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Guadalupe County provides a recap
of Tuesday’s General Election
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Although Election Day is not reporting the record number of voters that were expected in Guadalupe County, the county still managed to pull in record numbers overall. That’s according to Lisa Hayes, the Guadalupe County elections administrator.
Fire Destroys pair of homes
Two families were displaced after a fire ripped through the two homes Tuesday night. At least one person was injured but has since been treated and released. See story on page 2. Photos courtesy of Seguin Fire Dept. FB page.
“I think election day in Guadalupe County overall went very smoothly. We were prepared for a tremendous voter turnout. We were prepared for the kind of voter turnout on election day that we had seen in early voting. Maybe not, of course, the same number of voters but the first week of early voting, the voters turned out in droves and they stood line very patiently to wait to make their voice heard and so, we were prepared for that kind of response on election day and the voters did turnout to vote. I don’t believe we had record setting turnout but the voters did turn out to vote and things went very smoothly and I think overall, considering that it was a presidential election in a pandemic, I think everything went very well,” said Hayes. Hayes says the numbers across the board were pretty tremendous and
applauds all those who came out to exercise their right.
“Early voting we saw 60,800 voters. Election Day we had 9, 411 voters. We had mail ballots also. We had 7,566 voters who voted by mail so the grand total, the unofficial numbers right now are 77,777 voters,” said Hayes. Hayes says Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to add an extra week to the early voting schedule definitely filtered out the lines on Election Day.
“I think that that extra week is actually what is responsible for the lower election day numbers. I think that the voters had that opportunity and they took it and they ran with it and I think that is fabulous. That’s what it was there for. We wanted the voters to come out and take that opportunity to vote early and they did,” said Hayes. Now although the elections office has released the results of Tuesday’s Nov. 3 election, those results are still very much “unofficial.” Hayes says her office still has plenty of work in
ensuring that every ballot is counted.
“Keep in mind also, we had over 1,000 provisional ballots cast and so we have until close of business on the ninth of November for anyone who like voted a provisional because they didn’t have their ID or any thing like that, they have until that date to come in and cure their ballot to make it countable and that’s also the deadline for late and overseas ballots to come and we still do have mail ballots outstanding that will be countable potentially so these are still unofficial numbers until all of this data comes back that is countable and until the election is canvassed, these are all unofficial numbers and they will change,” said Hayes. According to Hayes, there are currently 312 outstanding mail ballots that are still eligible to be counted through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Now while she doesn’t expect the provisional or mail ballots to change any of the reported outcomes, she does expect that the numbers themselves will change. Again, she says the results are unofficial until canvassed by the various entities and deemed official. See RECAP. page 2
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out of the houses and we were able to contain the fires and all is well. The original report that one of the occupants of the structure of origin did receive some minor injuries and was treated and released from the local hospital,” said Skinner.
(Seguin) -- Two families were left homeless after a fire erupted in a home late Tuesday night. Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner says the fire was reported just after 9:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Cedar Street. Skinner says the single fire managed to spread next door.
Skinner says the fires, unfortunately, caused enough damage leaving both families displaced.
“Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire involved in one structure and a neighboring structure also was on fire. Crews were able to conduct a rapid extinguishment of both fires, conduct a search of both residences. Everyone was
“Both occupancies were displaced. We did notify Red Cross. Red Cross is assisting at least one of the families with lodging and possibly with financial assistance,” said Skinner. Investigation into the fire continues.
Marion voters show their support on Tuesday By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
votes and Christopher McClain with 144 votes. The remaining candidate David Bauch trailed the pack with 140 votes.
(Marion) -- Marion voters turned out Tuesday to have their voices heard in a pair of races. Three seats were also up for grabs in the Marion ISD Board of Trustees race. Candidates earning a seat include Karl Harborth In the city of Marion, voters helped to fill the available seats on with 1,409 votes, Jill LeSage with 1,248 votes and Mike Purcell its city council. A total of four candidates were vying for three with 1,119 votes. Following behind were La Verne Vick with available positions. Earning a seat on the council were Richard 1,109 votes, Jamie Mote with 857 votes, and Eric Smith with White with 181 votes; Abigaile “Abbie” Maberry with 161 754 votes.
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“It will change the numbers but we don’t know yet because we don’t know what jurdisctions those were in. They may have been county wide race but nothing like in one of the cities or schools. Just like every ballot has a certain content -- that’s how these provisional ballots are so they are going to affect the different entities within the county in different ways,” said Hayes.
As for election day, Hayes says no hiccups were reported for her office. Some other counties across the state including Comal County reported problems with their poll pads that are used to electronically sign voters in. Hayes says all COVID-19 safety precautions were also implemented and adhered to by voters throughout the election period.
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Tuesday’s vote will allow plans to now fix those dams to move forward. (Seguin) -- There were dozens of races and initiatives on the ballot Tuesday. Voters have given their overwhelming support for the creation of Water Control Improvement Districts (WCID) along lakes Dunlap, McQueeney and Placid. The vote will allow each lake group to create its own WCID, which will provide a funding mechanism and some oversight in the effort to repair or replace aging dams along the hydroelectric lakes on the Guadalupe River. Each WCID ballot initiative called for the approval of three propositions establishing the individual districts, and also a board of directors for each district. All of the propositions were approved easily, with voter support in the 90 percent range for each ballot item. The outcome means voters along the lakes want to make sure that the lakes are preserved for future generations. The lake associations have been working with GBRA to come up with a plan to fix the dams. This comes after GBRA, last year, threatened to drain the lakes, because the nearly 90 year old dams were deemed unsafe.
Guadalupe County’s representation in Austin has now also been set. State Representative John Kuempel easily won his District 44 seat, which also includes Wilson County. The state senate race saw longtime incumbent Judith Zaffirini easily defeat Seguinite Frank Pomeroy. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez also wins re-election. The Democratic congressman held off a challenge from Republican Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez. Democrat Rebecca Bell-Metereau appears to be headed towards a victory over Republican Lani Popp for a seat on the State Board of Education. BellMetereau, a professor at Texas State University in neighboring San Marcos, would replace longtime board member and Republican Ken Mercer, who decided not to seek re-election. Outcomes were also reported in other state races. When the Texas Legislature convenes in 2021, it will still have a Republican majority. Democrats failed to pick up the nine seats they needed in
Tuesday’s elections. But it looks like they’ll keep most of the 12 districts they flipped in 2018. The Texas House has been Republican-led since 2002. In the session that starts in January, Texas legislators will redraw the state’s political boundaries based on new data from the 2020 census. President Donald Trump is the winner of the 2020 presidential election in Texas. The Lone Star State is a Republican stronghold, but Democratic candidate Joe Biden had seemed to make it a toss-up state in the final weeks of the election. Trump won the state by a 52-to-46-percent margin, picking up 38 electoral votes. The presidential race is too close to call, with the election likely coming down to the results in the state’s of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Republican John Cornyn is the winner of the Senate race in Texas. The incumbent defeated Democratic challenger MJ Hegar. Cornyn has been serving in the chamber since 2003. The last time Texas elected a Democrat to the Senate was in 1988.
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Matadors chase first road win in district clash vs. Harlandale, Friday game to air on KWED
(San Antonio) - Seguin looks to move back above .500 in the District 12-5A-Division I football race this Friday with a road win over the Harlandale Indians. The Matadors are 2-2 overall, 1-1 in district play, and 0-2 on the road in Travis Bush’s fifth season as head coach after dropping a 49-41 thriller at New Braunfels-Canyon last week.
Running-back Jaden Lybrand (24 car., 97 yds.) and receiver Ariel Casso (8 rec., 67 yds., TD) are the top weapons around Rodriguez. The most prolific quarterback with the Rodriguez surname will be suited up in a Matadors uniform Friday evening. Micah
Rodriguez has been splendid through four games, completing 76 percent of his passes for 1,021 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just three interceptions while rushing for two scores. The Seguin senior has thrown five touchdown passes in each of his last two games. With a career-high 13 catches for 221 yards and a touchdown, Tristan Moreno has emerged as the top vertical target for Rodriguez. The senior receiver’s season totals are up to 26 receptions, 377 yards, and two scores.
Harlandale, coached by Albert Torres, started its season late due to COVID-19 restrictions and split the first two games of the district schedule. The Indians rolled past Kyle-Lehman 32-7 at home on Oct. 23, but came up short to San Antonio-Veterans Memorial 40-6 last Friday at Rutledge Stadium.
Dynamic senior running-back Marques Washington gives the Harlandale defense a matchup dilemma to ponder as well, coming in with 391 yards (5.8 avg.) and three touchdowns rushing to go with 18 catches for 225 yards and a team-high 4 receiving TDs.
The Seguin defense will again face the challenge of trying slow down a dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his feet. Junior Joseph Rodriguez leads Harlandale with 131 rushing yards (5.5 per carry) and two touchdowns, and he enters Friday with 153 passing yards, one score, and one interception. “He’s a good athlete, and he can throw the football, and he can run well,” Bush said. “They’re going to spread them out and let them go to work. They do a great job with their snap counts. So it’s going to be a matter of containing him, again not giving up the big play and trying to keep everything in front of us, and converting on third down.”
The Seguin defense will try to harass Harlandale’s Rodriguez with pressure from a front seven led by junior defensive end Ian Box (7 TFL, 5.5 sacks) and junior linebackers Allen Martinez (44 tackles, 5 TFL) and John Michael Mata (30 tackles - 19 vs. N.B.-Canyon). Harlandale’s defensive leader is senior linebacker Stephen Garza, a First-Team All-District selection in 2019.
Seguin tailback Marques Washington has scored rushing and receiving touchdowns in each of the past two games. Photo by Andie Rangel.
Friday’s kickoff at Harlandale Memorial Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts with the Navarro coaches’ show at 6:50.
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Navarro volleyball season ends in five-set heartbreaker to Sinton
(Goliad) - The Sinton Pirates, ranked #10 from Sinton. The defense played No. 10 in the TGCA state volleyball poll everything and were running balls down for Class 4A, eliminated Navarro from everywhere.” the area round of the UIL playoffs in a thrilling five-set match Tuesday evening at Goliad High School. The Pirates eked out the first set 25-22, and the Panthers tied up the match 1-1 with a 25-21 win in the second set. Sinton reclaimed the advantage with a 25-19 win in the third set, and Navarrro staved off elimination 25-20 in the fourth. The Panthers came up short 15-9 in the fifth and deciding set.
“The girls played hard and never gave up,” Navarro head coach Bernice Voigt said. “We hit some bumps but they kept working through it. Our setters did a good job of moving the ball around and E l i z a b e t h Williams led were able to us everyone. Our middles a balanced attack on the front row with 20 had their work cut out for them with kills and four blocks. Madison McCaig
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added 16 kills and a block, Kyndal Tate 12 kills and two blocks, Sara Benner seven kills, Ashley Gosch six, and Haley Hoffmann four. Benner set for 30 assists, Teryn Wallace 11. Nelly Brumley paced the defensive effort with 30 digs and sent three aces over the net. Wallace added two aces. Gosch collected 18 digs, Berkley Andrews 14. The loss leaves Navarro with a final record if 16-7 in Bernice Voigt’s first season as head coach after finishing second in District 27-4A and avancing two rounds in the Region IV playoff bracket. Sinton (24-3) advances to the regional quarterfinals for a matchup with Needville, who swept Boerne 3-0 in their area round match on Tuesday.
S.A.-Cole Noon (11:30 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Lockhart 4:30 p.m. Wimberley 11:30 a.m.
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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.
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.
CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED Guadalupe County Administrative Clerk Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Part Time Administrative Clerk. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multitasking skills. Position requires personable telephone etiquette and pleasant, accurate customer service skills. This is a part-time position with starting salary of $12.51 per hour. The shift would be 3 days a week, any day between Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Benefits include retirement. Full job description and Law Enforcement Application Packet may be obtained from www. co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 211 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications and required documents to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at 2617 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, by November 16, no later than 5 p.m. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Navarro ISD is hiring School Bus Drivers for our growing team. Experience preferred, but will train. Starting pay $15.48/hour. (4 hour guarantee for routes plus field trip hours available at same pay rate) Pay scaled to years of service, semimonthly paydays. We offer paid training, competitive salary and benefits. Air Conditioned routes Available! Apply on our website at www.nisd.us or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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U.S. Records 91,530 New Coronavirus Cases On Election Day
(Undated) -- The U.S. confirmed more than 91-thousand new coronavirus cases on Election Day. The 91-thousand-530 new infections marked the second-highest single day total since the outbreak hit in January. The five highest daily case counts have been recorded over the past six days. Only five states, Alabama, Hawaii, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Vermont are trending down while at least 36 states are reporting more new cases than the previous week.
DC Voters Pass Initiative Dealing With Organic Psychedelic Drugs
(Undated) -- Residents in the nation’s capital have approved a measure designed to essentially decriminalize organic psychedelic drugs like mushrooms. Initiative 81 doesn’t technically legalize psychedelic plants and fungi, instead it re-categorizes them as being the lowest level of police priority. Supporters who pushed the initiative touted the use of psychedelics to help treat depression, trauma and addiction. Denver became the first city in America to pass such a measure last year followed by Oakland and Santa Cruz, California.
Dr. Birx Concerned About Rising Coronavirus Cases
(Washington DC) -- A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force disagrees with the President over the state of COVID-19. According to the Washington Post, an internal report by Dr. Deborah Birx claims that much “more aggressive action” is needed to fight the virus. Unlike the
President, Birx does not believe we’re rounding the corner, but rather entering the “most deadly phase” yet. She contends the U.S. could see as many as 100-thousand new cases a day this week. Birx says there must be consistent messaging about social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks.
NFL Issues Update To COVID-19 Protocols
(Undated) -- The NFL is updating its COVID-19 protocols after two players tested positive on Monday from two different teams. The league sent out a memo saying a total of seven players were identified as “high risk close contacts” and must isolate for a minimum of five days. The sidelines will now be expanded to the 20-yard line on each side to give teams more space for distancing. It also outlined the importance of wearing masks when not on the field or in the locker room and strongly recommends players and coaches to avoid pre- and post-game interactions between teams.
Johns Hopkins University Plans In-Person Spring Semester
(Baltimore, MD) -- Johns Hopkins University is planning to resume some in-person learning and oncampus housing for the 2021 spring semester. If the plan moves forward, the university will require undergraduates to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week with many faculty, staff and grad students subject to mandatory weekly testing. University officials say transmission rates of COVID-19 have been low among the small number of students on or near the campus this fall and they will continue to monitor public health trends. A final decision is expected by January.
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LULAC Community Garden
supper. Following COVID-19 guidelines, you contact the Seguin Art League at 830-305-0472 must wear a mask into the center and when or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com. The Seguin LULAC Community Garden leaving. Tables will be set for only 6 per table. has green beans, corn, and squash ready for For more information call 830-303-6612. Culinary Class with Chef Beto: A picking. Please be careful with the new winter crops and please stay between the rows. Winter Squash Caldo Big Red Barn Market Days The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will offer a The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days Pop-Up Food Distribution Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays virtual culinary class with Chef Beto on learning There will be another Pop-Up Free Food of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and how to make a winter squash caldo (soup) at 11 Distribution Event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Register online at http:// Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Seguin Events Complex or for more information visit www.texagedu. bit.ly/WinterSquashCaldo. Once registered, a parking lot. Volunteers are also needed. org, email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/ password will be emailed for the lecture. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org Register before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 4 text 830-379-0933. or call 830-401-0232. online at https://nbfoodbank.org/cvresponse/ or call 830-327-6000.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market
The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays 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 210722-9054.
First Friday Feast
The Geronimo Lions First Friday Feast will be a drive thru line only from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road in Seguin. Proceeds will benefit the John Nash Scholarship Fund.
Silver Center Dance
The Silver Center will have a dance featuring The Good Ole Boys from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and sausage wraps will be available for a light
Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Free!
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its Kiki Camarena Run-Ride to Be Drug Free! beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the American Legion on Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Registration is $20 for the driver/$10 passenger. There will also be an $8 plate sale, vendors, a silent auction, and a raffle with $10 tickets. A portion of all sales will benefit Veterans organizations. For more information visit gvyoungmarines.org or dina.dillon@ youngmarines.com.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District Office will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.
Silver Center Dance
The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Tom Teboe from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sausage wraps and chicken salad will be available for a light supper. Following COVID-19 guidelines, you must wear a mask into the center and when leaving. Photo Show Call for Entry Tables will be set for only 6 per table. For more The Seguin Art League’s “How I See It” information call 830-303-6612. photography show will run from Saturday, Nov. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 5 and will be open to the community with a prospectus Fall Clean-Up Day available online at www.seguinartleague.com. The City of Seguin will have its Fall Clean-Up Entries will be received Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Seguin Art League, located at 104 S. Austin Seguin Events Complex (Coliseum), located St. in Seguin. For more information call 830- at 950 S. Austin Street in Seguin. The Clean491-0778, email rcm.marcotte@gmail.com, or Up day is for Seguin residents located within
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city limits and a proof of residency required. Automobile tires will be accepted, however tractor, mower, bicycle and ATV tires will not be collected. Brush, hazardous chemicals, construction or building debris, old fences, sheds or torn down building materials will not be accepted. Appliances with Freon or other refrigerants are not allowed. Paper shredding will also be available. For more information, please call the Public Works Department at (830) 401-2416.
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Sand Hills VFD BBQ Fundraiser
Silver Center Dance
The Silver Center will have a dance featuring The Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department the Countrymen from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. will have its Annual Brisket and Sausage Friday, Nov. 20. The doors will open at 6:30 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. until sold p.m. with a $10 admission. Sausage wraps and out on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Lifegate chicken salad sandwiches will be available Church, located at 395 Lifegate Lane. for a light supper. Following COVID-19 Due to COVID-19 there will be drive-up guidelines, you must wear a mask into the and take-home only. Reflective address center and when leaving. Tables will be set signs will also be available for purchase for only 6 per table. For more information for $25. call 830-303-6612. 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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Lawtum
Ryan was incredibly curious about the world around him. From the possibility of humans one day colonizing Mars to how epigenetics affect each of us, he was always Judy Annette Lawtum, 63, learning. This passion drove him to excel in the field of biopassed away peacefully engineering and medical research. during the early hours of October 17, 2020. He received a B.A. in Biology and in Psychology from Judy was born on April 12, 1957 in Ruislip, England, the daughter of Marvin Kelly and Phyllis Jean (Utterback) Cook.
California State University and a Masters of Bioscience from KGI in Claremont, CA. He was working as a project manager for Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA doing cancer research when he was diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary in January.
In addition to his dedication to research he was an avid She was an Air Force “brat,” sports fan. He loved watching the Saints and Spurs with his and her father’s Air Force career took the family all over Dad and brother. He also loved going to LA Galaxy games the world. Ultimately, they landed in San Antonio, Texas, with his friends. where they remained when Marvin retired. As passionate as he was about science, it should come of no She was a good cook, enjoyed crocheting and sewing, and surprise he wanted his body donated to medical research. enjoyed reading fantasy and science-fiction novels. Due to Covid 19, we will have a celebration of his life in She had an undeniable love for animals and would never Seguin in the spring. turn away a stray. At times, she had a veritable zoo on her 10 acre plot in Seguin. Anyone interested in donating in his name may do so to http://standuptocancer.org/RyanBailey or AYSO Region Judy was very kind-hearted, always putting the needs and 39 of Ventura, CA, www.ayso39.org, 1802 Eastman Ave; wants of others before her own. She was loved by all who Suite 113 Ventura, CA 93003 as he loved coaching kids knew her, and she will be sorely missed. soccer. A celebration of life service will be held at Grace Lutheran th Church in Seguin, TX, on Thursday, November 5 at 1:30 PM. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at AdventHealth Care Center, her doctors, and Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassion they have shown to Judy and her family for the duration of Judy’s illness.
Ewald
Fred Walter Ewald, age 93 of Seguin passed away November 3, 2020. Visitation will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 pm. with the Rev. Marcus Bigott Ryan Lyle Bailey, 36, officiating. Interment will passed away on October 27, follow in San Geronimo 2020 after a 9 month battle Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including with cancer. social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.
Bailey
He was born in Kingsville, Fred was born on January 18, 1927 to Louis and Frieda TX on June 28, 1984 to (Seelk) Ewald at the family home along the Guadalupe Steve and Cindy (Bennett) River east of Seguin. Bailey of Seguin,TX.
He is preceded in death by his wife of over 65 years He is preceded in death by Glendora and son Steven Ray, his parents, four brothers, his paternal grandparents William Jasper Bailey and Billie Martin Ewald, Helmuth Ewald and wife Elfrieda, Robert Jean Baker Pickens and maternal grandfather Richard Tex Ewald, Jesse Ewald and wife Velma, two sisters Valeska Bennett. Meyer and husband Cleburne, Viola Krueger and husband Roland, sister in-law Shirley Jahns and brother in-law Fritz Left to cherish his memories are his parents, his brother Grimm. Cody Marx Bailey of Mexico City, MX, his sister Kelly Bailey of Broomfield, CO. and his maternal grandmother He is survived by son Gerald Ewald and wife Donna, Mrs. Melba (Raymond) Ballard of Seguin, TX.
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grandchildren Christopher Ewald and wife Melissa, Matthew Ewald and wife Stephanie, great grandchildren Jackson, Lily, Henry, Pierce, Samuel and Sophie, Brother and Sisters In-laws, Lucille Ewald, Mavis Grimm and Lee and Beth Jahns, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Fred will be remembered as a long-time employee of Ewald Tractor, a real estate agent, farmer and rancher, in Seguin. He was an avid outdoorsman and always devoted to his family. The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Remarkable Healthcare in Seguin for their care over these last seven years. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or a charity of choice. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 15 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912.