Maria Olivia Pargas
Jun 29, 2011
Maria Olivia Pargas of D'Hanis, age 82, passed away, June 29, 2011. Born April 2, 1929, in D'Hanis, she was the daugher of Sisto and Telesfora Acuña Pargas. She was a homemaker. Maria was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Senaido B., Luterio, Ramon, and Isidro Pargas. She is survived by her daughter, Blanca Garcia of D'Hanis; brothers,...
John Orin Rummel
Jun 25, 2011
John Orin Rummel, age 49, of San Antonio passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. He was born Apr. 30, 1962, in San Antonio, a son of Kenneth Ray and Carolyn Jane (Dramberger) Rummel. He is preceded in death by his mother. John is survived by his wife, Bobbie Anna (Esparza) Rummel of San Antonio; daughters, Kandi Howell and husband Matthew...
Colleen Lynn Cupp
Jun 24, 2011
Colleen Lynn Cupp, age 52, of Yancey passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. Born Aug. 25, 1958, in Shelby County, TN, she was the daughter of Cletus Eugene and Dorothy (Dedrick) Cupp. Her parents preceded her in death. She was a dance instructor with Arthur Murray Studios. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Delk of Yancey; step-daughter, Courtney Delk;...
Elein Emma Saathoff
Jun 22, 2011
Elein Emma Nietenhoefer Saathoff passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the age of 91, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born Aug. 26, 1919, in Quihi to the late Henry Adolf Louis and Clara (Boehle) Nietenhoefer. She was baptized Nov. 9, 1919, confirmed on Sept. 10, 1933, and...
Barbara Jean Des Chenes
Jun 21, 2011
Barbara Jean (Litts) Des Chenes, age 65, of Biry passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, when she lost her battle with small cell lung cancer. Born Oct. 9, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of George and Ruth (Berry) Litts. Her father preceded her in death. For more than 20 years she was activity director at New...
Otto B Jones
Jun 21, 2011
Otto Burtle "Buddy" Jones, age 74, of Lakehills passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was born July 1, 1936, in Hondo, the son of John B. and Lucille Mae (Mumme) Jones. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired after 22 years of service. He had worked as an electrician at the YO Ranch Resort...
Carolyn Ann Carle Ney
Jun 7, 2011
My sweet mother, Carolyn Carle Ney, of Austin, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2011 at the age of 68. After a long struggle with Frontal Lobe Dementia, she slipped away quietly with dignity and grace, with her daughter, mother, sisters, niece and caregiver surrounding her with prayers and love. Carolyn was born on May 21, 1943 in Hondo, TX,...
Anita Maldonado Martinez
Jun 6, 2011
Anita (Maldonado) Martinez, age 76, of Hondo passed away Monday, June 6, 2011. Born Mar. 1, 1935, she was the daughter of Enrique and Victoria (Barrientes) Maldonado. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roman Martinez; brothers, Enrique Jr., Alfredo and Jose Maldonado; and sister, Ofelia M. Reyes. She is survived by her...
Harold Clemens Weeber
Jun 2, 2011
Harold Clemens Weeber, age 92, of Hondo passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011. Born July 31, 1918, in Seguin, he was the son of Christine (Stickel) and the Rev. Carl F. Weeber, who was pastor in Quihi from 1932 to 1952. Harold graduated from Hondo High School, served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and was an aerospace...
Archie Ray Gerdes
Jun 1, 2011
Archie Ray Gerdes, Quihi rancher, passed away, June 1, 2011, at the age of 80. The son of Herman and Elsie (Oefinger) Gerdes, Archie was born Dec. 10, 1930. He was a lifelong member of Quihi Bethlelem Lutheran Church, baptized Mar. 22, 1931, and confirmed Sept. 2, 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy from Jan. 3, 1951, until Nov....
Herman Benhardt Schueling
May 29, 2011
Herman Benhardt Schueling, age 85, of Hondo passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. He was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Hondo, the son of John Jacob and Wilhelmina Louisa (Koehler) Schueling. He was a heavy equipment operator and owned his own business. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Henry Schueling and Fredrick William Schueling; sister, Wilhelmina...
Maria Elena Gauna Garza
May 25, 2011
Maria Elena Gauna Garza, age 66, of Hondo passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was born May 30, 1944, in Hondo, the daughter of Abelino D. and Maria (Cardenas) Gauna. She was a seamstress. She is preceded in death by her father, an infant child, and her companion, Felix Rangel. Survivors are her mother, Maria Gauna; brothers, Gilbert Gauna...
Imogene Elizabeth Bohmfalk
May 14, 2011
Imogene Elizabeth (Bendele) Bohmfalk, age 87, of Hondo passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was born Mar. 15, 1924, in rural Hondo, daughter of Thomas Jacob and Hilda Catherine (Reus) Bendele. After 27 years, she retired as administrator of Brown's Nursing Home and Community Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rolf Emil Bohmfalk; sister,...
Gilbert Ortiz Jr.
May 13, 2011
Gilbert Ortiz Jr., age 66, of D'Hanis passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. He was born Feb. 8, 1945, in D'Hanis, son of Gilberto Sr. and Genoveva (Morin) Ortiz. He was retired. He had worked in Civil Service at Kelly Air Force Base, was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and had also served with the Navy and National Guard, totaling...
Sirilda Rios Leyva
May 6, 2011
Sirilda R. Leyva, age 84, of Hondo went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 6, 2011. She was born in Hondo July 9, 1926, to Petra and Ignacio Rios. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose kindness was felt by all those she touched. Her life was a reflection of the love she had for...
Florence Saathoff
May 5, 2011
Our one and only Florence "Memere" Duplichan Saathoff, age 89, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Thursday May 5, 2011. She was born June 4, 1921, in Kinder, LA, to Ewell and Neta Duplichan. Her family was her foremost love in life, and she was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Memere was a...
Eliberto Daniel Torres
May 3, 2011
Eliberto Daniel Torres, age 56, of Hondo passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born July 21, 1954, in Hondo, he was a son of Estanislado and Eulogia (Morin) Torres. He was a cook and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Pedro, and Armando; and sister, Rosalinda. Survivors are his children,...
Ofelia Gonzales Santos
Apr 29, 2011
Ofelia G. Santos, age 90, of Hondo went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Apr. 29, 2011. She was born in Hondo on Nov. 4, 1920, to Celestino and Marciana (Martinez) Gonzales. Mrs. Santos was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose kindness was felt by all those she touched. Her life was a reflection of the...
Wilfred Fritz Seewald
Apr 18, 2011
Mr. Wilfred Fritz Seewald of Comfort passed away on Monday, April 18th at his residence at the age of 73 years. Mr. Wilfred Seewald is survived by his wife: Shirley Jean Lindeburg Seewald of Comfort Two Daughters and spouses: Myrna and Don Haglund of Hondo Gay Nell and Rudy Alvarado of Comfort Two Grandchildren: Cheyenne Haglund of Hondo Rudy Alvarado...
Chaz Charles J. Wren
Apr 16, 2011
CPL Charles J. "Chaz" Wren, age 25, of Hondo died while on active duty Saturday, Apr. 16, 2011, in Nimroz Province, Afghanistan. He was one of three 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed by an improvised explosive device. He was born Oct. 22, 1985, in Austin, the son of Jeffrey Richard and Sherrie Patricia (Tondre) Wren. Known to his friends as...
