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6A • Thursday, August 22, 2013 • Hondo Anvil Herald
Obituaries
Darrell Ellis “Mandy” Muennink Sr.
Darrell Ellis “Mandy” Muen- was flown out to the USS
Lexington,which was in Cor-
pus Christi Bay
for flight opera-
tions. He stayed
aboard for two
days to observe
flight operations,
and launches and
recovery of A-4
jet aircraft. He ex-
panded his edu-
cation in newer,
more complex
procedures of
crash fires, equip-
ment and aircraft
through both the
nink Sr. was born in Hondo July
17,1932,toAman-
dus Simon Muen-
nink and Clara
Lucille Santleben
Muennink, who
preceded him in
death.
After a long
illness, Darrell
passed into the
loving arms of his
Savior August 14,
2013, surround-
ed by his loved
ones.
He married
Inez Y. Johnston Darrell “Mandy” Muennink Navy and Air
Muennink Nov.
3, 1983, spending the last 31
years with the love of his life.
In 2006, he and Inez adopted
their grandchildren, Joseph
and Jazmine Johnston.
Darrell was not an active
member, but was confirmed
and baptized in St. Paul
Lutheran Church in 1947,
where he considered himself
a member and son of Christ
throughout his life.
He spent first grade at the
Yancey School, before moving
to Hondo and skipping to the
third grade. He graduated from
Hondo High School in 1950.
He hauled cattle to the San
Antonio Auction Company
for Mr. Tondre from 1948-
1951, beginning when he was
16. He tried farming and knew
it was not for him.
At 17, he started working
for Texas Aviation Industries
(TAI) Lire Department at
Hondo Air Base (1951-1956),
where he worked with his fa-
ther and several uncles.
He worked as an undercover
railroad police officer, around
the Englewood Yards while
in Houston (1956). In 1957,
he went into civil service as
a crash firefighter (which
dealt with airplane crashes
or emergencies) at Port Isa-
bel Navy Auxiliary Air Station
until it closed in 1961. At that
time he returned to Hondo,
working for Hayes Aircraft as a
maintenance worker and 0-10
Crash Truck Driver/Operator
(1961-1962).
He worked at Medina Base
Lire Department, then was re-
assigned as a security guard,
serving at the base from 1962-
1966, which closed after the
explosion in 1963. He had the
highest Top Secret and Crip to
Secret clearance available.
In March 1966, a job op-
portunity became available
so he moved to work at the
Corpus Christi Naval Air Sta-
tion Lire Department where
he remained for 22 years in
Lederal Civil Service, reaching
the rank of crash captain. He
retired in June of 1983.
While performing the duties
of crash captain, he operated
crash cranes, bulldozers, cata-
pults, and maintained care
of landing arrested aircraft
components. While stationed
at Corpus Christi Naval Air
Station Lire Department, he
was chosen for a flight on
a TS-2A Mail Plane, known
as the “Happy Hooker,” and
Lorce during his
34 total years of firefighting.
In June 1983, he retired to
his hometown to help his
mother operate and manage
the ranches and cattle, which
have been a big joy in his life.
He hunted on the ranches, not
only for the love of hunting,
but also out of the necessity
to provide food for the family
during his early years.
He was a member of the
Medina County Peace Officer’s
Equine Search and Rescue
Team (1951-1976); Guadalupe
Valley and Bexar County Peace
Officer’s Associations while
working security at Medina
Base; and was a member of
the Corpus Christi Bass Club
(1972-1976). He loved camp-
ing and fishing when time
permitted. He was a member
of National Rifle Association
since 1985, Texas Lawmen’s
Association since 2000, and
Quihi Gun Club since the age
of 21 (1953 to present).
He was considered a jack-
of-all-trades by his friends,
because he could fix or op-
erate most anything, big or
small, if given time to look it
over. He had made many true
and long-lasting friendships
throughout the years and will
truly be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife,
Inez Y. Muennink; his sons,
Darrell E. Muennink Jr. and
Joseph A. Johnston; daughters,
Tara LeCi Cooper and hus-
band, Gregory and Jazmine R.
Johnston; grandchildren, Tyler
Muennink and wife, Megan,
Aspen Cooper and Autumn
Cooper, and Nicholas Dam-
eron; great-grandchild, Colton
Muennink; sister-in-law, Bar-
bara Dubose; brother-in-law,
Noell Crossland and wife Pat;
uncles, aunts, cousins and nu-
merous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Nicho-
las Dameron, Alvin Santle-
ben Jr., Carl Santleben, Larry
Muennink, Richard Muennink,
Clyde Muennink and David
Montgomery. Honorary bear-
ers were Edward Duderstadt,
AlidorThienpont, Larry “Herk”
Hibbs, Bruce Saathoff, Don
Haglund, Cyril Van Damme,
NAS Assistant Lire Chief Tony
Garcia and the members of
Corpus Christi NAS Lire De-
partment’s A-Shift.
Luneral service was Aug. 20 at
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hon-
do. Interment was in Castroville
Community Cemetery.
Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, Hondo
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug. 22, 2013
Teresa Arriaga Montanez
Teresa Arriaga Montanez,
age 75 of Hondo, passed
away August 20,
2013.
Born in Nueva
Rosita, Coahui-
la, Mexico, Oct.
15, 1937, she
was the daugh-
ter of Jose and
Carmen Delga-
do Arriaga.
She was a
homemaker, a
loving mother
and wonderful
grandmother.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband,
Santos Montanez; and sib-
lings, Thomas Arriaga, Con-
cepcion “Concha” Rabago
and Juan Arriaga.
Survivors include her
daughters, Gabriela Mon-
tanez of Hondo, Araceli
Villareal and husband, Alex
of San Antonio, Santa Mon-
tanez of Pleasanton; son,
Gabriel Montanez and wife,
None of Hondo;
six grandchil-
dren; broth-
ers and sisters,
Anna Salazar,
Velia Ruiz, Rosa
Chacon, Victor
Arriaga, Jose
“Pepe” Arriaga,
Guadalupe Cas-
tro and Severo
Arriaga, all of
Mexico.
Visitation is
6-8 p.m. tomor-
row (Fri.), Aug. 23, at Guinn-
Horger Funeral Home Cha-
pel, with a Rosary recited at
7 p.m.
Funeral service is 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, at St.
John the Evangelist Catho-
lic Church. Interment will
be in Hondo Cemetery,
Oakwood Section.
Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, Hondo
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug. 22, 2013
Teresa A. Montanez
Col. Jack P. Blomgren, retired
Col. Jack P. Blomgren
(USAF, retired), of San Anto-
nio, passed away
Aug. 17,2013.
He was born
May 25, 1929,
in Minneapolis,
MN. In 1956, he
married Caro-
lyn Marie Beane
in Sioux City, IA.
They had three
children, Jack
Philip II, Nancy
Marie and Di-
ane Renee.
After flying in
the Korean War,
North Vietnam, and various
assignments in the Eastern
U.S. and Europe, he retired
from the Air Force in 1974
and began his second ca-
reer as a commercial and
instructor pilot.
He married Suzi Gloria
Bullock in 1977. They spent
many happy years in Hen-
dersonville, NC, and Pen-
sacola, FL, before moving
to Air Force Village II in
December 2001.
He will long be remem-
bered for his ever-present
sense of humor, strong
friendships, ability to tell a
good joke, refreshing hon-
esty, neatness and attention
to detail, and his
skill in building
all things Heath-
kit - be it clock
radio, TV or or-
gan.
He is survived
by his son, Jack
Philip Blomgren
II and wife, He-
lene ofYuba City,
CA; daughters
Nancy Deming-
May and hus-
band, Joe of Car-
rollton, VA and
Diane Blomgren of Kampala,
Uganda; grandchildren, Jack
Deming of Charlottesville,
VA, Lauren Deming of Roa-
noke, VA, and Miller Dem-
ing of Carrollton, VA, and
Chantal Mai and Chloe Mia
Blomgren ofYuba City, CA.
Memorial service is 3 p.m.
tomorrow (Fri.), August 23,
in the High Flight Chapel at
Air Force Village II. Private
graveside service with Full
Military Honors will be held
August 23. The family suggests
memorials be made to the Na-
tional Stroke Association.
Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, Castroville
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug, 22, 2013
Col. Jack P. Blomgren
Armando Ybarra Gonzales
Armando Ybarra Gonza-
les, age 68, went to be with
the Lord August 15, 2013.
He is survived by his be-
loved wife, Margie Gon-
zales; son, Rick Gonzales;
daughters, Cordelia Salmon
and Griselda Trevino; nine
grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
The Rosary was recited
Aug. 16 at Hondo Funeral
Home. Funeral Mass was
celebrated Aug. 17 at St.
John the Evangelist Catho-
lic Church.
Hondo Funeral Home, Hondo
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug. 22, 2013
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Jimmie John Neuman
Jimmie John Neuman,
age 72 of Hondo, entered
rest August 18,
2013, in San
Antonio.
He was born
on Jan. 25,1941,
in Hondo. Jim-
mie was a lov-
ing father and
brother.
He served in
the Army Na-
tional Guard.
For many years
he worked for
Medina County
in the mainte-
nance depart-
ment. Hebegan
his career as a heavy equip-
ment operator and retired
in 2012 as a road and bridge
foreman in Precinct 2.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Joseph Fritz
and Lucille Rose Schneider
Neuman; wife, Barbara
Covey Neuman; brother,
Jerry Neuman; and sister-
in-law, Loraine J. Neuman.
He is survived
by his daughter,
Carolyn Neu-
man of Nava-
sota; brothers,
Wesley Neuman
and Charles J.
Neuman and
wife, Connie, all
of Hondo; dear-
est friend and
caretaker Lydia
Aguinaga of
Hondo; and nu-
merous nieces,
nephews and
other relatives.
Funeral ser-
vice was Aug. 21 at Tondre-
Guinn Funeral Home. Inter-
ment was in Hondo Cem-
etery. The family suggests
memorials be made to the
American Cancer Society or
a charity of one’s choice.
Paid Obituary
Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, Castroville
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug. 22, 2013
Jimmie John Neuman
Melton Tommy Canion
Melton Tommy Canion,
age 79 of Lytle, passed away
August 20, 2013 at home.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Darrel B.
and Cassie Halsey Canion;
brother, Jack Canion; sister-
in-law, Betty Canion; and
sister, Syble Courtney and
husband Ollie.
He is survived by his
wife, Corriene Canion of
Lytle; son Tommy Canion
of Lytle; daughters, Joan
Hartung and husband, Jack
of Hondo, Katy Delaney and
husband, Robert of Lytle;
grandchildren, Jack Har-
tung III, Robert Delaney Jr.,
Tara Wyrwick and John Del-
aney; great-grandchildren,
Raegan Hartung, Jacob and
Jacelyn Delaney, and Syd-
ney and Ryder Wyrwick;
brothers, Darrel Canion Jr.
and wife, Marian and Glen
Blackie Canion; sisters:
Gladys Harris and husband,
Jim, and Sue Canion; and
sister-in-law, Rose Canion.
Funeral service is 10 a.m.
tomorrow (Fri.), August 23,
in the Chapel of the Hurley
Funeral Home in Lytle. In-
terment was in Lytle Com-
munity Cemetery.
Hurley Funeral Home, Lytle
Hondo Anvil Herald, Aug. 22, 2013
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