Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2026

Ruben Torres, Sr., age 62, of Hondo passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in San Antonio

Born Aug. 30, 1963, in Hondo, he was the son of Gregorio Torres, Sr. and Margarita Sanchez Torres.

Ruben was the youngest male in our family, he was our baby.  Even though he was the youngest, he grew taller...

Jan 4, 2026

Oscar B. Herrera, Sr., age  99, formerly of Hondo, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in San Antonio.

Born Sept. 2, 1926, in Hondo, he was the son of Jesus and Herminia Barrios Herrera.

Oscar began his career at Alamo Barber College in San Antonio and became a licensed barber.   He met the love of...

Dec 31, 2025

Janet Paula Reger Anderson of San Antonio, 75, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Born October 14, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Paul Ellis Reger and Myra Leah Brucks Reger.

Janet was a photographer, songwriter, and singer. The late Jerry Blanton nicknamed her "song machine" , because there         for a while...

Dec 30, 2025

Ester Flores Saavedra of D'Hanis/Hondo, age 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at her home.

Service information is  pending.

Complete obituary to come.

Arrangements by Guinn-Horger Funeral Home

Dec 29, 2025

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ortega Hernandez of Hondo, 84, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.

Born July 13, 1941, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Esteban and Refugia Ortega Hernandez.

Lupe was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, infant sister Birjinia Hernandez and Maria O. Hernandez; and her brothers, Juan, Guillermo "Wille," Pedro "Pete",...

Dec 21, 2025

Keith Eugene "Hillbilly"  Marsh of Hondo made his eternal ride on Sunday, 21 DEC 2025.  He was 63 years of age.

Born June 10, 1962, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, he was the son of Percy D. Marsh and Maxine White Thames.

A devoted United States Marine, Keith served honorably beginning in 1979 in numerous deployments and...

Dec 4, 2025

Floyd Walter Saathoff, age 90 of Hondo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Floyd was born on February 13, 1935 in Hondo, Texas, to Albert H. and Helena Leinweber Saathoff.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Lindeburg Saathoff; parents; stepmother, Meta Hahn Saathoff; brothers, Arnold...

Nov 22, 2025

A tragic highway accident took the life of 21-year-old Travis Ray Pursley of Hondo early Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Born in San Antonio Feb. 28, 2004, he graduated as a beloved member of Hondo High School Class of 2023.

Travis always brought joy to whomever he met. He was a blessing to life, a loving,...

Nov 16, 2025

Clyde Harold Haak of Hondo passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 91.

Clyde was born June 5, 1934, on the North High Bank of Mill Creek in Miller County, Arkansas, in the Shiloh community outside of Texarkana, Arkansas to parents Robert Francis Haak and Ruth Rose Haak.

Ever the storyteller, Clyde...

Oct 27, 2025

Maureen Elizabeth Finger Krause, a native of D'Hanis and long-time resident of Wharton, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Boerne. She was 92.

Born Nov. 13, 1932, in Hondo, she was the daughter of  Maurice Joseph Finger and Julia Lillian Wernette Finger.

The family ranch at D'Hanis was home during Maureen's early childhood years...

Oct 19, 2025

Kent Leon Kepler of Utopia age 88, died October 19, 2025, hearing the love of family he adored, the poetry he studied, and the liturgy of the God and church he served.

He was born in 1937 to Glen and Lillian Kepler and lived an almost idyllic childhood in the tiny town of Big Springs, Nebraska, with...

Oct 19, 2025

Joe Lee Nixon October 3, 1928 - October 19, 2025

Joe Lee Nixon, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather of Hondo, was called to the Lord's service on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Born October 3, 1928, to John Phillip Nixon and Eva (Ward) Nixon, Joe grew up in Yancey, Texas on the family ranch with his brother...

Oct 18, 2025

Bryan Smiley Hartnett, 80, of Hondo, Texas, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, Oct. 18, 2025, while surrounded by family.

Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, William Bryan and Mattie Rachel Smiley Hartnett, and his beloved sisters, Martha and Helen.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry; brother, Bob; children, William...

Oct 17, 2025

George Louis Brucks

September 1, 1942 – October 17, 2025

George Brucks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong resident of Hondo, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on October 17, 2025.

Born September 1, 1942, to George Julius and Thelma (Schlentz) Brucks, George grew up in Hondo, where he was affectionately known...

Oct 1, 2025

Catherine Lonette Davis Martin, 67, of Natalia passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Methodist Transplant and Specialty hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Born March 12, 1958, in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of James Author Davis and Anna Lou Parker Davis.

Cathy was above all things a wonderful friend to all. She was...

Sep 19, 2025

Charles Mathias Rohrbach, Jr., 88, journeyed from his earthly home in San Antonio on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

Born Feb. 15, 1937 in Hondo, he was the son of Charles Mathias and Eunice Langfeld Rohrbach.

Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army for four years before beginning his career as a master woodworker. He and...

Sep 8, 2025

Neill Patrick Finger of San Antonio, 74, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Born January 8, 1951, in Hondo, he was the son of Edward Joseph "Ep" Finger and Ardyce "Biddy" O'Neill Finger.

Neill was a member of Hondo High School Class of 1969.

He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 4, 2025

Dennis Robert Skalka, LTC USAF (Ret), of Mico was called to the Lord's Service on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio.  He was 82.

Born Dec. 16, 1942, in Fairfield, Nebraska, he was the son of James Thomas and Anna Louise Bednar Skalka. He was also welcomed by his 6-year-old brother,...

Sep 2, 2025

Rebecca Ann Krenmueller Nehr of D'Hanis, age 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 2, 2025. She was born October 30, 1936, in Hondo, and lived most of her life with her family in D'Hanis.

Rebecca was the beloved only child of Joe Frank and Elva Lois Mumme Krenmueller.

She was born and...

Aug 16, 2025

Martin Escamilla of San Antonio, age 59, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home.

Born April 4, 1966, in Brownsville, he was the son of Juan M. and Ignacia Rivera Escamilla.

A cook for many years, Martin was a quiet man, but he loved action games. He also enjoyed running and weight lifting....