Obituaries

Jun 11, 2025

Jun 6, 2025

Funeral services for Felipa G. Gomez., 93 of Seguin, will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Seguin, Texas. Interment will be at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park on Hwy 46, Seguin, Texas. Public visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a...

Jun 6, 2025

Margaret Louise Doubrava, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Floresville, TX, at Floresville Residence and Rehabilitation (Harmony Care of Floresville), after living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Margaret was born to Marge and Fritz Lehnhoff on March 21, 1958 in Bertram, Texas. She was a gradute of Pettus High School and later married Robert “Jr.”...

May 31, 2025

Lillie Shumway Schmidt, a cherished member of the Seguin community, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on July 28, 1924, in Houston, Texas, Lillie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and creativity.

From an early age, Lillie's passion for hairdressing bloomed as she cultivated her skills throughout Texas and Louisiana. Her talent...

May 28, 2025

Gilda Pauline Funk was born on June 10, 1952 to William Dilandro and Dollie Govett in Seguin, Texas. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Private family graveside services will be held at later date at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. 

May 28, 2025

Charles Robert Koehne, affectionately known as Charlie, was born on January 14, 1935, in Pittsburgh. He passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Seguin, leaving behind a legacy of love, bravery, and unwavering devotion to family.

Charlie served his country honorably as a Medic in the Army, embodying the spirit of service and dedication throughout his life. This commitment was...

May 26, 2025

Richard W. Reynolds passed from this life on May 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rick had been a musician and drummer since the age of 9. He studied percussion and drums at the Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA, and subsequently played with several groups, doing shows in various clubs and dance halls in and around San...

May 25, 2025

James “Jimmy” Gregory, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of strength, humor, and unwavering love. Born on October 31, 1956, to James F. Gregory and Marie Gregory in Sacramento, California. James lived a life centered around faith and family.

He shared his life with his beloved wife, Irma Gregory, and together they...

May 12, 2025

Linda Sue Ercanbrack Tiller passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Seguin, Texas. She was born on August 30, 1951, in Amherst, Texas to Gene and Jackie Ercanbrack.

Linda was an amazing homemaker, and she was the glue that held our family together. She was a beloved wife, mom, and nana.

Linda is survived by her children, Leah (William) Carroll of...

May 5, 2025

Ramona Gray was born on January 25, 1937, to Louie and Marie Fisher, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She had seven siblings (Marie, Leo, Polly, Jay, Bob, Virgil, and Mark), all of whom preceded her in death.

At age 10 her family moved from Hutchinson, Kansas to Tucson, Arizona in search of a more prosperous life. She attended grade school, junior high school,...

Apr 25, 2025

Lydia Urquiza Arriola peacefully passed away on Friday, April 25th, at the age of 96. She was born to Manuel Urquiza and Teresa Castillo Luna on March 25th, 1929, in Mackay, Texas.

Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Miguel Arriola, brothers Cruz Urquiza, Manuel Urquiza, and sister Dionisia Urquiza.

She is survived by sons James Rodriguez (Joyce), Raymond Arriola, Adrian...

Apr 25, 2025

Celia Blanco Herrera passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 87, in Seguin, Texas. She was born on January 4, 1938, in El Paso, Texas to Rafael Blanco and Maria Soledad (Venegas) Blanco.

In 1965, Celia married the love of her life, Daniel J. Herrera. Together, they nurtured a loving family. Celia worked for many years...

Apr 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Clavelito Ricky Soto was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on January 24, 1978, in Seguin, Texas, Clavelito was a beloved son to his mother, Dalia Hernandez-Soto, and father, Benancio Ricky Soto.

Clavelito’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and loyalty....

Apr 8, 2025

Written with love, by her husband, Clois E. Powell.

Mary Elizabeth Powell was a light for all of us. She was the glue that kept this family together. Mary was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on May 31, 1944 to Charles Leslie Fincher and Viola May (Dykes) Fincher. They moved to Westminster, California in 1959. I moved with my family to Huntington...

Apr 7, 2025

Doris Jean Silhan passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Boerne, Texas. She was born on March 8, 1946, to George James Silhan and Lorene Vallie Dukatnik in Levelland, Texas.

Doris was a proud Licensed Vocational Nurse, a vocation she embraced not merely as a career but as a calling to serve others. Her gentle spirit and nurturing heart inspired...

Apr 6, 2025

Nancy Yvonne Poovey Swanger, 91, died peacefully on April 6, 2025, while reading her newspaper – which comes as no surprise to those who knew her. She was a lifelong lover of words and stories and coloring books. Reading to her kids and grandkids was one of her biggest pleasures, and even years after they were grown, she was still...

Apr 2, 2025

We bid a loving farewell to John Lynch Starcke, a man devoted to family and a true friend, who departed from this world on April 2, 2025, at the age of 84.

John was born into a proud family heritage. He loved recounting tales about his well-known grandparents, Lalla Nolte Starcke and Hilmar Hugo Starcke, from the early 1900s when Seguin...

Mar 28, 2025

Anita Merle Berger passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Walter Elijah Boothe and Anna Mae Boothe on July 9, 1930.

Anita Merle Berger was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mom, aunt and grandma. Anita will always be thought of as a faithful servant of the Lord....

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Lou Reyes was a beloved wife, mother, and Momo during her 75 years of life. She passed away early Friday morning, on March 28th, 2025.

We will remember Mary Lou for her love of all things fabulous, her kind spirit, and the love she held for her family. She was incredibly playful, and there was not a moment spent with...

Mar 25, 2025

Jack Winston Fowler, a lifetime resident of La Vernia, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas.

Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Betty Fowler; son, Shawn Fowler; grandson, Josh Fowler; mother, Clara Sammons; sisters, Delores Fowler and Charles Lee Jones; and brother,...