Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Aurora Davis

Aurora Davis

Dec 3, 2009

Cuero – Aurora Lira Davis, 78, of Cuero passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Citizens Hospital in Victoria. She was born January 6, 1931 in Gonzales to the late Lalo and Lena Lira. She married Arvie J. Davis, Jr. on March 2, 1957 in Cuero. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years; sons, Robert T. Davis...

Weldon Buchhorn

Weldon Buchhorn

Nov 29, 2009

Weldon Earl Buchhorn Sr., 86, of Cuero, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Victoria. He was born Sept. 24, 1923, in Lindenau, to the late William J. Buchhorn and Augusta Ortman Buchhorn of Lindenau. He was a postman with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, serving in the Pacific. He was a member of...

Oliver Carter

Oliver Carter

Nov 25, 2009

Oliver "Brother" Carter, 94, of Goliad, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Trinity. He was born March 13, 1915, in Charco, to the late Amelia Miller and Oliver Carter. He was ranch manager for the Webb/Luker ranch where he was born the only son of six daughters hence the name "Brother". He was a World War II veteran serving...

Vivian 'Joann' Coale

Vivian 'Joann' Coale

Nov 25, 2009

Vivian 'Joann' Coale, 94, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Victoria. Loving, beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, light worker, teacher and friend, thank you for being such an amazing person in our lives. Your unconditional love, support and friendship will always be remembered and cherished. The divine energy, wisdom and guidance you have shared impacted so many throughout...

Alvin Rudolph Sager

Alvin Rudolph Sager

Nov 20, 2009

Alvin Rudolph Sager passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the age of 95. He was born in Cuero, Texas on Jan. 16, 1914 to the late Richard and Erna (Schorlemmer) Sager. He operated a commercial trucking company and ranched in DeWitt County. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He married...

Clyde Breeden

Clyde Breeden

Nov 19, 2009

Clyde Lee Breeden Sr., 79, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Smithville, to Ollie Breeden and Gladys Kelly Breeden. He married Marjorie Lincke Breeden on Oct. 26, 1990 in Cuero. He was an oilfield consultant and enjoyed riding his Harley and fishing. He served in the Korean War. He is survived...

Maurice Williams, Jr.

Maurice Williams, Jr.

Nov 19, 2009

Maurice Williams Jr., 54, of Waco, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was born Jan. 18, 1955, in Gonzales, to the late Maurice Williams Sr. and Maxine Lucas Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his sons, Maurice (Sheila) Harrison and La Rae (Patrice) Williams of Yoakum; sisters, Kathryn L. Green and Barbara A. Williams...

Lott Mathis, Jr.

Lott Mathis, Jr.

Nov 17, 2009

Lott Mathis, 75, of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. He was born July 17, 1934, in Cuero, to the late Lott Mathis Sr. and Ruth Hopkins Mathis. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lillie Jones, Dorothy Battles, Modestine Meadow, Ceola Hopkins, Carrie Mae Brown, Delores Mathis, and...

Lorene Haggens

Lorene Haggens

Nov 12, 2009

Lorene Green Haggens, 92, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. She was born Aug. 2, 1917 in Cuero to the late Walter Green and Ivy Wesley Green. She was a domestic helper and received several volunteer awards. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Audrey M. Galloway, Berniece Green, and Justine King; and brothers, Claudius...

Katie Mitchell

Katie Mitchell

Nov 12, 2009

Katie Mitchell, 82, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. She was born April 9, 1927 in Cuero to the late Andrew and Beatrice Avant McPherson. She is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Jones of Houston, Tondra Mitchell of Cuero, and Glodeane Mitchell of Cuero; sons, Andrew Mitchell of Cuero, Thomas Mitchell Jr. of Cuero, and Charles W. Mitchell...

William 'Bo' Albert Pairett, Jr.

William 'Bo' Albert Pairett, Jr.

Nov 9, 2009

William Albert 'Bo' Pairett, Jr., 84, of Rockdale, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 in Cameron. He was born February 2, 1925 in Milano to the late William Albert and Iva Drehr Pairett. Bo married Etta Vernell Leick on January 6, 1962 in Cuero. He was a pipefitter in the oil field and was a member of the Masonic Lodge....

Roy Allen Buchhorn

Roy Allen Buchhorn

Oct 31, 2009

Roy Allen Buchhorn, 67, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. He was born Aug. 20, 1942 to Edmund Carl Buchhorn and Gladys Willhermira Knocke at the Burns Hospital at 5:30 a.m. by Dr. G.A. King. He is survived by his beloved wife, Norma Gallagher Buchhorn; his mother, Gladys Willhermira Knocke Buchhorn; step-daughters, Kandice Nicole Alcalais and Amanda Karri Tesch; daughter,...

Olivia M Arndt

Olivia M Arndt

Oct 30, 2009

Olivia Kelch Arndt went to her heavenly home on Oct. 30, 2009. She was born on Oct. 9, 1916, the daughter of William and Olga Roggenkamp Kelch. She was baptized Nov. 26, 1916, at St. John Lutheran Church in Lindenau by Pastor Utesch. She was confirmed on April 5, 1931, in Lindenau by Pastor M.J. Lorfing. She married Edgar Arndt...

Mary Lopez

Mary Lopez

Oct 28, 2009

Mary Lopez, 88, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. She was born Feb. 11, 1921, in Concrete, to the late Epemino and Paula S. Lopez. She had worked in the dietary department at the hospital. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Tomasa Rodriguez, Hileria Longoria, Minnie Lopez,...

Santiago 'Jim' Garza

Santiago 'Jim' Garza

Oct 22, 2009

Santiago "Jim" Garza, 75, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born Sept. 23, 1934, in Cuero, to the late Maria Rocha and Matias Garza. He was a ranch laborer. He is survived by his daughter, Diana (Robert) Ordonez of Victoria; son, Santiago "Jim" Garza Jr. of Cuero; sisters, Molly "Jere" Higgins of Houston, Jane (Charles) Shuhart...

Eunice Haven Brier

Eunice Haven Brier

Oct 20, 2009

Eunice Brier, widow of Victor 'Vic' A. Brier, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Eunice was born February 16, 1923 in Colorado County to John and Clara (Brooks) Guinn. On January 17, 1942 she and Victor were married in Hallettsville, Texas. Eunice was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Cuero. Upon retirement, she served as a 'Pink...

Heinie Alfred Bade

Heinie Alfred Bade

Oct 18, 2009

CUERO - Heinie Bade, 91, of Cuero, died Oct. 18, 2009. He was born Oct. 22, 1917 to Henry and Amanda Krueger Bade. He married Frieda Sager on Oct. 13, 1940. Heinie was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday school for many years and served on numerous boards and committees. He also attended two...

Mary S Gonzales

Mary S Gonzales

Oct 17, 2009

Mary S. Gonzales, 88, of Victoria, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born August 22, 1921 in Victoria to the late Antonio and Maria Inez Saenz. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Frazier and husband Gary of Victoria and sons, Pete Gonzales Jr. and wife Barbara of Victoria, Jim Gonzales of Houston, and...

Aubrey J Pate

Aubrey J Pate

Oct 12, 2009

Aubrey J. Pate, 82, of Cuero passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. He was born February 12, 1927 in Gonzales to the late Lester and Hallie Dubose Pate. He served in the United States Navy and married Jennie Beard in Gonzales on November 9, 1946. Aubrey is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; daughters, Peggy Lee Vorse and...

Virgina B Dodge

Virgina B Dodge

Oct 11, 2009

Virginia B. 'Pinky' Dodge, 91, of Cuero passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009. She was born February 24, 1918 in Villa Grove, Illinois to the late H.T. and Cora Reeder Benge. She was the Deputy District Clerk for Hutchinson County for over 15 years and a charter member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son,...

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