Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 18, 2020

Leland Ray Mahon, SCPO, USN Retired, passed away November 18, 2020.  He was bornJune 19, 1948 to Jesse Alvin Mahon and Reva Ruth Wilson in Decattur, Illinois. Services are pending.

Nov 12, 2020

Sharon Ann Wiemers Humphries of Hondo passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. She was 80.

Born in Hondo, Sept. 24, 1940, she was the daughter of Clinton and Maybelle Bohmfalk Wiemers.

After graduating Hondo High School, Sharon took a job at Kelly Air Force Base as a secretary. She loved her job and the people...

Nov 5, 2020

Frank D. Leyva of Hondo, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. He was 85.

Born March 10, 1935, in Hondo, he was the son of Bentura and Juanita Dominguez Leyva.

Frank was a hard-working man all his life and one who never gave up. He loved music, was "the life of the...

Oct 29, 2020

Hector Mendez Vasquez of San Antonio passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.  He was 74.

Born Nov. 11, 1947, in Uvalde, he was the son of Santos Luna Vasquez Sr. and Olga Mendez Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his father.

Hector and the former Mary Teresa Ytuarte of Hondo were married 44 years....

Oct 14, 2020

Lou Ann Love Evans of Devine passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.

Born in San Antonio, Nov. 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Alexander Hamilton D.H Love and Emma Lillian Owen Love.

Lou Ann was a strong Christian. She spent many years caring for elders in nursing homes in Lytle, Devine and Hondo. She...

Oct 13, 2020

Celia R. Lopez Garcia of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. She was 75.

Born in Hondo, April 18, 1945, she was the daughter of Jesus and Cleta Rico Garcia.

Celia loved sewing and/or knitting ever so many things for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren – small quilts to big knitted blankets, mittens, socks, dresses,...

Oct 9, 2020

Anna Elizabeth Taylor Van De Walle of Hondo, 78, passed away October 9, 2020. Born in Hondo, Texas on January 9, 1942, she was the daughter of Tony Travis Taylor and Lorine Anna Zinsmeyer Taylor.

Anna was raised in Hondo, Texas, graduating from Hondo High School in 1959. Anna had seven children, six boys and one girl,...