Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County

Kaye Collier Weaver

Kaye Collier Weaver

Oct 4, 2021

On October 4, 2021, Kaye Collier Weaver was called to Heaven at the age of 73. During her last days on Earth, she was surrounded by the people she loved dearly. Kaye was born on December 23, 1947, in Georgetown, Texas to Oscar Eugene (Gene) and Colleen Gilmore Collier. She lived in the Austin/Georgetown area most of her life. ...

Charles "Chuck" O. Hartenstein

Charles "Chuck" O. Hartenstein

Oct 2, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Oscar Hartenstein, Jr. had four great loves in his life – his family, baseball, The University of Texas, and Budweiser. Sadly, he said goodbye to those loves on October 2, 2021 at the age of 79.

Chuck was born on May 26, 1942 and raised in Seguin, Texas to the late Lois Myrtle Springs Hartenstein...

Mike Millington

Mike Millington

Oct 2, 2021

Jon Michael "Mike" Millington, age 77 of Nixon passed away on October 2, 2021.  Mike was born on March 19, 1944 in Nixon, Texas to Wilfred George "Doc" Millington and Doris Geraldine Chessher Millington.

On July 15, 1972, he married Beverly Anne Henry.

Mike was a graduate of the Nixon High School Class of 1962. ...

Timothy "Tim" Gene Holt

Timothy "Tim" Gene Holt

Oct 1, 2021

Timothy Gene "Tim" Holt, age 62 of Kingsbury, passed away on October 1, 2021.  Tim was born on February 8, 1959 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Billie Mae (Booth) and Gene Ibra Holt.  He was the 2 nd of 3 children.

Tim graduated from Ardmore high school in 1977 and went on to Fort Hays State University in...

Steven Craig Hill

Steven Craig Hill

Sep 30, 2021

Steven Craig Hill, age 61 of Seguin, passed away on September 30, 2021.  Craig was born on August 28, 1960 in Reno, Nevada, to Norma Jean (Schubert) and Francis Larry Hill.

Craig will be remembered as a playful soul; he was always joking around with his friends and family, bringing many smiles and numerous laughs to all...

Joy Sullivan

Joy Sullivan

Sep 30, 2021

Joy Sullivan, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on September 30, 2021 with her husband, Robert, by her side.  Joy was born on December 26, 1944 in Seguin, Texas, to Crystal (Vordenbaum) and A. B. Cover.  She had wonderful memories of growing up on Lake Placid.  Joy later married her high school sweetheart, had a daughter, Debi, and enjoyed ...

Ronald Eugene Soefje

Ronald Eugene Soefje

Sep 29, 2021

Ronald Eugene Soefje, age 72 of Seguin, TX passed away to his new heavenly home on September 29, 2021.  Ronnie was born on May 24, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas, to Willie Mae Hassold Soefje and Eugene Soefje.  He was owner and contractor of Soefje Electric, AC/Heating.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and Master of many trades. ...

Esther Siltmann Lehotsky

Esther Siltmann Lehotsky

Sep 28, 2021

Esther Siltmann Lehotsky, age 84 of Seguin, Texas, long time resident of Houston, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2021.  Esther was born on October 19, 1936 in Seguin, Texas, to Ella Fredericka (Saegert) and Hugo Emil Siltmann.  Esther and her husband, Carlos V. Lehotsky, were long time members of Advent Lutheran Church in Houston.

Esther is...

Clifton “Skippy” Fred Matthies

Clifton “Skippy” Fred Matthies

Sep 27, 2021

Clifton Fred "Skippy" Matthies, age 87, of Kingsbury, passed away on September 27, 2021 in Seguin, Texas. Skippy was born on April 22, 1934 in Seguin, Texas to C.H. "Cuta" Matthies and Mary Fleming Matthies.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Jo Matthies; his son, Clifton "Shorty" Matthies, Jr.; his parents, his brother,...

Ann A. Patek

Ann A. Patek

Sep 23, 2021

Ann Agnes (Faldik) Patek, age 98 of Leander, formerly of Seguin passed away on September 23, 2021.  Ann, one of nine children, was born on January 20, 1923 in Sweet Home, Texas to Annie (Raz) and Anton Faldik.  She met Joseph L. "Joe" Patek at a dance and later married him on March 11, 1944.  They opened the White...

Melissa Jo Gerth

Melissa Jo Gerth

Sep 23, 2021

Melissa Jo Gerth, 45, passed away September 23, 2021. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 16, 1975.  Melissa grew up in Marion, graduated from Marion High School, and was proud to have been a member of the 1993 Marion Lady Bulldogs State Championship Basketball Team.  She enjoyed watching sports, Fantasy Football, Texas Hold-em and playing Moon...

Leona Newman Swanson

Leona Newman Swanson

Sep 23, 2021

Leona Lorene (Newman) Swanson, age 98 of Seguin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Sept 23, 2021. Leona was born on June 3, 1923 in Anchorage, Texas to Grover Cleveland and Elna (Crawford) Newman.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Troy Swanson Sr., daughter, Barbara Raymond Timmerman, great-grandson Mark Zurovec, parents, Grover &...

Johnny Joe Herrera

Johnny Joe Herrera

Sep 22, 2021

Johnny Joe Herrera, age 51 of Seguin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Johnny was born on March 11, 1970 in Seguin, Texas to Dolores (Noriega) and Enrique M. Herrera. He is preceded in death by his father, Enrique "Indio" Herrera; son, Zachary John Herrera and sister, Mary Hernandez.

Survivors include his loving wife of...

Clyde Allen Burns

Clyde Allen Burns

Sep 22, 2021

"Come, let us sing to the Lord!  Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.  Let us come to Him with thanksgiving.  Let us sing psalms of praise to Him, for the Lord is a great God, a King above all gods."

Clyde Allen Burns, Jr wanted everyone to know and be excited about the...

Sophia (Palomo) Leal

Sophia (Palomo) Leal

Sep 21, 2021

Sophia (Palomo) Leal, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on September 21, 2021.   Sophia was born on July 13, 1961 in Seguin, Texas to Elida (Hernandez) and Pablo C. Palomo.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Pauline Palomo and her father-in-law, Antonio Leal Sr.

Survivors include her children, Jennifer Leal, Ryan Leal...

Darlene Coleman Hawthorne

Darlene Coleman Hawthorne

Sep 21, 2021

Darlene Coleman Hawthorne, age 72 of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2021.  Darlene was born on September 11, 1949 in La Marque, Texas to Mildred Evelyn (Smothers) and Frederick Charles Villeneuve.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Edward R. Coleman, and her parents.

Survivors include her loving husband, John...

Ernest Leos Jr.

Ernest Leos Jr.

Sep 21, 2021

Ernest Leos Jr. passed away September 21, 2021, in Seguin TX at the age of 33 surrounded by family and friends. He resided in Marion TX with his life partner Jessica S. Copeland and her son Ruben J. Alvarado.  His beloved Mom (Eva Leos) was always close by and welcomed.

Ernest had a love for the outdoors...

Antonio Espinosa, Jr.

Antonio Espinosa, Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

Antonio Espinosa, Jr., age 64 of Gonzales, formerly of Seguin, passed away on September 19, 2021.  Antonio was born in Eagle Pass, Texas on August 17, 1957 to Graciela (Lombrana) and Antonio Espinosa, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his mother.  Survivors include his children, son, Mark Espinosa; daughters, Veronica Espinoza, Sasha Espinosa and husband Rolando...

William "Bill" Patek

William "Bill" Patek

Sep 19, 2021

William (Bill) James Patek, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Bill was born on July 12, 1947 in Shiner, Texas to Evelyn Marie (Berger) and Frank Joseph Patek.

He was married to his lovely wife, Jannett Gotthardt Patek for over 54 years.   Bill loved to party and dance with his wife.   They were united in matrimony...

Russell Ray Elley

Russell Ray Elley

Sep 19, 2021

Russell Ray Elley, age 63 of Seguin, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Russell was born on February 2, 1958 in Seguin, Texas, the oldest of three children born to Myrtle (Wilke) Elley and Gussie Elley.

He spent a large part of his youth at the family farm...