Obituary Listing

Apr 30, 2026

José Romeo “Joe” Ybarra, 70, of Hondo, TX, passed away on April 30th, 2026. He was born in Hondo on May 14th, 1955.

Joe spent most of his adult life as a tradesman in various fields, and excelled at any job he encountered.

He had a love for dancing, friends and family. If you needed help or just a listening ear, Joe...

Apr 28, 2026

Melvin Douglas Riff of Hondo, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Born Sept. 6, 1931, in Hondo, he was the son of Robert H. and Elsie Schweers Riff.

Douglas graduated Hondo High School and from there joined the Corps at A&M. After commissioning as 2nd lieutenant, he joined the US Army 82nd Airborne and would later be promoted to 1st lieutenant...

Apr 24, 2026

Stephen Joe Burton of Midland, formerly of Yancey, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 in Plano. He was 52.

Born May 24, 1973, in Houston, he was the son of Stanley Joe and Donna Ann Compton Burton, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his nephew, Brandon Henley-Massey.

In his younger years, Stephen had a passion for skateboarding and music....

Apr 21, 2026

Ferd John Rock entered into eternal life on April 21, 2026.  He was a native son of Hondo, Texas, born on June 24, 1955, an anniversary present to his parents, Ferd Joseph Rock, Jr, and Mary Anne Finger Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry Lynn Rock (Belita), and his brothers-in-law, Pat...

Apr 21, 2026

Ramona Frances Koch of Hondo, Texas, went to her Lord on April 21, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Hondo on July 3, 1934, to Raymond and Cecilia Garteiser Koch. She is survived by her sister, Alleen J. Koch.

Ramona attended St. John's Catholic School and during that time made her First Holy...

Apr 18, 2026

Alwin H. "Al" Mathews of Hondo, 83, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Castroville.

Born Jan. 22, 1943, in Dallas, he was the son of Lewis and Ann Lou Shelby Mathews of Uvalde.

Al proudly served in the United States Navy, and some of his fondest memories were from his time stationed in Japan—stories...

Apr 5, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Glen Allen Pepper announces his passing on April 5, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas following a long illness.

Known to all as simply "Pepper" he was born February 22, 1940 to Claude Allen "C.A" Pepper Jr., and Katherine Louise "Katie Lou" Feldtman, in San Antonio, Texas. C.A....

Mar 28, 2026

Eugenia Moncada Pedroza, a native of Yancey, 84, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, in San Antonio.

Born Nov. 15, 1941, in Yancey, she was the daughter of Gregorio and Anastacia Contreras Moncada. She and Preciliano Pedroza were married in August of 1962.

Despite having a limited education, she went on to get her GED...

Mar 27, 2026

Dale Patrick Williams awakened into eternal life and went home to the Lord on March 27, 2026.

Born on December 5, 1945, to EJ Williams and Maxine Jeanette Endsley Williams in Bellflower Naval District (Long Beach, CA), he became a lifelong Texan when his parents moved home to Hondo, Texas, to raise their family.

He...

Mar 19, 2026

Lynette Louise Saathoff Stewart, 84, of Quihi, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Blue Skies in San Antonio.

Born on October 21, 1941, in San Antonio, Lynette was the first child of Mathis and Wilfreen Saathoff. She grew up in the Dunlay area, where she excelled in 4H sewing and cooking. As the oldest of...

Mar 13, 2026

Nena Lynn Chadwick Wright of Hondo, 66, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026.

Born Aug. 24 1959, in Memphis, TN, Nena has worn different hats throughout her life. From road construction, artist and secretary to head framer at Lackland Air Force Base and a very talented jewelry designer/maker at Ann's Attic. The most important hat Nena wore...

Mar 11, 2026

Joylene Rose Tilley Bohmfalk, age 85, passed to eternal rest on Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, at her ranch home near Hondo.

Born July 17, 1940, in San Antonio, she was the daughter of Joy Langdon Tilley Jr. and Arlyne Edna Elizabeth Kern Tilley.

After living at different locations in Texas and a 2-year stay in...

Mar 7, 2026

Surrounded by his children, Cruz Gauna, 59, of Hondo lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Born April 14, 1966, in Hondo, he was the son of Ernesto D. and Marcelina Martinez Gauna.

Cruz had a gift for making people laugh. Whether he was telling one of his favorite jokes, sharing a...

Mar 5, 2026

Ventura H. "Benny" Rodriguez of D'Hanis passed away Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026, just months before he would have celebrated his 100th birthday.

Born July 13, 1926, in D'Hanis, he was the son of Jose Carlos and Agustina Hernandez Rodriguez.

Benny is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Elida Del Toro Rodriguez; his...

Feb 21, 2026

Louis Rodriguez,  June 2, 1949 – February 21, 2026

Louis Rodriguez, born on June 2, 1949, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden cardiac event on February 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, perseverance, and love for family.

Louis graduated from D'Hanis High School before continuing his education at Texas A&M University. He...

Feb 20, 2026

Leticia Aguinaga, of Hondo, passed away at the age of 58 on Friday, February 20, 2026, in San Antonio. She was born on February 25, 1967, in Hondo, Texas, to Guadalupe and Maria del Rosario Aguinaga.

Leticia attended Hondo High School and went on to earn her associate's degree from Southwest Texas Junior College. She cherished spending...

Feb 7, 2026

Kita Vereecken Schuehle

November 30, 1948 - February 7, 2026

Kita Vereecken Schuehle, 77, passed away on February 7, 2026.

Kita lived boldly and with conviction. Vibrant and flamboyant, she could be found in any room — her presence impossible to miss. She loved music, loved to...

Feb 2, 2026

Rosalie Bohmfalk Jones

1935 - 2026

Rosalie Bohmfalk Jones of Yancey passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.  She was 90.

Born Sept. 5, 1935, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Emil Schweer Bohmfalk and Katie Mae Sterling Bohmfalk. Rosalie was a 1954 graduate of Yancey High School.

A faithful member...

Jan 28, 2026

Ermila "Millie" B. Gonzales of Hondo, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 93. She lived her entire life in Hondo and, it being "God's Country," never saw much reason to live anywhere else.

Millie was born at home on September 2, 1932. She spoke proudly and often...

Jan 24, 2026

Carolyn Eve Green Heyen of Hondo, 77, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2026.

Born April 22, 1948, in Jacksonville TX, she was the daughter of Sgt. Wm. Horace "Bill" Green and Eva Pearl Goodrich Green.

A graduate of Hondo High School Class of 1966, Carolyn was a wonderful cook and owned a restaurant...