All Obituaries

Patsy Estes Creager passed away in Seguin, Texas, on September 26, 2022.  She was born on June 25, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas to Frank and Lyllian Estes. Her ancestors can be traced far back to pioneer days and several were involved in harrowing conflicts with Indians. Throughout her childhood, Patsy and her parents, along with little brother Jerry, enjoyed road trips from coast to coast and spent many happy days camping at Garner State Park.  As a young child Patsy chronicled her...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Josefine Marez, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  Josefine G. Marez, of Seguin, Texas, was born on April 3, 1932 and passed away at the age of 90. She is predeceased by her parents Joe Gonzales and Anita Cordova; her late husband of 50 years, Felipe Marez also from Seguin, Texas; her two sons Marciano Marez and Carlos Marez; her brothers Manual Gonzales and Marciano...

Harry van Velthoven passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on September 21, 2022, with his two daughters by his side at his daughter Judy’s home in Somerville, TX.  Harry was born on October 19, 1932, in Surabaya, Indonesia. The 6th of 7 children born to Karel van Velthoven and Dolly Abbink.  Harry lost his younger sister and both parents by the age of 10. Harry van Velthoven lived a very uncommon and adventurous life. From age 10 until 13, Harry and his remaining 5...

David Terrance Albrecht, 71, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home in Seguin, Texas with his loving wife of 53 years by his side. David was born in London, England on March 26, 1951 to Maxwell and Lois Albrecht. On December 20, 1969 he married the love of his life Glenda, he then joined the United States Air Force and retired after 22 years of service in the Medic field, he truly loved his country until his last breath. He later worked for Gary...

Carmen Nay, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 2, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home in Seguin, Texas. She was born on October 25, 1932 in Runge, Texas. She was the daughter of Thomas and Jael Dominguez. She is survived by her son, Van Howard; granddaughter Nikki Nay of Austin, Texas; and granddaughter Tirzah Biddinger of North Vernon, Indiana. She has two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Anna Biddinger and son-in-law, Chris Biddinger; she has two brothers...

Raye Marie Blount Elliott died on Monday, August 22nd, 2022. Her legacy is love – she loved generously and with gusto and was loved in return by all who knew her. Raye was born in Houston, Texas on July 2, 1935, to Reverend Raymond W. and Willie Marie Blount. She lived the first six and a half years of her life in relative peace, until the birth of her younger sister, Pamela Ann Blount Shurtleff, her first soul mate. Pamela lit up Raye’s life from the beginning with her spirit...

E.C. Turner peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born on July 22, 1939 in Seguin, Texas to Claude Allen Turner and Emma Laura Henze. E.C. is preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Sue Turner Deveau; parents, Claude and Emma Turner; brothers, Calvin Allen Turner and Douglas Clayton Turner. Left to honor his memory are his daughters, Tammy Turner, and Teresa Pardo (Juan Pardo Jr.); grandchildren, Justin Turner, Jessi Herbold, Heather Turner,...

Alicia Blaine peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 75. She was born to Manuel Ramon Aguilar and Anselma Obregon on July 17, 1947 in Seguin, Texas. Alicia is preceded in death by both of her parents; brother, Robert “Bobby” Aguilar; sister, Zulema Martinez; brother-in-law, Jerry Young; sister-in-law, Geneva “Kay” Aguilar, and aunt, Geneva “Keno” Martinez.  She is survived by her husband Robert Blaine; sons, Jerry...

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Arturo Castellanos left his earthly home to go to his eternal home on July 22, 2022 at the age of 81.  He was reunited with his heavenly family, his parents Manuel and Adela Robles Castellanos, his brother Oswald Castellanos and wife Cecilia, brothers Gilbert Castellanos and Ruben Castellanos and sister-in-law Sylvia D. Castellanos.  Arturo is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maria Guadalupe Castellanos; his son, Jason Arthur...

David C. Martinez peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born to Tanisla Martinez and Encarnacian Cordona on October 28, 1948 in Kenedy, Texas. David, a wonderful father of three, was a well known and very successful businessman. He was the owner of D.C. Martinez Roofing, and he proudly served others for many years. David was a wonderful man known for his sense of humor. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and especially enjoyed going fishing....