Obituaries

Jan 12, 2022

Eva Martinez, age 74, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Eva was born in McAllen, Texas on September 25, 1947, to Isabel Villarreal Moya and Cecil Villarreal.

Eva is preceded in death by her parents: Cecil Villarreal, and Isabel Villarreal Moya; and brother: Margarito Villarreal. Eva is survived by her husband: Patricio Martinez;...

Jan 11, 2022

Rosa S. Gonzales, age 92, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Hondo. Rosa was born in Devine, Texas on October 20, 1929, to Rosalio and Emelia Mendoza Silva.

Rosa is preceded in death by her husband: Jose R. Gonzales; parents: Rosalio and Emelia Mendoza Silva; brother: Rudy Silva, Sr.; sisters: Guadalupe Solis and Clara Silva; and...

Jan 10, 2022

Ruben G. Reyes, age 72, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Ruben was born in Hondo on March 30, 1949, to Estella and Jesus Reyes.

Ruben is preceded in death by his wife: Gloria Reyes; Parents: Jesus and Estella Reyes; and Brother: Robert Reyes. Ruben is survived by his sons: Mike Reyes, Jason...

Jan 10, 2022

Emilio Genaro Antu, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022. Born to parents Manuel Antu and Herlinda Acosta de la Garza, Emilio grew up in San Antonio where he graduated from Sidney Lanier high school, and then St. Mary’s University with a degree in Biology. While there, Emilio participated in the Army ROTC program, and immediately after graduation,...

Jan 7, 2022

Ricky Palomo of San Antonio, TX, passed away on January 7, 2022 in Kerrville, TX at the age of 55. He was born in Hondo, TX to Domingo Palomo and Oralia Rodriguez on September 5, 1966.

Ricky graduated from Hondo High School in 1984. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After Years of Service, he...

Jan 5, 2022

Jose Rivera, age 91, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2022, in D’Hanis. Jose was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 15, 1930, to Maria and Abraham Rivera. Jose is preceded in death by his daughter: Maria De Jesus Robles. Jose is survived by his loving wife: Eleuteria Rivera; sons: Obed Rivera, Jorge Rivera (Zelia), Jose Rivera...

Jan 3, 2022

Irma D. Carmona, age 81, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2022, in Hondo, Texas. Irma was born in Hondo on April 4, 1940, to Josefina and Reymundo H. Garcia.

Irma is preceded in death by her husband: Jesse M. Carmona; son: Jesse Carmona, Jr.; daughter: Ester Carmona; parents: Reymundo H. Garcia, and Josefina Lopez Garcia; and brothers:...

Dec 29, 2021

Mildred Jane Hancock, age 95, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2021, in Hondo. Mildred was born in Hondo, Texas on February 13, 1926, to Ida and Henry E. Lindeburg.

Mildred is preceded in death by her first husband: C.L. “Cap” Wernette; second husband: Ralph Hancock; sons: Troy Wernette, and Blake Wernette; parents: Henry and Ida Lindeburg; sister:...

Dec 21, 2021

Thomas L. Barlow, age 76, of Hondo, Texas passed away on December 21, 2021, in San Antonio. Thomas was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 14, 1945, to Tom and Verine Finger Barlow. Thomas was one of three brothers.

Thomas was a Vietnam War veteran (USAF), who married his high school sweetheart and had 3 children during their 43...

Nov 15, 2021

Deborah Lynn Tondre, age 64, of Hondo, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2021, in Cibolo, Texas.

Deb was born on October 21, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana: the daughter of Milton and Eileen Glascock. She worked many years in benefits with Zachry and Capitol Aggregates. Deb loved most of all spending time with family and friends and...

Nov 12, 2021

Jo Ann Baumann, age 85, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2021, in Utopia, Texas. Jo Ann was born in Sabinal, Texas on March 5, 1936, to O.T. and Minnie Moore.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Jo Ann is survived by her loving husband: Clifford J. Baumann, Sr.; son:...

Oct 25, 2021

Juan G. Hernandez, age 91, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2021, in Hondo, Texas. Juan was born in Dunlay, Texas on November 5, 1929, to Guiermo and Bruna Hernandez.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents: Guiermo and Bruna Hernandez; grandson: Kenneth Vosquez; stepdaughter: Maria Inez Luna; stepson: David Martinez; sister: Maria Sanchez;...

Oct 22, 2021

Janice Muennink Ogden, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and caring friend to many, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 22, 2021. Born on March 14, 1942, she was the 5th child of Andrew C. Muennink and Janie Stiegler. She was raised with sister Adell, and brothers Lenwood, Lloyd, and Jerry and grew up on...

Oct 20, 2021

Eric A. Torres, age 61, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2021, in Hondo, Texas. Eric was born in Hondo on October 28, 1959, to Francisco and Candelaria Torres.

Eric is preceded in death by his parents: Francisco and Candelaria Torres; brothers: Richard Torres, and Joe Robert Torres; sisters: Dolores Tapia, Ilda Castro, and Esmeralda...

Oct 14, 2021

Sylene Jacklyn Salazar, age 3 months, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 14, 2021, in Hondo. Sylene was born in Hondo, Texas on June 15, 2021, to Bobbie Garza and Ray Salazar, Jr.

 

Selene is preceded in death by her great-grandmother: Rosario Escamilla; and her cousin: Jacklyn Flores.

 

Sylene is survived by her parents: Bobbie Garza, and...

Oct 10, 2021

Donald Wayne Vordenbaum, age 64, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2021, in San Antonio. Donald was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 26, 1957, to Dan and Evelyn Vordenbaum.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents: Dan and Evelyn Voredenbaum; and brothers: Dan Vordenbaum, Jr., and Timothy Vordenbaum.

Donald is...

Oct 5, 2021

Elias Gauna, age 59, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Elias was born in Hondo on September 22, 1962, to Maria and Abelino Gauna.

Elias is preceded in death by his parents: Abelino and Maria Gauna; his brother: Gilberto Gauna, Sr.; and his sister: Maria Elena Garza.

Elias...

Sep 30, 2021

Sylvia Louise Pearsall, age 65, of Sabinal, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Sylvia was born in Clinton, North Carolina on August 22, 1956, to Sophia Louise and Russell Stephens.

 

Sylvia is preceded in death by her mother: Sophia Louise Benson; stepfather: Albert Mitchell Benson; father: Russell Stephens; brother: Albert Lee Stephens; and sister-in-law:...

Sep 27, 2021

Hope Mercado, age 42, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Hope was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 27, 1978, to Erma Rabago and Florencio Z. Hernandez, Jr.

Hope is preceded in death by her partner: Angela Diaz; and her grandparents: Teresa and Florencio Hernandez, and Petra and Pedro...

Sep 22, 2021

Tomas “Pelon” F. Escamilla, Jr., age 66, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2021, in San Antonio. Tomas was born in Hondo, Texas on May 29, 1955, to Maria and Tomas Escamilla, Sr.

 

Tomas is preceded in death by his wife: Guadalupe “Trinket” Escamilla; parents: Tomas, Sr, and Maria Escamilla; and sisters: Sylvia Escamilla, and Lydia Escamilla.

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