Obituaries

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...

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.   ...