Obituary Listing

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....

Aug 15, 2025

Step aside, Hulk Hogan. Make room, Macho Man. The ultimate showstopper has entered the ring of eternity. David Wayne Cavazos, known to his fans as "The Heartbreaker," "The Gentleman Gladiator," and "The Ric Flair of Hondo" has laid down his championship belt and joined the heavenly roster on August 15, 2025.

David came into this world ready...

Aug 15, 2025

Miguel Ortiz, Sr., age 81, of Hondo passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

Born Jan. 5, 1944, in Big Foot, he was the son of Juan Ortiz and Fidela De La Rosa Ortiz.

Miguel worked as an oil field roughneck before becoming a ranchhand for several Big Foot area ranches. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles...

Aug 12, 2025

Larry L. Schweers passed peacefully on August 12, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Hondo on March 22, 1942, he was the son of Harry J. and Kathryn (Day) Schweers.

After completing school in Hondo, he attended the University of Texas in Austin where he pursued a degree in Music.  Larry played...

Aug 10, 2025

Terry L. Teague, 72, formerly of Hondo, passed away in San Antonio on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, no doubt to be greeted by eternal confederate militia characters of years gone by.

Born April 2, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan, he was the son of Robert A. and Mildred Lee Shafer Teague, who preceded him in death.

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Aug 8, 2025

Gary Edward Baker, 75, of Hondo passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, August 8, 2025.  Born July 9th, 1950, in Fresno, California, he was a beloved son of Lee and Ethel Schuehle Baker.

Throughout his life Gary embraced many paths.

He served six years in the U. S. Air Force as an airplane...

Jul 31, 2025

Martin Horace Ney, Jr., a native of D'Hanis, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in San Antonio. He was 77.

Born Oct. 17, 1947, in Hondo, he was the son of Martin Horace Ney, Sr. and Stella Caroline Finger Ney, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his siblings, Audrey N....

Jul 30, 2025

Lowell T.L. Proctor was born in Cedar Grove Township near Sterling, Oklahoma, in 1931. This was during the Great Depression, as well as a major drought and the Dust Bowl with its numerous huge dust storms. These conditions forced his parents to sell their farm and leave in search of work in California in 1936.

World War...