Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Barbara Josephine Haun

Barbara Josephine Haun

Jun 6, 2021

Barbara Josephine (Rohan) Haun went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2021. Bette Jo, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Davy, Texas on May 3, 1941 to Luscious and Agnes (Sedlacek) Rohan. She was the 8 th of 11 children.

Bette Jo married Clifford Haun on June 21, 1959...

Michelle Elaine Adams

Michelle Elaine Adams

Jun 4, 2021

Michelle Elaine Adams, 58, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 4, 2021.  She was born February 9, 1963 in Cuero to the late John Mitchell and Carolyn L. Bowie Adams.  Michelle was the Office Manager for Brentex for 16 years.  She loved all her animals….stray or not, and was a true advocate for pet adoptions and rescues.

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James P. John

James P. John

Jun 2, 2021

It's not the end of the trail for me,

I'm just headin' out to the light I see.

Beyond those mountains there's a soft glow;

It's getting' brighter the closer I go.

It's like the beginning of a new day.

And the trail I'm followin' leads the way.

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Martha Gonzales

Martha Gonzales

Jun 1, 2021

Miss Martha Gonzales, 89, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  She was born June 9, 1931 in Westhoff to the late Rafael and Martina Morales Gonzales.  Martha was a licensed vocational nurse and x-ray technician for over 40 years and was a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

She is survived by sisters,...

Julia Mae Carroll

Julia Mae Carroll

Jun 1, 2021

Julia Mae Carroll, 99, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  She was born May 19, 1922 in Stratton to the late John and Antonia Wysatta Macha.  Julia married A. Cecil Carroll on January 13, 1943 in Yoakum.  Julia owned and operated Carroll Ranch with her husband for over 26 years.  She was a member of AARP and...

Mary Barron Ortiz

Mary Barron Ortiz

May 31, 2021

Mary Barron Ortiz of Cuero entered into eternal rest with the Lord at the age of 98 on Monday, May 31, 2021.  She was born September 25, 1922 in Cuero to the late Miguel and Adela Gamboa.  Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Olga Tounley (Charles)...

James Edwin Gault

James Edwin Gault

May 29, 2021

James "Jim" Edwin Gault passed away May 29, 2021 to join his loving wife Willie Mae Nortman Gault who passed away on December 4, 2004 after 48 years, 3 months and 15 days of marriage. He is survived by four children Susan Krause of Houston, Sandra (Chuck) Bitner of Mission, Bill Gault of La Paloma and Nancy (Brent) Callegari...

Larry Wayne Moore

Larry Wayne Moore

May 29, 2021

Larry Wayne Moore, 72, of Goliad passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.  He was born October 14, 1948 in Cuero to the late Anthony and Irene Plascyk Moore.  Larry was a United States Marine Corps veteran and worked as a ranch hand in Goliad.

He is survived by his sons, James Briley Moore and Timothy Devon Moore;...

Emma Lee Arnold

Emma Lee Arnold

May 25, 2021

Emma Lee Arnold, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  She was born in Yorktown to Fritz and Louise Pakebusch.  Emma Lee was employed by OK Courts then worked for over forty years in the restaurant industry in Cuero.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards and dominoes and spending time outside on her front porch with...

Florence A Franke

Florence A Franke

May 13, 2021

Florence A. Franke, 100, of Cuero passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.  She was born April 12, 1921 in Yorktown to Herman and Tena Bock Scheffler.  She married Henry J. Franke on October 23, 1939 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown. Growing up a southern farm girl, most of Florence's life had been centered on home, family and...

Joe Douglas Squyres, Sr.

Joe Douglas Squyres, Sr.

May 5, 2021

Joe Douglas Squyres Sr., 59, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  He was born December 12, 1961 in Cuero to Crockett H. and Annie Lee Kellner Squyres.  He married Eva Barbontin in Cuero on February 14, 2010.  He was a porter for many years.  He loved to go fishing and spending time with family.  He also enjoyed...

James Arthur Ransom

James Arthur Ransom

Apr 30, 2021

James Arthur Ransom, 71, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born May 18, 1949 in Cuero to the late Ella Mae Young.  He married Beverly Ann Williams on August 12, 1999 in Cuero.  He was employed by Lynn McGuffy as a shipping foreman in Houston.

He is survived by his wife of 21...

Meta Sophie Rangnow Bennett

Meta Sophie Rangnow Bennett

Apr 30, 2021

Meta Sophie Rangnow Bennett, 86, of Cuero passed away Friday evening April 30, 2021. She was born August 25, 1934 in Cuero to Edwin J and Meta J Brandt Rangnow. She was married to the love of her life, Gilbert Ray Bennett Sr, on September 25, 1953 in Cuero. She and Gilbert were married 51 blessed years.

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Arnoldo Salinas Pena

Arnoldo Salinas Pena

Apr 27, 2021

Arnoldo Salinas Pena, 62, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  He was born March 11, 1959 in El Campo to John and Julia Salinas Pena.  After twenty five years and many, many miles of employment as a truck driver, Arnoldo retired.  He enjoyed dancing, listening to music, fishing and motorcycle rides.

He is survived by...

Ricky "Bull" Garibay, Sr.

Ricky "Bull" Garibay, Sr.

Apr 21, 2021

Ricky "Bull" Garibay, Sr., 49, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  He was born May 25, 1971 in Cuero to the late Bisente and Estella Gonzales Garibay.  He was a journeyman electrician. He was a loving son, father, brother and uncle.

He is survived by his son, Ricky Garibay, Jr. of Cuero; sister, Bernidine Navarro...

Barry Fore Copenhaver

Barry Fore Copenhaver

Apr 19, 2021

Barry Fore Copenhaver, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He married the late Judy Jacob on November 24, 1965 at the First Presbyterian Church in Cuero, Texas. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage before her passing in 2015. Barry graduated from Cuero High School in 1958. He was...

Virginia L. Bohne

Virginia L. Bohne

Apr 14, 2021

Virginia Bohne, 78, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born September 23, 1942 in Cuero to the late Chester and Hedwig Lagleder Lucas. Virginia began her banking career at Farmer's State Bank and retired as the Executive Vice President of Norwest after 30 years in the industry. She married Floyd S. Bohne on November 4,...

Verland Lee Granberry

Verland Lee Granberry

Apr 13, 2021

Verland Lee Granberry, 68, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1952 in Yoakum to Harry Lee and Mary Louise "Sally" Hansel Granberry.  He married Deborah Mann on July 17, 1976 in Wellborn.  He earned his B.S in 1975 and M.S. in 1977 both from Texas A&M University.  He then went on and...

Alvin "Buddy" Noack, Jr.

Alvin "Buddy" Noack, Jr.

Apr 12, 2021

Alvin "Buddy" Noack, Jr., 90, of Cuero passed away Monday, April 12, 2021.  He was born September 11, 1930 in Shiner to the late Alvin T. and Leona Maeker Noack.  He married Vyrna Adickes on August 17, 1957 in Meyersville.  Buddy enlisted in the United States Army on November 6, 1951 in San Antonio.  He proudly served his country...

Evelyn Beatrice Bade Hartman

Evelyn Beatrice Bade Hartman

Apr 5, 2021

Evelyn Beatrice Bade Hartman, 97, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.  She was born August 16, 1923 in Arneckeville to Berthold and Dora Nack Bade.  Evelyn was baptized and confirmed in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arneckeville.  She married Victor Christian Hartman on December 3, 1941 at Arneckeville Church and to their union four children were born.  Victor...

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