Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2019

Anna Elizabeth Eggen Wynne of San Antonio passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at age 77. Born in Hondo, June 30, 1941, she was a daughter of Houston B. and Leora Horger Eggen, who preceded her in death. Anna graduated Hondo High School in 1959. She earned a Master's Degree from Our Lady of the Lake University and, after teaching...

Mar 17, 2019

Robert "Beto" J. Gallegos passed away at Mission Trails Hospital in San Antonio, TX, on March 17, 2019, at the age of 83. Robert was born on Dec. 25, 1935, in Devine, TX to Salome and Carlota J. Gallegos. He was known as a dedicated, hard worker and a fair employer. The start of his construction company didn't come overnight....

Mar 11, 2019

Hilmer Ben Boehle of Hondo, age 92, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Born Dec. 8, 1926, at the family home in Quihi, he was the son of Willie Ben and Lena Katherina Neumann Boehle. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Betty Ruth Weber Boehle; and his siblings, Ella Whittle, Aaron Boehle, Clarence...

Mar 8, 2019

Dennis Herman "Beelo" Zerr of Hondo, age 90, passed away Friday, Mar. 8, 2019. Born Oct. 26, 1928, in Hondo, he was the son of Robert J. and Gertrude Margaret Koch Zerr. Dennis was an amazing man. Quiet and humble. A real servant. Hard working. Devoted husband. Devout Catholic. Loving father. Veteran. Great friend. Master electrician. Carpenter. Outdoorsman. Mostly known...

Mar 4, 2019

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Mar 4, 2019

Amparo Patricia "Patty" Santos Campos of Hondo, 78, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born March 30, 1940, in Hondo to Jesus M. Santos Sr. and Ofelia Gonzales Santos. The second oldest of 12 children, she is rememberd by her siblings as nurturing and like a second mom to her younger...

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...