For the Week of April 4 - April 10, 2021

Graveside services for Karen Wolfe, age 64 of Seminole, Texas will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at  Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Joe Stewart officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Ms. Wolfe was born March 29, 1957 in Lovington, New Mexico to Margaret (Click) and Lewis Wolfe. She worked at Wal-Mart as an associate for over 35 years. She enjoyed cooking and playing video games. Karen was a loyal friend who always had a smile on her face with an infectious laugh.

Karen Wolfe passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Seminole Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two brothers, Ernest Wolfe and wife Sally of San Angelo, Texas and Jerry Wolfe of Seminole; two sisters, Jimmie Kay Sellers and husband James of Colorado and Margaret Reed and husband Edgar of Seminole; one nephew, Jamie Sellers and wife Katrina of Taylor, Texas; two nieces, Christine Poe and husband Blake of Colorado and Catherine Reed of Seminole; and one great-niece, Kara Reed of Seminole.

Funeral services for Johan Fehr, age 67 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Fellowship with Pastor Henry Martens officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Fehr was born in Mexico on September 5, 1953 to Anna (Friesen) and Abram Fehr. He married Sara Ham in Seminole on August 4, 2019. He was a member of New Life Mennonite Church and worked in construction. He was a great mechanic and enjoyed working in construction and tinkering with things; he could fix almost anything. Johan loved reading the bible and never met a stranger. His grandchildren were the stars in his crown.

Johan Fehr passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Eva in 2018, and one sister. He is survived by his wife Sara Fehr of Kansas; two sons, Adolfo Fehr of Texico, Texas and Jacob Fehr and wife Lisa of Seminole; six daughters, Anna Froese of Stanton, Texas, Helena Neufeld and husband Pete of Seminole, Esther Froese of Wolfforth, Texas, Tina Thiessen and husband Aron of Seminole, Eva Holdridge and husband Waylon of De Leon, Texas, and Sara Harms and husband Abe of Seminole; five brothers, Corny Fehr of Seminole, Abram Fehr and wife Margaret of Canada, Peter Fehr and wife Susana of Mexico, Jacob Fehr and wife Aganetha, and Henry Fehr both of Canada; three sisters, Anna Unrau and husband Cornelius, Helena Wiebe and husband Peter, both of Mexico, and Maria Neufeld and husband Peter of Seminole; 28 grandchildren; and numerous stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. 

Graveside services for Jesus Manuel Moncayo, age 33 of Seminole, Texas will be held Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Father Jose De Dios Gonzalez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Moncayo was born in Lamesa, Texas November 13, 1987 to Anna (Ontiveros) and Felix Moncayo. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing video games, collecting action figures, listening to rock and roll music, and spending time with his niece and nephew. He was always being silly and goofing around with his family; but at the same time he was a very private person.

Jesus Moncayo passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home in Seminole. He is survived by his parents, Felix and Anna Moncayo of Seminole; maternal grandparents, Juan and Alicia Ontiveros of Seminole; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Socorro Moncayo of Seminole; one brother, Jonathan Moncayo and fiancé Julyssa Moncayo of Denver City, Texas; one sister, Rebecca Moncayo of Seminole; one nephew, Mateo Moncayo of Denver City; and one niece, Meilana Abney of Seminole.

Amos J Crider, 90, of Denver City, Texas passed away February 20, 2021 at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas. A visitation with family is planned from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Boyer Memorial Chapel, 120 W 4th Street in Denver City and the funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, 519 W 4th Street in Denver City, Texas under direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Amos was born February 21, 1930 in Leaday, Texas to Ira and Ida (Upchurch) Crider. He attended school in Artesia and went to work on the pipeline for El Paso Natural Gas. Working for the pipeline caused Amos to move around a lot which brought him to the small town of Lordsburg, New Mexico. Lordsburg was hit with a blizzard which caused Amos to take refuge in a movie theatre and hold up for a few days where he met his beloved wife, Mary Sue DeVilbiss. They were married on January 17, 1951 and began a life together that blessed them with 9 children, 6 daughters and 3 sons. In August after marrying Mary Sue, Amos joined the US Marine Corp. where he would serve his country for 8 years. While in the Marines, Amos was sent to serve in the Korean War with his oldest daughter just a few weeks old. He spent one year and 28 days on the peninsula of Korea in the combat zone. Mary Sue received notification that Amos was killed in action from two Marine Corp officers but they did not know where his body was, which broke her heart. Ten days later, Amos came home which shocked and amazed Mary Sue. Amos was shot by sniper fire on his left hand and left arm on 9 May 1952. Ten months and eleven days later on 20 March 1953 he received his most severe wound, shrapnel from a hand grenade in his abdomen. He received 2 purple hearts for both of his wounded in action incidents. Due to the communication deficiency at that time, it was unclear of his presence on the hospital ship that brought him home to her. His last few months of active-duty service were spent as a Military Police Officer with the Marines. Amos came home to Denver City before moving to San Ignacio, Texas and working in the commercial fishing industry which he enjoyed. Ten years later he moved his family back to Denver City and put down roots where he worked in the oilfield and watched his family grow. Amos loved to go fishing when he wasn’t working, but to Amos, fishing was work too. He would take his boat, load down the pick up with all kinds of fishing gear and every kid and grandkid that wanted to go. He enjoyed his time showing them all how to fish, catch’em, clean’em, cook’em and eat’em. Amos passes his legacy through his children and grandchildren with an understanding of how to work hard for what you want in life, how to enjoy the world that God gave us through hunting, camping, fishing, boating, and most of all, family and memories.

Amos is survived by his sons, Glenn Crider and wife Gayla of Seminole, Billy Crider and wife Connie of Columbiana, Alabama, Bobby Crider and fiancé Cindy Windham of Denver City; daughters, Barbara Sue McGee of Denver City, Maxine McCoy and husband Johnny of West Point, Texas, Niecie Jones and husband Richard of Denver City, Fay Gandee and husband Dale of Gay, West Virginia; brother, Billy F. Crider and wife Kim of LaGrange; 17 grandchildren, 50+ great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Amos was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Sue Crider; his parents; 2 daughters, Betty Lynn Crider Power and Beverly Jean Crider; granddaughter, Amber Michelle Crider; great grandson, Wyatt Ranson Langehennig; 4 brothers, Robert Curtis Crider, Johnny Wayne Crider, Glenn Dale Crider and Will Haley Crider; 3 sisters, Zelma (Crider) Pitcox, Betty Ruth Crider, Barbara “Bobbie” (Crider) Torres; and 2 sons-in-law, Roy McGee Sr. and John Power Sr.

Graveside services for Marta Garcia, age 89 of Brownfield, Texas will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with the family officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mrs. Garcia was born March 30, 1931 in Sinton, Texas to Elena (Mendiola) and Selso Valades. She married Pablo Garcia in Brownfield, Texas in November of 1974. She was a Christian and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, playing Mexican bingo, being outside, and gardening, but she especially loved her dog “Bear.” Her home was always an open door to anyone.

Marta Garcia passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Andrews, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pablo Garcia in 2003; three brothers, two sisters, and one daughter. She is survived by one son, Selso Trevino and wife Soyla of Brownfield, Texas; one daughter, Rosalinda Estrada of San Angelo, Texas; four step-sons, Joe Garcia and wife Lorena of Midland, Texas, Paul Garcia and wife Teresa of Amarillo, Texas, Ricky Garcia and wife Mona of Lubbock, Texas, and Tommy Garcia and wife Alicia of Gardendale, Texas; four step-daughters, Sandra Morin and husband Lupe of Brownfield, Texas, Mary Urteaga and husband Robert, Judy Hernandez and husband Steven, and Julie Serna and husband Oscar, all of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Felix Valades of California; one sister, Andrea Uballe of Seminole, Texas; 38 grandchildren; and blessed with numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild. 

Funeral services for Henry Giesbrecht, age 66 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Evangelical Mennonite Church with Pastor Isaak Fehr and Pastor Abe Bulher assisting. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. The church will allow a limited number of attendees inside for the funeral service, and it is suggested that a mask be worn and social distancing practiced, in keeping with CDC guidelines.

Mr. Giesbrecht was born in Mexico on January 15, 1955 to Aganetha (Harder) and Abram Giesbrecht. He married Helena Guenther in Mexico on June 15, 1975. He worked in irrigation for 27 years and was a member of Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. Henry enjoyed singing with his grandchildren and reading the bible. In August 2016 Henry went on a men’s trip where his eyes were opened to God’s truth. This trip changed his and his entire family’s lives, and he has since spent the last four years being a light and encouragement to everyone he encountered, leaving a legacy of faith that will never be forgotten.

Henry Giesbrecht passed away at Seminole Memorial Hospital in Seminole on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Helen Giesbrecht of Seminole; three sons, Henry Giesbrecht and wife Nancy, Jake Giesbrecht and wife Irma, and David Giesbriecht and wife Annie, all of Seminole; one daughter, Tina Friesen and husband Abe of Seminole; five brothers, Abram Giesbrecht and wife Margaret, Jacob Giesbrecht and wife Lisa, Peter Giesbrecht and wife Susan, David Giesbrecht and wife Tina, and Isaak Giesbrecht and wife Nettie, all of Canada, and Bernhard Giesbrecht and wife Annie of Seminole; four sisters, Maria Dyck and husband Jacob, Gertruda Welk and husband Peter, and Margaretha Baltz and husband Peter, all of Canada, and Aganetha Wall and husband Isaak of Mexico; and 15 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Roger De Leon, age 35 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Transformation Church with Pastor Tod Delay officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. The church will allow a limited number of attendees inside for the funeral service, and it is suggested that a mask be worn, and social distancing practiced, in keeping with CDC guidelines.

Mr. De Leon was born October 13, 1985 in Lamesa, Texas to Dora (Castillo) and Roger De Leon. He worked in the oilfield and was a hardworking man. He grew up in Seminole with a group of friends that called him brother. He attended and played football for Eastern New Mexico University in Portales where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Education. He enjoyed Tejano and Country music. He loved to dance and was known for being a master on the barbeque grill. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and he had a heart of gold; he extended his kindness to everyone. Roger had an infectious smile and laugh; most would say that they never saw him have a bad day. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, win or lose. Roger would also want everyone to know and remember that Dez caught it!

Roger De Leon passed away in Odessa due to a car accident on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Dora and Roger De Leon of Seminole; three sisters, Liza Hensley and husband Shane, Ruby De Leon and Josh Little,  and Ashley De Leon, all of Seminole; two nieces, Clarissa Gomez and Brianna Zapata; and five nephews, Daimyan Zapata, Aidan Garza, Jeremiah McClain, Joshua and Ethan Little, all of Seminole.

Graveside services for Ruperto Cavazos, Jr., age 68 of Seminole, Texas will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at Gaines County Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jose de Dios Gonzalez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Cavazos was born on December 5, 1952 in Sebastian, Texas to Ofelia (Torres) and Ruperto Cavazos. He married Nelley Ramos on December 5, 1970 in Seminole. He was a Catholic and worked in the oilfield. Ruperto was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed going to the casino, hunting, fishing, old trucks and his corvette. He was known for his fried chicken and barbeque and was always joking. He also loved spoiling his grandchildren and he was a dedicated friend.

Ruperto Cavazos, Jr. passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home in Seminole. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Nelley Cavazos of Seminole; two sons, Armando Cavazos and wife Lori and Eddie Cavazos and wife Felina, both of Seminole; one daughter, Cathy Hallum and husband Chad of Seminole; two sisters, Lupie Gomez and husband Eddie and Lucila Cavazos, both of Seminole; and 10 grandchildren.