For the Week of August 2 - August 8, 2026

Funeral services for Jessica Riojas, age 46 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at M.S. Doss Chapel with Rachel Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services will be under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Riojas was born September 18, 1979 in San Angelo, Texas to Susan (Kuykendall) and Charles Wesley Wade. She married Marcus Riojas in El Dorado, Texas on September 4, 1998. Jessica was a homemaker and always family oriented. She had a kind heart, enjoyed all kinds of music, and enjoyed going on cruises and to the beach. Jessica had a special kind of laugh. Her grandchildren were her life.

Jessica Riojas passed away at her home surrounded by her family Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Marcus Riojas of Seminole; two sons, James Riojas and Joshua Riojas, both of Seminole; two daughters, Mackenzy Baker and husband Dakota of Seminole, and Haley Riojas of Lubbock, Texas; her parents, Wes and Susan Wade of Seminole; one brother, Jason Wade and wife Melanie of Seminole; and three grandchildren, Weston Baker, Bella Baker, and Waylon Baker, all of Seminole.

Funeral services for Peter Penner Klassen, age 4 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Reinlander Mennonite Church at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop John Loewen officiating.  Burial will follow in Reinlander Mennonite Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Peter passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026  in Corpus Christi, Texas following an accident.

Funeral services for Jacob Neufeld, age 78 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 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. Neufeld was born in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 13, 1947 to Anna (Klassen) and Jacob Neufeld. As the firstborn child, he spent his early years working on the farm alongside his father and brothers. Jacob was baptized into the Old Colony Mennonite Church in 1967 and married Susana Fehr the following year, January 28, 1968. Together they were blessed with five children; four daughters, Anna, Maria, Susie, and Lena and one son, Jacob. They made their home in Mexico. In 1997 they moved to Seminole, Texas; this is where they built the rest of their lives together. Jacob worked on the farm and gas station for as long as his health allowed, and in his early thirties, he began to lose his hearing, making it increasingly difficult for him to work. Then in 1999, he suffered a heart attack. A few years later, he suffered another heart attack. Jacob found joy in working in his yard, welcoming family and friends into his home, and most of all, spending time with his family. He especially loved spoiling his grandchildren, always having a snack to share or pulling a Life Saver candy from his pocket for them. Jacob’s love language was acts of service. Whether caring for his wife, helping around the house, or lending a helping hand wherever he could, he quietly showed his love through his kindness and generosity. One week ago, Jacob suffered a third heart attack. While recovering, he experienced yet another heart attack that tragically took his life.

Jacob Neufeld passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Seminole Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Susana Neufeld of Seminole; one son, Jacob Neufeld and wife Sarah; four daughters, Annie and husband Henry of Mexico, Maria Neufeld of Seminole, Susie and husband Johan Loewen of Seminole, Lena and husband David Wiebe of Seminole; his cherished grandchildren, Cassandra and Isaak, Silvanna and Johnny, Yesenia and Johnny, Michael and Tina, Jaena and Benny, Jiovanni and Rosa, Alondra and Joey, Ivan and Naomi, Janessa and Alex, and Jaylen; as well as ten great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind four brothers and three sisters.  We will miss you forever, Fula.

Funeral services for Dulces Gutierrez, age 79 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at West Side Church of Christ with Minister Leslie Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. His family has lovingly provided the following obituary. Public viewing will start on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Boyer Funeral Home.

Dulces Nombres Gutierrez, 79, of Seminole, Texas, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Andrews, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 12, 1947, in Saragosa, Texas, to Simon Gutierrez and Guadalupe Carrasco. Dulces spent his childhood and school years in Grandfalls, Texas, where he was active in football and formed many lifelong friendships. He was raised on his parents’ ranch, where he learned the value of hard work and developed a love for the outdoors. As a young man, he enjoyed spending time with his primos and buddies, raising a little mischief and cruising around town. Those years provided him with many stories and memories that he loved sharing throughout his life. On July 1, 1967, he married the love of his life, Celia Campos, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Together they shared nearly 59 years of love, devotion, and countless memories. Dulces proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. Following his military service, he attended New Mexico State University in Roswell, New Mexico, where he obtained his degree in automotive mechanics. Throughout his working years, Dulces was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family. Before retiring, he worked in Seminole, Texas, and spent many years traveling throughout the United States and Canada as a truck driver, a profession he truly loved. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was always working on a project—though, as his family fondly recalls, many of those projects remained unfinished. He loved writing and doodling on calendars and was known for putting his initials on everything so everyone would know it belonged to him and no one else. Family and friends also knew they could usually find a pack of Juicy Fruit gum in his pocket or somewhere in his car. Above all, Dulces cherished time spent with his family. He loved visiting his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whenever he could. He also treasured the friendships he shared throughout his life, especially with his dear friends, the Carrasco family.

Dulces is survived by his beloved wife, Celia Gutierrez; one son, Rene Adam Gutierrez, significant other  Sandra Bosquez of Seminole, Texas; three daughters, Eva Southerland,  husband Paul of Odessa, Texas, Solia Loya, husband Noel of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Leslie Ann Rowland, husband Chase of Seminole, Texas; one brother, Candido Gutierrez (Dora) of Monahans, Texas; one sister, Anna Maria Hernandez (Bobby) of San Marcos, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Guadalupe Carrasco of Pecos, Texas and father, Simon Gutierrez of Tucson, Arizona; one daughter, Amy Gutierrez of Pecos, Texas; two sisters, Irene Aguila and Angelica Juarez, also of Tucson, Arizona. Dulces will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his sense of humor, his love of the open road, and the many memories he created with those who loved him. Whether he was traveling the highways, tinkering with a project, doodling on a calendar, sharing a stick of Juicy Fruit gum, or proudly marking his initials on his belongings, he brought a unique spirit and joy to everyday life. Though he will be deeply missed, his legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the friendships he nurtured, and the countless lives he touched.

“You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Funeral services for Margaretha Neufeld, age 68 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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. Neufeld was born in Mexico January 8, 1958 to Maria (Friesen) and Johan Funk. She married Klaas Neufeld in Mexico on August 14, 1979. Margaretha was member of the Reinlander Church and a homemaker. She was a giving woman and loved her family dearly; she was always concerned about her children and grandchildren. Margaretha meant what she said, and it always came from her heart. She enjoyed cooking, especially for her family; she also enjoyed sewing. She was a God-fearing woman and made sure to do her devotions daily; she knew that Jesus died for her.

Margaretha Neufeld passed away at her home in Seminole on Friday, June 5, 2026. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Klaas Neufeld in 2025, and one brother. She is survived by five sons, Johan Neufeld and wife Helena, Peter Neufeld and wife Susana, Jacob Neufeld and wife Sara, Abram Neufeld and wife Tina, and David Neufeld, all of Seminole; five daughters, Katherina Friessen and husband Cornelius, Helena Hildebrandt and husband David, and Susan Klassen and husband Abram, all of Seminole, Maria Wiebe and husband Cornelius of Colombia, and Anna Enns and husband Johnny of Brownfield, Texas; one sister, Susana Banman and husband Cornelius of Mexico; 40 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services for Donald Dean (Don) Taylor, Jr., age 47 of Seminole, Texas, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church in Seminole, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Gaines County Memorial Cemetery North, located on US Hwy 62, Seminole. Donald’s wife lovingly provided the following obituary.

It is with deep sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Donald Dean (Don) Taylor, Jr., on May 8, 2026, in Grants, New Mexico. He was born July 22, 1978, in Grants, New Mexico to Janice (Taylor) Ward and Donald Taylor, Sr. Don was the oldest son.

Don’s early life was spent with his grandparents Dean and Shirley Taylor, where he learned the value of hard work, integrity and the skills to become a master welder and fabricator. All these traits served him well during his many years of auto dirt track racing, which has endured over four generations of the Taylor men. Don’s motto was, “Get up, get dressed, and do your best.” Don spent twenty years with Stewart Brothers Drilling Company when he retired as a tool pusher. He always said the best gift he received from Stewart Brothers was meeting his wife, Valerie. They shared an unbreakable bond for sixteen years. Don switched careers and went to work for Waste Management (WM) and held the position of District Manager 2 for the Hobbs, New Mexico and Dexter, New Mexico sites. Kindness and courtesy are the first things that come to mind when Don met someone. He was determined to provide the best customer service and help anyone in his Waste Management family. While Don worked hard at his business, he was first and foremost a family man. A call every night to his mother to share the events of the day; calls to his children, sisters and brothers to keep up with family events and help when he could. Don loved talking to people and telling some type of historical event that could be tied to the conversation. Don enjoyed life and loved to laugh, and he shared that gift with everyone he met.

Don is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dean and Shirly Taylor of San Rafeal, New Mexico; Billy Dee and Edith Marie Walker of San Rafeal, New Mexico; his father, Don Taylor, Sr.; one uncle, Ron Taylor of San Rafeal, New Mexico, his step-father, Donald Ward, Sr. of Bluewater, New Mexico; one nephew, Austin Ward, of Bluewater, New Mexico. He  is survived by his mother, Janice Ward of Bluewater, New Mexico; his wife, Valerie Taylor, of Seminole, Texas; his son, Darrell Taylor of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his daughter, Brenna Hayes of Bakersfield, California; his son and his wife, Jared and Alexandra Hayes of Dripping Springs, Texas; his sisters, Sandra (Taylor) Miles and husband Chris of Milan, New Mexico, and Jessica Ward of Bluewater, New Mexico; and brothers, Chase Taylor of Grants, New Mexico and Don (Ty)Ward, Jr. of Bluewater, New Mexico; aunts and uncles, Deborah Scott of Norton, Kansas, Linda Clark and husband Roger of Puyallup, Washington,  Serina Lake of Goodland, Kansas, and Robert Taylor of Belgrade, Montana; five grandchildren, Bailey, Derrick, Ava, Fallon, and Kaiya; and ten nieces and nephews, Dakota, Damion, Haven, Kristian, John, Maggie, Addison, Brianne, Nicole, and Abby.