Obituaries

Oct 27, 2021

Lupe "Joe" C. Gonzales, 95, of Cuero passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born October 10, 1926 in Cuero to Manuel Gonzales Sr. and Maria Cantu Gonzales. He proudly served in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. He married Elida "Ellie" Licon on January 28, 1965 at Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Oct 27, 2021

Lorenzo Ortiz Jr., 84, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born in Yorktown on April 14, 1937 to the late Francisca Lopez and Lorenzo Ortiz Sr. Lorenzo married Lorenza Nancy Galindo on September 1, 1956. He was a body repairman for many years.

Lorenzo is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ortiz of Cuero;...

Oct 25, 2021

JT Malone Spears, 32, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 in Cuero after a yearlong illness. Malone was born on December 24, 1988 in Victoria to Dennis "Bubba" and Peggy Pick Spears. He graduated from New Braunfels High School and attended Austin Community College. He most recently lived and worked in Corpus Christi.

He was preceded in...

Oct 20, 2021

Julieanna Mae Raley Galban, 69, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She was born November 15, 1951 to the late EJ and Mary Raley. She grew up in Cuero and graduated in 1970 from Victoria High School. While in high school, Julie was a member of the VHS drill team, Victoriadoress, which she was always proud of....

Oct 18, 2021

Our family regretfully announces the sudden passing of Hugh Myers, who left this earth on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born to Buck and Ethel Wenzel Myers on May 26, 1960 in Yoakum. Hugh was a man dedicated to God, his family, and the Texas land. He was happiest when working on one of the Myers family ranches...

Oct 14, 2021

Douglas Raymond Pagel, 77, formerly of Gonzales, died of a massive heart attack on Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He was born on January 23, 1944 to Otto and Emily Darilek Pagel in Hallettsville.  Douglas was the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather and person that anyone met.  He was a rancher from age 16 until he died.  Douglas served in...

Oct 7, 2021

Phil Johnson, 86, of Stratton passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 surrounded by his girls. He was born April 9, 1935 in San Antonio to the late Ruth Tarver Johnson and Phil Johnson Sr. Phil married Beverly Parker on May 31, 1964 in San Antonio. He served in the US Army 1st Calvary at Fort Hood and was the...

Oct 5, 2021

Javance "Pokie" Thomas was born on April 1, 1945 in DeWitt County to Will and Bernice Bishop Thomas.  He accepted Christ early on in his life at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He departed this life on October 5, 2021.   He resided at Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cuero.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, one...

Oct 3, 2021

William "Bill" Reese Bowen, 77, of Corpus Christi passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was born April 17, 1944 in Cuero to John D. and Sybil Stevens Bowen. He married Dorothy Yvette Baker on October 1, 1977 in Bossier City, LA. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force and after 20 years, he retired.

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Sep 30, 2021

Henry Allen Stall, known to many as "Hank" went to be with our Heavenly Father surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Hank was born in Cuero on May 10, 1963 to Willie and Barbara (Bethke) Stall. He graduated from Cuero High School, and then went on to graduate from Texas State Technology Institute. He never stopped...

Sep 28, 2021

Josephine G. Saldaña, 69, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born February 23, 1952 in Cuero to Andres and Margaret Gonzales Garcia. She married Daniel Saldaña Jr. in Houston. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Daniel Saldaña, Jr.; daughters,...

Sep 21, 2021

Mr. Larry D. Guerrero, Jr., 53, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born July 1, 1968 in Escondido, California to Larry D. Guerrero, Sr. and Maria D. Perez. Larry started out working in construction. He later became a DeWitt County Jailer and then worked for Five Star security. He also took pride in being a...

Sep 19, 2021

Enrique Arreguin Serrano, 80, of Cuero passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born October 10, 1940 in Los Fierros Tarimoro, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Augusto and Carlota Arreguin Serrano. Enrique married Ma Amparo on June 8, 1963 in Urireo Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Mr. Enrique Serrano had a big family. To provide for them, he...

Sep 19, 2021

Rachel Lynn Paulton, 44, of Cuero went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born January 17, 1977 in Cuero to Ernest and Margaret Cisneros De Los Santos.  She married Harvey Paulton on May 20, 2002.  She worked at Cuero Regional Hospital as a Benefit Clerk.  Rachel was a sweet momma...

Sep 17, 2021

Clarence Guzman Jr., 71, of Cuero passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born February 20, 1950 to the late Ricarda and Clarence Guzman Sr. Clarence graduated Lubbock High School with a track scholarship to South Plains College. He was a contract landscaper. Clarence lived in Lubbock; however his love for his family brought him back to Cuero...

Sep 16, 2021

John Anthony Garoni passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16, 2021, at the age of 87. John was a loving husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. He was born September 29, 1933 in Del Rio to Lucy Taini and Phillip Garoni. On August 2, 1958, he married the love of his life, Ella Marquita Henagar, and...

Sep 15, 2021

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Margaret Marie (Samples) Stewart, aged 79, of Gonzales gained her mansion in heaven on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born...

Sep 14, 2021

Benito S Estrada, Sr., 83, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born November 10, 1937 in Beeville to Theodore and Rita Salvador Estrada. He worked as a cotton farmer. He had a deep love for his family.

He is survived by his son, Benito Y. Estrada, Jr. "Benny" and grandchildren, Theodore Luis Estrada,...

Sep 13, 2021

John Franklin (Jeff) Alexander, 67, of Victoria, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021.  He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many.

Jeff was born in Cuero on April 15, 1954 to W.B. (Alex) and Opal Cage Alexander.  He was the youngest of three children.  After graduating from Cuero High School he went...

Sep 12, 2021

Special Agent Dustin Lee Slovacek, 37, of Cuero passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born July 13, 1984 in Cuero to David and Kimberle Wyche Slovacek. Dustin was a 2002 graduate of Cuero High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corps where he served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. During his service...