Frances Virginia Jones
Oct 28, 2012
Frances Virginia (Hatfield) Jones, age 94, of Hondo passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Born Oct. 9, 1918, in Dill City, OK, she was the daughter of Lewis Clifton and Floy Ethel (Hostetter) Hatfield. If asked to describe Frances with a single word, some might choose "gentle". Everyone was important to her. She took a genuine interest in the lives...
James Buddy Cagle
Oct 27, 2012
James Oliver "Buddy" Cagle, 79, of Hondo went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2012. He was born in San Antonio on June 24, 1933, to Theodore and Alice (Schweers) Cagle. He graduated from Hondo High School, was a member of the New Fountain United Methodist Church, and was a Past Master of Hondo City Lodge No. 756...
Sandra Kay Mobley
Oct 23, 2012
Sandra Kay Mobley, age 63, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Born May 25, 1949, in Peoria, IL, she had lived in Hondo for several years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; mother, Betty Cook; father Gene Mobley; and brother, Leslie Cook. She is survived...
Mary Jane Marrs
Oct 18, 2012
Mary Jane McClaugherty Marrs, age 92, of Hondo passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Born Oct. 1, 1920, in Yancey, she was the daughter of Walter Tom and Melvina (Newton) McClaugherty. A teacher and librarian for 59 years, her devotion to education and reading made her the driving force behind organizing and establishing the first Hondo Public Library in the...
Celso Deleon
Oct 17, 2012
Celso De Leon, 67, of Kerrville, TX passed from this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Kerrville, Texas. Born April 6, 1945, in Hondo, Texas, he was the son of Jesus De Leon and Refugia Gonzales De Leon. He was the oldest of 7 children born to his parents. Celso joined the Navy on July 30, 1962. In June...
Reymundo Gonzales Trinidad
Oct 15, 2012
Reymundo Gonzales Trinidad, age 91, of Hondo passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in Arlington. Born Sept. 7, 1921, in Poth, he was the son of Mauricio and Rita (Gonzales) Trinidad. He worked for Chapman Grain for more than 50 years. Reymundo was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cruz (Rodriguez) Trinidad in 1970; his brothers, Encarnacion and...
Ramon Constante Lopez
Oct 15, 2012
Ramon Constante Lopez, age 81, of Hondo passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Oct. 1, 1931, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Tomas and Soledad (Constante) Lopez. He was a feed grain mixer at Mumme's for many years. Ramon was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores (Abrigo) Lopez; sons,...
Marvin Felix Beyer
Oct 13, 2012
Marvin Felix Beyer, age 80, of Hondo passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, surrounded by members of his family. Born Feb. 5, 1932, in Fredericksburg, he was the son of Felix and Norma (Wunderlich) Beyer. He and Mary Louise Nietenhoefer were married on June 11, 1960. A hard worker, he drove a propane truck for 51 years, having worked for...
Annette Marie Cox
Oct 4, 2012
Annette Marie Rothe Cox left this earth to be with Our Lord on October 4, 2012, after a brief stay at Methodist Hospital and then at Christus Sister Mary Hospice Center with her loving family accompanying her every step of the way. She was born to Walter O. Rothe and Maude Lucy Hanley Rothe on October 23, 1917 on the...
James E. Rogers
Oct 1, 2012
James "Jimmy" Edward Rogers was born to Oma and Bailey Rogers on January 2, 1927 on a family farm south of Hondo. He attended schools in Hondo and played football and baseball for the Hondo Owls. He graduated 1944 and attended Texas A & M where he was a student for only one semester before being drafted into the US...
Phillip Schmiz
Sep 26, 2012
Phillip Schmiz, age 68, of Hondo passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Phillip and his twin sister were born July 2, 1944, in Orange to Albert Walter and Bertie Mae (Edwards) Schmiz. He graduated from Hondo High School in 1962. A sergeant in the Air Force, Phillip served during the Vietnam War. Later, he was a clothing store manager. He...
David Ray Gallegos Sr.
Sep 23, 2012
David Ray Gallegos, age 57, of D'Hanis, currently residing in San Angelo, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Born July 26, 1955, in Hondo, he was the son of David C. and Beatrice (Rodriguez) Gallegos. A 1973 graduate of D'Hanis High School, he was a traction technician. He had retired from General Tire, but continued to work with Juan Lopez...
George Otto Mumme
Sep 21, 2012
George Otto Mumme, age 84, of Hondo passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. The son of Earnest Louis and Ella Alvina (Helmke) Mumme, George was born August 6, 1928, in Vandenberg where grew up and went to school. He worked at Universal Rundle, on the Kelley Ranch, and many years for the Texas Department of Transportation in highway maintenance. George...
Cecilia Katie Johnson
Sep 18, 2012
Cecilia Katie Johnson, age 82, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Born June 15, 1930, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Otto Robert and Katie (Mussman) Burrell. Cecelia was the dietician at what is now Medina Regional Hospital for more than 24 years. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the ladies quilting...
Virginia Nana Hartung
Sep 17, 2012
Virginia "Nana" Hartung, 84, of St. Paul, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 17, 2012. Virginia was born on June 15, 1928 in Bulpitt, Illinois to Leslie H. and Mamie F. Cross. She was a former secretary for the Texas Department of Transportation and San Patricio County Auditor's office. Preceding Virginia in death are her...
Frank L. Garcia Sr.
Sep 16, 2012
Frank L. Garcia Sr., age 91, of Hondo passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. Born Apr. 19, 1921, in Hondo, he was the son of Antonio M. and Andrea E. (Ochoa) Garcia. Frank served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and remained in the Navy Reserves, retiring after 25 years. A skilled cobbler, he owned and operated Garcia Shoe Repair...
Nuel Randolph Highsmith
Sep 13, 2012
Nuel Randolph "Jack" Highsmith, age 89, of Hondo passed away Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Born Oct. 26, 1922, in Spicewood, he was the son of John Franklin and Effie Laura (Butts) Highsmith. Jack attended school in Yancey through the 7th grade and then went to work on the family farm. He served in the Army in WWII and later worked...
Clyde Townsend Fuller Jr.
Sep 12, 2012
Clyde Townsend Fuller, Jr., age 71, passed away on September 12, 2012 in San Antonio. He was born November 12, 1940 to Clyde T. and Annabel Drake Fuller. He was a lifelong resident of San Antonio where he graduated from Brackenridge High School and then attended Draughon's Business College and San Antonio College. He worked at City Public Service for...
Evelyn Annette Jordan
Sep 7, 2012
Evelyn Annette (Fowler) Jordan, age 55, of rural Hondo went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 7, 2012. Born January 18, 1957, in Robstown, she was the daughter of Gwin Dale and Cleo (McCormick) Fowler. Evelyn graduated from Richard King High School in 1975. After earning her teaching certificate from Abilene Christian College in 1980, she taught...
Joe M. Fohn
Sep 7, 2012
Joe Maurice Fohn, age 83, of Hondo passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. Born Sept. 28, 1928, in Hondo, he was the son of Maurice M. and Thelma (Decker) Fohn. He is preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Johelen Fohn. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Nester Fohn; son, Robert "Bobby" Fohn and wife Linda of Hondo, Kathleen...
