For the Week of September 8 - September 14, 2024

Funeral Mass for Manuel O. Ramirez, age 82 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Thursday, September 12, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Ramirez was born in Mexico on January 8, 1942 to Petra (Lerma) and Ignacio C. Ramirez. He married Oralia Salas on August 24, 1968 in Plains, Texas, and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Ramirez was a veteran; he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam war.

Manuel O. Ramirez had a lot of joy in his life. He adored spending time with his family and barbecuing. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He found a lot of pleasure in music and dancing, as well as horse racing. Manuel loved his church and reading the bible.

Manuel O. Ramirez passed away at his home in Seminole on Friday, September 6, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Oralia, in 1993; one brother, Jessie Ramirez and two sisters, Andrea Martinez and Gloria Gonzalez. He is survived by one son, Ignacio Ramirez of Seminole; one daughter, Rachel Johnson and husband Chris of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Josie De Hoyos and husband Oscar of Kilgore, Texas, and Janie Hernandez of Austin, Texas; and three grandchildren, Kyly Navarro, Darian Johnson, and Matthew Johnson.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Manuel’s caregiver, Emma Garcia, and a special thanks to his hospice caregivers, Mallorie and Kellie. 

Funeral services for Gustavo Nunez of Andrews, Texas, will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seminole, Texas with Rev. Philip Pasupil officiating. Burial will follow in Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Gustavo was the infant son of Diana (Carrillo) and Joel Nuñez. He was born Sunday, September 1, 2024 and passed away the same day. Gustavo is preceded in death by one brother. He is survived by his parents, Diana and Joel Nuñez of Andrews; one brother, Emilio, and two sisters, Delilah and Jimena, all of the home; his maternal grandparents, Maria and Miguel Carrillo of Seminole; and his paternal grandparents, Lorena and Ramiro Nuñez, also of Seminole.

A memorial for Velia Gutierrez, age 60 of Lubbock, Texas, and formerly of Seminole will be scheduled by the family at a later date.

Ms. Gutierrez was born in Seminole, Texas on August 1, 1964 to Gregoria (Guerra) and Francisco Gonzalez. She was a Catholic and worked for Aramark as a cafeteria manager for over  20 years. She was a very loving woman who enjoyed being with her grandchildren every chance she could. She was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan, even though her family members were all Dallas Cowboy fans. Velia enjoyed listening to the Spanish band La Mafia.

Velia Gutierrez passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters. She is survived by her partner, Raul Garza of Lubbock; one son, Frankie Gutierrez of Lubbock; two daughters, Olivia Michelle Gutierrez and Diana Gutierrez, both of Lubbock; one brother, Francisco Gonzalez of Buda, Texas; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Tori Valverde, age 55 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Transformation Church with Pastor Tod Delay officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Tori Jezisek Valverde was born March 11, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas, the second daughter to Patricia (Westmoreland) and Joe Jezisek. She graduated from Levelland High School, and then from Lubbock Christian University with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Her family called her a professional student, always finding a class to take and something new to try, whether in school or the latest makeup. She taught in several schools from California to Texas over 17 years; she led Kelley Elementary in Denver City and Seminole Primary as Assistant Principal for a combined 10 years. She was known to be very influential with both students and staff. Her passion was loving kids, especially the ones who had the most struggles.

Tori loved her many friends and was always up for an adventure, ready to pack up and go on a dime. She was funny and known for her wit and beautiful smile. She loved her family fiercely; they were her world, but above all she had fallen in love with Jesus. She was an active member of Transformation Church where she served in children’s ministry, the prayer team, and host teams. 

Tori Valverde passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her dad, Joe. She is survived by two daughters, Abbi Prothro of Lubbock and Shaylyn Thomas and husband Dustin of Wolfforth, Texas; three grandchildren, Reese, Grant, and Brody Kristinek; her mother, Patricia Patrick and husband Jim of Littlefield, Texas; one sister, Sheree Kline and husband Stephen of Eastland, Texas; and one niece, Chelsey Little and husband Justin, and children Stayden, Laken, and Brexten of Gorman, Texas.

Funeral services for Carlos Reazola, age 64 of Seagraves, Texas, will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Seagraves with Father Jose De Dios Gonzales officiating. Rosary will be held at Boyer Funeral Home Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6 to 7 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Reazola was born in Mexico on February 20, 1960 to Juanita Reazola. He married Ardis Smith in Concord, California in 2010. He was a Catholic and worked as a welder for a variety of companies, both in Mexico and El Paso. He had lived in Seagraves for three years, moving from from California. He was a very friendly, loving, and humble man, always wanting to help others. Even though he didn’t have much, he shared what he had with anyone who needed it. He never had children of his own, but he loved them dearly; he even made sure to have candy in his pockets at church to give to the children. Carlos was always very forgiving and never held a grudge; he didn’t like confrontation, so he led a peaceful life.

Carlos Reazola passed away at his home in Seagraves Saturday, August 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Ardis Reazola, his mother, and one sister. He is survived by three nephews, Jorge Rivera of El Paso, Texas, Eduardo Yañez of Kansas City, Missouri, and Oscar Granados of Seminole, Texas; four nieces, Norma Casas and husband Francisco, and Dora Conde and husband David, both of Seagraves, Texas, Alma Gonzales and husband Ricky of Andrews, Texas, and Gloria Granados of Seagraves Texas; two sisters, Gloria Granados and husband Jose of Seagraves, Texas, and Patricia Reazola of Juarez, Mexico; one brother, Hector Rivera of Juarez, Mexico; 13 great-nieces and nephews, and 12 great-great nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services for Jana Hensley, age 71 of Seminole, Texas will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Vance Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. Her family has provided the following obituary.

Jana Lynn Holmes was born August 3, 1953, in Seminole, Texas, to Jewel & Jim Holmes. She grew up in Seminole, Texas, and graduated Seminole High School in 1971. She met and married Melvin Hensley on January 8th, 1972. They lived in Odessa, Texas, where they raised their son, Blake. She was a receptionist at a physician’s office for 10 years, then worked in various roles for the Boy Scouts of America in Odessa/Midland from 1992-2011, where she was most proud of her work organizing camps at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch near Fort Davis and she cherished the friendships made through the connections she had with co-workers, scout leaders, and scouts. She was an avid lover of animals and Elvis Presley. She also deeply loved her sisters, nieces, and nephews.

Jana Lynn Hensley passed away on August 6th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jewel & Jim Holmes; her husband, Melvin Hensley; one grandson, Riley Hensley; one niece, Michelle Banman; one great-niece, Kimberly Wiebe; and her sister-in-law, Joann Eaves.

She is survived by son, Blake Hensley and wife Heather; and two grandsons, Fisher and Hudson Hensley, all of Krum, Texas; two sisters, Judy Allen, and Jeri Lynch of Seminole; one sister-in-law, Connie Isner and husband Chuck of Odessa; five nieces, Chloe Lynch and Amber Wiebe and husband John, both of Seminole, Heather Awbrey and husband Brandon of Abilene, Tabitha Carter of Seminole, and Jennifer Vought of Odessa; two nephews, Shannon Allen and wife Jeanette of Seminole, and Johnathon Vought and wife Sabrina of Longmont, Colorado; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their profound gratitude to all the extended family, friends, and caretakers who were part of Jana’s life and part of her support system as she progressed through her disease.

Funeral services for Juan “Johnny” Garza, age 71 of Denver City, Texas, will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seminole, Texas with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Mr. Garza was born in Seminole on January 7, 1953 to Lydia (Villarreal) and Vivian Garza, Jr. He married Rose Mary Gomez in Seminole on June 14, 2000. He was a Christian and worked in the oilfield. He enjoyed talking about God and telling anyone he could. He had a great sense of humor and always tried to help others. Johnny enjoyed collecting coins, and owned a snow cone truck called The Blue Star.

Johnny Garza passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his home in Denver City, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Garza of Denver City; three sons, Juan Manuel Garza, Jr. and wife Blanca of Santa Maria, California, Gabriel Garcia and wife Keri of Lubbock, Texas, and Rocky Garza of Hobbs, New Mexico; seven daughters, Heriverta Garza of Palm Dale, California, Michelle Garza of Oklahoma, Isabella Garza of Denver City, Frances Garza and husband Sam of Lubbock, Texas, Mary Ann Madrid and husband Cesar of Lovington, New Mexico, Gabrielle Martinez and husband Jose of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Ysabel Garza of California; four brothers, Sammy Garza and wife Monica, Henry Garza and wife Dora, and Joe Garza, all of Hobbs, New Mexico, and LeRoy Garza of Lovington, New Mexico; five sisters, Oralia Medina and husband Andrew, Rachel Ortega, Yolanda Adalco and husband Jose, and Brenda Garza, all of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Senaida Castillo of Big Spring, Texas; 42 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. 

Funeral Mass for Mary Jane Lopez, age 74 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00 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 at St. James Catholic Church from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lopez was born October 31, 1949 in Winters, Texas to Carolina (Aranda) and Alfredo Gomez, Sr. She married Ysidro Lopez in Seminole October 1, 1967. She worked for Amerada Hess for 39 years, from 1972 to 2009 before retiring and was the owner of Gomez Little Mexico. She enjoyed spending time with her family, always cheering on her grandchildren. Mary was a self-taught quilter and made many beautiful quilts for her loved ones; she was also a devout Texas Longhorns and Texas Rangers fan. Mary had a loving and generous heart for all people; anyone who came to her home always left with full hearts and full bellies.

Mary Jane Lopez passed away at her home in Seminole Wednesday, June 26, 2024. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Fred Gomez, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Ysidro Lopez of Seminole; one son, Sidney Lopez and wife Aine of Seminole; one daughter, Jennifer Lopez and wife Jennifer Niestradt of Leander, Texas; two brothers, Eddie Gomez and wife Lupe of Seminole, and Albert Flores and wife Rosie of San Angelo, Texas; one sister, Elodia Almager of Hondo, New Mexico; and four grandchildren, Baylee Jones, Bryce Lopez, Gabriel Lopez, and Quincy Lopez.  

 Funeral services for Maria Giesbrecht, age 51 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with John Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mrs. Giesbriecht was born in Mexico on September 1, 1973 to Aganetha (Giesbrecht) and Peter Reimer. She married Abraham Giesbrecht in Mexico on October 19, 1990. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker. She loved her flowers, and her family was everything to her.

Maria Giesbrecht passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Seminole Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father, Peter Reimer in 2019. She is survived by her husband, Abraham Giesbrecht of Seminole; two sons, Peter Giesbrecht, and Ben Giesbrecht and wife Justina, both of Seminole; two daughters, Helena Wieler and husband Bernhart, and Elisabeth Giesbrecht, both of Seminole; her mother, Aganetha Reimer of Seminole; one brother, Ben Reimer and wife April of Lubbock, Texas; and five grandchildren..

Funeral services for Cornelius Banman Funk, age 43 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Atlas Church with Pastor Jimmie Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. 

Mr. Banman was born in Mexico on August 8, 1980 to Susana (Funk) and Cornelius Banman. He married Mary Peters in Lubbock, Texas on May 19, 2019. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars, as well as woodworking. He was always joking around and had a great sense of humor; he was very generous and would do anything for his friends or family. He loved children and animals and enjoyed listening to old fashioned gospel music. 

Cornelius Banman passed away at his home in Seminole on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Mary Banman of Seminole, Texas; his parents, Susana and Cornelius Banman of Mexico; three sons, Peter Banman, Isaac Banman, and Franz Banman, all of Canada; two stepsons, Johnathan Rempel of Seminole, and Abram Rempel of Deming, New Mexico; one daughter, Sara Banman of Canada; two stepdaughters, Elizabeth Rempel of Lubbock, Texas, and Veronica Welch of Louisiana; four brothers, John Banman of Seminole, Franz Banman of Kansas, and David Banman and Herman Banman, both of Mexico; three sisters, Kathrina Rempel of Canada, and Susana Klassen and Greta Martens, both of Mexico; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.