Gregorio A. Torres
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...
Norman August "Sudsy" Lutz
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...
Maria De Jesus Lopez Alejandrez
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...
Lisde G. Garcia
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...
Rosalie Flory Richter
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...
Peggy Lois Sizemore Bratton
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...
Adolpho E. Botello, Jr.
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,...
Harry Edward Riggs, Sr.
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...
Joseph N. "Joey" Koch
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...
Armida R Avitia
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...
John Edward Gooding
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...
Jose Correa, Jr.
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...
Colette Flusche Schultz
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...
Lupe Reyes Ytuarte
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...
Kathleen Johnson Finger
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....
Robert "Bob" Jerome Heyen
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...
Lillian Bendele Martin
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...
John Pershing Tondre, Jr.
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...
James Daniel Schmidt
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...
Virgil John Krenmueller
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;...
