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 Ricardo Saucedo, Jr., age 44 of Seminole, Texas, will held Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at M.S. Doss Chapel with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Saucedo was born on May 11, 1980 in Dimmit, Texas to Annadelia (Jackson) and Ricardo Saucedo. He was Pentecostal and a landscaper. He enjoyed landscaping, listening to music, hanging around with his family and friends, and grilling outside. He also found pleasure in doing construction work and going to church. Richardo had a caring heart and loved his family dearly.
Ricardo Saucedo, Jr. passed away at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by one brother, Adam Saucedo; and his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Ricardo Saucedo and wife Annadelia of Tulia, Texas; four sons, Zeke Saucedo of Georgia, Jonas Saucedo of Arizona, Alex Mendoza of Florida, and Malicha Saucedo of San Marcos, Texas; three daughters, Angel Saucedo of Florida, Aubrey Saucedo of San Marcos, Texas, and Corina Mendoza and husband Victor Merino of Arizona; two sisters, Priscilla Saucedo and husband Miguel Alvidrez of Seminole, and Linda Saucedo and husband Rudy Hernandez of Clovis, New Mexico; and five grandchildren.
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.
Funeral services for Daisy Hildebrand, age 8 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Reinlander Mennonite Church at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jacob Rempel officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Daisy Hildebrand passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Eva (Klassen) and Peter Hildebrand of Seminole, Texas; one brother, Jordan Hildebrand of Seminole; one sister, Mia Hildebrand of Seminole; maternal grandparents, Isack and Katharina Klassen of Seminole; and paternal grandparents, Johan and Maria Hildebrand of Seminole.
Graveside services for Carlos Guevara, age 65 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Guevara was born in Mexico on August 10, 1959 to Carlota (Villalobos) and Juan Guevara. He married Sylvia Trevino in Seminole in 1981. He was a Christian and worked as a farm laborer; he tried his hand at cooking, but realized he wasn’t that good at it. He was a hardworking man and willing to try anything. He loved his family dearly and his granddaughter was his everything; he even became a model father to her and was very protective of her. He enjoyed eating watermelon and sitting outside with his animals; he raised chickens, roosters, horses and his dogs. He would always comment, “We have to be prepared for what life deals us and do the best we can with our lives.”
Carlos Guevara passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home in Seminole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Guevara of Seminole; one daughter, Lupe Castillo of Seminole; one granddaughter, Desirae Rondot and husband Marcus of Seminole; and two great-grandchildren, Rayden Rondot and Kota Rondot, both of Seminole.
Graveside services for Sharon Fowler, age 85, of Broussard, Louisiana and formerly of Lamesa, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dawson County Cemetery in Lamesa, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
Sharon Fowler was born in Lamesa, Texas on February 1, 1940 to LaVelle (Trammell) and Lloyd Schoonover. She married Jerry Boyer on April 11, 1958. Together they had two daughters, K’Lynn and Dana. Sharon enjoyed many years of the family owning, training, and showing horses. While she did work as a bookkeeper, she was mainly a housewife and mother.
Sharon married Dale Fowler on July 17, 1985, in Lamesa, Texas and they were married until his death in Santa Anna, Texas on February 24, 2009. She moved to Broussard, Louisiana on November 28, 2013.
Sharon passed away in the early morning hours of April 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jerry, her husband Dale, and younger sister Landra. Sharon is survived by two daughters, K’Lynn Hall and husband Dewayne of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Dana Teague and husband Steve of Broussard, Louisiana; one brother, Norman Schoonover of Florence, South Carolina; and her grandchildren, Keith Meares, Carla Hebert and husband John, Jheri Alston and husband Rex, and JaCee Cheney and husband Will. She was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services for Jakobus “Jimmy” Wolf, age 46 of Seminole, Texas, will be held at a date and time by family invitation only. Services will be officiated by Peter Knelsen. Arrangements are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
Jimmy Wolf was born in Mexico on May 13, 1978 to Anna (Wiebe) and Klas Wolf. He was baptized in 1994 on confession of his faith. He moved to Texas in the sixth grade, and graduated as valedictorian of his high school class at Seminole High School. He graduated from TCU with a bachelor’s degree in Arts. Jimmy loved learning and had a very curious mind. He was trained in the arts and was a curator of an art museum in Fort Worth, Texas. He was also an accomplished pianist and loved music. Jimmy was a very talented man.
Jimmy worked as a chemistry teacher and had deep compassion for all his students. He also loved plants and flowers. He dearly loved his family and was a good friend to all.
Jimmy Wolf passed away in Lubbock, Texas on April 6, 2025 following an illness. He is survived by his parents, Anna and Klas Wolf of Seminole; two brothers, Rudy Wolf and wife Nataly of Seminole and Adriel Wolf of Odessa, Texas; two sisters, Lori Bueckert and husband Frank of Canada, and Angela Enns and husband Neil of Lamesa, Texas; and by seven nephews and nieces, Jadon Bueckert and wife Emma of Canada, Zeriah Bueckert of Canada, Azalea Bueckert of Canada, Rylee Wolf of Seminole, Reaghan Wolf of Seminole, Raelyne Wolf of Seminole, and Baylor Enns of Lamesa.
Funeral services for Jacobo Rempel, age 52 of Brownfield, Texas, will be held Sunday, March 30, 2025 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.
Jacob Rempel was born in Mexico on December 29, 1972 to Aganetha (Bueckert) and Wilhelm Rempel, and married Justina (Dyck) in Seminole on July 30, 2000. He was a hardworking man who loved farming. He also had great love for his family. He was helpful to anyone who needed anything without expecting something in return and people who knew him dearly loved him. His faith in God was strong and he never once complained about his illness.
Mr. Rempel passed away March 27, 2025 at his residence. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister. He is survived by his wife, Justina Rempel of Brownfield, Texas; two sons, David Rempel and wife Nancy of Seagraves, Texas and Diedrick Rempel of the home; three daughters, Sara Redecop and husband Blake of Gomez, Texas, Susie and Rebecca Rempel of the home; five brothers, Cornelius Rempel and wife Helena of Seminole, Wilhelm Rempel and wife Gertruda of Canada, Johan Rempel and wife Maria of Bolivia, Peter Rempel and wife Elisabeth of Seminole, and Benjamin Rempel and wife Helena of Bolivia; and five sisters, Aganetha Krahn and husband John of Plains, Texas, Maria Suderman and husband Jacob, Anna Hildebrand and Jacob, Susana Bergen and husband Peter and Helena Wieler and husband Johan, all of Bolivia.
Memorial services for Addison Parum, age 29 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Doss Community Chapel with Pastor Tony Pitcox officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested donations in Addison’s name be made to Dove Creek Equine Rescue at dovecreekequinerescue.org, or to any charity of your choice.
Addison was born September 28, 1995 to Andrea (Scott) and Brandon Parum in Alpine, Texas. At the time of his death his aspiration was to be a racehorse jockey. He had lived in Seminole for 14 years, moving from Oklahoma, and graduated from Seminole High School in 2014.
Addison was a good athlete. He played football in high school, first in Jones, Oklahoma and later with the Seminole Indians. He attended Jay Novacek Football Camp for two years where he received the award for running back his first year, and was awarded the MVP honor his second year. His family always supported him in his dream to play football and later supported him just as fully as he began his work with horses. Addison was a motivated and determined person, and he went after what he wanted with everything he had. Addison was a great big brother. His brothers were all very important to him and they lovingly referred to him as Bubba.
Addison Parum passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his parents, Andrea and Brandon Parum of Seminole, Texas; three brothers, Austin Parum and wife Brianna of Tahoka, Texas, and Alton and Anson Parum of Seminole; his paternal grandparents, Glenda and J.D. Parum of Weatherford, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Patti and Ronnie Scott of Blanco, Texas and Alta and Jimmy Nelms of Seminole; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Mass for Isidro Menchaca, Sr. age 81 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held at St. James Catholic Church Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 6 to 7 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Menchaca was born May 13, 1943 in Mexico to Maria (Hernandez) and Salome Menchaca. He married Beatriz Segovia in Mexico on April 24, 1966. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church for 46 years and worked as a farmer. Isidro was a member of the Knights of Columbus; he enjoyed gardening, watching westerns and wrestling. He was a devoted husband and dad, and grandfather.
Isidro Menchaca passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, one daughter, four brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Beatriz Menchaca of Seminole; eight sons, Felipe Menchaca and wife Isabel of Colorado, Jacinto Menchaca of Seminole, Lazaro Menchaca of Wyoming, Jose Menchaca and wife Kimberly of California, Asencion Menchaca of New Braunfels, Texas, Isidro Menchaca, Jr. and wife BJ of Seminole, Francisco Menchaca and wife Nicole of Tyler, Texas, and Salome Menchaca of Seminole; three daughters, Mica Menchaca and husband Robert of Colorado, Maria Inez Menchaca, and Maria Del-Rosario and husband Mark, both of Seminole; one brother, Jose Menchaca of Florida; three sisters, Teresa Calzada of California, Socorro Diaz and husband Jose Isebel, and Carmen Menchaca, both of Mexico; 26 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Elisabeth Friesen, age 85 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Pastor Abe Buhler officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Friesen was born in Mexico on June 25, 1939 to Sara (Wolfe) and Abram Teichroeb. She married Jacob Friesen in Mexico on September 29, 1957. She was a member of Sommerfeld Mennonite Church and worked as a chiropractor. She always wanted to help people stay healthy and loved her church family and singing group.
Elisabeth Friesen passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Sunland Retirement Center in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Friesen; two brothers, two sisters, one son, one son-in-law, and one grandson. She is survived by one son, Jacob Friesen, Jr. and wife Lisa of Seminole; one daughter, Sara Friesen and husband George of Seminole; four sisters, Gertruda Berg, and Anna Redecop and husband Jacob, both of Canada, Helena Siemens and husband Heinrich of Mexico, and Maria Siemens and husband John of Seminole; one brother, Heinrich Teichroeb and wife Helena of Mexico; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, and 14 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Johan Reimer, age 24 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Colony Mennonite Church with Bishop Peter Froese officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
John was born March 9, 2000 in Mexico to Maria (Penner) and Cornelius Reimer. He married Agatha Klassen in Seminole on August 19, 2018. He was a member of Old Colony Mennonite Church and worked in construction.
Mr. Reimer passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Agatha Klassen of Seminole; two sons, Carlos Reimer and Lucas Reimer, both of Seminole; two daughters, Eva Reimer and Anna Reimer, both of Seminole; his parents, Cornelius and Eva Reimer of Seminole; one half-brother, Nick Reimer of Seminole; one half-sister, Helena Dyck and husband Jacob of Seminole; maternal grandfather, Johan Martens of Mexico; and paternal grandfather, Cornelius Reimer of Mexico.
Funeral services for Kayley Fehr, age 6 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, March 2, 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.
Kayley Fehr was born in Brownfield, Texas on May 6, 2018 to Eva (Wiebe) and Peter Fehr. She had a sweet personality and enjoyed singing a lot. She loved her brothers and sisters and being around her family; she enjoyed joking and fun times.
Kayley passed away February 26, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Eva and Peter Fehr of Seminole, Texas; two brothers, Marcus and Johnny Fehr of the home; two sisters, Areyana and Stacy of the home; paternal grandparents, Maria and Jacob Fehr of Seminole; and maternal grandparents, Helena and Henry Wiebe of Seminole.
Funeral services for Helena Dyck, age 88 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Bishop Isaac Fehr officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dyck was born in Mexico on May 19, 1936 to Agatha (Schmitt) and Abram Froese. She married Peter Dyck in Mexico on August 19, 1956. She was a member of Sommerfeld Mennonite Church. In 1977 she and her husband moved to Seminole, Texas where she was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Helena Dyck suffered with dementia for the last few years, during which her health quickly declined.
Helena Dyck passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Sunland Nursing Home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Dyck in 2015, two sons, four brothers, two sisters, two sons-in-law, and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by six sons, Frank Dyck and wife Helena of Seminole, Abram Dyck and wife Katharina of Denver City, Texas, Peter Dyck and wife Judy of Poteau, Oklahoma, David Dyck and wife Tina of Denver City, Texas, Ben Dyck and wife Esther of Seminole, and Willie Dyck and wife Tina of Seminole; four daughters, Agatha Wall, Aganetha Redekopp and husband Frank, Helena Martens and husband Peter, and Tina Loewen and husband Frank, all of Seminole; 29 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Agatha Neufeld, age 35 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Reinlander Mennonite Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Neufeld was born in Mexico on August 31, 1989 to Helena Braun (Guenther) and Jacob Neufeld Teichroeb. She married John Klassen in Mexico on July 4, 2010. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker.
Agatha Neufeld passed away at her home in Seminole Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father, Jacob Neufeld Teichroeb, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by her husband, John Klassen of Seminole; her mother, Helena Braun Guenther of Seminole; five brothers, Heinrich Neufeld and wife Susana, Diedrich Neufeld and wife Catarina, Peter Neufeld and wife Helena, all of Mexico, Franz Neufeld and wife Eva of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jacob Neufeld of Seminole, Texas; seven sisters, Helena Woelke and husband Johan, Gertruda Giesbrecht and husband Johan, Susanna Wolf and husband Bernhard, Catarina Woelke and husband Peter, all of Mexico, Nancy Hildebrandt and husband Abe, Mary Froese and husband Johan, and Margaret Neufeld, all of Seminole.
Graveside services for Victoria Ramirez, age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Matt Sena officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ramirez was born July 28, 1947 in New Braunfels, Texas, to Mary (Nielson) and Julian Munoz. She married Pedro Ramirez in Seminole in March 20, 2000. She was a member of Kingsgate Church in Hobbs, New Mexico and had worked at Seminole Memorial Hospital in housekeeping for 15 years. Victoria was a very proud, independent woman who did not ask for help. She was a prayer warrior; she never missed going to church even on days she wasn’t feeling well. Victoria loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly; she prayed for them all daily. She was a very loving and caring woman. She raised four children pretty much on her own and often had to work multiple jobs to support them. She was the rock of the family, and her children all agreed she was the best mom ever. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers and cactus, and she loved to talk, often retelling stories. She was known as the best cook ever and even cooked for other people besides her family in Seminole.
Victoria Ramirez passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, who she cared for until the end of her life; also by one granddaughter, and one-half brother. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Ramirez of Seminole; two sons, Patrick Diaz Kennedy and wife Stephanie of Seminole, and Simon Armijo and wife April of Hobbs, New Mexico; two daughters, Anita Diaz and husband Darinel J. Magana of Seminole, and Juanita S. Kockler and husband George of Fairmont, West Virginia; one sister, Toni Rocha of Seminole; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Elisa Peters, age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Atlas Church with Pastor Jimmy Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peters was born in Mexico on May 20, 1947 to Maria (Brown) and John Fehr. She married Aron Peters in Canada on June 30, 1968. Elisa loved gardening, sewing, and never met a stranger; she was known as mom to everyone. She was a motivated and strong-willed woman.
Elisa Peters passed away at her home in Seminole on Monday, February 3, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Aron Peters of Seminole; one son, Cornell Peters and wife Aggie of Seminole; one daughter, Mary Banman of Seminole; two brothers, Nicholes Fehr and wife Betty, and Franz Fehr, both of Canada; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral Mass for Lorenzo Ramos, age 88 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Ramos was born in Ft. Stockton, Texas on March 2, 1936 to Anastasia and Manuel Ramos. He married Tommie Ramirez in Ft. Stockton, Texas on March 15, 1955. He was a Catholic and worked as an auto body mechanic and owned Ramos Body Shop for over 50 years. Lorenzo enjoyed being outside, cooking, scuba diving, and being with his family. He had a special quote saying, “if you can't do it right, don’t do it at all.”
Lorenzo Ramos passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, three brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Tomasa Ramos of Seminole; two sons, Rick Ramos and wife Del of Colorado, and Vincent Ramos and wife Evelyn of Oklahoma; three daughters, Sylvia Asebedo of Arlington, Texas, Diana Miller and husband Edwin of Andrews, Texas, and Teresa Gloria and husband Isabel Gloria, Jr. of Mathis, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Sondra Durham, age 81 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at West Side Church of Christ with Brother Tom Keyes officiating and Brother Bernie Yedor assisting. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Durham was born on February 21, 1943 to Trulah (Patton) and Eston (Jack) Cooper. At two days old she went home to the JC and Fern Patton ranch ten miles west of Seminole. She attended schools in Seminole and soon moved next door to her soon-to-be husband; he says, “that was her big mistake.” She married Myrdise Durham in Seminole on October 19, 1965. Together they raised three good men, Mark, Wayne, and Todd. She was a talented woman who loved working with her hands, doing needle work. She was a member of Seminole Quilting Club; with her lady friends they pieced and sewed together many masterpieces. She worked as a nurse at Seminole Hospital, and in medical records. She worked as the insurance clerk for the doctors at their clinics in Seminole; she also crocheted close to over 100 afghans and gave them away to all her friends. She learned to crochet by feel when macular degeneration started taking her sight. To sum it up, she was an amazing wife, life partner to her husband, strong woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Sondra will be greatly missed.
Sondra Durham gained her wings on the morning of January 24, 2025 and is now with God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister and two nephews. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Myrdise Durham of Seminole; three sons, Mark Durham and wife Jennifer of Chino, California, Wayne Durham and wife Ulla of Taylorsville, Mississippi, and Todd Durham and wife Jonette of Lubbock, Texas; her grandchildren, Morgan Smith and husband Tyler of Chino, California, Eric Durham and wife Laura of Chino, California, Shane Preston and wife Michelle of Bentonville, Arkansas, Tandi Allred of Denton, Texas, Brian Durham of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ashley Warner and husband Jacob of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Cody Durham and wife Adrianna of Abilene, Texas, Abigail Durham, and Kate Durham, both of Vista, California, Brooke Cossey and husband Chris of Abernathy, Texas, Troy DeLauder of Valley Center, California; her great-grandchildren, Lilly, Nicole, Natalie, Violet, Tamara, Hunter, River, Hailey, Kaylee, Ella, Blair, and Sage, and yet another one will arrive in March of 2025. She is also survived by her extended family, Mark and Lana Deer and their children, Jessica, Blake Deer and wife Emma, Kelly and Mary Goldston, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
Funeral services for John Unger, age 61 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday February 1, 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.
Mr. Unger was born in Mexico on July 1, 1963 to Helena (Heinrichs) and Jacob Unger. He married Helena Knelsen in Mexico on July 25, 1982. John was a member of New Life Mennonite Church and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, attending auctions, playing dominos with his friends and family, and spending time with his grandchildren; he also enjoyed telling jokes. He loved his family and church dearly.
John Unger passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Medical City Heart and Spine Hospital in Dallas, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Helena Unger, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Helena Unger of Seminole; two sons, John Unger, Jr. and wife Susana, and Benny Unger, both of Amarillo, Texas; five daughters, Annie Rollins and husband Casey, Kristina Neal and husband Randall, both of Amarillo, Eve Giesbrecht and husband Anthony of Paris, Texas, Lisa Unger of Midland, Texas, and Sara Unger of Amarillo, Texas; six brothers, Peter Unger of Seminole, Jake Unger and wife Elizabeth of Canada, George Unger and wife Tina of Kansas, Wilhelm Unger of Canada, Abe Unger and wife Tina of Oklahoma, and Isaac Unger and wife Susana of Iowa; six sisters, Elizabeth Klassen and husband Henry, Sara Krahn, and Helen Wolfe and husband Frank, all of Canada, Nancy Ketler of Oklahoma, Susanna Peters and husband John, and Tina Peters and husband Cornelius, both of Iowa; and 13 grandchildren.