Bandera, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bandera, Texas & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Mary Kathryn Ryan
May 29, 2026
Mary Kathryn “Duts” Ryan passed away May 29, 2026, at her home in Boerne Texas.
Mary Kathryn was born March 5, 1941 in San Antonio Texas and was raised on her parents’ ranch in Pipe Creek. She was the second of Agnes and Erby Frerich’s 4 children, with older sister Barbara, younger brother Herman, and baby sister Debbie.
From a young age...
Lila E. MacMillan Ward
May 28, 2026
Lila Eleanor Maxwell MacMillan Ward, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Bandera, Texas, at the age of 87.
Born on April 26, 1939, in Columbus, Georgia, Lila was the daughter of George B. Maxwell and Cordelia Knight Maxwell. She spent her early years in Georgia and Florida before embarking on a...
William Vernon Schultz
May 27, 2026
No services are planned for William Vernon Shultz 94, of Bandera, Texas who passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bandera Funeral Chapel.
Lawrence Lane Tankersley
May 24, 2026
Lawrence Lane Tankersley, 79, passed away on May 24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Larry was born in Mercedes, Texas to Ross Robert “Bob” and Aileen Tankersley on July 6, 1946.
Larry graduated at the top of his class at Mercedes High School in 1964 and earned his bachelor’s degree on a scholarship from Rice University in Houston. He went on...
Antonio Meranda Fernandez
May 17, 2026
Antonio Meranda Fernandez, 84, of Bandera, Texas, passed away May 17th, 2026 in San Antonio, TX. he was born in Hondo, TX to Marcos and Victoria Fernandez on March 6th, 1942.
Antonio " Tony" loved to spend time with his great-grandchildren, whether it was BBQing or making his favorite dinners. Tony spent his life doing concrete work, foundations for houses, sidewalks...
John Edward Ryan, Jr.
May 17, 2026
John Edward Ryan Jr., “Eddie”, passed away on May 17, 2026, in San Antonio Texas.
Eddie was born June 23, 1939 in San Antonio and was raised in the Texas Hill County town of Bandera where his father owned the local grocery store. Eddie was a big help to his parents from a young age, working in the family’s store as...
John William Cundiff, Jr.
May 17, 2026
John W. Cundiff, Jr., age 89, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1936, in Hillsboro, Texas, to John and Inis Cundiff.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Inis Cundiff, and his brother, Charles Cundiff.
He is lovingly remembered by his longtime partner, Dolly; his son, Grady and family; his...
Linda Dell Pennington
May 10, 2026
Linda Pennington, 80, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully in her beloved log cabin on the hill on May 10, 2026.
Born on November 17, 1945, in Springhill, Louisiana, to Ralph and Cortez Pennington, Linda carried a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in 1967 and her Master’s degree in 1970 from Louisiana Tech University,...
Barbara Nell Bartkoviak
May 8, 2026
Barbara Bartkoviak passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born in Thorndale, Tx to parents Ed and Delia Reichel on September 1, 1933.
After moving to San Antonio in 1942, she attended school in Harlandale ISD. Following her graduation in 1950, she worked for Southwestern Bell. Shortly after her marriage in the 1960's to Bart Bartkoviak, also of Southwestern Bell,...
Amanda Cervantes
May 6, 2026
Amanda Cervantes, 32, of Kerrville, Texas, passed in San Antonio, Texas on May 6, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1993, in Victoria, Texas to Ruben and Veronica Gonzales.
Amanda was a beloved wife to Evan Cervantes and a loving mother to her cherished daughter McKenzie Neveah Cervantes who was the center of her world. She was known for her...
Steven Marion Vickers
Apr 29, 2026
Steven Vickers, age 75 of Bandera, Texas passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Jack and Shirley Vickers on July 30, 1950. He married Reina Guzman on January 1, 1996, in Kemah, Texas.
Steve grew up in Westlake, Louisiana. He graduated from University of La at Lafayette. He worked as a salesman for various...
James Michael McGroarty
Apr 27, 2026
James Michael McGroarty was born in Kerrville, Texas, on April 5, 1955. After a courageous journey, James was called to his eternal home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He is now at rest, restored, and in the arms of our Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy defined by adventure, resilience, and...
Donald Lee Moore
Apr 24, 2026
Donald Lee Moore, age 83, of Bandera TX, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at his daughter's residence.
Don was born in Odessa TX to Ellis Wilbur and Patsy Ruth Moore on March 7, 1943 (March 8th if you could ask his mother.)
He married Twylah June Boyce on March 17, 1962, in Odessa TX.
Don retired from the grocery business and was...
Beverley Jo Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Beverley Jo Smith was born on August 1, 1971, in England to Jeffrey A. Smith and Ann M. Smith of Lakehills, Texas. She passed away leaving behind a legacy of strength, service, and deep devotion to family on April 23, 2026.
Beverley proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years—a testament to her dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment...
Brett Charles Walker
Apr 22, 2026
Brett Charles Walker, 64, of Bandera, Texas, died on April 22, 2026.
Brett was born in Salina, Kansas in 1962 to William Walker and Carmen Ortiz. He lived many places before graduating high school in Pflugerville, Texas and continuing his education at the University of Texas. He built a career as a master craftsman, creating some of the most beautiful floors...
Alicia Barron Huerta
Apr 19, 2026
Alicia Barron Huerta, 86, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born in Pittsburg, Oklahoma to Epifanio and Domatilla Barron on December 14, 1939. She married Benancio Huerta on March 19, 1958, in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who found her greatest joy in the simple, meaningful moments of everyday life. She...
Joel Quintero
Apr 13, 2026
Joel Quintero, 39, of Kerrville, Texas passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born in San Antonio Texas to Fernando and Bonnie Quintero on June 2, 1986.
Joel attended Bandera High School, where he was proud to be a member of the 2002 State Championship team.
He is survived by his loving parents: Fernando and Bonnie Quintero, his siblings, Ruben Nino,...
Carol Ann Wolf
Apr 13, 2026
Carol Ann Wolf of Bandera, cherished wife, faithful servant, and devoted friend, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on April 13, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in La Harpe, IL to Carroll and Christabel Siegfried on February 28, 1946. Carol married Guy Wolf on October 26, 1978, in Kansas City, KS.
Carol began a career with...
Dorothy Aline Burnes
Apr 12, 2026
Dorothy Aline Burnes, 91, of Bandera, passed away on April 12, 2026 in Bandera. She was born in Delhi, Louisana to Joe and Nellie Saucier on October 3, 1934.
She married Allen Lee Burnes on September 28, 1969 in Bandera.
She was a courageous and loving woman who raised many kids as her own, in addition to being a loving spouse and...
Alfred Frank Kindla
Apr 6, 2026
Alfred “Al” Frank Kindla, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Al was born and raised in Bandera, Texas, a place deeply rooted in his heart. His parents were John and Frances Mazurek Kindla. He was a proud descendant of the early Polish settlers who established the Bandera community in 1855, carrying those traditions of faith, family, and hard...


