Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Henry Joseph Koenig Jr.

Henry Joseph Koenig Jr.

Sep 12, 2024

Henry Joseph Koenig, Jr, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Henry is survived by his children, Mary Lynn Koenig, Mary Kay Koenig, and Jay Koenig, and Jay's wife Ashley as well as his grandchildren Adrian Fisk, Nina Fisk, Finn Koenig, and Jaxon Koenig. Born to Henry and Erna Koenig in Cuero,...

Perry Knox Morris

Perry Knox Morris

Sep 6, 2024

Perry Knox Morris, 73, of Cuero passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.  He was born November 11, 1950 in Ernul, NC to John and Minnie Knox Morris.  He proudly served in the United States Army as an Orthopedic Specialist.  He married Claudia Winegeart on April 14, 1973 in Gonzales.  He worked for the Department of Defense for twenty-five years...

Estella G. Bustos Hysquierdo

Estella G. Bustos Hysquierdo

Sep 6, 2024

Estella G. Bustos Hysquierdo peacefully passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.  She was born August 16, 1941 in Arneckeville to Santiago Sr. and Antonia Garcia Bustos.

Estella married Charlie Hysquierdo on December 17, 1977 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cuero.  She loved to travel with her husband, work outside with goats, chickens and care...

Charles W. "Bubba" Hull

Charles W. "Bubba" Hull

Sep 3, 2024

Charles Wayne "Bubba" Hull, 53, of Houston passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  He was born October 11, 1970 in Cuero to Katheryn A. Pinn and Charlie Lee Hull Jr.  He married Sandra "Lisa" Kelley on February 24, 1996 in Texas City, Texas.  He was a Licensed Master Plumber.  He was a Houston Astros Baseball and Houston Texans Football...

Taylor Rose Gettel

Taylor Rose Gettel

Aug 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Taylor Rose, who left us far too soon at the age of 9.  Born with Rett syndrome, she faced many challenges with a courage and resilience that inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Taylor had a pure and gentle spirit that...

Annette Faye Perez

Annette Faye Perez

Aug 29, 2024

Annette Faye Aschenbeck Perez, 58, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024.  She was born September 13, 1965 in Cuero to Dorothy Fric Fellers and her step-father, Ellis Fellers Sr.  She worked as a Physical Therapist.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Fellers; sisters, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, Darlene Elliott, Barbara Lee, Debra White and Brenda...

Tommy J Rogers

Tommy J Rogers

Aug 28, 2024

Tommy J. Rogers, 93, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was born March 25, 1931 in Hearne to Thomas and Ollie Rogers.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He married Bernice Laverne Piske on October 10, 1961.  Tommy enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, gun sports and reloading.  He...

Mary Sue "Susie" Sparks

Mary Sue "Susie" Sparks

Aug 19, 2024

Mary Sue "Susie" Sparks, 81, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.  She was born December 5, 1942 in Cuero to Richard and Jeanette Blackwell Miller.  She married David Sparks on March 3, 1962 at Grace Episcopal Church in Cuero and together, they had 3 little rambunctious boys.  While David was serving in the United States...

Michael David Brandes

Michael David Brandes

Aug 18, 2024

Michael David Brandes, 55, of Victoria passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.  He was born January 1, 1968 in Longview to Sandra Kay Clifton Brandes and Milton Dale Brandes Sr.  He was a great auctioneer; he was hard headed but loved fiercely.  He was kind, loving and he loved Jesus. He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends....

Donald James "Don" Long

Donald James "Don" Long

Aug 17, 2024

Donald James "Don" Long, 81, of Cuero passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024.  He was born June 21, 1943, in Corpus Christi to Terry "Ted" Frank and Ethel Leona Huebner Long.  He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard.  He worked as a drilling consultant in all facets of the Oil and Gas industry. For work, he traveled...

Manuella Wood

Manuella Wood

Aug 16, 2024

Manuella Wood, 82, formerly of Kingsville, TX passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1941 in Cuero to Juan and Lorenza Maria Esparza Cañas.  She married Louis Wood on December 10, 1963 in Cuero.

She loved to garden, do arts and crafts, knitting, crocheting and most of all bake.  Especially...

Mary Bernice "B" Kohutek Bagwell

Mary Bernice "B" Kohutek Bagwell

Aug 7, 2024

Mary Bernice Kohutek Bagwell passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born April 22, 1931, at Sweet Home, Texas, to Albert and Lottie Lee Kohutek. In her 93 years of living loud and large, she worked hard, raising three children while homemaking, turkey farming, sewing, ranching, school bus driving, flower arranging and later management of...

Helen Hysquierdo Trevino

Helen Hysquierdo Trevino

Aug 4, 2024

Helen Hysquierdo Trevino, 64, of Cuero passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.  She was born May 21, 1960 in Calhoun County to Margarito and Triene Hysquierdo Trevino.

She enjoyed crocheting, eating out and collecting photos of her close friends and family.  Helen could always be found across the street enjoying time with her neighbor, Hilda, who became...

Pete H Gonzales Jr.

Pete H Gonzales Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

Pete Gonzales Jr., 81, of Victoria passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born January 3, 1943, in Cuero to Pete and Mary Gonzales. Pete proudly served in the United States Air Force and was an expert clarinet player in the United States Air Force Band. Stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, he spent several years touring...

Michael Vincent Ortiz

Michael Vincent Ortiz

Aug 2, 2024

Michael Vincent Ortiz, 46, of Cuero passed away Friday, August 2, 2024.  He was born December 28, 1977 in Cuero to Robert Lee and Sylvia Ortiz. Michael was self employed utilizing his talents as a handyman/contractor.

Michael is survived by his father, Robert Lee Ortiz; sister, Jessica Martin; uncle, Victor Galindo; cousin, Kevin Galindo; grandfather, Raymond Ortiz;...

Emilio Saenz Jr.

Emilio Saenz Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Emilio Saenz Jr., 84, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.  He was born June 13, 1940 in Nordheim to Emilio Sr. and Rosa Vega Saenz.  Emilio proudly served in the United States Army.  He married Dolores Uresti on October 15, 1966 in Cuero.  Many people would drop off projects to have him work on, as he was...

Robert "Bob" Dixon Garrett

Robert "Bob" Dixon Garrett

Aug 1, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dixon Garrett, 89, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.  He was born April 25, 1935 in Wichita Falls to George Franklin and Margaret Dixon Garrett.  He graduated from Neville High School in 1953.  He proudly served in the Army Signal Corp.  He attended Louisiana State University and obtained his bachelor's degree in business.  He was...

John G Roller

John G Roller

Jul 28, 2024

John G Roller, 92, of Cuero passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.  He was born November 3, 1931 in Davy to John J and Millie Rohan Roller.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  He married Ruth Sthele on August 20, 1955 in Yorktown.  He worked for the state of Texas for thirty eight years.  He enjoyed five...

Larry Wayne Nelson

Larry Wayne Nelson

Jul 27, 2024

Larry Wayne Nelson of Meyersville passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024.  Larry was born to Clifford and Alta Hill Nelson on December 12, 1951. He was a graduate of Cuero High School and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville.  Larry proudly served his country with the Army National Guard for six years.  He married...

Betsy Jo Buch

Betsy Jo Buch

Jul 20, 2024

Betsy Jo Buch, 75, of San Antonio went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  She was born April 2, 1949 in Cuero to William Henry and Lorene Gatlin Buch.  She was a retired, registered nurse for many years.  Betsy became a part of the American Association of Medical Record Librarians as an accredited...

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