Obituary Listing

Jun 18, 2020

Bret Michael Starr of Bandera passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Born Feb. 17, 1962, in Hollywood CA, he was the son of Raymond J. and Mary Louise Gerrich Starr.

A retired commercial construction carpenter, Bret moved to the Bandera area 20 years ago. He loved the peaceful countryside and enjoyed spending...

Jun 14, 2020

On Sunday, June 14, 2020, Wanda Marie Zapata Garza of Hondo passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was 70.

Wanda enjoyed a rich and wonderful life with her husband and children, traveling, and volunteering with her church. She loved singing, dancing, cooking and, most of all, she loved laughing with her...

Jun 10, 2020

Alifonso "Poncho" Tobar, Jr. of Yancey passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was 92.

The son of Alifonso and Maria Felan Tobar, he was born in Knippa on July 28, 1927.

A lifelong rancher and farmer, he was loved by all who met him for his sense of humor, his honesty,...

May 28, 2020

Andrea Ramirez Ramirez of Hondo passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was 89.

Born in Hondo, Nov. 11, 1930, she was the daughter of Esteban Ramirez and Maria Aguilar Ramirez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fidel Ramirez; grandchildren, Andrea Duran and Robert Sandoval; brothers, Norberto, Porfirio,...

May 26, 2020

Jimmy L. Leazenby, age 81, of Belton passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Born in Verdon OK, Feb. 22, 1939, he was the son of John J. and Fanny Ruth Leazenby, who preceded him in death.

Jim married his high school sweetheart, Constance Eloise Schweers, in 1957. Their marrriage would last 62...

May 23, 2020

Margarita Garcia of Yancey passed away Saturday, May. 23, 2020. She was 71.

Born in Hondo, Dec. 4, 1948, she was the daughter of Sisto Garcia and Inocencia Flores Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Samuel Garcia, Sr.; son, Juan Garcia; brothers, Alfredo, Jose and Ramon Garcia;...

May 7, 2020

Michael Rodriguez Treviño of Hondo passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was 44.

Born Nov. 30, 1975, in San Antonio, he was the son of Eduardo and Carmen Rodriguez Treviño.

Michael liked joking around and bringing smiles to others, and he was always willing to help others. He loved his dog,...

May 3, 2020

Carol Velta Collier Perkins of Converse passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born February 28, 1946, in Lawton OK to Ralph Thomas Collier and Velma Laverne Wells Collier.

Carol loved her family and enjoyed reading, slot games, and shopping. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.

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Apr 26, 2020

Joyce Imogene (Bishop) Zerr, of San Antonio, TX, died on April 26, 2020. She was born Jan. 25, 1940, in Uvalde, TX, to Robert Louis Bishop and Climbert Rachel Heine Bishop.

Imogene graduated from Knippa High School. On June 21, 1958, she married Larry James Zerr in Knippa. Imogene made her home in San Antonio...

Apr 20, 2020

Saebel Freddy Saebel of Bandera passed away Monday, Apr. 20, 2020, with his wife by his side. He was 79.

Born Apr. 11, 1941, in Haderslev, Danmark, he was the son of Louis Hansen and Elizabeth Nielsen Hansen.

Freddy proudly served in the Danish Navy and had a career as a Certified...

Apr 20, 2020

Mary Ann Bures Bendele, age 98 of D'Hanis, Texas, was called to be with the Lord on April 20, 2020. Mary was born Dec. 4, 1921, in Louise, Texas, to Charles A. Bures  and Gabriella Fojtik Bures.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Calvin J. Bendele; brothers, Charles Jr., George and...

Apr 15, 2020

Leona Mae Weynand Koch, age 65 of D'Hanis, passed away on April 15, 2020 peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1955 in Hondo, Texas to Wallace Jacob "Jake" Weynand and Mathilda "Tillie" Rosena John Weynand.

Leona was a member of the D'Hanis High School class of 1973. She was active in Future Homemakers...

Apr 14, 2020

Doris Mae Sharp Koch of Conroe, formerly of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020.

Born in Yorktown, Dec. 24, 1930, she was the daughter of Jack and Ida Mae Wofford Sharp who later lived at New Fountain.

Doris always wanted to be a nurse, but that is one profession she never...

Apr 12, 2020

Laura Lee Leinweber Schuehle, age 95 of Hondo, passed away peacefully at home on the ranch on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

She was born Aug. 2, 1924, to Elmer and Emma Short Leinweber.

Laura married Henry Schuehle in 1949. They moved to the family ranch north of Hondo in 1990, where...

Apr 9, 2020

Lucille Vernell Wiemers Rhome of Hondo/Yancey passed away Thursday, Apr. 9, 2020. She was 86.

Born Nov. 12, 1933, in Yancey, she was the daughter of Alfred B. and Corine Faseler Wiemers.

Lucille graduated from Yancey High School. She married John Dean Hawes and, while he served in the U.S. Coast Guard,...

Mar 7, 2020

Antonia Garcia Rodriguez of Hondo passed away Saturday, Mar. 7, 2020. She was 78.

Born April 16, 1941, in Devine, she was the daughter of Calletano and Dominga Piña Garcia.

A  very giving person, Antonia was also quite a character and she loved to go shopping. She was a wonderful cook and...

Mar 1, 2020

William Jay Adkins passed away Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020 in San Antonio at the age of 84.

Born April 23, 1935, in Galveston KY, he was the son of John Samuel and Mae Weddington Adkins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Pauline Maria Saathoff Adkins;...

Feb 28, 2020

Paul Anthony Corona of Hondo, 44, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

Born Oct. 8, 1975, in Hondo, he was the son of Juan and Nelda Velasquez Corona.

Paul was a 1994 graduate of Hondo High School. A beloved, son and brother, he was an avid cook, hunter, fisherman, and pit master....

Feb 24, 2020

Gary Horace Schweers of Sugar Land passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. He was 80.

Born Jan. 21, 1940, in Hondo, he was the son of Horace Ervin and Lillian Marie Schroeder Schweers, who preceded him in death.

Gary cherished his family, friends and the outdoors. He was a proud graduate...

Feb 24, 2020

Janie Acker Schuh of Yancey passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020.  She was 70.

Born in San Antonio, July 20, 1949, she was the daughter of Roland Henry Acker and Meta Marie Bertha Schulmeier.

Janie grew up on Pinn Road, until her family moved to Cherokee Village, and graduated from MacArthur High...