STATISTICS

Virginia Lee Cook Head, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on June 8, 2023. Virginia was born on December 27, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas to Eura Lee (Goode) and Ernest Charles Cook.

Virginia had no formal education but she took care of her kids and extended family by getting a job at Motorola where she worked for almost 30 years. At one point, she was caring for 4 generations of her family all while working. She never complained and she made it all seem so easy. After growing up, we realized just how much she did for us all. After retirement, she enjoyed taking care of her great-grandchildren so their parents could go to work. We will miss her strength. She was the glue that held our family together.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, E. C. Cook, Jr., and Raymond Cook, sisters, Florine Flores and Emma Jean Winters, her former husband, Jesse Byron Head, Sr., and step-daughter, Marsha Diane Brown.

Survivors include her children, Gina Lee Head Touchstone and husband Fernando Garcia, III, Jesse Byron Head, Jr., and wife Mendi, and Cary Darlene Head Dornak; step-son-in-law, Bill Brown; grandchildren, Lindsey Elizabeth Head, Jessica Bailey Head, Maci Savannah Smith, Marshall Harrison Smith, Meredith Lila Paschal, Layton Allison and, wife Laura, and Meagan Krueger and husband Derek; step-grandson, Bradley Brown; greatgrandchildren, Charlie and Hunter Krueger, Brooklyn Hicks and Bella and Brea Allison; sisters, Maxine Postert, and Shirley Ray; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Virginia’s life will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church with Pastor Craig Sagebiel officiating with a reception to follow. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or, to the charity of one’s choice.

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.

Maria (Licha) Diaz De Leon Molina was born on June 14, 1936 in Cloete, Coahuila, Mexico and passed peacefully at home on June 25, 2023 to reunite with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Antonia Diaz De Leon.

Maria is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Tomas Molina Jr., 2 sons, Mario and Manuel Molina and 2 daughters-in-love, Alice and Rita Molina and 7 adult grandchildren: Adam (& Gloria), Nicholas (& Ashley), David (& Roxanne), Clarissa (& Raul), Veronica (& Michael), Kristina (& Chris) and Kenny Rodriguez. Maria was also blessed with 18 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat granddaughter.

Maria worked as an elementary school lunch monitor for 6 years after retiring from the workforce. As a lunch monitor, Maria was “grandma” to administrators, teachers, and students alike. At age 86, she wanted to re-apply at the school to work with the children again. In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Inspired by the Word of God, Maria dedicated her life wholeheartedly to family and all others, especially the children, in the name of Jesus and our Holy Mother, Mary.

Visitation will be at Palmer Mortuary on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Holy Rosary will be recited by her grandchildren at 7:00 p.m.

Family and friends are invited to meet on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www. palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.

Milton Frank “Red” Krueger, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on June 26, 2023. He was born in Comal County on November 16, 1936, to Minnie (Bierstedt) and Carl (Charlie) Krueger. Red proudly served his country in the United States Navy and will also be remembered as a 37-year employee of CMC (SMI) Steel Corporation.

Red is preceded in death by his wife Cathy Krueger, daughter Wesley Ann Shehane, his parents, and brothers Carl Krueger and Wayne Krueger, and his nephew Larry Oliver.

He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Herbold, and husband Ruben Sanchez; son-in-law, Gary Shehane; brother, Allen Krueger, and wife Bertha; sister, Janet Coffman; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Paul Theiss officiating. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Krueger, Richard Krueger, Troy Krueger, Rusty Krueger, Dustin Krueger, Patrick Krueger, and Daryl Krueger.

The family would like to thank both Dr. Thomas Raetzsch and his staff and Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for their loving care of Red.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Road, Seguin, Texas 78155, or Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio and South Texas Chapter, 10223 McAllister Freeway, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas 78216.

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.

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