For the Week of July 6 - July 12, 2025

Funeral Mass for Celestina R. Diaz, age 79 of Denver City, Texas, will be celebrated Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seminole, Texas with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow in Denver City Memorial Park in Denver City. Rosary will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 at St. James Catholic Church. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Mrs. Diaz was born September 12, 1945 in Mexico to Manuela (Ortiz) and Pedro Rodriguez. She married Gustavo Diaz in Mexico on October 25, 1967. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Seminole and was a homemaker. Celestina was a very quiet and simple woman who enjoyed cooking, dancing, listening to music, gardening and taking care of her fruit trees; she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Celestina R. Diaz passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Seminole Memorial Health Care Center. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gustavo Diaz; one son, and two brothers. She is survived by one son, Efren Diaz of Denver City, Texas; four brothers, Francisco Rodriguez of Mexico, and Cruz Olivas and wife Maria, Humberto Olivas and wife Maria, and Jose Olivas and wife Bernarda, all of Seminole; three sisters, Merced Franco of Mexico, Maria Elena Galindo of Waco, Texas, and Petra Alvarez of Midland, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kaley and Erick Eloy de Diaz.

Funeral services for Katharina Loeppky, age 64 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with Bishop John Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Loeppky was born in Mexico on July 7, 1960 to Anna (Knelsen) and Ben Loewen. She married Johan Loeppky in Seminole on November 3, 1985. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker.

Katharina passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, one sister, one granddaughter, and one daughter-in-law. She is survived by her husband, Johan Loeppky of Seminole; three sons, John Loeppky and wife Helena of Dalhart, Texas, Jake Loeppky, and David Loeppky and wife Lisa, both of Seminole; two daughters, Mary Klapky and husband Henry, and Annie Neufeld and husband Johnny, both of Seminole; one brother, Jacob Loewen and wife Sara of Seminole; five sisters, Maria Unrau of Mexico, Helen Loewen, Elizabeth Reimer and husband Peter, Nancy Loewen, and Susana Haide and husband Henry, all of Seminole; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Juan Arredondo, age 82 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Templo Nazaret Church with Pastor Tony Cruz officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Arredondo was born March 15, 1943 in Mexico to Mandy (Washington) and Manuel Arredondo. He married Teresa Castro in Mexico on July 29, 1961. He was a member of Primera Iglesia Bautista Church in Denver City, Texas. He worked in construction and drove a big “Mac” truck. Juan loved being with his family and spending time with his brother on the ranch. He was a hardworking man, who enjoyed gardening, listening to music, dancing, and fishing. He enjoyed watching old western movies. In the mornings he enjoyed drinking coffee with his wife. For family gatherings he liked to skin goats and cook food for his big family. Juan was a fighter through his many years of his cancer battle.

Juan Arredondo passed away at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, one brother, and one grandson, also by other family members. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Arredondo of Seminole, Texas; five sons, Juan Arredondo and wife Betty of Lamesa, Texas, Jose Arredondo and wife Aurora of Seminole, Reymundo Arredondo of Odessa, Texas, Tony Arredondo and wife Lori of Big Spring, Texas, and Roberto Arredondo and wife Raquel of Odessa, Texas; seven daughters, Mary Rodriguez and husband David of Denver City, Texas, Yolanda Willis and husband Damon of Houston, Texas, Diana Torres and husband Edgar, Maria Garza and husband Tony, and Margarita Lujan and husband Carlos, all of Seminole, Juanita Williams and husband Jeffery, and Elisa Rubalcava and husband Francisco, both of Odessa, Texas; one brother, Juan Jose Arredondo of Arizona; one sister, Betty Munoz of San Angelo, Texas; 34 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Israel Carrillo, Sr., age 57 of Snyder, Texas, will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Templo Nazaret Church at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tony Cruz officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Carrillo was born in Mexico on November 18, 1967 to Liandra (Jordan) and Jose Carrillo. Israel worked in the oilfield and was a hard worker and a handyman. He was full of life and loved his family dearly. He enjoyed dancing, singing, and took pride in helping others.

Israel Carrillo, Sr. passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his partner, Alice Luera of Snyder, Texas; two sons, Israel Carrillo, Jr. and wife Amanda, and Pedro Carrillo, both of Seminole; ex-wife, Guadalupe Carrillo of Seminole; three brothers, Reyes Carrillo and wife Delores of Denver City, Texas, Jose Carrillo and wife Angelica of Plains, Texas, and Abel Carrillo and wife Hope of Snyder, Texas; six sisters, Magdalina Carrillo of Portales, New Mexico, Lidnara Licon and husband Luis of Fabens, Texas, Ester Carrillo of Plains, Texas, Martha Carrillo of Plains, Texas, Eva Carrillo and husband Jorge of Snyder, Texas, and Josefina Carrillo of Mexico; six grandchildren, Izayah Carrillo, Aliyah Carrillo, Paulinah Carrillo, Xailah Carrillo, Amelie Carrillo, and Amaya Carrillo.

A private memorial service for Pauline Jones, age 82 of Seminole, Texas, will be held by the family at a later date, with Hospice Chaplain Josh McLemore officiating. Entombment will follow. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Interim Hospice or Meals On Wheels.

Pauline Jones was born in Lamesa, Texas on May 29, 1942 to Mildred Pauline (Shortes) and Bertie Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Seminole and graduated from Seminole High School. She met Waymon Jones in high school, and they married on August 5, 1960 in Seminole. She was a member of First Baptist Church and primarily a homemaker. 

Pauline was an independent and talented person who loved all types of painting, but above all, porcelain painting. She taught porcelain art at various conferences and was a longtime member of the Seminole Porcelain Arts Club. She also won many awards for her work. In addition to her art, she loved gardening and nature, and took special care of her birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and turtles. Her yard was always an attractive feature of the neighborhood. Additionally, she loved to travel and had been all over the world. But the true highlight of her life was her love for her children and grandchildren.

Pauline Jones flew away from her earthly life to join her Savior on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Jones; one son, Brian Jones; and one sister, Joan Grayson. She is survived by two daughters, Vondie Howell of Willis, Texas, and Jennifer Jackson and husband Coke of Lubbock, Texas; five grandchildren, Amanda Seeberger and husband Jobe of Willis, Texas, Christopher Howell and wife Lyndsey of Lubbock, Raegan Watson and husband David of Lubbock, Ruger Jones of Seminole, and Gatlin Jones of Seminole; and three great-grandchildren, Carson, Carter, and David. The family would like to express a special appreciation to Interim Hospice, especially Dawn, Detra, Amy, Gina, and Josh.

Funeral services for Helena Klassen, age 89 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Community Church with Pastor Dave Klassen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Helena Klassen was born in Mexico on December 21, 1935 to Margareta (Hildebrant) and Diedrich Fehr. She married Gerhard Klassen in Mexico in 1949. She loved her kids and grandkids and was proud of anything she could do that her kids thought she was too old to do. She was a real servant to her community and to the Lord. She enjoyed gardening and loved to read. Helena was a hard worker; she would grind up feed for the cows and had her children helping. She took pride in having pristine white laundry. She was a very good cook; meals were always special times for her, and she never failed to send food home with her kids.

Helena Klassen passed away May 18, 2025 at Memorial Health Care Center in Seminole. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. She is survived by two sons, Herman Klassen and wife Agatha of Seagraves, Texas and Gerardo Klassen and wife Catharina of Seminole; three daughters, Aganetha Rempel and husband Franz of Seminole, Lena Reimer and husband John of Lubbock, Texas, and Anita Voth and husband Ernesto of Canada; one brother, Benjamin Fehr of Canada; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Socorro Cruz, age 67 of Hobbs, New Mexico and formerly of Seagraves, Texas, will be held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery, Seagraves, with burial to follow. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Socorro Cruz was born in Kermit, Texas on April 16, 1958 to Manuela (Lara) and Pablo Garcia. She was a Christian and was baptized in Kennedy, Texas. Socorro was better known as Coco. Although she worked a variety of jobs, she was primarily a homemaker. She was a hard-working woman no matter where she was working or what she was doing. Socorro was a funny and loving woman with a great attitude; she always had a smile on her face. She was very close to her family, especially with her brother and siblings, and her grandchildren were precious to her. She adored watching hummingbirds, and her dogs were very dear to her. In her spare time, she loved to crochet. Socorro was a strong woman and a real fighter; she fought her illness all the way. She enjoyed taking photos of her family and loved her home remedies. 

Socorro Cruz passed away May 2, 2025 at Lovington Health Care Center in Lovington, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by both parents and one sister. Socorro is survived by two sons, Ralph Prieto and Juan Prieto, both of Hobbs, New Mexico; by four brothers, Fred Garcia of Seagraves, Paul Garcia and wife Olga of Odessa, Texas, Armando Garcia and wife Anna of Seagraves, and Arturo Garcia and wife Brenda of Seagraves; four sisters, Elsa Rosas and Jenniefer Garcia, both of Seagraves, Maricela Garcia of Utah, and Manuellita Garcia and husband Juan of Brady, Texas; and five grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Susana Fehr Friesen, age 83 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with Bishop Johan Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Friesen was born May 4, 1941 in Mexico to Anna (Friesen) and David Fehr. She married Abram Friesen in Mexico on September 10, 1961. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker.

Susana Friesen passed away at her home in Seminole on Thursday, April 17, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Abram Friesen in 2014; one son; one granddaughter; four brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by five sons, David Friesen and wife Helena of Brownfield, Texas, Abram Friesen and wife Anna, and Johan Friesen and wife Helena, both of Seminole, Peter Friesen and wife Maria, and Jacob Friesen, both of Mexico; four daughters, Helena Peters and husband Gerhard, and Maria Ginter and husband Johan, both of Seminole, Susana Peters and husband Wilhelm, and Anna Klassen and husband Isaak, both of Mexico;  two brothers, David Fehr of Bolivia, and Jacob Fehr of Mexico; 52 grandchildren, and 139 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jose “Joe” Flores, Jr., age 80 of Midland, Texas, formerly of Denver City, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Ken Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Denver City Memorial Park. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mr. Flores was born in Thrall, Texas on May 27, 1944 to Refugia (Chavez) and Jose Flores, Sr. He married Mary Palmares. He was Pentecostal and worked in the oilfield. Joe had a strong Christian faith and loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers, spoiling his grandchildren, eating McDonalds, cookies, and Dr. Pepper. He never met a stranger.

Joe Flores passed away at his home in Midland, Texas on Monday, April 21, 2025. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Flores in 2014; one son, Joe Raymond Flores; one daughter, Diane Flores, one grandson, Nikolas Flores; three granddaughters, Hilary Flores, Ashley Luna, and Angelica Luna; and one great-granddaughter, Kamilla Corado. He is survived by two sons, Richard Flores of Brownfield, Texas, and Jimmy Flores and wife Veronica of Denver City, Texas; five daughters, Betty Flores of Lubbock, Texas, Josie Lozano and husband Johnny of Midland, Texas, Isabel Luna and husband Valentin of Midland, Texas, Jennifer Saldana and husband Chris of Brownfield, Texas, and Danielle Flores of Midland, Texas; six brothers, Ciprano Flores and wife Gloria of Denver City, Jesse Flores of Denver City, George Flores and wife Linda of Taylor, Texas, Andrew Flores of Denver City, John Flores and wife Nettie of Lubbock, Texas, and Tony Flores of Denver City; two sisters, Connie Ochoa and husband Pauli of Denver City, and Estella Delarosa of Hobbs, New Mexico; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for David Bergen, age 32 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Mennonite Church with Pastor Henry Martens officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

David Bergen was born in Bolivia on January 17, 1993 to Katharina (Giesbrecht) and Isaak Bergen. He married Elisabeth Wiebe in Bolivia on August 23, 2014. He worked as a painter for six years. David loved praying with his family; he loved God’s word and sharing His word with others. He loved taking care of his family; they were very dear to him.

David Bergen passed away on April 15, 2025 at Seminole Memorial Hospital in Seminole, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Katharina, and one brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Bergen of Seminole, Texas; one son, Johan Bergen of the home; two daughters, Maria Bergen and Neta Bergen, both of the home; his father, Isaak Bergen and stepmom Margaretha of Bolivia; five brothers, Jacob Bergen and wife Helena, Cornelius Bergen and wife Katharina, Peter Bergen and wife Anna, Isaak Bergen and wife Helena, and Johan Bergen and wife Katharina, all of Bolivia; and three sisters, Maria Fehr and husband Wilhelm, Judith Knelsen and husband Jacob, and Katharina Suderman, of all of Bolivia.