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Kenneth E. Ginnow
Sep 9, 2005
Kenneth Earl Ginnow, age 83, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2005. He was born on June 12, 1922, in Neenah, WI, the son of Alfred and Bertha (Kuchenbecker) Ginnow. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Royden. Ken is survived by his wife, Buryle "Pedie" Ginnow of Hondo; daughter, Sandra Kyle of Hondo; son, Curtis...
Lendon Elmo Pope
Aug 30, 2005
Lendon Elmo Pope of Hondo passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at the age of 83. He was born on July 4, 1922, in Campwood, Texas, the son of Emmett Green & Mary (Gray) Pope. Elmo was employeed by H.B. Zachry in the construction of the Hondo Navigation School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II...
Maria De La Luz Mares
Aug 30, 2005
Maria De La Luz "Mary"(Garcia) Mares age 65, passed away on August 30, 2005 in Hondo, Texas. She was born on June 8, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Felipe & Santos (Ramos) Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Linda Ann Garcia Arriola; sister Juanita Reyes, Alicia Garcia, Erlinda Martinez; brother Tony Garcia. Mary...
Alejandro Ortiz, Sr.
Aug 29, 2005
Alejandro "Alex" Ortiz, Sr., age 71, passed away on August 29, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on December 6, 1933, in D'Hanis, the son of Amadeo & Feliciana "Anita" (Rodriguez) Ortiz. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Josefina "Josie" (Lopez) Ortiz; son Roger Michael Ortiz; brothers Amedeo "Shorty" Ortiz, Gilbert Ortiz, Sr., Leandro R....
Oscar Otto Grell
Aug 27, 2005
Oscar Otto Grell, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at the age of 92. He was born in Hondo, TX on September 10, 1912. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. "Karl" and Leonora Katharina Marquis Grell; and daughter-in-law, Jerrilyn Dawn Grell, sister Amanda Bohlen, Alma Anna Reus; brothers Anton Grell, Arthur Grell, Edwin Karl Grell,...
Thomas Lynn Elliott
Aug 27, 2005
Thomas Lynn "Scooter" Elliott, age 64, passed away on August 27, 2005. He was born on February 1, 1941, in Beeville, the son of O. B. & Joyce (Harvey) Elliott. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Wayne Elliott, Dickie Elliott; sister Darlene Roberson; brother-in-law Marvin Roberson. Thomas is survived by his wife Dorene (Nehr) Elliott of Three...
Royce Russell Hartmann
Aug 19, 2005
Royce Russell Hartmann, age 62, passed away on August 19, 2005 in Medina County, Precinct One. He was born on July 18, 1943, in Quihi, the son of Fritz Anton & Lorene Marie (Brucks) Hartman. Royce was a former Medina County Commissioner, Precinct One. He is preceded in death by his parents. Royce is survived by his wife Susan Elaine...
Evah Dorothea Ping
Aug 18, 2005
Evah D. Ping entered eternal rest on August 18, 2005. She will be buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hondo on Sunday August 21. Those of you who knew Evah already know what a special person she was. Evah loved life; but she was ready to go Home. We know without a doubt that she is now with her two...
Margarita S. Torres
Aug 17, 2005
Margarita S. Torres, age 68, passed away on August 17, 2005 in Hondo, Texas. She was born on November 4, 1936, in Hondo, the daughter of Porfirio & Victoria (Ybarra) Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Benito Sanchez, sister Irene Constante. Margarita is survived by her husband Gregorio Torres of Hondo; sons Gregorio Torres, Jr. and...
Muriel E. Steubing
Aug 12, 2005
Our beloved father Muriel E. Steubing passed away at home on the family farm in Hondo on August 12, 2005, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 3, 1925 to Richard & Hulda Steubing at their home on the corner of Guilbeau Rd & Bandera Rd where the KFC is now. Dad died peacefully after...
Manuel Rodriguez Aguilar
Aug 12, 2005
Manuel Rodriguez Aguilar, age 95, passed away on August 12, 2005 in Hondo, Texas. He was born on February 26, 1910, in Mexico, the son of Sotero & Porfiria (Rodriguez) Aguilar. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Sista (Ramirez) Aguilar; sisters Maria Ramirez, Sabina Muniz, Francisca Aguilar, Rosita Haro, Josefa Aguilar; brothers Esteban Aguilar, Lino Aguilar, Gabriel...
Pauline Marie Scott
Aug 1, 2005
Pauline Marie Scott, age 98, passed away on August 1, 2005 in Hondo, Texas. She was born on June 27, 1907, in D'Hanis, Texas, the daughter of Bernanrd August & Theresa Marie (Nester) Zerr. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald William Scott; brothers Lester Zerr, Arnold V. Zerr, Daniel Arthur Zerr, William A. Zerr; sisters Corine...
Winona Helen Henson
Jul 31, 2005
Winona Helen Henson, age 77, passed away on July 31, 2005 at the Val Verde Regional Medical Center in Del Rio, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1928, in Hondo, Texas, the daughter of Alex George & Mary Margaret (Fohn) Wendland. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Melvin Wendland. Winona is survived by her husband Charles...
Jim E. Jenkins
Jul 28, 2005
Jim Edd Jenkins, age 85, passed away on July 28, 2005 in Hondo. He was born on February 4, 1920, in Dot, Texas, the son of Robert Allen & Ethel (Spurlock) Jenkins. During his childhood his family lived in Lott and then Waco, Texas. As a youngster, Jim became a child of God through Holy Baptism in the Baptist Church...
Elida Quintanilla Trevino
Jul 22, 2005
Elida Quintanilla Trevino, age 68, passed away on July 22, 2005 in Uvalde. She was born on March 18, 1937, in Hondo, Texas, the daughter of Ponciano & Maria (Garza) Quintanilla. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ponciano Quintanilla, Jr., Hector Quintanilla, Mario Quintanilla; granddaughter Renea Marie Trevino. Elida is survived by her daughters Annie Rodriguez and...
Victoria Alcorta Ibarra
Jul 22, 2005
Victoria A. Ibarra, age 97, passed away on July 25, 2005 in San Antonio. She was born on January 12, 1908, in Sabinal, Texas, the daughter of Fernando & Prudenciana (Gomez) Alcorta. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Valentin Ibarra; brother Fernando Alcorta, Jr.; sisters Isabel Lopez, Otilia Gomez, Angelita Rodriguez Victoria is survived by her son...
Garland Andrew Martin, Jr.
Jul 15, 2005
Garland Andrew Martin, Jr., age 77, passed away on July 15, 2005 in San Francisco, CA. He was born on January 4, 28, in Hondo, Texas, the son of Garland Andrew & Erna Elizabeth (Leinweber) Martin, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents; Sister Frances "Snookie" Bader; brother Joe Howard Martin. Garland is survived by his Sister-in-law Ethel...
Jacinto Sanchez
Jul 15, 2005
Jacinto Sanchez, age 62, passed away on July 15, 2005 in San Antonio. He was born on August 17, 1942, in Hondo, Texas, the son of Dionicio & Refugia (Oranday) Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Pasquel Sanchez, Fermin Sanchez, Martin Sanchez; sisters Aurelia Sanchez, Maria Vangelina Sanchez. Jacinto is survived by his wife Elena (Correa)...
Rolf Emil Bohmfalk
Jul 8, 2005
Rolf Emil Bohmfalk, age 81, passed away on July 8, 2005 in Hondo. He was born on October 15, 1923, in Wortham, Texas, the son of Emil Schweer & Katie Mae (Sterling) Bohmfalk. Rolf served in the Army Air Force during WWII and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a M/Sgt. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Stella Finger Ney
Jul 2, 2005
Our very beloved mother, Stella Finger Ney, age 87, passed away on July 2, 2005 in San Antonio. Stella was born on February 20, 1918, in D'Hanis, the daughter of Louis Joseph & Caroline E. (Rothe) Finger. She was a wonderful mother, a great companion, and a true friend. She lived every day to the fullest and will be sorely...
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