Obituaries

May 24, 2018

Berdie Rae Boothe Mueller, 94, of Cuero, passed away on May 24, 2018. Rae was born on August 18, 1924 to the late Lee Cleveland and Bertie Morrow Boothe in Cuero.

Rae graduated from Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. She was teaching school at Roseville School House when she met her husband of 71 years...

May 21, 2018

Alice Magdalene Folsom Fellers, 95, of Myrtle Beach, SC  went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, May 21, 2018.  She was born January 14, 1923 to the late John and Zola Guy Folsom in Sylacauga, AL.  Alice married the love of her life, Preston B. Fellers, on January 31, 1942 in Cuero.  Preston and...

May 19, 2018

Francisco Loma Guerrero, 60, of Cuero passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018.  He was born December 7, 1957 to Francisco and Otelia Loma Guerrero.  Francisco married the love of his life, Josephine Aguilera, on August 19, 1973.

Francisco is survived by his wife; sons, Manuel Guerrero of Austin, Armando Guerrero of Cuero, and Victor Guerrero of Houston;...

May 19, 2018

Nicholas Rene Cardenas, 14, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born May 26, 2003 in Cuero to Rene Jimmy and Candace Shelton Cardenas.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Madison Lee Ann Cardenas; brother, Gabriel Ethan Cardenas;  grandparents, Paula Z. Dromgoole, Rusty and Carol Shelton, and Elena Cardenas; and his aunts and...

May 18, 2018

Mrs. Louisa Mejia Guerra, 98, of Cuero, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018.   She was born August 21, 1919 in Gonzales County to the late Isaac and Victoria Moreno Mejia.   She enjoyed sewing, playing bingo, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Louisa is survived by her daughter, Delia Guerra of Waco, Alfie (Ernie) Driver, of Pasadena,...

May 17, 2018

Janie Mary Goehring, 87, of Westhoff passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born August 19, 1930 in Westhoff to the late Frank and Rosie Henke Ebrom.  Janie married the love of her life, Stacy Goehring, on April 29, 1950 in Cuero.  She was a housewife, caregiver, waitress, dessert maker, and a loving sister and aunt.  Janie was...

May 13, 2018

Irene E. Blaschke Henrichs Bartek, 92, of Cuero passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.  She was born June 27, 1925 in Witting to the late Frank and Bertha Kneifel Blaschke.  Irene married Johnnie Alvin Henrichs on September 12, 1942. After his passing, she met William J. Bartek Jr.   Irene and William were married on April 12, 1958 in Yoakum.   ...

May 5, 2018

Danny Wayne Strain, 71, of College Station passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  He was born October 29, 1946 in Brownsville to the late Donal E. and Dottie J. Jones Strain.  Danny was a United States Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He married the love of his life,...

May 2, 2018

Canuto "John" Barron, 75, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  He was born January 19, 1943 to Juan and Maria Gamboa Barron in Westhoff.  He married the love of his life, Petra Gonzales, on March 5, 1964.  John was an oilfield crew supervisor with D&B Oilfield Services for over 30 years.  He  enjoyed BBQing, watching the Dallas...

May 1, 2018

Jeffery Roy Bennett,  61, of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  He was born July 12, 1956 to the late Gilbert Ray Sr. and Meta Rangnow Bennett.

He is survived by his mother, Meta Rangnow Bennett;  sister, Peggy Sue Bennett of Cuero; brother, Ronnie Dale Bennett (Darlene) of Victoria; and nieces and nephews, Lindsey VonHaefen, Eric...

Apr 28, 2018

Lester Joseph Dimoree, Jr., age 65, lost his courageous battle with cancer Saturday, April  28, 2018, with his family and Pastor at his side. He was known by friends and family as "Joey".  He was born July 7, 1952 in Freeport to the late Lester J. Dimoree, Sr. and Erma Faye (Phillips) Dimoree.  He graduated from Deer Park High...

Apr 25, 2018

Lee Roy Barta died April 25, 2018 from a brave battle with heart disease. He was born to Bohumil and Anastasia [Annie] Steinocher Barta on July 4, 1938 in La Grange, Texas.  Lee was known as "Mr. Tomato Man" of Barta's Tomatoes. He grew tomatoes for 50 years. People came from all over to buy his tomatoes.  Lee worked...

Apr 12, 2018

William "Bill" H. Krier, 82, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018.  He was born December 16, 1935 in Mankato , MN to the late John and Josephine Mayer Krier.  He married the love of his life, Ruthi Weaver Krier, February 8, 1985 in Victoria. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.   He...

Apr 9, 2018

Edward Wayne "Speck" Mueller passed away on April 9, 2018. Speck was born in Cuero on October 11, 1924 to the late Fred and Nila Adcock Mueller, but was raised by his stepfather, B Hilen, after the death of his father. Speck joined the US Army at 18. He was a Staff Sergeant and served in the 8th Air Force...

Apr 8, 2018

Joyce Weston Boston Kayser was born January 10, 1929, in Westhoff, Texas, and went to her heavenly home April 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Weston; mother, Emma Goldman Weston; brothers, Clifton and wife, Rose, Carlton and wife, Peggy, Charles and wife, Joyce, and Kenneth; nephews, Bobby and Carlton Ray Weston; and many aunts,...

Mar 26, 2018

Mary Ann Hancock, 67, of Cuero, passed away Monday March 26, 2018 after her yearlong courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 28, 1950 to the late Cleo and Louise Harvey Marks in Providence, KY. Mary married the love of her life, James Hancock, May 21, 1966, in Cuero. She loved dancing, playing poker, going to Coushatta, and junking...

Mar 25, 2018

Linda Karen Upchurch, 59, of Victoria, passed away Sunday March 25, 2018. She was born Linda Karen Smith on February 7, 1959 to Richard H. Smith and Adnearl Cooley in Victoria, Texas. She grew up in Cuero and Victoria and graduated Cuero High School in 1977 and loved Gobbler football. She married the love of her life, Marvin Franklin Upchurch,...

Mar 25, 2018

William Ray Crenshaw, 75, of Cuero, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was born January 18, 1943 in San Benito to the late Everette and Chlois Hartsell Crenshaw. William married the love of his life, Ann Calvin, on May 9, 1965 in Pearsall. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 13 years. Afterwards, William...

Mar 24, 2018

Dorothy Jean Taylor DeLeon passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 22, 1941 in Cuero to Jesse James and Ellie Irene Boone Taylor. She married Robert Edward DeLeon on May 31, 1960. Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She attended Cuero schools and retired from CISD where she...

Mar 23, 2018

Katherine Marie Koenig Goebel, 88, of Cuero, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born August 10, 1929 to the late Walter C. and Mary Shimer Koenig. Katherine married the love of her life, Harold William Goebel on October 15, 1950 in Cuero. She loved gardening, working in her flower beds, camping and fishing at the river, playing dominoes,...