Bandera, Texas Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Bandera, Texas & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Joan Leoan Wallace
Dec 5, 2023
With humble acceptance of God's will, her children announce the passing of their mother, Joan L. Wallace on December 5th, 2023, to dwell eternally in the house with our Lord and Savior.
She was born in Sandusky, Ohio to John and Margie Smith on June 14, 1931. She married George J. Wallace Sr. on September 22, 1951, in...
Sara Porter
Dec 2, 2023
Long time resident of Bandera County Sara Herzing Porter entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2023, at the age of 80.
Sara Herzing was born in Del Rio, Texas on January 29, 1943, to Elizabeth Nell Swope Herzing and George Murdock Herzing.
In 1955 her family purchased a 50-acre farm and moved to Uvalde, Texas where...
Harry James Hennigar Jr.
Nov 28, 2023
Major (RET) Harry “Jim” Hennigar, Jr., age 90, of Lakehills, TX, peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on November 28, 2023. Jim was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 7, 1933. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford Ohio in 1955 as a 2nd Lieutenant, and married Marguerite Sylvia Morton. After receiving his “wings” his...

Charles Tilden Higgins
Nov 20, 2023
Charles Tilden Higgins of San Antonio, Texas passed away on November 20th, 2023, at the age of 78.
Services are pending.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Bandera Funeral Chapel, Bandera, Texas.
Leland David Barrett
Nov 17, 2023
Leland David Barrett, 94, of Lakehills, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2023 in Boerne, Texas. He was born on October 2, 1929 to Arthur Garland Barrett and Celeste McLelland Barrett in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, and later served in the Army Reserves at Fort Hood. He married Kitty Jean McGaughy...
Douglas Robert Sandidge
Nov 16, 2023
Douglas Robert "Rob" Sandidge, 73, passed from this earth on Nov. 16 at his home in Tarpley.
He was born on Nov. 28, 1949 in San Antonio to G. T. Jr. and Rena Sandidge.He grew up in Bandera County, primarily on the Tarpley Ranch where he died.Rob attended schools in Bandera, where he graduated from Bandera High School in 1968.He...
Randle Lee Alanis
Nov 14, 2023
Randle Lee "Randy" Alanis passed from this life November 14th, at the age of 72, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. The fourth of five sons born to Dan C. Alanis, Jr. and Frances Polvogt Alanis, Randy grew up in and later raised his own family in the town he loved, Bandera. Playing football for the Bandera Bulldogs...
Richard Andrew Powell
Nov 14, 2023
Richard Powell was born in Stanton, Texas to George Adam Powell and Zelma Emma Powell.
He was preceded in death by his older brother, George Eugene, Powell, and sister, Marie Powell Bailey. He is survived by brothers, Revis Leon Powell, and Calvin Powell; his daughters Melissa and Heather Powell, their mother, Wanda Powell, his wife Louise Powell, his stepchildren,
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Rita Lee Carolan
Nov 10, 2023
Rita Lee Carolan (Brooks), age 74, passed away peacefully in her home of more than 40 years in Helotes, Texas on November 10, 2023. Her husband and soulmate of 43 years, Edward (Eddie) Carolan, was by her side and lovingly cared for her during her valiant battle with cancer, along with her life-long friend, Katherine.
Rita...
Margie Lee Bratton
Nov 5, 2023
Margie Lee Bratton, 86 of Bandera passed away on November 5, 2023. She was born in Comfort, Texas to Edwin and Dollie Schoenert on September 27, 1937. She married Bernie Bratton on January 10, 1959.
She attended school in Comfort till 3rd grade. Later she would graduate in Bandera in 1956. She had Margie’s Beauty Shop...
Robert Russell Bowie
Nov 2, 2023
Robert Russell Bowie was born into this world on Nov. 6, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas. He passed from this world on Nov. 2, 2023. He was referred to by all who knew him as Russell.
Russell was the second son and youngest of three children of Gail Edwards Bowie and William Howard Bowie of San Antonio and Pipe Creek,...
Dimetree Octaviano Ceniceros
Nov 2, 2023
Dimetree Octaviano Ceniceros, also known as DOC, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Pipe Creek, TX, at the age of 20. Born on December 31, 2002, in Kerrville, TX, Dimetree brought a larger-than-life presence to all those who knew him. Dimetree was a loving individual with a huge heart. He had a contagious smile that could light up...
Averie Marie Bernal
Oct 29, 2023
Averie Marie Bernal was called home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023.
Though Averie's time on earth was far too short, she is survived by her parents Andrew Ryan Bernal and Kellie Janiece Bernal and her brothers, Ryan Jaidon Bernal, Isaiah Andrew Bernal, and Matthew Lee Bernal, In celebration of Averie's life, a Memorial Service will be...
Peggy Arleen Adams
Oct 19, 2023
Peggy Arleen Pingleton Adams, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep at home on the Pingleton Ranch in Bandera on October 19. 2023. She was born on December 25,1938 to Arlie Ruede Pingleton and Troy Boston Pingleton in San Antonio, Texas. She attended the Bandera Catholic School, graduated from Bandera High School and went on to complete her studies...
Erna Rose Kirk
Oct 15, 2023
Erna Rose Huegele Kirk passed into the loving arms of her savior on October 15, 2023, at the age of 103. Erna was born in D’hanis, Texas on May 11,1920.
Her parents were Frank A. Huegele and Mary Elizabeth Nester Huegele who were direct descendants of the Castro Colonies Group who colonized the areas of Castroville, Hondo, D’Hanis and...
John Brent Sorrell
Oct 11, 2023
John Brent Sorrell, 69, of Pipe Creek was called home by our Heavenly Father on October 11, 2023. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 27, 1954 to Ernest Delbert Sorrell and Floriene Sorrell (Thompson). He was married to Vicki Sorrell on March 5, 2005.
John graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972. Upon...
Barbara Ann Abele
Sep 21, 2023
Barbara Ann Abele, 78, of Pipe Creek, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2023, in Bandera, Texas. She was born in Houston, Texas to Charles Frank Lucas and Thelma Lee Alexander on August 29, 1945. Barbara married James Abele on September 1, 1995, at Lake Powell, Page, Arizona.
Barbara was retired and enjoyed retired...

Raymond Matthew James
Sep 18, 2023
Raymond Matthew James, age 83, died peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, September 18, 2023.
He was born July 7, 1940, to Bill and Nola James of San Antonio and grew up there. He worked in San Antonio following high school and then joined the Marines and served for several years during the Vietnam War, returning home to...
Amber Nichole Ashlaw
Sep 16, 2023
Amber Nichole Ashlaw, a loving mother and daughter, cherished sister, and dear friend, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Bandera, Texas. Born on June 28, 1989, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Amber lived a life filled with love, compassion, and inspiration. She was 34 years old at the time of her passing. To all those who knew Amber, knew...
Karen Louise Queen
Sep 9, 2023
Karen Louise Queen, age 78, of Bandera, TX passed away on 9/9 2023. She was born in Denison, TX. to Mary Louise Underwood and Clifford Aaron Maston on October 6th, 1944.
She was a student at Clinton High School in Clinton, OK, where she married Ronald Gene Queen, her enduring love for 44 years, on June 2nd, 1962....