VITAL STATISTICS

Watson

Billie Ray Watson, Sr., of Seguin, passed away on May 3, 2023. Billie was born in Caldwell County, Texas on December 8, 1948. He was the first born to James Sr. and Ezell Watson.

He attended Seguin High School and graduated in 1967. After graduation, he went into the Army. He met Barbara Adams at Ball High in Seguin. They later married in 1969 and to this union, six children were born.

Billie Watson worked on the family farm along with his dad and brothers. In the Army, he worked as a helicopter mechanic. One of his first jobs was Koontz Construction, then Enron Gas. He retired from Davis Gas Company.

Preceding him in death are his parents and his brothers Steve and Timothy Watson.

Leaving to share his love is wife, Barbara Watson; sons, Billie R. Watson, Jr., Greg A. Watson, Max A. Watson, Sr., Michael S. Watson, David L. Watson; daughter, Monica Williams and son-in-law Kevin Williams; a host of grandchildren; and brother, James Watson Jr.

A private memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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.

Saenz

Beloved father, son and brother, Ernest Saenz’s life didn’t come to an end with his death. Ernest passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 50, in his hometown of Seguin, TX. He passed surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Ernest never knew a stranger and his love of laughing with family and friends spoke volumes of his character. He would reach out to embrace those he loved, lend a hand when needed and would pick up and call, just to see how you were.

Ernest is preceded in death by his mother, Irmalinda Ortiz and son, Ernest Saenz, Jr. He is survived by his children Brandon Saenz, Matthew Saenz and Isaiah Saenz, and granddaughter Josie Bazan.

Ernest is also survived by his loving grandmother Adelina Moreno, father Albert Saenz Jr., stepmother Sylvia Saenz and siblings Albert Saenz III & wife Christina Saenz, Crystal Garza & husband Henry Garza, James Guerrero, Danielle Guerrero, Andreas Saenz & wife Erica Saenz, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

He will be forever loved by his many family members, friends and all who met him.

Ernest will be honored with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.