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Forever remembered Tickets still available for youth show

in Seguin

drive through dinner fundraiser

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Today is the day to be counted by the caterer for this weekend’s Curbside Gala being hosted by the Guadalupe County Youth Show. The drive through dinner fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday in the Seguin Cattle Company parking lot. Like others, the youth show committee this year was forced to come up with a new plan to help raise funds for its 2021 Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. Debra Reiley, one of the coordinators for the event, says the group is looking to sell as many tickets that it can for this Saturday. She says to ensure enough food, those tickets should be purchased by the end of today.

The Seguin Fire/EMS Department gathered Friday morning in memory of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on America. See story on page 2.

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“We have decided to adapt to the times, and we are going to proceed with fundraising for our scholarships, for benefiting the participants and we are going to have a drive thru dinner. We are still going to have the catered meal by David Goerke. Your ticket will get you a full meal plus it enters you in a drawing for some fabulous prizes that have been donated by some wonderful

sponsors,” said Reiley.

Reiley says although the concept of the fundraiser has changed, the group will still be pushing to reach its $20,000 goal. She says that is how much it normally takes to cover the three day show and sale process. “We need your support still even though we are not having the big dinner, dance, live auction, silent auction because this money that we raise actually helps put on the event that happens in January. We have facilities to pay for. We have computer software programs to pay for just normal office, everyday supplies, mail outs but then the money also goes away at the end of the year to our 2021 seniors who can apply for our scholarship. Last year, we gave away seven scholarships. We never know exactly how many we are going to give away. It depends on how many apply and how much money is in the bank to go. So, it’s really important that the community still supports this event even though it’s going to look a little different through a drive thru kind of event,” said Reiley. See TICKETS, page 3

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Seguin Fire/EMS Department remembers those lost during 9/11 By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – Although it’s been nearly two decades, Seguin is nowhere near closing the history books on the events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001.

anyway. We owe it to them to never forget that drive, that passion for the job and to serve their fellow man and I just want to honor them for what they sacrificed and we have many men and women today that are still fighting for our freedom and defending our country and I don’t want to forget them either. We have two active reservists now that are serving overseas right now. We just had one come back so this war on terror is very personal for me and it all began on Sept. 11, 2001 and so we owe it to them,” said Skinner.

In fact, leading that effort each year for the city are the men and women of the Seguin Fire/EMS Department. In a short celebration outside its Central Firehouse on Friday morning, fire fighters gathered with members of the Seguin Police Department and other city staff in remembering the While many smaller communities sacrifices that were made during the across the country have slowly drifted away from remembering the terrorist attacks on America. tragedy on a public scale, Skinner Fire Chief Dale Skinner says with believes that part of history can the tragedy of that day still so never be forgotten especially for noticeably clear for many of us, those in uniform. he believes it’s important to keep the lives of those lost always at the “The fire service is all about history and tradition and this forefront. has become part of our history “It’s just important to me personally and our tradition and we owe because of the service that we do it to the young fire fighters and to our community and 343 fire police officers to remember that, fighters. rarely have I ever seen what occurred that day and it’s that firefighters in one place and a reminder of what they signed to imagine that we lost that many up to do -- that every day is firefighters on one day. Those guys precious and you don’t know when they got up that morning, they when you get up and put that had no idea that was the end of it uniform on -- you don’t know for them. But when they looked up that that could be the last time at those towers and they saw, they you do it,” said Skinner. had to know that they probably wouldn’t come home but they did it Among those on hand for the

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ceremony Friday was Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols. Nichols says he believes it’s a community’s obligation to always remember the American sacrifices that occurred on that day.

“It says a lot about our local community and that we do remember, and we do value our first responders. Whatever uniform you wear, it doesn’t matter, fire, police, EMS. I think our community respects that they understand the history and we don’t want to forget. I wasn’t around after WWII, but I think 15-20 years after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, I think you probably saw the same thing. You saw a generation starting to forget the horrific events. I personally set on my phone an alarm for everything that happened today when the first plane hit, the second plane hit and all that just to remind myself of what that meant to me and what I was doing that day and how it affected me personally,” said Nichols. This day in history, now referred to as 9/11, involved a series of terrorist attacks against the United States by the Islamist terrorist group alQaeda. The day is noted as the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history – killing 2,977 people and the single deadliest for firefighters and law enforcement officers in America’s history. See REMEMBERING, page 3

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Today marks deadline to secure tickets for curbside gala

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TICKETS, continued from page 1

Although the site for the fundraiser has also moved from the Seguin Coliseum to the Seguin Cattle Company, the great tasting food that folks have come to love over the years will not change. That’s according to Committee member Gail Damerau. “So we are going to have our special catered meal like we always do from David Goerke, Circle G Catering, and we are just going to move the location a little bit in a little bit different process and that night will include your ticket for the meal and we are going to serve a bacon wrapped chicken, pork tenderloin, red potatoes, green beans, a roll and again, you can’t go wrong with any Goerke’s meal. So, David is going to be putting that all together for us and our location is going to be out at the Seguin Cattle Company and that’s at 2424 Texas Highway 46 in Seguin and we are going to have just a little drive thru process.

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We have a big parking lot so we can handle everybody who is going to come and get tickets and drive through and pick up chances to win for prizes,” said Damerau.

the group will continue to plan for its youth show. She says the group remains optimistic and is committed to showing support to all those kids who have worked hard all year long.

Those wishing to support the organization may also do so by donating prizes for the fundraiser. Damerau says the group is still working to add to its already wonderful list of prizes for its drawing. Some of those prizes include $100 visa cards, a big screen TV and a Consuela purse.

“Our plan right now is to hold the Youth Show just like we have in the past down at the Coliseum using the dance slab using our show ring. It’s scheduled for January 20. January 23 is the auction being on that Saturday. We have no change as of now. I think we are too early to make any changes. I can tell you, there is a backup plan. There’s always a Plan B happening I think with any event that we are doing. But at this point, January is a go,” said Reiley.

“And we are still looking for some good items if you have something that you would like to donate to give. Please contact one of the board members, contact Fonda (Mathis) myself or Debra -- we are waiting just to see what great prizes we can get together for those people who buy tickets and have a chance to win those gifts,” said Damerau. Reiley says although the future is unknown,

Meal tickets, which include one chance to win a prize, are $25 each. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Seguin Cattle Company. Tickets can be purchased today from any committee member or by calling 830-305-0456.

Remembering our American heroes

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Panthers clip Blue Jays in home opening rout

(Geronimo) - What a difference a week and a change of venue can make. Just seven days after a turnover and penalty plagued road loss to La Vernia, Navarro looked like a well-oiled machine at ErwinLee Field Friday evening in a commanding 45-27 home win over Needville. Coach Rod Blount’s Panthers built leads of 31-0 and 45-7 before the Blue Jays strung three late touchdowns together to make final score a bit more respectable.

“It was a lot better,” Blount said. “The kids went to work Saturday morning. They showed up and put in the work to make sure they would never put themselves in that situation again. They did an awesome job throughout the week and responded well.” Sam Muniga ran for 138 yards on eight carries and produced two explosive touchdowns, the first on a 55-yard pass from Nick Billings less than two minutes into the game, the second on a 43-yard run with 9:49 left in the second quarter. Billings

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Sam Muniga (13) gashed the Needville defense for 193 total yards on nine touches Friday night, including a 55-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter defensive and a 43-yard scoring run in the second. Photo by Jacqueline Springs.

coordinators who plan to load the box against the Slot-T rushing attack something to think about, completing three of his five passes for 153 yards. In addition to the touchdown toss to Muniga, he delivered a pair of accurate deep throws to James Brinsley for 98 yards and scored on a four-yard run. “Nick does a great job for us, he’s very comfortable leading our offense,” Blount noted. “He throws the ball really well, he’s making good reads, and he did a great job tonight. When they do that, they’ve got to back off a little bit, and that opens up our run game.” Zeke Campos found the end zone twice, on runs of nine and two yards. The second of those touchdowns gave Navarro a 45-7 lead with 3:37 to play in the third quarter. Orlando Ortiz ran for 68 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Sebastian Sneed was perfect on six PAT kicks and nailed a 36-yard field goal with 2:30 left in the first quarter to put the Panthers in front 17-0. See PANTHERS, page 5

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Marion drops home Muniga, Billings spark Navarro in Tuesday Schedule opener to Comfort September 18 dominant win over Needville

(Marion) - Marion’s season opening two-game winning streak ended Friday with a 37-14 loss to Comfort in the Bulldogs’ home opener at Veterans Stadium.

The Bobcats led 13-0 at halftime and stretched the margin to 23-0 in the third quarte. Marion finally broke up the shutout with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Tanner Beakley to Samuel Montoya with 1:34 left in the period. Comfort added a 66-yard touchdown run by Chris Rodriguez and a 13-yard scamper by Jose Neri to put the game out of reach early in the fourth quarter. Beakley connected with Montoya again, this time from four yards out, to cap Marion’s scoring with 4:47 remaining. Juan Ortiz was successful on both of his PAT kicks. Beakley finished 11-24 for 118 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Aden Rackley ran for 65 yards on 16 carries. Jayden Williams coralled a team-high four receptions for 34 yards. Montoya totaled 36 yards on the two touchdown catches. Dillon Blakely also pulled in two grabs for a total of 30 receiving yards. Jacob Smith and Kade Murdoch each snagged a nine-yard reception.

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All told, Navarro piled up 328 rushing yards on 45 carries and finished the night with 481 yards of total offense. “We’ve got a good group,” Blount said of his emerging stable of running-backs. “We’ve got to make sure we stay deep and healthy, but the guys are hitting the hole hard and protecting the football, and the offensive line is giving them a place to go.” Needville’s defensive line figured to give the Panthers a tough test with 6’3”, 300 lb Rice commit Blake Boenisch and 6’0”, 240 lb Bryant Jones anchoring the unit, but Navarro’s Carter Holtkamp, Cole Booker, Triston Brashears, Cooper Syzdek, and Charlie Walker found little difficulty in opening holes for ball carriers.

With the outcome no longer in question, the Blue Jays engineered touchdown drives of 75, 80, and 47 yards together Marion (2-1) goes back on the road this Friday to over the final 12 minutes wrap up non-district play with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff and change to skew the final in Hondo. stats, but Navarro’s defense Rodriguez paced the Comfort attack with 270 rushing yards and a score on 28 carries. Oscar Falcon threw for 69 yards and two touchdowns.

Randolph hands Marion volleyball district opening loss (Universal City) - Marion dropped the first match of the District 26-3A volleyball schedule to Randolph in three sets Friday evening, 25-15, 25-20, and 2514 in Universal City. Haylee Mabee collected nine kills and 10 digs to lead

the Bulldogs.

neutralized the Needville offense when it counted.

Sam Muniga came up with an interception. Fellow defensive backs Ortiz, Brinsley, Mark Wozniak, Jaxen Monkerud, and Jacob Frederick repeatedly held up in coverage against the aerial asault of Needville quarterback Trevor Baker and his cast of talented receivers. “The secondary did awesome all night,” Blount said. “The linebackers (Andrew) Guerra and (Ben) Muniga were doing awesome, and then they went out, and some guys stepped in and played for them. Just a total team effort. The defensive line, with that zone they have to make sure they’re controlling their gap, and they did a great job of that tonight.” Baker finished 13-32 for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman running-back Sherman Jones ran for 89 yards and two scores on 20 carries. Walker Warncke, who came in with 337 yards and six touchdowns, was limited to 35 yards on six carries and kept out of the end zone for the first time this season. Navarro (1-1) hits the road to face the 0-3 Cuero Gobblers this Friday at 7:30 p.m. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday. com, with pre-game coverage at 6:50.

Seguin volleyball vs. Gonzales/ Floresville (dual) @ Gonzales, 6 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Wimberley, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Luling, 7 p.m.

Friday Schedule September 19

Navarro football @ Cuero, 7:30 p.m. (6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Marion football @ Hondo, 7:30 p.m. Seguin volleyball vs. Medina Valley/ Judson (dual) @ Medina Valley, 5 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Canyon Lake, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball vs. S.A.-Cole, 5 p.m.

Madison Doss set for 19 assists and delivered three service aces. Kaylie Miller recorded the team’s only block.

Saturday Schedule

Marion (1-10, 0-1) continues district play Tuesday with a 7 p.m. visit to Luling.

Navarro volleyball @ McMullin County meet (Tilden)

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correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. The Country Church Attic is Visit studygod.info for further now open the first Thursday of information.

each month.

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 830303-6478.

Free Bible Course The World Bible is offering free

School Bible

To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@ kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training

The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Agencies on Aging is offering Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Traing to help improve the quality of life and care for residents in a nursing home or assisted living near you. They provide training, tools and ongoing support. The training is virtual. To register, call 210-362-5209 or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alamoaaaombudsman.

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American Legion Riders Nut Run 7

The American Legion Riders will have its Nut Run 7 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. and first bike out at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the SS American Memorial located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. For more information call 210-382-1745.

Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation

Big Red Barn Market Days

Virtual Toddler Time

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401-2422 for additional information.

The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook.com/ SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Leadership Seguin

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382.

The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@ gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933.

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

Pregnancey Care Center Fundraisng Banquet

The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Seguin Event Center. Social distancing will be implemented, meals will be boxed. Registration is required by calling 830-3032151.

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Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled

The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Springs Park. For more information visit the Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, call 830-379-8033, or email marvel.maddox@gmail.com.

2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest

The Seguin Police Department wants kids to put their art skills to the test during its first ever 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest. If needed, poster board, crayons or map pencils may be picked up at the Seguin Police Department Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest deadline is Monday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 5.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up

The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.

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GRMC Limited Visitor Access

The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.

Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 9 with entertainment by Vernon and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830303-6612.

Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have its 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Fan Drive Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, located at The Seguin Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fan Drive for Seguin 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds residents is underway and fans are available for benefit the children of our community. distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also Silver Center Dance being accepted. For more information call 830-401- The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 2321. 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 16 with entertainment by Randy Harrison and his band. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips LULAC Community Garden will be available for a light supper. To comply with The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag Please wear your mask in to the facility and when and be careful where you step. For more information leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820. call 830-303-6612.

Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 2 with entertainment by Jay Eric and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830303-6612.

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Silver Center Halloween Dance

The Silver Center will have its Halloween Dance from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 with entertainment by Wrangler Country. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830-3036612.

Poker Tournament Fundraiser

The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournament Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Nov. 19 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu. org/texasholdemtournament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933.

RAPPS Individual Sessions

The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Anger Management classes via webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System, CPS, Parole and Probation. For more information call 830-303-9225, 830Silver Center Dance The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 491-1384, email seguinrapps@gmail.com or visit 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 with entertainment by seguinrappsorg.org. The Good Ole Boys. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available Volunteers Needed for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask to help with training classes, fundraising, event in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call drinking. For reservations, call 830-303-6612. 830-372-5980.

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Soefje

Willie Soefje, age 88 of Leesville, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2020.

Bishop Linda Carol Streety Bishop was born on March 11, 1940 at her family home in Smiley Texas to Joe and Julia Streety.

Willie was born on March 18, 1932 in Leesville, Texas to Willie Herman Soefje and Elsie Ivy Soefje. Willie spent his entire life on the farm where he grew up and he was a dedicated farmer and rancher. He truly loved the land and did not like to travel, as he thought nowhere else could be any better than his little piece of Texas. He was also a genius mechanic and could fix almost anything. He made a living as an auto mechanic, working at a garage in Luling until he was in his seventies. Willie loved a good joke, even if, and maybe especially if it was not politically correct. He was a gifted natural musician and could play almost any instrument without any training although the guitar was his favorite. He had a great voice and loved to sing country music and gospel and knew hundreds of songs by heart. Willie is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Joyce Soefje; daughters, Dianne Cooke and Dr. Sherry Soefje and her husband Dr. Hal Hoffman; nephews Scott and Tim Soefje and their families, and their mother Alice Soefje; his cousins Louie and Janet Soefje, Linda and Kerry John Odom , Mike and Connie Bond, Otto Soefje, Carol and Tom Dodgen, Doris Hewell, Glen Soefje, Aubrey Soefje, Stanley Burris and Victor and Paulette Soefje; and other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held Monday September 14, 2020 from 5:00 7:00p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas. Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, Texas with the Rev. Douglas Bielefeldt officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings required. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gonzales Master Gardeners, c/o TAMU AgriLife Extension Services, 1709 East Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX, 78629 or 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.

Smiley High School in 1958.

She made heaven her forever home on September 10, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Linda attended school in Smiley and graduated from

After graduation she attended Draughan Business College in San Antonio. Her first job was with the telephone company in San Antonio, and she later worked for Ford Aerospace and Lockheed Martin at NASA where she retired in 1998. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Earl Graham Bishop, and this August they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Their love and devotion to one another, in sickness and in health, is an inspiration to us all. In 1966, Earl and Linda moved to Dickinson, TX, then to League City, TX where they lived, served, and raised their three daughters. In 1998, they retired back to Smiley to Linda’s family land. Linda is well known for the beautiful music she made on the piano. She served as a church pianist for more than 40 years, serving at Bay Area Baptist Church in League City, TX and First Baptist Church, Smiley, Tx. She enjoyed playing for many singing groups, soloist, choirs, weddings, funerals, and community events. She loved serving her Lord Jesus Christ in many ways. She taught Sunday School to junior high girls and to adults. She loved teaching the Old Testament and was quite a Bible historian. She also served her Lord and made many friends through singing and serving in many capacities, including Vacation Bible School Director and Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) leader. She was a prayer warrior and lifted-up her family, friends, and even strangers when she saw a need. Even during her recent illnesses, she would pray aloud for the nurses, aides, and doctors. Linda loved to help others and served her community that she loved. She organized mission projects that helped many people in her city, state, and in the world. She also served on the school board for the Bay Area Christian School for 25 years. Dear to her heart was the work she did alongside her husband, E.G., with the Texas Baptist Men. Linda’s daughters brought her much joy. While they were growing up, she was very involved as a volunteer in their

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activities and lovingly opened her home to their friends and neighbors. Many friends referred to her as Momma B or their second mom. She enjoyed beach trips with her girls, and later her grandchildren. She and “the girls” took trips together and made many deposits in their memory banks. Lovingly known as “Mimi” by her six grandchildren, she has been their greatest fan, attending athletic events, music concerts, dance performances, baptisms, and school and church events. She loved cooking, canning, and baking and she spared nothing on her grandkids. Just the mention of their names brought joy to her heart and she always told them that she was so proud of them and loved them so much. In retirement, she and E.G. enjoyed traveling in their RV. They traveled across the country and Canada enjoying the beauty of nature and the fellowship of friends. They also loved camping with their grandkids. Linda Bishop was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, beloved daughter and sister, caring friend, and faithful servant of her Lord Jesus Christ. Though she will be missed by many, her family is confident that she was greeted by her Heavenly Father with the words from Matthew 25:21, “…well done thou good and faithful servant…enter thou into the joy of the Lord”. Linda Bishop is preceded in death by her parents, Joe E. Streety and Julia Bell Anglin Streety Scarbrough; her infant son, Earl Graham Bishop, Jr.; her sister-in-law, Betty Bishop; her brother and sister-in-law, Elder and Gracie Bishop; and her brother-in-law, William Duncan. She is survived by her loving husband, Earl Graham Bishop; daughters and their husbands, Billy and Carol Pierce, David and Lisa Jiminez, and Darren and LeeAnn Dunn; grandchildren, Everett Glenn Pierce, Ellis Scott Pierce, Ethan Lee Pierce, Julia Elizabeth Beebe, Carter Joseph Dunn, and Addison Renee Dunn; brothers and their wives, Jim and Janie Streety and Philip and Jackie Streety; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends. Services were held at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon, Texas on Sunday, September 13, 2020; In adherence with COVID-19 protocols, masks will be required for those attending and social distancing will be observed. Burial followed at Bundick Cemetery in Smiley, Texas. The Reverend Marvin Miles was the officiant of the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s name to the Texas Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Fund c/o The First Baptist Church of Smiley, 108 FM 108, Smiley, Texas 78159. You are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Services in care of Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC.

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Solis Reynaldo “Reybob” Solis, age 68 of Seguin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Elroy Hoffer, 86, of Seguin, Texas passed away on September 7, 2020. Elroy was born to Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer in Boerne, Texas on May 30, 1934.

nephews and a niece.

Elroy is survived by his daughter Brenda HofferCullum and her husband Donald, sister Theresa Schwab, brother Elton Hoffer and his wife Martha, along with several

A memorial mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Catholic Cemetery.

Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Shirley Hoffer, Parents Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer, and Brother In-Law Hanno Schwab.

For those who wish you may livestream the services at https:// vimeo.com/event/275767.

Elroy was a 39-year member of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department, in addition he was a member of the Guadalupe District Fire Association, and the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshall’s Association.

All CDC guidelines will be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn in all locations.

Over the years he attended many events of all the organizations. Elroy also served his community as a Seguin Fire Department Firefighter and EMT for 19 years. He was an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s Firemen’s Training School for 40 years. In his free time Elroy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, but really loved deer hunting and had many trophies to show for it. Most recently, Elroy was the #1 Fan of Texas Lutheran Softball. He was a fixture at TLU Softball games and practices, rarely missing anything associated with the program. For many years, he loved and cared for each one of the girls on the Bulldog Softball Teams. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, TX 78155. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Former members of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pall Bearers. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elroy’s name to the TLU Softball Program. Contact the TLU Development Office, 1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155 or call (830) 372 –8030. Funeral arrangements are in care of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin St. Seguin, Texas 78155.

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A memorial service including military honors, celebrating Rick’s life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. If you are unable to attend the service will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/251377. Private interment will be held at a later date. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, 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.

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

Merz Richard Wayne “Rick” Merz, age 56 of Seguin, passed away on July 23, 2020. Rick was born on January 25, 1964 in Seguin, Texas to Virgil Earl Merz and Betty Jane Schlichting Merz Lorenz. He was a 1982 graduate of Seguin High School. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy for twenty years. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Merz, his step-father Leland Lorenz, his grandparents, Egon and Lilly Merz and R. R. and Olivia Lockstedt, and his uncles, Harvey Schlichting, Nolan Schlichting, Donald Lockstedt, Ray Merz and Delbert Merz. Survivors include his son, Samuel “Sam” Merz; daughter, Olivia Merz; mother, Betty J. Lorenz; uncle, Roy Merz; aunt, Betty Jean Schlichting; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

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