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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; and stepbrother: Andrew Garza.

Daniel is survived by his husband:...

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:...

Maria Esperanza Palacios Rodriguez

Maria Esperanza Palacios Rodriguez

Sep 12, 2025

Maria Esperanza Palacios Rodriguez, age 70, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Hondo on April 27, 1955, to Antonio Palacios, and Guadalupe Salinas Herrera Palacios.

Maria Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents; her mother, Guadalupe, (June 26, 1927-January 8, 1960, and then her father, Antonio (April 15, 1921-April 25, 1989). Her siblings that gained their...

Patton Allen Foster

Patton Allen Foster

Sep 9, 2025

Patton Allen “Pat” Foster

Patton Allen Foster, known to family and friends as “Pat,” passed away peacefully at his home in Hondo, Texas, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 79 years old.



Pat was born Patton Allen Peery on December 26, 1945, in Houston, Texas. After being adopted by his aunt and...

Angel Valerie Leyva

Angel Valerie Leyva

Sep 9, 2025

Angel Valerie Leyva, age 29, of D’Hanis, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2025, in San Antonio. Angel was born in Hondo, Texas on February 10, 1996, to Celest Madrid, and Joe Anthony Leyva.

Angel is preceded in death by grandfather: Freddy Leyva; and father-in-law: Ronnie Koch.

Angel is survived by her husband: Gene Koch; father: Joe Leyva; mother: Celest Madrid; stepmother:...

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...