Obituaries

Jul 20, 2018

Doris Marie Mayo, 79, of Cuero passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. Services are pending at Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

Jul 18, 2018

Our beloved father, Esiquio "Chico"  Ybarra Sr., 92, of Cuero, entered into the gates of Heaven Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  He was born November 9, 1925 to the late Fidel and Juanita Cano Ybarra in DeWitt County.  He married Annie Devereaux on June 5, 1949 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage before her passing in 2015.  Chico was a...

Jul 16, 2018

John M. Bitterly, 57, of Cuero, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.  He was born September 28, 1960 to the late John R. and Janet Ohrt Bitterly.  John was a farmer and rancher in DeWitt county spending countless hours taking care of his animals and tending to his land. He enjoyed spending time with his family and sharing a...

Jul 16, 2018

Scott Allen Trammell, 43, of Cuero, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.  He was born April 11, 1975 to Curtis Allen and Nellie Sue Trammell in Cuero.  Scott proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force for  9 years, during Operation Enduring Freedom. He was presented with several medals during his tenure in...

Jul 7, 2018

Callie Mae Pakebusch, 98, of Cuero, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018.  She was born December 29, 1919 to the late Alfred and Annie Rath Koenig.  Mae was born the second of four children.   She married the love of her life, Frank Pakebusch, on June 30, 1947 in Cuero.  They were both lifelong residents of Cuero and  members of...

Jun 30, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Lynn Strote, 68, of Yorktown, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was born March 1, 1950 to Russell and Shirley Jerousek Burt in Chicago, IL.  Shirley enjoyed bowling, softball, and playing card games.  Her truest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Shirley lived life her way.  She is loved and will...

Jun 30, 2018

Miss Severa Martinez, 82, of Cheapside, passed away June 30, 2018.  She was born February 21, 1936 to the late Bartholo and Tomasa Garza Martinez in Cuero.  Severa was very outgoing and loved to shop, sew, and attend church functions.  She also enjoyed spending her time at the LaBahia Adult Daycare Center.

Severa is survived by her...

Jun 29, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Lee Rangnow, of Meyersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ  Friday, June 29, 2018 after her courageous battle with cancer.  She was born a Coal Miner's daughter in Thacker, WV to the late John Delbert and Ethel Dotson Fowler.  Wanda was a retired factory worker and home maker.  She enjoyed sitting on her...

Jun 27, 2018

Loyal wife, sister, mother and grandmother, Nita Pakebusch lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on June 27, 2018. Born February 8, 1943 to Edwin and Lucille Thieme, Nita was a lifelong resident of Cuero, Texas. She graduated from Cuero High School in 1961, and married her high school sweetheart Garland Pakebusch on June 30, 1962. Nita owned Hair...

Jun 20, 2018

Pete Ordonez, 65, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018.  He was born August 2, 1952 to the late Paul and Rosie Ordonez in Cuero.

Pete is survived by his son, Bobby Ordonez; brothers, Rudy Ordonez Sr. and Antonio Ordonez; grandchildren, Gavin Ordonez, Delilah Ordonez, and Tyler Munson; and many nieces and nephews.

He...

Jun 17, 2018

Lonnie Claye "Butch" Douglas, 71, of Smiley, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Yoakum to James  and Delores Douglas Williams.  After graduating from Daule High School in 1965 Lonnie proudly served his country in the United States Army.   He married the love of his life, Elisa Dominguez,  in April of 1978...

Jun 16, 2018

Esther S. Howard, 59, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born October 27, 1958 to the late Raymundo and Dolores McDonough Sanchez. Esther was a hard worker.  She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, gardening and being outside.  Esther's greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends.

Esther is survived by...

Jun 14, 2018

Elsie Marie Johnson, 83, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018.  She was born May 9, 1935 to the late Albert and Velia Unger Mueller in Goliad.  Elsie was a member of the Quilting Guild, Texas Wild Flower Association, and the Silver Sneakers and Tai Chi Exercise Program.  She also enjoyed playing Bridge and Bunco with friends, painting...

Jun 10, 2018

Elroy Peters, 93, of Meyersville , passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion in Victoria. He was born January 13, 1925 in Westhoff to Fritz and Leona Schroeder Peters. His mother died at a very young age, and he was raised by his stepmother, Leona Wendel Peters. Elroy was an...

Jun 8, 2018

Robert Edward DeLeon passed away Friday, June 8, 2018.  He was born in Cuero September 3, 1941 to Ed and Bernice DeLeon.  He married the love of his life, Dorothy Jean Taylor on May 31, 1960.  Robert was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church where he had served on the church council.

Robert retired from Brentex...

Jun 1, 2018

Charles "Lance" Smith, 72, of Cuero, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018.  He was born September 21, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to the late Vernon Duane and Vallie Belle Eubank Smith.  At an early age Lance fell in love with music.  Although he could never read sheet music, he could pick up any instrument and play.  Sports were...

Jun 1, 2018

Georgie Heyer, 91, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. She was born March 6, 1927 in Arneckeville to the late Albert and Vera Junker Friedrichs. Georgie married the love of her life, Harold Heyer on July 26, 1946 in Cuero. Her first claim to fame was playing for the Bluejeans softball team in the 1940's. She was an...

Jun 1, 2018

Joe Douglas Squyres Jr., 34, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 1, 2018.  He was born June 21, 1983 in Cuero to Joe and Betty Saunders Squyres.  Joe was a tester and operator for Nitro Fluids in Nordheim. He enjoyed fishing and being at the coast and loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is...

May 31, 2018

Diana Hildebrandt Zuber, 67, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018.  She was born September 29, 1950 in Cuero to the late Edward H. and Louise Meyer Hildebrandt. Diana married Johnny Zuber on April 20, 1993.  Diana was a fun, caring, and loving person who treasured her family and friends.  She loved her job working as a nurse's...

May 26, 2018

Dedicated husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Garland Ray Pakebusch passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018, surrounded by family following a courageous fight against Amyloidosis.

Born May 19, 1942 to Paul and Dorothy Pakebusch, Garland was a lifelong resident of Cuero, Texas, where he graduated from Cuero High School in 1960. He married his high school...