Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 24, 2025

Juan Nira Hernandez, age 80, of Hondo, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in San Antonio surrounded by his loving family.  Born Dec. 3, 1944, in Hondo, he was the son of Valente and Francisca Nira Hernandez.

Juan was a well-known truck driver and was nicknamed "El Jodi"  by his close friends.  Most of all, he...

Feb 22, 2025

Francisco V. Cortez of San Antonio passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.  He was 92 years old.

He was born Mar. 9, 1932, in D'Hanis and was one of 10 children born to Narciso and Ascencion Villarreal Cortez.

Frank lived a life full of passion and joy, always ready for a new adventure. He loved...

Feb 20, 2025

Lucia G. Alcaraz of Hon­do, 90, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at her home with her children by her side.

Born Jan. 24, 1935, in Hon­do, she was the daughter of Nicolas and Guadalupe Ruiz Garcia.

Lucia and Pascual A. Al­caraz married May 1, 1955. They had been married 62 years when he passed...

Feb 8, 2025

Charles Hollis "Chuck" Burrell, beloved member of the D'Hanis community, passed away late Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. He was 72.

He was born Dec. 17, 1952, in Hondo, a son of Otis Herbert  and Imelda Hulda Huser Burrell.

Chuck was a remarkable athlete during his high school years, graduating in 1971....

Jan 29, 2025

Sharon Mechler of Sabinal, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Born July 27, 1964, in San Antonio, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Agnes Becker Mechler.

Sharon dedicated her life to service, both in her career and her community. As a teacher for over twenty years, she touched countless lives, inspiring and...

Jan 25, 2025

This is where the Cowboy rides away. Richard Henry Moos went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025. He was born August 24, 1939, in San Antonio to the late Eugene and Myrtle Moos.

Richard graduated from Hondo High School in 1957 and Sul Ross University-Alpine in 1961. After college, Richard served in the Peace...

Jan 20, 2025

Catherine Frances Laufert "Kay" Gibeau, formerly of Hondo, age 85, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio.

Born in Baltimore, MD, April 3, 1939, she was a daughter of William James and Mary Elizabeth Tiedke Laufert.

A Registered Nurse, she served in the U.S. Air Force as a...