Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County

Jacob Sanchez

Jacob Sanchez

Nov 14, 2025

Jacob Sanchez, age 41, of Rockport, Texas, passed away after fighting mantle cell lymphoma, on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Jacob was born on May 15, 1984, in Odessa, Texas to Angelina and Frank Sanchez.

Jacob grew up in Pecos, TX and graduated from Pecos High School. Afterwards, Jacob attended UT Permian Basin and...

G. P. "Jeep" Kiel

G. P. "Jeep" Kiel

Nov 13, 2025

G. P. "Jeep" Kiel, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2025.  Jeep was born on August 6, 1942, in Seguin, Texas, to Edith (Olson) and Garfield Kiel.

Growing up in Seguin, Texas, Jeep was a 1960 graduate of Seguin High School.  In 1964, he graduated from Texas Lutheran College (TLU) and later earned...

Ernestine "Tina" Luna

Ernestine "Tina" Luna

Nov 12, 2025

Ernestine "Tina" Luna, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on November 12, 2025.  Tina was born on July 5, 1945, in Seguin, Texas to Theresa (Castillo) and Felix Luna.

Although Tina contracted polio at an early age, it never kept her from striving to be her best self. She graduated from high school, went on to business...

Bobbie Lee Quinney Sparks

Bobbie Lee Quinney Sparks

Nov 6, 2025

Bobbie Lee Quinney Sparks passed from this life after a long illness on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Preceding her in death are her husband Fred Richard Sparks, Jr., her parents, Henry and Jessie Quinney, and her brothers, David L Quinney and H Wayne Quinney.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses. Rose Marie Helton and spouse, Reggie Helton of...

Irma Idalia Ramos

Irma Idalia Ramos

Nov 1, 2025

Irma Idalia Ramos, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born May 11, 1941 in Falfurrias, Texas, to Manuela (Perez) and Adan Lopez.

Irma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ramiro Ramos Sr., brother, Wilfredo Lopez and sister, Yomeida Venecia.

Survivors include her son, Ramiro Ramos Jr. "Rammy"...

Dr. Charles H. Oestreich

Dr. Charles H. Oestreich

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...

Michael Vincent Zurek

Michael Vincent Zurek

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...

James Dixon

James Dixon

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...

Joan Kleinschmidt Henze

Joan Kleinschmidt Henze

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,...

Anthony "Tony" Stephenson

Anthony "Tony" Stephenson

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...

Maxine Skotnik Luedke

Maxine Skotnik Luedke

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....

Leonardo Zamora Jr.

Leonardo Zamora Jr.

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...

Pamela Jean Jenner-Boikoff

Pamela Jean Jenner-Boikoff

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...

Mildred "Sugar Puddin" Jean Armstrong-Fennell

Mildred "Sugar Puddin" Jean Armstrong-Fennell

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,...

Benito Castro Jr.

Benito Castro Jr.

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...

Alvin Lee Petty

Alvin Lee Petty

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...

Tricia "Doc" V. Hall

Tricia "Doc" V. Hall

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...

Evelyn Mae Bender

Evelyn Mae Bender

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...

Alex "Elias" Urdialez

Alex "Elias" Urdialez

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...

Rev. Dr. Robert J. Sebesta

Rev. Dr. Robert J. Sebesta

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...