Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2024

Madis Kay Smith Keath of Hondo passed away February 26, 2024, at the age of 80.

She was born November 18, 1943 in Sabinal, Texas to Vernon Hinsdale Smith and Georgie Wentworth Smith.

Madis graduated from Sabinal High School in 1961. She received her BS in Elementary Education from Texas A&I University in 1964 and...

Feb 6, 2024

Maria Evangelina "Eva" Warden, a cherished member of the Hondo community, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024. She was 75. Born August 21, 1948, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Jacobo Sanchez, Jr. and Eloisa Guedea Sanchez. Eva was a graduate of Hondo High School, Class of 1969, and furthered her education at Parish-Draughons Business College.

Feb 6, 2024

Thomas A. Lopez of Hondo, age 66, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Born Jan. 7, 1958, in Hondo, he was the son of Ramon C. and Dolores Abrigo Lopez.

Thomas very much loved his wife, kids and grandkids and especially enjoyed riding around the countryside with them. Hanging out with his son, his brothers,...

Feb 4, 2024

Rolando P. Ramirez of Hondo passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.  He was 69.

Born Sept 20, 1954, in Hondo, he was the son of Porfirio A. "Pilo" and Maria "Mary" Perez Ramirez, both of whom preceded him in death.

Rolando 'Rollie' Ramirez was known for his boxing talent. He had many talents: carpentry and...

Jan 15, 2024

Dillon Michael Reyes, age 27, of Castroville passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Born April 12, 1996, in San Antonio, he was the son of  LeeRoy and Jan Marie Tondre Reyes.

He is survived by his father, LeeRoy Reyes; parents, Jan and Ronald "Ronnie" Sprenger; and brother, Dustin Reyes (Melissa); step-sisters, Jaclynn Meshell (Scott) and...

Jan 12, 2024

Mark Andrew Reus of Hondo, age 50, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Born March 29, 1973, in Hondo, he was the son of  William H. and Margaret Dornbush Reus.

Mark was a managing partner in Reus Grain Company. He was currently serving on the Texas Farm Credit Board and...

Dec 3, 2023

Roy Kenneth Evans, age 80, of Devine, Texas, peacefully passed away at his home on December 3, 2023. With his loving family by his side, he entered eternal rest after a long battle with cancer.

Roy was born September 27, 1943, in Frio County to Paul and Lucille Evans. He and Margarita Guajardo were married in 1965...

Nov 30, 2023

Elesa "Elsa" Sandoval Espindola, age 73, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Plano.

Born in Hondo, April 28, 1950, she was the daughter of Felipe and Louisa Rico Sandoval.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raul and Joe Rey Sandoval.

Survivors include her sister,...

Nov 24, 2023

Sylvia Viola Silva Fohn, age 79, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at her home.

Viola was born in Pearsall Sept. 27, 1944,  to Eusebio Silva and Elena Rodriguez Silva.

She and Edward Fohn, Jr., were married March 8, 1980. Together, they built a life in Yancey, Texas. Viola and Edward never had children of...

Nov 18, 2023

William Louis "Bill" Laughinghouse passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 90.

He was born in Hondo on October 24, 1933, the son of Otis Earl and Hattie Stiegler Laughinghouse.

Bill graduated from Hondo High School in May, 1951.  He served in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1953-1955,...

Nov 12, 2023

Esmeralda Palacios Rodriguez, age 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Born in Hondo, Feb. 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Antonio Palacios and Guadalupe Salinas Herrera Palacios.

Esmeralda graduated Salutatorian of Hondo High School in 1969. She was an amazing artist and cook. She enjoyed designing costumes and writing plays for her children...

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Jane Garcia Arausa of Hondo, age 63, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

Born in Hondo, Nov. 8, 1960, she was the daughter of Augustine Sr., and Trinidad Soliz Garcia.

Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved celebrating life and the holidays with her family. She gave the...

Nov 6, 2023

Dennis Edward Herrmann was born December 15, 1948, in Robstown, Texas, to Dan and Evelyn Herrmann, being the second of five children.  He died in his home in D'Hanis on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by family and dear friends.

When he was in the 8th grade, his family moved to D'Hanis where they settled on a...

Nov 3, 2023

Guadalupe Luis Gauna of Yancey passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.  He was 78.

Born June 21, 1945, in Hondo, he was the son of Tomas and Maria Gauna.

Lupe was a man full of life and had great love for God until the end. Lupe loved his wife Tommie...

Oct 29, 2023

Maria Ramos Escamilla, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.

Born in Hondo, April 13, 1939, she was the daughter of Francisco and Juanita Duran Ramos.

Maria grew up surrounded by the love and laughter of her seven siblings. From an early age, she learned the importance...

Oct 25, 2023

Linda Sue Agirre Davis of Victoria, age 68, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Hondo.

Born in Victoria, Sept. 11, 1955, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Gertrude Duran Agirre.

Linda was a hard-working, loving, single mother who reared her son to be a successful man. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed going...

Oct 17, 2023

Christopher Lee "Chato" Medina of Hondo/Dunlay passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.  He was 44.

Born Oct. 15, 1979, in San Antonio, he was the son of Frank G. and Gay Lynn Brucks Medina. His mother preceded him in death.

Known as Chato by family and friends since he was an infant, Christopher  was...

Oct 10, 2023

Sergio Rosales of Hondo, age 54, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Born Sept. 17, 1969, in Hondo, he was the son of Jose O. "Chino" and Maria R. Hernandez Rosales.

Sergio loved spending time with his family and friends and was a great cook and baker. He also was very supporting in his boys'...

Oct 2, 2023

Debra Gay Leinweber Woytasczyk of Stockdale, TX, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Debra was born in Hondo, TX on November 21,1953, to Louis John "L.J." and Frances Lucille Wiemers Leinweber. She graduated from Hondo High School in 1972 and went to work at GMAC as a Commercial Lending Administrator from 1978 until officially...

Oct 1, 2023

Dawn Marie Payne of Hondo, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Susan Marie Payne, and survived by her father, Jim Payne; her brother, Carl Payne, his wife Fallon and their children, Vance, Harrison and Finley; and her sister, Brandi Payne and...