Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Michael B. Kueker, 71, of Wharton passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025.  He was born October 13, 1953 in Cuero to Albert and Charlyn Rau Kueker.  He married Donna Boerger on October 27, 1990 in Wharton.  He worked in law enforcement in Wharton and Victoria for over twenty years.  He also worked as a radiology technician.  In his free...

Jan 23, 2025

Sanford Trevino Jr., 58, of Cuero, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1967, to Sanford Trevino Sr. and Mary Medrano Trevino. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Sanford found deep...

Jan 23, 2025

Ed Sager, 85, of Cuero passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was born October 31, 1939 in Arneckeville to the late Albert Henry and Norma Thieme Sager.  Ed married the love of his life, Pat Marburger, on June 26, 1961 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.  He was an Operator at Dupont Chemical for many years.  He served as...

Jan 16, 2025

Well done, good and faithful servant!

Claude Patterson Bell, 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. Pat was born February 9, 1933, in Cuero, to Seth Pettus Bell and Julia Rogene Patterson.

He was a devoted husband to Sarah Eleanor Westerbeck for 66 years and a loving son, father, grandfather,...

Jan 13, 2025

Erna Mae Donnelly Braden left her earthly home to live with her heavenly father on January 13, 2025.  She was born in Sweet Home, Texas on November 30, 1929 and celebrated her ninety-fifth birthday at her family's Thanksgiving dinner.  She was the fourth of nine children born to Ernest Joseph Donnelly and Mary Edith Mudd Donnelly.  She attended Sweet...

Jan 10, 2025

Karen Elaine Lewis, 75, of Cuero passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.  She was born June 20, 1949 in Beaumont to Woodrow Copeland and Elaine Bond.  She married Joseph "Jay" Lewis in June of 1990 in Tyler.  Kay proudly held the title of first female president for the Cuero Lions Club. She was the co-founder of Christmas in the...

Jan 8, 2025

John Ketten May went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 8, 2025.  His life story is one of hard work, dedication, and a deep connection to the land he loved. Born in Cuero on October 9, 1965, to Wesley and Julia May, he grew up in the country where his love for land, cattle, and heavy...

Jan 7, 2025

Tommie Webb Herrera, 95, of Victoria, formerly of Cuero passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  She was born January 25, 1929, in Cuero to Trinidad and Isabel R. Webb.  She graduated from Cuero High School in 1949. For many years, she and her sister sang with their father's band.  In the 70's, she...

Dec 23, 2024

Richard Allen "Dickie" Goebel, 71, of Cuero passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024.  He was born December 20, 1953 in Cuero to Victor and Earlien Rabke Goebel.  He married Rhonda Doehrman at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville on December 3, 1983.

Dickie attended elementary school at Arneckeville and...

Dec 20, 2024

John P Hesse, 95, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.  He was born November 1, 1929 in Cuero, Texas to Percy Vernon and Bertha Hadamek Hesse.  After serving a brief stint in the United States Navy, he returned to Cuero and married Marie (Polly) Saenz then moved to Sugarland.  He worked for the Imperial Sugar Company and the Texaco...

Dec 17, 2024

Sherry Uhl Cielencki, 68, of Westhoff passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  She was born December 12, 1956 in San Antonio to Gilford L. and Beverly Watkins Uhl.  She married her beloved husband, Alton R. Cielencki on June 2, 1990 in Sutherland Springs.  She worked for and retired from Texas Workforce Commission.

She is survived by her...

Dec 16, 2024

Jimmy Ray Bulgerin, 85, of Cuero passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.  He was born in Seguin, Guadalupe County on February 15, 1939 to Theodore R. Sr. and Louie Lambert Bulgerin.  He attended Seguin Independent School graduating high school in 1957.  He married Helen Ruth Hadamek on June 18, 1960 in Cuero at St. Michael's Catholic Church.  He was...

Dec 13, 2024

The world lost an angel Friday, December 13th, Jeanette Marie Bluntzer.

Jeanette was born in Cuero, Texas on April 1, 1931 to mother Leona Arnold Bitterly and father, Robert John Bitterly. She had an older brother John Robert (deceased) and younger brother Milton Arnold (deceased), and is survived by her sister Sandra Eugenia.

She is...

Dec 7, 2024

James Allen Hodge, 77, of Gonzales peacefully passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.  He was born September 11, 1947 in Laural, Mississippi to Cecil and Ora Lee Walters Hodge.  He married Jeana Garrett on March 3, 1989 in Mamo, Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jean; daughter, Carolyn (Don) Mitchel; sons, James Allen...

Dec 4, 2024

Mary Katheryn Stauffer, 88, of Rockport peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  She was born April 30, 1936 in Shiner to Charles and Mary Stary Jiral.  She married Kurt Werner Stauffer in San Antonio in 1980.  She was a dedicated LVN and while her children were growing up, she worked with many local youth organizations.  Mary began...

Dec 4, 2024

Gary "Butch" Caraway, 67, of Cuero passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  He was born May 11, 1957 in Cuero to Stayton and Julia Lee Caraway.  He married Anna June Eakin on August 7, 1976.  He enjoyed doing small engine repair, welding, fishing and cooking for his family.  He loved his Diamond...

Nov 27, 2024

On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Letizia Cuellar Means "Chico", 64 of Cuero went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born November 7, 1960 in Victoria to Frederico and Angelita Morales Cuellar.  She dedicated her life to raising her three children as a single mother.  After raising her children, she enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 26, 2024

Stanley Todd Ciomperlik, 62, a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley until retiring to Cuero, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born July 24, 1962 in Weslaco to William and Faith Bruno Ciomperlik. He married Janice (Lipe) on August 7, 1993 in McAllen. Stan was well known in the Texas Avocado Industry as the largest avocado...

Nov 24, 2024

Mr. Harvey Joe Stary, 85, of Cuero passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.  He was born June 16, 1939 in Shiner to Joe and Cecilia Sassin Stary.  He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School as well as Baldwin Business College.  He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves for eleven years.  He worked as the Yoakum City...

Nov 23, 2024

Andrew Alan Bishop was born September 3, 1977, in San Benito, Texas, the charming son of John Doran and Karen Suzanne Bishop.  He passed away from this life November 23, 2024, in Cuero, Texas at the age of 47.

Andrew grew up a country boy in the Valley, busy making mud pies, riding on the tractor, and...