Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 19, 2025

Just three days past her 94th birthday, Gertrude San Miguel Sendejo Palacios of Hondo passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Born in Floresville Jan. 16, 1931, she was one of six children of Hipolito and Anselma San Miguel Sendejo.

Known to family and friends as Tootsie, she was a beautiful soul whose memory will be...

Jan 13, 2025

Kristi Rowell Clendennen passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Kristi was born May 12, 1978, in San Antonio TX, to the late Bob and Kathryn Rowell.

Kristiwas preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Franklin Clendennen; grandparents, Marion and Irene Muennink and Russell and Helen Rowell.

Kristi was a clinical nurse...

Dec 28, 2024

Glenn Gilliam Garrison of D'Hanis, age 74, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 2024.

Born April 22, 1950, in Hondo, he was the son of Marcellus R. Garrison, Sr. and Florine "Renie" Gilliam Garrison.

Glenn grew up on the family ranch at Tarpley, graduated Hondo High School Class of 1968, and...

Dec 23, 2024

Elmira Jean "Jeanie" Beavers of Hondo/Quihi, age 82, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

Born Aug. 25, 1942, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Elmer and Esther Neuman Sprott.

Jeanie attended school and graduated in D'Hanis. After graduation, she went to work for Southwestern Bell and retired after more than 25 years. She retired...

Dec 18, 2024

Genevieve Justine Hudson Aelvoet

Genevieve Justine Hudson Aelvoet, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, gained her wings on December 18, 2024, at the age of 88.  She was born on January 22, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, to George Sidney and Alma Alvina Moths Hudson. She married her lifetime sweetheart, Julius Octave Aelvoet, on June...

Dec 15, 2024

Cynthia Ann Gomez Cuellar of Hondo, age 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in San Antonio.

She was born Sept. 22, 1956, in Hondo, the eldest child of Ildefonso and Rosa Escamilla Gomez. She was preceded in death by her father.

Cynthia was an LVN for more than 30 years. Caring for others was...

Dec 15, 2024

Our beloved Father and Pappy, Joe Roy Wheeler, passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Hondo, Texas. Born on August 17, 1945, in Poteet, Texas, to Kenneth Royal and Alva McCullough Wheeler, Joe was raised on the family farm, El Rancho Starvo, with his 4 siblings.

He was educated in Poteet...

Nov 30, 2024

Adelita Sanchez Oranday of Bandera passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.  She was 74.

She was born Nov. 25, 1950, in Levelland TX, one of 10 children born to Faustino and Louisa Abrego Sanchez.

Lela, as she was known to family and friends, enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone. Strangers soon became friends. Going to...

Nov 24, 2024

Helen Aleen Boehle Muennink of Hondo, 93, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.

She was born October 22, 1931, at the family home in Quihi, Texas, one of three daughters of Alfred Charles Henry Boehle and Edna Louise Heyen Boehle. Helen was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran church in Quihi, Texas.

Helen was raised...

Nov 15, 2024

Gilbert S. Tovar Sr. , 83, entered into eternal rest, Nov 15, 2024, in San Antonio, Tx.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his sisters, Adela Flores, Oralia Elizondo, Elena Perez and his beloved companion Oso.

Gilbert is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Maria Y. Tovar; sons, Gilbert Tovar Jr. (Janet), Jose...

Nov 12, 2024

Violanda De Leon Barrientes of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.  She was 71.

She was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Hondo, the daughter of Benito Lara De Leon and Leonora Morales De Leon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 29 years, Ernest Barrientes; brothers, Jose, Luis, and Robert...

Nov 4, 2024

Grace Pezzuto Spadafore of Hondo passed away on November 4, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 91.

Grace was born on January 12, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania into a large Italian family of 12 children, including herself.  Her parents, Antonio and Vincenzina were both Italian immigrants who worked hard to instill a strong work...

Nov 4, 2024

Charles R. "Ron" Butler of Devine, formerly of Rio Grande City, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.  He was 86.

Born March 9, 1938, in Wink TX, he was the son of John Milton and Alverne O. Arnold Butler.

Ron was a loving husband, father, step-father, and grandfather. Always the gentleman, our proud veteran walked...