All Obituaries

Margaret Amelia Thoennes Shoemaker was born on November 22, 1941 in Bloomington, Illinois to Wilbur and Elsie Thoennes. She was called to her Heavenly home on September 15, 2021, at the age of 79.  Margaret is survived by her children, Michael (Melina) Shoemaker, Alisa Shoemaker, Deanna Shoemaker, Teresa (Richard) Sanchez, Pamela Shoemaker,  her grandchildren, Kymberli (Stewart), Michael Jr., Stephanie, Victoria (Josh), David (Laura), Adam (Linda), Heather, Breanna, Airesty, Lexi,...

Eva Mae Hoecker, 88, of New Braunfels, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2021.  She was born on October 26, 1932 in St. Augustine, TX to Jessie and Anna Finn. Eva, a true Texan, was a passionate woman of integrity.  She was honest to the core and believed in always doing the right thing.  Eva was a clever woman, a thinker, who had many great ideas that she shared with her family.  If she found something that worked, she shared it with all of her...

William Thomas "Tommy" Skinner Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2021, at the age of 83. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 15, 2021, at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park in New Braunfels, Texas. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-379-2313

Kathy Urias Salazar of Seguin, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 46.  She was born on September 28, 1974 in Seguin, Texas to Alfredo Trevino Urias and Aurora (Dora) Soto Urias. She is preceded in death by her brother, Zeke Urias, and grandmother, Virginia Urias. Kathy is survived by her parents, Alfredo and Dora Urias; husband, Jesse Salazar III; children, Alyssa Rodriguez (Lazaro Sanchez), Brandon Urias, and her pride and joy, Katielya Salazar; brother,...

On August 31, 2021, Juan Roberto Fuentes, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas. He was born in Seguin, Texas on April 14th, 1967; He is preceded in death by his parents, Marciano and Josephina Fuentes and brother, Marciano Jr. Juan being an avid sports fan, he would often wear one his many baseball caps or jerseys from his massive collection. Juan's devotion was obvious and loyal for his favorite sport teams. Juan worked a faithful 25 years as a Machine Operator for VAM USA...

Joseph Dwayne Cline of Marion, Texas passed away on August 26, 2021 at the age of 37. He was born on June 26, 1984 in Anderson, South Carolina to Rickey Dwayne Cline and Margaret Brown Lee. Joseph is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby Joe and Mary Cline, and great-grandfather Joe Cline. He is survived by his son, Joseph Dwayne Cline Jr.; father, Rickey Dwayne Cline; mother, Margaret Lee of Anderson, South Carolina; sister, Tracy Medlock; grandmother, Effie Crowell; aunts,...

Peggy Zane Thompson, of Seguin, Texas passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the age of 71.  She was born on December 14, 1949 to Clyde Elton Hall and Mary Elizabeth Ellet. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Elizabeth Hall; sisters, Barbara Smith and Mary Hudgins; brothers, Harold Hall and Larry Hall, and nephew, Darrel Hudgins. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tommy Thompson; sons, Quint Thompson and Gannon Thompson (Tammy); grandsons, Dustin Thompson...

Gary Lynn Owens, age 62, of Geronimo, Texas passed away August 13, 2021. He was born November 21, 1958 in Seguin, Texas, son of Janie Lee Owens. Gary will always be remembered as a caring, loving person who worked hard and always put family first. He shared so many things with his family and friends such as his vast knowledge and love of hunting, firearms craftsmanship, music, nature, history and science. He loved animals and through the years brought home numerous strays to have a...

Manuel Valdez Bello, age 63, of Seguin, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born to Luis Valdez and Epifania Bello on March 4, 1958. Until his last breath, Manuel showed what being brave really meant. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, and grandfather. Manuel was a husband to Rosa Morales, and a father to Laura Valdez, Luis Valdez, Alma Valdez, Rosa Valdez, Jesus Valdez, Mayra Valdez, and Maria Valdez. Manuel was very dedicated to his marriage and his family....

Robert Lee Escalante, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 after a fierce battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Robert was born to parents, Gilbert and Alvina B. Escalante on October 12, 1952 in Lockhart, Texas.  Robert proudly served in the United States Army from 1976-1979. During his time in the Army, he served as a lineman, marksman, and he was an All Army Boxing champion. Robert later spent many years working as a welder and fabricator in Seguin, Texas. He was a...