For the Week of May 21 - May 27, 2023
ELISABETH HARMS
Funeral services for Elisabeth Harms, age 49 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Old Colony Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Willie Giesbrecht officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harms was born in Ontario, Canada on March 17, 1974 to Mary (Peters) and Jacob Peters. She married George Harms in Seminole, Texas on August 26, 1990. She was a member of Old Colony Mennonite Church and a homemaker.
Elisabeth Harms passed away at her home on Friday, May 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by one brother, Cornelius Peters. She is survived by her husband, George Harms of Seminole; one son, Stephen Harms and wife Susana of Seminole; five daughters, Hanna Harms, Naomi Giesbrecht and husband Matthew, Abigail Harms, Jessica Guenter and husband Franz, and Maria Fehr, all of Seminole; her parents, Jacob and Mary Peters of Paris, Texas; six brothers, Jacob Peters and wife Margie, Isaac Peters and wife Tina, and George Peters and wife Carmen, all of Paris, Texas, Henry Peters and wife Helena, and Johnny Peters and wife Anna, both of Seminole, and Bernhard Peters and wife Marcie of Wellington, Texas; three sisters, Maria Wiebe, Barbara Crabb and husband Jay, and Gertruda Letkeman and husband Bob, all of Paris, Texas; and five grandchildren.
ENRIQUE WIELER
Funeral services for Enrique Wieler, age 60 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Gospel Mission Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Johnny Martens officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Wieler was born March 10, 1963 to Heinrich Wieler and Elisabeth (Krahn) Wieler in Mexico. Enrique married Susana Schmitt on August 1, 1999 in Seminole. He worked in construction and was member of Gospel Mission Church. Mr. Wieler was a hard worker and had a strong faith in God. He moved to many places, including California, Kansas and Texas. Often Enrique would drive open air tractors for Ben Bergen from Seminole to Corpus Christi. He enjoyed vacationing on the beach.
Enrique passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Midland Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Susana in 2015; two brothers and one sister. He is survived by one son, Tim Wieler of Seminole; one brother, Jacob Wieler and wife Susana of Paris, Texas; three sisters, Elisabeth Redecop and husband Ben of Canada, and Margarita Friesen and husband Johan and Susana Martens, both of Seminole, Texas.
DAVID MARTINEZ
Funeral Mass for David Martinez, age 70 of Odessa, Texas, will be celebrated Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seminole, Texas with Father Jose De Dios Gonzalez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 6:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.mat St. James Catholic Church in Seminole, Texas. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
Mr. Martinez was born February 6, 1953 to Everardo Martinez and Antonia (Sosa) Reyes in Monahans, Texas. David married Irene Saucedo on January 15, 1979 in Dimmett, Texas. He worked in construction and loved watching the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Martinez enjoyed doing his yard work, barbequing, and having cold beverages; he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
David Martinez passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Odessa Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, three brothers, one sister, and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Irene of Odessa, Texas; three sons, Sammy Martinez and Erika Alvidrez of Amarillo, Texas, and Eddie Martinez and Jesse Martinez and wife Kelly, both of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Olivia Martinez of Odessa, Texas and Toni Martinez of Shreveport, Louisiana; two brothers, Bobby Larez of Odessa, Texas, and Fito Hernandez and wife Francis of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Maria Tarian of Odessa, Texas, Yolanda Sotelo and husband Fernando of Monahans, Texas, and Emma Sanchez and husband Ramon of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
For the Week of May 14 - May 20, 2023
CLETA FERN SANDER
Graveside services for Cleta Fern Sander, age 85 of Dallas, Texas will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Ms. Sander was born in Brownfield, Texas on March 12, 1938 to Opal Fay (Ray) and Willie Cecil Sweatt. She was raised in the Church of Christ and continued her pursuit of the Lord in several non-denominational churches throughout her life. She traveled the world and worked for numerous multinational companies as an executive assistant. She was brilliant, witty, smart, kind, generous, compassionate, and adventurous. She was known for her impeccable taste and style and extremely close to her two sisters Annette Burton and Doris Taylor.
Cleta Sander passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at T. Boone Pickens Hospice in Dallas, Texas. In addition to her loving parents, she is preceded in death by her beautiful two sisters. She is survived by one nephew, Jim Fleming and his wife Cindy of Austin, Texas; and two nieces, Tara Rismani and husband Reza Rismani of Denver Colorado, and Judy Barnes of Austin, Texas.
GLENDA OWEN
Graveside services for Glenda Owen, age 75 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery, with Pastor Joe Stewart officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Owen was born April 16, 1948 in Kermit, Texas to Lavelle (BeLue) and Ray Allen Todd. She graduated from Jal High School in 1966 and worked for Phillips Petroleum as an administrative assistant for 23 years. She was a Baptist. She married Sammy Owen in Odessa, Texas on June 2, 1984 and helped Sammy raise his children; following retirement she became a stay-at-home mom for their grandchildren. Sammy regards her as the best thing that ever happened to him.
Glenda Owen passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Linda Avant. She is survived by her husband Sammy of Seminole; two sons, Chris Owen and wife Almi of Conroe, Texas and Marty Owen and wife Tanna of Dickinson, Texas; one daughter, Carrie Bevel of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Donald Todd of Jal, New Mexico and Ronnie Todd of Norman, Oklahoma; one sister, Judy Harkey and husband Jackie of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren, Aubrey Finochio and husband Daniel of Juneau, Alaska, Chris Owen II and wife Lena of Seminole, Montana Bevel of San Antonio, Texas, Heaven Leigh Owen of Pearland, Texas, and Austin Flynt and Juliet Owen of Conroe, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Finochio of Juneau, Chris Owen III of Seminole, and Eden Elaine Hanley of Pearland.
The family requests that any donations be made to The Cancer Society in Glenda’s name.
For the Week of May 7 - May 13, 2023
DONNA RODRIGUEZ
Funeral services for Donna Marie Crise Rodriguez, age 68 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at M.S. Doss Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rodriguez was born November 17, 1954 to Bruce David Crise and Helen Henderhan Crise in Panorama City, California, and was raised in Thousand Oaks, California. Donna graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 1972. She then attended Moore Park Junior College. She met Frank Rodriguez in 1974 in Houston, Texas and they married on November 26, 1976 at the First Baptist Church in Seminole, Texas. Frank’s work for Atlantic Richfield Company took them to live in Houston where their two children were born, Frank David in 1979 and Juanita Marie in 1983. In 1986 Frank and Donna relocated to Seminole to raise Frank and Juanita. Donna started her career with Wal-Mart, where she would work for the next 26 1/2 years before retiring. After retirement, Donna spent her time enjoying her grandchildren and gardening. She loved planting and harvesting her vegetables and raising tomatoes in her raised garden bed; she also enjoyed vacationing in California, Oregon, and Washington State where her brothers and sisters live.
Donna Rodriguez lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, two uncles, and two aunts. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rodriguez of Seminole; one son, Frank David and wife Mary of Lantana, Texas; one daughter, Juanita Marie of Seminole, Texas; four sisters, Virginia Burns of Mesa, Arizona, Karen Reynolds of Redmond, Oregon, Teresa Hendricks of Cordova, Tennessee, and Rebecca Crise of Snohomish, Washington; two brothers, Bruce Crise, and David Crise, both of Snohomish, Washington; two sisters-in-law, Maria and husband Carlos Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, and Esabel Valdez of Pflugerville, Texas; one brother-in-law, Felipe Rodriguez and wife Susan of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Elaina Marie, and Alexander Ross, both of Seminole, Texas, and Kenneth Hayden and Frank Harrison, both of Lantana, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
For the Week of April 16- April 23, 2023
PETER NEUFELD
Funeral services for Peter Neufeld, age 56 of Seminole, Texas will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with Bishop Johan Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Mennonite Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Neufeld was born in Mexico on September 26, 1966 to Maria (Wiebe) and Jacob Neufeld. He married Maria Neufeld in Mexico on August 3, 1989. He was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and worked as a farmer.
Peter Neufeld passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home in Seminole. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Maria Neufeld of Seminole; three sons, Abram Neufeld and wife Elizabeth, and Peter Neufeld and wife Margaretha, both of Seminole, and Isaak Neufeld and wife Margaretha of Mexico; four daughters, Anna Andres and husband Abram, and Maria Andres and husband David, both of Seminole, Margaretha Loewen and husband David of Morton, Texas, and Susana Funk and husband Abraham of Canada; two brothers, Jacob Neufeld and wife Justina and Henry Neufeld and wife Sara, both of Mexico; four sisters, Maria Banman and husband David of Paraguay, Susana Friesen and husband Cornelius, Anna Loewen and husband Abram, and Katarina Fehr and husband Henry all of Mexico; and fifteen grandchildren.
For the Week of April 9 - April 15, 2023
DAVID ARREDONDO
Funeral services for David Arredondo, age 51 of Odessa, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Templo Nazareth in Seminole, Texas with Pastor Tony Cruz officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
David Arredondo was born October 15, 1971 in Lamesa, Texas to Teresa (Castro) and Juan Arredondo. He was a Christian and worked as a handyman. David was an outgoing person who loved music and fast cars. He enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his nephews. His home was full of pictures of the family; they meant the world to him. David loved his truck, which he named “Bandit.” He was a hard worker and could fix or repair anything. David also loved going to dances.
David Arredondo passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Odessa, Texas. He is preceded in death by one nephew, Taylon Ray Lujan; one uncle, Francisco Arredondo; and his paternal grandmother, Mandy Washington. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Arredondo and wife Brittney of Odessa, Texas and David Arredondo, Jr. of Seminole, Texas; two daughters, Marisol Arredondo and Jasmine Arredondo, both of Seminole, Texas; his parents, Juan and Teresa Arredondo of Seminole, Texas; five brothers, Juan Arredondo, Jr. and wife Diane, Robert Arredondo and wife Raquel, and Reymundo Arredondo, all of Odessa, Texas, Jose Arredondo of Seminole, Texas, and Tony Arredondo and wife Lori of Big Spring, Texas; seven sisters, Diana Torres and husband Edgar, Maria Garza and husband Tony, and Margarita Lujan and husband Carlos, all of Seminole, Texas, Juanita Williams and husband Jeff and Elisa Rubalcava and husband Frank, both of Odessa, Texas, Mary Rodriguez and husband David of Denver City, Texas and Yolanda Arredondo and husband Damon of Houston, Texas.
HELENA NEUDORF
Funeral services for Helena Neudorf, age 81 of Shallowater, Texas and formerly of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Sommerfeld Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Isaak Fehr officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Neudorf was born June 19, 1941 in Durango, Mexico to Margaret (Thiessen) and Peter Knelsen. In 1962 Helena met George Neudorf after his brother introduced them. They were married in Durango, Mexico on August 26, 1962. She was a member of Sommerfeld Mennonite Church and a homemaker; during their 61 years of marriage she had nine children. Helena enjoyed spending time in the garden or planting her plants. She was a woman of great faith in God and enjoyed talking about His love and mercy. She devoted her life to loving and caring for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Helena Neudorf passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Margaret Knelsen. She is survived by her husband, George Neudorf of Shallowater, Texas; three sons, Neil Neudorf of Shallowater, Texas, George Neudorf and wife Danielle of Shallowater, Texas, and Peter Neudorf and wife Stacy of Lubbock, Texas; six daughters, Margie Neufeld and husband David of Seminole, Texas, Helen Penner and husband Neil of Hobbs, New Mexico, Mary Jordan and husband Jesse of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Tina Halderman and husband Mark of Springdale, Arkansas, Annie Wall and husband Jake and Krissy Hester and husband Jason, both of Shallowater; six brothers, Pete Knelsen, Abram Knelsen and wife Nancy, Jake Knelsen and wife Tina, Wilhelm Knelsen and wife Susan, John Knelsen and wife Helen, and Aaron Knelsen and wife Katherine, all of Canada; and four sisters, Margaret Hiebert and Mary Thiessen, both of Seminole, Texas, Anna Andres and husband John of Mexico, and Katherine Hiebert of Canada; 32 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
For the Week of April 2 - April 8, 2023
AGANETHA KLASSEN
Funeral services for Aganetha Klassen, age 52 of Midland, Texas, will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 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 of Seminole.
Mrs. Klassen was born June 15, 1970 in Mexico to Maria (Penner) and Cornelius Thiessen. She married Peter Klassen on July 3, 1988 in Mexico. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a housewife.
Aganetha Klassen passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, one son, and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Peter Klassen of Seminole, Texas; one son, Johan Klassen and wife Anna of Seminole, Texas; four daughters, Maria Unger and husband Heinrich of Brownfield, Texas, Aganetha Friesen and husband Peter, Susana Fehr and husband Abram, and Anna Dyck and husband Franz, all of Seminole, Texas; five brothers, Abram Thiessen and wife Helena, Peter Thiessen and wife Agatha, and Johan Thiessen and wife Margaret, all of Mexico, Cornelius Thiessen and wife Sara and Henry Thiessen and wife Maria, both of Canada; four sisters, Maria Neufeld and husband Peter of Seminole, Texas, Margaret Neufeld and husband Henry of Canada, Anna Fehr and husband Martin and Susana Fehr and husband Jacob, both of Mexico; and 31 grandchildren.
For the Week of March 26 - April 1, 2023
JONATHAN SMOOT-BROWN
Funeral services for Jonathan Smoot-Brown, age 40 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Atlas Church at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Peters officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Smoot-Brown was born January 5, 1983 in Napa Valley, California to Lynette Smoot and Norman Sorensen. He married Patricia Wright on October 13, 2009 in Roseburg, Oregon. He loved working as a personal trainer and an assistant at the M.S. Doss Fitness Center. Jonathan had an amazing sense of humor, never met a stranger, and could light up a room with his personality. He had a great love and loyalty for his family.
Jonathan Smoot-Brown passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Seminole. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Smoot-Brown of Seminole; two sons, Max Smoot-Brown of Camas Valley, Oregon, and Jack Smoot-Brown of Seminole; two daughters, Annabelle Smoot-Brown, and Savanna Smoot-Brown, both of Seminole; his mother, Lynette Brown of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; his stepfather, Don Brown of Myrtle Creek, Oregon; his father, Norman Sorensen and wife Ingrid; four brothers, Adam Sorensen, Joey Sorensen, Norman Sorensen, and Thomas Sorensen, all of Provo, Utah; eight sisters, Erica Smoot-Brown of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Katie Lyons and husband Jason of Valdosta, Georgia, Amanda Brown of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Amber Sorensen of Provo, Utah, Shannon Sentementes and husband Zach of Washington, D.C., and Emma Sorensen, Bridget Sorenson, and Julia Sorensen, all of Provo, Utah.
For the Week of March 5 - March 11, 2023
PEDRO PEREZ, JR.
Graveside services for Pedro Perez, Jr., age 68 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Concepcion Trevino officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Perez was born March 4, 1955 in Mexico to Maria Luisa (Cruz) and Pedro Perez, Sr. He married Adelina Quezada Guerrero in Mexico in September of 1981. Mr. Perez was a Catholic and was a loyal employee of JB Pipe Manufacturing for many years. He was a lovely person who always thought of others before himself and did his very best at everything he did. Mr. Perez was an honest, caring, hard-working man who always kept himself busy doing something. Pedro enjoyed the outdoors more than anything and never complained of hot or cold; he loved any type of weather.
Pedro Perez, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Adelina Perez of Sherman, Texas; three sons, Daniel Perez and wife Ruby of Mexico, Pedro Perez II of Sherman, Texas, and Gerardo Perez of Denison, Texas; two daughters, Iris Perez of Seminole, Texas, and Fabiola Perez of Sherman, Texas; his mother, Maria Luisa Cruz of El Paso, Texas; nine brothers, Luis Rascon, Arturo Rascon, Javier Rascon, and Santos Rascon, all of El Paso, Texas, Salvador Perez, Orlando Perez, Juan Pedro Perez and Jesus Perez, all of Mexico, and Martin Perez of Colorado; and seven sisters, Angela Perez, Zulema Perez, and Elida Rascon, all of El Paso, Griselda Perez, Imelda Perez, Aracely Perez and Elva Perez, all of Mexico; and 17 grandchildren.
JOHAN KLASSEN
Funeral services for Johan Klassen, age 70 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Pastor Isaak Fehr officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Klassen was born February 23, 1953 in Mexico to Elizabeth (Heinrichs) and Cornelius Klassen. He married Elizabeth Guenter on July 6, 1980 in Mexico. Mr. Klassen was a member of Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. He enjoyed doing shooting sports and listening to Bible tapes; he dearly loved his grandchildren.
Johan Klassen passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elizabeth in 2020, five brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by three sons, Bernhard Klassen and wife Margarita of Copeland, Kansas, and Cornelius Klassen and wife Tina and Henry Klassen and wife Mary, both of Seminole, Texas; two daughters, Tina Fehr and husband Abram and Liliana Wiebe and husband Jacob, both of Seminole, Texas; five sisters, Margaret Wall and husband Cornelius of Canada, Susana Teichroeb and Helena Banman, both of Mexico, Anna Friesen and husband Peter and Elizabeth Froese and husband Peter, both of Paraguay; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.