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Leonardo "RoRo" Contreras, Sr.

Leonardo "RoRo" Contreras, Sr.

Aug 17, 2025

Leonardo “RoRo” Contreras, Sr., age 75, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. RoRo was born in Hondo, Texas, on January 18, 1950, to Josepha and Juan Contreras.

RoRo is preceded in death by his parents; son: Leonardo Contreras, Jr.; brothers: Lupe, Ramon, and Mundo; sisters: Hortencia Reyes and Jane Mendoza.

He...

Eric Lee Ramirez

Eric Lee Ramirez

Aug 11, 2025

Eric Lee Ramirez passed away August 11, 2025, at the age of 38, after bravely battling kidney failure. Eric was born in Merced, California on January 16, 1987, to Auria Elena Ramirez.

Eric lived in Nebraska, moved to Washington for a short period, and then decided to move to Del Rio to be closer to his mother. He loved to be...

Arturo L. Gonzalez

Arturo L. Gonzalez

Aug 9, 2025

Arturo Lopez Gonzalez, age 69, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2025, in San Antonio. Arturo was born in Hondo, Texas on March 8, 1956, to Inez Santillano and Lasaro Gonzalez.

Arturo is preceded in death by his son: Juanito Gonzalez; parents: Inez Santillano, and Lasaro Gonzalez; Ex-wife: Dora Gonzalez; and brother: Felis Flores.

Arturo is survived by his son:...

Candelaria Benites

Candelaria Benites

Aug 8, 2025

Candelaria Benites, age 76, of Hondo, Texas, peacefully passed on August 8, 2025, in San Antonio. Alberta and Eusebio Benites welcomed Candelaria into their family in San Antonio, on February 2, 1949. Candelaria worked hard at the family restaurant, Benites Café, until she married Ruben Campos and had four children. She loved going out and dancing with her friends in...

Jesusa Alvarez Guardado

Jesusa Alvarez Guardado

Jul 31, 2025

Jesusa Alvarez Guardado, age 76, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Hondo. Jesusa was born in Natalia, Texas on April 3, 1949, to Pablo and Luciana H. Alvarez

Jesusa is preceded in death by her parents: Pablo and Luciana H. Alvarez; brothers: Julian Alvarez, and Carlos Alvarez; and sister: Rosalinda Garcia.

Jesusa is survived by her husband: Guadalupe...

Sergio Humberto Rodriguez

Sergio Humberto Rodriguez

Jul 24, 2025

Sergio Humberto Rodriguez, age 57, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2025, in San Antonio. Sergio was born in Hondo, Texas on October 31, 1967, to Ramona Ybarra Alcaraz and Jesus Rodriguez.

Sergio is preceded in death by four uncles.

Sergio is survived by his wife: Priscilla Gonzales; sons: Vincent Rodriguez, and Joseph Gonzales; daughters: Ashley Crocker (Tony), and Jordan...

Ramona R. Aguilar

Ramona R. Aguilar

Jul 10, 2025

Ramona R. Aguilar of Natalia, Texas, took the Lord’s hand to be with Him on July 10, 2025, at the age of 94 years. Ramona was born on February 14, 1931, to Ventura and Mariana Z. Reyes. She lived a long, blessed life.

Ramona is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Aginaldo Aguilar; her son Luis Aguilar; daughter AnaVelia A....

Sheila R. (Burns) Forman

Sheila R. (Burns) Forman

Jul 7, 2025

Sheila R. (Burns) Forman, 74, of Castroville, TX, passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2025. She was born August 13,1950, in Illinois.

Sheila was preceded in death by her father and mother, Harold and Alice Burns, her youngest brother, William Burns, and her husband, Gary L. Forman. She is survived by her brother, Tom Burns, and her sister,...

Jason Garcia

Jason Garcia

Jul 6, 2025

Jason Garcia age 46, of Yancey, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Jason was born in Hondo, Texas on September 3, 1978, to Lydia and Sostenes Garcia, Jr.

Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents: Simon and Dominga Rodriguez, and Sostenes and Dominga Garcia; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jason is survived by his son:...

John Anthony Contreras, Sr.

John Anthony Contreras, Sr.

Jun 30, 2025

John Anthony Contreras, Sr., age 49, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. John was born in Hondo, Texas on January 16, 1976, to Maria Eva and Elisandro Contreras, Jr.

John is preceded in death by his beloved parents: Elisandro Contreras, Jr. and Eva Contreras.

John is survived by his son: John Anthony Contreras, Jr. ;...

Joseph Isaiah Foster

Joseph Isaiah Foster

2025

At rest until day breaks and shadows fall and darkness disappears……..

He was my son…..-- Joseph Isaiah Foster passed from this life on 2 June 2025 by his own hand in Medina County, Texas, North of Hondo. He strove always for good and lived cleanly and honestly despite a life that contained far too much meanness and unjustifiable unfair and cruel...

Charles Glenn Bragg

Charles Glenn Bragg

Jun 14, 2025

Charles Glenn Bragg passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Glenn was born on November 27, 1938, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Owen and Hazel Mae Bragg. He was married to JoLynn McWilliams on July 5, 1963, celebrating 62 years of marriage. He was a proud father and grandfather; son David Bragg, wife Tammy, and granddaughters,...

John "Jack" B. Harrison

John "Jack" B. Harrison

Jun 12, 2025

John “Jack” Barron Harrison, 87, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on December 22, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to Henry and Henrietta Harrison. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Henry Harrison II and William Harrison. He is survived by his sister Edith who is...

Daniel T. Barrios, Jr.

Daniel T. Barrios, Jr.

May 30, 2025

Daniel T. Barrios Jr. of Hondo went to be with the Lord on Friday May 30, 2025, at the age of 77 years. Daniel was born on June 4, 1947, in Hondo, Texas, the son of Daniel and Aurelia Tapia Barrios.

He is preceded in death by his parents; late wife Maria Alica Barrios, daughters Veronica Barrios, Nichole Barrios, Valerie Barrios;...

Minerva T. Garcia

Minerva T. Garcia

May 27, 2025

Minerva T. Garcia, age 83, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on May 27, 2025, in San Antonio. Minerva was born on April 5, 1942, to Mercedes and Manuel L. Torrez.

Minerva is preceded in death by her son: Steven Garcia; parents: Mercedes and Manuel L. Torrez; brothers: infant Manuel Torrez, Jr., and Enrique Torrez; sisters: Ofelia Torrez, Rosa Benitez, and Eloisa...

Jesus Rodolfo Moreno, Sr.

Jesus Rodolfo Moreno, Sr.

May 25, 2025

Jesus Rodolfo Moreno, Sr., lovingly known as Rudy, age 75, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025. He was born in Río Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico, to Rodolfo and Rosa Moreno.

Rudy was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rodolfo and Rosa Moreno, and his beloved son, Rudy Moreno Jr.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years,...

Robert Gutierrez, Jr

Robert Gutierrez, Jr

May 19, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Gutierrez, Jr., born on November 25, 1958, in Jourdanton, Texas, entered into the loving arms of our Lord on May 19, 2025, in Devine, Texas at the age of 66.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents: Roberto A. Gutierrez, and Thelma H. Gutierrez; and brother: Ronald Gutierrez.

Robert is survived by his siblings: Thelma Gutierrez of San Antonio,...

Michael Anthony Keich

Michael Anthony Keich

May 17, 2025

Michael Anthony Keich, age 31, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2025, in San Antonio. Michael was born in Devine, Texas on February 7, 1994, to William “Bill” Keich, Jr. and Rosa K. Moughon.

Michael is preceded in death by his mother: Rosa K. Moughon; maternal grandparents: Robert and Dorothy Moughon; and aunt: Connie Marie Keich.

Michael is survived by...

Irene Luna Mejia

Irene Luna Mejia

May 14, 2025

Irene Luna Mejia, age 79, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2025, in San Antonio. Irene was born in Bastrop, Texas on April 5, 1946, to Reyes and Ismael G. Luna.

Irene is preceded in death by her husband of 50+ years: Ernesto “Pisto” R. Mejia, Jr.; parents: Ismael G. Luna and Reyes Valenzuela Luna; sister: Rosalinda L. Gonzales;...

Bertha A. Rodriguez

Bertha A. Rodriguez

Apr 29, 2025

Bertha Aguirre Rodriguez was born on August 31, 1930, in Hondo, Texas to Carlos and Ernestina Aguirre. She was married to loving husband Elisandro B. Rodriguez, Jr on January 14, 1946. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sons, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Armando A. Rodriguez. She follows her siblings, Salvador Aguirre, Mary Delay, Consuelo Labato, Corina Apolinar,...