Obituaries

Jan 4, 2023

Linda Kay Richison, age 73, of Seguin, TX, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on January 4, 2023, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Linda was born on February 6, 1949, in Clayton, NM, to Thomas Paul Shields and Gertrude Shields. Linda was raised in Alamogordo, NM, where she met her best friend and...

Jan 2, 2023

Micaela "Mickey" Sanchez, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on January 2, 2023.  Mickey was born on May 8, 1938 in Seguin, Texas, to Concepcion (Olivares) and Manuel Gonzales.

Mickey is preceded in death by her son, Robert "Bobby" Sanchez, Jr., her parents and her brother Domingo Gonzales.

Survivors include her loving husband of 65...

Jan 1, 2023

Johnny H. Cruz, age 75, of Seguin passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas to Mary S. (Hinojosa) and Antonio L. Cruz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Frances Mora, and brother Ralph Cruz.

Left to cherish his memory is...

Jan 1, 2023

Kenneth Wayne "Tiny" Mondin, age 86 of Seguin, entered into eternal rest and passed peacefully on January 1, 2023 with his family by his side.  Tiny was born on July 21, 1936 in a little farm house in Seguin, Texas to Erna Mae (Templin) and John Louis Mondin.

Tiny graduated from Navarro High School in 1954 with...

Jan 1, 2023

Kenneth R. Zeiger, age 80, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1942, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Frances May (Hill) and Billy R. Zeiger.

Kenneth enlisted in the United States Air Force when he was 18 in Hannibal, Missouri, resulting in him traveling all over the world for the...

Dec 23, 2022

Frankie Lewis Stretesky, age 91, of Seguin Texas formerly of Pittsburg, Missouri passed away on December 23, 2022. He was born on December 31, 1930 in Tipton, Oklahoma to Rosie (Serak) and Frank Stretesky.  Frankie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic during the Korean Conflict.  He will be remembered as a...

Dec 21, 2022

Walter C. Smith was born in San Antonio on 12/20/1947 and left this world unexpectedly on 12/21/22. Walter was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in San Antonio, Texas and a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Walter spent the majority of his career in the advertising industry as an accountant in New York City...

Dec 21, 2022

Julie Kay Sagebiel, age 65, was blessed to go 'Home' on December 21, 2022. She was born on May 29, 1957 to Luther Paul and Dorothy Anderson Sagebiel.

Julie's memorial service is Thursday, January 12, 2023, with visitation from 10-11am, followed by the service at 11am at Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX 78155,...

Dec 20, 2022

Linda "Bambi" Diane Ybarra, age 72, of Seguin, lost her 2-year battle with cancer on December 20, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 18, 1950 to Virginia (Augenstene) and Richard Davis.

Bambi was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Marty, and granddaughter Stephanie.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Dec 18, 2022

Michele Elizabeth Howard, age 51 of Seguin, passed away on December 18, 2022.  Michele was born on February 28, 1971 in Hancock, Michigan to Patricia Louise (Schmitt) and Daniel James Schacht. She will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother.  Her heart and home were always open with good food on the table. Many people outside of...

Dec 18, 2022

Elsworth Patteson Bird, age 98 of Nixon, passed away on December 18, 2022.  "Tootie" as she was affectionately known was born on October 6, 1924 in Nixon, Texas to Maude (Williams) and Lonnie Parks.

Tootie was a proud graduate of Nixon High School, class of 1942.  She worked at Central Power and Light and was a lifetime...

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara Heidemeyer, age 86 of Seguin, entered into heaven on December 17, 2022 in her home with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Lockhart, Texas on March 11, 1936 to Elmer and Madie Samaria (Todd) Sewell.

Barbara will be fondly remembered for her multiple talents in art. She was an incredible artist. She was...

Dec 17, 2022

Michael James Bloch, age 50 of Odessa, Texas passed away on December 17, 2022. Mike was born in Seguin, Texas on October 13, 1972, to Willie and Brenda Bloch.

He graduated from Seguin High School where he was active in football, track, UIL, and NHS. He was voted the Wittiest boy in his class.

After...

Dec 16, 2022

Clarence L. Bloch, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on December 16, 2022.  Clarence was born on November 16, 1941 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Ruby Lee (Elley) and Albert B. Bloch.  Clarence retired from SMI (now CMC) after forty plus years of dedicated service in the Finishing and Yard Departments.  Clarence always enjoyed good times among his family,...

Dec 13, 2022

Norma Joan Williams, age 90 of New Braunfels, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Norma was born on October 26, 1932 in Ada, Oklahoma to Alma (Soward) and Earl Summers.  During her childhood Norma's family moved to Hayward, California where she graduated high school. Her marriage to Jesse and his military career in the United States Air Force...

Dec 12, 2022

Johnny Ramon Jr., age 52 of Seguin, passed away on December 12, 2022.  Johnny was born on April 5, 1970 in Seguin, Texas to Irene (Arce) and Johnny Ramon, Sr.  Johnny worked in the gas industry hauling and servicing propane.

Johnny is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Ramon, Sr. and his brother, Gabriel Ramon.

Dec 11, 2022

Melba Dillard, age 101, of Seguin, Texas (formerly of Hereford, Texas) passed away on December 11, 2022. She was born in Quail, Texas on September 13, 1921 to Stella (Blevins) and Joseph Owen Wood.

A.R. and Melba Dillard were married on November 24, 1946 in Sudan, Texas. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother,...

Dec 10, 2022

Paul Harborth, age 82 of Geronimo, passed away on December 10, 2022. Paul was born on January 22, 1940 in Geronimo, Texas to Nolan and Elva (Dittmar) Harborth.

Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy between 1958-1965. He served as a SeaBee on the USS Kittyhawk. Paul was also a Master Electrician and dedicated...

Dec 9, 2022

Dee Royce Griffin, age 82, of Seguin, Texas passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022.  Dee was born on June 24, 1940 in Fruitvale, Texas to Nina Mae (Holliday) and Hilliard Everett Griffin.  He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, and spent a full year in Vietnam in 1966.  On his return to the...

Dec 8, 2022

Janet Elaine Williams passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2022, at her home in Seguin, Texas. Janet was born Monday, October 10, 1949, in Corsicana, Texas to Edgar 'Skee' Williams and Margaret Mae Williams née Roose.

Janet spent her early childhood years in Gainesville, Texas near the banks of the Red River. She often told stories of stormy...