For the Week of May 11 - May 17, 2025

Graveside services for Socorro Cruz, age 67 of Hobbs, New Mexico and formerly of Seagraves, Texas, will be held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery, Seagraves, with burial to follow. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Socorro Cruz was born in Kermit, Texas on April 16, 1958 to Manuela (Lara) and Pablo Garcia. She was a Christian and was baptized in Kennedy, Texas. Socorro was better known as Coco. Although she worked a variety of jobs, she was primarily a homemaker. She was a hard-working woman no matter where she was working or what she was doing. Socorro was a funny and loving woman with a great attitude; she always had a smile on her face. She was very close to her family, especially with her brother and siblings, and her grandchildren were precious to her. She adored watching hummingbirds, and her dogs were very dear to her. In her spare time, she loved to crochet. Socorro was a strong woman and a real fighter; she fought her illness all the way. She enjoyed taking photos of her family and loved her home remedies. 

Socorro Cruz passed away May 2, 2025 at Lovington Health Care Center in Lovington, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by both parents and one sister. Socorro is survived by two sons, Ralph Prieto and Juan Prieto, both of Hobbs, New Mexico; by four brothers, Fred Garcia of Seagraves, Paul Garcia and wife Olga of Odessa, Texas, Armando Garcia and wife Anna of Seagraves, and Arturo Garcia and wife Brenda of Seagraves; four sisters, Elsa Rosas and Jenniefer Garcia, both of Seagraves, Maricela Garcia of Utah, and Manuellita Garcia and husband Juan of Brady, Texas; and five grandchildren. 

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 Jose “Joe” Flores, Jr., age 80 of Midland, Texas, formerly of Denver City, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Ken Morgan 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, Texas.

Mr. Flores was born in Thrall, Texas on May 27, 1944 to Refugia (Chavez) and Jose Flores, Sr. He married Mary Palmares. He was Pentecostal and worked in the oilfield. Joe had a strong Christian faith and loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers, spoiling his grandchildren, eating McDonalds, cookies, and Dr. Pepper. He never met a stranger.

Joe Flores passed away at his home in Midland, Texas on Monday, April 21, 2025. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Flores in 2014; one son, Joe Raymond Flores; one daughter, Diane Flores, one grandson, Nikolas Flores; three granddaughters, Hilary Flores, Ashley Luna, and Angelica Luna; and one great-granddaughter, Kamilla Corado. He is survived by two sons, Richard Flores of Brownfield, Texas, and Jimmy Flores and wife Veronica of Denver City, Texas; five daughters, Betty Flores of Lubbock, Texas, Josie Lozano and husband Johnny of Midland, Texas, Isabel Luna and husband Valentin of Midland, Texas, Jennifer Saldana and husband Chris of Brownfield, Texas, and Danielle Flores of Midland, Texas; six brothers, Ciprano Flores and wife Gloria of Denver City, Jesse Flores of Denver City, George Flores and wife Linda of Taylor, Texas, Andrew Flores of Denver City, John Flores and wife Nettie of Lubbock, Texas, and Tony Flores of Denver City; two sisters, Connie Ochoa and husband Pauli of Denver City, and Estella Delarosa of Hobbs, New Mexico; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

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.   

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.

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.

 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 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 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.