Obituaries

Sep 8, 2018

Betty Lou Cox, 88, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.  Services are pending.

Sep 7, 2018

Charles Edward Bibbs, 68, of Cuero, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018.  He was born in Lubbock on August 20, 1950 to the late Surcee and Annie Mae Quigley Bibbs.   Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He married the love of his life, Tina Lynn Quinterro.  Charles was a Physical Therapy Technician in San Antonio,...

Sep 6, 2018

Lucia Garza Gonzales, 78, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, September 6,2018, Surrounded by her loved ones.   She was born December 13, 1939 to the late Catharino and Apoloñia Villegas Garza, in Alice.   Lucia had a passion and love for her Lord and Savior and devoted much of her time in doing the Lord's work. She cherished her family and...

Sep 5, 2018

Margie Bee Moses Westmoreland Parent, 96, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  She was born October 11, 1921 in Ralls to the late S.A. Moses and Marjorie Cochran Moses.  Margie married Harry Lee Westmoreland Sr. on March 31, 1939.  After his passing, she met Frank W. Parent and they were married  in July of 1976.  Margie loved...

Sep 5, 2018

Dalton Arthur Friedrichs (Papaw), 90, of Arneckeville, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of September 5, 2018. Dalton was born to the late Albert and Vera Junker Friedrichs on June 10, 1928 at his parent's home in Arneckeville.  He attended grades 1-8 in Arneckeville and grades 9-12 in Cuero, graduating high school in 1946. ...

Aug 30, 2018

Janie Winters McCarty Kueker, 77, of Tomball, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018.  She was born October 10, 1940 to the late Oren B. and Dorothy Taylor Winters in San Antonio. She married Ralph Kueker on March 23, 1984 in Burton and they made DeWitt County their home for many years.   Janie was a very successful  small business owner...

Aug 29, 2018

Roland H. Tieken, 93, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  He was born in Gonzales on March 10, 1925 to the late William and Helen Krause Tieken.  Roland served in WW2 in the United States Army. He was a superintendant for Kruegur Construction for over 30 years before he retired.  Roland enjoyed being outdoors, riding on his...

Aug 26, 2018

Teresa Gayle Wagner, age 64, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Arlington, TX, surrounded by family. She was born December 9, 1953 in Bronte, TX. Teresa graduated from Cuero High School in 1972 and attended Southwest Texas State College. After working in Houston and Beeville, she moved to Arlington in 1989. Among Teresa's many passions were reading, taking...

Aug 23, 2018

Jerry Lee Fischer, 74, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2018 at his home in Meyersville.  He was born February 25, 1944 in Cuero to Frank Seay and Ruth Gohmert Fischer.  He attended Cuero High School and went on to graduate from Texas A&M.  Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy in Vietnam. He was a...

Aug 22, 2018

Shirley Gail Nesloney Riemenschneider, 66, of Cuero passed away on August 22, 2018.  She was born on November 30, 1951 in Cuero to Ervin and Dorothy Luder Nesloney.  On June 9, 1972 she married the love of her life Charles Riemenschneider at St Andrew's Lutheran Church in Weesatche, Texas.

Shirley's adventurous spirit flowed into every aspect in...

Aug 20, 2018

Floyd Daniel Boedeker, 86, of Cuero, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018.  He was born October 19, 1931 in Shiner to the late George and Annie Koenning Boedeker. He was one of four sons, Emmett (deceased), Leonard (deceased), and George Jr. (deceased).   Floyd graduated from Shiner High in 1950 and then joined the United States Army with the Military...

Aug 2, 2018

R O Wickham (Ro) passed away peacefully with family at his side on August 2, 2018.  Ro was born on February 1, 1931 in Lakeville, Indiana, to Ray Orion Wickham and Coral Miles Wickham.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sibyl Glee Wickham, sister Josephine A. Wickham, brother Rodney S. Wickham, brother Carmi M. Wickham, sister...

Jul 24, 2018

William A. (Billy) Carnes III, 69, passed away on Tuesday July 24th, 2018 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born December 18, 1948 in Cuero to W.A. (Bill) Carnes Jr. and Alma Bohne Carnes.

Billy attended Cuero schools and graduated in 1967.  He went on to Southwest Texas State University and graduated in 1972 with...

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...