Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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.
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...




