Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Guadalupe County

Sheri Hayes

Sheri Hayes

Jun 15, 2026

Sheri Lorraine Shockey Hayes, age 66 of McQueeney, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026. 

A complete obituary will follow in a few days. 

Robert "Bobby" Charles Sullivan Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Charles Sullivan Jr.

Jun 14, 2026

Robert Charles “Bobby” Sullivan, Jr., age 85 of Seguin, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on June 14, 2026. Bobby was born on November 16, 1940, in Dallas, Texas to Ethel Mae Robinson Sullivan Coleman and Robert Charles Sullivan, Sr.

Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Joy Sullivan, grandson, Robert Reich, his...

Brenda Kaye Coggin

Brenda Kaye Coggin

Jun 14, 2026

On the beautiful evening of Sunday, June 14, 2026, and in the arms of her precious daughter, Brenda Kaye Coggin entered peacefully into her eternal rest. Known by all as Kaye, she was born in Gonzalez, Texas on July 1, 1948, to Emma Jean (Windwhen) and Ralph Sherry.

Most of her younger life was spent growing up in South Texas, but...

JD Ranft

JD Ranft

Jun 13, 2026

JD Ranft, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on June 13, 2026. JD was born on February 26, 1958, in Seguin, Texas to Martha Lea (Dietert) and John Lenwood “Floppy” Ranft.

JD was a 1977 graduate of Seguin High School. He worked for Schubert Distributing for many years and several other companies.

JD is preceded in death by his parents, his brother...

Randy Dasher

Randy Dasher

Jun 10, 2026

Francis Wagner Dasher III, "Randy" age 78 of Seguin, Texas passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Born on May 19, 1948, in Savannah, Georgia. He was the child of Francis Wagner Dasher Jr and Barbara Jones.

As a child, Randy spent his summers in Cherokee, North Carolina at Camp Sequoyah. He also spent time going on hunts with his grand-daddy...

Ellen Blackwell Looff

Ellen Blackwell Looff

Jun 9, 2026

Ellen Blackwell Looff passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 13, 1944, in Texarkana, Texas, to Susie Glayds (Stewart) and Stanley Phillip Blackwell.

Ellen graduated from Texas High School in 1963 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from East Texas State University in 1968. While teaching school in Houston, she met...

Abelardo C. Salazar Sr.

Abelardo C. Salazar Sr.

Jun 9, 2026



Abelardo C. “Lalo” Salazar, Sr., age 87 of Seguin, passed away on June 9, 2026. Abel was born on December 10, 1938, in Geronimo, Texas to Cruz (Cardenas) and Alvino Salazar, Sr.

Lalo is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Toribio Salazar and his sister, Nay Villareal.

Survivors include his loving wife, Angela Amador Salazar; children, Abelardo “Abel” Salazar, Jr.,...

Katherine "Kathy" Garcia

Katherine "Kathy" Garcia

Jun 6, 2026

Katherine “Kathy” Garcia, age 72 of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2026. Kathy was born on May 4, 1954, in New Braunfels, Texas to Martha (Morales) and Isidoro Castilleja, Sr.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio C. Garcia, Jr., her son, Gabriel Garcia, and her father, Isidoro Castilleja, Sr.

Survivors include her daughter, Monica Sassenhagen and...

Joseph Martin Hernandez

Joseph Martin Hernandez

Jun 6, 2026

Joseph Martin Hernandez, age 46 of Seguin, passed away on June 6, 2026. Joseph was born on April 30, 1980, in Seguin, Texas to Mary Villanueva Hernandez and Pedro Hernandez.

Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Pedro, his sister, Eva H. Tovar, and his brother, Peter A. Hernandez.

Survivors include his daughter, Gabrielle Hernandez and partner, Marco Salazar; son, Christopher...

Faye Dreibrodt Reinhard

Faye Dreibrodt Reinhard

Jun 5, 2026

Faye Lynn Dreibrodt Reinhard, age 74 of Marion, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born in Seguin, Texas, on January 10, 1952, to Juanita Ellen (Engler) and Roy Henry Dreibrodt.

Faye loved sewing, quilting and crocheting afghan blankets and scarves for all her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other family members. Faye enjoyed...

Billy Richard Smith

Billy Richard Smith

Jun 2, 2026

Billy Richard Smith, age 67 of Seguin, passed away on June 2, 2026. Billy was born on August 10, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia to Geraldine (Atkins) and Lawrence Richard Smith.

Billy will be remembered as a devout Christian who devoted his life to Christ. While members of First Baptist Church, Billy faithfully served as a Deacon and Lead the security...

David Lee Baenziger

David Lee Baenziger

May 27, 2026

David Lee Baenziger, age 78, of Seguin, Tx., passed away May 27, 2026, in the surgical wing of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. David was born on May 20, 1948, in Seguin Tx. to Harold and Ethel Baenziger.

After attending Seguin Public Schools, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in math from Southwest Texas State University (Summa cum laude) where...

Dorothy Ann Wosnig

Dorothy Ann Wosnig

May 27, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Wosnig, aged 95, lifelong resident of Guadalupe County. She was born to Alex and Annie (Hagemann) Weniger in Seguin on March 22, 1931.  She grew up in Seguin and graduated from Seguin High School in 1949.  She married Kermit Wosnig on July 12, 1952, and moved to Marion...

Ty Joseph Machado

Ty Joseph Machado

May 24, 2026

Ty Joseph Machado, age 24 of Seguin, passed away on May 24, 2026. Ty was born on January 28, 2002, in New Braunfels, Texas to Catherine Michelle (Steffens) and Joseph “Joey” Anthony Machado.

Ty graduated from Navarro High School in 2020. He loved art, fishing, cooking, music, traveling, his dogs Rosie and Walker and spending time with his friends and cousins...

Wayne Edward Monn

Wayne Edward Monn

May 19, 2026

Wayne Edward Monn, 62, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Born Friday, March 27, 1964, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late David Monn and the late Betty (Miller) Monn.

Wayne was a graduate of Smithsburg High School, class of 1982. He was a member of the Moose Club and the South Mountain Rod and...

Ruth Anne Schievelbein Tatom

Ruth Anne Schievelbein Tatom

May 19, 2026

Ruth Anne Schievelbein Tatom, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on May 19, 2026. Ruth was born in New Braunfels, Texas on May 5, 1945, to Mary Louise (Bridges) and Edward Emil Schievelbein.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Edward “Skip” Schievelbein, and her sister, Faye Jubela.

Survivors include her loving life partner, Robert “Pee Wee” Perez;...

Margaret Flores

Margaret Flores

May 16, 2026

Margaret Flores, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on May 16, 2026. Margaret was born on September 23, 1950, in Seguin, Texas to Francisca (Jimenez) and Felix Saenz.

Margaret worked for ten years as a nurse’s aide and then fifteen years for the Motorola Corporation.

She enjoyed serving our Lord at her church, Bethel Church C.L.A.D.I.C., where she was the President of...

Tyler Michael Jordan

Tyler Michael Jordan

May 15, 2026

Tyler Michael Jordan, age 26, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1999, in San Antonio, Texas, to Cheryl Ann Reimer Jordan and Larry Michael Jordan.

Tyler was a young man with an old soul. He loved deeply, felt deeply, and left an unforgettable mark on those closest to him. He had a...

Patricia "Patty" Baker

Patricia "Patty" Baker

May 13, 2026

The world became a little dimmer on May 13, 2026, when Patricia Ann “Patty” Faucher Baker left us. She was the heart of our family, steady, loving, and endlessly giving. Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on March 14, 1937, she grew into a woman who lived with purpose and grace.

Patty is preceded in death by her parents, Francis Joseph...

Leo A. Zimmerman

Leo A. Zimmerman

May 12, 2026

Leo A. Zimmerman, 78 of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Leo was born in San Antonio on July 13, 1947.

He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Mary Persyn Zimmerman. Leo graduated from Holy Cross High School where he achieved great academic success and graduated near the top of...