Obituaries
Jacob David Smith Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dad, Jacob David Smith, Jr. He left this earth peacefully and we are comforted in knowing that because of his faith in Jesus, he was immediately taken to Heaven and is happily enjoying his reunion with many loved ones.
He cared profoundly for his family, cherishing every moment spent in their company....
Jane Clark Schneider
Jun 15, 2025
Jane Clark Schneider passed away peacefully on Sunday the 15th of June 2025 at the age of 91. Jane was born in Prestwick, Scotland in 1934 to Ivie and Pearl McCrorie. In 1964, Jane married the love of her life Louis Schneider and together they embarked on a life that would take her from her beloved Scotland on a 23...
John Leonard Futch
Jun 11, 2025
John Leonard Futch was born on February 17, 1943 and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Services honoring John will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin, Texas. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place...
Felipa Gonzales Gomez
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...
Margaret Louise Doubrava
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.”...
Lillie Shumway Schmidt
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...
Gilda Pauline Funk
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.
Charles Robert Koehne
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...
Richard Wayne Reynolds
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...
James Anthony Gregory
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...
Linda Sue (Ercanbrack) Tiller
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...
Ramona F. Gray
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,...
Lydia Urquiza Arriola
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...
Celia Blanco Herrera
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...
Clavelito Ricky Soto
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....
Mary Elizabeth Powell
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...
Doris Jean Silhan
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...
Nancy Yvonne Poovey Swanger
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...
John Lynch Starcke
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...
Anita Merle Berger
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....