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...
Raymundo Gonzales Tapia
Apr 16, 2011
Raymundo "Mundo" G. Tapia, age 73, of Hondo passed away Saturday, Apr. 16, 2011. He was born Mar. 15, 1938, in Hondo, the son of Manuel and Estefania (Gonzales) Tapia. He was a retired construction contractor. Raymundo and Victoria "Vickie" Jasso were married Nov. 22, 1961, and were looking forward to celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. He is preceded...
Michael Angelo Rodriguez
Apr 14, 2011
Michael Angelo Rodriguez, age 17, of Hondo passed away Thursday, Apr. 14, 2011, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Dec. 1, 1993, in San Antonio, the son of Eduardo C. and Lucia (Ramon) Rodriguez. He was a sophomore at Hondo High School. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria Elena Chavez. He is survived...
Barbara Timberlake Fox
Apr 8, 2011
M. Barbara (Timberlake) Fox, age 77, of Hondo passed away Friday, Apr. 8, 2011. She was born Apr. 3, 1934, in Uvalde County, the daughter of Travis and Janice Oline (Holloway) Timberlake. She was a homemaker. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, William "Billy" and Travis Timberlake. Survivors are her husband, John B. Fox; sons, Brenner...
Betty Jo Hay
Apr 4, 2011
Betty Jo (deMontel) Hay left her earthly home for her heavenly home April 4, 2011, at the age of 77. She was born May 30, 1933, in Hondo to Oscar and Florence (Forrester) deMontel. Betty deMontel Hay was filled with a great exuberance for life. She belonged to one of the pioneer farming and ranching families of Medina County. She...
Marianne B. Snyder
Apr 2, 2011
Marianne Bendele Snyder, age 95, of D'Hanis/Hondo passed away Saturday, Apr. 2, 2011. She was born Aug. 15, 1915, in Hondo, the daughter of Edwin F. Bendele and Kayie (Haller) Bendele. She was a homemaker and was retired from the shipping department of Medina Ag Products. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Helen Burrell Bendele; husband, Jack...
Henry Sibley Meyer
Apr 1, 2011
Henry Sibley Meyer, age 63, of Hondo passed away Friday, Apr. 1, 2011. He was born Mar. 27, 1948, in Hondo, the son of Hugh Holloway Meyer and Mary Florence (Sibley) Meyer, both of whom precede him in death. He served in the US Army during the Viet Nam war. He was an attorney and a member of the State...
Thomas Henry Richter
Mar 26, 2011
Thomas Henry Richter, 60, a lifetime resident of San Antonio, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on August 16, 1950 in Angleton, Texas, the son of Charles Vincent Richter and Rosalie Flory Richter. The family moved to San Antonio where Tom attended St. Luke's Catholic School and graduated from Antonia College Preparatory...
Rosa Lee Davenport
Mar 26, 2011
Rosa Lee Davenport passed away on March 26, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the home of her son Michael, with family at her side. Rosa Lee was born Oct. 18, 1919, at the Stoepler Ranch House in Concho County near Eden, Texas, to Albert Richard Stoepler and Gladys Ethel Bingham Stoepler. She graduated high school in Concho County and went...
Alvaro T. Rodriguez
Mar 24, 2011
Alvaro "Landy" Rodriguez, age 61, of San Antonio passed away Thursday, Mar. 24, 2011. Born Aug. 25, 1949, in San Antonio, he was the son of Marcos G. and Tomasa (Torres) Rodriguez. He was an auto parts salesman. Alvaro is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Criselda Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Charlotte...
Stephen Parker Brown
Mar 24, 2011
Stephen Parker Brown, age 58, of Pipe Creek passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. He was born Apr. 8, 1952, in Riverside, RI, the son of Carl G. and Arlene L. (Shaw) Brown. He was a semiconductor repair technician. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Brown. Survivors are his wife, Carol (Goldsmith) Brown; children, Kim...
Delores Jean Lackey
Mar 21, 2011
Delores "Lois" Jean (Smith) Lackey, age 75, of Yancey passed away Monday, Mar. 21, 2011. Born Sept. 5, 1935, in Port Arthur, she was the daughter of Henry William and Ruby (Washburn) Smith. She was a stenographer and a homemaker. Lois is preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother. She is survived by her husband of 53...
Carlos Tovar
Mar 16, 2011
Carlos Tovar, age 62, of D'Hanis passed away Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2011. Born Sept. 22, 1948, in Hondo, he was the son of Guillermo "Memo" and Hortencia (Ontiveros) Tovar. Carlos graduated from D'Hanis High School. He joined the U.S. Navy, served during the Viet Nam War and was decorated for his service. Upon his return, he entered law enforcement, serving...
