Obituary Listing

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...

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...