Bandera, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bandera, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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Carol Ann Cobler
Jun 20, 2025
Carol Ann Cobler of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 79th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Bertha Myers, as well as her brothers, Bobby and Alan. She is survived by her husband, Richard Cobler, by her son, John Cobler, and his wife, Leah;...
L.A. "Red" Weathers
Jun 17, 2025
L.A. “Red” Weathers was born October 20, 1925, in Moore, Texas, and passed away June 17, 2025, in Bandera, Texas, at the age of 99 years and 8 months young. He was married to Gerda Robinson on August 9, 1997, in Bandera, having met on the dance floor of the Cabaret in May 1991.
He retired from the TX Hwy Dept...
Nicholas Raymond Helbert
Jun 17, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” Raymond Helbert, 49, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Bandera, Texas. Born on May 28, 1976, in Sugarland, Texas, he was the son of Robert Henry Helbert Sr and Theresa Agatha Helbert, both of whom preceded him in death.
Nick is survived by his daughter, Megan Nicole Rester, and son-in-law, Zachary Keith Rester, his four siblings: Mary...
Tiffany Nicole De Hart
Jun 14, 2025
Tiffany Nicole De Hart passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 43. Tiffany was born in San Antonio, TX, on December 28, 1981, to Barbara and Dennis Vessels. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Vessels. Tiffany is survived by her husband,...
Leandro Vera Fernandez
Jun 7, 2025
Vera Fernandez
February 27, 1947 – June 7, 2025
Leandro Vera Fernandez, affectionately known as “Val” or “Mr. Leo”, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family at his daughter’s home in Spring, Texas. He was born on February 27, 1947, in Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is survived by his beloved wife,...
Frank Bernard Lurati
Jun 6, 2025
Frank B. Lurati, was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 6, 2025, at the age of 59.
Frank is survived by his wife, Louisa Lurati, of 30 years, and his daughter, Jessica. He is preceded in death by his son, Frank B. Lurati, Jr., his parents, Rudy and Anita Lurati, and his niece,...
Linda Marie Chanack
Jun 1, 2025
Linda Marie Chanack, 77, of Elmendorf, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2025 in Elmendorf. She was born in San Antonio, Texas to George and Ruby Gunn on June 8, 1947. She married Clyde Chanack on August 7, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas.
She graduated East Central High School in 1965. Linda was a loving wife, mother and friend who enjoyed...

James (Jim) Edward Roberts
May 31, 2025
James (Jim) E. Roberts, 83, passed away on May 31, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in Colorado to Paul Roberts and Agnes Poage on July 8, 1941.
He is survived by his wife Marcia (Meek) Roberts and step-daughter Victoria Broome.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bandera Funeral Chapel.
David Allen Hall
May 30, 2025
David Allen Hall, 61, of Tiki Island, passed away on May 30,2025 in Bandera, Texas. He was born in Houston Texas to Charles Augustus Hall and Laura Lucille Fritsch on February 24, 1964. He was Married to Rita Banis-Hall on April 25, 2020, in Tiki Island, Texas.
He went to school in Friendswood, Texas. David worked as an Operator at Tiki...
Michael Mason Evans
May 30, 2025
Michael Mason Evans, born August 1, 1956, passed May 30, 2025.
Michael grew up in Lake Jackson with his 3 sisters and joined the military when he turned 18: sporting a United States Marines tattoo on his arm until his final days. A phrase he lived by was “Home is where your feet are” treating everyplace as his own stomping grounds....
Virginia E. Weltens
May 30, 2025
Virginia (Jeannie) Estrada Weltens, 78, of Pipe Creek, Texas, was called home to heaven on Friday, May 30, 2025 surrounded by her family in prayer. Jeannie was born on February 7, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, to Louis H Estrada and Ramona Gonzalez Estrada.
She married Max L. Weltens Sr. on October 3, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas. Jeannie worked at...
Valeri Nicole Mireles
May 25, 2025
Valeri Nicole Mireles, 19, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025. She was born on July 1, 2005, to Savanna Vargas and John Mireles III.
Valeri was a radiant soul, beautiful inside and out. She had a generous heart and was always there for those in need. Her bond with her mother and brothers was truly special. Valeri expressed...
Thomas Wayne Baker
May 25, 2025
Thomas Wayne Baker, 82, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Boerne, Texas. He was born in Austin, Texas to Noel and Sybil Baker on April 24, 1943. He married Barbara Wideman on October 8, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas.
He attended school in Coldspring, Texas graduating Salutatorian of his class in 1961. He went on to...
Wilbur Wesley Vernon Sr.
May 19, 2025
Wilbur (Wil) W. Vernon Sr. of Bandera passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of May 19th, 2025. He was 89 years old. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Lawrence L. and Cecile Mae Vernon on September 29, 1935. He married his wife, Charlotte on April 13, 1987.
He attended the Mt. Vernon City Schools...
Rebecca Jo Kern
May 18, 2025
Rebecca Jo Spear Kern, 68, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on Sunday, 18 May 2025, in Bandera. She was born in San Antonio to Winston and Lynn Spear on 7 July 1956. She married Gary Kern on 19 July 1975.
Becky graduated salutatorian from Highlands High School in San Antonio in 1974. She then attended Baylor University for one year before...
Margarita DeLeon Jeffers
May 17, 2025
Margarita “Margie” De Leon Jeffers, of Castroville, TX passed away on May 17, 2025 at her home. She was born in Chapman Ranch, TX to Simon and Carlota De Leon on May 25, 1946. She attended Chapman Ranch School. When she was not in school, she was busy working alongside her mom, helping her dad on the ranch, or taking...
Rhea David Hambright
May 17, 2025
Rhea David Hambright born October 7, 1948, of Atlanta, Georgia but resided in Bandera, Texas the last few years passed peacefully on May 17, 2025. Rhea was born to Edward (Jack), W. Hambright and Virginia A. Buck. He married Elizabeth Mastriani Hambright.
Rhea is survived by his siblings Ginny Hambright McDonald and Kelly Hambright, nieces, nephews and many great nieces, great...
Elaine Elizabeth Christy Swilley
May 15, 2025
Elaine Elizabeth Christy Swilley, 94, of Boerne, TX passed away on May 15th. 2025, peacefully at home, under the care of her daughters Roxanne Howard, Terri Brown, and granddaughter Kimberly Santos.
Elaine was born in Amarillo, TX on 12/18/1930. While attending school at Amarillo High School in Amarillo, Texas, she had the opportunity to work for Southwestern Bell at the age...
Mary Lou Sutton
May 9, 2025
Mary Lou Sutton, age 68, of Bandera, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 27, 1956, in McKinney, Texas, Mary lived a life defined by compassion, faith, and unwavering dedication to those she cared for.
A graduate of McKinney High School, Mary found her calling in caring for others. She devoted her...
Betty A.Verstraeten
May 6, 2025
Betty Ann Verstraeten, age 74, of Bandera, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, to Melvin J. Friesenhahn and Dorothy Ida Friesenhahn.
Betty graduated from Southwest High School in 1970. A couple years later, she got married and moved to the family farm, where she grew vegetables and raised her three...