Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Jan 9, 2017
Wilfred Louis Kann, 85, of Cuero passed away Monday,January 9,2017. Services pending with Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.
John Mcbride
Jan 2, 2017
John McBride, 80, of Cuero passed away Monday, January 2, 2017.Services pending with Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.
Tommie Gerald Lucas, Sr.
Dec 31, 2016
Tommie Gerald Lucas, Sr., 69, of Cuero passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born July 19, 1947 in Cuero to the late Tommie and Mary Alese Knox Lucas. Tommie worked in the oilfield and was owner of Tommie's Small Engine Repair. He enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, country music and audio books. He is survived by his...
Don Calk
Dec 29, 2016
Don Calk, 77, of Victoria went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2016. He was born November 10, 1939 in Cuero to the late Frank and Florine Stevens Calk. He married Michelle Huck in Westhoff on August 9, 2003. Don had a lifetime career in the oilfied, retiring in 1997 from BP Amacao. In life, Don made...
Dora Cessor
Dec 29, 2016
Dora Serna Cessor, 87, of Cuero passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born October 5, 1929 in Cuero to the late Joe and Bertha Anzaldua Serna. Dora married Willie Cessor on December 17, 1952 in Cuero. She was a housewife and enjoyed crochet, gardening, puzzles, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Ellis Harrison Fellers
Dec 27, 2016
Ellis Harrison Fellers, 82, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born July 28, 1934 in Cuero to Sam and Vera Wheeler Fellers. He married Dorothy Fric on August 24, 1972. Mr. Fellers was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughters, Vena McCall, Annette Perez, JoAnn...
D'Metra Lee Strait
Dec 25, 2016
D'Metra Strait, 26, of Cuero passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born February 28, 1990 in Victoria to Rodney and Andrea Strait. She worked at GVEC as a Customer Service Representative. D'Metra cherished her children Quentin and Taiven. She was always a giver, willing to help out others when needed and always worried about others before herself. She...
Brenda Comstock
Dec 25, 2016
Brenda Carol Morehouse Comstock of Cuero, was born on December 9, 1946 in Morehead, KY to Charles and Corda Morehouse. She went to Heaven on December 25, 2016 to celebrate the birthday of her beloved Jesus. Brenda was absolutely the most giving and caring person to ever exist and she never met a stranger. Her home was always open, the...
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