For the Week of November 26 - December 2, 2023

Funeral services for Simon Perez, age 65 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, November 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God with Pastor Tony Pitcox officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mr. Perez was born February 18, 1958, in Austin, Texas to Anita (Rodriguez) and Pedro Perez. He married Tina Kelly in Seminole, Texas, and he worked in the oilfield for ten years. Simon was known for making necklaces and bracelets as well as earrings. He loved the outdoors and campfires. Simon also loved and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.

Simon Perez passed away November 22, 2023, at his home in Seminole, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Tina, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Le Blanc and husband Kenneth of Seminole, Texas; six brothers, Pete Perez of Seminole, Texas, Paul Perez and girlfriend Dianna of Seminole, Texas, David Perez and wife Deanna of Seminole, Texas, Harry Perez of Seminole, Texas Oscar Perez of Odessa, Texas, and Adrian Perez of Midland, Texas; three sisters, Rosie Rocha of Seminole, Texas, Emilda Perez of Seminole, Texas, and Patt Perez and wife Amber of Seminole, Texas; and three grandchildren, Kamryn LeBlanc, Kynzee LeBlanc, and Korbyn LeBlanc, all of Seminole, Texas.

Funeral services for Patricia Dearing, age 68 of Lubbock, Texas, will be held Friday, November 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Boyer Memorial Chapel in Denver City with Pastor Vance Thomas 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.

Ms. Dearing was born November 14, 1954 in Denver City, Texas to Opal (Duke) and Denver Dearing. Patricia had been disabled for the majority of her life due to an illness and lived at the Lubbock State School and Living Center. She was a beloved daughter.

Patricia Dearing passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Lubbock State School and Living Center in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Denver and Opal Dearing of Denver City, Texas; one brother, Ray Dearing of Denver City, Texas; one uncle, Ray Dearing, Jr. and wife Corinna of Lubbock, Texas; and one aunt, Treesa Kay Dearing of Dallas, Texas.

Funeral Mass for Ramona Saucedo, age 85 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Jose De Dios Gonzalez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at St. James Church from 6 to 7 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Saucedo was born May 18, 1938 in Kennedy, Texas to Julia (Barrera) and Sinforoso Flores. She married Domingo Saucedo, Sr. in Floydada, Texas. She was a Catholic. Ramona enjoyed listening to music, dancing, being outside, and roses. She was well known for her tamales, menudo, caldo, and her jalapeño gravy.

Ramona Saucedo passed away at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas on Sunday, November 5, 2023. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Domingo Saucedo in 1992, one son, one daughter, one sister, and one grandson. She is survived by three sons, Domingo Saucedo, Jr. and wife Rosa Cortez of Lubbock, Texas, Robert Saucedo and wife Resencia, and Martin Saucedo both of Seminole, Texas; two daughters, Irene Martinez of Odessa, Texas, and Estella Saucedo and husband Adam Garza of Seminole, Texas; one sister, Consuelo Rodriguez of Seminole, Texas; 33 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 43 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gary Davis, age 56 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 at South Seminole Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Buck Wheat officiating and Pastor C.B. Sutton assisting. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Lamesa Cemetery in Lamesa, Texas. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hoops, Dreams and Goals at 409 Runnels Street, Big Spring, Texas 79720 or on the website at www.wtcmhmr.org.

Gary Davis was born August 6, 1967 in Lubbock, Texas to Elaine Patterson and George Davis. Gary enjoyed being around people; he loved everyone. He adored being with his church family at South Seminole Baptist Church, and especially cherished his home family. He looked forward to planning his next meal daily. Gary believed in Jesus and Santa Claus with all of his heart.

Gary Davis passed away at Seminole Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, George Davis; one brother-in-law, Mike Lee; his maternal grandparents, Lora and Thurman Patterson; and by his paternal grandparents, Minnie and Dan Davis. He is survived by his biological mother, Elaine Davis of Lamesa, Texas; three sisters, Sharla Lee, and Sayla Cates and husband Mike, both of Lamesa, Texas, and Randee Parker of Meadow, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his foster parents, Ruddy and Peggy Villalva of Seminole, Texas; four foster brothers, C.B. Sutton and wife Codi of Bullard, Texas; Kaden and Jase Hinsley of Seminole, Texas, and Izaiah of Seminole, Texas; five foster sisters, Valarie Villalva of Seminole, Texas, Gina Villalva of Odessa, Texas, Emily Villalva of Lubbock, Texas, Julie Kinnard and husband Coby of Baird, Texas, and Zaeviana of Seminole, Texas. 

Funeral Mass for Severa Hernandez, age 79 of Pittsburg, Texas and formerly of Seagraves, Texas, will be celebrated Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Seagraves, Texas with Father Jose De Dios Gonzalez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery in Seagraves. Rosary will be held at Boyer Funeral Home Monday, October 16, 2023 from 7 to 9 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mrs. Hernandez was born November 5, 1943 in Brownfield, Texas to Alejandra (Gamez) and Federico Yzaguirre. She married Hector Hernandez in Seagraves, Texas on January 21, 1961. She was a long-time member of St. Paul Catholic Church, where she served in the Guadalupana Society as a catechist, one of the first lay ministers of Holy Communion. Severa was a hairdresser for over fifty years; she owned her own business in Seagraves, called The Glamour Hut. Severa was always a very elegant woman and enjoyed dressing up, dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a friend to anyone and everyone. She was a very talented seamstress, and she loved fishing and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

Severa Hernandez passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Pleasant Springs Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hector Hernandez in 2022 and one brother, Tony Yzaguirre. She is survived by two sons, Charles Hernandez of Pittsburg, Texas, and Edward Hernandez and wife Rita of Amarillo, Texas; one daughter, Angie Lopez and husband Joel of Pittsburg, Texas; one sister, Victoria Aguilar of Seagraves, Texas; eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Helena Hiebert, age 58 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Community Church with Pastor Diedrich Harms officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hiebert was born February 28, 1965 in Mexico to Margaret (Enns) and Abe Neudorf. She married John Hiebert on October 3, 2015 in Seminole, Texas and was a member of Community Church. Helena enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she also enjoyed cooking and baking. She had a great talent as a seamstress in her younger years. She was known to always grow a beautiful garden.

Helena Hiebert passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas after a courageous and long battle with breast cancer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her older brothers, Jake and Peter Neudorf; and her first husband, Peter Knelsen. She is survived by her husband, John Hiebert of Seminole, Texas; two sons, Jake Hiebert of Oklahoma, and Abey Hiebert and wife Christina of Seminole, Texas; five daughters, Eva and husband Willie, Susi and husband Johnny, Linda and husband Johnny, Jennifer and husband Nico, all of Seminole, and Anne Reimer and husband Jake of Midland, Texas; and 14 grandchildren. 

Memorial services for Freda Jones, age 79 of Topsham, Maine, and formerly of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at M.S. Doss Chapel with Danny Curtis and the Dayspring Church officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jones was born in the fall of 1943 on October 20 in San Angelo, Texas to Ross and Willo Dean. She was the first of their six children. Her family was one of the cherished foundational cornerstones of her life. Freda’s early childhood was spent in and around Ballinger, Texas before the family moved to Brownfield, Texas. Freda eventually continued her life-long calling to ministry by accepting the mantle of pastor of Dayspring Church in Seminole, Texas. She served in this role for over forty years and was truly blessed by this congregation. In the wide-open landscape of West Texas, she lived, loved and experienced the joys and losses of life. The final years of Freda’s life were spent in Maine where she joined her son Trey and his family. This was a wonderful time of reconnection before her eventual passing at the Governor King Memory Care wing of Highlands in Topsham, Maine. The family expresses sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers of Governor King and CHANS Home Health and Hospice.

On August 23, 2023, Freda Louise Jones (née Campbell and previously Tankersley and Hadaway,) peacefully passed away from this world to embrace her heavenly Father. She is survived by her son, Trey Tankersley and wife Jennifer and their three children (Campbell, Clark, and Claire) of Bowdoinham, Maine; her granddaughter, Micaiah Johnson, and grandson, Micah Johnson, both of Seminole, Texas; and eight beautiful great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three siblings, Charles Campbell and family of Jasper, Texas; Brenda Jones and family of San Antonio, Texas; and Cynthia Bice and family of Olathe, Kansas. Freda is preceded in death by her husband, Mark Jones, her husband, Donald Tankersley; her daughter, Freda Michelle Johnson; one son, Greg Tankersley; a grandson, Chace Johnson; her brother, James Campbell; her brother, Gene Campbell; and her parents, Alvin Ross and Eva Willo Dean Campbell. 

Funeral services for Francisco Mendoza, age 88 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Templo Nazareth Church with Pastor Tony Cruz officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Mendoza was born in Mexico on October 4, 1934 to Cruz (Garcia) and Doroteo Mendoza. He married Socorro Tarango in Mexico on August 24, 1955. He enjoyed telling stories, jokes, wood crafting, and ranch life. He was a very caring man and loved the Lord.

Francisco Mendoza passed away at his home in Seminole, Texas on Saturday, September 23, 2023. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Ernesto Mendoza in 2014; two brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Socorro Mendoza of Seminole, Texas; four sons, Raul Mendoza and wife Socorro of Portales, New Mexico, Adolfo Mendoza and wife Manuela, Francisco Mendoza and wife Patricia, and Roberto Mendoza and wife Yazmin, all of Seminole, Texas; five daughters, Herminia Mendoza and husband Juan Olivarez of Juarez, Mexico, Cruz Mendoza, Anna Linda Gonzalez and husband Alfredo, Norma Ronquillo and husband Alejandro, and Elizama Zubiate and husband Luis, all of Seminole, Texas; three brothers, Ricardo Mendoza and wife Maria of California, Eduardo Mendoza and wife Limbania of California, and Hector Mendoza of Pecos, Texas; one sister, Hilda Amparo and husband Javier of California; 41 grandchildren, and 44 great grandchildren.

Graveside services for Primitivo Rocha, age 63 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Vance Thomas officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Rocha was born in Brownfield, Texas on October 16, 1959 to Manuela (Meza) and Panteleon Rocha. He worked as a truck driver and was a Baptist. He married Rosie Perez in Seminole, Texas on May 12, 1982, and had worked for Pate Trucking for the past four years. He always worked extremely hard. Primitivo was a very private man who enjoyed his home life, especially listening to his music in his man cave. He also enjoyed fishing, and was an awesome cook. 

Primitivo Rocha passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Raymond Rocha, Steven Rocha, Martin Rocha, and Lupe Rocha. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Rocha of Seminole, Texas; two brothers, Panteleon Rocha, Jr. and wife Mary of Winters, Texas, and Joe Rocha of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Diana Padilla and husband George of New Braunfels, Texas, Susie Yanez of San Antonio, Texas, Sally Rocha of New Braunfels, Texas, and Carlota Garcia of Seminole, Texas.