Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County

Dorothy Janell Schriewer

Dorothy Janell Schriewer

Jul 20, 2026

Dorothy Janell Schriewer, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on July 20, 2026. Dorothy was born on September 16, 1933, in Seguin, Texas, to Dora (Mordhorst) and Val Schriewer.

Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Seguin High School where she enjoyed being a member of the Matador Band. 8 days after her high school graduation, she married the love of her...

Kathleen "Kathy" Engler

Kathleen "Kathy" Engler

Jul 20, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Engler

September 6, 1942 – July 20, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Kathleen "Kathy" Engler, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, who left us peacefully on July 20, 2026. Kathy was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. Born on September 6, 1942, in Seguin, Texas to...

Shirley Schneider

Shirley Schneider

Jul 13, 2026

Shirley Schultze Schneider, age 90, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Shirley was born on June 10, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, to Erwin and Viola (Wieters) Schultze.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Eden Home in New Braunfels, Shirley found her true calling caring for the elderly. She served her residents with unwavering compassion, treating...

Kenneth Evans

Kenneth Evans

Jul 13, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Honore Walter Evans, age 84 of Seguin, Texas passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada to Rosa Marie (Cote) and Kenneth Merrill Evans. At the age of six, he and his family moved to Montana where he grew up until graduating from Shelby High School.

After many years...

Ray Charles Franklin Jr.

Ray Charles Franklin Jr.

Jul 12, 2026

Ray Charles Franklin Jr, age 56 of Seguin, passed on July 12, 2026. Ray was born on March 26, 1970, in Seguin, Texas to Ray Franklin Sr and Patricia (Gonzales) Franklin.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronnie Cleve Franklin, Sr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years Tien Franklin; daughter, Trisha Marie Franklin; son, Andrew...

David Elliott Ivey

David Elliott Ivey

Jul 11, 2026

David Elliott Ivey, age 73 of Nixon, passed away on July 11, 2026. David was born in Gonzales County, Texas on December 8, 1952, to Florene Odell (Brown) and Braxton Owen Ivey.

David was a graduate of Nixon High School, class of ’72. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a welder in the oil...

Glenda Marie Jennings

Glenda Marie Jennings

Jul 9, 2026

Glenda Marie Jennings, affectionately known as "G," passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 69.

Born on October 18, 1956, to Bessie Hanselman and Glenn Wykes, Glenda lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering love for her family. She proudly served her country in the United States Army before dedicating much of her life...

Wayne T. Brantley

Wayne T. Brantley

Jul 6, 2026

Wayne T. Brantley, age 70 of Seguin, passed away on July 6, 2026. Wayne was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 23, 1956, to Ann (Tice) and William Elzy Brantley.

From the age of six, Wayne grew up as a self-proclaimed river rat along Lake McQueeney. He attended Navarro Schools and was a 1975 graduate of Navarro High School. When...

Mary Leah Ross

Mary Leah Ross

Jul 6, 2026

Mary Leah Ross, age 83 of Seguin, passed away on July 6, 2026. Mary was born on January 18, 1943, in Houston, Texas to Sadie (Guarino) and Sam Lefkowitz.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judith Hillery and husband Dick.

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, James “Chuck” Ross; son, James Colllins Ross IV, and...

Henry "Hank" Hodgkins

Henry "Hank" Hodgkins

Jul 4, 2026

LCDR Henry Adelbert “Hank” Hodgkins, Jr., USN (Ret.) age 79 of Seguin, passed away on July 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Hank was born on October 20, 1946, in Bangor, Maine, to Geraldine Margaret (Viera) and Henry Adelbert Hodgkins, Sr.

Hank proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1991. He served in submarines,...

Mario Anthony Bencomo

Mario Anthony Bencomo

Jun 30, 2026

Mario Anthony Bencomo, better known as “Ben Damonster”, age 45, passed away on June 30, 2026. Mario was born in Seguin, Texas on January 6, 1981, to Alicia Belmarez Bencomo. He is survived by his daughter, Mia Brooklyn Bencomo; fiancé, Stephanie Hernandez; mother, Alicia Belmarez Bencomo; brother, Marcel Antonio Martinez; friend and former partner, Joanna Henderson; uncles, Raphael Bencomo and...

Lucy G. Ramos

Lucy G. Ramos

Jun 29, 2026

Lucy G. Ramos, age 91, of Seguin, passed away on June 29, 2026. Lucy was born in San Marcos, Tx on March 4, 1935, to Carmen (Cantu) and Roman Gonzales.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ramon Gonzales, Jr. and Cora Hernandez.

Survivors include her loving husband of 74 years, Martin S. Ramos; children, Martiano G. Ramos, Jr....

Albert Zipp

Albert Zipp

Jun 26, 2026

Albert Robert Zipp, Jr., age 93 of Seguin, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2026. Albert was born in Guadalupe County on January 21, 1933, to Emilie Sophie (Fischer) and Albert Emil Zipp.

He attended Seguin Independent School District beginning at McQueeney Elementary School and graduating from High School, Class of 1950. He also attended Texas Lutheran College.

On...

Ismael P Herrera

Ismael P Herrera

Jun 23, 2026

Ismael Herrera, age 87, of Seguin, passed away on June 23, 2026. Ismael was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Rosalio Herrera and Maria del Refugio Perez Herrera. Ismael married Rosa Perez of Monterrey, Mexico on August 13th, 1974, in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Aurelio, his parents, and his siblings, Margarita, Lydia and Amelia.

He is...

Janet Reeves

Janet Reeves

Jun 21, 2026

“Our Beautiful Mom, Mimi, and Friend”

Janet Reeves, age 55, of Kingsbury, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2026.

Janet was born on April 26, 1971, in Lockhart, Texas, to Linda Sue Hebbe Taft and Lee Roy Woods, Jr. From the very beginning, Janet had a big heart, a bright smile, and a way of making people feel like family the moment...

Linda Perkins

Linda Perkins

Jun 21, 2026

Linda Sue Watson Perkins, age 75 of New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Seguin, passed away on June 21, 2026. Linda was born in Odessa, Texas on May 21, 1951, in Odessa, Texas to Helen Louise (Brinks) and Kiles Hershel Watson.

Linda is preceded in death by her daughter Krissy, her parents, and her brother, John Watson.

Survivors include her son, Robert Perkins;...

Antonio "Tony" Herrera

Antonio "Tony" Herrera

Jun 19, 2026

Antonio “Tony” Herrera, age 73 of Seguin, passed away on June 19, 2026. Tony was born on March 15, 1953, in Seguin, Texas, to Nieves (Chavez) and Pedro Herrera.

Tony will be remembered as one of the service mangers at Soechting Motors for more than 40 years.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Herrera, and his parents.

Survivors...

Carolyn Perrill

Carolyn Perrill

Jun 18, 2026

Carolyn Faye Perrill, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2026. Carolyn was born on October 8, 1942, in Ada, Oklahoma to Vada Bell (Dyer) and Jesse James Sawyer.

Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Duncanville High School. She graduated from Nursing School at St.Paul Hospital in Dallas and began her 30 plus years as an LVN. She...

Jimmy Doyle Johnson

Jimmy Doyle Johnson

Jun 16, 2026

Jimmy D. Johnson, age 84 of Seguin, TX, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born in Etowah, AR on November 24, 1941, to the late Stella (Dixon) and Gurry Johnson.

Jimmy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing. He was a talented woodworker with a gift for creating beautiful and meaningful pieces. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan....

Carl "Bubba" Eckhardt

Carl "Bubba" Eckhardt

Jun 16, 2026

Carl “Bubba” Eckhardt was born on August 2, 1964, to Colleen Davis Eckhardt and Carl “Doug” Eckhardt. He is preceded in death by his loving parents and grandparents. Bubba is survived by his 3 beautiful daughters, Ashley (Nicholas), Shelby, and Lauren (Braeden) who he shared with Rebecca; 4 grandsons Henry, Cooper, Finn, and Dawson; his brother Troy (Sharlene); nephew Remington...