Obituary Listing

Mar 4, 2019

Corsinio "Kojo" Barrientes of Hondo, 76, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. Born Oct. 3, 1942, in Hondo, he was the son of Jesus and Ramona Ybarra Barrientes. He was a carpenter by trade and had worked in several areas of construction. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Paul and Joe. He leaves behind his daughter,...

Feb 19, 2019

Bonnie Lou Ulbrich Groff, age 88 of Hondo, passed away Feb. 19, 2019. She was born Jan. 15, 1931, in Hondo, the daughter of Jack Earnest and Lula Buss Ubrich. Soon after graduating from Hondo High School, at the age of 17, Bonnie married the love of her life, Robert M. Buddy' Groff Jr. With him she went on a...

Feb 10, 2019

Alberto A. Fernandez, a resident of D'Hanis, entered eternal rest Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the age of 69 years. Alberto was born Sept. 27, 1949, in Uvalde and was the son of Placido and Dolores Almendarez Fernandez. Alberto retired as a supervisor with the Texas Department of Transportation after 27 years. He was a very hard-working man, dedicating his...

Feb 7, 2019

Basilio "Bo" Rodriguez Ortiz of D'Hanis, age 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Born April 15, 1944, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Amadeo and Feliciana "Anita" Rodriguez Ortiz. A kind, sweet, loving man, his daughter was his pride and joy and he loved every one of his grandchildren immeasurably. He enjoyed traveling at every opportunity and he...

Feb 3, 2019

Gertrude (Gerry) S. Land Riff left this earth to be with the Lord on Feb. 3, 2019. She was 91. She was born in San Antonio on Feb. 2, 1928 to John and Sylvia Land. Being in a military family, she spent time growing up in Harlingen TX, St. Louis MO, San Antonio and, finally, Rio Medina. While living in...

Feb 1, 2019

Joyce Helen Keuper of Hondo, 72, passed away on February 1, 2019. She was born January 20, 1947, in Sherman, Texas, the daughter of Wilburn Ardell and Faye Kiser Blythe. After the passing of her husband, Brian, on September 29, 2018, she spent her final days visiting with her children and grandchildren. Joyce had a wonderful life full of love,...

Jan 25, 2019

Jack Louis Finger of San Antonio died Friday, January 25, 2019 at the age of 91. Born July 24, 1927 to Arnold John and Marie Carle Finger in DHanis, Texas, Jack attended St. Anthonys Catholic elementary school before graduating from DHanis High School in 1944. From 1944 to 1948 he was enrolled at St. Marys University in San Antonio where...

Jan 22, 2019

Elton Ray Batteau of Hondo, 69, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in San Antonio. Born Nov. 2, 1949, in Hondo, he was the son of Jesse James Batteau and Ima Jewel Johnson Batteau. Elton attended Hondo High School and graduated from the Gary Job Corps Center where he became a certified mechanic. A fun-loving man, he loved...

Jan 21, 2019

Rose M. Prader, 64, went to be with Jesus on January 21st, 2019 after bravely and gracefully trusting our Lord in a prolonged battle against a progressive nervous system disorder. Her strength, resolve and love were constantly on display as she persevered beyond even the most optimistic prognosis. She was an inspiration to her family, caregivers and all who knew...

Jan 20, 2019

Carolyn Jean Eckhart was born on Aug 9, 1932. She grew up as an only child. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert J Eckhart and Ruby Alice Brucks Eckhart, her first husband Wilfred Ward, and her second husband, Earnest H. Muennink and one child who died at birth. She is survived by her children, Dorthy Ward-Griffin, Ora...

Jan 17, 2019

Ray Bernsen, 53 of Quihi, passed away on January 17. He was born October 4, 1965 in San Antonio. He graduated from Medina Valley High School in 1983 and attended Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. He is the son of Olivia Hill Bernsen and the late Bernard Bernsen. Ray was a skilled handyman and manager of a building supply...

Jan 13, 2019

Mildred Eloise Newcomb Laurance of Kerrville, formerly of Hondo, age 99, passed away Sunday, Jan 13, 2019, in Farmington NM, surrounded by family.

Mildred was born in San Antonio, April 13, 1919. She was the daughter of Henry D. and Verna Kelley Newcomb.

he was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, H.D. Newcomb;...

Jan 7, 2019

Ramon C. Villa of Hondo, age 85, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. Born Feb. 28, 1933, in Hondo, he was the son of Jose and Concepcion Castillo Villa. He was a loving, caring husband and father. He believed in discipline and taught his children to be good citizens. When grandchildren arrived, he turned his passion and devotion to them....

Jan 2, 2019

Ann Lea August 6, 1933 - January 2, 2019 Ann was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was strong willed, strong minded and a survivor as witnessed through her faith, strength and endurance through many challenges in her life. She drew together the people in her life that would become her large loving family and...

Jan 1, 2019

Benjamin Vizcarra of Hondo, 30, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Born Sept. 9, 1988, in Sonorita, Mexico, he was the son of Jose Manuel Vizcarra and Yvonne DeLeon Vargas Vizcarra. Although he was unemployed, it didn't stop him from being optimistic. He always greeted everyone he met with both a combination of a smile and a warm "peace" sign...

Dec 10, 2018

Robert Wayne (Robbie) McGill of Hondo, 66, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Born May 3, 1952, in Fairfield CA, he was the son of Robert and Angeline Ruez McGill. McGill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and retired as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother,...

Nov 30, 2018

Virginia Robles Frausto of Centerpoint, formerly of Hondo, 82, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Born in Yancey, July 24, 1936, she was the daughter of Isaac Robles and Angelita Luna Robles. Married young, she was a loving wife and mother. She had worked many jobs and opened her own daycare center. Those children still remember her and the love...

Nov 30, 2018

Consuelo Esquivel "Chelo" Delgado of Hondo, 79, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Born in Hondo, Feb. 26, 1939, she was the daughter of Francisco and Maria Guajardo Esquivel. Consuelo was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved to cook, host parties for family members, have music playing, and always enjoyed Bingo. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 29, 2018

Mary Martha Gilbert Matthews of Helotes, 68, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. Born in Hondo, Feb. 11, 1950, she was the daughter of Charlie Arthur Gilbert and Mildred Naomi Welch Gilbert. Mary graduated Hondo High School with the Class of 1968. She and Jack Matthews were married May 8, 1999. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death...

Nov 24, 2018

Edmundo Herrera of Hondo, 89, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Born Dec. 22, 1928, in Hondo, he was the son of Jesus M. and Herminia Barrios Herrera. Edmundo attended Hondo High School and served three years in the U.S. Army. He retired as a castor after 44 years at Universal Rundle. He was a generous and loving man who...