Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel

Jun 11, 2024

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel passed from this life on June 11, 2024.  She was born on April 28, 1930 in Cuero to Emil and Ethel Afflerbach.  She lived an amazing 94 years.

While attending Southwest Texas State College, now Texas State, she met and married her husband of fifty-nine years, Julius Franklin Knebel.

Her family...

Julius "Jc" Carl Hull

Julius "Jc" Carl Hull

Jun 5, 2024

Julius Carl "JC" Hull, born February 26, 1937, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie Carl and Inez Hull; his son, Brian Keith Hull and his grandson, Brandon Hull. JC is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Hull; his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Hull; his granddaughter and her husband,...

Sylvia Lester

Sylvia Lester

Jun 3, 2024

Sylvia Lester, 88, of Yoakum passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.  She was born March 31, 1936 in Asheville, N.C. to Thomas and Betsy Phillips Willis.  She married James Collins Lester on June 13, 1953 in Ashville, N.C.  They moved to Texas in 1955.  She worked as a hand tooler for Double J Saddlery in Yoakum for twenty four...

Michael Ray Arnold

Michael Ray Arnold

Jun 3, 2024

Michael Ray Arnold, 63 of Victoria, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, He was born December 21, 1960 in Victoria to the late Lawrence and Bernadine Arnold.  He was a hard worker and would always lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death...

Arturo Pompa

Arturo Pompa

Jun 2, 2024

Arturo Pompa, 66, of Cuero went peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 2, 2024.  He was born December 10, 1957 in Houston to Mateo and Rachel Gonzalez Pompa.  Arturo married Sylvia Garibay on February 9, 1979 in Cuero.  He was a carpenter, rancher and jack of all trades.  He enjoyed going hunting and spending quality time with his...

William John Bartek Iii

William John Bartek Iii

May 29, 2024

William John Bartek III, 65, of Cuero passed away May 29, 2024.  He was born October 23, 1958 in Yoakum to William Jr. and Irene Elizabeth Blaschke Bartek.  He was a retired welder.  He loved to hunt every year with his brother, nephews, niece, brother-in-laws and friends.  He made some of the best BBQ and beans there was.  His...

Margie Ann Singletary Bell

Margie Ann Singletary Bell

May 11, 2024

Margie Ann Singletary Bell, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  She was born at home on September 8, 1932 in Alto to John Albert and Otha B. Rozelle Singletary.  Margie graduated from Alto High School and continued her education at Stephen F. Austin University earning her Bachelor's of Science in Home Economics. She...

Manuel H. Gonzales

Manuel H. Gonzales

May 5, 2024

Manuel H Gonzales, 78, of Cuero passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024.  He was born December 19, 1945 in Robstown to Celestino C. and Timotea Herrera Gonzalez.  He was a hardworking carpenter and he loved to build things with his hands.  He was skilled in most crafts and would help people in any way possible.  In his free time,...

Arturo Cruz

Arturo Cruz

May 4, 2024

Arturo Cruz, 72, of Yoakum passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.  He was born September 18, 1951 in Ralls to the late Santiago and Mary Salazar Cruz.  Arturo married Leanne Dunn on September 20, 1999 in Bacliff.

Arturo is survived by his loving wife, Leanne Cruz; the mother of his four children, Rosa Linda Banda Alvidrez; daughters,...

Auldred "Audrey" Jean Wendel

Auldred "Audrey" Jean Wendel

May 1, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Auldred Jean Hilbrich Wendel on May 1, 2024, at the age of 89.  She was born on July 24, 1934, to Gustav and Agnes Frank Hilbrich in Westhoff.  Audrey was a wonderful homemaker and seamstress who lovingly sewed quilts for each of her grandchildren. They will forever serve as a reminder...

Arthur Bert Gawlik Sr.

Arthur Bert Gawlik Sr.

Apr 30, 2024

Arthur Bert Gawlik Sr., 81, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  He was born June 30, 1942 in Cuero to Jerome and Ruby Baker Gawlik.  At the age of 17, Bert joined the United States Air Force where he would begin his career as an aircraft jet fighter mechanic.  He had many stories to tell about his...

Agnes C Mann

Agnes C Mann

Apr 28, 2024

Agnes C. Hahn Mann, 95, of Cuero passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024.  She was born April 24, 1929 in Arneckeville to the late Balcar and Gertrude Pawlik Hahn.

She is survived by her brother, Hilbert (Evelyn) Hahn of Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...

Joy Lee Pearson

Joy Lee Pearson

Apr 24, 2024

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Joy "Mimi" Pearson, the matriarch of our family, 86 years of age, went into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father.

Mimi was born February 26, 1938 in San Antonio to the late Joseph Lee and Juanita Gasswint. She was preceded in death by her twin brothers, Jerry and Jim and sister,...

Aimeé Patrice Burwell

Aimeé Patrice Burwell

Apr 18, 2024

Aimeé Patrice Burwell, 68, of Houston passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.  She was born December 15, 1955 in Perryton to Paddy Lann and Aimee Lee Mannen Burwell.  She earned her Associates Degree in Child Development.  Aimeé was a teacher and retired child advocate as well as a school bus driver.  Giving back to the school and community was...

Antonio Canas Ordonez

Antonio Canas Ordonez

Apr 17, 2024

Antonio Canas Ordonez, 69, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  He was born October 30, 1954 in Cuero to Paul (Pablo) and Rosa M. Canas Ordonez.  He married Linda Gale Danish in October of 1983 at Cuero Community Park.  He worked as a ranch hand, construction worker and concrete laborer.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing dominoes.  ...

Sally Ann Baker

Sally Ann Baker

Apr 17, 2024

Sally Ann Baker, 60, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was born March 9, 1964 in Cuero to Idelberto "Jessie" Ramirez and Mary Ramirez Cazares.  She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, collecting stuff and working.  She could talk your ear off and was a loving and devoted mother to everyone.

She is survived by...

Richard Harold Smith

Richard Harold Smith

Apr 14, 2024

Richard Harold Smith went to his heavenly home on April 14, 2024 with his loving family by his side at his home in Cuero, Texas.

He was born to Clifford Smith and Lovey Lamerle Smith on February 6, 1936 in Goosecreek, Texas.  Richard attended Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana where he graduated in 1954.  He then...

Robert Mace Murphree

Robert Mace Murphree

Apr 1, 2024

Robert Mace Murphree, 81, of Sweet Home passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.  He was born December 26, 1942 in Beaumont to Hugh and Erma Murphree.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was a member of the American Legion in Sweet Home.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Murphree and Patricia Murphree; sons,...

Dorothy Ann Frels Arndt

Dorothy Ann Frels Arndt

Mar 29, 2024

Dorothy Ann Frels Arndt, 93, of Lindenau passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.  She was born November 10, 1930 in Concrete to Ben G. and Alvina Rathkamp Frels.   She married the love of her life, Wilburn Arndt on December 2, 1952 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero after he returned home from Korea.  She was a longtime employee...

Raymond Joseph Hahn

Raymond Joseph Hahn

Mar 28, 2024

Raymond Joseph Hahn, 70, of Nordheim passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born April 4, 1953 in Cuero to Benard "Bennie" and Allie Tucker Hahn.  Raymond married Guadalupe Anzualda on December 28, 1991 and his family grew by three children.  He was a retired oilfield consultant and a very hard worker.  His strong work ethic influenced his...

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