Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 27, 2024

Robert Allen "Scooter" Boehle of Dallas passed away Thursday, June 28, 2024. He was 64.

Born Dec. 1, 1959, in Kerrville, he was the grandson of Roy and Frances Lanford Boehle, who adopted and raised him as their own in Quihi. They preceded him in death. Scooter attended Hondo schools.

A truck driver for much...

Jun 26, 2024

Today we come together to celebrate the life of Jane Ann Starnes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jane Ann Starnes, 77, of San Antonio, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on June 26, 2024. Jane was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 29, 1946.  She was a beloved wife of nearly 60 years to...

Jun 22, 2024

Aurelio Nira of Hondo, 65, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Born Aug. 31, 1958, in Hondo, he was the son of Ernesto and Beatrice Villa Nira, who preceded him in death.

Aurelio had a big heart and loved his children, grandchildren, siblings and parents dearly. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2024

Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Adamietz, 81, of Hondo, TX, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2024 in San Antonio, TX.

He was born March 10, 1943 in Boerne, TX to John and Jeanetta (Mazurek) Adamietz and raised in Bandera, TX. He graduated from Bandera High School in 1961, lettering in football and track. He began a 40 year career...

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Sue Thomason Kircus of Hondo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was 77.

Born June 24, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John T. and Lillian Cotton Thomason.

Sue was a proud member of Cowboy Church in God's Country where she was baptized by...

Jun 2, 2024

Wanda Lora Dement Kosler of Victoria passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on December 4, 1942, in Somerset, she was the daughter of Samuel Wesley and Violet Manlove Dement.

Wanda lived a full, rich life. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was a nurse, Instrument technician, avid...

May 28, 2024

James Carrol Henefey of D'Hanis, age 89, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in San Antonio.

Born on Halloween of 1934 in San Antonio, James was the oldest son of Jack and Vera Henefey. He graduated from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio.

He honorably served in the United States Navy on the USS...