For the Week of May 17 - May 23, 2026

Graveside services for Jesusa Aragon, age 65 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Aragon was born May 1, 1961 in Tahoka, Texas to Ambrosia (Quintanilla) and Jesus Flores. She married Agustin Aragon on February 14, 1989 in Greely, Colorado. She was a homemaker. Jesusa loved her family, friends, and her dogs dearly; her stepchildren were everything to her. Jesusa was a hardworking woman who would help anyone in need. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Jesusa Aragon passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Agustin Aragon. She is survived by two stepsons, Jamie Aragon of Houston, Texas, and Lalo Aragon of Mexico; her stepfather, Manuel Martinez of Seminole; four sisters, Matilda Chavez, Cristina Carrillo, Norma Mora, and San Juanita all of Enid Oklahoma.  

Funeral services for Ida Suellen Hummel, age 79 of Denver City, Texas, will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Jesse Garcia officiating. Burial will follow at Denver City Memorial Park. All services are under the direction Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hummel was born on July 27, 1946 in Breckenridge, Texas to Opal Fern (Parks) and Russell B. Bledsoe. She was a Baptist and worked for Rays Auto Parts in Denver City for many years. She married Franklin Gerald Hummel in Plains, Texas on June 3, 1982. In her younger days, she loved to fish and ride horses; later in life, she enjoyed camping in the mountains with her husband. She spent many hours embroidering pillowcases. She loved her church and church friends dearly. Suellen was baptized as a child, but decided to get baptized again on November 24, 2024, she said, “she wasn’t sure if the first time took.” She had a great sense of humor and was very witty, you never knew what she might say, but would keep you laughing even in her ICU bed at the hospital. Suellen would do just about anything for anyone she could. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Suellen Hummel passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Franklin Gerald Hummel. She is survived by one sister, Sara Gambrell and husband Willie of Mount Pleasant, Texas; one stepson, Franklin Gerald, Jr. and wife Penny of Poteet, Texas; one niece, Becky J. Rodgers and husband Chris of Ponder, Texas, and their children, Cole and Cooper Rodgers; one nephew, William (Billy) Gambrell of Tyler, Texas; and her dog, “Booger Bear.”

Funeral services for Gertruda Neufeld, age 52 of Sudan, Texas, will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Peter Janzen officiating at Old Colony Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Neufeld was born April 2, 1974 in Mexico to Aganetha (Wieler) and Franz Wall. She was a homemaker and a member of Old Colony Mennonite Church. She married Henry Neufeld in Mexico on August 16, 1992. Gertruda enjoyed crocheting, baking, and taking care of her family, reading the bible, and singing. She read the entire bible in one year’s time. She loved going to work with her children on occasion and was very proud of them. Mrs. Neufeld was a kind woman who enjoyed helping anyone she could, no matter who they were. She loved children and animals, especially her cat “Mamma.”  

Gertruda Neufeld passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home in Sudan. In addition to her parents and her in-laws, she is preceded in death by one son and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Henry Neufeld of Sudan, Texas; two sons, Frank Neufeld and Jacob Neufeld, both of Sudan; four brothers, Jacob Wall and wife Helena, Cornelius Wall and wife Susana, and Frank Wall and wife Maria, all of Mexico, and Peter Wall and wife Helena of Ropesville, Texas; four sisters, Katherina Loewen and husband Jacob of Mexico, Helena Friesen and husband David of Brownfield, Texas, Aganetha Friesen and husband Isaak of Seminole, Texas, and Elizabeth Fehr and husband Benjamin of Mexico.

Memorial services for Christy George, age 45 of Seminole, Texas, will be held at Boyer Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Ms. George was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 22, 1981 to Frankie (King) and Lowell Wayne George. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, and going to the lake with her family and friends; she especially loved her dogs. 

Christy George passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at her home in Seminole. She is preceded in death by her father, Lowell George in 1986. She is survived by one son, Cameron Goodger and fiancé Nylana Friesen of Seminole; one daughter, Madalynn Goodger of Seminole; her mother, Frankie Garcia of Seminole; and one sister, Bridgett Bural and husband Matthew Beard of Denim Springs, Louisiana. 

Funeral Mass for Patricia Hernandez, age 59 of Plains, Texas, will be celebrated Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Raymundo Manriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Plains Cemetery. Rosary will be held at Boyer Memorial Chapel in Denver City, Texas, on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Ms. Hernandez was born November 10, 1966 in Dell City, Texas to Lucia (Herrera) and Esteban Hernandez. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a homemaker. Patricia was a great warrior for God. She enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with her grandchildren, and helping out with others when she could.

Patricia Hernandez passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, one brother, one grandson, and one granddaughter. She is survived by one son, Juan Cruz and wife Eugenia of California; two daughters, Jessica Gandara and husband Luis, and Yazmin Cerritos, both of Plains, Texas; two brothers, Jose Hernandez and wife Ramona, and Marco Hernandez, both of Plains, Texas; three sisters, Irma Torres, Linda Hernandez, and Flor Hernandez, all of Plains; and eleven grandchildren.

Graveside services for Roy Alton McGee, Jr. age 54 of Denver City, Texas will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Denver City Memorial Park with Pastor Jesse Garcia officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mr. McGee was born March 1, 1972 to Barbara (Crider) and Roy McGee, Sr. Roy was a free-spirited nomad, forever drawn to the open road and the promise of the next adventure. With his beloved dog, Coonie, faithfully by his side, he traveled thousands of miles—each journey filled with stories, laughter, and the quiet companionship of his best friend. No matter how far he roamed, the road always led him back home,to the people he loved most and held closest to his heart. His love was steady, deep, and unwavering—felt in every return, every embrace, every shared moment. He had the greenest of green thumbs, a gift that brought life and beauty wherever he planted himself. His gardens were a reflection of his spirit—vibrant, untamed, and full of wonder. Sunflowers stretched skyward under his care, growing taller than the roof’s eave, as if reaching toward the same boundless horizon he so loved to chase. 

Roy Alton McGee, Jr. passed away suddenly on April 2, 2026 in Denver City, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Roy McGee, Sr. Roy is survived by his mother, Barbara McGee of Denver City, Texas; one son, Aaron McGee of Denver City, Texas; one daughter, Faith Mullens and husband Michael of Hayli, Virginia; one brother, Amos McGee and wife Amy of Waller, Texas; one sister, Tracy Stephens and husband Ryan of Seguin, Texas; three grandchildren, four nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, love, and quiet magic—carried on in every blooming flower, every open road, and every heart that was lucky enough to know him. 

Graveside services for Ignacio Carrillo Botello, age 73 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Botello was born in Mexico on July 31, 1952 to Aurora (Carrillo) and Dolores Botello, Sr. He married JoAnn Garcia in Brownfield, Texas on November 9, 1970. Ignacio was a hardworking man as a contract pumper. He never met a stranger and had a big heart. His friends all consider him a friend for life. He loved his family and grandchildren dearly.

Ignacio Botello passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home in Seminole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Botello in 2021. He is survived by one son, Gabriel Botello and wife Paula of Seminole: two daughters, Anna Luna and husband Eric of Lubbock, Texas, and Yolanda Robledo and husband Noe of Seminole; two brothers, Dolores Botello, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, and Johnny Botello of Denver City, Texas; four sisters, Martha Galvan and husband Dan of Allen, Texas, Lupe Escobedo of Houston, Texas, Sylvia Ridge and husband John of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Elva Lozano and husband Rudy of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services for Celesta Ann Golden Vaughan, age 85 of Elkhart, Indiana, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery. A family visitation will be held at Boyer Funeral Home in Seminole, Texas, on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Council on Aging of Elkhart County. 131 Tyler St Suite 1A, Elkhart, IN 46516   http://www.elkhartcoa.org/donate. The family has lovingly provided the following obituary.

Celesta Ann Golden Vaughan, 85, of Elkhart, Indiana, died at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief cancer battle on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born in Lamesa, Texas in 1940 to Raymond and Fern (Stanley) Golden, who instilled in her a strong work ethic and love of West Texas. She spent the first six years of her life in a small house on the family farm with no running water or electricity. Her school bus was a pickup truck with wooden benches in the back that slid back and forth every time it started and stopped. She was valedictorian at Seminole High School before studying at Hardin-Simmons University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in history and education and a minor in speech and drama. She continued educating herself throughout her life taking a variety of classes and workshops and earning many certifications that she used in her professional career. She taught Social Studies in Arlington (Texas) Public Schools, as well as authored curriculum guides in preparation for integration. She left teaching to raise a family with Dan Vaughan, Sr. in Dallas, Texas. 

After moving to Elkhart, she spent time as a substitute teacher for Concord Community Schools and head cheer coach at Concord High School.  She found her professional home at Elkhart General Hospital and Elkhart General Home Care where she held many different administrative assistant/clerical support roles. She retired from Elkhart General Home Care and then began her life of service to the community. Her passion was in serving the aging population. She was an Advisory Council Member for the Real Services Area 2 Agency on Aging where she served as the chair of the operational guidelines committee. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Elkhart. Her favorite position of service was with the board of Council on Aging of Elkhart County. She served as the president of the board for the last three years. To know her was to know of her love of Texas, football, wine, and slot machines. She was a collector of people and their life stories. She never knew a stranger. Once she met you, you were her friend for life. She was a treasure.

Anyone who knew her knew the love she had for her family. She is survived by son, Dan Vaughan, Jr. and wife Dr. GayMarie Vaughan of Dallas, Texas, son, Sam Vaughan and wife Stephanie of Elkhart, Indiana, and son, Chris Vaughan and wife Dr. Annie Kahn Vaughan of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Celesta Michelle McDonald and husband Joe of Northglenn, Colorado; grandchildren Bennett Vaughan, Maxwell Vaughan and fiancé Lauren Ostrowski, Declan and Teagan McDonald, bonus grandchildren Jak Kurdi and wife Maddie, and Caroline Kurdi; one sister, Connie Golden Lamm of Seminole, Texas; and many nieces and nephews that she adored.

Funeral Mass for Dr. Michael Q. Watson, age 78 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow in Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the church. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday evening, March 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Michael Watson was born on November 28, 1947 in Lexington, Kentucky to Margaret (Quealy) and James Arthur Watson. The oldest of six children, he was smart, charismatic, and mischievous. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and had lived and worked in Seminole since 1994. Dr. Watson held four degrees, a B.S. in Chemistry, an M.S. in Biochemistry, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering, and an M.D. in Medicine at Tulane University. It was in medicine that he found his true calling. Dr. Watson never gave up on any of his patients. He was an iconoclast who worked for his patients despite the healthcare industry, attacking problems with insight and creativity. He was not interested in following healthcare norms if they were not in the best interest of his patients.

Dr. Watson had an inquisitive mind, wanting to understand how things worked from his earliest days. He built his first engine in second grade and was always building and fixing things. He was an avid tennis player and loved to canoe. On weekends, he could be found at the tennis court hitting balls with players half his age, or at his ranch in Junction, paddling the South Llano. As a young man, Dr. Watson designed, built, and raced wood and fiberglass canoes. In 1979, a young Mike Watson set the one-man record in the Texas Water Safari—the world’s toughest canoe race—in a canoe that he had built himself.

Dr. Michael Q. Watson passed away at his home on February 28, 2026, surrounded by loving friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by two sons, Michael Quealy Watson of Portland, Maine and Patrick Davis Watson and wife Perri of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Mary Virginia Watson of Oakland, California and Anna Margaret Sindelar and husband David of San Diego, California; his mother, Margaret Quealy Watson of Sugarland, Texas; three brothers, Arthur Watson and wife Charleen of Sugarland, Texas, Joseph Watson and wife Mary of Houston, Texas, and Walter Watson and wife Ilene of Manhattan Beach, California; two sisters, Mary Carrano of Ramona, California and Lucy Sawczyn and husband Charles of Irving, Texas; and two grandchildren, Virginia and Orion Sindelar. Dr. Watson is also survived by his office staff, who were like family to him: Sofia Bates, Claudia Vela, Karina Bernal, Sandra Tagle, and Desiree Alvidrez; as well as his best friend, Jon Key.

Graveside services for Antonio Yzaguirre, Sr., age, 75 of Midland, formerly of Denver City, Texas, will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Richard Yzaguirre officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mr. Yzaguirre was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on August 26, 1950 to Marie (Montano) and Marcello Yzaguirre, Sr. He was a Christian and was a hard-working auto mechanic. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He enjoyed working on cars, especially hot rods. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music, reading books, marble working, and barbecuing out with his family. He was a man of many talents; during high school in Seagraves, Texas he even took up some photography. Antonio was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

Antonio Yzaguirre, Sr. passed away at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers. He is survived by eight sons, Richard Yzaguirre and wife Nadine, Robert Yzaguirre and wife Roxana, and Noah Yzaguirre and wife Lucy, all of California, Nick Yzaguirre and wife Lea of Kansas City, Kansas, Michael Yzaguirre and wife Lacy, and T. J. Yzaguirre, both of Denver City, Texas, Jon Yzaguirre of Midland, Texas, and Jason Yzaguirre and wife Katie of Hobbs, New Mexico; two daughters, Cassandra Parra of Denver City, Texas, and Amanda George and husband Christopher of Hobbs, New Mexico; five brothers, Jimmy Yzaguirre, Geronimo Yzaguirre, and  Marcello Yzaguirre, Jr., all of Seminole, Texas, Jonny Yzaguirre and wife Debra of Victoria, Texas, and Terry Yzaguirre and wife Delores of Lamesa, Texas; four sisters, Maryellen Gonzales and husband Fred of Midland, Texas, Margaret Gordy of Oklahoma, Emma Frost and husband Edwin of Amarillo, Texas, and Eva Guizar of Seminole, Texas; 34 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.