Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2024

Jesus Sanfeliz, age 97, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Hondo, Texas. Jesus was born in Cuba on July 1, 1926, to Buena Ventura Gardenas Pages and Manuel Santiago Sanfeliz.

Jesus is preceded in death by his wife: Gladys Sanfeliz; his parents: Buena Ventura Gardenas Pages and Manuel Santiago Sanfeliz; sister: Teresa Abislaiman; and brother: Manuel Sanfeliz. 

Jesus is survived by...

May 24, 2024

Trisha B. Hernandez, age 30, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Hondo. Trisha was born in Hondo, Texas on December 4, 1993, to Maria Gonzales, and Lupe Salazar.

Trisha is preceded in death by her grandmothers: Juanita Nira, and Andrea Salazar; grandfather: Avelino Nira; and stepfather: Jesus Gonzales.

Trisha is survived by her son: Triston Rodriguez; daughters: Tayah...

May 21, 2024

Ronnie Garcia, age 56, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Hondo, Texas. Ronnie was born in Hondo on January 15, 1968, to Mariana S. Rios, and Ramiro R. Garcia.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his grandmothers: Elena Martinez, and Petra Garcia; and by his aunt: Ostalia Martinez.

Ronnie is survived by his life partner: Ruby Reyes Luna; his wife: Evangelina...

May 20, 2024

Maria M. Gonzales, age 73, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Hondo. Maria was born in Hondo, Texas on February 22, 1951, to Julia S. and Daniel G. Sanchez.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents: Daniel G. Sanchez and Julia S. Sanchez; brothers: Samuel Sanchez, Selso Sanchez, and Daniel Sanchez, Jr.; sister: Josephine Sanchez; and...

May 16, 2024

Maria Rosario Aguinaga, age 86, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Hondo. Maria was born in D’Hanis, Texas on October 7, 1937, to Juanita and Atilano Garcia. 

Maria is preceded in death by her husband: Guadalupe Aguinaga; son: Wayne Aguinaga; and granddaughter: Cassandra Lynn Suehs.

Maria is survived by her sons: Guadalupe Aguinaga, and Eugene Aguinaga; daughter: Leticia...

May 13, 2024

Gerald Barry Foye, Jr., known to all as Gerry, passed away on May 13, 2024, in D’Hanis, Texas, at the age of 76. He was born on September 16, 1947, near San Francisco, CA. Gerry had a wry sense of humor, an appreciation for classic rock 'n' roll, and faithfully cheered for his San Francisco 49ers. Gerry proudly served in the Navy...

Apr 30, 2024

Juan Carlos Quintanilla, age 57, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on April 30, 2024, in San Antonio. Juan was born in Uvalde, Texas on January 6, 1967, to Dolores and Ector Quintanilla.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents: Ector and Dolores Quintanilla.

Juan is survived by his loving wife: Valerie Correa Quintanilla; sons: Carlos Joseph “CJ” Quintanilla, and Christian Moses...

Apr 26, 2024

Jeffery Lynn Green, age 61, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Hondo, Texas. Jeffery was born in Bakersfield, California on October 30, 1962, to Frances June and Wilburn James Green.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents: Wilburn James and Frances June Green; and his brother: James Merle Green.

Jeffery is survived by his sister: Sara Yvonne Bowden.

Cremation rites have...

Apr 22, 2024

Elisa Campos, age 84, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024, in San Antonio. Elisa was born in Hondo, Texas on June 14, 1939, to Jesus and Margarita Campos.

Elisa is preceded in death by her husband: Daniel Estrada.

Elisa is survived by her sisters: Uvelia Alfaro, and Ramona Figaroa; brother: Antonio Campos; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will...

Apr 12, 2024

Rosemary Barrientes Escobar, age 56, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on April 12, 2024, in Hondo. Rosemary was born in Hondo, Texas on September 18, 1967, to Rosa Y. and Arturo G. Barrientes.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her father: Arturo G. Barrientes.

Rosemary is survived by her husband: Merce “Sonny” Escobar; sons: Sonny Escobar, Jr., Arturo Barrientes Escobar, and Christopher...

Apr 4, 2024

Darrel Ernest Jones, age 62, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2024, in San Antonio. Darrel was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 29, 1961, to Frances and Ernest Jones.

Darrel is preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Frances Jones; and his best friend: Hig.          

Darrel is survived by his daughters:...

Mar 25, 2024

Noraida “Nora” Oranday Luna, age 52, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Hondo. Nora was born in Hondo, Texas on January 15, 1972, to Rosa and Eusebio Luna, Sr.

Nora is preceded in death by her parents: Rosa and Eusebio Luna, Sr.; sister: Joanna Luna, and brother: Ruben Luna.

Nora is survived by her sons: Jesse Joe Oranday...

Mar 23, 2024

James Andrew Cuellar, age 32, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Hondo, Texas. James was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 12, 1992, to Elizabeth Moreno and Andrew Cuellar.

James is preceded in death by his grandparents: Guadalupe Cuellar, Irene Cuellar, and Fecundo Garza.

James is survived by his sons: Mark Anthony Andrew Cuellar, Michael Andrew Cuellar, Josiah Cuellar Foxworth;...

Mar 21, 2024

Jimmy Murillo, age 19, passed away on March 21, 2024, in Beeville, Texas. Jimmy was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 10, 2004, to Monique Pena, and Javier Murillo.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his grandfather: Jimmy Murillo; uncles: Jesse Murillo, and Dominic Garza; and his great-grandfather: Octavio Garza.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter: Annalise Murillo; girlfriend: Ebony Morales;...

Mar 19, 2024

Dorothy Wells passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2024. Born Dorothy Nell Wise, on April 8, 1927, to George Leanard Wise and Wilma Pearl Byrd Wise in Cleburne, Texas, she was baptized on April 13, 1941, in St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cleburne.

Due to the nature of her dad’s work, she lived in approximately 25 towns by 1941....

Mar 15, 2024

Erna Lee Bendele Balzen passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 89. Born July 2, 1934 at her childhood home in Upper-Quihi, she was the daughter of Ernest A. and Alice (Haby) Bendele. Erna attended the one-room school in Quihi and went on to graduate with the class of 1952 from Hondo High School.

She married Joe Harris...