Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Eloise St. John Caraway

Eloise St. John Caraway

Jun 18, 2020

Eloise St. John Caraway, 79, of Victoria passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.  She was born August 3, 1940 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Ellis and Hattie St. John.  Eloise married the love of her life, Larry Caraway on November 26, 1983 in DeWitt County.

She is survived by her beloved husband; daughters, Tina (Michael) Cady...

Joann Mary Shows

Joann Mary Shows

Jun 17, 2020

JoAnn Mary Shows, 81, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020.  She was born in Cuero on October 11, 1938 to the late Arnold and Hilda Meyer.  She married Ocy Olan Shows on October 5, 1957.   JoAnn retired from Tex-tan where she worked for many years.  She had a love for her chickens, cows and dogs, but her...

Doris Nell Goebel

Doris Nell Goebel

Jun 15, 2020

Doris Nell Wolf Goebel passed away on June 15, 2020, in Victoria, Texas.  She was born June 17, 1928, in Cuero, Texas, to the late Werner and Lorene Semmler Wolf.  Doris graduated from Cuero High School and taught school at Green DeWitt.  She married Alton Goebel on May 9, 1948, in Arneckeville and lived in Cuero and Green Dewitt...

Georgia D. Sims

Georgia D. Sims

Jun 13, 2020

Georgia D. Sims, 101, of Westhoff passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020.  She was born July 25, 1918 in Gonzales to the late Will Fryer and Stella Campbell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Sims; sisters, Myrtle McMillan, Lola Fryer Richardson and Mattie Mae Fryer; and brothers, Herman Fryer, Brack Fryer, Will Fryer...

Clara Irene Utley

Clara Irene Utley

Jun 10, 2020

Clara Irene Utley, 95, of Weesatche passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  She was born January 17, 1925 in Arneckeville to the late Balzar and Gertrude Hahn.  Clara had a true passion for ranching, could pitch hay with the best of 'em and had a huge fiery spirit.

She is survived by daughter, Donna (Robert) Kitchen of...

Maria Antonia Ruiz

Maria Antonia Ruiz

Jun 4, 2020

Maria Antonia Ruiz, 66, of Cuero passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born April 3, 1954 in Corpus Christi to Daniel and Irene Trevino. Maria married the love of her life, Pilar H. Ruiz Jr. on July 24, 1970 in Robstown. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by daughters, Yvonne...

Linda Kay Krause

Linda Kay Krause

Jun 3, 2020

Linda Kay Krause, 69, of Victoria passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  She was born October 28, 1950 in Yoakum to the late Elton Arthur and Josephine  Marie Dvorak Koenning.  She married William "Bill" Krause at St. John Lutheran Church in Westhoff on July 3, 1972.  Linda took on many business adventures in her life.  She owned and managed...

Ann Mary Vaughn Williams

Ann Mary Vaughn Williams

May 30, 2020

Ann Mary Vaughn Williams, third generation female cattle rancher, passed peacefully on her ranch in Fordtran, Texas on May 30, 2020.  Her loving and devoted family was by her side when she gained her wings to be with her Lord and Savior.

Ann Mary was born on January 22, 1953 to the late Wayne James "Buss" Vaughn...

Dorothy Dell Wolf

Dorothy Dell Wolf

May 30, 2020

Dorothy Dell Wolf, 84, of Cuero completed her service here on earth and has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020.  She was born May 28, 1936 in Alpine to the late Hugh and Odell Darr.  She married Walter Wolf on April 11, 1970 in Cuero.  Playing the piano and singing were a large...

Edwin Alfred Baros

Edwin Alfred Baros

May 26, 2020

Edwin Alfred Baros , 94, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Cuero, Texas.  He was born on September 8, 1925 to the late Frank and Amalie Lucas Baros.  Edwin grew up on the family farm in Westhoff where he attended school with his brothers and graduated from Cuero High School in 1943. Mr. Baros proudly served...

Matilda C. Mendez

Matilda C. Mendez

May 22, 2020

Matilda C. Mendez, 94, of Meadows Place formerly of Cuero and Goliad, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.  She was born February 24, 1926 in Cuero to the late Leandro and Sara Cisneros Colorado.  She married Felix Mendez in Cuero on November 28, 1945.  She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero as well as Immaculate Conception...

Ronald Wayne Ruiz

Ronald Wayne Ruiz

May 17, 2020

Ronald Wayne Ruiz, 58, of Nursery passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020.  He was born July 27, 1961 in Portsmouth, VA to Frank Jr. and Rachel Ruiz.  Ron was a motorcycle mechanic at Atzenhoffer's Velocity Powersports for over 15 years.  He was so proud of his purple tool collection and loved riding ATVs and motorcycles every chance he had. ...

William Wesley

William Wesley

May 14, 2020

William Wesley, 77 of Cuero passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was born May 12, 1943 in Lampasas to the late Eugene and Mary Pratt Wesley.  He married Alma Delorise Dailey on January 27, 1968 in Cuero.  He worked as a Plant Supervisor for Ful-O-Pep Feeds Inc. for 40+ years.  Upon retirement he spent his days doing what...

Maria Andrea Rosales

Maria Andrea Rosales

May 9, 2020

Maria Andrea Rosales, 79, of Cuero passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.  She was born March 8, 1941 in Thomaston to the late Thomas and Manuela Rosales.  She was an amazing and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by daughters, Janie Garza, Ramona Garza, and Maria Cruz; sons, Ray Garza and Miguel Garza; brother, John Rosales;...

Richard D Gott

Richard D Gott

Apr 30, 2020

Richard D. Gott Sr., 83, of Cuero passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.  He was born July 23, 1936 in Bristow, Oklahoma to the late Walter and Bessie Gott.  He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired Civil Service Welder.  He married Patricia Ann Greer on May 20, 1966 in Del Rio.  They were married...

Verline Terri Wolter Darwin

Verline Terri Wolter Darwin

Apr 24, 2020

Verline (Terri) Wolter Darwin of Corpus Christi passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born January 14, 1928 to the late Gustav and Johanna Wolter in Cuero,  baptized in 1928; and confirmed in 1942.  She was preceded in death by her husband's Robert (Johnny) F. Johnson, Sr. and Glen R. Darwin.

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Tomacita Castillo

Tomacita Castillo

Apr 20, 2020

Tomacita Castillo, 85, of Westhoff passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.  She was born July 1, 1934 to the late Antonio and Juanita Alvarez in Goliad.  She married the late Martin Castillo, Sr. on April 17, 1953 in Yorktown.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Theresa Barter White

Theresa Barter White

Apr 19, 2020

Theresa Barter White, 62, of Beeville passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.  She was born August 31, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Paul and Maxine Barter.

She is survived by her son, Paul (Audra) White of Victoria; sister, Wanda McNelly of Fort Worth; brothers, Steve (Elaine) Barter of Beeville, Mike (Kim) Barter of Fritch and...

Gene W. Schley

Gene W. Schley

Apr 17, 2020

Gene W. Schley, 68, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born October 20, 1951 in Dewitt County to the late Karl and Hilda Wehe Schley. Gene served in the United States Army for two years before he went on to work in the oilfield as an equipment operator and in construction. He was a lifetime...

Nolan Albert Wendel

Nolan Albert Wendel

Apr 15, 2020

Nolan A. Wendel, 90, passed away on April 15, 2020.  He was born on September 7, 1929 to the late Rudy and Leona Diebel Wendel in Meyersville.  He loved the Lord and will finally be reunited with his Mom, Dad, beautiful sister, Evelyn, as well as cherished relatives and friends.

Nolan began working at Fergusons in Cuero...

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