Obituary Listing

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...

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...