

Jan 8, 2021

Doris Lou Lindeburg Saathoff of Hondo went to be with her Lord Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. She was 84.

Born in Hondo, April 15, 1936, she was the daughter of Henry Emil and Ida Theresa Saathoff Lindeburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Calvin Lindeburg.

Survivors include her...

Jan 6, 2021

Paul Harwood Miller of Hondo passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at the age of 69.

He was one of twin sons born to Frances Mechler Miller and Henry Bru Miller on June 26, 1951, in Hondo, Texas.

Paul attended Hondo High School and went on to graduate from Texas A&M University. He earned a...

Dec 29, 2020

Emilio Gonzales, Sr., of Hondo, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. He was 87.

Born May 28, 1933, in Biry, he was the son of Louis and Augustina Gonzales Gonzales.

After more than 30 years, Emilio retired as a castor at Universal Rundle. He enjoyed playing golf and was known as "Crooked Stick" to...

Dec 27, 2020

Rev. Bernice Arlynn "B.A." Justice, Jr., of Hondo, retired Methodist minister, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. He was 85.

Born Nov. 28, 1935, in Rockdale, he was the son of Bernice Arlynn Sr. and Harriet Louise Sanford Justice.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Lodisca, Elizabeth and Peggy.

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Dec 23, 2020

Abel Ramirez, Jr.,  of San Antonio passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, after a long illness. He was 36.

Born July 27, 1984, in San Antonio, he was the son of  Abel Ramirez, Sr., and Ruth Gaitan Ramirez.

Abel loved people and he made a difference in the lives of many in serving through church...

Dec 20, 2020

On Monday, December 20, 2020, Julia Maizelle Crow Biddle, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 89 in Hondo, Texas.

Julie was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Hondo to V. H. "Buster" and Edra Clark Crow.  After attending Baylor University for a time, Julie married Dale Biddle of Bloomington, Illinois, there they raised their...