Obituary Listing

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...

May 22, 2024

Teodora Garza Rivera of Hondo, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Born April 1, 1948, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Jose Garza and Maria de Jesusa Constante Garza.

A dedicated homemaker, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When she wasn't working a word puzzle, her greatest delight was in spending...

Apr 12, 2024

Robert James Carlson of Hondo passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 44 years old.

Born on September 24, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Robert was a man of honor and integrity, qualities that he carried into every aspect of his life. Robert dedicated 11 years of his life to serving our nation in the...

Apr 7, 2024

Gloria Flores of Hondo, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 92.  Born May 8, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas, to Manuel C. and Petra Lopez Garcia, Gloria was one of four children and the last of the living siblings.

She married Air Force Master Sergeant Robert Delfino Flores in 1950...

Apr 5, 2024

Rosa Gauna Garcia of Hondo passed away Friday, Apr. 5, 2024.  She was 79.

She was born Sept. 4, 1944, in Hondo, the daughter of Trinidad and Pauline Segovia Gauna.

A strong, hard-working woman, Rosa was good-hearted and beloved by those who knew her. And, true to her name, she loved roses.

She...

Apr 4, 2024

Rosie Persyn Aelvoet passed away on April 4, 2024 at the age of 94.  She was born to Belgium immigrants, Leo and Marie Persyn in San Antonio, Texas on January 7, 1930.  On August 30, 1951, she married her Belgian sweetheart, Rene Aelvoet.  Together they joined Rene's parents in the vegetable farming business on farmland located in the shadows...

Apr 3, 2024

Monica Lynn Martin Serrano of Natalia, formerly of Hondo, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024.  She was 44.

Born Mar. 22, 1980, in Corpus Chisti, she was the daughter of Bruce Wayne and Catherine Lonette Davis Martin.

Monica accomplished many things in her life but was more willing to give them to others than retain...

Mar 26, 2024

Isabel Medina Gonzales of D'Hanis, age 86, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024.

Born Nov. 19, 1937, she was the daughter of Martin C "Magiro" and Antonia Vega Medina.

Isabel was a cook and food server for 20 years at D'Hanis ISD.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Inocente Gonzales;...