Funeral services for Franz Banman, age 64 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at Old Colony Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Peter Jensen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Banman was born November 15, 1959 in Mexico to Sara (Friesen) and John Banman. He married Susana Knelsen in Mexico on August 24, 1981. He worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Old Colony Mennonite Church.
Franz Banman passed away in Hudspeth County on April 13, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two daughters, one brother, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Susana Banman of Seminole; four sons, Peter Banman and wife Tina, Pancho Banman and wife Lisa, John Banman and wife Helen, and Abe Banman and wife Neda, all of Seminole; five daughters, Agatha Unger and husband Peter, Susan Doerksen and husband Jacob, Annie Friesen and husband Willie, Helen Doerksen and husband David, and Tina Klassen and husband Willie, all of Seminole; six brothers, Johan Banman and wife Maria of Mexico, Cornelius Banman and wife Maria of Canada, Abram Banman and wife Aganetha of Canada, Klaus Banman and wife Eva of Brownfield, Texas, Isaak Banman and wife Aganetha of Mexico, and Henry Banman and wife Susana of O’Donnell, Texas; four sisters, Anna Martens and husband Frank, and Christina Dyck and husband Peter, both of Canada, and Helen Wiens, and Maria Koethler and husband Jacob, both of Mexico; and 44 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Jacob Neufeld, age 64 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with John Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Neufeld was born January 7, 1960 in Mexico to Agatha (Fehr) and Heinrich Neufeld. He married Helena Guenther in Mexico on September 16, 1979. He was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and worked as a farmer.
Jacob Neufeld passed away at his home in Seminole on Sunday, April 14, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one brother, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Helena Neufeld of Seminole; five sons, Heinrich Neufeld and wife Susie, Diedrich Neufeld and wife Catarina, Peter Neufeld and wife Helena, and Jacob Neufeld, all of Seminole, and Franz Neufeld and wife Eva of Mexico; eight daughters, Helena Woelke and husband Johan, Gertruda Giesbrecht and husband Johan, Susana Wolf Berhart, Agatha Klassen and husband Johan, Catarina Woelke and husband Peter, Nancy Hildebrandt and husband Abraham, Maria Froese and husband Johan, and Margarita Neufeld, all of Seminole; four brothers, Peter Neufeld and wife Justina of Boliva, Johan Neufeld and wife Agatha of Canada, William Neufeld and wife Katharina of Canada, and Cornelius Neufeld and wife Katharina of Seminole; six sisters, Katharina Dyck and husband Jacob, Aganetha Dyck, and Eva Friessen, all of Mexico, Sara Harder and husband Isaac of Kansas, Helena Bartch and husband Johan, and Susana Harder and husband Peter, both of Canada; and 48 grandchildren.
Memorial services for Francisco Roybal, age 76 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles in Espanola, New Mexico with John Roybal officiating. Burial will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe Veterans Memorial Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Roybal was born November 16, 1947 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Grace (Dean) and Francis Roybal. He married Priscilla Montaño in Santa Fe on March 12, 1965. He was a Catholic and had worked as a manufacturing supervisor. Francisco enjoyed being involved with coaching kids in baseball and football. He was always involved with his family; he was considered the emotional and financial supporter of his own family as well as his extended family, always making sure everyone was cared for and comfortable. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping and fishing.
Francisco Roybal passed away at his home in Seminole on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Roybal of Seminole; one son, John Roybal and wife Andrea of Seminole; one daughter, Diana (Chesca) Tremble and husband Rich of Alaska; one sister, Betty Roybal of Eugene, Oregon; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services for Pearlie Jo (Dale) Martinez, age 40 of San Angelo, Texas, and formerly of Seminole, will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Barnes of St. James Baptist Church of Pecos, Texas officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of San Angelo and Shannon Medical Center.
Ms. Martinez was born on February 10, 1984 in Seminole, Texas to Josephine (Jones) and Bobby Lee Dale. She married Nicholas Martinez in San Angelo, Texas in 2007. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in San Angelo and a homemaker. Pearlie was a very protective, stubborn and strong-willed woman; when she set out to do something, she put total effort into getting it done. She enjoyed singing and letting her spirit shine thru her music, showing her love for Jesus. She loved her mother and her entire family dearly, therefore she never let anyone know she was ill. Pearlie was never afraid of death; her only concern was for the future of her children.
Pearlie Martinez passed away at her home in San Angelo on Friday, March 29, 2024. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by two half-brothers, and one half-sister. She is survived by her mother, Josephine Dale of San Angelo; her husband, Nicholas Martinez of Lubbock, Texas; one son, Adonis King Carter of San Angelo; three daughters, Nickayla Martinez, Jada Carter, and Keonna Carter, all of San Angelo; two brothers, Bobby Dale, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas, and Matthew Dale and wife Ginny of San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Diana Dale of San Angelo, Texas; three half-brothers, David Dale, Arthur Dale, and Robert Dale and wife Portia, all of Arizona; and three half-sisters, Dorothy Jo Dale, Olinda Dale, and Ora Crush, all of Arizona.
Funeral services for Jesse “Butch” Ragsdale, age 80 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Hospice Chaplain Josh McLemore officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Ragsdale was born January 29, 1944 in Littlefield, Texas to Nada (Cooper) and William Carmera Ragsdale. He married Carol Jane Stewart in Seminole on November 22, 1963. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He worked a salesman at Adkins Supply selling oilfield equipment; he loved to work a deal. Butch was a heck of a musician; he played the steel guitar as well as other instruments and enjoyed playing in a band. He started Seminole Trade Days in 2006 and B & J RV Park in 2011. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, and camping; he also liked wood working, restoring furniture and antiques. Butch loved all children, always taking them for ice cream; he was generally loved and was a good friend to all, always willing to help anyone. He was definitely a social butterfly, as well as a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
Butch Ragsdale passed away at his home in Seminole Wednesday, March 27, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janie Ragsdale in 2014, and one brother. He is survived by one son, Doug Ragsdale and wife Christina of Gardendale, Texas; one daughter, Stacey Ragsdale of Seminole; two brothers, Bud Ragsdale of Abilene, Texas, and David Ragsdale of Seminole; one sister, Nadine Kidd of Seminole; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services for Shirley Anderson, age 83 of Lubbock, Texas and formerly of Seminole, will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery with Martin Gavina officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on March 28, 1941 to Alice (Miller) and Chester Mitchell. She married David Anderson in Lockney, Texas on August 9, 1963. She taught school in Amarillo, Seagraves, and Seminole for over 25 years. Shirley enjoyed dancing and listening to Brooks & Dunn. She loved her family dearly; as well as her dog Rye.
Shirley Anderson passed away at her home in Lubbock on Thursday, March 28, 2024. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David “Boss” Anderson in 1990. She is survived by three daughters, Buffie Anderson of Lubbock, Daley Langham and husband Gregory of Amarillo, Texas, and Wendy Scott and husband Scotty of Loop, Texas; two brothers, Warren Mitchell and wife Charlotte of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Neil Mitchell and wife Laura of Waco, Texas; and eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Funeral services for Peter Knelsen, age 62 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Colony Mennonite Church with Bishop Peter Janzen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Peter Knelsen was born March 13, 1962 in Mexico to Maria (Epp) and Johan Knelsen. He married Helena Hiebert on July 6, 1986 in Mexico. He was a machine operator and a member of the Old Colony Mennonite Church.
Mr. Knelsen passed away on March 17, 2024 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Helena Knelsen of Seminole, Texas; one son, Johan Knelsen and wife Agatha of Seminole, Texas; two daughters, Helena Wall and husband Johan, and Katharina Elias and husband Frank both of Paris, Texas; four brothers, Johan Knelsen and wife Elizabeth, Jacob Knelsen and wife Helena, Abram Knelsen wife Elizabeth, and Martin Knelsen and wife Helena all of Mexico; four sisters, Helena Fehr and husband Cornelius of Seminole, Texas, Maria Enns and husband Franz, Agatha Fehr and husband Abraham, and Susana Wiebe and husband Diedrich all of Mexico; and eight grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Betty Joyce Haning, age 79 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Stewart officiating and Pastor Dan Dale assisting. Honorary pallbearers are the Seminole EMS and deacons of First Baptist Church. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Haning was born December 3, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Elsie Mae (Burchfield) and LW Street. She married Leland Haning on May 25, 1963 in Ojinaga, Mexico. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a dedicated homemaker and mother. Betty was a very devoted Christian, who enjoyed attending church, and never missed going to church even though she had numerous health issues. She was very stubborn and determined. She was as tough as nails; she never complained, even when life wasn’t easy. She never met a stranger and always spoke what was on her mind. Betty enjoyed going to the lake and fishing, and playing games with her family, especially Sequence. She loved her family dearly, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her Lord first and foremost.
Betty Haning passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Midland Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers, one stepsister, and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Leland Haning of Seminole; one son, James Haning and wife Donna of Brownwood, Texas; one daughter, Tammy Harris and husband Doyce of Seminole; five grandchildren, Brandon Harris and wife Sara of Leander, Texas, Jarrod Harris and wife Shelby of Brownwood, Texas, Jonathan Harris and wife Kayla of Seminole, Bryan Skiles and Kaitlyn Skiles, both of Cleburne, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Larry David Daniel, age 53 of Lubbock, Texas, will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Denver City Memorial Park with Elder Ward Shamblin officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, Texas in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Direct Hospice of Lubbock for the loving and attentive care they gave in Larry’s final days.
Larry was born November 10, 1970 in Kermit, Texas to Kay “Dinger” (Taylor) and Leo Daniel. Larry was born with cerebral palsy and deaf, and non-verbal. He graduated from Denver City Schools in 1993. His parents provided him with a full and active life; he enjoyed going out to eat and traveling. He traveled with his parents from California to Florida, and many places in-between. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and when he was younger he especially loved being with his grandparents, Sammy and Euple Taylor of Denver City. Later in life he enjoyed his daily ride around Lubbock with his mom, “Dinger”. Larry’s good nature was a joy and inspiration to many. He will be greatly missed.
Larry David Daniel passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home in Lubbock with his mother and brother by his side. He will be buried next to his dad and grandparents in Denver City. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Leo Daniel in 2011. He is survived by his mother, Kay “Dinger” Daniel of Lubbock, Texas; and one brother, Stan Daniel of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Graveside services for Zephrina Thomas, age 81 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Gaines County Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Nicholson Cuffy officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thomas was born August 25, 1942 in Dominica to Josephine Elma (Matthew) and Ferdinand Prince. She married Conrad Thomas in Dominica. Zephrina was a great prayer warrior, teacher, leader, and faith counselor with a very robust faith in the Lord. She always had a strong impact on anyone she met.
Zephrina Thomas passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2024. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Thomas in 2015; two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Rhoda Thomas-Rivera and husband Damaso of Seminole; three brothers, David Prince of Virgin Islands, Eric Prince of Dominica, and Lenard Prince of New Jersey; ten sisters, Alexandrine Prince, Nilthia Prince, Fedelia Carbon, Rosette Prince, Hatty Leslie and Patricia Prince, all of Dominica, Yolanda Jon Baptist of Rhode Island, Isla Thomas of Houston, Texas, Anella Joseph of Jacksonville, Florida, and Joanna Germain of Orlando, Florida; and two grandchildren, Lliani Lopez and Damarion Rivera.
Funeral services for Denver Dearing, age 99, of Denver City, Texas, will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Kyle Streun officiating. Burial will follow at Denver City Memorial Park. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, Texas in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
Mr. Dearing was born on October 12, 1924 in Center, Texas to Martha (Lumen) and Wayman Dearing. He married Opal Duke on January 20, 1945 in Greenwood, Louisiana. He was a Baptist, and worked as a welder building ships since the age of 17. He owned Big D Welding in Denver City for 35 years, and was a silversmith who made custom jewelry. He loved collecting minerals and gems.
Denver Dearing passed away at his home in Denver City on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Opal, in January 2024, one daughter, Patricia Gail, in 2023, three brothers, and four sisters. He is survived by one son, Ray Dearing of Denver City, Texas; two grandchildren, Ray Dearing, Jr. and Teresa Kaye Dearing; five great-grandchildren, Travis Rose, Jr., Nathaniel Green, Miranda Dearing, Drayven Dearing, and Summer Dearing; and one great-great-grandchild, Sunny Parker.
Funeral services for Mason Lee Benton, Jr., age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Jackie McClure officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Benton was born November 2, 1946 in Wellington, Texas to Laverne Cordia (Miller) and Mason Lee Benton, Sr. He was a Baptist and had lived in Seminole since 1974, having moved from Littlefield, Texas. Mason had worked as a peace officer in Seminole for over 20 years; he also worked in law enforcement in Littlefield before moving to Seminole. After retirement he remained a workaholic, always on the go. He worked as a truck driver and dispatcher for Basic Energy, and later as a pumper for the Thurwangers and Rick Allison. Mason had a passion for speed and enjoyed his motorcycles, buying and trading old fast cars, and saw himself as an Indy race car driver. He also loved firearms of all kinds, playing cards, and going to the casino. He had a great love for his dog, Trouble; he especially loved his family.
Mason Benton passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dianna (aka Big Mama) Benton; one sister, one aunt, and two grandchildren, Kiaera Trout and Hagen Rasmussen. He is survived by two sons, Shane Benton and wife Jeanette of Seminole, Texas, and Kip Lee Benton of Amarillo, Texas; two daughters, Missy Trout of Brush, Colorado, and Jordan Coffman and husband Nick of Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, Jan Clement and husband Maurice of San Angelo, Texas, Nyoka McGee and husband Jerrylynn of Odessa, Texas, and Tammy Bell and husband Carl of Pittsburg, Texas; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services for Lorenzo Mendoza, Jr., age 61, will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Gil Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. The following obituary has been written by family members to express their loss.
Lorenzo Mendoza, Jr. was called home by the Lord on February 25, 2024 in Rowlett, Texas. He was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on December 14, 1962 to Dolores Ornelas and Lorenzo Mendoza, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Javier Ornelas.
Despite being a right arm amputee, Lorenzo was known for always being the hardest-working man in the room. He never let it slow him down or stop him from doing anything and everything. He never met a stranger, and his positivity would lift up everyone in the room. If you knew Lorenzo, you wouldn’t forget him.
Lorenzo is survived by his daughter, Carmen Mia Mendoza of Wylie, Texas. She was the light of his life. He dedicated his time to raising her, spending countless hours helping her with schoolwork and going on father/daughter vacations to visit family. Their father and daughter bond was like no other. He instilled strong values, morals, and beliefs in her, and taught her life skills that will guide her through her coming years. He will be deeply missed.
Lorenzo is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Anthony and Teresa Hemphill of Seminole, Texas; his nephew, Christopher Hemphill of Seminole; his niece, Jamie; his brothers, Rene Lujan and James Ornelas of Roswell, New Mexico; first cousins, Diana, Debbie, and Delma of California; his extended family who were at his side during his last hours and were like brothers– John Smith, Joe Murphy, and Bobby Haney; and many more relatives who loved him dearly.
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