Category: Obituaries

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.

Martin (Marty) R. Soto entered eternal rest on September 30, 2022 at the age of 55 years. Marty was born on December 31, 1966 to Marcelino V. Soto & Josephina Rivera. He was a proud 1985 graduate of Natalia HS. He is survived by: brother and sister-in-law Robert (Patricia) Soto; sister Marcella Soto; nephews Jonathan (Jennifer) Cortez; Isaac (Samantha) Soto; nieces Jennifer (Ryan) Dusseau; Lori Soto; great nieces and nephews Emiliana, Eleana, Zachery, Josiah, Benjamin, Caleb, Zayla; extended cousins and many friends.
Visitation will take place on Thursday October 13, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Southwest Funeral Home, 3946 S. Zarzamora Str, San Antonio, Tx, 78225. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm.
Friday October 14, 2022 Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devine, Tx (108 S. Washington Drive). Interment will follow at Lytle Community Cemetery, Laredo Street, Lytle, Tx.
Marty was a man of many talents. He was a master gardener. He was meticulous with this yard work. He loved planting and nurturing a variety of plants and flowers, especially mandevillas. He loved to sketch and write poetry, and his calligraphy was impressive. He loved the outdoors so he went for many for long walks. He liked to cook. When he worked at Tex-Spice he was well known for his chicken enchiladas that he prepared for his co-workers on special occasions. Another of his favorite pastimes was completing 1000 or 2000 piece puzzles. Marty was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Many will remember seeing him each Saturday, sitting at “his pew” at 4:30 mass. Marty will be missed by many.

Ruthie Belle Jackel, passed away on October 1, 2022 at the age of 91 in Devine, TX. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Black Creek, Texas to parents Jim and Elsie Allen.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ernest Jackel; husband, Clarence Jackel; son, Roger Jackel (Kay); siblings, John Allen, Jimmy Allen, Jessie Weimers, Evelyn Sollock, Shirley Overall; granddaughter, Cheyenne Baumann; sons-in-law, Joe Delaney Wells II and Michael Krumm.
Ruthie is survived by her children, Wanda Wells, Thelma Davis (Kelvin), Robert Jackel (Laura), Ella Krumm, Brenda Baird (Denny); brother, Willie Allen (Carol); sister, Elsie Reppert; grandchildren, Amy, JJ, Jeff, Julie, Laney, Joe, Bobby, Yolanda, Katie, Kelly, CJ, Clint, Elizabeth, Lilly; 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Public Viewing will be held at Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle on October 9, 2022 from  5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Hurley Funeral Home – Lytle with interment to follow in Hermann and Sons Cemetery, Macdona, 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 – Lytle, 14822 North Main Street, Lytle, TX 78052.