Bandera, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bandera, Texas & Surrounding Areas
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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,...
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...
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...
Edith Pearl Stewart
May 5, 2025
Edith Pearl Heinen (Stewart), 78, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on March 20, 1947, in Bandera, Texas, to Frank H. and Hazel (Jones) Heinen.
Edith worked as a waitress, cook, cleaner, and housekeeper. She enjoyed her Dr Pepper, coffee, and extra-sweet tea. She loved plants, either potted or in her...
Gwendolynn J. Brawner
May 2, 2025
Gwendolyn K. Brawner passed away on May 2, 2025, in Medina, Texas. She was born on February 4, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, to Frederick Earl Johnson and Mary Ruth Johnson.
Gwen graduated from MacArthur High School in San Antonio in 1973. On June 22, 1982, she married Robert Wayne Brawner. She dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home mom, caring for...
Ruby Ramona Oliver
Apr 30, 2025
Ruby Ramona Oliver, 83, of Lakehills, TX, entered into to her eternal resting place on April 30, 2025 in Bandera, TX. Born to Elmer C. and Hyacinth B. Wells on September 21, 1941, in Corpus Christi TX, where she would meet and marry her darling, Rogers H. Oliver on March 11, 1956.
Preceded in death by her parents Elmer C. and...
Clara "Linda" Wilkerson
Apr 21, 2025
Clara Lynn Wilkerson, 64, Life began on April 21, 2025, in Bandera Texas when Jesus called her home. She was born in San Antonio to Bob and Pearl Wilkerson on March 11, 1961. Linda was a special child from the moment she was born. She was down syndrome but brought so much light and laughter with her unless you made...
Joseph Vann Kitzman
Apr 18, 2025
Dr. Joseph (“Joe”) Vann Kitzman, 76, a longtime resident of Bandera County, passed away on April 18, 2025.
Joe was born in Brenham, Texas on November 26, 1948 to Arthur Adolph and Grace Vann Kitzman. But it didn’t take him long to get to Bandera where his grandparents, Joe and Leta Vann, owned and operated Joleta (Joe and Leta) Guest Ranch....
Debby Rae Upchurch
Apr 18, 2025
Debby Rae Upchurch, 71, of Medina, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Bandera. She was born in Winnsboro, Texas to Elvis and Norma Cater.
She was married to Ken Upchurch. Debby was co-owner of Mountain Creek Ranches hunting club.
Debby has chosen to be cremated, and her ashes will be interred in Winnsboro, Texas at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted...
Herschel Allen Moore Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
Herschel Allen Moore, Sr. born June 15,1942 in San Antonio, Texas, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
He was happily married for 42 years to Vicki Rivette Moore they said their vows on July 17, 1982, after which they renewed their vows...
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