Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Royce Vernon Weston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Frances Liendo

Frances Liendo

Aug 20, 2026

Mrs. Frances Liendo, 67, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born July 15, 1959 in Cuero to Delfina Garcia and John Galindo Sr. She was baptized at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on October 16, 1960. She married Adolph Liendo Jr. with the Justice of the Peace on June 9, 1978 in Cuero...

Elberta Zuber

Elberta Zuber

Aug 19, 2026

Elberta Pape Zuber, 83 of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born January 28, 1943 in Floresville to Oscar Horace and Nancy Cockcroft Pape. She married Edward Zuber on February 9, 1963 in Yorktown. She worked for and retired from Brentex/Mount Vernon Mills.

Mama's highlight each summer was selling watermelons at the city park. She enjoyed playing Bingo...

James "Jimmy" Meinhart

James "Jimmy" Meinhart

Aug 17, 2026

We sadly announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Meinhart who peacefully left us on August 17, 2026, at the age of 72. The son of the late Richard and Patricia Meinhart, he was born on July 25, 1954, in Massillon, and lived the last three years in Cuero, TX near his two sons and grandsons.

After graduating from Massillon Washington High...

Shane Lee Guerrero

Shane Lee Guerrero

Aug 15, 2026

With heavy hearts and an abundance of love, we announce the passing of Shane Lee Guerrero, 39, of Cuero, who passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Although his time here was far too short, Shane leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and countless memories that will forever keep his spirit alive.

Shane was born on July 26, 1987,...

Charles Leslie Cox Jr.

Charles Leslie Cox Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

Mr. Charles Leslie Cox Jr., 83, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, surrounded by his daughters. Charles was born on December 28, 1942, in Humble, to the late Charles L. Cox Sr. and Mary Lorena Hennesey Cox. He loved the flag and served his country in the United...

Daniel Tad "Bobby" Lane

Daniel Tad "Bobby" Lane

Jul 28, 2026

Daniel Tad "Bobby" Lane, 79, of Cuero, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. Bobby entered this world on July 28, 1947, and departed it on his 79th birthday.

Born in Cuero to Harold N. "Fritz" Lane and Marion Ruth Eichenlaub Lane, Bobby was proud to call DeWitt County home throughout his life. He faithfully served his...

Ruth Roller

Ruth Roller

Jul 26, 2026

Ruth Sophie Sthele Roller, 90, of Cuero passed away July 26, 2026. She was born March 12, 1936 in Yorktown to Alfred and Sophie Bertha Brandt Sthele. She married John G. Roller in Yorktown on August 20, 1955. She worked for Textan as a saddle maker. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and cooking. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...

Therese Kuhn Russell

Therese Kuhn Russell

Jul 25, 2026

Therese Agnes Kuhn Russell, 95, of San Antonio passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026. She was born June 27, 1931 in San Benito, TX to John and Irene Foelker Kuhn. She married Clarence A. Russell Jr. on September 3, 1951 in San Benito, TX. She graduated from Our Lady of the Lake College in 1952 with a B.A. in Music. She worked part time...

Emily Kimes

Emily Kimes

Jul 19, 2026

Emily Yalis Kimes of Cuero, Texas passed away in her home with her family by her side on July 19, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born November 16, 1934 to Sleiman and Rismie Tomhe Yalis in Tucumán, Argentina. Emily came to the United States in 1964 and began raising her children; Judy & Ed. From day one,...

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