SDN: April 17, 2023

Unsolved murder in Comal County no longer cold

DNA expertise by local lawman helps to lock down suspect

(Seguin) After her unsolved case sat on the shelves in Comal County for almost 42 years, justice for 18-year-old Carol Deleon and her family in San Antonio has finally arrived.

One of the key players who helped identify a suspect in the case is Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Joshua Ray. Ray, who worked as a Texas Ranger before retiring and coming on board at the sheriff’s office last year, says he is honored to have finally found closure for Deleon’s family.

“It’s a good feeling especially when you put so much work and time into this case and then for a victim’s family who has had no sense of justice, it finally gives them some

aspect of that and so it’s very fulfilling in this way as sort of as you can of bringing her back,” said Ray.

Ray says the Texas Rangers Unsolved Crimes Investigators identified suspect Larry Allen West, 68, in the most technically advanced way. On Thursday, West was handcuffed and taken into custody in San Antonio by Chief Ray, who was invited to come along and assist in the apprehension.

It was on June 4, 1981, when Deleon’s body was found along IH 35 in Comal County just south of the city of New Braunfels. An autopsy later determined that her body, which was a Jane Doe at the time, had died from multiple gunshot wounds.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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Final Public Open House for Downtown Master Plan

(Seguin) -- After a yearlong planning process, Seguin’s Downtown Master Plan is nearing completion and is being prepared for adoption by the Seguin City Council. As the public has been highly involved in the process, there will be one final open house on April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Seguin Public Library.

“This plan will guide the Main Street Program and City Council in making decisions about downtown for the next ten to twenty years, and we want to make sure that the projects, ideas, and concepts included in the plan are what the citizens of Seguin want and envision,” said Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street & CVB Director, “We have over 60 projects and tasks in the plan that will help guide us to creating the community’s vision into a reality.”

That vision that the community created is described in the plan as “Downtown Seguin is an exciting and welcoming destination for locals and visitors that celebrates our beauty, grit, and drive while remaining true to our local history and variety of cultures that shape our future.”

The plan includes five goals to create that vision:

• Become a regional destination.

• Strengthen the relationship between the local community and downtown.

• Effectively tell the story of downtown.

• Attract and sustain a variety of businesses.

• Conduct physical improvements to facilitate a vital place.

From those goals comes over 60 tasks and projects for the Main Street Program, the City of Seguin, downtown businesses and property owners, downtown partners, and the community to work on and accomplish. These include policy changes like the adoption of the International Existing Building Code, programming changes like creating a parklet program, and physical improvements like constructing downtown restrooms.

To learn about these 60 tasks and other elements included in the master plan, we encourage the public to join us on Wednesday, April 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 for a come and go open house. There will be no formal presentation, so the public can come anytime to walk through the meeting room and review the displays and provide feedback. Based on feedback, there may be some final edits to the plan before it goes for formal adoption.

To stay informed on the downtown master plan and continue to provide feedback, visit www.planseguindt. com. There you can find copies of the presentations about the plan, provide comments on items about downtown, and more.

Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB director

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Ray says her body remained a Jane Doe until 2008. Ray credits Texas Ranger Lt. Trampas Gooding for his diligence in working with the University of North Texas Center for Unidentified Human Remains and linking the Jane Doe and missing person’s report together.

Landing a suspect took another 14 years. It wasn’t until 2020 when Ray was transferred to New Braunfels, that one of his assignments was to bring a fresh set of eyes to the DeLeon case. Gooding, who had done a lot of work on the case, passed on the unsolved murder to Ray after Gooding promoted to lieutenant.

Ray and his team utilized grant money awarded to DPS to help further along the investigation. In doing so, Ray relied on DNA and ancestry geneology to help identify a lineage of potential suspects.

“It’s a different kind of DNA testing than what has traditionally been used for law enforcement methods and there’s a lot of science behind it but they use that testing and then eventually they work with a geneologist and similar to what people see in their family trees and stuff, you put together a tree and you tie these names together and it eventual helps them funnel it down to a couple of potential persons to look at and once I got that information back, I had a couple of key persons of interest through that testing and then through that we narrowed down to the one person to focus due to his previous documented violent criminal history and his known whereabouts in the San Antonio area at the time of the homicide,” said Ray. “And it just so happened that after I obtained this DNA, the first one we looked at, our suspicions that led us to him initially were validated through the DNA testing.”

This type of DNA testing, however, was no stranger to Ray, who is documented as part of the investigative team that first used this crime-fighting tool in Texas.

As part of the Texas Rangers Cold Case Task Force, Ray helped to conclusively solve another 1981 murder. The task force worked with The Brazos County Sheriff’s Department to solve the murder of real estate agent Virginia “Ginger” Freeman.

The case was unique in that the suspect, James Otto Earhart, was convicted a few years later, in 1987, for the murder of a 9-year-old girl Kandy Kirtland. After being executed in 1999, Earhart’s body was exhumed in 2018. At that time, a DNA sample was collected, which matched the DNA preserved at the crime scene 38 years earlier.

Despite relying on that experience to break through the Deleon case, Ray credits a team of investigators who, over the years, never gave up on the Comal County case. The pursuit for the truth began with Ranger Ray Martinez, who was the first lead investigator in 1981, and then later Gooding, who in 2008 connected the dots, identifying the Jane Doe as Deleon.

He says today, his own experience is challenged by Gooding, making him one of the most knowledgeable in this specialized field of solving crimes.

“I was an active Ranger in Bryan/College Station

and was working cold cases on the side, but Trampas was so good at DNA, and I knew he was, I was always blowing up his phone, saying ‘how do you this, how do you do this, who do you talk to?’ So, I got better at it and then when I solved the Virginia Freeman (case) with Kenny (Elliot), we were the first ones to do ancestry and honestly, Trampas was calling me, ‘going, hey how did you do this?’ When the Rangers were awarded the grant, Trampas was among the ones that was interviewed for a lieutenant potion to run that project and honestly, I don’t know if they’ll say this out loud, he got that because of his knowledge and work with DNA an then eventually, he became so emerged in the finite details of ancestry and genealogical research that he far surpassed my knowledge of it. He can honestly sit her and give you a class on it. I’m good at it. I have a good investigator working knowledge of it, but he is way beyond me at this point,” said Ray.

Deleon had graduated from Thomas Edison High School one week before her body was found. Reports at the time placed her in attendance at a San Antonio club the night before on June 3.

Ray says being able to close this chapter for the Deleon family is what makes his efforts and time in law enforcement worth it. He says this type of crime fighting illustrates investigation advancements, hopefully reminding those who think they might have gotten away it, not to be so sure.

“It just so happened that after I obtained this DNA, the first one we looked at, our suspicions that led us to him initially were validated through the DNA testing.”

-Ray-

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No. 3 TLU Takes Series with Friday Sweep of Trinity

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The No. 3 Texas Lutheran softball team (29-3, 13-1 SCAC) claimed the series over rival Trinity with a pair of victories Friday night at Trinity Softball Field in San Antonio. Texas Lutheran would run-rule the Tigers 13-0 in game one before turning around to win 8-2 in game two.Texas Lutheran raced out to a 3-0 lead in game one behind five hits. Caelee Clark (Montgomery/Lake Creek) led off the game with a double to right center and was immediately driven in by an RBI single from Linzee Leal (Corpus Christi/Mary Carroll). Two batters later, Bailey Hudgeons (Dripping Springs/Dripping Springs) drove in Madison Johnson (Round Rock/Round Rock) with an RBI single. Reagan Hillis (Cedar Park/Cedar Park) would drive in the final run of the inning with an RBI single.

Texas Lutheran added two more runs in the second with Johnson and Serena Gonzalez (Corpus Christi/Foy H. Moody), last week’s NFCA/Louisville Slugger Player of the Week, driving in a run each as TLU extended their lead to 5-0.

TLU plated five runs in the third and three runs in the fifth to put the game in mercy-rule territory. The third inning saw a sacrifice fly from Isabella Rodriguez (Pearland/Pearland), RBI singles from Clark and Leal, and Leal scoring on a Trinity fielding error.

Hudgeons started the rally in the fifth inning - driving in Madison Johnson with an RBI single. A Kylee Jack (Richwood/Brazoswood) sacrifice fly scored Riley Futrell (Florence/Florence) and Kloee Wells (Dayton/Dayton) would drive in Harleigh Russell (Fort Worth/Boswell) to bring the final to 13-0.

Seven Bulldogs registered a hit with five having multi-hit games. Linzee Leal led the team with three RBI.

TLU’s shutout counter on the season moved to 17 on the yearleading the NCAA in the category - and the Bulldogs earned their 13th run-rule victory.

In the circle, senior Sydney Ouellette (Corpus Christi/GregoryPortland) collected the win with three innings of relief with only one hit allowed. Ashlyn Strother (Seabrook/Clear Falls) got the start, tossing two innings and only allowing one hit and one walk to go with a trio of strikeouts.

Senior Amanda White (Lockhart/Lockhart) guided the Bulldogs to a win with a six-inning, nine strikeout performance that featured six hits, one walk and two runs allowed.

Catcher Isabella Rodriguez impressed at the dish and on the base path with a 2-for-3 day with an RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases. Serena Gonzalez drove in a team-high two runs.

With the win, Texas Lutheran claimed its 56th consecutive SCAC conference series. TLU has not lost a conference series since joining the conference in 2014, and have won 78 of its last 80 SCAC regular season games. TLU also pushed its winning streak to 13 games.

Trinity (7-25, 4-9 SCAC) got on the board first courtesy of a second inning solo home run - the first run White has allowed in five appearances - before TLU responded with a run of their own in the

third. Isabella Rodriguez scored on a Trinity error to tie the game 1-1.

Texas Lutheran put another two runs on the board in the fourth inning. After Bailey Hudgeons drew a one out walk, pinch runner Kirsten Williams (Pearland/Glenda Dawson) stole second and would score on an RBI double from Kylee Jack. Jack would score on an infield single from Isabella Rodriguez as TLU took a 3-1 lead.

TLU added two more runs in the fifth inning. A Serena Gonzalez RBI double and Harleigh Russell scoring on a double steal attempt would extend the TLU lead to 5-1.

Madison Johnson would drive an RBI single up the middle to score Riley Futrell, Serena Gonzalez added to her team-leading RBI total with a sixth inning sacrifice fly, and Johnson would score on a wild pitch to close the scoring for TLU.

After surrendering a solo shot in the second, White would allow one more run on two hits in the sixth. Sydney Ouellette shut the door on the Tigers in the seventh, retiring the Tigers in order.

The teams meet for the series finale Saturday at 1 PM. The game can be seen on Trinity’s Tiger Network. All streaming and stat links can be found on tlubulldogs.com.

For more information on Texas Lutheran softball, follow the Bulldogs on Facebook (@txlutheransoftball), Twitter (@TLUsoftball), and Instagram (@tlu_softball) and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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VITAL STATISTICS

De La Rosa

Victoria “Vickie” Betancourt De La Rosa, age 75 of Seguin, went on to be with our Heavenly Father on April 13, 2023. Vickie was born on December 19, 1947, in Crystal City, Texas, to Victoria (Perez) and Jose Betancourt-Chavez. She moved to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, at the age of 3 until the age of 15. She traversed two countries in language, customs, traditions, and education and never skipped a beat.

Vickie is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Victoria P. Betancourt, and father, José Betancourt-Chavez.

Vickie De La Rosa was a pillar in the Seguin community and beyond. She leaves a legacy of Faith, Hope, Love, Commitment, Service, and a lifetime of memories for those on earth to cherish, follow, and emulate.

She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 54 years, Homer De La Rosa, her adoring daughters: Christine De La Rosa (Dante Mandala), Dr. Yvonne M. De La Rosa (Sulema J. Silva), Veronica Ann Ramirez (Adam) and her loving Grandchildren: Abraham Jaime Silva, Abram Nathanael Ramirez, Sofia Josephine Ramirez, Isaac Matthias Ramirez, and Joana Victoria Ramirez. Her beloved siblings include Maria Guadalupe Betancourt and José Betancourt. Her very supportive extended family: Tia Consuelo Betancourt, Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, Juan Luis Martinez (Donna), Yolanda M. Guerra (Alejandro), from Wisconsin - Dora Acosta (Israel), Cristela Mantz (Ron) Xavier Perales, Peter Perales, desde Mexico - Humberto Betancourt (Alejandra), Laura Betancourt (Manuel Gonzalez Duran), Luis Francisco Gonzalez (Mercedes), and Mario Gonzalez (Marita) along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Vickie met the love of her life Homer when they were children while visiting her Grandparents, Dora and Teodulo Perez, in Crystal City, Texas. They grew up together, and when she came to Crystal City High School, they started a beautiful friendship that turned into a relationship. They graduated in 1966, and both attended Southwest Junior College in Uvalde, Texas, and then moved on to Southwest Texas State University, where she graduated in 1970. They had a storybook romance that blossomed and bloomed over the 54 years of marriage.

They raised three daughters, who all made them extremely proud. Christine, Yvonne, and Veronica will pick up the torch bravely and boldly that burned bright for 75 years to ensure the legacy continues. Vickie’s legacy began many generations before she walked her earthly journey. Her ancestors made sure to pour into her all she needed to be a humble Servant of God, a true servant leader, the best wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, colleague, and friend. She knew she was put on this earth to make a difference not only in the lives of her family but as well as the lives of everyone in the Seguin and surrounding communities. She always had an “I CAN” attitude, always a smile on her face, and a very infectious laugh. She did not shy away from doing the heart work, whether it was with Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin (40+ years), Seguin Independent School District (37 years), Texas Lutheran College/University (10+ years), or any other affiliation she had within the community and around the State of Texas. She loved being an educator, whether it was in the arts, in the classroom, at Even Start, as an assistant principal, at SISD Central Office, or on a stage where she could share her love of the Mexican American culture.

Vickie was a loving and adoring Grandma and made sure to fill her grandchildren with all the secrets of love, kindness, humbleness, and

the most important thing banding together as a family. She was there to pick them up from school, go to all their extracurricular activities, make delicious rice and carne picada, fresh tortillas, and even tutored all her grandchildren in mathematics and physics. She shared a special bond with each grandchild and had some of the very best conversations on a oneto-one basis. She imparted into them to keep God in everything they do and to always reach their highest potential.

Vickie was instrumental in the formation of Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin, a non-profit cultural arts organization that is a revered cultural, educational, and humanities institution in Seguin, Texas. Teatro recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of serving Seguin and surrounding communities’ youth, adolescents, adults, and seniors through its three pillars of Community Based, Center Based, and School-Based programming. She touched the lives of thousands. For all 40+ years, Vickie volunteered her services and expertise to Teatro in the following capacities: costume coordinator, Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa instructor, program coordinator, grant writer/administrator, executive director, and dedicated 41 years to serving all who sought knowledge in learning more about the Mexican American culture through all forms of art and humanities. She was instrumental in bringing artists, many programs, and many cultural experiences to the community of Seguin and beyond; this also includes private and public schools and universities. She cultivated the love of teaching in youth who now serve and served in many capacities within Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin throughout the United States and abroad. She was also very instrumental in starting the “Grow Your Own” project within Teatro, which has developed fierce Mexican American arts administrators. She served on many Boards of Directors for various organizations and was often asked by Texas Commission on the Arts to serve as Advisory Review Panelist. She was revered in the arts community throughout Texas and nationally and remained dedicated to the mission of Teatro: To promote a better understanding of the Mexican American culture through the teaching, study, practice, and performance of the arts.

Visitation for Vickie will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Visitation will resume at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Yvonne M. De La Rosa, Alejandro Luis Guerra, Joseph Gorordo, Dante Mandala, Juan Luis Martinez, Abram N. Ramirez, Adam R. Ramirez, and Abraham J. Silva. Honorary pallbearers will be David De La Rosa, Robert De La Rosa, José Alberto Rincón, and Isaac M. Ramirez.

Following the mass, the celebration of Vickie’s life will continue with a reception at the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Cultural Arts Center located at 921 W. New Braunfels St., Seguin, Texas. Private interment will be held at a later date.

At the family’s request and in lieu of flowers and/or plants please make a tax-exempt donation to Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin https:// bit.ly/DonationToTeatroInMemoryOfVickie. This site was created by the daughters of Vickie De La Rosa. You can also send checks to Teatro De Artes 921 W. New Braunfels St. Seguin, TX. To learn more about the life well lived by Vickie De La Rosa please visit https://everloved.com/lifeof/victoria-de-la-rosa/.

You are also invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Patti Jean Koenen, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on March 16, 2023, after battling COPD and lung cancer. Patti was born December 14, 1954, to E. Patricia Walsh and Charles William Volkert Jr. in Dover, New Jersey. She married Charles Everett Koenen, Sr. on September 30, 1972 in New Jersey. They had four children together and relocated to Texas in 1984.

Patti was “Nana” to 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Patti is preceded in death by her parents and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is survived by her former husband, Charles Everett Koenen, Sr. and their four children, Charles Everett Koenen, Jr. (wife Carol), Kevin Koenen (wife Athena), Stephen Koenen (wife Casey), and Stephanie Adams (husband Albert); her grandchildren Cambry Terry (husband Cory), Lindsay Pennington (husband Bailey), Kaylie Koenen, Haylie Koenen, Lathan Koenen, Katalina Adams, Tyler Koenen, Raelee Adams, Kaylin Koenen, Tripp Adams, and Kaydence Koenen; and great-grandchildren Carter and Callan Terry, and Brooklyn Pennington. Other survivors include her sisters, Carol Henriksen (husband Steve) and Karen Bodine; her brother, Charles William Volkert III (wife Pauline); and many other beloved family and friends.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate her life with a memorial service planned for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14th, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00pm-2:00pm with a reception following at the Seguin Silver Center.

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Carline Hansen Lehnhoff was welcomed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday April 14, 2023. Her life spanned 91 years beginning on March 4, 1932. She was raised in Galveston and graduated from Ball High School. She moved to Seguin to attend Texas Lutheran College where she met her husband of 54 years, Henry. Together they raised four children.

She was a substitute teacher for 17 years and then owned a flower shop for 14 years. She then worked in the office of Cross Church for 19 years until her retirement at age 86. She loved singing in the church choir and was very active in all aspects of church life. She was a volunteer of the Guadalupe Valley Hospital Auxiliary for 50 years.

She is survived by her four children Kaaren Stoeltje and husband Don, Erik Lehnhoff and wife Janis, Paul Lehnhoff and wife Jackie, and Laura Lehnhoff. She is also survived by granddaughters Angie Saldana, Jessica Lehnhoff, and Kristin Collison and husband Drew, great grandchildren Kailey and Kyle Saldana, her sister Martha Ann Cressman and many nieces, nephews and special cousins.

Carline was preceded in death by her husband Henry, parents Carl and Martha Hansen and brother Neils “Jerry” Hansen and brother-in-law Luther Cressman.

A memorial service to celebrate Carline’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Cross Church 1814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be held prior to the memorial service at 10:00 am at San Geronimo Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Back Bay Mission or the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Esther Elizabeth Schmidt, age 97 of Seguin, passed away on April 11, 2023. Esther was born on May 5, 1925 in Belmont, Texas to Rella (Cheatham) and Marvin Preuss.

Esther is preceded in death by her loving husband, Adlai Schmidt, her daughter, Nancy Goodwin, her parents and her brothers, Marvin, Eugene and Glenn Preuss.

Survivors include her son, Mike Schmidt and wife Doreen; grandson, Michael Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angie; granddaughter, Melissa Elizabeth Locklear and husband Jake; great-grandchildren, Cole, Tate and Reid Schmidt, and Maddie, Maren, and Michael Doak Locklear; sister, Florence McQuaig and husband Marshall; brother, Billy Preuss and wife Mary Lou; sisters-in-law, Valda Preuss and Isabel Preuss; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will begin on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Friedens Church followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Sonja Phillips and the Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Schmidt, Jr., Jake Locklear, Glenn Preuss, Buddy Preuss, Joey Preuss, and Danny Preuss.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens Church, 2555 Friedens Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

VITAL STATISTICS

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Celebration of Life Services for Elroy Nichols will be held Saturday, April 22nd at 10AM from the Eunice and the Mortuary Chapel. Inurnment will follow at a later date. He died April 1st at the age of 74 and is survived by one sister,Lizzie Nichols. Arrangements entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

BRiseño

Gilbert Soto Briseño passed away on April 12, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1935, in Seguin, Texas to Domingo and Maria Soto Briseño.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Julia Hernandez, Guadalupe Cerda, infant sister Elida and little brother Domingo Jr.

Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elisa Luna Briseño; son, Eduardo Briseño (Harriet), daughters Sylvia Marmolejo (Albert), Irma Luna (Valentin), Monica Briseño, Esther Campos (Rene G.), Becky Briseño and bonus daughter/niece Eva Sands; grandchildren Nicholas Briseño, Rachel Briseño, Daniel Briseño, Alfred Briseño, Melissa Avalos, Mike Marmolejo, Vanessa Roberts, Cassi Mogford, Matthew Zamora, Ricky Campos, and Jacob Ramirez. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and siblings, Gloria De La Cruz (Toribio), Diana Casillas (Hunberto) and Sherry Behrendt (John).

Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He had a passion for helping others, always putting their needs before his own. He lived a life filled with love, laughter and adventure and loved the outdoors. He devoted his life to making a positive impact in the community. He retired from Hexcel after 42 years and volunteered at the Christian Cupboard for 18 years. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He volunteered for everything that was asked of him including teaching CCD, ushering, and helping take care of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery grounds. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, acceptance, and service.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff of the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Care Team; Dr. Nolan, Donna, Jimisu, Cathy “Cat”, Linda, Lyta, Magali, Angelica, Sara, and family friend Sandra Hernandez for their exceptional care and support. Their dedication and commitment will never be forgotten.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Nicolas Briseño, Daniel Briseño, Alfred Briseño, Mike Marmolejo, Jacob Ramirez, and Ricky Campos.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary recited by Deacon Nick Carrillo at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10:15 a.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made in memory of Gilbert to the Christian Cupboard of Seguin.

Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-379-2313

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from Monday, April 17 unit Saturday, July. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www.tlucma.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Comal Country Music Show

The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured guests performers will be Bob Appel and Denise Steele. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. Proceeds benefit Charity.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

Hispanic Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and TAMACC Education Foundation will have its 34th Annual Awards Banquet presentations beginning with a Social Hour at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Seguin Coliseum. Tickets are $50 and are available by calling 830-372-3151.

Hermann Sons Life Seguin Meeting

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin meets every third Wednesday of the month. The social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. Toastmasters is a place to practice your speech for work or school where friendly people encourage and give tips to help you improve your communication skills. For more information, call Dina at 423-227-9610.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions

meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

Business in the Park 2023

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Business in the Park 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in Central Park in Downtown Seguin. There will be food trucks, vendors, and live music.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

NARFE Meeting

The National Active & Retired Federal Employees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 21 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center, located at 701 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will be “New Braunfels Bond Initiatives,” by Jenna Vinson of the City of New Braunfels. For more information, call Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482.

City of Seguin Spring Clean-up Day

The City of Seguin will have its Spring Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22 at the Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum) parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. A proof of residency is required. Accepted items include: junk disposal, scrap metal, appliances (without Freon), a maximum of 10 automobile tires (no larger than 19.5”). Paper shredding will also be available. Items that will not be accepted include: hazardous material or chemicals, brush/limbs, fences, sheds, construction materials or debris, appliances with Freon, tractor-trailer, mower, bike or ATV tires, and no tires from local businesses. For more information, call 830-401-2416 or visit https://bit.ly/SeguinCleanUpDay.

Seguin River 5K Run/Walk

The Seguin Faith Lutheran Church small group, Life Bridge, will have a Seguin River 5k Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Patricia K. Irvine King Pavilion, located at 104 River Dr. East in Seguin. For event details visit www.athleteguild.com/event/seguin-tx/2023-seguin-5k-river-runwalk. For questions, contact Cody Goetz at SeguinRiverRun@gmail.com.

Seguin ISD Community Kite Festival

The Seguin ISD will have its 2nd Annual Community Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Manuel C. Castilla Park, located at 2402 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. There will be music, games, vendor

booths, community resources, free food or food truck options, arts & craft, kite making, kite flying, and door prizes. Bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting. The event is recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month (May) by the Seguin ISD ACE Program, Student Services, and Whole Child Initiatives.

Sounds of Seguin Car Show

The Seguin High School Matador Band will have its Sounds of Seguin Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Seguin High School Parking Lot, located at 1315 East Cedar St. in Seguin. There will be food, raffles, games, and more. To enter, visit https://tinyurl.com/soscarshow23.com. For more information, email soundsofseguin@gmail.com.

Festival For Life

The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its Festival For Life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a rock wall, bouncy castles, dunking booth, live music, dessert auction, and more. There will also be burger tickets available pre-sale or at the door.

Rose Painting Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Rose Painting Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the steps to complete your own yellow rose of Texas. Once you learn this technique it can be applied to many other forms of art. The class is for adults and the cost is $40 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser

The Guadalupe Lodge BBQ Fundraiser will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 1945 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Plates are $15 and include pulled pork and sausage, sides, dessert and drink. There will be drive through and dine-in available. There will also be a silent auction.

Republican Women Luncheon

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its monthly Luncheon, featuring Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27. To reserve a $15 lunch, call Glenda Layton at 830-391-3979 or email caddobigred@yahoo.com by Monday, April 24. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

Glory Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles

The River’s of Glory Ministry/Penny Kleinschmidt, will have its Glory Time! Worship, Teaching and Miracles at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24 and at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Hillcrest Church Gymnasium, located at 1440 Eastwood Dr. in Seguin. Admission is free and childcare will not be provided. The speaker will be Kola Emiola, Apostle & Prophet to the Nations Dominion Impact Church, Ibadan, Nigeria. Leading praise and worship will be Sandra Dee Mahone and Dwayne Williams.

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Navarro

Elementary Pre-K & Kinder Registration and Roundup

There will be a Registration and Roundup for Navarro Elementary from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for last names A through L and 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. for last names M through Z on Tuesday, April 25. For eligibility requirements and a list of documents required, visit www.es.nisd.us.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its April After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Grain Bin Cafe & Store, located at 121 Dennis Drive in Seguin. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Seguin Art League High School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will have its High School Art Show Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 for all students in grades 9 through 12. Art will be accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in McKeogh Hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. There is no entry fee and a prospectus is available at www.seguinartleague.com. Artwork must be ready for display and cannot exceed 36 inches in any direction. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have Debutante Program Informational meetings at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27 or at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more details, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@gmail.com.

Texans Reaching Out

The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its “Texans Reaching Out” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Texas Theatre. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a live auction. Tickets are $25 per person and are available at the church office, located at 201 E. Nolte St., Keeper’s Interiors and Gift and Gourmet. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for which you do not have to be present to win. All proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s community and international outreach efforts. For more information, call Kelly Follis at 830463-7549.

Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree

The Seguin Kiwanis Club will have its Kiwanis Club Flapjack Jamboree from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in the parking lot adjacent to the First Methodist Church on N. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates of pancakes and sausage are $10 each. This is a drive-thru event and the Navarro Jazz band will be providing live music. Proceeds benefit scholarships, sponsorships, and other community needs.

Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation will have its 10th Annual Race to Raise 5K Run/Walk at

8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at Pecantown Books & Brews. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.grmedfoundation.org. All proceeds benefit the LifeSaver Grant Program, with a portion designated to the General Endowment. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment and materials, and provide support for programs that enhance and advance patient care at GRMC.

Earth Day Festival/Spring Trade Day

Seguin’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Spring Trade Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. Residents can learn how to live a greener lifestyle and how Seguin can become a healthier, more sustainable community. Businesses, schools, organizations, and industries will show how to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. Musical groups will perform in the bandstand and there will be activities for children. There will be over 80 vendors throughout downtown selling crafts, jewelry, food, clothes, toys, and more.

Mid-Texas Symphony

The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Symphonie Fantastique,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April. 30 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. The event features Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, and John Henry Crawford, cello.

MAY

Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 18th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy from Saturday, June 10 to Friday, June 16. SAYLA is for Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year. The application deadline is Thursday, May 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber.com/seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla.

Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be from the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts. The cost of the meal is $20 for member in advance or $25 for non-members and after Friday, April 28. For more information and to make a reservation, call 830-379-6382.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 1300 King St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Pecan Country Chiropractic. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Mother’s Day Card Creating Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mother’s Day Card Creating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 8 adults. For more information and to register, call 830-305-0472.

Mental Health Conversations

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, NAMI Guadalupe County, and the Seguin Public Library will offer, “From Darkness to Light: Stories and Conversations about Mental Health,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with mental illness and recovery.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Plants of the Weston Ranch,” with Mark Gustafson, professor of biology at Texas Lutheran University. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Beginning Water Color Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Water Color Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic watercolor techniques. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. in Geronimo.

JUNE

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830-3050472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

AUGUST

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http://txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http://txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

SEPTEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

OCTOBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NOVEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

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Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www. heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin

for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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