It is with heavy hearts, yet deep gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who entered heaven on March 25, 2026, at the age of 72. Joe was born on November 8, 1953, in Gonzales, Texas, his life marked by integrity, resilience, and strength. Perhaps most notably, he was known for the life he shared with his beloved wife, Mary Frances. He often shared on repeat that they were married for 53 and a half years. He was also known for the father he was to his five children: Kathy, Alice, Joey, Johnathon, and Jennifer. Each of them had a special nickname from him, along with a story to match. He protected his family fiercely, and they always knew they were safe under his watch. more

Barbara Earlene Cimental, known as “Nana” to most, a resident of Gonzales, TX, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Bennett, Texas, on August 3, 1939, to Gladys Eiland and Tex Homer Allen. She was the 6th of 6 children until her father and mother remarried, giving her 10 more siblings. She met and married Lowell Moore in Seminole, Texas in 1953. more

Susie Lorene Hicks passed away peacefully in the comfort of her loving home on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at the age of 76. Susie was born on December 11, 1949, in Leesville, Texas, into a large and deeply close-knit family of thirteen brothers and sisters, raised by their hardworking parents, Henry and Erith Ivey West. That strong foundation of family stayed with her throughout her life and became the very thing she built her own life upon. more

Louis Henry Bruns, 92, of Luling, formerly of Gonzales, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Louis Henry was born December 10, 1933 in Gonzales County to Edwin and Lola Boysen Bruns. He married the love of his life, Ruth Darlene Nelson, on May 7, 1960, and together they were blessed with 60 years of marriage. more

Maria Victoria Ramirez, beloved mother to seven children, and 3 grandchildren, 64 years of age, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away peacefully in Luling, Texas on February 28. Throughout her fulfilling life she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, faith, appreciation of life, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and beautiful memories. more

Maple Marie (Friedrich) Remschel peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1938, in Gonzales, Texas, to Helmuth and Carmen Friedrich. more

Lynn Wayne Wilburn, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Lynn was born July 24, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas to Lorse Wilburn and Audie Laverne Angells Wilburn. On February 16, 1963, he married the love of his life, Patricia Nowell, and together they were blessed with 62 years of devoted marriage. more

David Mitchell Evans, 69, of Gonzales, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Austin, TX surrounded by his children and grandchildren. more

Kathryn Mae (Davis) Haschke, 75, of Gonzales, Texas, formerly of Harwood, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1950, to Stella Taylor Davis and William Davis. more

William “Edwin” Wiley, 98 of Gonzales passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born May 9, 1927 in Stockdale the son of William Lonnie Wiley and Winnie Lou Bell Wiley more

Maria Elena “Mary” Sixtos, 79, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born February 10, 1947 in Gonzales the daughter of Maximo and Gumecinda Padron Canales, she was the fourth child of ten children. Mary attended G.I.S.D. and graduated in 1967. She met Macario Sixtos in 1970 when she was working at Perrys and they were married in 1971 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. more

Janet Smith, longtime resident of Gonzales, Texas, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026. She lived a life defined by faith, service, education, and deep devotion to family. more

Mary Helen Quintero, 50, of Gonzales, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born in Gonzales, on April 01, 1975, to Robert Quintero and Nancy Chavarria. more

Cherrise Dawn Wiley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on December 10, 1947 in Gonzales to Elza Ray Hull and Edna May Vogt Hull. more

Joe Eldridge, 70, of Gonzales, was born June 14, 1955, in South Carolina, passed away on February 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He moved to Gonzales, Texas in 1976, where he helped construct DGI Manufacturing, a place that would shape both his career and his life. It was in Gonzales that Joe was set up on a blind date with Louene Avant, who quickly became the love of his life. They married on July 22, 1978, and shared 47 years of devotion and partnership. more

Kenneth Lloyd Hardcastle left his beloved Seguin ranch on the Guadalupe River for greener pastures on February 7, 2026. He was a natural born leader and epic hero to his extensive fan club: his siblings, four children, 10 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, extended family, former teammates, fellow employees, neighbors and most everyone he met. He was known for his sense of humor, work ethic and deep love of family, including those who considered him to be their mentor, adoptive father figure and extra special lifelong friend. more

Sandra Lynn (Schulte) Gillett, 79, of Gonzales, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born November 28, 1946 in Hallettsville, to Forrest James and Loucile Mary Schulte. Sandie married her college sweetheart, Walter Stewart Gillett III, in Palacios on January 18, 1969. Stewart and Sandie were married for 50 years before Stewart’s passing in 2020. more

Rayne Sirilo, 58, of Gonzales, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born on September 19,1967, in Gonzales, to his parents Ysabel (Ybarbo) and Salvador Sirilo. more

Sally Sue (Neubauer) Glass, 88, of Gonzales, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born February 13, 1937 in Gonzales to Carl Douglas and Annabelle Livingston Neubauer. Sally was adopted and raised by her aunt and uncle, Ben (Spunky) and Lena Davis. Sally married the love of her life, Samuel Edward Glass on December 21, 1956 in the Gonzales First Baptist Church. Sam and Sally enjoyed 63 wonderful years together before Sam’s passing in 2020. more

Mary Anne Nelson MacLean exited this challenging world for the more glorious next world on October 19, 2025. Mary Anne was born June 16, 1946 to Helen Maloney Nelson and Charles Marion (Sox) Nelson, Jr. both of whom served in World War II as naval Pharmacist Mates and who met while stationed at the same hospital after returning stateside. more