Obituaries

Apr 17, 2014

Betsy Pape Young, 71, of Cuero passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014.  She was born December 21, 1942, in Seguin to Hollis and Bettie Baker Rentz.  Betsy married her beloved husband, Henry Young, on February 9, 1959.

She is survived by her husband; daughters, Peggy Young and Lori Hearn; sons, Tracy and Richard Young; seven grandchildren; and...

Apr 15, 2014

Davis Charles Kainer, 65, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014.  He was born October 28, 1948 in Columbus to Edgar and Helen Dahse Kainer.  Davis bravely served his country in the United States Marine Corp. from April 5, 1969 to April 2, 1971. He did a one year tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Vietnam...

Apr 8, 2014

Ann E. Hoffmann, 86, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014.  She was born August 3, 1927, in Woodsboro to the late Alex W. Piehl and Klara Sommer.  Ann married her late husband, Willie Hoffmann Jr., on August 29, 1945, in Woodsboro.  Ann was a member of Zion Lutheran Women of the ELCA, FCE of Arneckville, Heirloom...

Apr 2, 2014

Joyce Shaw Borden, a rare lady, our dear friend, died on April 2, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1919 in Cuero, Texas to Harvey and Beatrice Shaw. She was the youngest of the three Shaw sisters.   Joyce attended Cuero High School and like her sisters, Joyce was a top student. She attended...

Mar 27, 2014

Marilyn K. Mayer, 66, of Cuero passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She was born January 5, 1948, in Beeville to the late Paul Krause and Bette Jo Kebodeaux.  Marilyn married her husband, Travis Mayer, on July 3, 2008, in Cuero.  Marilyn was a beloved employee of the Texas Department of Corrections where she retired as a Corrections Officer....

Mar 23, 2014

Abbie Oleane Rode, 88, of Cuero passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014.  She was born August 10, 1925 in Moffat to the late Lon and Abbie Hunt Owens.  Abbie married her late husband, Charles H. Rode on August 23, 1962 in Kerrville.  She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Texas Department of Health for 15 years.  Abbie was...

Mar 22, 2014

Mrs. Ruth Pauline Wendel Nagel, 93, of Cuero passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.  She was born October 26, 1920 in Meyersville to the late Paul and Elfie Diebel Wendel.  Ruth was baptized on January 9, 1921 and confirmed on May 20, 1934.  She married the late Leon G. Nagel on December 21, 1941 in Meyersville.  Ruth served the...

Mar 13, 2014

Kathleen Janet Ramsey, 89, of Cuero passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014.  She was born August 16, 1924 in Cuero, Texas to the late Charles and Beatrice (Tolbert) Franke.

She is survived by her sons, Herb Ramsey Jr. (Valerie) and Charles Ramsey (Minyon); grandchildren, Christian Ramsey of Abilene, Sarah Bounds (Mike) of Weatherford, Bryce Ramsey (Amber) of...

Mar 12, 2014

Mary Anna Majefski Winkelmann, 92, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014.  She was born October 7, 1921 in Davy, Texas to Ignatz Majefski and Bruncy Dudlefski.  Mary Anna married the love of her life, Fritz W. Winkelmann, on May 8, 1939 in Runge. Mary Anna was a devoted member to Catholic Daughters and Alter Society. She cherished...

Mar 9, 2014

Libby Villareal Gonzales, 81, of Cuero passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. She was born June 18, 1932 in Sweethome to Guadalupe Villareal and Anna Villareal. Libby was a member of Catholic Daughters and St. Michaels Catholic Church. She is survived by sons, Eugene Gonzales (Penny) and Leopold J. Gonzales III (Mary Elsa); 12 brothers and sisters; grandchildren, Jennifer Arguellez...

Mar 8, 2014

Johnnie D. Warzecha, 58, of Cuero passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was born May 16, 1955 in Cuero to Vincent J. and Barbara Warzecha. Johnnie was a welder and worked in construction. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his parents; daughters, Summer Schreiber and husband, Paul, of Shiner, Fallon Kloesel and husband,...

Mar 7, 2014

Reverend Clarence Nathanial Green Sr. "Sonny", 82, of Cuero passed away Friday, March 7, 2014.  He was born April 28, 1931 in Karnes County to Nathanial Green and Deola Smith Green.  Clarence married the love of his life, Pearlie Mae Mathis Green, on October 17, 1953.

He is survived by his sons, Ronald Green (Ora) of Cuero,...

Feb 27, 2014

Gloria V. Gomez, 49, of Cuero passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. She was born October 20, 1964 in El Campo to Juan G. Gomez and Amelia Vasquez. Gloria loved being grandma "Buela" to all her grandkids. She is survived by her father; husband, Juan Garcia; children, Monica Moore (Justin) of Cuero, Tammy Mejias (John III) of Cuero, Gina Gurrola...

Feb 22, 2014

Nelda Ruth Sinast Schulle, 73, of Cuero passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born on October 24, 1940 in Yorktown to the late Edwin John and Agnes Buchhorn Sinast. Nelda married Erwin Christian Schulle on June 12, 1960 in Lindenau at St. John's Lutheran Church. She worked for DeWitt County Electric Coop for 37 years as the head...

Feb 22, 2014

Quinton Haun, "Billy", 23, of Cuero, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 22, 2014. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Meyersville, Texas, where he was confirmed at age 12 with all of his family and friends present. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who spent many hours with his Papa...

Feb 16, 2014

Carolynn Ann Parma, 53, of Cuero passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was born October 14, 1960 in Yorktown to Ernest and Ethel Parma. Carolynn, better known as "Missy", enjoyed many hobbies, such as painting and coloring, and had a true passion for her music. She is survived by her parents; sister, Denise L. Jaskinia, and her husband, Louis...

Feb 14, 2014

Julia Ann Bullard Nagel (Mrs. Nagel to many 1st graders in Meyersville) passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1953 in Baytown, Texas to Wilburn Carlton Bullard, Jr., and Rosa Bradbury Bullard. One of five children, they grew up in Baytown and spent many weekends and holidays at the farm in Madisonville. Ann graduated from...

Feb 13, 2014

Leo Galindo III, 56, of Cuero passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born November 17, 1957 to Leoncio Galindo, Jr. and Ramona Garibay. Leo was dedicated employee to Edward Keseling for over 10 years. He is survived by his daughters, Cassandra M. Galindo, Tamara R. Galindo, Samantha J. Galindo, Julia L. Galindo, and Angelina Ramirez; sons, Leo N....

Feb 10, 2014

Elvin Wright Jr., 88, of Cuero passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. He was born October 5, 1925 to Elvin Wright, Sr. and Velma Tease. Elvin married Lucy Mae Wright on November 25, 1948 in Pleasantville. Elvin joined the United States Marine Corp., where he served his country for three years during WWII. At an early age he united with...

Feb 10, 2014

Venilde R. Ruiz, 82, of Cuero passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. She was born March 18, 1931 to Esteban Ramirez and Jacinta Ramirez. Venilde was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking, sewing, dancing, and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Macias (Rodger) and son, Ernesto Ruiz (Linda), both of Victoria; sister,...