For the Week of September 5 - September 11, 2021

Graveside services for Janie Factor, age 64 of Seminole, Texas will be held at Gaines County Cemetery on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Jose De Dios Gonzalez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Factor was born in Odessa, Texas on July 24, 1957. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a homemaker. Janie was a friend to everyone and her home was open to all. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed being a wife, mother and caregiver. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Janie Factor passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Seminole Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Billy Factor, Jr. in 2012. She is survived by her companion, Raul Reyez of Seminole; two sons, Claudio Garcia and wife Lori of California, and Billy Factor III and wife Angie of Seminole; one daughter, Victoria Lee Moore and husband John of Seminole; one brother, Lupe Chaparro of Seminole; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnathon Felan, age 47 of Seminole, Texas will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Scott Shortes officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Felan was born March 12, 1974 in Altus, Oklahoma to Romelda Linda (Rodriguez) and Robert Felan. He married Esmeralda Navarro in San Antonio, Texas on July 29, 1999. He was Catholic and a member of St. James Catholic Church. He joined the Marine Corps in 1992, right out of high school, during Desert Storm. He was, at the time of his death, working as a field service tech for Chem Tech Services. Johnathon was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed coaching softball and was a huge fan of the Oklahoma Sooners and the New York Giants; he also loved NASCAR. He was always pranking and joking around; he wanted to be happy and laughing and didn’t like being serious all the time. He loved to barbeque and made the best burgers. He enjoyed listening to classic rock and taking his family to concerts; he even taught his daughters to play poker. Johnathon was a great friend to everyone, always taking the time to make people laugh and have a good time.  

Johnathon Felan passed away at Seminole Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Esmeralda of Seminole; three daughters, Kaymi Michelle Felan of San Angelo, Texas, and Kataryna Marie Felan and Kambree May Felan, both of the home; his mother, Linda Aquino and stepdad Casimero of Hockley, Texas; and two brothers, Robert Felan, Jr. and wife Linda of Altus, Oklahoma, and Christopher Felan of Hockley, Texas. He was a beloved brother-in-law, uncle to many nieces and nephews, a prankster and jokester to many cousins, and a loved nephew to his aunts and uncles. 

Memorial services for Josie Villanueva, age 79 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Joe Lapusan officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Villanueva was born March 12, 1942 in Hutto, Texas to Cecilia (Garza) and John Dominguez. She married Fidel Villanueva, Sr. in Austin, Texas on July 24, 1957. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and worked for Kirby West for 25 years; she was also a homemaker. She had nine children and loved being their mother and cooking for them all. Josie enjoyed going to church and singing as well as praying for people. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world.

Josie Villanueva passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Apex Secure Care Nursing Home in Brownfield, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, one son, Daniel Villanueva in 1965; one grandson, Anthony; two great-grandsons, and 14 siblings. She is survived by four sons, Fidel Villanueva, Jr. and wife Mary and Butch Villanueva and wife Maria, both of Seminole, Joe Villanueva and wife Crissy of Lubbock, and Jimmy John Villanueva of Seminole; four daughters, Debbie Regalado and Cecilia Contreras, both of Seminole, Sally Munguia of Harlingen, Texas, and Rosa Norris and husband Adam of Commerce, Texas; two brothers, Louis Dominguez and Manuel Dominguez and wife Mague, both of Round Rock, Texas; one sister, Susanna Zarate of Round Rock, Texas; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchild

Private memorial services will be held for JoAnn Botello, age 68 of Seminole, Texas, who passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Botello was born December 13, 1952 in Beeville, Texas to Olivia (Garza) and Mike Garcia. She married Ignacio Botello in Brownfield, Texas on November 9, 1970. She worked in the medical billing industry. JoAnn enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was a loving and devoted wife of fifty years. She was always very involved with her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, and she loved her family dearly.

JoAnn Botello passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Seminole Memorial Hospital in Seminole, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Ignacio Botello of Seminole; one son, Gabriel Botello of Seminole; two daughters, Anna Luna and husband Eric of Lubbock, Texas and Yolanda Robledo and husband Noe of Seminole; her mother, Olivia Garcia of Seminole; one brother, Michael Garcia and wife Rebecca of Frisco, Texas; two sisters, Theresa Garcia of Seminole and Cynthia Gonzales and husband David of Rowlett, Texas; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Ann Sanchez, age 63 of Seagraves, Texas will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Transformation Church in Seminole with Pastor Tod Delay officiating and Pastor David Rodriguez assisting. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas. Mary Ann will lie in state at Boyer Funeral Home in Seminole.

Ms. Sanchez was born March 7, 1958 in Olton, Texas to Dominga (Garza) and Louis P. Sanchez. She was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a certified nurse’s aide. Mary Ann was a strong, independent woman who always taught her children how to respect others and the importance of helping others. She had a great sense of humor along with a beautiful smile and laugh. Her grandchildren were the stars in her crown. She loved her family dearly.

Mary Ann Sanchez passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home in Denver City, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son, two grandsons, two granddaughters, three brothers, and one sister. She is survived by four sons, David Rodriguez and wife Debi of Seminole, Texas, Louis Rodriguez, and Junior Rodriguez, both of Seagraves, Texas, and Jose Soto and wife Amberlee Riddle of Midland, Texas; one daughter, Mari Mar Hernandez of Seagraves, Texas; one brother, Ralph Garza Sanchez of Denver City, Texas; one sister, Loretta Sanchez of Florida; one daughter-in-law, Victoria Rodriguez of Seagraves; 22 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Rosalva Marin, age 64 of Denver City, Texas will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Vercelli Center, 304 West 4th Street in Denver City with Father Eduardo Teo 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.

Mrs. Marin was born in Mexico on November 18, 1956 to Maria Del Rufugio (De Lara) and Antonio Gutierrez. She married Eleazar Marin in El Paso, Texas on March 23, 1974. She was a Catholic and a homemaker. Rosalva was very talented and creative in every way. She was always happy to comfort others and always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful grandmother and always brought everyone together.

Rosalva Marin passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 from injuries received in an auto accident. She is preceded in death by her father, Antonio Gutierrez and one daughter, Veronica Flores. She is survived by her husband, Eleazar Marin of Denver City; two sons, Eleazar Marin and wife Daniela of Plains, Texas and Tony Marin of Denver City; one daughter, Ruby Gonzalez and husband Mario of Denver City; her mother, Maria Del Refugio Gutierrez of El Paso, Texas; six brothers, Ezequiel Gutierrez of Houston, Texas, Jose Antonio Gutierrez of Hobbs, New Mexico, Francisco Gutierrez of Denver City, Javier Gutierrez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ricardo Gutierrez of El Paso, Texas, and Arseño De Lara of El Paso, Texas; six sisters, Eustolia Venegas of El Paso, Texas, Maria Trinidad Najera of El Paso, Texas, Margarita Zamarripa of El Paso, Texas, Maria Guadalupe Chacon of El Paso, Texas, Maria Del Socorro Arambula of El Paso, Texas, and Garciela De Lara of Hobbs, New Mexico; and 14 grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Alexis Zamarripa, age 14 of Denver City, Texas will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Vercelli Center, 304 West 4th Street in Denver City with Father Eduardo Teo 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.

Alexis Zamarripa was born August 21, 2006 in Lubbock, Texas to Laura Marin and Alejandro Zamarripa. She was a freshman at Denver City High School and loved to read. She was very bashful. She enjoyed music, anime, and the show, “Stranger Things;” she loved to draw. Scrolling through Tik Tok was one of her favorite pastimes, as was playing with her animals and being surrounded by her family. Alexis was a beautiful flower, just at the beginning phase of her bloom.

Alexis Zamarripa passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 from injuries received in an auto accident. She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, paternal grandmother, and one aunt, Veronica Flores. She is survived by her father, Alejandro Zamarripa of Denver City; two brothers, Adrian Aaron Zamarripa and Billy Joe Ramos, Jr., both of Denver City; two sisters, Andrea Guadalupe Zamarripa and Brianna Rose Ramos, both of Denver City; maternal grandfather, Eleazar Marin of Denver City; maternal great-grandmother, Maria Del Refugio (Cuca) Gutierrez of El Paso, Texas; and paternal grandfather, Felix Zamarripa of Mexico.

Funeral Services for Gerado Wiebe, age 51 of Patricia, Texas will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Colony Mennonite Church with Bishop Peter Jansen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Wiebe was born in Mexico February 12, 1970 to Helena (Neudorf) and Jacob Wiebe. He married Helena Giesbrecht in Mexico on July 8, 1990. He was member of the Old Colony Mennonite Church and worked as a farmer.

Gerado Wiebe passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother and one brother. He is survived by his wife Helena Wiebe of Patricia, Texas; two sons, Jacob Wiebe and wife Maria, and Gerado Wiebe and wife Sara, both of Seminole, Texas; one daughter, Anna Wall and husband Franz of Seminole, Texas; father, Jacob Wiebe of Paris, Texas; two brothers, Jacob Wiebe and wife Susie of Mexico, and Johan Wiebe and wife Judy of Canada; six sisters, Elizabeth Hiebert and husband Diedrich of Mexico, Helena Friesen of Mexico, Tina Friesen and husband Peter, Judy Fehr and husband David, Susan Dyck and husband David, and Nancy Holdenbrant and husband Herman, all of Paris, Texas; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johan Dyck, age 72 of Seminole, Texas will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Colony Mennonite Church with Bishop Peter Jansen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Dyck was born in Mexico on October 11, 1948 to Justina (Bueckert) and Isaak Dyck. He married Sara Wall in Mexico on July 13, 1969. He was a member of the Old Colony Church in Seminole and worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed his work and loved his grandchildren dearly.

Johan Dyck passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Seminole Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, and six brothers. He is survived by his wife, Sara Dyck of Seminole; four sons, Isaak Dyck of Seminole, Abraham Dyck and wife Susana of Meadow, Texas, John Dyck and wife Elizabeth of Tarzan, Texas, and Jacob Dyck and wife Maria of Seminole; two daughters, Justina Rempel and husband Jacob of Wellman, Texas and Sara Hildebrand and husband John of Brownfield, Texas; two brothers, Cornelius Dyck and wife Elizabeth of Canada and Abraham Dyck and wife Helena of Mexico; two sisters, Maria Wiens and husband Peter and Justina Fehr and husband Willie, both of Mexico; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Raymond Cory Kyle, age 43 of Seminole, Texas will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Assembly of God Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Lupesen officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to The Bridge at P.O. Box 514 Lamesa, Texas 79331

Mr. Kyle was born in Dallas, Texas on February 1, 1978 to Glenice Underwood and adopted at six weeks old by Sharon and Carroll Kyle. He was Christian and was baptized June 17, 1984 and worked as a landscaper. He married Rosalinda Munoz on February 25, 2021 in Plains, Texas and they owned and operated Heavenly Sod, a landscaping company they were both very proud of. Raymond had a big heart and never met a stranger. He was a strong advocate for the homeless, addicts, and underprivileged; he would travel to many cities taking the homeless food, blankets and other necessities. His slogan was always, “Keep your head up and your crown straight.” He had the initial vision for “The Bridge,” a homeless ministry in Lamesa. He loved his wife dearly.

Raymond Kyle passed away Sunday, June 7, 2021 at his home in Seminole. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Kyle and Sharon Shrauner Kyle, and his biological mother, Glenice Underwood; and one brother, Craig Kyle. He is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Maria Kyle of Seminole; five sons, Cory Kyle of Denver City, Texas, Darius Kyle of Brownfield, Texas, Colt Kyle of Lafayette, Louisiana, and X’Zavior Roberson of Minnesota, and Terran Matthews; three daughters, Ontwania Kyle of Lubbock, Texas, Antaveya Kyle of Seagraves, Texas, and Indigo Brite of Odessa, Texas; six sisters, Kayla Kyle of Seminole, Texas, Chandra Hughes and husband Brad of Sonora, Texas, Twila Caffey and husband Terry of Seminole, Texas, Chelan Kuykendall and husband Frank of Seminole, Texas; Starla Lujan and husband Sam of Seminole, Texas, and Christa Hastings and husband Robert of Seminole, Texas; one sister-in-law, June Kyle of Seminole, Texas; seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews; also survived by his biological siblings, Kevin Brooks, Marcel Brooks, Lora Brooks Wilson, Carrie Moore, and Sherrie Moore.