Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Linda Y. Caraway Shows, 79, of Cuero passed away Friday, July 31, 2020.  She was born October 2, 1940 in Cuero to the late Stayton and Julia Lee Caraway.  She married Jimmy G. Shows on August 16, 1976 in Zapata.  She was a nurse and waitress.

She is survived by daughters, Vicky Laqua of Cuero and Mona...

Jul 29, 2020

Heaven has gained an angel.  Earth shall mourn his passing.

Brian Keith Cervantes was welcomed into Heaven in the early dawn of Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  He fought as hard as he could against a disease that quickly and cruelly stole him away from his loved ones.

Brian's story began on November 22, 1978.  He...

Jul 28, 2020

Corwine Lee Duckett Jr., 63, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020.  Corey was born May 1, 1957 in Cuero to Faye Manning Duckett and the late Corwine Duckett Sr.  He graduated Cuero High School in 1975 and continued his education at Victoria College and Southwest Texas State.  Corey was a manager at Charlie's Bar in Austin until...

Jul 27, 2020

Jane Lapp Adams, 87 of Bellville passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Jane was born on December 8, 1932 in Cuero to Robin and Clara Lapp.   She was the youngest of 5 children and grew up in Cuero.   She married her high school sweetheart, Eugene N. Adams, Jr on...

Jul 26, 2020

Julia Eubanks Hudson, 92, of Cuero passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.  She was born April 5, 1928 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana to the late Lester Lee Eubanks Sr. and Nina Rogers Eubanks.  Julia graduated from high school in Hobbs, New Mexico in 1945, attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and Texas Tech University in Lubbock...

Jul 21, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Rath, 77, of Cuero passed away Monday, July 21, 2020.  He was born July 23, 1942 in Cuero to the late Alvin John Rath Sr. and Alice Mary Bitterly Rath.  He married Rose Marie Dreyer of Cuero on February 4, 1967 in Cuero at St. Michael's Catholic Church.  Jerry served in the National Guard and was...

Jul 19, 2020

Johnny Pokluda, or Pops to his 5 grandchildren, was born December 27, 1945 in Cotton Patch just outside of Yorktown, TX. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1963 and attended Texas A&I and Victoria College.  In 1975 he received his license as a Texas Land Surveyor, and owned and operated Pokluda Surveyors in Cuero, TX for almost 50...

Jul 18, 2020

Joyce E. Parr, 86, of Cuero passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Yoakum to the late William Nute and Bulah Edna Marshall.  Joyce married the late Lesley T. Parr in Lavaca County on November 6, 1954. She was a housewife and loved spending time with her family.  Joyce had a passion...

Jul 17, 2020

Jernell Lillie Toenjes, 91, of Cuero passed away in a San Antonio hospital on Friday July 17, 2020. She was born February 15, 1929 in Westhoff to the late Lena Koehler Pakebusch Mueller and Charlie Pakebusch. Jernell married Wardell John Toenjes on March 13, 1949 in Westhoff.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; her...

Jul 15, 2020

Gladys Faye West, 83, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born November 2, 1936 in Cuero to the late George Hennesey and Virgie Ashby. She married the late Elward C. West on July 26, 1952. She was a restaurant owner and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Gladys is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 15, 2020

Wardell Chapman, 75, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  He was born July 31, 1944 to the late Beatrice Tilley and Leofrice Tilley, Sr.

He spent his time serving the U.S. Military in the Army.  He served our country for 22 years.  He would give his last to anyone that needed help and he was...

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. Vilous Lou (Vic) Hoffman, 83, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  He was born August 4, 1936 to the late John and Grace Hoffman in Washington County, Kansas.  He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He married Velma Hogan on July 24, 1960 in Cuero.  Vic worked as a tool pusher...

Jul 12, 2020

Delores Ratliff, 85, of Cuero passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in San Patricio County. She was born December 23, 1934 in Meyersville to the late Brony and Mary Zaiontz Migura. She worked for Social Security Administration where she received numerous awards and recognition from. She enjoyed writing poems and won multiple awards for them. She was also a...

Jul 8, 2020

Eugene F. "Gene" Grafe, 87, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  He was born on December 4, 1932 in Hallettsville to Frank and Evelyn Grafe.  Gene grew up in Hallettsville and graduated from Hallettsville High School.  He furthered his education at St. Mary's University in San Antonio and graduated with a degree in Economics.  After graduation, he...

Jul 8, 2020

Dorothy Jean Stubbs, 97, of Cuero passed away July 8, 2020.  She was born January 3, 1923 in Cuero to the late William and Lydia Casal.  She married the late Carlton M. Stubbs on April 20, 1940 in Wharton.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking and cross stitch.

She is survived by her sons, Finley Timm Stubbs of Albuquerque,...

Jul 6, 2020

Jesse Licon, 49, of Cuero passed away Monday, July 6, 2020.  He was born August 9, 1970 in Cuero to Romero Licon Sr. and Elena Licon.  He enjoyed fishing, football, wrestling, movies, music, walks and bike rides.

He is survived by his mother, Elena Licon; sisters, Sylvia Licon of Cuero, Ester Licon of Cuero, Elizabeth Licon of...

Jul 4, 2020

Clarence Strait, 61, of Cuero passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.  He was born October 5, 1958 in Cuero to the late E.W. and Mary Anna Keslaw-Strait.  He married Cynthia Hoegemeyer on March 2, 1996 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero.  Clarence was an animal lover.  He especially loved his cows, turkeys, horses and dogs.  He loved attending...

Jun 29, 2020

Beverly Warzecha, 83, of Flower Mound passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.  She was born to the late Albert and Ann Fanty on March 20, 1937 in Governor's Island in New York.  She married Robert Warzecha on August 24, 1963 in Leavenworth, Kansas.  After getting married, they moved to Maui where she lived and raised her family for 27...

Jun 28, 2020

Jesus "Chuy" Gonzales, 74, of Cuero passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020.  He was born May 2, 1946 in Yorktown to the late Miguel and Geneve Gonzales.  He married Janie Cervantes on January 27, 1965 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Cuero.  Chuy enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with his family.  He worked for Ful-O-Pep for 53 years.

Jun 24, 2020

Donna DeLane, 67, of Thomaston passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was born April 28, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Richard and Onie Mae Gardner. Donna married the love of her life, Michael, on October 7, 1978 in Victoria. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Donna is survived by...