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Ofilia Colunga

Ofilia Colunga

Dec 5, 2025

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Farris Theodore Brooks, Jr.

Farris Theodore Brooks, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Farris Theodore Brooks, Jr., who departed this life peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Hondo, Texas. He was born in Brownfield, Texas, on July 25, 1941. He graduated from Mission High School and attended Pan American University in Edinburg Texas.

Teddy had a 25 year career in law enforcement and...

Maria Guadalupe Saenz

Maria Guadalupe Saenz

Nov 22, 2025

Maria was born on July 15, 1981, to Victoria De Leon and the late Juan B. De Leon in Hondo, Texas. She was the mother of Daymien Saenz and the late Julia Lynn Smith.

Maria was known for her courage, strength, and generous kindness. She was selfless in her love for others, generously opening her heart and home to raise children...

Jereme Anthony Guzman

Jereme Anthony Guzman

Nov 20, 2025

Jereme A. Guzman, age 48, of Natalia, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2025, in San Antonio. Jereme was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 7, 1977, to Juanita and Arthur C. Guzman.

Jereme is preceded in death by his mother: Juanita Guzman.

Jereme is survived by his wife: Krystal Guzman; son: Kason Guzman; daughter: Kamryn Guzman; brothers: Jacob Guzman (Isabel),...

Jana J. Ross

Jana J. Ross

Nov 20, 2025

Jana Jeanelle Ross, 47, of Spring Lake, NC, passed away unexpectedly in her home on 20 November 2025.

Born May 3, 1978, in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of Dena and Gary Stripling and the late Donald Scott.

Jana met Michael A. Ross in January 2017, and they were married six months later on 17 July 2017 in San Antonio,...

Rudolfo G. Rodriguez

Rudolfo G. Rodriguez

Nov 18, 2025

Rudolfo G. Rodriguez, a beloved Pastor, father, brother, and friend, age 67, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Hondo, surrounded by loved ones. Rudolfo was born in Hondo, Texas, on October 5, 1958, to Jesusa and Juan B. Rodriguez.

Rudolfo is preceded in death by his infant son: John Daniel Rodriguez; parents: Juan B. and Jesusa Rodriguez;...

Daniel R. Garcia

Daniel R. Garcia

Nov 17, 2025



Daniel Ray Garcia, age 37, of Live Oak, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Daniel was born in Hondo, Texas on November 9, 1988, to Nattie Sotelo and Rudy Garcia.

Daniel is preceded in death by his grandfather: Ramon Garcia; uncle: Raymond Jesse Garcia; great-grandmother: Guadalupe Flores; stepbrother: Matthew Garza; and grandparents: Daniel and Melchora Sotelo.

Daniel...

Delia Carrera

Delia Carrera

Nov 13, 2025

Delia Carrera (Cuellar)



With heavy hearts and deep love, the family of Delia Carrera announce her peaceful passing on November 13, 2025, at the age of 70 in San Antonio, Texas. Delia Carrera (Cuellar) was born in Hondo, Texas on September 19, 1955 to Trinidad and Lorenza (Mendoza) Cuellar.



Delia was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend whose...

Rudolfo "Rudy" M. De Leon

Rudolfo "Rudy" M. De Leon

Nov 13, 2025

Rudolfo “Rudy” Morales De Leon, age 74, of Hondo, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on November 13, 2025. Rudy was born in Hondo, Texas on January 31, 1951, to Leonora and Benito De Leon.

Rudy is preceded in death by his parents: Benito and Leonora M. De Leon; siblings: Guadalupe Torres, Joe De Leon, Luis De Leon, Violanda Barrientes, and...

Jacqueline Garcia

Jacqueline Garcia

Nov 6, 2025



Jacqueline Garcia

October 10, 1982 – November 6, 2025

Jacqueline Garcia, age 43, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2025, in San Antonio. Jacqueline was born in Hondo, Texas on October 10, 1982.

Jacqueline Garcia was preceded in death by her Grandparents: Margarito and Trinidad (Lara) Hernandez and Antonio and Odilia (Quintanilla) Garcia. Honorary Grandparents: Ignacio and Andrea (Hernandez) Castillo.

Jacqueline is...

Ismael Palacios

Ismael Palacios

Nov 3, 2025

Ismael Palacios, age 55, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2025, in San Antonio. Ismael was born in Hondo, Texas on September 25, 1970, to Gloria and Juan Palacios.

Ismael is preceded in death by his parents: Gloria and Juan Palacios..

Ismael is survived by his wife: Martha Gonzalez; 2 sons: daughters: Raquel Miller (Michiel), and Desiree Palacios; stepdaughters: Priscilla...

Joyce Arlene Gray

Joyce Arlene Gray

Nov 1, 2025

On November 1, 2025, Joyce Gray, a new angel full of style and grace, entered the gates of Heaven. Born December 19, 1941, to Neva and Lewis Dean, she had a life full of laughter, family, friends and joy. Whether serving a big family meal, vacationing on the water or finding the perfect places to shop for the day, she...

Selestino "El Cake" Salazar

Selestino "El Cake" Salazar

Oct 23, 2025

Selestino "El Cake" Salazar, age 75, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Hondo. Selestino was born in Hondo, Texas on May 19, 1950, to Andrea and Felix Salazar.

Selestino is preceded in death by his parents: Felix and Andrea Salazar; and sisters: Josefina Ramirez, and Maria Villa

Selestino is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Katerina...

Delia Salazar Resendez

Delia Salazar Resendez

Oct 8, 2025

Delia Salazar Resendez, age 76, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 8, 2025, in San Antonio. Delia was born in Hondo, Texas on May 5, 1949, to Inocencia and Concepcion Salazar.

Delia is preceded in death by her husband: Arturo Resendez, Sr.; son: Arturo Resendez, Jr.; her parents: Inocencia and Concepcion Salazar, and all of her siblings.

Delia is survived by...

Arlis Mardell Bunker

Arlis Mardell Bunker

Oct 7, 2025

Arlis Mardell Bunker, age 88, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Hondo. Arlis was born in Missoula, Montana on February 8, 1937, to Edwin and Esther Grenager.

Arlis is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years and the love of her life: Terry H. Bunker; son: Terry W. Bunker; parents: Edwin and Esther Grenager of...

Luciano Oranday

Luciano Oranday

Oct 3, 2025

Luciano Oranday, age 53, of Hondo, TX, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Oranday, was born on October 10, 1971, in Hondo, TX to Dora and Julio Oranday. He was a graduate of Hondo High School and enlisted in the United States Army. He faithfully served his country for...

Evan William McNiel

Evan William McNiel

Oct 2, 2025

Evan William McNiel, age 38, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2025, in San Antonio. Evan was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 10, 1986, to William McNiel and Nena Milligan.

Evan is preceded in death by his infant grandson: Alehkye Martinez; and his parents: William F. McNiel and Nena M. Milligan.

Evan is survived by his wife: Angela...

Isabel B. Luna

Isabel B. Luna

Sep 24, 2025

Isabel Barron Luna, age 81, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Hondo. Isabel was born in Hondo, Texas on November 26, 1943, to Guillerma “Emma” Barron and Jesus Luna, Sr.

Isabel is preceded in death by her parents: Emma Barron, and Jesus Luna, Sr.; her brothers: Jesus Luna, Jr, and Valentino Luna; ex-husband: Eligio Correa, Sr.; and...

Robert Wayne Horton

Robert Wayne Horton

Sep 22, 2025

Robert Wayne Horton, 55, of Hondo, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

 He was born on February 15, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas, to Lonnie and Millie Horton. Robert grew up in Uvalde, Texas, with his brother, Carl Horton. From a young age, he learned the values of family, faith, and hard...

Jack P. Perez, Sr.

Jack P. Perez, Sr.

Sep 15, 2025

Jack Pina Perez, Sr., age 79, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2025, in Hondo. Jack was born in Boerne, Texas, on April 18, 1946, to Antonia Alderete, and Alfredo Perez.

Jack is preceded in death by his loving wife: Amalia Martinez Perez; son: Jack Perez, Jr.; and parents: Antonia Alderete, and Alfredo Perez.

Jack is survived by his son:...