Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Keith Edward Hans

Keith Edward Hans

Feb 13, 2017

Keith Edward Hans, 49, of Cuero passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born August 22, 1967 in Sinton to Michael Wayne and Jannette Pilat Hans. Keith graduated from St. Michael's Catholic School and then went on to graduate from Cuero High School. He then went to Bee County College where he received his degree in Mechanics. He worked...

Billie Horn Rabke

Billie Horn Rabke

Feb 10, 2017

Billie Horn Rabke, 87, of San Antonio passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born July 17, 1929 in Gainesville, Texas to the late William Roy and Jewell A. Horn. Billie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Baylor in 1950, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Trinity University in 1976 and a Bachelor of...

Lucy Mae Battles Wright

Lucy Mae Battles Wright

Feb 7, 2017

II Timothy 4: 6-8 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that...

Jack W. Hoskinson

Jack W. Hoskinson

Feb 5, 2017

Jack W. Hoskinson, 89, of Cuero passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born February 28, 1927 in Hutchinson, KS to Washington L. and Mary Frances Osborne Hoskinson. Jack married the love of his life, Bertha M. Karkseek on July 28, 1945. He worked as a pressman for the San Antonio Light, Austin Statesman and the Houston Post newspapers....

Mary Carmen Huerta

Mary Carmen Huerta

Feb 3, 2017

Mary Carmen Huerta, 70, of Cuero went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born February 24, 1946 in San Antonio to the late Manuel and Dolores Rodriguez Flores. Mary married Gilbert Huerta on June 5, 1966 in San Antonio. She enjoyed sewing, crochet, taking care of the elderly but, most of all she enjoyed...

Richard Carl Buchhorn

Richard Carl Buchhorn

Feb 2, 2017

Richard C. Buchhorn, 66, of Cuero passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was born December 5, 1950 in Cuero to the late Emil C. and Joyce Leubert Buchhorn. Richard served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his sister, Gayle Smith of Cuero; brother, Norby Buchhorn of Cuero; aunts, Alva Leubert Arndt (Clarence) and Dorothy Nell...

Jose Francisco Arguellez

Jose Francisco Arguellez

Feb 1, 2017

Jose Francisco Arguellez, 60, of Cuero, was called home to his heavenly father Wednesday, February 1, 2017. He was born October 4, 1956 in Brownfield to the late Porifirio Arguellez, Sr. and Juanita Banda Arguellez. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, serving on the Liturgy committee , the Guadalupanos Bereavement Committee and a member of...

Burma Lee Wendel

Burma Lee Wendel

Jan 31, 2017

Burma Lee Wendel , 76, of Meyersville passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born March 26, 1940 in Hallettsville to the late Frank John and Ida Era Holly Buschermihle. Burma married Fred Arlen Wendel on January 23, 1960 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sts. Peter and...

Ulysses Screws

Ulysses Screws

Jan 29, 2017

Ulysses Screws Jr. was born on October 20, 1951 to Ulysses Screws Sr and Emma Lue Screws in Cottonton, Alabama. He was the second of 4 children. Ulysses began his education in Pittsview School District, in Pittsview, Alabama. He graduated as the Valedictorian of his class in 1969, and continued his education at Alabama A&M University. He was employed at...

Melba Trevathan Eckstrom

Melba Trevathan Eckstrom

Jan 28, 2017

Melba Trevathan Eckstrom, 93, of Cuero passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born October 25, 1923 in Mexia to the late Howard E. and Macie B. Murphy Trevathan, Sr. Melba married Charles M. Eckstrom on January 24, 1946 in Houston. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for TIRR in Houston. She was a homemaker, seamstress, artist, "Pitty Pat"...

Kathy Borchardt

Kathy Borchardt

Jan 27, 2017

Kathy Ann Borchardt, 62, of Cuero passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born January 12, 1955 in Yorktown to the late Ewald and Lillian Dolgner Borchardt. Kathy graduated from Cuero High School. She worked at Cuero Community Hospital for 13 years, then went to work for the Yoakum School District for 27 years. She was known and loved...

Josie T. Zapata

Josie T. Zapata

Jan 20, 2017

Josie T. Zapata, 89, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. She was born March 19, 1927 in Cuero to the late Miguel and Mary Guillen Trevino. Josie married Ben V. Zapata, Sr. on July 10, 1965 in Gonzales. She was a machine operator for Mount Vernon Mills for 20 years. She is survived by her daughters, Alice Herrera (Roger) of...

Hilda R. Edgar

Hilda R. Edgar

Jan 19, 2017

Hilda R. Edgar, 93, of Cuero passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. She was born September 16, 1923 in Nordon, Nebraska to Charles J. and Nellie Bahr Simons. Hilda married James "Darden" Edgar on August 5, 1944 in Crawford, Nebraska. She graduated from Southwest Texas State in 1962 and taught in Nursery from 1962 to 1970 and in Yoakum from...

Kenneth T. Wyche

Kenneth T. Wyche

Jan 18, 2017

Kenneth Truman Wyche, 77, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born November 20, 1939 to the late William and Martha Doreck Wyche. He married Ann Hildebrandt on July 9, 1965 in Cuero. Ken graduated from Kenedy High School then went to Delmar College in Corpus Christi to become a Master Electrician. He was an honest, hardworking...

Marlis June Felber

Marlis June Felber

Jan 14, 2017

Marlis June Felber, 88, of Cuero passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born September 24, 1928 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Carl and Anna M. Smith. She married Garnet Ross Snow in 1946. Marlis immigrated to the United States in June, 1965 and settled with her children in Wichita, KS, where her parents resided. She worked alongside her parents...

William J. Reilly

William J. Reilly

Jan 13, 2017

William James Reilly III, 71, of Cuero passed away January 13, 2017. He was born August 8, 1945 in Tulsa, OK to the late William James Reilly, Jr. and Madlyn Gubus Reilly. Bill retired after 20 years as a Custom Home Builder in Houston and the Woodlands. He enjoyed hunting and ranching. He is survived by his wife, Katherine L....

Melba Hahn

Melba Hahn

Jan 12, 2017

Melba Faye Hahn, 76, of Cuero passed away peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2017. Melba was born on October 2, 1940 in Cuero, Texas. She was the daughter of Minnie and Alphonse Scheffler. Melba was a longtime member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved caring for her family and...

Joe Trevino

Joe Trevino

Jan 12, 2017

Joe Trevino, 46, of Cuero passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born July 16, 1970 in Cuero to the late Sanford and Mary Medrano Trevino. Joe was an operator at Fordyce and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Makayla Trevino, Madison Trevino and Avery Trevino all of Cuero; sons, Devon Trevino of Cuero and Jason Trevino...

Lorenzo Garcia, Sr.

Lorenzo Garcia, Sr.

Jan 10, 2017

Lorenzo Garcia, Sr., 79, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born August 11, 1937 in Victoria to Antanascio and Amande Garcia. Lorenzo worked as a ranch hand and truck driver and was a musician. He is survived by his son, Lorenzo Garcia, Jr.; wife, Eulalia DeLaRosa ;niece, Melissa Wood; grandchildren, Manuel Esteban Garcia, Ricki Lynn Wood...

Wilfred Louis Kann

Wilfred Louis Kann

Jan 9, 2017

Wilfred Louis Kann, 85, of Cuero passed away Monday,January 9,2017. Services pending with Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

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