Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 18, 2020

Rojelio D. Lopez of D'Hanis passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. He was 85.

Born July 4, 1934, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Alvino  and Josefina Del Toro Lopez.

Rojelio was a laborer for many years with D'Hanis Brick and Tile and also worked for a time with Medina County Pct. 3.

Dec 8, 2020

Glenn Roy Bohlen of Quihi/Hondo passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2020.  He was 68.

Born Aug. 26, 1952, in Hondo, he was the son of Clarence Erwin and Della Lena Hartman Bohlen.

Glenn was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Quihi Bethlehem Lutheran Church. While in high school he was a member of the FFA...

Nov 25, 2020

Robert William Bratton passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2020. He was 85.

Robert was born April 19, 1935, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. Robert and Peggy settled in Victoria, Texas to raise their five children.

On February 11, 1968, Robert became an ordained minister. He served as...

Nov 24, 2020

Zane Nicholas Condren of San Antonio passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was 35.

Born May 9, 1985, in Wooster, Ohio, Zane became a devoted husband and an amazing father who cherished his daughter. He loved his family in Ohio and called his mother every day. His NewTek "family" was so important to him, but he...

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Richard Norris, of Hondo, passed away at his home on November 20, 2020 at the age of 64 years. He was born February 10, 1956 in Morris, Illinois to Noah and Christine Norris.

Tom graduated from Morris High School in Morris, Illinois and was also a graduate of St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas...

Nov 20, 2020

George Edward Ernst, Jr., of Devine, former Medina County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Hondo.

Born July 25, 1944, in Corpus Christi, he was the son of George E. Ernst Sr. and Pearl Gudith Ernst.

A charter member of Calallen FFA, George was also an active member...

Nov 20, 2020

On November 20, 2020, the Lord took home an Angel, Jackie Lynn Knight Decker Krueger, at the age of 91. Jackie was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. She was strong minded, strong willed, and a survivor which was witnessed through her faith, strength, and endurance through many challenges in her life. Watching their suffering...