Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 12, 2025

Frank David Nehr Jr., affectionately known as David, age 57, of D'Hanis/Hondo passed away on April 12, 2025. He was born April 30, 1967, in Hondo, grew up in D'Hanis and settled down in Dunlay, Texas.

David was the beloved son of Frank D. Nehr, Sr. and Rebecca Ann Krenmueller Nehr.

After graduating from D'Hanis...

Apr 12, 2025

Gustavo "Gus" Tellez, age 62, of Hondo was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Born on Wednesday, August 15, 1962, in Hondo, he was the son of Anorberto Hernandez Tellez and Maria Martha Ramirez Tellez.

He is preceded in death by his father and his brother, Arnulfo...

Apr 11, 2025

Kenneth Alan "Kenny/Timmy" Voigt of D'Hanis was called to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025.  He was 78.

Born March 20, 1947, in San Antonio, he was number 9 of 12 children born to Henry Julius and Mabel Helen Fuller Voigt.

Known to some as Kenny and to others as Timmy, he...

Apr 4, 2025

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Hipolito Urrabazo Rodriguez of D'Hanis passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He was 81.

Born August 13, 1943, at the family home in D'Hanis, he was a son of Nicolas and Santos Urrabazo Rodriguez.

Polo, as he was known to friends and family, considered himself a life-long resident of the D'Hanis...

Apr 3, 2025

Dorothy Marie Teer Alanis, affectionately known as Dottie, was born in Hondo, TX, on January 30, 1952, and entered eternal rest on April 3, 2025. She was the fourth child of Gladys Breiten and Brooks Teer. On August 15, 1973, Dottie married Bruce Alanis, and together they had three children.

Dottie was known for her love of...

Mar 31, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Louise Lutz, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family March 31st, 2025.

Pam was born on December 2, 1943, and was blessed to be adopted at an early age by Everett E. Dile and Anna Dile. She peacefully entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to her...

Mar 24, 2025

Zonyha Maribeth Herbort of Hondo, age 89, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025.

Born Dec. 22, 1935, at the family home in Gillespie County, she was the daughter of Reuben Herbort and Mildred Weirich Herbort.

As a child, Zonyha was raised by her grandparents, Richard and Olga Weirich in Beeville, TX. During her senior year...

Mar 19, 2025

Having reached the venerable age of 107 years, Oklahoma Smoyer, of Castroville, passed away in Hondo on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Born June 29, 1917, in Indian Territory of Gore, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of William and Mary Benge Choate, and a member of the Cherokee Tribe.

Oklahoma moved to Texas in 1953.  Shortly...

Mar 19, 2025

Katheryn Louise "Kay" Phillips Erkert of Hondo/D'Hanis, passed away Wednesday, March  19, 2025.  She was 78.

Born Oct. 28, 1946, in Houston, she was the daughter of Dewey and Ruby Louise Standifer Phillips, who precede her in death.

Kay was a resident of the SKP Park in D'Hanis and a member of the church of...

Mar 12, 2025

Marian Adeline (Beyer) Lindeburg of Hondo, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her family, caretakers, and pastor.

Born November 1, 1936, in Fredericksburg, she was the daughter of Felix and Norma (Wunderlich) Beyer.   She wrote in her journal "Praise God for my parents, who prayed for me,...

Mar 8, 2025

John Joseph Nester was born on January 24, 1928 to John B. and Alice Carle Nester. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 in his home of 97 years in D'Hanis.

An only child, Johnny enjoyed close lifelong relationships with his Nester and Carle cousins. A memorable childhood event was the 1935 flood in D'Hanis. One...

Mar 4, 2025

Lillian Cathrine Christman Saathoff, age 84, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Born May 30, 1940, she was the daughter of Alfrd Russell and Myrtle Hacker Christman

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clenus Saathoff; brother, Charlie Loeffler; sister-in-law, Dolores Loeffler; and brother-in-law, Gary Walker.

She is...

Feb 28, 2025

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Grace Clara Etter Schmidt, age 98, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Grace was the fifth child born to Frederick W. and Clara (Ahr) Etter. She was born on a family farm in the Sauz Community in West Bexar County on January 19, 1927. She attended a one-room...