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Local library invites you to join it for a discussion on race By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Jr., chief of board of governance and leadership for the Leadership ISD in Forth and Rashad Tolbert, TLU student and president of TLU’s Black Student Union.

(Seguin) --- Limited seating is still available for this weekend’s panel discussion on race. The Seguin Public Library is helping the Seguin community begin a conversation on the issue as part of its latest book study featuring ljeoma Oluo’s book “So You Want to Talk About Race.

Gross reminds residents that while they don’t need to have the book completely read by Saturday, they should pick up their free copy at as soon as possible.

Library Director Jacki Gross says this Saturday’s Seguin Talks About Race Panel Discussion is the first in a series of events designed to engage the public in a much needed and important conversation. “We have a variety of programs planned both virtual and on-site to encourage people even if they don’t want to go to the panel discussion to maybe pick up a book and join the book discussion specifically on the book if they feel so inclined or start a conversation with their peers and see where that goes. It does not have to be here at the library or a library sponsored event. We felt like the library was a place where people – we don’t have any agenda —we don’t have a political agenda or anything like that,” said Gross. Gross, as reported earlier by the Seguin Daily News, says sitting down to talk about race is “unchartered territory” for communities especially here in Seguin. She says because it is a “hard conversation” to have, she felt Seguin through its library needed to take the first step.

“We are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. You don’t need a library card to pick up a book. You just come in and pick up a book and we have some fliers for all of the events coming up. We are requiring that people register for it if they want to attend the panel discussion because we want to ensure the safety of everyone. So, we are limiting the number of people who can be physically present. But, we will live streaming the discussion,” said Gross. ‘The book is entitled ‘So You Want to Talk About Race’ but to be honest, it’s not just about race. It’s about people who are different religions but it’s all about let’s hear each other’s stories and we might not agree but let’s respect one another and respect their experience, your experience living in Seguin is not the same as mine and it can be a good thing,” said Gross.

Those serving as panelists this weekend include Dr. Bernadette Buchanan, a professor at Texas Lutheran University; Rev. Megan Elliott, a member of the LGBT community and head pastor at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church; Rev. Jimmie Flakes, head pastor at Second Baptist Church of Seguin; Jacinto Ramos,

The Seguin Talks About Race Panel Discussion is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at the library located on West Nolte Street. Sign-up for the in-person event is required at EventBrite. That link can be found on the Seguin Public Library’s Facebook page. Access to live streaming on Saturday can also be found on that page.

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The pandemic might have put a stop to most Homecoming activities in the Navarro ISD but it did not put a stop to its school spirit. The Navarro High School Cheerleaders on Wednesday led fans and students during this year’s Community Pep Rally at Erwin Lee Field. The Navarro Panthers on Friday take on Austin-Achieve. The game can be heard live on Seguin Radio KWED or at SeguinToday.com. Pre-game coverage gets underway at 6:50 p.m. followed by kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Photo courtesy

Local children invited to Saturday drive through event in downtown Seguin

Kids Day in the Park finds alternative to cancelling annual event By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – This weekend will still be all about the kids. Each year, Kids Day in the Park celebrates Seguin’s youngest citizens in downtown Seguin with a day full of fun, games, and information on services available to local families. This year, however, due to the pandemic, the event hosted by Connections Individual and Family Services, will be a drive-thru

celebration. Connections is a non-profit organization which works to provide a safe and secure alternative to the “streets” for homeless, abused or at-risk youth. Megan Dupree, the outreach administrator at Connections, says the group is grateful that it didn’t have to cancel the event entirely.

“We decided that we weren’t going to be able to do Kids Day in the Park like we normally have. This would be our 12th year to host Kids Day in the Park in Seguin and we decided that just because of the pandemic, it really didn’t mean that our families didn’t need us and so we still wanted to reach out to them and be able to connect with them in some way and so we planned a

drive through event where families can drive through the streets that will be closed off around Central Park and pick up items, goodie bags. We have a limited supply of mini pumpkins to give out. We also distributed a coloring sheet to all of the schools just like we normally do and they’ll get a special treat as well if they bring these coloring sheets back to us at the park that day. The goodie bags will be filled with all kinds of items, treats, coupons, books, activity packs, information from different businesses and non-profits in Seguin, tooth brushes, tooth paste just anything we felt would benefit families,” said Dupree. Dupree says in addition to all the fun for the kids, the day is also about ensuring that families know of the services available to them. “I think for this year, we really just wanted people to know that we are still here. We know that this year has been rough on a lot of our families, a lot

of youth in our community and we are still here and we are still availe to help. So, one of the biggest things that connections does is offer counseling at no or low cost to families in the communities that we serve and that’s never been more important than it is right now. So, our counselors are ready to help youth, ready to help families kind of work through this hard time. That’s kind of the main goal for this event is just letting people know that were are still here and other non-profits around the community are still here ready to help families,” said Dupree.

The Kids Day in the Park Drive Thru event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Seguin’s Central Park. Bags will be distributed while supplies last. Vehicles are asked to enter the drive through by turning onto South River Street from Court Street. We hope to see all the families of Seguin there! For more information on Connections Individual and Family Services, visit their website at www. connectionsifs.org or call (830) 629-6571.

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Seguin Police Department to lead this year’s holiday parade By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- The men and women of the Seguin Police Department will be honored during this year’s Holiday Lighted Parade. Mayor Don Keil announced recently that he had selected the officers to be recognized as this year’s grand marshals for the popular Christmastime parade. Keil says he has such great respect for Police Chief Terry Nichols and for the rest of the department. He says he’s seen first hand how they are making a positive difference for the people of Seguin. “Through the past few weeks, I’ve seen so much of Chief Nichols and doing things and seeing his operations throughout the community as well as his command staff which is an amazing group of guys too, a very skilled group of people. So, it kind of put it into head to me that every year, it’s my duty to name a marshal for our Holiday Stroll Parade and so, I took it upon myself to appoint I think the Seguin Police

Department headed by Chief Nichols as the official marshals of whatever forum our celebration will take – whether it’s a standing display or some sort of celebration but one way or the other, I want this to be a reminder to this community of what a great, professional, well run police department that we have,” said Keil. Mayor Keil says a number of law enforcement agencies have been in the news of late, and not always in a positive light. But Keil said he wanted to show his support for the work done by the Seguin PD each day. “I just want them to know that this community supports them and will do all that it can to help them keep this a safe community. I’m going to encourage people through the holiday season, if they can, maybe even make it some sort of theme to honor these guys that keep us all safe in this community,” said Keil. The officers will be honored as part of the city’s holiday parade, but Mayor Keil

says that he hopes the community will come together during this time to show its thanks for the officers who serve and protect this community. “Throughout the country, there are places that are really having a hard time respecting police and I really want to make sure that our police force, Chief Nichols knows that this community knows them, supports them and will do all that we can to make sure that this a wonderful, peaceful community and the police department is a big, big part of that,” said Keil. The Lighted Holiday Parade is usually held the first week of December in downtown Seguin. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not clear how the parade will look this year. The city is currently exploring a number of options, and expects to make an official decision on the parade in mid-November.

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Panthers host Polar Bears on Homecoming night, Friday’s game to air on KWED (Geronino) - Navarro looks to extend its winning streak to four games and move to 3-0 in District 14-4ADivision II with a homecoming win over Austin-Achieve this Friday at Erwin-Lee Field. The Panthers, 4-2 in Rod Blount’s third season as head coach, broke school records for points, most touchdown passes in a game, most PAT kicks in a game, and the longest field last Friday in a 94-0 shutout of Austin-Eastside Memorial. Nick Billings completed TD passes to five different receivers, while Sebastian Sneed went 1313 on extra points and capped the evening with a 47-yard field goal.

Reed Fishbeck (4) had his most productive game of the season with three catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in last week’s win over Eastside Memorial. Photo by Jacqueline Springs. the school’s first season of 11-man football Memorial 44-20 in the district and season under head coach Mackee Mason. The opener two weeks ago, but they dropped Polar Bears scored 25 unanswered points last Friday’s non-district tilt to John Paul II Austin-Achieve is 1-1 in in the fourth quarter to rally past Eastside 54-12.

The name that jumps off the state page for Achieve is running-back Lavonte Ben. The 6’2”, 205 lb senior enters Friday with 344 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 26 carries (13.2 per carry), with a long run of 56 yards. “He’s going to be one of the top backs in the district, and he’s kind of the total package,” Blount said after watching Ben on film. “He’s got the size and speed, good agility and vision. They get him the ball as often as they can, but he’s doing a great job. They’ve got a couple of other backs that are solid as well. Speed. They’ll probably be the top skill kids that we’re going to see out of these last few games.” See NAVARRO, page 5

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Orlando Ortiz pulled in his first TD reception of the season against Eastside Memorial to go with six rushing scores and a 10.2 average per carry. Junior As Blount alludes to, Ben’s teammate Jaheim Billison has been productive half-back Brody Whitson has scored a team-high seven rushing touchdowns with his opportunities as well, totaling 79 yards and two touchdowns on while piling up 344 yards on 44 attempts. just nine carries. The Navarro defense has forced 19 turnovers - 11 fumbles and eight Senior safety Adolfo Ovalle leads the Achieve defense with 21 tackles, four interceptions - through six games, and the team’s turnover margin is plus10. Aden Supak has three interceptions on the year, Ortiz two. of those for loss. Navarro counters with a staggering list of offensive weapons who have The secondary will receive a boost with the healthy return of James Brinsley contributed an attack that yields 46.8 points and 398.5 total yards per game. to his starting safety spot after the senior missed significant time with an injury. The afforementioned Billings has produced 12 total touchdowns - seven Friday’s kickoff at Erwin-Lee Field is slated for 7:30 p.m. The game will passing, four rushing, and one on a punt return. air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage Senior tailback Sam Muniga leads the Slot-T stable with 506 rushing yards, starts at 6:50 with the Marion coach’s show. Live stadium coverage begins at 7:00. 188 receiving yards, and seven total touchdowns.

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Seguin Talks About Race Community Event

The community is invited to take part in “Seguin Talks About Race,” a community event series centering around the book “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo. Pickup a free copy of the book at the Seguin Public Library and join the discussion. Free books are also available at the following locations, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin ISD, and Navarro ISD. This series of events will take place mid-October to mid-November focusing on community discussions about race and racism. Visit library.seguintexas. gov to register for in-person events and read over our safety guidelines. Please call 830401-2422 or for additional information.

Seguin Talks About Race: Call for Personal Narratives

The Seguin Public Library invites you to share your personal experiences facing issues of race as part of our Seguin Talks About Race series. Through Oct. 30, the library is collecting personal narratives about race, racial injustice or intolerance, and invite local community members to come share their stores. Collected stories will be video recorded and showcased in the library this fall. If you would like to share your story, set up an appointment by calling 830-401-2422 or email us at library@seguintexas.gov.

Silver Center Dance

The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 16 with entertainment by Randy Harrison and

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his band. 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.

Seguin Sunset Lions Rummage Sale

The Seguin Sunset Lions Club will have a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 in the parking lot of Century 21, located at 1498 E. Court St. in Seguin. (Behind Taco Bell). All proceeds benefit local charities. For donation or more information, call 830-379-7111.

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Drive-Thru Kids Day in the Park

Connections will have its Drive-Thru Kids Day in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 in Central Park in downtown Seguin. Vehicles will enter onto South River Street from Court Street. There will be three different stations for goodies and information. For more information visit www.connectionsifs.org or call 830629-6571.

Seguin Talks About Race Panel Discussion

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 Seguin Public Library will host a Panel Discussion about race, racism, and social injustices that are happening all around the nation, as part of its “Seguin Talks About Race,” a community event series centering around the book “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. This program is inperson and space is limited to maintain social distance. Registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov. For more information call 830-401-2422.

Virtual Tai Chi

Pork Steak Plate Sale

Big Red Barn Market Days

The Seguin Public Library will offer Virtual Tai Chi at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 with Barry A. Jackson from the GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. This virtual program can be found on our website and social media platforms. Please call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

The Knights of Columbus Council #3412 will have a Pork Steak Plate Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates are $10 each and they will come with 3 sides. All proceeds benefit various charity programs.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation

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.

GRMC Visitor Update

GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany patients who are receiving outpatient services and inpatient services consistent with Texas Health and Human Services expiration of the emergency rule prohibiting visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be screened upon entering the hospital and suspected COVID-19 patients will not be allowed visitors under the new rules. Mask are required and must be worn at all times. Visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Patient Tower entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend entrance is through the Emergency Department for screening and entry. For further information visit www. grmedcenter.com.

FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020

The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have its Pumpkin Patch 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in Oct. For more information visits fumcseguin.com.

Toddler Time: Celebrate Differences

The Seguin Public Library will “Celebrate

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Differences” during Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This program is inperson and space is limited to maintain social distance. Registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov. This event is also a part of our “Seguin Talks About Race” community event series. Please call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday: Fandom Craft

opportunity to create fridge/locker magnets. This program is an in-person program and space is limited to 6 preteens per half hour sessions to maintain social distance. Registration is required by calling 830-4012422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

LWV Online Public Meeting

The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area will host “Fact or Fake? Media Misuse Today,” an Online Public Meeting, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The meeting will be held on Zoom (meeting ID: 899 8656 3219 password: 270440) and on Facebook, and recorded for viewing later on the LWV Comal YouTube channel. For more information visit lwvcomal.org.

The Seguin Public Library will have its Teen Tuesday: Fandom Craft at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Create fridge/locker magnets featuring your favorite fandomson. This program is an in-person program and space is limited to maintain social distance. Registration is required by calling 830-401See Seguin: Magnolia Hotel 2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov. The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual Preschool Storytime tour of the Magnolia Hotel on Thursday, The Seguin Public Library will host an Oct. 22 at library.seguintexas.gov and library online virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. social media platforms. See Seguin is a series Wednesday, Oct. 21. The numbers 1-10 will where participants see different groups and be covered in a weekly series, this week we businesses across the community. Learn fun the number 8 will be featured. Each packet facts and meet the staff who go above and will contain a section of your number book, beyond to make it all happen. Please call 830craft supplies, early literacy activity tips, and 401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for English/Spanish words to practice. Weekly additional information. packets can be picked up every Monday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market information or call. will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Preteen Wednesdays: Fandom Craft 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more The Seguin Public Libray will have its information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Preteen Wednesdays: Fandom Craft at 4 p.m. Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook Wednesday, Oct. 21. Participants will have an page or text 210-722-9054.

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Drive Through Trunk or Treat

The Faith Lutheran Church will hold a Drive Through Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 from in the east parking lot of the church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. The Entrance will be from Cedar St. and exit to 123 via the alley behind the church. COVID safety protocols will be in place, including masks and distancing.

Refuge III Youth Sunday

Join Refuge III’s Youth Sunday (Pastor District Elder Leonard Fennell) with special guests “2-U-Neek” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 via Zoom. For a link to join the Zoom, call or text your email address and name to 210-827-1605. For further information call Sis. Shirley Fennell at 830-303-6478.

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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. To be sure your religious organization’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.

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Batey Debra Bee Batey, age 64 of Seguin, passed away on October 7, 2020. Debra was born in Seguin, Texas on January 5, 1956 to Maggie (Wiley) and Howard Batey.

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Debra was always active in the Mighty Matador Band and the Seguin Girl Scouts, Troop 46. Debra is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Batey. Survivors include her son, Clint Taft and wife Erica; daughter Codi Cook and husband Jack; grandchildren, whom she adored and knew her as “Grandma”, Colton and Connor Taft, Holdyn and Kolby Morrow, and Waylon Cook; brothers, Ronald Batey and Dan Batey; sister-in-law, Barbara Batey; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other loving family members and many, many friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nockenut Cemetery with the Rev. Don Hessong officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings to be worn. With Debra’s loving and kind nurturing nature, the family asks that memorial contributions be given to any organization that serve the intellectually disabled, or honor her memory by being kind to all. 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.

John M. Nash, III passed away August 8, 2020 at the age of 70 in Seguin, Texas. A public celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2 to 5 p.m. with services including military honors at 3 p.m. at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center, “Big Red Barn”, 390 Cordova Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155. Casual Patriotic Attire would be appropriate and face coverings are required per CDC protocols. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas or the Geronimo Lions Club Scholarship Fund, 135 Oak Springs Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are encouraged to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

Talley Mary “Faye” Talley, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on October 11, 2020. Faye was born on March 24, 1936 in Stockdale, Texas to Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” (Dixon) and Peter Lawrence “Pony” Jackson.

She was a graduate of Stockdale High School Class of 1954 where she served as Class President and a Stockdale High School Brahmas Cheerleader. Faye will be remembered as the longtime manager of Alamo Title (formerly Guadalupe County Abstract) in Seguin. She was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church. Throughout her career Faye was actively involved

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in her community. She served as an Honorary Guadalupe County Fair Director, former Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, former member of the Zonta Club, former director on the board of Vocational Office Education at Seguin Independent School District, and former director of the Texas Land Title Association. Faye is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Alvis Wayne Talley, her parents, and her siblings, Lawrence Jackson (Opal), Callie Dobbins (Marsh), Stokley Jackson (Lil), David Jackson (Gwen), Arden Jackson, Earl Jackson, Roy Jackson (Betty), Richard Jackson, and Estella Schraub (B.B.), and nephew, Stanley Malone. Survivors include her daughters, Terri Hinson and husband John Bert, and Sara Ramos and husband Manuel; grandchildren, Richard Hinson and wife Yvonne, Eric Hinson, Josh Ramos and wife Kaylyn, Caleb Ramos and wife Jessica, and Chase Ramos and wife Robyn; great-grandchildren, Alex, Erica, Michael, Nicolas, Kylie, Kinsley, Gus, Jaxson, Duke, Lucy, Mallory, Hudson, Vivian, Kalem and Kallie; sister-in-law, Jackie Jackson of Las Vegas, Nevada; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Dugger Cemetery with Sharon Hawk officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including proper social distancing and face coverings worn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Fair Association, P. O. Box 334, Seguin, Texas, 78156, Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, TX, 78155-1593, or to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar 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.

Dixon Sr.

Mr. Willie Lee Dixon Sr., of Seguin, Tx passed away October 3rd, 2020 at the age of 75 years old. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Dixon (Armstrong); Son: Willie Lee Dixon Jr.; Daughter: Angela Dixon-Montrel; Brothers: Esther Dixon, Lanier Dixon & Charles Lee Dixon; Sister: Idella Williams A viewing will be held Saturday October 17, 2020 from 9:30am-11:00am at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held Saturday October 17, 2020 at 11:00am at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery

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Gonzales

Noel Morales Gonzales, age 69 of Seguin passed away on October 13, 2020. Noel was born on September 5, 1951 in Seguin, Texas to Herbert and Maria (Morales) Gonzales.

He will be remembered as a longtime employee of Motorola and the Seguin Independent School District. He is preceded in by his son Rene DeHoyos Gonzales, his parents, and brother, Robert Gonzales, and sister Diana Lugo and husband Albert. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Susie DeHoyos Gonzales; daughter, Jessica Gonzales DeLany; granddaughters, Kelsey Noelle Guerrero and Robyn Renee DeLany; sisters, Olga Gonzales, Oralia Herrera and husband Rudy, Elia Soliz and husband David, and Denise Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary beginning at 12 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rudy Herrera officiating. Interment will follow in Santo Tomas Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings must be worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Beutnagel, Tony Herrera, Armando Arambula, Sr., Reagan Scheel, Darrell Cowey, and Dustin Crawford. 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.

Schmoekel

On October 13,

2020, after a wonderful 94 years of life and 74 years of marriage, Eleanora Haas Schmoekel passed away in Seguin, Texas. She was born on May 12, 1926, in Cranes Mill, Texas, to Erwin and Erna Mueller Haas. The ranch they lived on is now under water at the bottom of Canyon Lake. The family moved to New Braunfels, Texas and later to the Marion area where she grew up and married Udo H. Schmoekel, Jr. on July 24, 1946 in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Marion. They had three sons, Jerry, Larry and Steve. Eleanora began her long, over 30-year babysitting career in 1965 when she began keeping six-week old Donna Linder, then later her younger sister, LeeAnn, who both to this day still know her as “Mom”. Through the years she and Udo enjoyed traveling to Europe, Mexico, Canada, Fiji, and throughout all of the forty-eight continental United States. Many times, these trips included polka dances, family vacations, and just enjoying this wonderful country. She was an avid Hermann Sons member and helped for many years with bingos and events held at the Hermann Sons’ hall in Seguin. She is survived by her husband, Udo; their son, Jerry, and his wife, Jo; their son Larry; and their son, Steve, and his wife, Candice. She is also survived by one grandson, Brian Schmoekel and wife, Jenna, and their children, Ashlyn, Caedmon, Logan, and Emelyn; granddaughter, Kristi Schmoekel Uhl, and her daughters, Rebekah, Abigail and Bethany; granddaughter, Holly Mangum Wittenberg and husband, Jeff, and their sons, Noah and Aiden; and granddaughter, Tina Mangum Cagle and husband, Craig, and

their daughters, Cameron and Conner, along with a large number of the beloved children she babysat and helped raise over the years. Survivors also include her brother and his wife, Ewald and Evelyn Haas, of New Braunfels and their family. She will truly be missed. Udo wants to express gratitude to Steve, Donna, LeeAnn, Sue Thomas, and Brian for sitting with Eleanora during her last nights at the hospital. Visitation will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, October 17 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Van Deusen officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Due to CDC protocols social distancing and face coverings are required at all locations. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis 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.

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