Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Fred Lee Fuller

Fred Lee Fuller

Aug 21, 2025

Fred Lee Fuller, 80, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1945 in Cuero to Floyd "Henry" and Florence DeDear Fuller. He married the love of his life, Janice Mullins on November 4, 1977 in Baytown.

After graduating from Cuero High School in 1963, he served in the U.S. Army....

Sterling Bernard Sablatura Ii

Sterling Bernard Sablatura Ii

Aug 19, 2025

Sterling Sablatura II, lovingly known to family and friends as "Bubba", passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 20. Born in Victoria and raised in Cuero, Bubba grew up full of energy, joy, and a big heart. He was "all boy"—rambunctious, playful, and a mama's boy at heart—yet always quick to bring a smile to those...

Michael Dale Poenitzsch

Michael Dale Poenitzsch

Aug 13, 2025

Michael Dale Poenitzsch, 80, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born January 3, 1945 in Cuero to Jessie and Mary Louise Oellers Poenitzsch. He was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero and is now a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Lindenau. Michael married Margie Ann Rau and later moved to Angleton...

Claudio Gonzales Jr.

Claudio Gonzales Jr.

Aug 8, 2025

Claudio Gonzales Jr., 72, of Cuero passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.  He was born July 22, 1953 in Cuero to Claudio Sr. and Maria I. Gonzales.  He married Mary Alice DeLeon on March 26, 1976 in Cuero.  He worked for Mount Vernon Mills as a textile worker.

He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years,...

Billie Jo Leggett Wagner

Billie Jo Leggett Wagner

Aug 3, 2025

Billie Jo Leggett Wagner, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at her home in Cuero surrounded by all of her children.  She was born on September 10, 1932, in Goliad to Otis L. and Mary Jane (Shaw) Leggett.

After graduating from Cuero High School, she married Walter Robert (Bob) Wagner who was the love of...

Ronnie Dale Wolter

Ronnie Dale Wolter

Aug 2, 2025

Ronnie Dale Wolter, 76, went to be with our Lord on August 2, 2025, in Victoria, Texas. He was born June 12, 1949 in Cuero to Oscar Andrew Wolter and Lee Alice Frances Arndt Borchardt.  To say his legacy was great feels too small—his life was one of quiet strength, unwavering love, and deep devotion to his family and...

Barbara Jean Wright/Kaiser

Barbara Jean Wright/Kaiser

Jul 21, 2025

Barbara Jean Wright/Kaiser, 82, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025.  She was born on June 25, 1943 to Martin and Agnes Oehlke.  She attended school in Goliad and was very proud to tell everyone she graduated as Salutatorian of the class of 1961.

On January 24, 1962 she married Homer Ray Wright. Barbara and Homer started...

Kenneth Ray Holster

Kenneth Ray Holster

Jul 17, 2025

Kenneth Ray Holster, 78, of Cuero passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 with his loving companion Tia by his side.  He was born October 19, 1946 at the Burns Hospital in Cuero to Harry and Adaoise Meadows Holster.  Kenny worked as a delivery driver for Kasper Wire Works until his retirement.  On November 22, 2022, Kenny re-united with his...

Carolyn Veronica Coppedge

Carolyn Veronica Coppedge

Jul 13, 2025

Carolyn Veronica Coppedge, 77, of Cuero, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born Carolyn Veronica Filip on April 6, 1948, in Gonzales, Texas to the late William August and Maria Polasek Filip.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life centered around family, creativity and making others feel loved....

Travis Waylon Schley

Travis Waylon Schley

Jul 10, 2025

Travis Waylon Schley, 44, of Cuero, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, in DeWitt County. A devoted husband, proud father, hardworking provider, and loyal friend, Travis lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the land he loved.

Born on November 24, 1980, in Cuero to Bobby and Bonnie Schley, Travis was raised with strong values...

Robert L. Grunder

Robert L. Grunder

Jul 7, 2025

Robert L. Grunder, 75, of Cuero passed away Monday, July 7, 2024.  He was born April 30, 1950 in Cuero to Louis and Elorine Schlinke Grunder. He married Patricia Tobola on September 8, 1979 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum.  He worked as a fiber optic technician.  He enjoyed tinkering with stuff trying to get it fixed and...

Ruth Anne Killough

Ruth Anne Killough

Jul 4, 2025

Ruth Anne Killough, 62, of Cuero, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1962, to the late John Andrew Killough Jr. and Ruth Moeller Killough, who preceded her in death.

After graduating from Victoria High School, Ruth earned her degree from the University of Houston–Victoria and began what would become...

Armande Marguerite Clark

Armande Marguerite Clark

Jun 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armande Marguerite Clark; a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who left this world peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 84, in Victoria, Texas. Born on March 17, 1941, in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada, Armande was the beloved daughter of Leon Daniel and Marie...

Joann Kennedy Brumley

Joann Kennedy Brumley

Jun 10, 2025

JoAnn Kennedy Brumley, 85 of Dinero, TX passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 11:00AM.  She was born January 2nd, 1940 in Edgar, TX to the late Marvin and Lora Collins Kennedy. She graduated from Cuero High School in 1958 and went to Victoria Junior College.  She attended First Baptist Church in Cuero, TX where she accepted Jesus...

Robert Leon Oliver

Robert Leon Oliver

Jun 8, 2025

Robert Leon Oliver, close friend and relative to many in the DeWitt County community, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Robert was an esteemed citizen of DeWitt County, a generous philanthropist and the founder and Chairman of the Board of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. He has left a profound legacy of love and commitment not only to...

Brian Baros

Brian Baros

Jun 2, 2025

Brian Baros, 53, of Cuero passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Yorktown on February 28, 1972.  On November 18, 2006, Brian married Kasey Pfeiffer in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He was a well-known chef and owner of BK Bar-B-Que. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and working security at the church; but above...

Dr. Harold Wayne Adickes

Dr. Harold Wayne Adickes

May 30, 2025

Dr. Harold Wayne Adickes, known fondly as Wayne, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in the manner he wanted—at home, sleeping beside his cherished fish tank. He was 84 years old.

Wayne was born in Cuero, Texas, to Mary Aline Adickes (née Reed) and Edgar Adickes. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Shannon Marie Escobar

Shannon Marie Escobar

May 28, 2025

Shannon Marie Escobar, 49, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  She was born February 12, 1976 in Victoria to Juan and Dorothy Sanchez Ruiz.  She married Christopher Escobar on September 22, 2018 in Victoria.  She was a physical therapy technician for Cuero Regional Hospital and a member of the Women's Auxiliary.  Shannon attended Vida Church in Victoria.  ...

Abraham Zamora

Abraham Zamora

May 26, 2025

Abraham Zamora, 32, of Portland passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 in Aransas Pass.  He was born December 22, 1992 in Columbus to Antonio Jr. and Elda Gonzales Zamora.  He proudly served in the United States Army and Army Reserves where he served tours in Iraq and Syria.  Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, doing mechanic work and...

Irene Bernice Goehring

Irene Bernice Goehring

May 18, 2025

Irene Bernice Goehring, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home in Cuero surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born November 7, 1930 in Dewitt County to the late Frank A. and Regina Hahn Ibrom.  Irene's life was a tapestry woven with...

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