Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

Dr. Charles H. Oestreich

June 8, 1932 – October 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Charles H. Oestreich, age 93, President Emeritus of Texas Lutheran University (TLU). As we remember him, we honor a life well lived, as a teacher, scholar, and leader...

Oct 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Michael Vincent Zurek

Michael Vincent Zurek , 34, of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1991, to Charles "Chuck" and Maria "Mary" Zurek. He will be remembered for...

Oct 29, 2025

James Dixon, aged 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

He was born in 1944 in Little Washington, North Carolina—the first town in the country named for George Washington and one of the earliest to be incorporated in the state.

He was the son of David Dixon and Mildred (Sutton) Dixon, and the grandson...

Oct 24, 2025

Joan Kleinschmidt Henze, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on October 24, 2025.  Joan was born on November 2, 1948 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Nola (Herbold) and Ernest H. Kleinschmidt.  She was a 1966 graduate of Seguin High School and a 1970 graduate of Southwest Texas State University, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics.  Over the years,...

Oct 22, 2025

Anthony Brian "Tony" Stephenson, age 63 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2025.

Tony was born on July 30, 1962 in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia to Nancy (Garrett) and Brian George Stephenson. He called home to so many places as he grew up in Coba-de-mana, Peak Crossing, Taroom, Glass House Mountains and Caboolture.

After...

Oct 22, 2025

Maxine Skotnik Luedke passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 in Seguin, Texas due to complications from dementia. She was 93 years old. She was born in West Columbia, Brazoria County, on August 9, 1932 to Joe Will Skotnik and Malinda Dora Mazek.

She was the next to youngest of six children: four girls and two boys....

Oct 22, 2025

Leonardo Zamora, Jr., age 64 of Nixon, passed away on October 22, 2025.  Leonard was born on October 10, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ernestina (Sanchez) and Leonardo M. Zamora Sr. Leonard was a 1980 graduate of Nixon High School in Nixon, Texas.

Leonard is preceded in death by his father, his sister, Tina Crawford, and...

Oct 21, 2025

Pamela Jean Jenner-Boikoff, age 63 of Cibolo, passed away on October 21, 2025.  Pamela was born on March 30, 1962 in    Michigan, to Dorothy Karen (Dean) and Roy James Jenner.

Pamela is preceded in death by her father, Roy James Jenner and sister, Susan Gayle Jenner, uncle, David Jenner, her grandparents Herald J. and Adell K. Jenner...

Oct 17, 2025

Mildred "Sugar Puddin" Fennell March 29, 1951 – October 17, 2025

Mildred Fennell, affectionately known to many as "Puddin" and later as "Sugar Puddin," was born on March 29, 1951, in Seguin, Texas, to the late Herman and Gladys Fennell. From the very beginning, her life was filled with love, laughter,...

Oct 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Benito Castro Jr.

Our beloved Benito Castro Jr., age 82, of Seguin, Texas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 17, 2025. Benito was born on October 25, 1942 to Petra (Cruz) and Benito Castro Sr.

Benito was preceded in death by his loving...

Oct 14, 2025

Alvin Lee Petty, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on October 14, 2025.  Alvin was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 4, 1938 to Mary S. (Roberts) and Alcyone Lee Petty.

Alvin is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Nadine Martha Saathoff Petty, his daughter, Deanna Lee Petty, his parents, and his...

Oct 8, 2025

We gather here to honor and remember someone who touched our lives in countless ways. In times of sorrow, words often fail to capture the true essence of a beloved individual, but it is through our stories and memories that her spirit lives on.

Tricia "Doc" Vissian Hall was a remarkable person, whose kindness, humor, and unwavering...

Oct 8, 2025

Evelyn Mae Carpenter Bender, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on October 8, 2025.  Evelyn was born on December 20, 1935 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Iva Mae (Wood) and Harry Wilson Carpenter.

Evelyn was a 1954 graduate of W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, and later graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1971...

Oct 7, 2025

Alex "Elias" Reyes Urdialez, age 79 of Seguin, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on October 7, 2025.  Alex was born on March 12, 1946 in Kingsbury, Texas, to Sofia (Reyes) and Manuel Urdialez.

Alex loved life and everyone that was in his life.  His friendly smile and warm handshake never met a stranger.  By...

Oct 6, 2025

Rev. Dr. Robert James Sebesta died on Monday October 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known as Bob by his friends and family, was 93 years old when he passed. Bob was born on November 16, 1931 in a farmhouse near Caldwell, Texas in Burleson County to Joe Frank and Julia Bravenec Sebesta.

Bob is...

Oct 5, 2025

Cody Alan Ramsey, age 36 of Seguin, passed away on October 5, 2025.  Cody was born on October 6, 1988 in Seguin.

Cody was a 2007 graduate of Seguin High School and also graduated from Texas State University.

Cody is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Taylor.

Survivors include his son, Jackson...

Oct 4, 2025

Edward Gonzales, age 76 of Kingsbury, Texas was born on May 8, 1949 to Angela (Lopez) and Arthur Castro Gonzales. He passed from this life on October 4, 2025.

Edward was a man of quiet strength, great pride, and deep devotion to his country, his work, and his family. Edward proudly served his country as a United...

Oct 3, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Richard Meckel, age 77 of Marion, passed away on October 3, 2025.  Charles was born on April, 24, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Lucille (Coker) and Alvin Phillip Meckel.

Charlie grew up in San Antonio, Texas and was a 1966 graduate of Sam Houston High School.  He received his Associates Degree from St....

Sep 25, 2025

Richard Eugene Hettinger, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025.

Born December 20, 1944, in Watsonville, California, to Leo and Lucille Palmer Hettinger, his family settled in Redding, by the Pacific Cascades and the Sacramento River. Throughout his youth, hunting and fishing with his father and three brothers gifted...

Sep 23, 2025

Ray Carter Busby of Seguin, Texas was born in Tolar, Texas, June 13, 1934 and passed from this life on September 23, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. It is doubtful that anyone that knew Ray could say a bad word about him. He was liked by everyone he met.

Ray, his...