Obituary Listing

Sep 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" H. McGiboney of Yancey passed from this life Sept. 20, 2023. He was 76.

Bob was born to Thelma Faseler and Robert McGiboney, Jr. in San Antonio.  As  an only child, he grew up with activities that influenced lifelong pleasures which included military history, classic  country music,  piano recitals, antique car restoration, historical guns, hunting,...

Sep 18, 2023

Frances Jean Gibb Herman of Hondo, formerly a long-time resident of Victoria, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the age of 97.

Born in Three Rivers, Dec. 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Jerry Collins Gibb and Arminda L. Franklin Gibb.

Frances was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Victoria...

Sep 16, 2023

Spending only a few hours in the loving presence of his family, Rodolfo Rodriguez IV of Hondo went back to the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Left to hold his memory in their hearts are his parents, Rodolfo Rodriguez III and Sarah Aguilera; his siblings, Kaila, Davin and Isaac Rodriguez;  maternal grandmother, Marisa Gonzales;...

Sep 15, 2023

Please help us honor and celebrate the life of Joanne Mary Harper. She was one of the most sincerely altruistic women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as our matriarch.

Joanne never met a stranger and would bring that kindness to every aspect of her life. She wore many hats...

Sep 8, 2023

Ashbel "Olin" Gilliam Jr. passed from this life Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. He was 75.

Olin was born in Hondo, Texas in 1947 to Ashbel Olin Gilliam Sr. and Joyce Lanelle Gilliam. Olin had three younger sisters, Linda, Cora and Renie. Olin grew up helping his father on the ranch north of Hondo. He graduated from Hondo...

Sep 7, 2023

Maria R.  Hernandez Rosales of Hondo, age 86, went to be with her Lord Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Born in Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, March 1, 1937, she was the daughter of Crecensio and Juanita Gonzales Hernandez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Jose O. Rosales (Chino); daughter, Rosa...

Sep 3, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Curtis Stoner went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2023, at the age of 61.  She was born in Dilley, Texas, on September 19, 1961, to Jack Delbert and Charlotte Stricker Curtis. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, caring sister, and faithful friend to many. Jackie lived fiercely and loved fiercely; her friends called...

Aug 10, 2023

Joan L. Hewey Ferland of Hondo, Texas, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

She was born in Portland Maine, October 22, 1936, to Oakley and Phyllis (Bell) Hewey, who have preceded her in death.

Joan and her mother moved to Presque Isle, Maine, when she was 10 years old. While in high school,...

Aug 6, 2023

Gayle Marjorie Haby Rohrbach, of Castroville, passed away on August 6, 2023 at the age of 72. She was born May 20, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas the second of three children born to the late Milton Alfred Haby and Florence Mary Tschirhart Haby.

Gayle grew up in Rio Medina and was a member of St. Louis...

Aug 1, 2023

Noemi Rodriguez of Dallas, formerly of Hondo, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at the age of 75.

Born in Hondo, July 17, 1948, she was the daughter of Atiliano G. and Irene Esparza Rodriguez.

She attended school in Hondo. She liked to sing karaoke and collect Betty Boop items. Her apartment was filled with...

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Fred "Bobby" Burrell of D'Hanis, age 73, left this life on  Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Born July 25,1950, in Hondo, he was one of five sons of Otis Herbert and Imelda Hilda Huser Burrell.

A 1967 graduate of D'Hanis High School, he became skilled in electronics, owned and operated D'Hanis Ice Station, and was...

Jul 18, 2023

Gary Keith Glasser of Hondo went to be with the Lord  Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was 81.

Born Feb. 21, 1942, in Bellaire, Ohio, he was the son of  Charles Francis Glasser and Lois Louise Larke Glasser.

Gary was a faithful and loving husband and father. He loved cooking for his family and friends....

Jul 17, 2023

Guadalupe Arias Alaquinez of Hondo, age 79, passed from this life on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Born in Hondo, March 5,  1944, she was a daughter of Louis and Cruz Castia Arias.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Porfirio Lopez; and brothers, Louis Jr., Pete, Raul, Frank, Rodolfo and Elias Arias.

Jul 11, 2023

Morris Isaac Stevens Jr. of Hondo went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  He was 79.

Born August 13, 1943, in Paris, TX, he was the son of Morris Sr. and Willie Jean Lowe Stevens.

Morris graduated from Industrial High School in 1963 and attended Victoria College.  In 1966 he joined the...

Jul 6, 2023

Delmar Henry Austin, dedicated father, adoring grandfather, loving husband, cowboy poet and cherished friend was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2023. Best known as "Papa Del" to his loved ones, he leaves behind an unwavering legacy of love.

The second of four children, he was born December 2, 1936 to Henry Durant...

Jul 3, 2023

John Alan Dale passed away quietly Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in D'Hanis surrounded by family. He was 74.

Born June 5, 1949, in Hondo, he was the son of Arthur Twitchell Dale and Thelma Ozell Bilhartz Dale.

John graduated from Hondo High School in 1967. He then attended Texas A&I Kingsville University...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert Henry Van De Walle of Hondo, 84, passed away July 1, 2023.

Born in San Antonio, Texas on July 28, 1938, he was the son of Henry Leonard and Laura Della Persyn Van De Walle. Robert, or "Bob" to most, was raised on the family farm in San Antonio, the second oldest of 11 children and...

Jun 19, 2023

Amelia Barrios Sanchez of Hondo passed away at her home Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 81.

Born in Sterling City TX, June 9, 1942, she was the daughter of Ladislao L. and Elvira Guerrero Barrios.

Amelia was a devoted wife and a loving mother.  Amelia absolutely adored her grandchildren.

She...

May 20, 2023

Steve Albert DeLeon of D'Hanis, age 66, passed away Saturday, May. 20, 2023.

Born Feb. 2, 1957, in Hondo, he was the son of Estevan and Uvaldina Lopez DeLeon, both of whom preceded him in death.

After 38 years with Union Pacific Railroad, Steve retired as track foreman in 2017. He enjoyed watching his grandkids...

May 19, 2023

James Eddy Havel of Hondo passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.  He was 76.

Born Dec. 5, 1946, in Refugio, he was the son of James and Thelma Louise Parker Havel, who preceded him in death.

Eddy was a star athlete for the Woodsboro Eagles in basketball, football, and track.  He was a natural leader,...