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Student named winner of this year's KWED Christmas Angel contest By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- "I think this wonderful girl that radiates light in an often dark world deserves a little light given back this Christmas season." Those are the written words of area resident Ora Cevallos as she describes her little cousin Angel Nicole Longoria, the winner of this year's KWED Christmas Angel Contest. Longoria, a junior at Seguin High School, says she was surprised to learn that she had been chosen to win the $500 cash prize from the Christmas Angel. In years past, it was the student who wrote a letter about their own families explaining why they were needing or deserving of the prize.

Ora Cevallos's letter about her little cousin Angel Nicole Longoria, 18, was chosen as the winner of this year's KWED Christmas Angel contest earning Longoria and her family with $500 cash.

This year, however, the contest encouraged the adults in the community to do the writing and write in about a student who they felt deserved this year's recognition. As part of the contest rules, the

letter by the adult would have to be read live on the air at Seguin Radio KWED. This would also be the first time that Longoria would hear the words spelled out by her cousin. Sitting across from Longoria in the studio, Cevallos reads, "Dear Christmas Angel, I've never written one of these, however, I know of someone that is very deserving of your grace. A (junior) at Seguin High School, a girl that has overcome tremendous strife and coincidentally her name is Angel Nicole Longoria. As a baby, Angel fought to stay in this world and thanks to one woman and her bone marrow transplant halfway across the country, Angel was given the opportunity to thrive. I have seen firsthand how this spunky, loving and caring girl has made those around her world so much brighter." Cevallos went on to share that while although she has come this far, the teenager faces yet another new set of challenges. See ANGEL, page 3

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Seguin says good-bye today to local ambassador, community volunteer By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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(Seguin) -- Friends, family and the business community are mourning the loss of what they say was Seguin's loudest cheerleader and hardest working ambassador. Today is the funeral for Fanny Harkins. Harkins, a Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador, a local realtor and community volunteer, died Thursday. The news of an illness and then her rapid decline in health came as a shock for many who over the years have crossed paths with Harkins. Dana Hall, the communications director for the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, says it's going to be difficult to continue Seguin without "Fanny."

“We’ll get those little devils!”

"When I first came to work at the chamber, she was working really heavily with the convention and visitors bureau and traveling to travel shows throughout the state of Texas selling Seguin. Like, she truly was the heart of Seguin, trying to get people to move here, trying to get tourists to come. Her positivity was so catching and I don't know if I've ever heard a bad thing about anybody out of her mouth," said Harkins.

joined the chamber's ambassador's program 25 years ago and was named Ambassador of the Year in 2017.

Chamber President Kendy Gravett, says Harkins was an elite volunteer for not only the chamber but for all of Seguin. She says her enthusiasm was never overlooked. "I just think Fanny equals love, a heart of gold. She vol-

unteered for everything always and she showed up with a fabulous smile and a great big hug no matter how she felt, no matter what was going on. She always showed up and showed her best face and I've hardly met anyone like that in my life," said Gravett. Hall says "Fanny" was indeed a one of a kind individual. She says not everyone can leave an impression like she did. She says every hug, every smile and every campaign for Seguin just created a better community. "So many people have already said this that Fanny was one of those people who had the ability to befriend you immediately and never let you out of her reach. She loved everyone and truly deeply cared about people. You don't see that a lot in people and I think that when I learned that she was ill, I started reflecting on how I could be better and how I could honor her by trying to live the kind of life that she lived," said Harkins. Although many will remember Harkins for her role with the chamber, other groups and churches are also experiencing the loss. Those groups and efforts that she held dear included St.James Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Seguin Citizen's Police Academy, Catholic Daughters, The Heritage Museum, the Silver Center, Showcase Seguin, the Citizen's Emergency Rescue Team, Badges, Bike & Tykes, the American Red Cross, the Big Red Barn, the Salvation Army and the Texas Theater. The funeral for Harkins will be held today at 3 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church. A private interment will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery.

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Click here to read letter ANGEL, continued from page 1

She reads, "However, recently her health has begun to decline once more along with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in which the complications of her infancy has caused her body to react negatively, struggling with the insulin and Angel has fallen on hard times emotionally. Furthermore, just this week, she discovered she has Adrenocortical Disease and it has put a monumental weight on

her shoulders." The letter wraps up with a plea to the Christmas Angel as Cevallos shares how "this wonderful girl that radiates light in an often dark world deserves a little light given back this Christmas season." With tears and pure joy in her heart, Longoria managed to muster up the words that mean the most. "I love you so much and thank you for doing this for me," said Longoria. See ANGEL, page 7

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TLU women fall to Colorado College, edge J&W-Denver to open SCAC title defense (Colorado Springs, Denver) The Texas Lutheran women’s basketball team opened its Southern Collegiate Athetlic Conference title defense with a 79-54 road loss to Colorado College on Thursday, but recovered to outlast Johnson & Wales-Denver 69-65 in overtime on Friday. The Tigers won their sixth consecutive game of the season by defeating Texas Lutheran Thursday night in Reid Arena. The Tigers never trailed in the game and led by as many as 35. McKenzee Gertz led the Tigers with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Rosie Braley collected 17 points and six rebounds. For TLU, Kasey Hairell and Cami Davis each scored eight. Hairell registered seven rebounds. The Bulldogs were held to 33.3 percent shooting for the game. TLU went 6-for-26 from the three-point line.

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The Tigers shot 50 percent from the field for the game and had a 38-20 advantage in points in the paint. Texas Lutheran rallied from an 11-point third quarter deficit, forced overtime with a late-regulation bucket, and prevailed in overtime Friday evening at Johnson & Wales-Denver. Cami Davis made a short jumper in the lane with 17 seconds to play, and TLU made a late defensive stop in regulation to get into the extra session. TLU out-scored JWU-Denver 9-5 in the overtime to improve to 3-6 overall and to 1-1 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. JWU-Denver dropped to 0-7 overall and to 0-1 in the SCAC. The Bulldogs trailed 60-54 with 1:32 remaining in regulation, but TLU closed out the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run. Dominique Campos nailed a three-pointer with 53.6 seconds remaining in the fourth to pull

Seguin girls fall at home to Harlandale

(Seguin) - Harlandale drained eight three-pointers, six in the first half, to hand the Seguin girls basketball team a 60-53 district loss Friday evening at Heaven Dandridge came off Goldie Harris Gym. the TLU bench to lead the Bulldogs in scoring. Dandridge “We just didn’t play our best defensive game as far as getting scored 13 and made all four of out to the three point line, doing her field goal attempts, includ- what we’re supposed to do, closing 3-for-3 from the three-point ing out, hands high, all that line. Abby Hroch and Kasey great stuff,” Seguin head coach Hairell each scored 11, and Angela Brittain said. “All of Davis poured in 10. Rodriguez their three-pointers killed us added nine points and led TLU tonight, so we’ve got to work on in rebounding, with 10. Hroch getting better at closing out.” pulled down eight rebounds, Seguin used a balanced attack and Hairell added six boards. to overcome four Harlandale threes and build a 20-16 lead at The Bulldogs shot 39.4 percent the end of the first quarter, with from the field and 29.2 percent seven different Matadors scorfrom the three-point line. JWU- ing in that span. The Indians Denver hit nine of its 30 three- opened the second quarter with point shots and shot 45 percent a 6-0 run and won the period 145 to take a 30-25 lead into halfoverall from the field. time. TLU returns to Seguin for its next three conference games - Harlandale forged ahead 42-32 against Trinity, Schreiner, and in the third quarter before Southwestern. The Bulldogs Seguin scored six straight to make it a four-point game, and face Trinity on Dec. 29, the Mats were well within strikSchreiner on Dec. 30, and ing distance going into the Southwestern on Jan. 3. fourth period, 45-40. TLU within two points. Davis’s tying bucket came off an inbounds pass from Morgan Rodriguez.

The Indians used a 12-4 run to put Seguin in a 57-44 hole in the final frame. The Matadors reeled off seven straight points to cut it to six, 57-51, with 1:10 remaining, but came no closer from that point. “In the second half, we stepped up, we got rebounds, kind of a cold third quarter, but fourth quarter we started coming alive and playing hard, so if we would have had that the whole game, it would probably be different,” Brittain said. “But it didn’t happen, so we’re just building, practicing, getting better every game, taking one day at a time, and the wins will come.” Cyan Clack led Seguin offensively with 14 points. Tresalyn Roberts added 10. Reese Brittain finished with seven, while Taylor Bode and Neveah Quiroga chipped in with six apiece. The loss drops the Matadors to 0-5 in District 26-5A, 7-13 overall. Seguin takes a break from district play to compete in the Beeville-Jones tournament this Friday and Saturday.

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TLU men split one-point games on SCAC opening Colorado trip (Colorado Springs, Denver) - Texas Lutheran opened the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference men’s basketball schedule with a 64-63 win over Colorado College Thursday in Colorado Springs, but followed with a 59-58 loss to Johnson & Wales on Friday in Denver. In CC’s Reid Arena, Sebastian Andrade drained a jumper in the lane with 23 seconds to play to give the defending SCAC champion Bulldogs a one-point advantage.

The Bulldogs put two other players in double figures. Andrade scored 12 and grabbed seven rebounds, and Jamir Mason chipped in 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

and went 5-for-11 from the arc in the closing 20 minutes. TLU held the lead for 23:49 of the game. The lead changed hands nine times, and the game was tied three times.

There were nine lead changes in the game, and the contest was tied seven other times.

Kaleb Atherley led the Wildcats with 15 points. Charles Young added 14 and dished out six assists.

Texas Lutheran’s two last-second shots did not drop Friday night against Johnson & WalesDenver.

Young made four three-pointers, and Brandon Romero chipped in three three-pointers.

After the Bulldogs forced a CC turnover but then missed the front end of a one-and-one, the Tigers rushed the ball up the length of the court with three seconds remaining in the game. The ball came loose in CC’s end of the court, and the Tigers could not get a shot off at the buzzer.

JWU-Denver improved 2-7 overall and to 1-1 in the SCAC. The Bulldogs fell to 4-5 overall and to 1-1 in the SCAC.

Caleb Lister led the Bulldogs with 16 points and seven rebounds. He added three steals and two assists, and he was the primary defender on CC all-conference forward CooXooEii Black.

The Wildcats scored 33 of their 59 points from the three-point line. JWU-Denver went 11-for-21 from the arc.

JWU-Denver rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit by outscoring TLU 33-25 in the second half.

Black, the main defender on Lister, led the Tigers with 24 points and seven rebounds. He was 8-for-18 from the floor and collected three assists and two steals.

After shooting 48.4 percent from the field in the first half, TLU dropped to 37.5 percent in the second half. At the three-point line, TLU was 4-for-18 overall and 1-for-6 in the second half.

Aaron Acosta came off the Tiger bench to score 17.

JWU-Denver hit 50 percent of its second half shots

Strong second half lifts Navarro girls over Pleasanton

(Geronimo) - Navarro is off to a 2-0 start in the District 304A girls basketball race after a 49-31 home win over Pleasanton on Friday.

The Panthers only led 25-22 at halftime, but tightened the clamps defensively to outscore the Eagles 24-9 in the second half. Lalyn Sturm led a balanced scoring effort with 11 points.

Tatum Harborth also reached double figures with 10. Ryanne Heppe added nine points, Micayla Hawes eight, Berklee Andrews six, Sara Benner and Ali Harless two apiece, and Mary Gilliam one. Navarro (15-8, 2-0) returns to action next Monday, Dec. 30, with a non-district home game against Fredericksburg at noon.

Caleb Lister led TLU with 21 points. He added eight rebounds and three steals. Lister was 7-for-13 from the floor and 2-of-5 from the three-point line. The Bulldogs were a plus-13 with Lister on the floor. Jamir Mason scored 13, and Sebastian Andrade collected 11 points. Jorden Kite led TLU with 11 rebounds. TLU outrebounded JWU-Denver 35-28. The Bulldogs return to Seguin and to Memorial Gymnasium (Jim Shuler Court) for the next three conference contests. TLU faces Trinity and Schreiner on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, respectively, before playing Southwestern on Jan. 3.

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Seguin boys basketball......... @ .........Boerne ISD Tournament Seguin girls basketball......... @ .........Beeville-Jones Tournament Navarro boys basketball......... @ .........Nixon-Smiley Tournament Marion boys basketball......... @ .........Nixon-Smiley Tournament Marion girls basketball......... @ .........Corpus Christi-West Oso Tournament

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Are resident shares thoughts, gives praise to local Seguin High School student during airing of announcement of KWED Christmas contest winner

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KWED Christmas Angel contest Winner ANGEL, continued from page 3 Holding back the tears was also difficult for Cevallos who for a very long time has kept her little cousin's battles and victories close to her heart. "I thought that this change was a good idea because I know some kids are a little scared or some kids don't know and who knows them best then the adults who surround them but one morning, I was waiting in my car to go to work

and I was like 'oh hey, let's put on KWED and right when it came on, there was the story that you had done about the changing of the rules for the Christmas Angel and the first thing I thought of was who I thought was the most deserving person ever and I took my phone out as soon that story was read and I started writing and writing and I got emotional but all I could think about was Angel because she's like a sister to me -although, she's my cousin. She's just a very sweet and loving and crazy spunky person but that has had a lot of hard times and if I couldn't

help her in a way I could personally do it then at least, I could try this," said Cevallos. At the end of the radio interview, Longoria, again, couldn't help but thank her cousin who she now knows will always be in her corner. "Thank you Ora. I love you. You know I've been through a lot and you are always there for me and I appreciate it a lot," said Longoria. The KWED Christmas Angel again thanks all those who submitted entries in this year's contest and looks forward to spreading even more Christmas spirit in 2020.

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26. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on Christmas Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 26, Thursday routes will be picked up Friday, Dec. 27 and Friday collections will be picked up Saturday, Dec. 28. For more information call 830-401-2445.

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There will be a New Years Dance featuring Jimmie Bolado and Monte Good from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy 123. There will be champagne, party favors, black eyed peas and cornbread provided at midnight for $17 per person. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Silver Center New Years Eve Dance There will be a New Years Eve Dance featuring Carol Cochran, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Silver Center. There will be black eyed peas, tamales, and champagne at midnight. Presale tickets are $15 per person and $25 the night of the dance. To reserve a table, or purchase tickets, call 830-303-6612 or visit the Silver Center. See COM CAL, Page 11

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City of Seguin Closures The City of Seguin offices and Seguin Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. Offices will re-open Thursday, Jan. 2. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on New Year’s Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Jan. 2, Thursday routes will be picked up Friday, Jan. 3, and Friday routes will be collected Saturday, Jan. 4. For more information call 830-401-2445.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. For more information text 210-722-9054.

Saegert Open House The Seguin ISD is hosting an Open House to showcase improvements made at its Saegert facility to accommodate MBLC and DAEP from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6.

Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit .

Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by The Little Fishermen Orchestra. For more information call 210-5665864 or 210-800-3625.

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The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.

NARFE Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss Tax Tips from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. No tax preparation will be provided. For reservations call Alice Pullin by Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 760-390-4482.

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The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Tejano: Defining the Mexican Heritage People of Texas,” with Dr. Jesus Francisco de la Teja, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

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SHS 2020 Winter Musical Matador Theatre will present its 2020 Winter Musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. There will also be a 3 p.m. performance Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 door for adults and $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door for students. Season tickets with preferential seating and parking, and 2 complimentary concessions per show are alos available for $45. Pre-sale tickets are available at Keepers and Gift and Gourmet. For more information call 830-305-1534.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Showcase Seguin The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.

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The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-4635353 or visit .

The Sunrise Rotary will have a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, Feb. 29. For event details visit seguinsunriserotary.org.

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 35th Annual Noche De Gala Mariachi Singers Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830-4010232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “Rhythm of Life,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit .

Teatro’s Annual Recital The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 38th Annual Recital featuring the Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and Mariachi Juan Seguin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)!,” with Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Salvation Army Hours/Volunteers Accepted The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-4014872.

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The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have Christmas Eve Services at 3, 5, and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210651-9090 or visit .

The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.

Religion Christmas Eve Services The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Christmas Eve Services The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Candle Light Service The Crossroads Church will have its Candle Light Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. For more information call 830-379-7737.

St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” will Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.

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The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

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.

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The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.

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.

Christmas Day Service The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have a casual Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-651-9090 or visit .

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Vital Statistics John Cecle Fleming Sr John Cecle Fleming Sr. of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born to Woody Lester Fleming and Ethel Beatrice Rose Fleming on March 24, 1927 in Lauderdale, County Alabama. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife of 64 years, Janie Wheeler Fleming; his brothers, Gather Fleming, Preston Fleming, Chubb Fleming, Sam Fleming, Otto Fleming, Dee Fleming, Bill Fleming and his sister, Joyce Fleming Nafe. He is survived by loving wife, Matricia Ann Fleming; his children, John C. Fleming and wife Freda, Brenda Cates and husband Elmer, Lester Fleming and wife Melinda, Debbie VanBuren and husband Rick; his brother, Jesse Fleming; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other extended family and friends. John very much loved his beautiful country. He was extremely proud to have served in the Merchant Marines. At one time was a commander in The American Legion Post 245 and was a proud member of it as well. He was a true servant of God and served in his local church. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church in McQueeney, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Dale Jones. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to to sign and view the guest book.

Louisa V. Perales Louisa V. Perales, age 73 of Seguin, passed away on December 18, 2019. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Private interment will take place at a later date. Louisa was born on October 5, 1946 in Seguin,

Texas, to Refugio and Marta (Perez) Valdez. She is preceded in death by her husband Angel Perales, her sons, Mike Perales and Joe Perales, her parents, and her brothers, Jose Maria Valdez, Basilio Valdez, Samuel Valdez and Juan Fonseca. Survivors include her daughter, Maria Elena Perales and partner Alfredo Hernandez; son, Gabriel Perales, and wife Monica; grandchildren, Beatrice Cornwell, Mike Perales, Jr., Janessa Perales, and Xialee Gonzales; greatgranddaughters, Jessika Cornwell and Jayden Cornwell; sister, Nelda Sandoval and partner Frank Gutierrez; brothers, Hugo Valdez and partner, Amy Rangel, Raul Valdez, Jose Louis Valdez and Corando Valdez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. 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.

Maxine Walling Hunt Krenz Maxine Walling Hunt Krenz, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Maxine was born on November 23, 1930 in Adams, Tennessee to Edgar Ambrose and Lester Pauline (Mayo) Walling. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Krenz, Jr. and former husband and friend, Harry E. Hunt, her parents, her daughter-in-law, Vickie Hunt and her brothers, Bill Walling and Donn Walling. Survivors include her children, Ed Hunt and partner Pauline Gonzales, Michael Hunt and wife Alicia, Regena Simms and husband Larry, and Lauri Hunt; sister-in-law, Dorothy Walling; eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews; other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date as will a private interment in Tennessee. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX, 78130 or to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com

Frances Grace “Grandma Fanny” Harkins On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Frances Grace “Grandma Fanny” Harkins, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 86. Fanny came into the world on September 6th, 1933 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Grace and Ed Stock. When Fanny was 17, her family moved to Seguin and she was the proudest graduate of the class of 1952 at Seguin High School. In 1953, she met her match in Jack Harkins and the two were wed in 1954 in Seguin. They have three children: Debi, Nancy, and Jay. Fanny embraced the Catholic community, and over the years participated in the St. Ann’s Circle, Catholic Daughters, worked as the church secretary, Grievance Committee, served as a Eucharistic Minister, as well as on the church council. She was also a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she served on the church council and as a Eucharistic Minister. In the early 90’s, after many years of chasing her growing grandchildren and holding various clerical positions, Fanny decided to become a real estate agent. Fanny quickly realized she was born for this work and it became one of her passions. She was active in the Seguin Guadalupe County Board of Realtors and served on several of their boards. In fact, while in the hospital she boasted that she even “closed on a house last week”. Fanny traveled the world with her sister, Sophie. She sent her family postcards from weeks long trips to the Middle East, Asia, South America, and Europe. You name it and she’s been there. She was always excited to share her favorite traveling tip to donate her clothes along the way to make room for gifts in her suitcase. After every trip, her grandkids would gather around to see the amazing gifts she would bring back from her many adventures. When she wasn’t traveling on the weekends, you would most likely find her spending time with family and cheering for her beloved Aggie football team. Fanny loved the City of Seguin and the city loved her back. She was proud to be from this community and would tell anyone that would listen. She took newcomers on tours that would last way too long - but she was so excited to share all the special things about Seguin that make this community a home. Her family would joke that she was determined to be in the Gazette everyday as the “Queen of Seguin” - either through her work at the Chamber of Commerce, as one of the first graduates of the Seguin Citizen Police Academy or other volunteering gigs. She prided herself on being

everyone’s grandma and required hugs — not handshakes — from everyone she’d meet. She was a Seguin Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for 30 years where she was presented the Ambassador of the Year award (a couple of times) as well as the Community Service Award. Fanny was also awarded the Zonta Woman of the Year award and the Seguin Gazette Newspaper award for Citizen of the Year. She chaired the Seguin La Posada’s event for several years. Most recently, while in the hospital, Fanny was presented the Seguin Chamber of Commerce “Emeritus Ambassador” award for excellence, dedication and service to our community. During her final days, Fanny did what she did best. She made everyone around her laugh, feel her love, and find peace. Special thanks to the team at GRMC and Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for all that they did to make her comfortable in her final days. Fanny was a woman who overcame many challenges and yet saw everyday as a blessing and an opportunity. Her determination and love for everyone came from her unwavering faith in God‘s promise of eternal life. She was “Grandma” to so many and we know that she is dancing with Jack in heaven to her favorite Charley Pride song, Crystal Chandelier. Fanny is preceded in death by her husband Jack Harkins. She is survived by sister Sophie Stock Valenta, brother Sam Stock, daughter Debi Holz and husband Kyle, daughter Nancy Mercer and husband Doug and son Jay Harkins; grandchildren Bree Holz Gonzales and husband Roger, Ryan Holz and wife Sarah, Sondra Schriewer Lehmann and husband Keenan, Stefan Schriewer and wife Taylor, Dylan Harkins, Cade Mercer and Michaela Mercer and great grandchildren Raelyn Gonzales and Brenna Gonzales. Pallbearers include Kyle Holz, Doug Mercer, Roger Gonzales, Keenan Lehmann, Stefan Schriewer, Ryan Holz, Dylan Harkins, Cade Mercer, David Mercer, Tim Dudley and D.L. Schraub. Honorary pallbearers: Charles Villeneuve, Billy Harkins, Stanley Naumann, Randy Wilson and JoAnn Richardson. Memorials may be made to the St. James Catholic School, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Seguin Citizens Police Academy Alumni, 350 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, and the Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Nolte, Seguin, Texas, 78155. Visitation will begin Monday, December 23rd, 2019 at 1:45 p.m.at St. James Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the holy rosary at 2:30pm followed by a funeral mass at 3pm and a private interment. The Harkins family asks that you join us following mass to celebrate Fanny’s life and legacy at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 4-8pm. Please join us and raise a glass in celebration of Fanny and a life well lived, a family well loved and a community well cherished. 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. See OBITS, page 16

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