Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 30, 2024

Adelita Sanchez Oranday of Bandera passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.  She was 74.

She was born Nov. 25, 1950, in Levelland TX, one of 10 children born to Faustino and Louisa Abrego Sanchez.

Lela, as she was known to family and friends, enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone. Strangers soon became friends. Going to...

Nov 24, 2024

Helen Aleen Boehle Muennink of Hondo, 93, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.

She was born October 22, 1931, at the family home in Quihi, Texas, one of three daughters of Alfred Charles Henry Boehle and Edna Louise Heyen Boehle. Helen was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran church in Quihi, Texas.

Helen was raised...

Nov 15, 2024

Gilbert S. Tovar Sr. , 83, entered into eternal rest, Nov 15, 2024, in San Antonio, Tx.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his sisters, Adela Flores, Oralia Elizondo, Elena Perez and his beloved companion Oso.

Gilbert is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Maria Y. Tovar; sons, Gilbert Tovar Jr. (Janet), Jose...

Nov 12, 2024

Violanda De Leon Barrientes of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.  She was 71.

She was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Hondo, the daughter of Benito Lara De Leon and Leonora Morales De Leon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 29 years, Ernest Barrientes; brothers, Jose, Luis, and Robert...

Nov 4, 2024

Grace Pezzuto Spadafore of Hondo passed away on November 4, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 91.

Grace was born on January 12, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania into a large Italian family of 12 children, including herself.  Her parents, Antonio and Vincenzina were both Italian immigrants who worked hard to instill a strong work...

Nov 4, 2024

Charles R. "Ron" Butler of Devine, formerly of Rio Grande City, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.  He was 86.

Born March 9, 1938, in Wink TX, he was the son of John Milton and Alverne O. Arnold Butler.

Ron was a loving husband, father, step-father, and grandfather. Always the gentleman, our proud veteran walked...

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...