Obituaries

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,...

Mar 23, 2018

Lorenza "Nancy" Ortiz, 81, of Cuero passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born June 21, 1936 in Cuero to the late Leonzo and Antonia Zuniga Galindo. Lorenza married Lorenzo Ortiz Jr. on September 1, 1956 in Cuero. She was a seamstress. Lorenza is survived by her beloved husband of Cuero; daughter, Elizabeth Ortiz of Cuero; sons, David Ortiz...

Mar 22, 2018

Marilyn Knox, 74, of Cuero, passed away Thursday March 22, 2018. Services are pending.

Mar 20, 2018

Myrna was born in Gonzales, TX to Rose Lee Murray and Phillip Lucullus Mangum. She was much-adored and taught early by her grandfather to ride, strut and cuss like a man. She rode her horse, Colty, all over the Texas countryside and so developed a lifelong aversion to walking. But she loved going places. She met her husband Fred at...

Mar 18, 2018

Peaches Charlotte Phillips, 89, of Cuero, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born July 28, 1928 to the late Dick and Christi Sherrill in Houston. She married the love of her life, Harry Lee Phillips, on September 1, 1946 in Kingsville. Peaches spent many years greeting all the patrons at Cuero Walmart. Peaches is survived by her sons,...

Mar 13, 2018

Judy Lynette Zielonka, 65, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was born May 31, 1952 to Burl and Bonnie Lyon McDowra in Levelland. She married the love of her life, Herbert Zielonka, on February 11, 1975 in Cuero. Judy had a rewarding career with Cuero ISD, working with the PPCD program and the children of John C....

Mar 11, 2018

On January 12, 1930, a child of God was born to Oscar and Eddie Arkadie Johnson, and her name was Kathryn Ann Johnson. She was one of four siblings. At an early age she dedicated her life to Christ at Mount Bethel Baptist Church and later, became a devoted member of the First Baptist Church family. Kathryn was a very...

Mar 11, 2018

Harold "Driz" Neal Dreyer, beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and friend died peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 87. He was born on February 12, 1931 to the late Dave and Irene (Bluntzer) Dreyer. He played the clarinet and saxophone with the US Air Force Band during the Korean War. After...