Obituary Listing

Jul 27, 2025

Paul "Bodie" Krause, 70, of D'Hanis, Texas, was called to his eternal home on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born in Beeville on August 22, 1954, he is the son of Maureen (Finger) and Alfred Krause of Glen Flora.

Bodie was a rancher, retired teacher, and avid outdoorsman who valued his friendships and adored his family. He found...

Jul 19, 2025

Sherill Ray Reus, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025, in San Antonio at the age of 85. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Castroville to Rudolph and Lenora Halty Reus.

Known as Butch by family members and local residents, he grew up on the family farm in La Coste....

Jul 16, 2025

Michael Albert 'Mike' Rowlett of Mico, Texas, passed away July 16, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born September 22, 1959, in Hondo to Albert Newton 'Al' Rowlett and Ruth Olga Reus Rowlett.

Mike attended Hondo High School where he played baseball and football and met his wife, Teresa Rock. Mike and Teresa graduated in...

Jul 11, 2025

Jennifer Katherine Wells Hinojosa of Henderson, Nevada – proud Texan turned Nevada desert rose – formerly of Austin and San Antonio, TX, entered peacefully into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 11, 2025, with her husband and son by her side.

Jennifer was born on July 25, 1962, in San Antonio, TX,...

Jun 26, 2025

Laura Patricia Finn Riemer of San Antonio, TX, passed away June 26, 2025. She was born March 7, 1952, to Robert Hall Finn and Laura Passmore Finn.

She will always be remembered for her love of music, dances and backyard parties. A large part of her career was spent as the director of marketing at Garden Ridge...

Jun 22, 2025

Joan Theresa Carle Langfeld, 83, of D'Hanis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Born on January 19, 1942, in Hondo, Texas, Joan was the daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Melvira Mary Rothe Carle. She grew up in D'Hanis, where many of her fondest childhood memories involved her sister and partner in crime, Carolyn. Joan's first...

Jun 17, 2025

Loyd Adams of D'Hanis, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17th, 2025, at the age of 85 years.

Loyd was born March 15th, 1940, in Denhawken, Texas, the son of John Wesley Adams and Eva Eunice Coleman Adams.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Adams, Jesse Adams,...

Jun 15, 2025

Juan Manuel "Meme" Torres Garza, age 55, of Hondo, Texas, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1970, in Hereford, Texas.

As Triple R Construction, Juan and Peggy Gibson, his wife and business partner, show-cased his construction skills as they would "revive, restore, and remodel" homes. Juan was...

Jun 12, 2025

Gregorio Rodriguez of Hondo passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.  He was 96.

Born March 12, 1929, in Hondo, he was the son of Juan Jose and Josefa Carrasco Rodriguez. Gregorio resided in Hondo all of his life.

He was a masonry craftsman by trade. He took pride in building beautiful masterpieces such as homes,...

Jun 1, 2025

Nita Cile McAnelly of Hondo passed away in Kerrville Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was 65.

The only daughter of John Ernest McAnelly, Sr., and Virginia Elizabeth Underwood McAnelly, she was born June 24, 1959, in Castroville.

Nita was a member of the first class for handicapped children operated by Medina County Association for Retarded...

May 31, 2025

Waltraud "Wally" Elisabeth [Buerkle] Saathoff, 86, of Hondo, Texas, entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Wally was born in Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, to Agnes [Kanzler] Buerkle and Anton Buerkle on September 17, 1938. She attended school in Goeggingen, Germany, and immigrated to the United States in 1964. She later completed...

May 26, 2025

TRACEY LYNN REUS ARREDONDO, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, lost a 15-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at the age of 56.  She was born on May 21st, 1969 in San Marcos, Texas to her parents, Ray and Karen Eggen Reus. The young family moved to San Antonio when Tracey was one...

May 13, 2025

Tina Sue Finger, age 60, loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away May 13, 2025, in San Antonio, following a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Hondo and devoted Hondo Owl fan.

Tina was born July 20, 1964, in Hondo, to Guenther Herff 'H' and Kathleen Johnson Finger. She graduated from Hondo High...

May 3, 2025

Ronald Vincent Barbutti, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Hondo, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 91.

He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on February 19, 1934 and will be remembered always by his wife of 38 years, Evelyne, sons Kenneth, Greg, and Phillip, his pride and joy, and their mother Brenda, sister...

Apr 30, 2025

Troy Allen Langfeld, 55, of D'Hanis, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. A loving husband, devoted father, exceptional teacher and coach, and dedicated farmer, Troy left an unforgettable impact on every life he touched. He was born on May 4, 1969, in Hondo, Texas, to Joseph Charles and Joan Carle Langfeld.

Troy grew up in...

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Ellis October 19, 1961 – April 29, 2025

On Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025, Carol Ellis, our shining star, was called home to be with the Lord. Born Carol Lynn Damron on October 19, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, she was the third child of Donald R. and Willis A. (Jennings) Damron. From the moment she...

Apr 26, 2025

Ramona Faye Tarver of Hondo passed away at the age of  84 in her home on Saturday April 26, 2025, surrounded by her family

Born on November 30, 1940 in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Henry and La Deana Prater.

Ramona's passion in life was her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her...

Apr 25, 2025

Dr. Robert McLain "Bob" Reed, 93, of Hondo passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, April 25, 2025.

He was born in Wheeler, TX, on Jan. 23, 1932, and was raised in Fayetteville, AR.

Having graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy in 1950, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a...

Apr 24, 2025

Elsie Bel Bendele Rothe, age 100, was received into eternal life April 24, 2025.  She was born in a small cabin south of Dunlay, TX, July 14, 1924. Her parents were Ernest Albert Bendele and Alice Pauline Haby Bendele.

Elsie grew up in Sturm Hill, north of Quihi, TX, where she went to school for 9 grades.  ...

Apr 13, 2025

Juan Esteban Gauna of D'Hanis, age 63, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Born Nov. 18, 1961, in Hondo, he was the son of Ernesto D. and Marcelina Martinez Gauna.

Juan had a unique personality. He was funny—he loved to make everyone laugh. Juan first attended school in Hondo and in the 8th grade moved...