Obituaries

Sep 1, 2019

Estella Kruse, 91, of New Braunfels, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in New Braunfels. She was born on March 29, 1928 to Alwine (Kuebel) and Gustav Elbel in Spring Branch. Estella grew up during the depression and worked hard on her family farm during her youth, only having shoes when it...

Aug 30, 2019

Paula Tavera Asencion, 89, of Seguin, was called to the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2019. Born on January 25, 1930 to Tomasa (Gomez) and Sisto Tavera in Seguin, where she remained a lifetime resident. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she served as a Guadalupana for over 68 years. She will...

Aug 21, 2019

Samuel R. Urdialez Sr.,79, of Seguin, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin. He was born December 20, 1939 in Kingsbury to Sofia (Reyes) and Manuel Urdialez. Samuel retired from Acme Brick after 45 years of service. He was the former owner of La Cabana restaurant in Seguin and a 60-year member of Bethel...

Jul 26, 2019

Myrtle Taylor Baker of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born to Albert Calhoun Taylor and Mabel E. Hargreaves Taylor on March 26, 1928 in Menard, Texas.

Myrtle is preceded in death by both of her parents, siblings, Ophelia Fink, Clinton Taylor, William Edison Taylor...

Jul 18, 2019

Edith Dorothy Poe passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the age of 86.  She was born in Chillicothe, Texas on March 17, 1933 to William Guy Melton and Daisy Dorothy Melton.

Edith is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Clyde William Poe.

Survivors include son:  James Edward Poe and...

Jul 15, 2019

Lorraine Sanders Richey died July 15, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born November 5, 1923, in Montgomery, Texas, to Lee Ella Riley Sanders and Robert Sanders. She grew up in Voth, a small lumber town near Beaumont, attending elementary school there and graduating from Beaumont High School. She went to Lamar Jr. College, graduating in 1942....

Jul 8, 2019

Maria Luz Flota of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the age of 64. She was born to J. Jesus Cervantes and Audencia Chavez De Cervantes on June 1, 1955 in Silao, Guanajuato Mexico Maria is preceded in death by both of her parents; and her three sisters, Juana, Guadalupe and Eugenia....

Jun 30, 2019

Michael “Bubba” Taylor, 21, of Cibolo, died Sunday, June 30, 2019. Michael was born on May 8, 1998 to Amanda (Floyd) and Perry Taylor in San Antonio. Michael was an avid participant in Drag Racing. From under the hood and all around the car, to behind the wheel and flying down the track. The only thing he loved more...

Jun 28, 2019

Jackie Marie Hardy age 58 of Geronimo, Texas passed away June 28, 2019.  She was born January 20, 1961 in Seguin, Texas daughter of Janie Lee Owens. Jackie will always be remembered for her caring and loving nature and her infectious sense of humor.  She had a never give up attitude and was a fierce animal advocate.  However, nothing...

Jun 24, 2019

Sulema Lynn Crabtree, 24, of Seguin, passed away Monday June 24, 2019 at University Hospital in San Antonio. Sulema was born December 26, 1994 in Seguin. She attended San Antonio College in pursuit of a career as a medical assistant. Sulema was very technically inclined and a whiz with phones and computers. She will be remembered for her fierce...

Jun 15, 2019

Cynthia Dawn Morley- Rodriguez, 62, of Seguin, passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, Texas.

Cynthia was born on August 6, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Billy and Joan “Nan” Morley. Cynthia will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandma and especially for her cooking and love for her...

Jun 10, 2019

Catherine “Cathy” Theresa Ferguson Martin, 82, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, Texas.  She was born on June 23, 1936 in Las Gallinas, Texas.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma (Kempen) & John...

Jun 7, 2019

Juana “Cuna” Magana Moreno was born February 8, 1927 in Seguin, Texas and passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2019 at the age of 92. Juana was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a devoted Catholic. She enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, collecting spiritual statues and was a loving homemaker. Juana enjoyed watching her western shows and...

Jun 2, 2019

Alphonso "Buelito" Rincon was born on November 20, 1950 to Maria and Crispin Rincon in Seguin, Texas. He passed away Sunday June 2nd at home on his farm, Casablanca, on the same land he learned to cultivate crops, raise cattle, and started a family. Alphonso had a voracious appetite for knowledge and was an avid reader. His inquisitiveness was...

May 30, 2019

Ronald Frederick Jefferies, Sr. passed away May 30, 2019 following a brave battle against Cancer. Ronnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 2, 1940 to John and Glenna Jefferies. He was the second of four sons. The family relocated to San Antonio when he was twelve and eventually moved to New Braunfels where he graduated from New Braunfels...

May 19, 2019

Alene Hensel, 66, of San Antonio, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born September 15, 1952 in Seguin, to Wilma Amalia (Ermel) and Alfred Adolf Gustar Hensel. Alene was an avid reader and enjoyed embroidery, sewing, crochet and needlepoint. She was a long-time member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio.

She is survived by...

May 17, 2019

Rena Anna Reimann Dreyer, age 99 of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was blessed with a long and wonderful life and always put her family first. Mrs. Dreyer was born on the Reimann family dairy farm in Converse, Texas on April 5, 1920. She met...

May 10, 2019

Carmela Valdez, 91, of New Braunfels, died Thursday May 10 2019. Carmela was born May 7, 1928 near San Rafael, Mexico to Sara (Trevino) and Santos Alejandro. Carmela enjoyed cooking and sewing and will be remembered for her adoration and focus of her family. She is survived by her sons; Arnulfo Valdez III of Rosanky, Jose Luis Valdez of...

May 9, 2019

Glenn Owen Short, 79, of Seguin, died Thursday May 9, 2019 at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin. He was born August 6, 1939 in Stowe, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth (Fizz) and Edward Short. Glenn was an aircraft mechanic and retired United States Air Force Veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church...

May 6, 2019

Clara Lee Miller, 88, of Seguin, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 4, 1931 in Gonzalez, to Bernice (Gonzales) and Virgil Taylor Sr. Clara was a Homemaker and enjoyed yard work and gardening, outdoor activities and cooking. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and Big Granny. Clara is survived by...