Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Richard C. Gonzales Sr.

Richard C. Gonzales Sr.

Nov 3, 2020

After a long struggle with dementia, Richard C. Gonzales, Sr., 88, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  He was born in Cuero on February 27, 1932 to the late Manuel Sr. and Maria Cantu Gonzales.  He married Maclovia "Mackey" Duque Rubio on December 23, 1951 at Our Lady of Loreto Chapel, La Bahia Mission in Goliad...

Eva G Self

Eva G Self

Nov 3, 2020

Eva G. Self, 82, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  She was born June 2, 1938 in Laredo to Emerico and Maclovia Gonzalez.  She was a telephone operator for Western Union for 20+ years.  She was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was...

Marcus Ray Mueller

Marcus Ray Mueller

Oct 30, 2020

Marcus Ray Mueller, 66, of Cuero passed away October 30, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born May 25, 1954 in Poteet to EW "Speck" and Berdie Rae Mueller.  He spent many years working in the oilfield.  Marcus loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family.

He is survived by his long time partner,...

Sandra Kenne

Sandra Kenne

Oct 24, 2020

Sandra Middaugh Kenne, 68, of Trinity passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020.  She was born July 28, 1952 in Poteet to George and Geralyn McDonald Middaugh.  She married Alonzo C. Kenne on March 20, 1971 in Cuero.  She was an RN and loved working in the medical field.  Sandra was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She...

Viola Lugo

Viola Lugo

Oct 23, 2020

Viola Lugo, 53, of Cuero passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.  She was born May 16, 1967 in Cuero to John and Ramona Cervantes Rodriguez Sr.  She married Aurelio "Willie" Lugo on August 12, 2000 in Cuero.  Viola was a CNA for twenty plus years and thoroughly enjoyed caring for the elderly.  She loved spending time with her siblings,...

Benedict "Ben" Ebrom

Benedict "Ben" Ebrom

Oct 22, 2020

Benedict "Ben" Ebrom, 84, of Cuero passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1936 in Westhoff to Frank and Rosie Henkes Ebrom. He married Ruth Inez on November 30, 1957 in Houston. Ben worked for Bauer & CF Bean dredging for 25 plus years then went to work in the card room at Mount...

Maria Mendoza Gonzales

Maria Mendoza Gonzales

Oct 17, 2020

Maria Mendoza Gonzales, 73, of Cuero passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020.  She was born September 12, 1947 in Runge to Gabino and Maria Ochoa Mendoza.  She married the late Reynaldo Gonzales on November 19, 1962 in Sinton.  Maria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.  She enjoyed spending time with her companion, Johnny Hernandez and  ...

Marilyn Hazel Glass

Marilyn Hazel Glass

Oct 15, 2020

Marilyn Glass passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her daughters on October 15, 2020 after spending a lifetime in love, concern, and compassion for others. She always had a sweet smile and a word of kindness for everyone she met. Marilyn was born in Corpus Christi, TX on February 13, 1931 to Robert and Hazel Priour Garwood.  She...

Shirley Ann Mckibben Dietze

Shirley Ann Mckibben Dietze

Oct 12, 2020

Shirley Ann McKibben Dietze, 77, of Cuero passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  She was born January 25, 1943 in Watertown, New York to Dr. Barney and Lillian McKibben.  She married Errol John Dietze on September 5, 1964 in Temple, Texas.  Shirley earned her Bachelor of Science, RN Nursing Degree from Incarnate Word in San Antonio.  She was the...

Daryl James Bluntzer

Daryl James Bluntzer

Oct 12, 2020

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Daryl Bluntzer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 62. He was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico but spent the majority of his life in Cuero, Texas and served the area for many years as a skilled diesel mechanic. Daryl had a passion for cars; there was a special place...

Edwin "Ec" Brown

Edwin "Ec" Brown

Oct 5, 2020

Edwin Charles (EC) Brown, 92, of Cuero passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born April 23, 1928 in Cuero to Edwin G. and Ella Koenig Brown.  EC graduated from Cuero High School in 1945.  He served his country in the National Guard for 6 years.  EC worked for Southwestern Bell and retired...

Santos Reyes Torres Peña

Santos Reyes Torres Peña

Oct 3, 2020

On Saturday, October 3, 2020, Santos Reyes Torres Peña, 76,  left this world to join God's angels in her new everlasting life in heaven.  She was born on January 6, 1944 in Concrete to Pedro and Donisia Ybabez Torres.  She married Santiago (Jimmy) Peña in Yorktown.  Together they owned and operated Linda's Place in Westhoff for forty plus years....

Annie L Grimner

Annie L Grimner

Oct 2, 2020

Annie L Grimner, 92, of Cuero passed away Friday, October 2, 2020.  She was born in January of 1928 to Henry and Louise Hoehne in Cuero.  She married William Grimner on September 1, 1950 in Cuero at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She greatly loved and cared for her family. ...

Roman Deleon Suniga

Roman Deleon Suniga

Sep 29, 2020

Roman Deleon Suniga, 90, of Edna passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born February 18, 1930 in Yorktown to Filiberto and Louisa Deleon Suniga.  He married Juana Barrera on August 26, 1948 in Cuero.  Roman retired after twenty five years with The City of Temple.  He enjoyed dancing and loved spending time with his family and friends....

Irene Villa

Irene Villa

Sep 23, 2020

Irene Villa, 69, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  She was born October 30, 1950 in Westhoff to Juan Barron and Mary Barron Ortiz.  She married Samuel Villa, Sr. on November 26, 1975 in Cuero.  Irene was a nurse and enjoyed caring for others for the past thirty years of her life.  She loved her co-workers, her...

Mary Alice Salazar

Mary Alice Salazar

Sep 21, 2020

Mary Alice Sertuche Salazar, 69, of Cuero passed away Monday, September 21, 2020.  She was born December 25, 1950 in Cuero to Guadalupe and Josephine Bocanegra Sertuche.

She is survived by her companion, Andrew Ochoa of Cuero; sister, Janie Turner of Victoria; brother, Lupe Sertuche, Jr of Houston; nieces, Cyndee Sertuche of Houston, Molly Escobedo of Cuero,...

Boyd Griffin

Boyd Griffin

Sep 20, 2020

Boyd "Joel" Griffin, 74, of Cuero passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 20, 2020. He was born July 10, 1946 in Wharton to Boyd and Sue Border Griffin. He married Gloria Ann Myers on October 21, 1983 in Carson City, Nevada. Joel was a people person who never met a stranger. He enjoyed traveling and socializing...

Hilario Robledo "Larry" Mejia

Hilario Robledo "Larry" Mejia

Sep 18, 2020

Hilario Robledo Mejia (Larry), age 79 of Cuero, went home to Jesus on Friday, September 18, 2020.

Hilario was a man of faith and strength. He loved his family unconditionally. He was a role model to his children on how to deal with the blessings life brings and with the challenges. Hilario touched the lives of many...

Julius W. Scheibe Jr.

Julius W. Scheibe Jr.

Sep 18, 2020

Julius W. Scheibe, Jr., 90, of Cuero passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born June 22, 1930 in Marion to the late Julius W. and Margarete Fischer Scheibe, Sr. Julius served his country in the United States Army. He married Alice Jo Drapalla Scheibe on July 4, 1964. He worked for Gulf Coast Wood products and retired...

Gloria Camareno Ruiz

Gloria Camareno Ruiz

Sep 17, 2020

Gloria C. Ruiz, 83, of Cuero passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born August 23, 1937 in Cuero to the late Guadalupe and Victoria S. Camareno. She married Eliceo Ruiz on June 11, 1955 in Cuero. She worked for Cuero ISD as well as a leather company. Gloria loved her dogs and plants. She was family oriented...

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