Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Rogelio “Roy” Ytuarte, Sr., age 75, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Hondo. Roy was born in Hondo, Texas, on October 31, 1949, to Elvira Cardenas and Eduardo Ytuarte.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents: Elvira Cardenas and Eduardo Ytuarte; brothers: Jose Louis Ytuarte, Sr., and Eugene Ytuarte; Grandparents: Jose Angel Ytuarte and Concepcion Ytuarte;...

Nov 8, 2024

Celestino R. Esquibel, age 76, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away on November 8, 2024, in San Antonio. Celestino was born in Mexico on July 4, 1948, to Celia and Francisco Esquibel.

Celestino is survived by his daughter: Leticia Rodriguez (Sergio); Grandchildren: Lucero Huerta (Marcos) and Vanessa Rodriguez; Great Grandchildren: Miguel Angell and Anahi Rodriguez, Analia and Aaron Huerta and Christian Morales.

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Oct 11, 2024

Darrell Wayne Wittenbrink, age 67, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Hondo. Darrell was born in Ridgecrest, California, on April 16, 1957, to Wanda Delora (Fifer) and Donald Wittenbrink.

Darrell Graduated Ridgecrest High School in California in 1974, and enlisted into military bootcamp, serving in the Marine Corps and Naval Reserves of Naval Air Weapons Station in...

Oct 10, 2024

Maria Elena Savala, age 78, of Devine, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2024, in San Antonio. Maria was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 20, 1946, to Geneva and Robert Martinez.

Maria is preceded in death by her children: Sylvin Ferdin, Yolanda Rodriguez, Hopie Velasquez, Robert Ferdin, and Venancio Ferdin, Jr.; parents: Robert and Geneva Martinez; brothers: Raul Martinez,...

Oct 2, 2024

Sophia Santos Leyba, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, gained her wings on October 2, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on December 30,1935, in Hondo, Texas.

Mama’s life was filled with a love for cooking, being silly and cruising the streets in her famous sunglasses.

She is survived by her loving husband of...

Sep 30, 2024

Doroteo Angelo Hernandez, age 77, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 30th, 2024, at his home with his Loving wife by his side. Doroteo was born in Vale, South Dakota to David and Fransisca Salazar Hernandez. 

Doroteo married Ignacia Vela on November 22, 1963. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage and their 77th birthday, they were born on the...

Sep 20, 2024

 Charles H. “Buddy” Norman born January 18, 1932, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2024. 

Buddy was born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on January 18, 1932, to W. Hollis and Mary H. Banks Norman and was raised in Lubbock Texas. After graduating from Lubbock High School in1950, he enlisted in the U.S Marine Corp where he went to battle...

Sep 19, 2024

Juan Ybarra, age 82, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Hondo. Juan was born in Hondo, Texas, on June 24, 1942, to Paula and Teofilo Ybarra.

Juan is preceded in death by his loving wife: Fanny Ybarra; parents: Teofilo and Paula Ybarra; and brothers: Alfredo Ybarra, Eduardo Ybarra, and Teofilo Ybarra, Jr.

Juan is survived by his sisters:...

Sep 14, 2024

Yvonne Marie (Morin) Flowers, age 60, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2024, in Hondo. Yvonne was born in Hondo, Texas on July 31, 1964, to Juan “Johnny” Morin and Eva Morin. She attended Southwest Texas College in Uvalde. She worked at Hondo ISD, and then worked until she retired at Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in...

Sep 7, 2024

Amelia De La Fuente, age 85, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2024, in San Antonio. Amelia was born in Hondo, Texas on June 5, 1939, to Guadalupe and Angel De La Fuente.

Amelia is preceded in death by her parents: Guadalupe and Angel De La Fuente; and several siblings.

Amelia is survived by her sister: Sulema De La Fuente.

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Aug 31, 2024

Gregorio C. DeLeon, age 75, of Yancey, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2024, in San Antonio. Gregorio was born in Hondo, Texas, on May 25, 1949, to Silveria and Pablo DeLeon.

Gregorio is preceded in death by his parents: Silveria and Pablo DeLeon; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Gregorio is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Patricia DeLeon;...

Aug 27, 2024

Estela C. Gonzalez, age 75, of Derby, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2024, in San Antonio. Estela was born in Hondo, Texas on September 9, 1948, to Anita and Eulalio Camacho.

Estela is preceded in death by her husband: Armando R. Gonzalez; and parents: Anita and Eulalio Camacho.

Estela is survived by her sons: Ernesto Gonzales, and Armando Adolfo Gonzalez; daughter:...

Aug 24, 2024

Patricio L. Martinez, age 77, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Hondo. Patricio was born in Karnes City, Texas, on November 25, 1946, to Martina and Alfredo Martinez.

Patricio is preceded in death by his loving wife: Eva Martinez.

Patricio is survived by his sons: Pat Martinez (Rose), and Alfred Martinez (Martha); daughters: Connie Maciel, Marilyn Mann (Charles),...

Aug 15, 2024

Armando Lopez, age 85, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on August 15, 2024, in D’Hanis. Armando was born in D’Hanis, Texas, on April 11, 1939, to Josephina and Alvino Lopez.

Armando is preceded in death by his loving wife: Dora C. Lopez; sons: Ivan Dale Lopez, and Stanley Joe Lopez; and his parents, brothers and sisters.

Armando is survived by his sons:...

Aug 4, 2024

FRANK EDWARD TOLBERT WINKLER

 Frank Winkler, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everybody, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024. He was 81 years old.

Frank was born on January 3, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas to Frank Winkler and Madeline Hemby Winkler. He spent his first 8 years living with his grandparents, Big Mama, Gracie...

Jul 28, 2024

Dona McQueen, age 84, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Bandera, Texas. Dona was born in Waynesboro, PA on February 1, 1940, to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Shingledecker) Lohman.

Dona is preceded in death by her husband: Dennis McQueen.

Dona is survived by her son: Brian Atkinson; daughter: Tammy Lynch; sister: Carla Lohman; and 3 grandchildren.

 

A memorial service will...

Jun 23, 2024

LOUELLA RUTH ATHERTON SYRING

During the night of June 23, 2024, an angel on earth was called home to Heaven by our Holy Father at the age of 93. She was born on November 30, 1930, in Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of the San Antonio Residence and Rehabilitation Center in San...

Jun 21, 2024

Jun 17, 2024

Diana Sowa

Diana Sowa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, went to the Lord on June 17, 2024, at age 56.

Diana was ever so loved by her family and friends, and she will be truly and eternally missed.

Diana was born in Singapore on March 25, 1968, to Judy and Wally Sanborn, and after spending extensive time in the Far East,...

Jun 15, 2024

Frances Salazar, age 85, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Hondo. Frances was born in Hondo, Texas on October 10, 1938, to Julia and Felix Cuellar.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband: Leandro Salazar; parents: Felix and Julia Cuellar; brother: Felix Cuellar; and sister-in-law: Emma G. Cuellar.

Frances is survived by her daughter: Esmeralda Salazar (Modesto...