Obituary Listing

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;...

Mar 25, 2024

Charles Travis Crawford of Hondo passed away Monday, Mar. 25, 2024.  He was 75.

Born Oct. 28, 1948 in Alice, he was the son of Clyde L. and Gladys L. Schweers Crawford.

Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed living in the country and listening to classic country music. He was...

Mar 20, 2024

Jose Narciso Gonzales of D'Hanis, age 65, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024.

Born Oct. 29, 1958, in Hondo, he was the son of Inocente and Isabel Medina Gonzales.

Jose was a graduate of D'Hanis High School and attended Southwest Texas Junior College. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mar 20, 2024

Claude Alton Curtis of Hondo, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Born April 19, 1936, in Shreveport, LA, he was the son of Alton Louise Curtis and Jewel C. Bilbray Curtis.

In 1958 Claude married Shirley Parkerson and they had two sons, Steve and Greg. In 1983, he married Debby Herring and they...

Mar 17, 2024

Pat Edward "PJ" Brawner, Jr. of Hondo, age 55, passed away Sunday, Mar. 17, 2024, surrounded by family and friends where he most wanted to be: at his camp house.

Born Mar. 31, 1968, in San Antonio, he was the son of Pat E. Brawner, Sr. and Diane Graff Brawner.

PJ graduated from Hondo High...

Mar 13, 2024

Elsa Enriquez Ytuarte of Hondo, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Born February 10, 1935, in Burnett, she was the daughter of Fermin and Maria Zuniga Enriquez.

Elsa enjoyed cooking for her large family even after all were married and had their own children. She loved all of her grandchildren dearly (all 92...

Mar 2, 2024

Myron H. "Bud" Center Jr. died at his home near Bandera, Texas on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was 92. Born in Cambridge, New York, on January 3, 1932, he was the son of Myron H. and Ruth Center.

Nicknamed by a hired hand when he was just a little guy, 'Bud' worked the family farm in...

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...