Obituaries

Jun 9, 2023

Raley 'Pops' Morrow, 58, of Cuero rode off into the sunset on Friday, June 9, 2023.  He was born September 17, 1964 in Cuero to Bobby Jo and Iris Buske Morrow.  He married Cathy Clark Morrow on July 11, 1981 and cherished all the years and memories they shared. For Raley, being a cowboy was his way of life.  ...

Jun 6, 2023

Almon Andrew Johnston "Bill" entered into eternal rest on Tuesday June 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was a proud Catholic and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  He lived a life of faith and loved attending weekly mass with his wife Jennifer. Bill was an avid outdoorsman from his early years.  He grew up in Louisiana...

Jun 2, 2023

Leona Bertha Riedesel, 102, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was born March 3, 1921 in Westhoff to Henry and Amanda Roehl Borchardt.  She married John Riedesel on January 23, 1940 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown.  Leona enjoyed cooking and baking.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Ann Riedesel of Cuero;...

May 29, 2023

Murle (Bill) Howell, MSG (Ret.), 85, of Cuero left this Earth to be with his heavenly Father the morning of May 29, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill suffered a major stroke two weeks prior and never recovered. He smiled and was compassionate all the way to the end.

Bill was born...

May 26, 2023

Rodney Dale Dumford, 64, of Cuero passed away May 26, 2023.  He was born March 2, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio to Sandra Leisure and the late Ronnie S. Dumford.  Rod, better known as "Hot Rod", was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather.  He was loved by many nationwide.  Rodney had his own construction company and everyone...

May 24, 2023

Frank A. Taylor, 41, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  He was born November 27, 1981 in Cuero to Frank Taylor and Diane Olguin Taylor.  Frank was a fun loving, kind soul and always wore a smile on his face.

He is survived by his grandparents, Domingo and Elpidia Olguin; father, Frank Taylor of Ft....

May 21, 2023

Hanna Marie Knapp (b. Hanna Marie Paula Ernst) of Cuero, Texas, age 93, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023.  She was born in 1930 in the city of Güstrow, in the state of Mecklenburg-Verpommern, Germany, to the late Anna and Friedrich Ernst. She attended the technical school of the Deutsche Reichsbahn from 1947 – 1949 and was employed as...

May 15, 2023

Willene Shedd DeWitt went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born November 5, 1936 to the late William Edgar and Lela Gossett Shedd in Taft, Texas. She married Bob Stafford in 1954 at the age of 17.  Together they had three children; William Allen Stafford, Sharon Renee Stafford (deceased), and Stephanie Ann...

May 10, 2023

Emily J. Reinhardt, 78, of Port Lavaca passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Hallettsville. Emily retired from HEB after many years of service.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Charles) Cobbs of San Antonio and David Reinhardt of Cibolo; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Emily was...

May 4, 2023

Maria Antonia 'Toni' Gonzales, 86, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her daughters home in Dickinson. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Cheapside to Jose and Maria Gonzales Cervantes. She was a member of the Guadalupanas at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother...

May 4, 2023

James "Jim/Pawpaw" Arthur Hall, 74, of Cuero, went to fix the fields of Heaven, early Wednesday morning, May 4th, 2023 in DeTar ICU, just a day after his newest grandson Lennox Hall entered into the world. Jim was born and raised in Tomball to Andrew and Lucille Hall on June 4, 1948.

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Apr 28, 2023

Travis Lee "PeeWee" Spears, 67, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 after a 14 month battle with Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer. He was born July 2, 1955 in Cuero to William Travis Spears and Vernell Klaus Audilet. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero. He married Lorey Henderson Spears on November 15,...

Apr 24, 2023

James 'Butch' Angerstein, 64, of Victoria passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born August 18, 1958 in Victoria to James and Kathy Wagner Angerstein. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, cooking and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Megan Angerstein of San Marcos; sons, Dustin Angerstein of Victoria and Jason Angerstein...

Apr 24, 2023

Glenn L. Boldt, 77, of Cuero passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.  He was born April 16, 1946 in Cuero to Norman and Grace Ackerman Boldt.  He married Faye Shows on May 30, 1969 and they shared forty-seven wonderful years together until her passing in 2016.  Glenn proudly served four years in the United States Air Force during...

Apr 23, 2023

Edwin Walter Haas, 82, of Seabrook passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born August 1, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edwin Haas and Helen Farnsworth Hecox. He married his beloved wife, Margaret Wild on February 21, 1964 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lindenau. Ed graduated from Victoria High School...

Apr 20, 2023

Gladdie Barber Rusche, 91, of Cuero passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born December 16, 1931 in Cuero to Ferdie and Alma Hare Barber. She was the owner and operator of the Green Garden Grocery Store. She was later employed by The City of Cuero Municipal Golf Course and Ryan's Flower Shop. She enjoyed golf tournaments,...

Apr 17, 2023

Myrna L. Blackwell Davis, 86, of Cuero passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.  She was born May 9, 1936 in Del Rio to Bedford Forrest 'Blackie' and Aline Carter Blackwell.  She married Robert 'Bob' Clinton Davis on April 9, 1955 in Uvalde.  She worked for Cuero Community Hospital as a nurse as well as the Director of Nursing for...

Apr 17, 2023

Freda D. Nelsson, 80, of Cuero passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born January 10, 1943 in Woburn, MA to Fred and Leola Ireland Carpenter. She was a devoted wife to Karl Nelsson for sixty-one years, a devoted Mother and Daughter. She lived a life of service. She had a career of over thirty-five years with...

Apr 9, 2023

Rachel Cortez Ruiz, 92, of Cuero passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Kenosha, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 1, 1930 in DeWitt County to Jose and Ernestina Peña Cortez.  She married the love of her life, Frank Ruiz Jr. on January 7, 1958 in Waukegan, IL.

Rachel was very fortunate to...

Apr 5, 2023

David Bastian, 74, of Victoria passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born January 28, 1949 in Port Lavaca to the late Robert and Eloise Haywood Bastian.  David married the love of his life, Linda Garner, on March 11, 1973.  He was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.  After many years of service...