Obituary Listing

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...

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...