Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County

Allen Jett

Allen Jett

Jun 3, 2023

After a hard-fought battle with a lengthy illness, Herbert Allen Jett, 78, of Seguin, Texas went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Seguin.  While growing up in East Tennessee, Allen attended Childs Memorial Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus as his savior.  Later he attended both...

Donald Lee Roth Jr

Donald Lee Roth Jr

Jun 3, 2023

Donald Lee Roth, Jr., age 64 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2023.  Donald was born on October 30, 1958, in Springdale, Arkansas to Patricia Ann Hays and Donald Lee Roth, Sr.  He grew up in Springdale and was a 1977 graduate of Springdale High School.

He proudly served his country for fourteen years in...

Rhonda Lee Schmidt

Rhonda Lee Schmidt

Jun 2, 2023

Rhonda Lee Schmidt, age 76, of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2023. Rhonda was born in Reading, PA on June 23, 1946, to Paula (Wieding) and George Mays.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Hunter Mays.

Survivors include her three sons, Eric Schmidt (Cheryl),...

Yolanda Aviles Garcia

Yolanda Aviles Garcia

Jun 1, 2023

Yolanda Aviles Garcia, age 68, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born in Seguin on April 13, 1955, to Trinidad (Morales) and Felix Aviles.

Yolanda was born in Seguin and raised in Geronimo. She met her husband Socorro and moved to Nixon, Texas in the early 1970s where they lived until they...

Edward Diaz Castillo

Edward Diaz Castillo

May 31, 2023

Edward Diaz Castillo, age 95 of Zorn, Texas, was called home on May 31, 2023. Edward was born on August 12, 1927, in Temple, Texas to Paula (Diaz) and Ernest Castillo.

In his early years, Edward attended Allen Military Academy where he learned & developed a love for the sport of boxing. His proficiency in this sport...

Julia Land

Julia Land

May 30, 2023

Julia Moore Land, age 94, of Seguin passed away on May 30, 2023.  She was born on June 16, 1928, in Falfurrias, Texas to Samuel Fulton Moore and his wife Etta Hooper Moore.

Julia enjoyed a successful career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company working her way up the corporate ladder, serving as Chief Operator in Seguin and...

Jose Francisco Soto

Jose Francisco Soto

May 29, 2023

Jose Francisco Soto, age 69 of Seguin, Texas passed away on May 29, 2023. Jose was born on May 12, 1954, in Seguin, Texas to Paula (Ramirez) and Juan Soto.

A full obituary and service are pending at this time.

Devona M. Hungerford

Devona M. Hungerford

May 28, 2023

Devona M. Hungerford age 97 of Seguin, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1926, in Alliance Nebraska to Carn and Hattie (Pyle) Eaton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Robert R. Hungerford, her brothers, Adrian Eaton and Gary Eaton and, wife Louise.

Survivors include...

Larry Frank Shanafelt

Larry Frank Shanafelt

May 26, 2023

Larry Frank Shanafelt, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on May 26, 2023.  Larry was born in Stamford, Texas on February 10, 1947, to Minnie Blanche (Rivers) and Frank Edward Shanafelt.

When Larry was in the 6th grade, the Shanafelt family moved to Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper in 1965 and then...

Dennis Lynn Kraft

Dennis Lynn Kraft

May 26, 2023

Dennis Lynn Kraft, a beloved husband, son, brother, stepfather, and grandfather went home to our Heavenly Father on May 26, 2023, at the age of 57.

Lynn, as he was known to those who loved him, was born on September 9, 1965, in New Braunfels to Dennis N. Kraft and Judy Cleveland Kraft.

Lynn graduated...

Karen Niedorf

Karen Niedorf

May 20, 2023

Karen J. Niedorf, age 63 of Gonzales, passed away on May 20, 2023.   Karen was born on January 14, 1960 in Abilene, Texas to Valeta Joan (Hoermann) and Eugene Rimmer.

Karen will be remembered for her big Texas size heart!  She never met a stranger and was always giving to help others.  She was especially passionate about...

Scott Goerlich

Scott Goerlich

May 19, 2023

Frederick Scott Goerlich of Richmond, TX, 70, died unexpectedly of natural causes on May 19, 2023, at his home on Lake McQueeney in Texas. He was born on March 19, 1953, in Houston, TX, son of Emile Richard Goerlich, and Harriet Hall Goerlich.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Richard Goerlich and Harriet Hall...

John Henry Wieding

John Henry Wieding

May 19, 2023

John Henry Wieding, age 70 of Seguin, passed away on May 19, 2023.  John was born on September 12, 1952, in Seguin, Texas.  He was a 1971 graduate of Seguin High School.  John retired after 30 years, with SMI now CMC where he worked as a maintenance mechanic.

John loved everything outdoors, especially hunting.  He loved welding...

Sandra Kay Gingrich Hollamon

Sandra Kay Gingrich Hollamon

May 18, 2023

Our beautiful mother, granny, and friend, Sandra Kay Gingrich Hollamon went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 18, 2023, at the age of 88.

Sandra was born in Kansas City, Missouri on Sept 7, 1934, and spent time growing up and moving to different towns with her parents...

Maria Louisa Medrano

Maria Louisa Medrano

May 17, 2023

Maria Louisa Medrano, age 90 of Seguin, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Maria was born on October 24, 1932, in New Braunfels, Texas to Olivia (Garza) and Pablo Pena, Jr. Maria and her husband were together for 71 years, apart for 9 months, and now together forever.

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Lynda Kay Swope

Lynda Kay Swope

May 17, 2023

Lynda "Kay" Myers Swope was born in Seagraves, TX on June 10, 1939. She was the second of three children born to Robert Myers and Mary Belle Myers. Kay's childhood was spent living on various US Army bases during the Second World War. Her family settled in Lubbock, TX after the war. She graduated from Lubbock High School...

Calli Jean Hobbs

Calli Jean Hobbs

May 16, 2023

Calli Jean Hobbs, beloved mother, daughter, sister, loved one and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 36. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Calli will...

Johnnie "Big John" Ray Bomnskie

Johnnie "Big John" Ray Bomnskie

May 15, 2023

Johnnie Ray "Big John" Bomnskie, age 69 of Kingsbury, passed away on May 15, 2023.

Johnnie was born in Bryan, Texas on February 16, 1954 to Ann Francis (Hanus) and Felix Bomnskie, Sr.

Johnnie enjoyed his time with his family....

Elizabeth (Beth) Nesbit Schott

Elizabeth (Beth) Nesbit Schott

May 15, 2023

Elizabeth Nesbit Schott, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2023. She was born in Gonzales, Texas on May 3, 1934 to Gibson and Ruby Nesbit.

Elizabeth (Beth) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. She also enjoyed antiques and remodeling older homes and historical...

Hugo William "Billy" Ackermann Jr.

Hugo William "Billy" Ackermann Jr.

May 15, 2023

Hugo William "Billy" Ackermann, Jr., age 80 of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2023. Billy was born on November 30, 1942 in Seguin, Texas to Thusnelda Ella Emma (Pfeil) and Hugo William Ackermann, Sr. Billy was a 1961 graduate of Schertz Cibolo High School. He enlisted in the Army National Guard after graduation...