Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2020

Heather Rae Semmelmann, born in San Antonio May 11, 1966, used her angel wings to join Jesus Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Hondo TX.

Heather attended North Side Schools in S.A. where she worked in a school cafeteria and graduated in 1988.   She participated in Special Olympics track, bowling and swimming, bringing home dozens of medals through...

Aug 30, 2020

Carmen Hernandez Benavides of Hondo passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. She was 94.

Born in San Angelo, Dec. 30, 1925, she was the daughter of Vidal and Rosa Aguirre Hernandez.

Growing up Carmen was a migrant worker for many years and in later life was a seamstress. She was a devoted Christian who loved...

Aug 29, 2020

Martha Margaret Hesse Barchfeld passed away quietly at midnight, August 29, 2020, at her daughter's home in Wisconsin, surrounded by the knowledge of the love of her family. She had just celebrated her 88 th birthday.

Born August 10, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the youngest of four daughters of Konrad and Hedwig Hesse. Raised and...

Aug 26, 2020

Pascual H. Roque, formerly of Lytle, passed away at home in D'Hanis Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. He was 91.

Born April 7, 1929, he was the son of Simon and Natalia Hernandez Roque.

Pascual was a lifelong farmer and nurseryman in the Lytle area.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

Aug 25, 2020

Mario A. Lopez of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. He was 72.

Born Sept. 12, 1947, in Hondo, he was the son of Alcario B. and Felice Moncada Lopez, who preceded him in death.

Mario graduated from Dover Air Force Base High School in 1966, joined the Army and served from 1966 to...

Aug 24, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Moebius Heiligman of San Antonio passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

Born in San Antonio, Aug. 16, 1931, she was the daughter of Fritz Max and Adele Bertha Herrmann Moebius. Virginia's hobby was sewing—anything from doll clothes to a wedding dress. She loved old-time country music and especially George Strait songs. She graduated from Yancey...

Aug 23, 2020

Larry Lloyd Borgens of Hondo, 74, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born January 2, 1946, in Yakima, WA, he was the son of Orville and Carolyn Borgens.

Larry grew up in Wapato, WA and graduated from Wapato High School in 1964. He worked on the family fruit ranch and also raised pigs. For fun, he competed...

Aug 22, 2020

Major Berton Bradley Barrett (retired U.S. Army Major), born on July, 23 1944, in Selma AL, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. He was 76.

Bert, as he was known to friends, graduated Avon High School in Avon CT in 1961; Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, graduating 12/23/1974 with a Bachelor of Science Degree; and the University of...

Aug 12, 2020

Virginia Moehring Jenkins of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.

Born in Hondo, Nov. 24, 1922, she was the daughter of Oscar and Dora W. Balzen Moehring.

Having lived for a time in San Antonio, Virginia spent most of her life in Medina County. She was a faithful and active member of St. Paul...

Aug 11, 2020

Charlie (Carlos D.) Soliz of Yancey passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. He was 75.

Charlie was born July 11, 1945, in Hondo, Texas.  He was the son of Francisco and Maria Delgado Soliz.

Charlie attended Southwestern Adventist University at Keene, Texas.  While there he met his wife Eunice and earned his bachelor's degree. Charlie...

Aug 4, 2020

William (Bill) Moffett, age 69 of D'Hanis, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on November 4, 1950, to Carl and Eloulse Moffett. He is preceded in death by his father and mother and his brother, Ray Moffett.

Aug 4, 2020

Judy Berry Johnson of Yancey passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. She was 82.

Born Mar. 14, 1938, in Kerrville, she was the daughter of Earl and Ellen Wilson Berry.

An accomplished pianist, for many years and until a few months prior to her passing, she enjoyed providing accompaniment for Yancey United...

Aug 1, 2020

Bruce Rolf Saathoff departed this world peacefully at home on August 1, 2020. Bruce was born August 2, 1942 in Quihi, Texas to Rolf Ehme Saathoff and Evelyn Lizetta Burger Saathoff. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Quihi, Texas.

Upon graduation from Hondo High School in 1960, Bruce attended Southwest Texas Junior College...

Jul 30, 2020

Richard Henry Muennink, age 60, of Hondo passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Richard was born in Castroville on Oct. 19,1959, to Shirley Jane Boehle Muennink and the late Walter Muennink.

Richard was the proud owner/operator of  his exotic game hunting business, Action Outdoor Adventures, in which he guided individuals and families from all over...

Jul 27, 2020

Fanelle Dorothy Neuman Bohmfalk went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born at home on Sept. 11, 1935, to Clarence Louis and Dorothy Grube Neuman. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hondo.

She graduated from Hondo High School in 1953 where she was elected the...

Jul 23, 2020

JoAnn Tapia of D'Hanis passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was 53.

Born in San Antonio, Aug. 7, 1966, she was the daughter of Eusebio G. Tapia and Angelita Mejia Tapia.

JoAnn retired from Lackland Air Force Base Civil Service as housekeeping supervisor after 27 years. She had an outgoing personality, was very loving...

Jul 19, 2020

Virginia (Virg) Santillano Sherry, 68,of Devine, TX passed away with her husband and daughter by her side on Sunday, July 19, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Virginia was born in Hondo, Texas on January 11, 1952 to Macario and Petra Santillano.

Virginia worked at USAA for 10 years before meeting...

Jul 18, 2020

Anselmo was born on April 21, 1927 in Dunlay, TX. He was the son of Jesus R. Martinez and Rosalia Sierra both from Mexico.

He is survived by his four children:  Sr. Betty Ann Martinez, FMA; Ricardo Jesus Martinez, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Liz); Theresa Sue Martinez Adame and son-in-law Rafael; and John Martin Martinez (Jonny)....

Jul 15, 2020

Mary Alice Tillery Crow of Hondo passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was 82.

Born in Russellville, AR, May 24, 1938, she was the daughter of Samuel Lafayette Tillery and Ora Myrtle Baker Tillery.

Mary was a strong woman with a big heart who enjoyed helping others, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jul 14, 2020

Faustino Correa of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was 92.

Born Feb. 15, 1928, in Karnes City, he was the son of Antonio and Manuela Reyes Correa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Guadalupe Correa; daughter, Irma Correa; sons, Arturo Correa and Joel Correa (Oralia); brothers, Jose Correa...