Obituary Listing

Nov 2, 2024

Ernesto Hernandez, Sr., 73, of Hondo, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2024.

Born on April 23, 1951, in Corpus Christi, he was the son of Eliazar and Ermelinda Garza Hernandez.

Ernesto dedicated over two decades of service to his country, serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. His commitment to...

Oct 26, 2024

Surrounded by her family, LoReta Faye Capps Owens, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed for her heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

She was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Portales, NM, one of eight children born to Jacob Willis Capps and Nora Belle Deaver Capps. She met Kenneth, the love of her life, in New...

Oct 12, 2024

Guadalupe "Lupe" Gallardo Coronado of Hondo passed away suddenly Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.  She was 89.

Lupe was born Jan. 4,1935, in Ennis TX, the daughter of Rafael and Maria Rodriguez Rios. After the death of her father, she was adopted by his uncle, Domingo Gallardo and wife, Gloria.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother...

Sep 22, 2024

William C. "Willlie" Mund of D'Hanis, age 80, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Born January 17, 1944, in Fredericksburg, Texas he was the son of Herman and Mamie Houy Mund. He attended Doss and Fredericksburg schools.  He married Betty Schmidt of Mason, Texas on December 23, 1968. The couple celebrated their...

Sep 16, 2024

Joan "Joanie" Rogers Medina of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at the age of 62 years on September 16, 2024. Joanie, as everyone knew her, grew up in Hondo, Texas, where she was born on February 17, 1962.

Joanie attended school in Hondo and graduated from Hondo High School in 1980, where she participated in the band,...

Sep 16, 2024

Carol Janice "Jannie" Finn Bryant of Hondo passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.  She was 68.

Born Aug. 10, 1956, in Corpus Christi, she was a daughter of Robert H. and Laura F. Passmore Finn.

Jannie's favorite things included creating good memories — like a backyard BBQ with friends and family or a...

Sep 15, 2024

LaVelle Joyce Hejtmancik Leinweber of San Antonio, Texas passed away in College Station, Texas on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 97.  She was born July 18, 1927, near Dime Box, Texas, one of 6 children born to Anton L. and Ella Kiel Hejtmancik.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of...

Sep 5, 2024

Hope Cuellar Puckett of Hondo passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.  She was 75.

Born Aug. 22, 1949, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Celestino R. and Adelina Hernandez Cuellar.

Hope grew up helping in her parents' Sunset Grocery store at Avenue U and 14th Street. She graduated Hondo High School Class of 1968,...

Aug 30, 2024

Carmel Hernandez Hernandez of Hondo passed away early Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the age of 82.

She was born in Hondo, Aug. 16, 1942, the daughter of Valente and Francisca Nira Hernandez.

Carmel was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Armando Hernandez and wife Corina; and grandson, Matthew Scott Hernandez.

Aug 23, 2024

Elsie Marie Robbins Riddell of Hondo passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born in Jourdanton, Nov. 13, 1937, she was the daughter of Henry Bartlett Robbins and Etheleen Petty Robbins.

Elsie was an educator and coach for 35 years, an avid quilter, and a dedicated wife, mother, Nana, Sissy and...

Aug 12, 2024

Betty Jean Gould Harris, 87, of Yancey passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

She was born March 24, 1937, in San Antonio, the daughter of Earl W. and Bertie Mae Stephens Gould.

Betty lovingly raised 14 children.

For many years, Betty was a tax preparer and also delivered the San Antonio Express News  ...

Aug 9, 2024

Gail Sullivan Meyer, 1941-2024

Gail Sullivan Meyer passed away on August 9, 2024, in Hondo, Texas, at the age of 82.

Gail was born on December 17, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in Harlingen, Texas, she played the piano and French horn and enjoyed being a majorette in the Harlingen High School marching...

Jul 28, 2024

Mary Louise Martin Heiligman of Hondo, 85, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.

She was born Dec. 8,  1938, in Yancey, a daughter of Henry Anton and Ella Irene Neuman Martin.

Mary  worked as a teller at Hondo National Bank for more than 20 years. She was dedicated to her family and her church. She...

Jul 24, 2024

Linda Yvonne Santos Grant of Hondo, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

She was born in Hondo March 1, 1948, one of seven children born to Thomas R. and Manuela Gonzales Santos.

After high school, Linda moved to California where she studied marine biology. Later, when she moved back to Texas and, becoming a...

Jul 20, 2024

JEANICE ZINSMEYER, 1929-2024

Jeanice Elsie Poerner Zinsmeyer, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in D'Hanis on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Born on April 29, 1929, in Hondo to Herman and Elsie Lutz Poerner, Jeanice and her older sister grew up on their ranch near D'Hanis.

After graduating from Hondo High School, she...

Jul 18, 2024

Alfred Scott "Scottie" Krakow of Houston, TX, 62, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Born May 4, 1962, in Crystal City, TX, he was the son of Alfred Isaac Krakow and W. Jean Nester.

Scottie graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He was always upbeat and lit up...

Jul 15, 2024

Thomas Joseph Rothe was born September 26, 1951 and went home to be with the Lord July 15, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born in Hondo, Texas to Joseph William and Melba Rose Lutz Rothe. He was raised on the Rothe Ranch north of D'Hanis. He graduated from D'Hanis High School in 1970 where he was...

Jul 6, 2024

Dolores Jean "Dee" Rivera of Hondo, age 53, was taken from her family and friends on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

She was born Nov. 17, 1970, in Hondo, and graduated Hondo High School.

Dolores was very independent, dedicated to her family and friends, and her grandkids were her life. She was very loyal and always...

Jun 29, 2024

Freedom Frederick Perkins, Sr. of Converse passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024.  He was 79.

Born May 4, 1945, in Milford, MA, he was the son of Freedom Helon Perkins and Annie Luella Southard Perkins.

A veteran of the Vietnam era, Freedom served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force as a noncommissioned...

Jun 27, 2024

Dorothy Ann Wiemers Fowler was born on September 17, 1943, to Wesley and Norma Schroeder Wiemers of Hondo.  She was baptized and confirmed at New Fountain Methodist Church and was married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Quihi.  She married Travis D. Fowler on June 2, 1962, and they resided in Biry where they raised three children.  Dorothy lived a...