Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy Lee "Dottie" Vogel Kallies, age 88 of Belmont, passed away on October 28, 2023.  Dorothy was born on November 9, 1934, in New Braunfels, Texas to      Virginia Margarite (Wagner) and Herbert Vogel.

Upon her mother's death at age 6, she was raised by her great-aunt Fannie Ellis and great-uncle Howell Ellis in eastern Guadalupe County. She...

Oct 27, 2023

Brayden Patrick Gregg, age 20 of Seguin, passed away on October 27, 2023. He loved to weld, and fish, and loved to be with his family and friends. He was funny, smart, kind, compassionate, selfless and so loved.

Brayden was born on December 6, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas, to Robin Diane (Rigdon) and Christopher Charles Gregg....

Oct 26, 2023

Micaela "Mickie" Urdiales, age 79 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away October 26, 2023.

Micaela was born on September 29, 1944, in Pearsall, Texas to Jesus and Marie T. Gutierrez.

Micaela is preceded in death by her loving parents; daughter, Victoria Ana Lisa Urdiales, and siblings, George Gutierrez, Gloria Cano, and Felix Gutierrez.

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Oct 26, 2023

Clara Sue Brush, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on October 26, 2023.  Sue was born on November 12, 1942, in Hutchison, Kansas to Leota (Bowen) and Willoughby Blackard.

Sue retired from GBRA after 23 years of service.  She enjoyed her membership in the Zonta Club and playing Mahjong with her girlfriends.  Sue will be remembered as...

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia "Pat' Frank Cantu, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great- grandma went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023, at the age of 85.  Mrs. Cantu will lie in repose beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary with the family receiving family/friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

A rosary...

Oct 21, 2023

Marvin Wayne Smith age 82 of Seguin, Texas passed away peacefully at his home with family and friends around him on October 21, 2023. He was born January 6, 1941, to Essie Irene (Reeves) and Elmer L. Smith.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dalton Smith (Odessa), LeRoy Smith (Mary), and Paul Smith; sisters,...

Oct 16, 2023

Johanna "Jody" Green Schievelbein, age 87 of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, October 16, 2023. Jody was born on September 25, 1936, in Kingsbury to Martha Mae (Cockrill) and Tillman Jesse (T. J.) Green.  Jody was a graduate of Prairie Lea High School where she played basketball.  She served as a...

Oct 16, 2023

Delton Gene Elley age 72 of Seguin, Texas passed away on October 16, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1951, to Clinton and Delores Reiner Elley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his youngest sister Helen.

He was survived by his son Josh Elley, brothers, Clinton Sr. and wife Maggie, Jerome...

Oct 15, 2023

The Reverend Don Douglas Vlasak, age 94, passed away on October 15, 2023.  Visitation will begin on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Emanuel's Lutheran Church in Seguin followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Marcus Bigott officiating.  A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.  Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m....

Oct 14, 2023

Wilburn "Glynn" Russell, age 90, of Floresville, passed away on October 14, 2023. Born on November 3, 1932, in Wilson County Texas to Ima Iola (Hoggett) and Robert Herman Russell.   Glynn proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was a mason and a member of the Texas Lodge #8 AF & AM...

Oct 13, 2023

Beverlye was a vibrant, full-hearted mother and friend. She passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on October 13. Beverlye came into this world on June 7, 1921, by parents Edward B. Cox and Rena M. McBride in Lafayette, Louisiana. They moved as a family to Houston where she lived most of her life.

Oct 12, 2023

Ola Mae Baker, age 92, of Kingsbury, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was born February 20th, 1931 in Seguin, Texas to Roy and Viola (Adcock) Reneau.

She married Glenn H. Baker on October 15th, 1949. The two enjoyed their early years with their 4 boys, fishing on the San Marcos River at their camp house....

Oct 9, 2023

Melissa Lynn Williams, age 46 of Marion, passed away on October 9, 2023.  Melissa was born on November 4, 1976, in McComb, Mississippi, to Winnie Angeline (Jones) and Marcus J. Newman.

Melissa was a former nurse who took pride in taking care of her patients.  She was an avid animal lover, often rescuing animals in need.

Oct 9, 2023

Laretta Joy Schulze, age 59, of San Marcos, Texas passed away On October 9, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1964, to Irene G. (Braune) and Larry August Schulze.

Joy earned her B.S. in Biology from SWTSU.  She worked at a variety of jobs, including working at a bike shop, delivering bread products for Butter Crust...

Oct 9, 2023

Jesus "Jesse" G. Leal, age 91 of Seguin, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born on April 5, 1932, in Guadalupe County to Jose and Maria (Garza) Leal.

Jesse served on the Seguin City Council for ten years, from May 1960 - April 1970. He...

Oct 2, 2023

Donna Pruett, age 70 of Belmont, Texas, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on her birthday, October 2, 2023.  Donna was born on October 2, 1953, in Seguin, Texas to Genelda (Talley) and Lynn Pruett.

Donna graduated from Gonzales High School in 1971 and obtained her Bachelor of Science and Advertising Management degree from The...

Sep 28, 2023

Santos Leal Rodriguez, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on September 28, 2023.  Santos was born on November 1, 1945, in San Marcos, Texas to Emilia (Leal) and Ramon Rodriguez.

Santos is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Juanita Rodriguez, his brother, Pedro Rodriguez, Sr., niece, Mary Hernandez, nephew, Pedro Rodriguez, Jr., and brother-in-law, Gabriel...

Sep 23, 2023

Rayburn Frank Stavinoha, aged 78, of Seguin, passed away on September 23, 2023. Born on December 6, 1944, in Wharton, Texas, he was the beloved child of Celestina Antonia (Derrich) and Ladislav  "Laddie" Robert Stavinoha. Rayburn graduated with the Class of 1963 from East Bernard High School and later, in 1968, he proudly earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Sep 22, 2023

Adriane Nicole Niedorf Pierson, age 49 of San Antonio, passed away on September 22, 2023.  Adriane was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 6, 1974, to Frankie-Jo (Suggs) and Max (Rick) Niedorf.  Adriane graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word and later graduated with her Master's Degree in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio....

Sep 22, 2023

Trenton "Trent" Gary Phillips, age 22 of Seguin, passed away on September 22, 2023.  Trent was born on April 6, 2001, in Seguin, Texas to Tammie Lynn (Dove) and Walter Harold Phillips, III.

Trent is preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettye Dove.

Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy N. Buchanan; parents, Walter and Tammie...