Obituary Listing

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...

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...