Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas
Carlos Dean Gottschalt
Jun 21, 2024
Carlos Dean Gottschalt, 79, of Cuero went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Carlos was born to Max and Lorine Thormalen Gottschalt on September 16, 1944 in Cuero and has been in Cuero all of his life. He attended school in Cuero and after graduating high school, he attended Delmar College in Corpus...
Cynthia Ann Soliz
Jun 14, 2024
Cynthia Ann Soliz, 50, of Yorktown passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born November 4, 1973 in Karnes City to Ernest and Emilia Cavazos Soliz.
She is survived by her mother, Emilia; her daughter, Ariel Cordaway; sons, Pete Cordaway, Michael Soliz and Angel Soliz; sister, Julie Bentura; brother, Benito Soliz, eight grandchildren and her caretaker,...
Mark Vincent Henneke
Jun 14, 2024
Mark Vincent Henneke, 66, of Cuero, formerly of Gonzales, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born August 10, 1957, in Dallas to the late Harry and Nadine "Dee" Henneke. Mark was a retired Park Ranger serving Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority for 41 years. He was the ranger at Lake Wood Park near Gonzales and during his tenure there...
Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel
Jun 11, 2024
Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel passed from this life on June 11, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Cuero to Emil and Ethel Afflerbach. She lived an amazing 94 years.
While attending Southwest Texas State College, now Texas State, she met and married her husband of fifty-nine years, Julius Franklin Knebel.
Her family...
Julius "Jc" Carl Hull
Jun 5, 2024
Julius Carl "JC" Hull, born February 26, 1937, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie Carl and Inez Hull; his son, Brian Keith Hull and his grandson, Brandon Hull. JC is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Hull; his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Hull; his granddaughter and her husband,...
Sylvia Lester
Jun 3, 2024
Sylvia Lester, 88, of Yoakum passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born March 31, 1936 in Asheville, N.C. to Thomas and Betsy Phillips Willis. She married James Collins Lester on June 13, 1953 in Ashville, N.C. They moved to Texas in 1955. She worked as a hand tooler for Double J Saddlery in Yoakum for twenty four...
Michael Ray Arnold
Jun 3, 2024
Michael Ray Arnold, 63 of Victoria, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, He was born December 21, 1960 in Victoria to the late Lawrence and Bernadine Arnold. He was a hard worker and would always lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death...
Arturo Pompa
Jun 2, 2024
Arturo Pompa, 66, of Cuero went peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born December 10, 1957 in Houston to Mateo and Rachel Gonzalez Pompa. Arturo married Sylvia Garibay on February 9, 1979 in Cuero. He was a carpenter, rancher and jack of all trades. He enjoyed going hunting and spending quality time with his...
William John Bartek Iii
May 29, 2024
William John Bartek III, 65, of Cuero passed away May 29, 2024. He was born October 23, 1958 in Yoakum to William Jr. and Irene Elizabeth Blaschke Bartek. He was a retired welder. He loved to hunt every year with his brother, nephews, niece, brother-in-laws and friends. He made some of the best BBQ and beans there was. His...
Margie Ann Singletary Bell
May 11, 2024
Margie Ann Singletary Bell, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born at home on September 8, 1932 in Alto to John Albert and Otha B. Rozelle Singletary. Margie graduated from Alto High School and continued her education at Stephen F. Austin University earning her Bachelor's of Science in Home Economics. She...
Manuel H. Gonzales
May 5, 2024
Manuel H Gonzales, 78, of Cuero passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born December 19, 1945 in Robstown to Celestino C. and Timotea Herrera Gonzalez. He was a hardworking carpenter and he loved to build things with his hands. He was skilled in most crafts and would help people in any way possible. In his free time,...
Arturo Cruz
May 4, 2024
Arturo Cruz, 72, of Yoakum passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born September 18, 1951 in Ralls to the late Santiago and Mary Salazar Cruz. Arturo married Leanne Dunn on September 20, 1999 in Bacliff.
Arturo is survived by his loving wife, Leanne Cruz; the mother of his four children, Rosa Linda Banda Alvidrez; daughters,...
Auldred "Audrey" Jean Wendel
May 1, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Auldred Jean Hilbrich Wendel on May 1, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on July 24, 1934, to Gustav and Agnes Frank Hilbrich in Westhoff. Audrey was a wonderful homemaker and seamstress who lovingly sewed quilts for each of her grandchildren. They will forever serve as a reminder...
Arthur Bert Gawlik Sr.
Apr 30, 2024
Arthur Bert Gawlik Sr., 81, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born June 30, 1942 in Cuero to Jerome and Ruby Baker Gawlik. At the age of 17, Bert joined the United States Air Force where he would begin his career as an aircraft jet fighter mechanic. He had many stories to tell about his...
Agnes C Mann
Apr 28, 2024
Agnes C. Hahn Mann, 95, of Cuero passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born April 24, 1929 in Arneckeville to the late Balcar and Gertrude Pawlik Hahn.
She is survived by her brother, Hilbert (Evelyn) Hahn of Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...
Joy Lee Pearson
Apr 24, 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Joy "Mimi" Pearson, the matriarch of our family, 86 years of age, went into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father.
Mimi was born February 26, 1938 in San Antonio to the late Joseph Lee and Juanita Gasswint. She was preceded in death by her twin brothers, Jerry and Jim and sister,...
Aimeé Patrice Burwell
Apr 18, 2024
Aimeé Patrice Burwell, 68, of Houston passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born December 15, 1955 in Perryton to Paddy Lann and Aimee Lee Mannen Burwell. She earned her Associates Degree in Child Development. Aimeé was a teacher and retired child advocate as well as a school bus driver. Giving back to the school and community was...
Antonio Canas Ordonez
Apr 17, 2024
Antonio Canas Ordonez, 69, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born October 30, 1954 in Cuero to Paul (Pablo) and Rosa M. Canas Ordonez. He married Linda Gale Danish in October of 1983 at Cuero Community Park. He worked as a ranch hand, construction worker and concrete laborer. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing dominoes. ...
Sally Ann Baker
Apr 17, 2024
Sally Ann Baker, 60, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born March 9, 1964 in Cuero to Idelberto "Jessie" Ramirez and Mary Ramirez Cazares. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, collecting stuff and working. She could talk your ear off and was a loving and devoted mother to everyone.
She is survived by...
Richard Harold Smith
Apr 14, 2024
Richard Harold Smith went to his heavenly home on April 14, 2024 with his loving family by his side at his home in Cuero, Texas.
He was born to Clifford Smith and Lovey Lamerle Smith on February 6, 1936 in Goosecreek, Texas. Richard attended Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana where he graduated in 1954. He then...
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