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Bandera, Texas Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Bandera, Texas & Surrounding Areas

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Robert "Pete" Jones

Robert "Pete" Jones

Sep 27, 2026

Robert "Pete" Jones, age 91 passed away on September 27, 2026. A private burial will be held.

Roger Leon Smith

Roger Leon Smith

Sep 26, 2026

Roger Leon Smith, 79 of Bandera, Texas passed away on September 26, 2026.

No services at this time.

Barbara Lou Mackey

Barbara Lou Mackey

Sep 22, 2026

Barbara Mackey, of Bandera, TX passed away September 22, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Hartshorne, OK to Charles and Esta Colson on August 20, 1933. She married Jack Mackey on December 17, 1951 in Angleton, TX. They lived in Freeport and Jones Creek, TX until 1994 when they moved to Bandera, TX.

She graduated from Hartshorne...

Ronald Wayne Beadles

Ronald Wayne Beadles

Sep 20, 2026

Ron Beadles, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 81, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Ron was married to the love of his life, Jessica Beadles of San Antonio, Texas. Together, Ron and Jessica enjoyed riding their Can-Am Spyder RT through the Texas Hill Country and, above all, spending time with their family.

Ron proudly served his country...

Derek Ryan Meissner

Derek Ryan Meissner

Sep 18, 2026

Derek Ryan Meissner, 35, of Bandera, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1991, in San Antonio, Texas, to David and Margaret Meissner.

Derek will be deeply missed by his loving parents, David and Margaret Meissner; his sister, Kaitlin Meissner; and many extended family members and friends whose lives he touched. He will be...

Mary Kay Billings

Mary Kay Billings

Sep 12, 2026

On September 12, 2026, our family said goodbye to a very special wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, Mary Kay Billings.

Mary Kay was born on August 8, 1953. Her early years were spent in Guam, where she lived while her father served in the military. Eventually, she returned home to Bandera, Texas, a place that would always hold a special...

Rocky Rico

Rocky Rico

Sep 9, 2026

Rocky Rico, 63, of Bandera, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. Born in Hondo, Texas, on January 23, 1963, to the late Martin and Guadalupe Rico, Rocky was a lifelong local who loved the community he called home.

Rocky grew up in Bandera, attending school from his very first day through his high school graduation in...

Peter Honorat Rodrigue III

Peter Honorat Rodrigue III

Sep 8, 2026

Peter Honorat Rodrigue, III, born October 1, 1935, at the age of 90 of McComb, Mississippi passed away on September 8, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. He was born in McComb, Mississippi to Peter Honorat Rodrigue, Jr. and Edith Parthenia Van Rodrigue.

Pete went to school in McComb, Mississippi and was president of his senior class in 1954. He attended SW Mississippi...

John Franklin Taylor

John Franklin Taylor

Sep 2, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of John Franklin Taylor, "Frank,". Frank, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, in Bandera, Texas. More than anything, Frank cherished the time he spent with his family and grandchildren, and he loved his wife, Janice, dearly through their more than 50 years together. He is survived by his wife, Janice...

Billy Tom Beedle

Billy Tom Beedle

Aug 31, 2026

Bill Beedle, 62, of Lakehills, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Lakehills, TX.

Bill was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He loved God and loved people. He was a craftsman in the construction industry, a gifted musician, and an inspiring teacher at Zachary Middle School, the homeschool community, and Bandera High School. He was a leader in the community...

Kathleen Mary Butler

Kathleen Mary Butler

Aug 23, 2026

Kathleen Mary Butler of Lakehills, Texas, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2026 at the age of 88. Mary was born in Birmingham, England to Cecil John and Kathleen Agnes Rhodes on March 8, 1938. She married Michael Butler on June 28, 1957 in Birmingham, England and had two children, Simon and Lynn.

She obtained her PHD in Latin American History...

Lenora M. Lucas

Lenora M. Lucas

Aug 23, 2026

Leonora Maureen Lucas, 97 years old, of Helotes, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2026, peacefully in her home. She was born in San Leon, Texas, to Maury J. Heiman and Leonora Marie Benefield on June 19, 1929. She married James Anthony Lucas on February 5,1955. They had five daughters, Barbara, Elizabeth, Beverly, Justine, and Helen.

Leonora cherished her 11 grandchildren...

Ramiro R. Gonzales

Ramiro R. Gonzales

Aug 16, 2026

Ramiro Gonzales, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Bandera, Texas, at the age of 90.

Born in Brownsville, Texas, Ramiro lived a long and hardworking life filled with family, stories, and love for those around him.

He met his wife, Francis Gonzales, while working in the fields in Michigan. They married in 1960 and...

Elmer Lee Lenz, Jr.

Elmer Lee Lenz, Jr.

Aug 3, 2026

Elmer Lee Lenz Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Bandera, Texas on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1937, in Floresville, Texas, to Elmer Fritz and Lillie Louise Lenz. He married the love of his life, Maxie Lee Davis-Edge of Boerne, Texas on August 6, 1976.

He graduated from Sam Houston High School in San...

Juliana Lauren Hunter

Juliana Lauren Hunter

Jul 29, 2026

Juli Hunter, 20, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2026.

Juli was born on August 8, 2005. Since July 2021, she was raised by her grandmother, Mary Fissell, along with her younger siblings, in a home full of love and steadiness. She went to school at Bandera High School and graduated in 2024.

Juli had a quiet, thoughtful spirit paired...

Harvey Thomas, Jr.

Harvey Thomas, Jr.

Jul 27, 2026

Harvey Thomas Jr, 88, of Bandera entered eternal rest on July 27, 2026, at his home in Bandera, Texas. Thank you, my love, for the time we shared. My life is better because you were in it. I'll hold you in my heart until I can hold you in heaven. Harvey's presence will be deeply missed, his love lives on...

Rena Kay Mazurek

Rena Kay Mazurek

Jul 23, 2026

Rena Mazurek, age 72, of Lakehills, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on July 23, 2026. Born on July 26, 1953, to Robert Swager and Jane King of San Antonio, Texas.

Rena devoted much of her life to her family's beloved restaurant, Adolphs, where she managed the kitchen with dedication, warmth, and a side dish of sarcasm. Alongside her husband, she...

Jeannine Maxwell

Jeannine Maxwell

Jul 20, 2026

Jeannine “Jimmie” Stucky Maxwell, 91, of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 20, 2026, in Boerne, Texas.

Jeannine was born on January 5, 1935, in Boise, Idaho, to Jean David Stucky and Allene Murainne Stucky. Her family moved to Spokane, Washington, soon afterward, and she grew up in the Pacific Northwest.

She attended Washington State College, where...

Kenneth Orval Brown, Jr.

Kenneth Orval Brown, Jr.

Jul 16, 2026

Kenneth Orval Brown, Jr., passed away on July 16, 2026, in Pipe Creek, Texas. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Levelland, Texas, to Kenneth Orval Brown, Sr. and Dorothy Brown.

Kenneth attended Whiteface High School before earning a degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University. He later received a degree in Earth Sciences from The University of Texas at...

Nicholas Alexander Leonard, Sr.

Nicholas Alexander Leonard, Sr.

Jul 9, 2026

Nicholas Alexander Leonard, Sr passed away at his home in Pipe Creek, Texas on July 9, 2026. He was 79.

He was born April 1, 1947, in New York City to Thomas Dimock Leonard, Jr and Elizabeth Anne Kolbert.

He grew up in South Hampton, graduating from The Dublin School in 1965, before studying Aeronautical Engineering at Embry Riddle University.

He next served...