Category: Obituaries

Elaine Rose Kroeger went to be with the Lord, on October 30, 2022, at the age of 74.
Elaine was born on October 15, 1948, in Castroville, Texas to Ernest John Kroeger and Hortense Alice Keller. She was baptized at Mother of Grace Church in La Coste, Texas on October 31, 1948.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest “Cotton” and Hortense Kroeger, brother, Ernest “Ernie” Kroeger, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Gustaf and Katherine Kroeger along with Aunts and Uncles.
Elaine is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Kroeger of Lytle; nephew, Brian Michael Kroeger (Karron) of Kingwood; great-niece, Audrey Nadine Kroeger of Kingwood and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052. Rosary to be recited at 10:00 am.
Funeral Service will be on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:30 am at Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle.
Burial will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste, Texas.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052.

Barbara Jean Mann gained her wings on October 29, 2022. She was born on October 22, 21948 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Marvin Sr. and Lottie Campbell Costlow. Her love, beautiful caring soul, sense of humor, and wit will forever be remembered and cherished by all that knew her.
She is preceded in her journey by her parents, daughter, Lana Annette, and grandson Justin Tyler. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alfred and Mary Mann, brother-in-laws Roy Brown, Sr. and Jimmy Patteson, and sister-in-law Emily Parks.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Alvin Ray Mann, son Travis Mann and Deena of San Antonio, grandchildren Brandee Sigler and Sam of Stinnet, TX., Rachel Williams of Devine, TX, Kaesyn Mann of Devine, Averi Mann of San Antonio, and Destinee Mann of San Antonio, great-grandchildren Beau, Neithaniel, Michael, and Ambrose, sisters Charlotte Gaines & Bobby of Mullican Hill, NJ, Evelyn Brown of Devine, TX, Lillian Sims and Sid of Natalia, TX, Linda Sims and Mike of Natalia, TX, and brother Marvin “Buddy” Costlow and Tina of Aransas Pass, TX, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer, Berva, Frank, Maxine, Louise and Phillip, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Barbara Jean’s love was unconditional and she found joy through time spent with family and fishing. She was always ready to help however needed, lend a listening ear or a kind word, or even a hug and a smile.
Visitation is Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel in Natalia, Texas. Services will follow at 11:00 am. There will be no graveside service.

Irene Ramirez of Devine, Tx. passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her residence with her siblings by her side. Irene was born in Hondo Tx., to Ignacio Ramirez and Lucy Ramirez on March 22, 1974.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Lucy Ramirez, brothers, Paul and Oscar Ramirez, half-brother, Andy Ramirez, and nephew, Ray Ramirez Jr.
Irene worked at the Devine Rehab Nursing Home for 21 years. She affected many lives and took care of many people. Irene fought the battle for many years and now she is at peace.
Family would like to thank all the nurses, extended family, and friends, for their generosity, donations, and prayers. A special thank you to Trinity Hospice for their tender love and care in her last days.
She is survived by her children, Jonathan Ramirez, Alexandria Nicole Ramirez, Lupe Rodriguez III, grandson, Jonathan Ramirez Jr., sisters, Mary Camacho, Irma Ramirez, brothers, Ignacio Ramirez Jr., Ray Ramirez, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 PM at the Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel of Natalia. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel of Natalia, Tx. 78059, (830)-665-3330.

Donald John Gatterdam, 87, of Lytle, TX passed away in Lytle on October 2, 2022.
Donald was born in Chicago, IL on December 18, 1934 to Mildred and Theodore Gatterdam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Gatterdam and sister, Shirley Serina.
Donald is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Gatterdam; children, Laura Arellano, Donald Gatterdam (Anna), Leslie Brown (Brian) and Aaron Gatterdam (Barb); sister, Marge Ernst; grandchildren, Hayden, Cameron, Hannah, Maddie, Luc and Lyla; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A “Celebration of Life & Memorial Service” for Don Gatterdam will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 4 p.m., at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main St, Lytle, TX 78052.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052

Yvonne Valerie (Vonnie) Hector passed peacefully to join the Heavenly Chorus on Friday, 21 October.
Vonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Ivan Jones; her sons, Jay and Terry Oberlender; grandson Dalton, granddaughters, Mandi and Sydnie; and her husbands.
She is survived by her sons Robert and wife Mary, and Chris, and her daughter Kathleen; grandchildren Rebecca, Brenda, Colton, Eric, Robert and wife Mickey, Kelly Jay, and Tracy and husband Lorenzo; great grandchildren Kasondra, Destinie and husband USA SGT Sam, Isaiah, Robert Anthony, Brianna, Dounte, Keylee; and her great, great, grandchildren Demetrius, Maceus, Adrian, Lucian, Ty, Eli, Calvin, Layla, Lia, Kylie, Gwen, and Juliette. She is also survived by many, many wonderful friends.
Funeral services are being provided by Hurley Funeral Home, Devine Texas (830) 663-4445). Family only visitation will be at Hurley Funeral Home from 3 to 5 pm on Friday, 28 October. Public visitation will be at 9 am, 31 October, at Redemption Baptist Church, 2168 County Road 5710, Devine, TX; followed at 10 am by the funeral service led by Pastor Keith Dennis. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Devine at 11:15 am, led by Pastor (Emeritus) Allan Randolph from Trinity Church in San Antonio.
Our family welcomes flowers, or contributions to Redemption Baptist Church.

Surrounded by family, Donna Lee Snider, of Devine, Texas passed away peacefully to be with Our Lord and Savior on October 4, 2022 at the age of 65.
Donna was born on May 1, 1957 in San Antonio, TX to parents, Melvin Eugene Hoover and Annie Dora Hoover.
She was known for her loving and kind spirit, fun personality and having a feisty attitude at times. She was an honest and loyal woman who was a hard worker with lots of determination. She enjoyed the challenge of tinkering with broken electronics to make them like new again, she found a purpose for everything. She served her community and the Devine ISD for many years working as a crossing guard, being a member of the PTO and often volunteering her time as an assistant in the classroom. Later in life, she found joy in caring for the patients at Sterling Residential Care. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her roses. She loved the sound of her wind chimes in the breeze while watching the cardinals and hummingbirds fly in for their daily visit. Her love for her family was of utmost importance; indeed she was her family’s biggest cheerleader. She devoted much of her time to being “Nana”, her pride and joy are her children and grandchildren.
Donna was a strong woman of faith and loved the fulfillment of praise music. It would be wrong to say my mom lost her battle with cancer because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, she stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. There was no quit in her. Just because she is not here, it doesn’t mean she lost her fight.
Donna is proceeded in death by her parents, Melvin and Annie Hoover; step mother, Cherry Hoover and brother, Johnny Hoover.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Loyd Snider; Daughters: Dana Marie Snider, Jennifer Ann Keenum and son-in-law, Shane Keenum; grandchildren: Emma Keenum, Dresden Snider, Phoenix Snider, Wyatt Keenum and Dassidy Snider; siblings: Frankie Adkins, Helen Lovejoy, David Hoover, Brenda Ebner, Edith Hubbard, Charles Rosenbloom, Jimmie Rosenbloom, Bo Callaway and Tudy Callaway.
A “Memorial Service and Celebration of Life” for Donna will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 11:00am-12:00pm at Betania Baptist Church, 404 E. Hondo Ave. Devine, TX 78016.

Petra Hernandez of Devine, TX born January 15, 1948 in Bigfoot, TX to Elisandro Ortiz and Petra Olvera Ortiz passed away on October 6, 2022 at the age of 74. Mrs. Hernandez loved spending time with her grandchildren and playing bingo.
Petra is survived by sons: Steven Hernandez of Houston and Ely Hernandez of Devine, TX; daughter: Christina (Dennis Barber) Morales of Devine, TX; brothers: Emilio Ortiz of Devine, TX, Jose (Dolores) Ortiz of Charlotte, TX; sisters: Julia Garcia and Maria Jass both of Devine, TX and Juanita Guerra of Pearsall, TX; four grandchildren: Yancey (Coleen) Montgomery, Darren Morales, Crystal Nichole Hernandez and Victoria Hernandez; great grandchildren: Aiden Montgomery, Caroline Montgomery, Charlotte Montgomery; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Hernandez wishes were to be cremated. Private Inurnment of her cremains will take place at the Longview Cemetery on December 3, 2022.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016

Mary Elizabeth Leyva Davalos, 41, of Devine, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on November 7, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas.
Mary is survived by her parents—Fredrick & Maria Mollen of Bandera, TX. Brother—Jason Leyva (Rose) of Atascosa, TX, Sons—Kristian Davalos (Rachael), Xebian Dacoda Davalos, Granddaughters—Aspen Davalos, Eden Davalos all of Great Falls, Montana. Maternal Grandparents—Fortino & Maria Leyva of Atascosa, TX, Significant Other—Bianca Ortiz. Nephew—Cyrus Leyva, Niece—Abbigail Leyva, Great Niece—Anais Leyva and by her beloved dog—Sheera Rene. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and extended family.
Mary worked for the Dollar General Store in Devine and the surrounding areas for many years. She was known and loved by many people. She had a loving and giving nature. She always had a smile on her face. She had her own unique style which included her hair color and she loved her tattoos. Her sons remember her as being a loving, supportive and non-judgmental mother. She loved being a Mimi to her 2 granddaughters. She enjoyed spending time at the river with family and friends. Mary battled with cancer and was brave and courageous to the end. Mary was registered as an organ donor. As a result, 2 people will receive the gift of sight.
Visitation will be held on Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Faith Baptist Church in Devine, TX (575 State Hwy 132), from 9:30 am – 11:30 am Viewing, followed by a rosary and mass.
Services will conclude at Faith Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Bluebonnet Funeral Chapel, Natalia, TX.

Felicita “Cleo” Bohmfalk passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Cleo was born to Gregorio and Ines Delgado DeLeon on November 2, 1950, in Hondo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Guadalupe “Lupe” DeLeon.
Cleo was a long-time member of Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX and most recently joined Divine Saviour Lutheran Church in Devine, TX. She loved the Lord and had a true servant’s heart; it was evident to all that knew her. She cared for family, friends, and those in need and no matter how big or small the need was, she showed up for everyone unconditionally and without hesitation. Cleo’s final act was to give the gift of life through organ donation. She represented the good that we all need every day in our lives.
Cleo was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She took special pride in her grandchildren. She was so proud of the young men, Preston and Gage had become and visited Jayden and Violet as often as she could. She loved watching them grow up and made every trip special for them. She loved going to church, spending time with her childhood friends from Devine, as well as her friends in San Antonio, family trips in the summer, shopping, road trips and hosting the holidays. Cleo started planning her Thanksgiving meals each September, she made the best tamales at Christmas and dropped them off to family and friends. Cleo loved people and was not one to turn down a social outing. She formed many close friendships and maintained those over decades. This was Cleo’s 25th year as a breast cancer survivor.
Cleo is survived by her former spouse, William Bohmfalk (San Antonio, TX), daughters, Jennifer Villarreal (Houston, TX), and Stefani Bohmfalk (LaVernia, TX), and her four grandchildren, Preston Perez (New York City, NY), Gage Guerra (San Marcos, TX), and Jayden and Violet Villarreal (Houston, TX).
Cleo’s daughters have honored their mother’s wish to be cremated and not have a viewing; she requested her ashes be buried at her mother’s gravesite. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at Divine Saviour Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Randall Wehmeyer.

Mayra Stout passed away on September 26, 2022 at the age of 70 in Somerset, TX. She was born on January 17, 1952 in Mexico.
Mayra is survived by her husband, Ernest W. Stout; son, Alexander E. Stout and an extended loving family.
A visitation was held from 9 am-10 am with a Chapel Service that followed at 10 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Hurley Funeral Home in Lytle with interment that followed in Lytle Community Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052.