Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Xavier Cardenas, 58, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 4, 2022. He entered this world on April 4, 1963 in Nixon, Texas, born to Carlos and Angelita Cardenas.

He is survived by his wife San Juana (Janie) Cardenas; daughter Judy Barrientos; son-in-law Joshua Anderson; son-in-law Jake Stoker; daughter Stephanie...

Feb 3, 2022

Ruth Marie Kimball peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the age of 97. She was born to Thomas Segraves and Emma Niesler on November 11, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas.

Ruth is preceded in death by both of her parents, Thomas and Emma Segraves; her first husband, Clifford Stites, second husband, David “Bub” Kimball...

Jan 25, 2022

Capt. William M. Ayers, a retired shipping executive, died January 25, 2022 in Seguin, Texas at age 101 just 17 days before his 102nd birthday.

A native of Texas, Ayers was born February 11, 1920.  He attended Seguin High School, Texas Lutheran University, Texas A&M, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy. He joined the U.S. Merchant...

Jan 25, 2022

Lonnie Kirk Pence entered heaven and eternal rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 82.  He was born on December 18, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to his parents, Ralph and Marian Pence.  After high school, Lonnie joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served honorably from 1958 to 1962.  On May 31, 1962, Lonnie married Gailene...

Jan 24, 2022

Lila Grant Meyer was born Lila Jo Grant on January 26, 1925, in a rural farmhouse near Dixon, Kentucky, in Webster County, the oldest of four siblings to parents Joseph Stanley Grant (1903-1961) and Mary Magdalene Maxwell Grant (1907-1994), a farming family living in the country.  Joe Grant had hogs, pigs, cows, chickens, and horses, and grew crops of...

Jan 17, 2022

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...

Jan 16, 2022

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...

Jan 7, 2022

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,...

Dec 22, 2021

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.

Dec 20, 2021

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...

Dec 14, 2021

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...

Dec 9, 2021

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...

Dec 4, 2021

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...

Dec 3, 2021

Isabel Sandoval, age 75, of Seguin passed away on December 3, 2021. She was the daughter of George DeLeon and Eloisa Ibarra. Isabel was married to the late Jose Davila Sandoval and together they were blessed with 7 Children.

Isabel is preceded in death by her brother, Manuel Deleon, sisters, Macaria DeLeon and Pancha De Leon and...

Dec 2, 2021

Shirley Humphreys, 86, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 2, 2021 after a 5- year battle with various illnesses. She was born in Childress, Texas on March 8, 1935. She lived most of her life in Seguin, Texas where she was a part of The Elks Lodge, and an active member in the community. She will be...

Nov 29, 2021

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...

Nov 26, 2021

Katherine Ann Mair, age 74, passed away on November 26, 2021. Katherine was born on July 10, 1947 in San Antonio, TX to Lloyd and Ora Lee Mair. Katherine graduated from John Marshall High School and studied Medical Records at Southwest Texas State. She began her career at Community Hospital and the Robert B. Green hospital campus and worked...

Nov 19, 2021

Vonette “V-Jay” Hernandez entered eternal rest on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 45. She was born to Victor Hernandez and Maria Yolanda Asencion on September 13, 1976 in Seguin, Texas.

Vonette is preceded in death by her father, Victor Hernandez; grandmother; Adela Hernandez; grandparents; Tomas and Paula Ascension; uncle, Francisco Hernandez; aunt Feliz Asencion....

Nov 15, 2021

Alwin Fritz Schaefer peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday November 15, 2021 at the age of 93.

Alwin is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Irene Anna Marckwardt, and parents Alwin A. and Viola Schaefer, brothers; Howard and Louis, and sister Thelida (Moeller).

He is survived by his daughter, Dawn and...

Nov 15, 2021

Joe J. Schumann passed peacefully into rest and rejoined his dearly departed wife on November 15, 2021, at the age of 89. Family and friends were at his side.

Joe was preceded in death by Elaine his wife of 49 years, his parents Alfred and Sophie Schumann, brothers Alfred, Valentine, David, and Benny, sister Margaret Fey, brother-in-law...