Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 19, 2024

Kailee Sienna Villarreal, 16, of Cuero passed away Friday, July 19, 2024.  She was born June 10, 2008 in Victoria to Danny Lee Villarreal Jr. Kailee was a beautiful soul that was always there to lift someone up and sit with them to make sure they weren't alone.  She was always excited to go on ghost hunts, watch scary...

Jul 14, 2024

Arthur Louis Bluntzer, age 93, of Goliad passed into eternity, Sunday, July 14, 2024.  He was born in Cuero on October 18th, 1930 to Otto M. and Elorine P. Jacob Bluntzer.  He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Jeanette M. (Bitterly) Bluntzer; son, Paul A. (Mary Lee) Bluntzer; daughters, Carolyn (John T.) Hughes and Linda (Carlos)...

Jul 11, 2024

Angela "Angie" Draper, 53, of Abilene passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born November 13, 1970 in Hart, Michigan to the late Stanley Woodrow Draper and Janet Miller Woody. Angie could often be found in the kitchen as baking and cooking was one of her favorite things.  She enjoyed figuring out recipes for things she tried at...

Jul 3, 2024

Raymond Adolph Faltesek, 92, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024.  He was born May 26, 1932 in Port Lavaca to Adolph George and Agnes Frances Pecena Faltesek.  He married Oretha Grace Gottschalt on November 14, 1954 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero.  Raymond was a skilled welder and retired from Victoria Machine Works after working there...

Jun 30, 2024

Doris Marie White, 93, of Cuero passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.  She was born October 20, 1930 in Cuero to the late Ned Givens Thigpen and Viola Vienna Simon Thigpen.  She married the love of her life, Odell White Sr. on February 19, 1950 in Cuero.  Doris was a wonderful wife and mother who raised five children.  She...

Jun 24, 2024

Ernest James "Pete" Parma, 84, of Cuero passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.  He was born December 30, 1939 in Cuero to Benjamin "Ben" John Sr. and Emelia Zielonka Parma.  He was a farmer and rancher his whole life.  In his free time, he enjoyed roping, hunting and fishing.

He is...

Jun 23, 2024

Gregory Paul "Greg" Ray, 69 years old, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, after a nearly two-year battle with cancer.  Greg was born May 26, 1955, in Cuero to parents Alma and Earl Ray, lifelong residents of Cuero.  Greg grew up in Cuero, attended Cuero High School, and participated in the Cuero High School band.  During his work...