Obituaries

January 2002 Obituary Listings

Clarissa Zinsmeyer Donahue Ashley

Clarissa Zinsmeyer Donahue Ashley, age 81, of San Antonio entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in San Antonio. She was born Oct. 18, 1920, in Castroville.
The path of her educational life started in what was then called St. Mary¹s Catholic School in LaCoste, then on to St. Louis Catholic High School in Castroville, graduating with the class of 1938. Clarissa was extremely proud of her Castroville - Alsatian heritage, dating back to the Republic of Texas. After graduating from Santa Rosa School of Nursing in 1941, she joined the Army Nurse Corps at Ft. Sam Houston. Assigned to the Medical Fields Service as 1st Lt., she was required to teach basic nursing skills to medics for both state side and overseas duty. From 1962 to 1969 she was a nursing instructor at the Santa Rosa School of Nursing. From 1969 to 1984 she was a nursing instructor at St. Phillip's College of Vocational Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Careers from Southwest Texas State University in Aug. 1978. In 1984 she became a Charter Member of the San Antonio Alliance for the Mentally Ill. She was also a member of Santa Rosa Alumni Class of O41, and Charter Member of the Women in Military Service American Memorial. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home led by Deacon Gene Ebner. Mass of Resurrection was at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, celebrated by Fr. Jimmy Drennan at St. Paul's Catholic Church, San Antonio. Interment followed, with military honors performed by the U.S. Army Honor Guard, in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery, LaCoste, conducted by Rev. John Mannion.

Elvira Bendele

Elvira Bendele, age 88, of San Antonio and formerly of Devine passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002. Rosary was recited at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 22, in the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with interment following in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Devine.

Jewel Bennett

Jewel Bennett, age 97, of Devine passed away, January 19, 2002, in San Antonio. She was born in Rome, GA, December 13, 1904. Memorial service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Dennis officiating.

Johnnie C. Brooker

Johnnie C. Brooker, age of 66, of Von Ormy, went to be with our Lord on January 12, 2002. he was born on March 1, 1953. Mr. Brooker attended school at Southwest High School. Visitation held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral service held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, in the funeral home. Interment followed in Mission Burial Park South.

Stanley L. Burger

Stanley L. Burger, age 93, of Uvalde passed away January 14, 2002. He was born December 3, 1908. He built two livestock auction barns in his lifetime, one in Hondo (Hondo Livestock) and one in Uvalde (Southwest Livestock) where he was partner with his brother Robert. Stanley, Robert and Robert's wife Adell operated the auction barns for over 40 years. He was a partner all his life with his brother in farming and livestock businesses. AFter moving from the family ranch north of Hondo, Stanley made his home in Uvalde with Robert and Adell. He was a member of St. Pal Lutheran Church. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 17 at Guinn-Horger Funeral Chapel, Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. Interment will follow in Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section, with Rev. David J. Mayer officiating.

Mary Kathryn Church Bush

Mary Kathryn Church Bush, age 84, of Lytle passed away January 29, 2002, in New Orleans, LA. A member of a pioneer south Texas ranching family, she was born September 6, 1917, in Oakville. She was a member of Colonial Dames of America, Jamestowne Society and U.S. Daughters of 1812. Graveside service was held Friday, February 1, at 11 a.m. at the Lytle Masonic Cemetery.

Maurice Peter 'Shotsie' DeCock Sr

Maurice Peter 'Shotsie' DeCock Sr., age 85, of Castroville passed away Jan. 2, 2002, in San Antonio. He was born May 21, 1916, in San Antonio. Shotsie was a farmer all of his life and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, St. Louis Society, Belgian-American Club and Moose Lodge #2196 and director at the Community National Bank, Castroville Branch, for the last 14 years. The Mass of Resurrection was concelebrated by Rev. Jim Conway, Msgr. Lawrence Steubben, Msgr. George Steubben, Msgr. Thomas Palmer and Deacon Gene Ebner, Friday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, Castroville. Rosary was led by Fr. Jim Conway, at 1:30 Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Entombment followed the rosary in St. Louis Garden Mausoleum.

Veronica Jimenez Dominguez

Veronica Jimenez Dominguez, age 87,of Hondo passed away January 16, 2002. She was born in Hondo, April 19, 1914. She was a homemaker and a Guadalupana. Visitation was held from 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Chapel. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday January 20, also at Guinn-Horger Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was at 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hondo. Interment followed in Hondo Cemetery, Guadalupe Section.

James F. Elwell

James F. Elwell, age 86, formerly of San Antonio and recently of Hondo, passed away at the Audie Murphy VA hospital in San Antonio on January 17, 2002. He was a proud veteran of WWII earning four bronze stars for campaigns in Southern Europe and Italy. He earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge and served with the 86th Mt. Infantry. His generous and fun-loving nature made him many friends in Hondo and San Antonio, on the golf course and in the dancing halls. He will be missed by many, especially his best buddy O.C. Flores (Shorty). Graveside service was held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday January 22 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Natividad Espinosa

Natividad Espinosa, age 71, of Lytle passed away Friday, January 11, 2002. He was born in Lytle on September 8, 1930. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 15, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Father Adolfo Valdivia officiating. Interment followed in Lytle Community Cemetery.

Harry E. Filleman

Harry E. Filleman, age 92, of San Antonio passed away January 21, 2002. He was born in 1909 in Hondo. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, he was the postmaster of Hondo until his retirement from the Postal Service at which time he became the president of the Hondo Chamber of Commerce for a number of years. He was a devoted member of St. John's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and also the Lion's Club. In his later years he spent his time in San Antonio at Independence Hill and Incarnate Word Retirement Home. Funeral service and rosary were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hondo followed by interment at Hondo Cemetery, St. John's Section.

Vincenta Gallegos

Vincenta Gallegos, age 88, of D'Hanis, passed away January 19, 2002, in Hondo. She was born in Uvalde, July 19, 1913. She was a homemaker and a Guadalupana. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, January 21, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, D'Hanis with Father Wallis Stiles officiating. Interment followed in San Francisco Cemetery, D'Hanis.

Wylie Franklin Gardner

Wylie Franklin Gardner, age 81, of Devine passed away, Monday, January 28, 2002, in San Antonio. He was born in San Antonio, January 11, 1921. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Dennis officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.

Juanita Ybarra Gonzales

Juanita Ybarra Gonzales, age 79, of Hondo passed away January 24, 2002. She was born in Hondo, October 24, 1922. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, January 25, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Jeff Pehl officiating. Interment followed in Hondo Cemetery, Guadalupe Section.

Julia G. Gonzales

Julia G. Gonzales, age 84, of Hondo passed away Jan. 4, 2002, in Hondo. She was born in Hondo on Feb. 16, 1917.Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel. Mass was at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church with Fr. Jeff Pehl officiating. Interment followed in Hondo Cemetery, Guadalupe Section.

Rodolfo M. Gonzales

Rodolfo M. Gonzales, age 87, passed away January 28, 2002. He was born May 16, 1914. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday February 1 in Hurley Funeral Home Chapel. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Msgr. Adolfo Valdivia-Aguirre officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Devine.

Winifred Handley

Winifred 'Duchess' Handley, 89, of Dallas, formerly of Sabinal and Uvalde, died January 21, 2002, at Presbyterian Village North Care Center in Dallas. She was born June 20, in Austin. She was a national officer of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and a member of the Loyal Alumni of the University of Texas at Austin. A private memorial held at later date.

Albert Fred Holder

Albert Fred Holder was born April 22, 1918, in San Antonio and passed away on January 8, 2002 near Devine. Funeral service was a 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, in Hurley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Mission Park South, San Antonio.

Betty Faye Howard

Betty Faye Howard, age 60, of Devine passed away, January 17, 2002. She was born in Devine, July 11, 1941. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, January 21, at First Baptist Church, Devine with Dr. Glen Young officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Russell W. Jolley

Russell W. Jolley, age 91, of Devine passed away Jan. 6, 2002. He was born in San Antonio, Sept. 24, 1910. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Pearsall Cemetery with Rev. Whitaker officiating.

Phillip Hernandez Juarez

Phillip Hernandez Juarez, age 54 of Lytle passed away January 30, 2002, in Lytle. He was born December 16, 1947, in Natalia. He was a member of Iglesia Bautista Calvario. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, February 4, at Iglesia Bautista Calvario with Pastor Jesus Ortiz officiating. Interment followed in Lytle Community Cemetery.

Dorothy Hovell Steinbomer Kendall

Dorothy Hovell Steinbomer Kendall, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002 in Lockhart. She was born May 27, 1912, in Bayonne, NJ, and was 12 when her family moved to San Antonio. She held a bachelor's degree in literature and a master's degree in library science from Our Lady of the Lake University and a master's degree in Latin American Art at the University of the Americas in Puebla, MX. She spent her life immersed in the fine arts and in theatrical circles. With the late Carmen Perry, she co-authored a book on Jean Louis Theodore Gentilz, surveyor, painter, engineer and draftsman who played an important role in early Medina County history. Before she became ill in late 1999, she had been working on a biography of Ruth Curry Lawler, the New Orleans born historical preservationist, teacher, and municipal judge who donated the Landmark Inn in Castroville to Texas Parks and Wildlife in 1974. Her body was cremated. A memorial service followed in San Antonio in the Spring.

Zola Faye Kendrick

Zola Faye Kendrick, age 84, of Devine, passed away Monday, January 14, 2002, in San Antonio. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, in the Church of Christ, Hwy 173, Devine. Interment will follow at Moore Memorial Cemetery, Moore.

Reva Jo Littleton

Reva Jo Littleton, age 59, of Spring passed away January 21, 2002, at her residence. Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, at Evergreen Cemetery, Devine, with Dr. Glen Young officiating.

Ivan C. Nester

Ivan C. Nester, age 85, of Dunlay passed away January 14, 2002. He was born in his childhood home west of D'Hanis on January 25, 1916. He graduated from D'Hanis High School and completed two years at Fox Tech in San Antonio. In 1944, after working briefly for DH Buchanan Construction, Jess McNeil Construction and Holland Page Construction, Ivan was drafted into the Army. He served his country in the Army as a Staff Sgt in the Combat Engineers over the motorpool during World War II. After the war, "Nester" as he was called by many, returned to Texas, bought a house in Dunlay and began his own construction company. For almost 50 years he reconstructed land to form tanks and dams, cleared brush, made roads, installed septic tanks, water lines and more. Ivan even trained his son, son-in-law and other young men to take pride in making beautiful country more beautiful and useful. Anyone who ever hired Ivan knew he would never leave a job until he was sure his customer was completely satisfied with his work. Ivan did much of the necessary maintenance and repair on his own equipment. Often times if a tool was not available to do the job, he would design and make his own version of what was needed. Those who knew Ivan and even many who didn't, knew he was a "junk collector" Ivan lived a very full and active life, but has suffered from Parkinson's Disease for several years. As a result of the debilitating effects of this disease, the last few years of his life have been spent in the Community Care Nursing Center in Hondo. Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, at First Baptist Church of Hondo with Brother John McKay officiating. Brother John McAnelly lead the music and Madis Keath played one of Ivan's favorite musical instruments, the piano. Nothing put a bigger smile on Ivan's face than hearing his daughters sing. Though the four of them had never before performed together in public, they sang "Precious Lord" during his funeral service. Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, NE Annex.

James Anthony Oppelt

James Anthony Oppelt, age 72, of LaCoste passed away Jan. 4, 2002, in San Antonio. He was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Medina County on the family farm. He graduated from Devine High School in 1947. In 1956 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts with honors from Southwest Texas State University, and 1961 he received his Masters in Education with honors from SWTSU. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952 and was in the 1st Marine Division. He served eight months in Korea, and was in battle at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. He was a member of the Chosin Few. From 1952 to 1953, James played football at Southwest Texas Jr. College. Thirty-three years of his life were dedicated to the education field, which included his years as a teacher at Burbank High School and Robert E. Lee High School, assistant principal at MacArthur High School, vocation technical director at NEISD, he retired in 1988 as Associate Superintendant of Operations for NEISD. He founded the Vocational Technical Education Department at NEISD. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, LaCoste, lifetime member of the LaCoste VFW #8134 and lifetime memberships in numerous education organizations. Memorial rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, led by Fr. John
Mannion and Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan 11, officiated by Fr. John Mannion, with both services being at Our Lady of
Grace Catholic Church in LaCoste. Military Honors flag presentation will be provided by the United States Marines following Mass. A private interment service will be held for family members in the Moore Cemetery in Moore.

Juan Padron

Juan Padron, age 71, of Hondo passed away January 15, 2002. He was born in Hondo, June 12, 1930. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 18, at Guinn-Horger Funeral Chapel. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, January 18, also at Guinn-Horger Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hondo with Father Einer Ochoa officiating. Interment will follow in Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.

Issac 'Billy' Perales

Isaac 'Billy' Perales, age 75, of Castroville, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in Castroville. He was born June 3, 1926, in Mariana, AR. Before his retirement, Billy worked in construction, as custodian and as a bus driver. In his earlier years, he was a volunteer with the Castroville Volunteer Fire Department. He was also the manager and sponsor of the Castroville Giants baseball team and a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Visitation was held Thursday, January 31, 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jim Conway and Deacon Gene Ebner, Friday, February 1 and Rosary was recited Saturday, February 2, at 9 a.m. led by Fr. Jim Conway, both at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. Interment followed at St. Louis Cemetery in Castroville.

Jesusa 'Susie' Perez

Jesusa 'Susie' Perez, age 78, of D'Hanis passed away, January 28, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital in San Antonio. She was born July 19, 1923 in D'Hanis. She worked in the rectory of Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis for 23 years. She was also known for her delicious homemade tamales. Rosary was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, D'Hanis. Mass of the Resurrection was at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 31, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis with Father Wallis Stiles officiating. Interment followed in San Francisco Cemetery in D'Hanis.

Manuela G. Ramirez

Manuela G. Ramirez, age 84, of Hondo passed away on January 01, 2002. She was born March 13, 1917, in Hondo. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2002. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2002. Services were conducted at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Jeff Pehl officiating. Interment followed mass at Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.

Regina M. Richter

Regina M. Richter, age 81, of Yancey passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at the McCrea Retirement Home. Regina was born on the Rothe Ranch north of D'Hanis on Sept. 17, 1920.    She graduated from St. Anthony High School in D'Hanis at age 16 and entered the Order of the Sisters of Divine Providence in San Antonio. During
her 34 years with the order she earned a Masters degree in Science and taught Biology at St. Mary's High School and Divine Providence High School in San Antonio. She also taught in a number of schools in Oklahoma.   After leaving the order she earned a degree in Library Science and became a librarian at St. Mary's University, where she worked from 1971 until her retirement in 1991.
The Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D'Hanis with Fr. Wallis J. Stiles officiating. Private burial was set for a later date.

David W. 'Dave' Rogers

David W. 'Dave' Rogers, age 52, died Saturday, January 12, 2002. He was born September 21, 1949 and was a native and lifetime resident of San Antonio. Mr. Rogers graduated law school and was a Civil Trial Attorney and also served as the Municipal Judge of Grey Forest for over 25 years. Funeral service was held on Thursday, January 17, at 11 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, San Antonio. Interment followed in Mission Burial Park North.

Laura E. Rohrbach

Laura E. Rohrbach, age 95, of Hondo passed away January 7, 2002 in Kerrville. She was born in D'Hanis, December 14, 1906. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 10 at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Pehl officiating. Funeral mass was at 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Pehl officiating. Entombment was at Hondo Cemetery, St. John's Mausoleum.

William Dale Schutze

William Dale Schutze, age 62, passed away January 28, 2002, of a heart attack. He was born in Austin, February 17, 1939. Dale was a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in interior design, he practiced designing in El Paso for several years, then Laguna Beach, CA, and finally settled in Tucson, AZ, for health reasons. Dale was generous with his time, knowledge and friendship. He was a world traveler, making several trips around the world, always on the lookout for exquisite art objects and furniture for his numerous customers and friends. His ashes were interred at the family plot in old Rodgers Hill Cemetery in Austin at 11 a.m. February 15, 2002. He was a very active member of Save Texas Cemeteries Inc. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Lodge in the Desert, 306 N. Averon Way, in Tucson, from 2 - 4 p.m. on February 17, which would have been his 63rd birthday.

Frances Nell Siebert

Frances Nell Siebert, age 79, of San Antonio died Friday, January 25, 2002. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 28, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, San Antonio, with Rev. Modie and Rev. Alan Kethan officiating. Interment followed in Mission Burial Park North.

Della Ruth Smith

Della Ruth Smith, age 83, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, passed away, January 24, 2002, at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio. She was born February 25, 1918, in Utopia. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 28 at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary Chapel with Danny Haby officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith, age 91, of La Pryor died January 18, 2002 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Smith, a farmer for most of his life, was born January 16, 1911, in Asherton. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, January 21, at First United Methodist Church of La Pryor with Rev. Cathryn Coveney officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs.

Mary Ann Stavinoha

Mary Ann Stavinoha, age 54, of Castroville went to be with the Lord January 26, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 30, 1947 in Castroville. Mary Ann was a lifelong member of St. Louis Catholic Church, a member of St. Ann's Society (past officer), American Legion Weiss-Wurzbach Post 460 Auxillary 9past officer of many years), past member of St. Louis Catholic School Board, St. Louis Catholic School PTC, St. Louis Catholic School Volunteer, Medina Valley PTO, Catholic Life Branch #17, and Hermann Sons Castroville Lodge #71. For years Mary Ann was known in Castroville and the surrounding area as the "Candy Lady". The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jim Conway, Monday, January 28, 2002 at 7 p.m. Rosary was led by Fr. Jim Conway, Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at 10 a.m. Both services were held at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. Interment followed the Rosary in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.

Theodore Stecker

Theodore Joseph Stecker, age 89, of Castroville passed away January 26, 2002, in Castroville. He was born February 11, 1912, in Anadarko, OK. Mr. Stecker served in the Army and the Army Air Corps during WWII, and was in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater for 36 months. He started teaching and coaching at the Moye Military Academy in Castroville from 1947 to 1959. He then taught for 23 years in San Antonio at John B. Hood and DeZavala Middle Schools until his retirement. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Monday, January 28, at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. Interment followed in St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.

Genevive Starr Stieldorf

Genevive Starr Stieldorf, age 88, of San Antonio passed away, January 23, 2002. She was born in Jamesville, WI, April 18, 1913. Genevive was a real estate broker. Graveside service was at 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, at Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section, led by Eugene Soland.

Amada Maria Chapa Torres

Amada Maria Chapa Torres, age 62, of Grand Prairie and formerly of Devine, passed Monday, January 7, 2002, in Arlington. She was born in Devine, October 8, 1939. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Clement DeMeersman officiating. Interment followed in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Mildred Ester Wells

Mildred Ester Wells, age 82, of Kerrville passed away January 27, 2002 at Hilltop Village in Kerrville. She was born December 5, 1919 in Panoka, Alberta Canada. Mrs. Wells taught school at Northeast ISD in San Antonio, Medina Valley ISD at Castroville, Hondo ISD and retired from Sabinal ISD. Graveside service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, at Sabinal Cemetery with Rev. David Crabtree officiating.

Manuela R. Ybarra

Manuela R. Ybarra, age 86, of Hondo passed away, January 29, 2002. She was born in Sabinal, September 17, 1915. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Jeff Pehl officiating. . Funeral Mass held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, also at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment followed in Hondo Cemetery, Guadalupe Section.