For the Week of November 2 - November 8, 2025

Funeral Mass for Andrew Villalva, age 39 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held at St. James Catholic Church Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Villalva was born February 14, 1986 in Andrews, Texas to JoAnn Villalva and Lewis Arrezola, Jr. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Andrew was a very fun-loving guy who loved being with his family. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan and loved the Game Show Network. 

Andrew Villalva passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home in Seminole. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cruz Villalva; and his paternal grandparents, Lewis and Oralia Arrezola. He is survived by his father, Lewis Arrezola, Jr. of Brownfield, Texas; his mother, Jo Ann Isbell and husband Wes of Seminole; two brothers, Layne Isbell of Seminole, and Alek Arrezola and wife Ciara of San Marcos, Texas; one sister, Dana Roberts and husband Wade of Wichita Falls, Texas; his maternal grandmother, Sulema Villalva of Seminole; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graveside services for Lester Ray “Buddy” Ford, age 81 of Matador, Texas, formerly of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Gaines County Cemetery (south) beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Michael Crowley, Jr. officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole. In keeping with Buddy’s loving and generous spirit, donations can be made to the Westview Boys’ Home, PO Box 553, Hollis, OK 73550. Family visitation will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 at Boyer Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. Buddy’s family has lovingly provided the following obituary.

Buddy Ford was born in Lamesa, Texas, on March 21, 1944, to Cecil “Roy” and Frances Ford. He grew up in Tahoka, Texas, and graduated from Texas Tech University. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Tan Sah Nhut. He was awarded the Bronze Star and National Defense Service Medal. Thereafter he returned to west Texas where he worked the land, raised his family, and was employed by Gaines County until he retired in 2009. 

He married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Vineyard, on December 30, 1966, and they celebrated 47 beautiful years of marriage. After retiring, they joined their daughter's family in Colorado. Following Sandra’s passing, Buddy lived near his son’s family in Matador. He always found a way to bring a smile to everyone he met along his way. He spent his last years under the care of many compassionate caregivers, where his kindness and humor touched everyone he met. He was a humble man who loved the Lord and his family and was affectionately known as Poppa.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son GaryDon Ford with wife Denise of Roaring Springs, Texas; daughter Tana Anderson with husband J. Brandon of Fort Collins, Colorado; daughter Amanda Leventhal with husband Michael of Laguna Niguel, California; grandchildren Meagan Pope and husband Trent, Mikenna Westfall and husband Conner, Alivia Anderson, and Zethan Anderson; and extended family, his brother Denver Ford with wife Betty; brother-in-law Dale Molone; niece Delynna Smith and family; nephew Tim Ford; nephew Denny Ford and family; niece Cristy Paulette and family; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and sisters-in-law Joan Ford and Donna Molone.

Buddy Ford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Crown Point Health Suites in Lubbock, Texas.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the amazing team at Crown Point Heath Suites and Interim Healthcare. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering support were a true gift to our entire family. We are forever grateful for the love and care you provided. His humor and humility will be dearly missed by all who knew and still love him. May blessings be upon you, may favor rest upon your family, may your future be with a holy legacy. James 4:10

Funeral services for Anna Martens, age 90 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Old Colony Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Peter Jensen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Anna Martens was born in Mexico on July 23, 1935 to Maria (Klassen) and Frank Schmett. Mrs. Martens was a loving woman who enjoyed nothing more than the company of others. She could spark up a conversation with anyone and was always on the lookout for a new relationship to build. Anna was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She was heavily involved with her church community and in her free time she loved to sit down and read a good book. 

Anna Martens passed away, October 18, 2025 at Sunland Retirement Center in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Martens, two sons, one daughter, three brothers, six sisters, and three grandchildren. She is survived by five sons, David Martens and wife Margaret, Frank Martens and wife Eva, John Martens and wife Helen, Peter Martens and wife Helen, all of Seminole and Henry Martens and wife Susan of Mexico; two daughters, Kathy Dyck and husband Abe and Mary Letkeman and husband Peter, both of Seminole; one brother, Frank Schmett and wife Katarina of Mexico; 40 grandchildren; 106 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Jessie “Tutie” Garza, Sr., age 81, of Seminole, Texas, will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. His family has lovingly provided the following obituary.

Jessie Garza, Sr. was born in Alpine, Texas, on June 3, 1944, one of six children born to Josephina (Salcido) and Agapito Garza. He married the love of his life, Hilda Urquietta, on June 5, 1965, in Seminole, and together they celebrated 60 beautiful years of marriage.

Jessie devoted his life to serving others through his work as a mechanic, and he lived with quiet dignity and strength. A reserved man by nature, Jessie’s love and pride for his children, grandchildren, and extended family shone brightly in all he did.

He had a passion for hands-on activities like hunting, fishing, and golfing, and he cherished sharing these experiences with those closest to him. If you were one of a lucky few, you were gifted with a beautiful, handcrafted knife. For Jessie, making memories with his family and friends was what life was all about. Jessie Garza, Sr. was known for his generosity, strong character, and deep love. He ensured that everyone around him felt valued and knew they had a special place in his heart.

Jessie passed away on October 9, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Agapito and Josephina Garza, two brothers, and four sisters. He is survived by: his devoted wife, Hilda Garza of Seminole; one sister, Sylvia Corpus of Missouri; one son, Jessie Garza, Jr., and wife Michelle of Lubbock, Texas; one daughter, Sandra Garza-Wiechmann, and husband Mike of Lubbock, Texas; four beloved grandchildren: Michael Wiechmann, Jr., Dr. Catherine Wiechmann, Bryanna Garza, and Jaycee Garza.

Jessie leaves behind a legacy of love, quiet strength, and enduring family values. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A special thank you to Seminole Memorial Hospital, the Seminole nursing home, and Interim Healthcare for their compassionate care and support. The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Parkey and Dr. Watson for the kindness and dedication they showed during Jessie’s final days.

Funeral Mass for Crystal Contreras, age 40 of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Andrews, Texas, will be celebrated Friday, October 3, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Ogbonna officiating. She will lie in state in Andrews at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2.  Burial will follow the Mass at Andrews North Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Ms. Contreras was born April 5, 1985 in Andrews to Maria (Del Rosario) and Samuel Contreras. She had lived in Lubbock for the past 25 years. Crystal was put on this earth to give a lesson in humility and patience. She was loved by all who encountered her, especially her family and friends. She always had a smile and enjoyed listening to music, both Spanish and English. Every time Crystal heard her dad’s voice she would perk up.

Crystal Contreras passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Lubbock State School in Lubbock. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Contreras. She is survived by her father, Samuel “Sammy” Contreras of Seminole; one brother, Samuel, Jr. of Seminole; one sister, Rosario Contreras of Andrews; her paternal grandmother, Rosa Contreras of Andrews, and her maternal grandfather, Luis Cordova of Andrews.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Funk, age 85 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Old Colony Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Willie Giesbrecht officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Funk was born May 6, 1940 in Mexico to Justina (Fehr) and Jacob Hiebert. She married Franz Funk in Mexico on August 25, 1959. She was a loving homemaker while also working for Home Style Noodle Company and was a member of the Old Colony Mennonite Church. Elizabeth Funk was a kindhearted woman who enjoyed spending time with those closest to her, attending family gatherings and cooking for everyone. She was an avid member of her church and loved to sing and listen to the singing of those in her church community. Elizabeth cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they treasured visits at her home and the fresh bread and butter she would have prepared for them. Mrs. Funk was a kind-spirited mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  

Elizabeth Funk passed away on September 24, 2025 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, four sisters, three sons, three daughters, five grandchildren. She is survived by four sons, John Funk and wife Anna, Jacob Funk and wife Cristina, and Abram Funk and wife Margarita, all of Seminole, and Franz Funk and wife Judith of Mexico; two daughters, Helena Redekopp and husband Benjamin, and Katherina Neustaeter and husband Gerhard, both of Seminole; 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Mireya Garcia, age 54 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at M.S. Doss Chapel with Jerry Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Garcia was born January 10, 1971 in Mexico to Concepcion (Villalobos) and Adan Cardoza. She married the love of her life, Melquiadez Garcia, in Seminole on January 26, 1991. She was a homemaker and enjoyed coloring, doing crossword puzzles, singing, dancing, eating pistachio almond ice cream, antiquing, listening to her favorite rap artist, Post Malone, going to Ruidoso, and most of all, being with her family.

Mireya Garcia passed away at her home in Seminole on Monday, September 8, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Melquiadez “Mack” Garcia of Seminole; one son, Lionel Garcia and wife Gabriela of Seminole; three daughters, Naomi Gonzales and husband Victor of Loving, New Mexico, and Yanomi Montoya and husband Ever, and Nayeli Garcia, all of Seminole; three brothers, Manuel Villalobos of Mexico, Adam Cardoza and wife Martha of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Victor Cardoza and wife Esmerelda of Hobbs, New Mexico; three sisters, Adriana Cardoza of San Antonio, Texas, Connie Moncayo and husband Lorenzo of Seminole, and Irma Ramirez and husband David of Hobbs, New Mexico; and five grandchildren, Kaleb Gonzales, Isaiah Gonzales, Jade Garcia, Daniel Garcia, and Liam Montoya. 

Funeral services for Victor Molinar, Jr., age 82 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at M.S. Doss Chapel in Seminole. Pastor Jerry Ramirez will officiate, with Pastor Charlie Johnson assisting. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Vic Molinar was born in Alpine, Texas on March 23, 1943, one of 12 children to Maria (Ortega) and Victoriano Molinar, Sr., and one of 5 children to Mary Lou (Ramos) and Victoriano Molinar, Sr. He married Lupe Rodriguez in Alpine on July 29, 1961 and they moved to Seminole. He worked in maintenance for the Seminole Public Schools. Vic was a member of the Methodist Church. 

Vic was an extraordinary musician. He was the finest steel guitar player, not only in West Texas, but around the United States. He was able to share his talent in Switzerland and played for various celebrities. He has played with various artists and bands such as Craig Carter and Spur of the Moment band, Black Gold, The Boyer Twins, Pecos Rodeo, Chuck Peterson, Zach Casey, Mike Nelson, Greg Shoults, Jerry Dugan, Kipp Wilks Band, and many more.

Most importantly, Vic Molinar was a man of faith who was always present for his family. He was an extremely hard worker and a man of his word. He attended and supported his daughter in all achievements; family time was essential. Vic cherished his wife, Lupe; she preceded him in death in 2020. He was an excellent cook; his barbecue and pancakes were amazing, and he was known for his non-yielding weekly menu. He never missed his coffee time, both in the morning and again at 3 pm. He adored his grandchildren who referred to him as Grumpy, and he loved his dogs who he called his “boys.” He also enjoyed sports, especially Atlanta Braves baseball.

Victor Molinar passed away early Sunday morning, August 24, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by one son. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lynn Acosta and husband Richard of Odessa, Texas; six brothers, Tony Ramos and wife Linda of Odessa, Sam Zuniga and wife Lois of Norman, Oklahoma, George Ramirez and wife Gracie and Jerry Ramirez and wife Lisa, both of Lubbock, and Elpido Molinar and Raul Molinar and wife Marcela, both of Alpine; ten sisters, Sylvia Ramos, Cora Chavez and husband Joe, and Lisa Molinar, all of Alpine, Nordela Almager of Seagraves, Texas, Sylvia Castillo and husband James of Lubbock, Diana Alvarado and husband Hector of Seminole, Wanda Taylor of Frisco, Texas, Irene Halbert and husband Blair of Midlothian, Texas, Bertha Harmon and husband Sterling of Waco, Texas, and Rosa Mitchell and husband Steve of Midland, Texas; three grandchildren Robert Boutwell and wife Amanda of Odessa, Texas, Victoria Bainbridge and husband Luke of Weatherford, Texas and Nicholas Acosta from Amarillo, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Tori Alvarez, Joshua Alvarez and Marty Alvarez, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass for Benito Venegas, age 69 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Venegas was born in Artesia, New Mexico on March 13, 1956 to Ruth (Almager) and Jose Venegas; he had been a resident of Seminole for 60 years. Benny worked as a truck driver but family was most important; he loved his granddaughters more than anything. Benny was a great host for parties and get-togethers. Whenever he was able, he enjoyed fishing and his time at the casino. He was always feeding those who visited his home, and he was passionate about helping others; he made sure if someone needed something, they had it. He did many things to show his love for family and friends. Benny had a warped and loving sense of humor with those he knew and loved.

Benito Venegas passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter, Mary Ruth Garcia and husband Ruben “Blue” of Seminole; 1 brother, Joe Venegas of Seminole; one sister, Minnie Amaton and husband Tommy of Seminole, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Justina Reimer, age 94 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with John Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Reimer was born in Mexico on April 21, 1931 to Elizabeth (Loewen) and Abram Fehr. She married Henry Reimer in Mexico on September 4, 1949. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker. Justina enjoyed being around other women, sewing, doing yard work, and playing games with her family and friends. She was an excellent dominos player and never liked to lose a game; she also enjoyed drinking coffee and baking.

Justina Reimer passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Seminole Memorial Health Care Center in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Reimer in 2000, two sons, Henry and Jake Reimer, four brothers, two sisters, and one great-grandchild. She is survived by four sons, Neil Reimer and with Marie, Abe Reimer and wife Francis, and John Reimer and wife Mary, all of Canada, and Peter Reimer and wife Theresa of Lamesa, Texas; four daughters, Jessie Enns and husband John, and Lis Friesen and husband Ben, both of Canada, and Helen Strickland and husband Ricky, and Tina Reimer, both of Seminole, Texas; one sister, Helena Friesen of Bolivia; 28 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.