Obituaries

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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Sep 20, 2021

Beatrice R. Garcia, age 89, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2021, in Hondo, Texas. Beatrice was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 29, 1931, to Librado and Anita Rendon.

Beatrice is preceded in death by her husband: Marcos Garcia, Sr.; son: Marcos Garcia; parents: Librado and Anita Rendon; 2 sisters; 5 brothers; granddaughters:...

Sep 7, 2021

Melody Hope English, age 41, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Melody was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 10, 1980, to Glenda English.

Melody is preceded in death by her mother: Glenda English; and her husband: Trenton Davis.

Melody is survived by her sons: Connor Davis,...

Sep 5, 2021

Manuelita R. Ozuna, age 73, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Manuelita was born in Hondo, Texas on November 3, 1947, to Antonia and Pedro Ozuna.

Manuelita is preceded in death by her parents: Pedro and Antonia Ozuna; grandparents: Jose and Maria Rodriguez; sisters: Candida Ortiz, Juanita Costa, and Lydia...

Sep 5, 2021

Darlene Wiemers, age 91, of Yancey, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Darlene was born in Reydon, OK on July 5, 1930, to Charlie and Elsie Boone.

Darlene is preceded in death by her husband: Fielding Wiemers; and her parents; brothers: Paige Boone and Willis Boone; and sister: Deanie Ruston.

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Sep 4, 2021

David “Crow” Rangel, age 61, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Crow was born in Hondo on January 13, 1960, to Ernesto and Guadalupe Rangel.

 

Crow is preceded in death by his parents: Ernesto “Neto” and Guadalupe “Lupe Rangel and an infant sister.

 

Crow is survived by his loving wife: Arleen...

Sep 4, 2021

Richard A. Torres, age 49, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Richard was born in Hondo, Texas on March 1, 1972, to Richard Antu and Maria Torres.

Richard is preceded in death by his father: Richard Antu Torres.

Richard is survived by his loving wife: Tammie Ramsey; his...

Sep 2, 2021

Ronald David Gutierrez was born July 18, 1960, and passed away on September 2, 2021, in San Antonio Texas at the age of 61 years old.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Roberto A. and Thelma H. Gutierrez; Grandson: Roberto Anthony Gutierrez; and mother-in-law: Valeria Jimenez.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Adelita J. Gutierrez...

Sep 2, 2021

Jo Ann Bradshaw, age 57, of LaCoste, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Jo Ann was born in Orlando, Florida on April 18, 1964, to Phyllis Jo Meade and Frank Bennett, Sr.

 

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her father: Frank Bennett, Sr.; and her brother: Frank Bennett, Jr.

 

Jo Ann is...

Aug 31, 2021

Olga Hernandez, age 83, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Hondo, Texas. Olga was born in D’Hanis, Texas on June 18, 1938, to Manuela and Francisco Rodriguez.

 

Olga is preceded in death by her husband: Monico Hernandez; son: Edward Dominguez; and sister: Dolores Cortez.

 

Olga is survived by her son: Felix Dominguez (Becky); daughter:...

Aug 26, 2021

Aug 26, 2021

Torrey Lee Delao left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior August 26, 2021, at the age of 66.

Torrey Lee Delao son to Max Bowen Delao and Jessie Lee Delao leaves behind his loving wife, Gloria Delao and daughters, Lori Ann Somerville, married to Darren Moreland Somerville and LaShea Brook Swain, married to Johnny Lee Swain Jr,...

Aug 22, 2021

John A. Benavides, age 54, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2021, in Round Rock, Texas. John was born in Hondo, Texas on February 9, 1967, to Janie and Robert L. Benavides.

 

John is preceded in death by his daughter: LeSaundra Ann Benavides; his maternal grandmother: Carmen Frias Martinez; his brother: Jerry Benavides; and his grandparents:...

Aug 11, 2021

Jose Enrique Rodriguez, age 81, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Jose was born in Hondo on December 21, 1939, to Carmen and Cosme Rodriguez.

 

Jose is preceded in death by his parents: Cosme and Carmen Rodriguez; brothers: Rodolfo Rodriguez, Elpidio Rodriguez, and Emilio Rodriguez; and sisters: Minerva Hernandez, and Celia Dominguez.

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Aug 9, 2021

Mary Louise Beyer, age 82, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2021, in Hondo, Texas. Mary was born in Hondo on March 18, 1939, to Toni and Roy H. Nietenhoefer, Sr.

 

Mary is preceded in death by her husband: Marvin Beyer; and her parents: Roy, Sr., and Toni Nietenhoefer.

 

Mary is survived by her daughter: Melody...

Aug 6, 2021

Franklin D. Mogford, known to all as Doug,  passed away August 6, 2021, at age of 79. He was born April 14, 1942, in Dallas, Texas.  Doug lived in Carrizo Springs until 7th grade and always considered it home.  After 2 years living in Albuquerque, the family relocated to San Antonio.  While attending Jefferson High School, he met his future...