Marjorie Helen Ideus
Nov 3, 2026
Marjorie Helen Thamm Ideus passed from this earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born in Arneckeville on August 16, 1931 to Ruben and Marguerite Egg Thamm. Moving to Meyersville as a young child, she spent the majority of her life there along with most of the family.
She was a lifelong member...
Felipa Guajardo
Oct 31, 2026
Felipa Guajardo, 89, of Cuero passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1936, in Cuero to the late Tiburcio and Evarista Ortiz Garcia. Felipa's greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, and nothing brought her more happiness than being surrounded by those she loved.
Felipa is survived...
Charles Edward Benton
Oct 24, 2026
Charles Edward Benton, 97, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026. He was born June 18, 1929, at his family home in Cuero to the late Douglas Edward Benton and Bessie Helen Barnard Benton Howe.
Charles was a gentle, kindhearted man whose strong Christian faith was the foundation of his life. He proudly served in the United States Marines. Charles...
Francis Benton Burdine
Oct 23, 2026
Francis Benton ("Ben") Burdine of San Diego, California passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the age of 96. Born June 24, 1930 in San Benito, Texas to Eula Francis Burdine and Frances Willard (Smith) Burdine, Ben grew up in Freer, Texas, graduating from Freer High School in 1947 before attending Texas A&M University.
In 1951, he entered the...
Vickie McClain Christ
Oct 17, 2026
Vickie McClain Christ, 75, of Cuero passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was born May 11, 1951, in Houston to the late Oscar Dean McClain and Betty Sue Nash. Vickie dedicated many years of her career to working as an administrative assistant in the insurance industry. Most recently, she enjoyed her time working in...
Wilma Lee Rawlinson
Oct 12, 2026
Wilma Lee Rawlinson left this world to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026 in Victoria at the age of 90 years.
She was born March 16, 1936 in Floresville to the late Otis and Emma Wilkinson. Wilma graduated from Cuero High School in 1954. She married James Rawlinson in 1969. She was a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) since...
Sharon Lynn Mollenkopf
Oct 7, 2026
Sharon Hallmark Mollenkopf, 71, of Cuero left her earthly home to join the angels in heaven on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was born May 7, 1955 in Cuero to the late Elliott John Hallmark and Helen Boehl Hallmark. She graduated from Cuero High school in 1974. After graduation, she worked at Keesler's Café for many years and later owned...
Margarita Olivarez
Oct 3, 2026
Margarita Olivarez, 85, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. She was born February 14, 1941 in Hebbronville to the late Teofilo and Manuela De Leon Trevino. She married Jesus Olivarez on June 4, 1958 at Sacred Heart Church in Mathis. She was a devout Catholic, a great mother, wife and grandmother. She was a housewife who...
Rodney Allen Chatman
Oct 3, 2026
Rodney Allen Chatman, 50, of Cuero, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2026. Born in Kerrville, Texas, to Clara (Palmer) and William Chatman, he spent his life in Cuero, the community he loved. Known for his warm and welcoming personality, he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
A graduate of Cuero High School,...
Royce Vernon Weston
Sep 23, 2026
Royce Vernon Weston passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born in Westhoff, Texas on November 25, 1934.
Throughout his life, Royce built a legacy centered around family, hard work, service, education, and community. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and freely shared his knowledge, teaching and inspiring those fortunate enough to...
Joe Ruben Carisalez
Sep 22, 2026
Joe Ruben Carisalez, 61, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born September 29, 1964 in Cuero to Zeferina Gonzales and Thomas Carrisalez Sr. He was a very outspoken and caring man that loved to hunt and fish. He worked as a master mechanic for many years.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Jane Carrisalez; brothers, Thomas...
Christopher Ray Licon
Sep 22, 2026
Christopher Ray Licon, 46, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born January 2, 1980 in Cuero to the late Romero Licon Sr. and Elena Maldonado Licon. He enjoyed playing outside with his cars and trucks, pushing his bike and he loved watching Cops and the Three Stooges on his television. He also liked to play his...
Harry Carlyle Stakes
Sep 19, 2026
Harry Carlyle Stakes, Jr. left this world and his family after battling a brief illness to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:30pm on September 19, 2026.
Carlyle was 82 years old, born on November 29, 1943, in Houston TX, to the late Lt. Col. Harry Carlyle Stakes, Sr. and Ethel Christine Eubanks Stakes. Carlyle's father, Col. Harry C. Stakes...
Elizabeth Gohmert Haun Beard
Sep 11, 2026
The trumpets sounded, the angels came and the gates to heaven welcomed Elizabeth Marie Gohmert Haun Beard on September 11, 2026. She was born November 6, 1935 in Meyersville to the late Reinhold Henry and Linda Diebel Gohmert. On July 7, 1956 she married John William Haun and they welcomed three sons: Terry, Jeffery and Lee Haun. Later in life...
Carlotta Martinez
Sep 10, 2026
Cartlotta Martinez, 94, of Cuero passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born December 27, 1931 in Cheapside to Bartholo and Tomasa Garza Martinez. Aunt Carlotta was a very special lady to everyone. She was a devoted catholic. She loved to sew quilts, her own clothes and make her very own tamales from scratch. We all grew up sharing...
Penne Lea Liesinger
Sep 7, 2026
Penne “Pen” Lea Liesinger, 76, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, with her husband, Keith, and their sweet dog, Lucy, by her side.
Beautiful, loving, and sentimental, Mom- Penne reminded us to “keep the main things the main things.” We are grateful to have known and loved her.
Penne was born in Douglas, Michigan, on January 15, 1950,...
Tristan Wade Krenek
Sep 7, 2026
Tristan Wade Krenek, 24, of Cuero passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born August 26, 2002 in Victoria to Wade Krenek and Courtney Garcia. He was an instrumentation apprentice.
He is survived by his parents and brothers, Christopher Allen Krenek, Larry Richard Cisneros, Joseph Andrew Cisneros and Jordan Justice Garcia.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00...
Lornett Faye Lassmann
Sep 6, 2026
Lornett Faye Lassmann entered into eternal peace when she was called Home on the morning of September 6, 2026.
Lornett was born November 3, 1939 to John and Delta Leick. She lived her entire life within the Lindenau and Cuero communities. Lornett married Charles A. Lassmann on May 11, 1990. Together they built a life around their home in Cuero and...
Delores "Dee" (Lewis) Koenning
Sep 3, 2026
Delores “Dee” (Lewis) Koenning peacefully went to heaven, where she was reunited with her Lord and Savior and the family and friends who went before her.
Dee will be lovingly remembered for her joking personality, her love of playing games, and her remarkable ability to find a great shopping deal. Her love of travel took her all the way to the...
Candelario Alaniz III
Sep 1, 2026
Candelario Patrick Alaniz, III-known affectionately as Candy Jr., CandyMan, Nuno, Junior, Big Chops, and, most lovingly, Captain-entered this world on January 22, 1973, into the arms of his devoted parents, Candelario and Viola Alaniz, who survive him. On September 1, 2026, he departed this life quietly and peacefully, with both of them by his side.
He is also survived by his...
