Clarence Freemon Ridyolph
May 16, 2017
Clarence Freemon Ridyolph, 52, of Yoakum passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born April 20, 1965 in Cuero to Clarence Earl Ridyolph and Birdie Ann Ridyolph. Clarence loved music and computers and had a passion for taking care of people. He is survived by his parents; wife, La Shonda Powell; daughters, La Toya Ridyolph of Killeen and La...
Michael Bernard Johnson
May 14, 2017
Michael Bernard Johnson, 50, of Cuero went home to rest with his Savior May 14, 2017. He was born August 11, 1966 to Rev. Elvin and Estella Ridyolph Johnson. Michael worked 15 years at Hartman Distributing but his real love was raising cattle. He is survived by his devoted parents; his loving wife, Melissa Johnson; son Mikey Johnson, Jr. (Kaylee)...
Jeannette "Jeanie" Blackwell Duderstadt
May 5, 2017
Jeannette "Jeanie" Blackwell Duderstadt, 101, of Cuero passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born January 7, 1916 in Cuero to the late W.A. "Will" and Alma Reiffert Blackwell. She married Richard A. Miller in 1936. She later married Lemuel "Lem" Duderstadt on November 2, 1946 in Cuero. Jeanie was a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was...
Maria F. Deleon
May 5, 2017
Lifelong Cuero resident, Maria F. DeLeon went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 5, 2017. Mary was an amazing woman who worked hard all her life. She worked at the Coca Cola plant until they closed, the Doll House and for the past ten years cleaning homes. Mary loved her family, her three boys brought a smile to...
Mary Louise Garcia
May 4, 2017
Mary Louise Garcia-Diaz, 57, of Cuero passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. She was born February 17, 1960 in Meyersville to Pedro and Eloisa Guajardo Garcia. Mary was a devoted mother and wife who loved her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Amando T. Diaz; daughters, Naomi Morales of Victoria and Hopey Garcia...
Samuel Villa, Sr.
Apr 30, 2017
Samuel Villa, Sr., 61, of Cuero passed away Sunday April 30, 2017. He was born June 8, 1955 in Rosenberg to Manuel and Josephine Ortiz Villa, Sr. Sammy married Irene Barron on November 26, 1975 in Cuero. He was an accomplished carpenter, great neighbor and loyal friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; sons, Samuel Villa, Jr. (Rebecca)...
Trula Stolleis Kuester
Apr 29, 2017
Trula Mae Stolleis Kuester, 91, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born October 27, 1925 in DeWitt County to Henry and Bertha Heider Stolleis. Trula married Roy Lee Kuester on July 21, 1943 in Arneckeville. She was an member of the V.F. W. Ladies Auxiliary, WELCA and St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Trula was an animal lover,...
Teodoro Sanchez
Apr 29, 2017
Teodoro Sanchez, 74, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born January 19, 1943 to Angel and Juanita Castro Sanchez in Mexico. Working as a ranch hand was his passion. He is survived by his sister, Reyna Sanchez of Mexico; nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Friday, May...
Cleo Paul Wendel
Apr 25, 2017
Cleo Paul Wendel, 85, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born June 20, 1931 in Meyersville to the late Paul and Elfie Diebel Wendel. Cleo married the love of his life, Josephine Vrazel, on September 16, 1950 in Meyersville. Daddy went to be with Jesus and he can SEE now! He loved God, his family and...
Lena Emma Leist
Apr 25, 2017
Lena Emma Leist, 82, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was born June 19, 1934 in Hochheim to the late Louis and Frieda Boening Blank. Lena married the love of her life, Wilfred Frank Leist on May 8, 1955 in Yoakum. She cared for children in her home, was a clerk at Bottom Dollar for years, and...
Estalene L. Bowles
Apr 22, 2017
Estalene Bowles, 61, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born March 5, 1956 in Huntington, WV to Franklin and Mary Jones Birchfield. She is survived by her husband, Shelton L. Bowles; daughters, Candy Bowles and Vanessa Bowles; son, Shelton Bowles, Jr. ; sister, Donna Grant (Johnny) ; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held...
Joan Marie Gawlik
Apr 22, 2017
Joan "JoAnn" Wilken Gawlik, 79, of Vacaville, California formerly of Cuero, passed away April, 22, 2017. She was born July 24, 1937 to the late Henry H. and Francis M. Trame Wilken in Bartelso, IL. JoAnn married Walter "Butch" Gawlick on October 27, 1962 in Bartelso, IL. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Sload (Robert), Theresa Hollaway (David) and...
Anna Mae Wagner Ryan
Apr 14, 2017
Anna Mae Wagner Ryan, 90, of Cuero passed away at home on April 14, 2017. She was born January 23, 1927 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Emil Joseph and Anna Rohan Wagner. Anna married Richard Ryan on June 13, 1953 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero and...
Lucille E. Thieme
Apr 5, 2017
Lucille E. Thieme, 103, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was born November 2, 1913 in Schroeder to the late Alfred and Mathilda Hartman. Lucille married Edwin H. Thieme on December 9, 1933 at Zion Lutheran Church in Arneckeville. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a Leader in the 4-H Club for many...
Lois Faye Trammell
Apr 1, 2017
Lois Faye Trammell, 64, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born September 15, 1952 in Yoakum to the late Howard and Della Cockcroft Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Anissa Kotara of Cuero; son, Jeffery Molands of Cuero; sisters, Sue Hoser of Dallas and Shirley Woods of Cuero; grandchildren, Chelsea Rickman, Austin Rickman, Makayla Rickman,...
Billy "Bill" Wayne Laqua
Mar 27, 2017
Billy "Bill" Wayne Laqua, 64, of Cuero passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born January 8, 1953 in Cuero to the late Lester and Elnora Hilbrich Laqua. Bill married Vicky Juerk in Cuero on July 13, 1977. He was a rancher for the Stiles Cattle Company, Raymond Tate and also worked in the oil field. Bill loved spending...
Carmel Maxine Buchel
Mar 26, 2017
Carmel Maxine Buchel, 89, of Cuero passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born June 14, 1927 in Fal, Louisiana To Huebert and Lula Ray McDonald. Carmel married Fred T. Buchel on November 4, 1951 in El Campo. She is survived by sons, Bruce Buchel and Bill Buchel; grandchildren, Shane Matthew Buchel, Jeremy Taylor Buchel, Jason Emil Buchel; and...
Genivieve Lee Barnett
Mar 23, 2017
Ms. Genivieve Lee Barnett ( "Geni", "GiGi", "Sissy") was born September 13, 1981 in Long Beach, California to Kenneth L. Barnett Sr. and Tammy D. Barnett. She attended the public schools of Lake Elsinore, California. At an early age Geni professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was saved and Baptized at Faith Baptist Church in Wildomar, Ca. At the...
Angelene B. Hilbrich
Mar 22, 2017
Angelene Rosalee Baros Hilbrich, 86, of Westhoff passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born July 14, 1930 to Louise Lukas and William Edward Baros. Angelene was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Westhoff. She married Melvin Reuben Hilbrich on August 29, 1953 in Giddings. She graduated from Cuero High School in 1947 and worked for...
Patricia A. Gott
Mar 21, 2017
Patricia Ann Greer Gott, 80, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was born August 6, 1936 in Zephyr to the late Clyde and Bonnye Greer. Pat retired from Wells Fargo Bank in Victoria. She was a member of LifeWay Baptist Church and the Cuero Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered many hours at the Wishing Well Gift Shop at...
