All Obituaries

Jesus M. Gonzales of Seguin, Texas entered eternal rest on January 17, 2022. He was born on August 23, 1929 in Ecleto, Texas to Tomas and Adela (Moreno) Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Gonzales; daughter, Janie Juarez; brothers, Reyes, Pablo, and Ricardo Gonzales, and companion, Raquel Avalos. He is survived by his daughters, Estella Salazar (Rudy) and Norma Emerson; son-in-law, Jesse Juarez; grandchildren, Gerry Lynn Juarez, Gary Juarez (Sophia), Rudy Salazar III,...

Carolyn Zimmerman entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born to Soddie and Adeline Burkett on December 7, 1947 in Seguin, Texas. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Soddie and Adeline Burkett, her brother Soddie Burkett Jr. and her sister Geraldine Burkett. She is survived by her husband Oscar Zimmerman, her children Kari McKay, Christi Gautreaux, and Tammy Marley. She is further survived by her nine grandchildren, Jessica, Danielle, and...

Leon "Jiggs" Mrazek, 95, of Kingsbury, Texas, passed away at home on January 7, 2022, his birthday, due to complications from lung cancer. Jiggs was born in Holman, Texas to Frieda Breithaupt Mrazek and August Mrazek. As a teen, Jiggs spent his time working as a farmhand, playing baseball and dominoes. When he turned 18 in 1945, Jiggs was drafted into the Army and shipped out, joining American forces that were gathered for the invasion of Japan. After the bombing of...

John Sherman Engelke, 66, of Seguin, Texas passed away on December 22, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 13, 1955 in Seguin, Texas to Clarence and Dorothy Engelke. He is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Keller Engelke, his brothers Jerry Engelke and Jimmy Engelke, and his parents Clarence Engelke and Dorothy Engelke. He is survived by his children Stuart Engelke and wife Courtney Engelke, Cat Heidgerken and husband John Heidgerken, and Karson Engelke, his...

Ruby Grimm Nolte, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2021. She was a blessed wife, mom, Oma, sister, aunt & friend who will be greatly missed by all. Ruby married the love of her life and best friend Arthur Nolte on February 19, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1999. Ruby was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for years, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary for years. She loved cooking for everyone, gardening, flowers and playing Bingo. Ruby was also preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Lee Botts peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born to Leland Botts and Amalia Enriquez on June 2, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. Dorothy is preceded in death by her son, Michael Anthony Barsenas Sr., and parents, Leland and Amalia Botts. She is survived by her spouse, John Perkovich; granddaughter, Rianna Lopez; grandson, Michael Anthony Barsenas Jr.; great granddaughter, Aubrey Lopez; sisters, Carolyn, Lorraine, Dolores, Deborah,...

Felicia A. Hernandez Scheel, age 59, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Felicia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nelton Scheel, Jr. She is survived by her parents, Felix and Guadalupe (Lupy) Hernandez; sister, Deborah Hernandez and spouse Sandra Bravo; brother, J.R. Hernandez; and daughter, Brittany Nichole Scheel. She is also survived by many members of the Andres O. and Sara Garcia family; and the Justo J. and Erlinda Hernandez family. Felicia was born on June 16,...

Mrs. Elizabeth Hilda Julia Meyer Cogswell, age 94, died on November 29, 2021, peacefully with Arthur Vasquez and Gay by her side. The fourth child, born on February 23, 1927 to Arthur and Adele Scheffel Meyer, west of Seguin, Texas. Libby was raised on her maternal grandfather’s farm and attended the Scheffel School off of Stagecoach Road. Libby worked in upholstery, dairy, grocery, dress shop, and running a small Security Service Base Exchange on Kelly AFB. Her hobbies included...

Dorothy Bridges, age 95, passed away on December 9, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1926, in Leek, England to Edwin Phillips and Elsie (Taylor) Phillips. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Freddie Bridges whom she met during World War II. She was a war bride. She is also preceded in death by her parents, by her brother, James, and by her daughter-in-law, Judy. Left to cherish her legacy are her sons Derek Bridges and Keith Bridges; granddaughters, Rebecca Ann Bridges Lowe and her...

The Christmas Service of Remembrance was held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Hosted by Goetz Funeral Home and Palmer Mortuary.