Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Holly Harper Goodman, 73 of Seguin, Texas passed away on February 1, 2024.

Holly was born on November 28, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, to Mabel (Kennedy)

Harper Garberick and Harvey Harold Harper. Holly graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in 1968, Holly worked as a Credit Manager in the building material industry.  She served...

Jan 30, 2024

John Medina Cuellar, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on January 30, 2024.  John was born on November 19, 1936, in Cuero, Texas to Natalia (Medina) and Juan Rivera Cuellar.

He was a graduate of Cuero High School and Southwest Texas State University. During the Korean Conflict, he proudly served his country as a gunner's mate in...

Jan 29, 2024

IIra Brooks, Jr., age 68 of Seguin, passed away January 29, 2024. Ira was born December 18, 1955, in Seguin, Texas to Virgie Lee (Rainey) and Ira Brooks, Sr.

Ira attended LaVernia ISD and then St. Peter Claver in San Antonio where he graduated. Afterward, he attended St. Philip's College. He had a happy childhood and was...

Jan 28, 2024

Lotte Renee Reams McFarland

Renee McFarland, age 77 of Kingsbury, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on January 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her family and friends after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was born in Rocksprings, Texas on January 26, 1947, where she spent her early years living...

Jan 25, 2024

Marena Johanna Schubert Evola, age 84 of Geronimo, Texas passed away on January 25, 2024.  Marena was born on October 2, 1939 in New Braunfels, Texas to Selda B. (Dietert) and Martin B. Schubert.

Marena, or as she was affectionately known to all in the Geronimo area, "Miss Renie" graduated high school and joined the Army where...

Jan 21, 2024

Alex Manuel Rodriguez, age 24 of Seguin, passed away on January 21, 2024.   Alex was born on January 7, 2000 in Seguin, Texas to Corina Sanchez and Cesar Rodriguez.

Alex is preceded in death by his uncle, Robert Sanchez.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Justyne Martinez; children, Jax Stone, Aricelly, and Jaylani Rodriguez; mother, Corina Sanchez;...

Jan 19, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lisa Gaye Shelley Shelton

Lisa Gaye Shelley Shelton, a devoted wife, mother, and dedicated teacher, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024, in Seguin, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and a profound commitment to education.

Lisa spent 14 years as a passionate and devoted teacher, leaving an...

Jan 15, 2024

Angela Arlene Awtrey, age 82 of Junction, passed away on January 15, 2024.  Angela was born on December 14, 1941 in Menard, Texas to Mary Vieve (Smith) and John Richard Bailey.

Throughout her life Angela enjoyed painting, gardening and riding horses.  Everyone she knew tried to get their hands on her paintings.  Her talent was exceptional.  She...

Jan 13, 2024

Chelsea N. Machado, age 27 of Seguin, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born July 2, 1996 in Seguin, Texas to, Gregorio Machado Jr., and Monica (Garcia) Machado.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Louise and Enrique Garcia, as well as her great-grandmother, Micaela Rodriguez.

Survivors include her father,...

Jan 11, 2024

Katherine Lynn "Kathy" Fealy Matalik, age 74 of Seguin, passed away on January 11, 2024.  Kathy was born on December 20, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Doris Jane (Manak) and Michael Joseph Fealy.  She was raised in Kingsville and attended Texas A & I in Kingsville (now A & M) receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Biology.

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Jan 11, 2024

Jeanne Reavis, age 89 of Seguin, formerly of McAllen and Kerrville, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024.  Jeanne was born on August 28, 1934 in McCook, Texas to Magdalena (Labus) and Izydor Gawlik.

Jeanne will be remembered working at McAllen State Bank from 1967 to 1988.  She loved collecting birds, painting, sewing and baking....

Jan 9, 2024

Lucille Caldwell, age 83 of Johnson City, formerly of Guadalupe County, passed away on January 9, 2024. Lucille was born at home in Seguin, Texas on May 27, 1940 to Elsie Marie (Dreibrodt) and Max Schlather.

Lucille was a homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed playing bingo with friends and reading to her great grandson Rowdy....

Jan 8, 2024

William "Willie" Skaggs, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on January 8, 2024.  Willie was born on November 9, 1963 in San Saba, Texas to Nelda (Rodgers) and George Skaggs.

Willie is preceded in death by his wife Connie Skaggs and his parents.

Survivors include his daughters, Tiffany Skaggs and Samantha Skaggs; grandchildren, Skyler Rizley,...

Jan 2, 2024

Edgar Allen Knodel, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on January 2, 2024.  Edgar was born in Guadalupe County, Texas to Lilly Mae (Seay) and Paul H. Knodel.  Born and raised in Seguin, Edgar was a 1955 graduate of Seguin High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army for a brief time.  Sarah Ann Elley...

Dec 30, 2023

Melvin Ernest Dojahn, age 94 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2023.  Melvin was born on September 10, 1929 in Karnes City, Texas, to Herman and Annie (Retzloff) Dojahn.

During his childhood, Melvin and his family moved around a lot due to farming and moving the cattle from place to place by wagon for grazing....

Dec 30, 2023

Christian "Chris" Krippner Jr. passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior and eternal rest on December 30, 2023. He met the challenges of his declining health over several years with resilience, dignity, and unwavering faith.

Chris was born on August 14, 1947 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Evelyn (Zak) and Christian Henry Krippner Sr. He graduated from...

Dec 27, 2023

Russell "Rusty" Eric Reininger, age 63 of Seguin, passed through death into eternal life in the early morning of December 27, 2023 after a courageous 7 month battle with cancer.

Rusty was born on May 26, 1960 in Seguin, Texas to Marlene Martha (Felsing) and James Edward Reininger.  Rusty grew up here in Seguin where he attended...

Dec 27, 2023

Ruby May "Maidie" Eckols, age 100 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2023.  She was born on February 28, 1923, in Elmina, Texas to Helen (Meece) and Jasper William Courtney.

She was a steadfast woman of faith who reflected Christ's love in her words and deeds.

She was a 1940 graduate of Livingston...

Dec 25, 2023

Brooke Nicole Kibble, age 28 of Seguin, passed away on December 25, 2023.  Brooke was born on February 10, 1995, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Aimee Nicole (Allison) and Rick Carl Duncan.

Everywhere Brooke went, people were drawn to her. Although it helped that she was absolutely stunning and had a smile that was impossible to ignore, what...

Dec 22, 2023

Josiah Aiden Hernandez, age 13, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023.  He was born on May 1, 2010 in Seguin, Texas to Rebekah Serna Hernandez and Arturo Hernandez.  Josiah was an 8th grader at Navarro Jr. High School.  He enjoyed playing football and running track.  With his outgoing personality and never meeting a stranger, Josiah felt...