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Joseph Samuel “Joe” Bubnich: May 21, 1935-July 1, 2026

Throughout his life he received many awards and decorations on the state and federal level; including a letter of honorable service from the U.S. president.

Joseph Samuel “Joe” Bubnich, born May 21, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 1, 2026, at a care facility in Kerrville, Texas.

Throughout his ninety-one years, Joe lived a life guided by steadfast principles and strength. He served his country in the USMC during Korea; retired as a supervisory special agent for the U.S. Justice Department, and served the State of Texas as a Colonel in the Texas State Guard. Throughout his life he received many awards and decorations on the state and federal level; including a letter of honorable service from the U.S. president. Joe’s passing marks the conclusion of a long life, characterized by service to others. With respectful remembrance, his journey is honored and his memory held with regard by all who knew him.

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Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM, Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with full military honors will follow at 1:30 PM, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Freeman-Fritz, Kerrville Pets Alive, the Big Fix or HSK would be greatly appreciated.

Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Kerrville Funeral Home. (830) 895-5111

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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