Agnes Becker Mechler
Jul 7, 2013
Agnes Anne Becker Mechler passed away on July 7, 2013 at the age of 78. Agnes was born to Edward William Becker and Cecilia Becker on Feb. 17, 1935. She was raised in Macdona, Texas and went to Catholic School in Lacoste. She married William John Mechler on Sept. 4, 1950. Agnes won numerous awards for her cake baking at...
Eleen Rosalie Brucks
Jul 4, 2013
Eleen Rosalie Brucks, age 100, of Hondo passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013. Eleen was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Hondo to Ernest and Louise Hartman. At Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Quihi, she was baptized March 23, 1913, by L. Hoefer; was confirmed Sept. 13, 1925, by Rev. C. P. Hasskarl; and was married to Herbert J. Brucks Oct. 20, 1937,...
William J. Mechler
Jun 27, 2013
William John Mechler, affectionately known as Bill to his friends, passed away on June 27, 2013, at the age of 86. He was the son of John Henry and Josephine Zinsmeyer Mechler and was born on December 3, 1926. William lived a life of service to others. He began his service to others by serving as a sergeant in the...
Victoriano Gauna
Jun 26, 2013
Victoriano D. Gauna, age 80, of Yancey passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Born Nov. 17, 1932, in Yancey, he was the son of Domingo and Sesaria (DeLeon) Gauna. He was a lifelong farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Ernesto, Gregorio, Tomas and Abelino Gauna, Juanita Jaramillo and Tomasita Sarabia. Survivors include his sister, Luisa...
Loyd D. Witte
Jun 25, 2013
Loyd D. Witte, age 81, of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at his ranch in Yancey. Born Feb. 23, 1932, in Somerville, he was the son of Otto John and Lydia (Schultz) Witte, who preceded him in death. He became a child of God through baptism on May 20, 1932, and was confirmed Aug. 5, 1945, at Immanuel...
August J. Turner
Jun 14, 2013
August J. "AJ" Turner, age 84, of Sabinal passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. Born Jan. 8, 1929, on the family farm near Sabinal, he was the son of August Alex and Josephine (Braden) Turner. He graduated from Sabinal High School and Texas Tech University. He served as an MP in the U. S. Army in Europe during the Korean...
Richard Charles Schulte
Jun 11, 2013
Richard Charles Schulte, age 75, of Hondo, passed away June 11, 2013, at home. He was born Dec. 10, 1937, in Hondo to Henry J. and Lorrine (Saathoff) Schulte. Richard was a 1956 graduate of Hondo High School, a 1961 graduate of The University of Texas, where he proudly played Longhorn football and received a Bachelor's degree in History, and...
Martha Jane Schlentz
Jun 11, 2013
On June 11, 2013, Martha Jane (Meeks) Schlentz Dawson, age 80, of Midland, formerly of Hondo, left this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Martha Jane Meeks was born August 16, 1932, to James Earl and Willie (Hunter) Meeks in Alpine. After graduating from nursing school, she became a Registered Nurse. She worked as a dedicated...
Ray Orlanda Neyland
Jun 7, 2013
Ray Orlanda Neyland, age 94, of Yancey passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. Born in Pawhuska, OK, March 14, 1919, he was the son of Quinton Orlando and Beulah (Carraway) Neyland. He was a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving 22 years including WWII and Korea. Ray leaves a legacy of service and love to all who...
Petra P. Gonzales
Jun 4, 2013
Petra Perez Gonzales, age 91, of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Born January 16, 1922, on the Monkhouse Ranch, near Hondo, she was the daughter of Jose and Lydia "Lillie" (Flores) Perez. Petra was a loving individual, enjoyed life and being with family and friends. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need....
Maxine Leinweber
May 31, 2013
Maxine (Mayfield) Leinweber, age 89, of Uvalde, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Born April 12, 1924, near Sinton, she was the daughter of John Clinton Sr. and Mary Frances (Nelson) Mayfield. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer Leinweber; brothers, Preston "Tony", Gerald Lee and John Clinton Jr.; and sisters, Marjorie Mayfield, Lily Ann Yett and...
Thomas George Callahan
May 24, 2013
Thomas George Callahan, age 73, of rural Hondo passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, New York to George Callahan and Marie Weigert, he led a colorful life. He served in the US Coast Guard in air/sea rescue operations and especially enjoyed his time stationed in Alaska. Tom was very proud that he was a NY City Fireman...
Jiles Milton Dunn
May 24, 2013
Jiles Milton Dunn, age 91, of Hondo, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Born Dec.15, 1921, in Ricardo, Texas, he was the son of Carey and Mayme (Simmons) Dunn. Milton served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII. He was a John Deere farm equipment salesman. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marilyn Noakes...
Betty L. Britsch
May 20, 2013
Betty L. Britsch, age 83, of Houston, passed on to be with our Lord May 19, 2013. She was born Nov. 5, 1929, to parents, Thomas L. Seydel and Henrietta Stafford Seydel of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tom Willms and sister-in-law, Ester. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gerald...
Joel Kreg Bedinghaus
May 19, 2013
Joel Kreg Bedinghaus, age 43, of D'Hanis passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, following a ranching accident. Born Aug. 27, 1969, in Hutchinson, KS, he was the son of William Edward and Georgia Ann (Wilson) Bedinghaus. He owned and operated Kreg's Travel Stop in Pearsall and Circle B Ranch in D'Hanis. Kreg made an impact on everyone he met through...
Wesley Noble Butler
May 18, 2013
Wesley Noble Butler passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Hondo. He was born Dec.16, 1934, in Gorman, TX, and grew up in De Leon. Wesley enjoyed a long and proud career with the Texas Department of Public Safety and fully retired in 2008 with just under 50 years of service. He was first a Trooper II in Drivers License...
Saragoso Joseph Cadena
May 17, 2013
Saragoso Joseph Cadena, age 89, of Hondo passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Born Mar. 25, 1924, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Ramon and Eufrasia (Luna) Cadena. He was a machinist. Saragoso was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ramon Cadena; sisters, Guadalupe Salazar, Rita Mesa, Virginia Benites, Sofia Torres; and daughter-in-law, Priscilla Cadena. Survivors include his...
Willa D. Been
May 16, 2013
Willa D. (Prichard) Been, age 88, of Hondo, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born Nov. 13, 1924, in Wichita Falls, she was the daughter of William Wesley and Billie Alton (Booth) Prichard. A loving homemaker, she enjoyed playing the piano, painting, drawing, gardening, cooking, and was a very active member of First Baptist Church. Willa is preceded in death...
Herminia Y. Contreras
May 15, 2013
Herminia "Minnie" Ybarra Contreras, age 66, of Hondo passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Born in Hondo on Nov. 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Eluterio and Julia (Guajardo) Ybarra, who preceded her in death. Minnie dedicated her life to caring for her family and others. Survivors include her husband, Epifanio Contreras; daughters, Sylvia Tovar of Hondo and Maria...
Patricia O'Connell Berger
May 10, 2013
Patricia "Patsy" O'Connell Berger, of Mico, passed away in San Antonio on May 10, 2013. Patsy was born in California on Mar. 23, 1934, to the late Daniel M. and Clara Mae Stevens O'Connell. Patsy was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frederick Berger, Sr. and her brother, Donald W. O'Connell. She is survived by her children and...
