Obituary Listing

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...

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...