For the Week of March 15 - March 21, 2026

Graveside services for Ignacio Carrillo Botello, age 73 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Botello was born in Mexico on July 31, 1952 to Aurora (Carrillo) and Dolores Botello, Sr. He married JoAnn Garcia in Brownfield, Texas on November 9, 1970. Ignacio was a hardworking man as a contract pumper. He never met a stranger and had a big heart. His friends all consider him a friend for life. He loved his family and grandchildren dearly.

Ignacio Botello passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home in Seminole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Botello in 2021. He is survived by one son, Gabriel Botello and wife Paula of Seminole: two daughters, Anna Luna and husband Eric of Lubbock, Texas, and Yolanda Robledo and husband Noe of Seminole; two brothers, Dolores Botello, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, and Johnny Botello of Denver City, Texas; four sisters, Martha Galvan and husband Dan of Allen, Texas, Lupe Escobedo of Houston, Texas, Sylvia Ridge and husband John of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Elva Lozano and husband Rudy of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services for Celesta Ann Golden Vaughan, age 85 of Elkhart, Indiana, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery. A family visitation will be held at Boyer Funeral Home in Seminole, Texas, on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Council on Aging of Elkhart County. 131 Tyler St Suite 1A, Elkhart, IN 46516   http://www.elkhartcoa.org/donate. The family has lovingly provided the following obituary.

Celesta Ann Golden Vaughan, 85, of Elkhart, Indiana, died at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief cancer battle on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born in Lamesa, Texas in 1940 to Raymond and Fern (Stanley) Golden, who instilled in her a strong work ethic and love of West Texas. She spent the first six years of her life in a small house on the family farm with no running water or electricity. Her school bus was a pickup truck with wooden benches in the back that slid back and forth every time it started and stopped. She was valedictorian at Seminole High School before studying at Hardin-Simmons University where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in history and education and a minor in speech and drama. She continued educating herself throughout her life taking a variety of classes and workshops and earning many certifications that she used in her professional career. She taught Social Studies in Arlington (Texas) Public Schools, as well as authored curriculum guides in preparation for integration. She left teaching to raise a family with Dan Vaughan, Sr. in Dallas, Texas. 

After moving to Elkhart, she spent time as a substitute teacher for Concord Community Schools and head cheer coach at Concord High School.  She found her professional home at Elkhart General Hospital and Elkhart General Home Care where she held many different administrative assistant/clerical support roles. She retired from Elkhart General Home Care and then began her life of service to the community. Her passion was in serving the aging population. She was an Advisory Council Member for the Real Services Area 2 Agency on Aging where she served as the chair of the operational guidelines committee. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Elkhart. Her favorite position of service was with the board of Council on Aging of Elkhart County. She served as the president of the board for the last three years. To know her was to know of her love of Texas, football, wine, and slot machines. She was a collector of people and their life stories. She never knew a stranger. Once she met you, you were her friend for life. She was a treasure.

Anyone who knew her knew the love she had for her family. She is survived by son, Dan Vaughan, Jr. and wife Dr. GayMarie Vaughan of Dallas, Texas, son, Sam Vaughan and wife Stephanie of Elkhart, Indiana, and son, Chris Vaughan and wife Dr. Annie Kahn Vaughan of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Celesta Michelle McDonald and husband Joe of Northglenn, Colorado; grandchildren Bennett Vaughan, Maxwell Vaughan and fiancé Lauren Ostrowski, Declan and Teagan McDonald, bonus grandchildren Jak Kurdi and wife Maddie, and Caroline Kurdi; one sister, Connie Golden Lamm of Seminole, Texas; and many nieces and nephews that she adored.

Funeral Mass for Dr. Michael Q. Watson, age 78 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow in Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the church. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday evening, March 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Michael Watson was born on November 28, 1947 in Lexington, Kentucky to Margaret (Quealy) and James Arthur Watson. The oldest of six children, he was smart, charismatic, and mischievous. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and had lived and worked in Seminole since 1994. Dr. Watson held four degrees, a B.S. in Chemistry, an M.S. in Biochemistry, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering, and an M.D. in Medicine at Tulane University. It was in medicine that he found his true calling. Dr. Watson never gave up on any of his patients. He was an iconoclast who worked for his patients despite the healthcare industry, attacking problems with insight and creativity. He was not interested in following healthcare norms if they were not in the best interest of his patients.

Dr. Watson had an inquisitive mind, wanting to understand how things worked from his earliest days. He built his first engine in second grade and was always building and fixing things. He was an avid tennis player and loved to canoe. On weekends, he could be found at the tennis court hitting balls with players half his age, or at his ranch in Junction, paddling the South Llano. As a young man, Dr. Watson designed, built, and raced wood and fiberglass canoes. In 1979, a young Mike Watson set the one-man record in the Texas Water Safari—the world’s toughest canoe race—in a canoe that he had built himself.

Dr. Michael Q. Watson passed away at his home on February 28, 2026, surrounded by loving friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by two sons, Michael Quealy Watson of Portland, Maine and Patrick Davis Watson and wife Perri of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Mary Virginia Watson of Oakland, California and Anna Margaret Sindelar and husband David of San Diego, California; his mother, Margaret Quealy Watson of Sugarland, Texas; three brothers, Arthur Watson and wife Charleen of Sugarland, Texas, Joseph Watson and wife Mary of Houston, Texas, and Walter Watson and wife Ilene of Manhattan Beach, California; two sisters, Mary Carrano of Ramona, California and Lucy Sawczyn and husband Charles of Irving, Texas; and two grandchildren, Virginia and Orion Sindelar. Dr. Watson is also survived by his office staff, who were like family to him: Sofia Bates, Claudia Vela, Karina Bernal, Sandra Tagle, and Desiree Alvidrez; as well as his best friend, Jon Key.

Graveside services for Antonio Yzaguirre, Sr., age, 75 of Midland, formerly of Denver City, Texas, will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Richard Yzaguirre officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City, in association with Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.

Mr. Yzaguirre was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on August 26, 1950 to Marie (Montano) and Marcello Yzaguirre, Sr. He was a Christian and was a hard-working auto mechanic. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He enjoyed working on cars, especially hot rods. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music, reading books, marble working, and barbecuing out with his family. He was a man of many talents; during high school in Seagraves, Texas he even took up some photography. Antonio was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

Antonio Yzaguirre, Sr. passed away at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers. He is survived by eight sons, Richard Yzaguirre and wife Nadine, Robert Yzaguirre and wife Roxana, and Noah Yzaguirre and wife Lucy, all of California, Nick Yzaguirre and wife Lea of Kansas City, Kansas, Michael Yzaguirre and wife Lacy, and T. J. Yzaguirre, both of Denver City, Texas, Jon Yzaguirre of Midland, Texas, and Jason Yzaguirre and wife Katie of Hobbs, New Mexico; two daughters, Cassandra Parra of Denver City, Texas, and Amanda George and husband Christopher of Hobbs, New Mexico; five brothers, Jimmy Yzaguirre, Geronimo Yzaguirre, and  Marcello Yzaguirre, Jr., all of Seminole, Texas, Jonny Yzaguirre and wife Debra of Victoria, Texas, and Terry Yzaguirre and wife Delores of Lamesa, Texas; four sisters, Maryellen Gonzales and husband Fred of Midland, Texas, Margaret Gordy of Oklahoma, Emma Frost and husband Edwin of Amarillo, Texas, and Eva Guizar of Seminole, Texas; 34 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for George Carroll Haralson, Jr., age 92 of Seminole, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church, with Pastor Joe Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church-Seminole, Seminole Lions Club, and American Heart Association.

Mr. Haralson was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on April 18, 1933, to Mary (Rayborn) and George Carroll Haralson, Sr. He was involved in many activities, including Eagle Scouts, during his high school years in McKinney, Texas, a trait which continued throughout his life. He served his country during peace time with the United States Army, then graduated from North Texas University in 1957. While at university, he met the love of his life Nancy Carter, and the two were married February 14, 1959. They spent the rest of their lives together happily married. They moved to Lubbock while Carroll started his career working for The Hartford. After almost a decade and the addition of two sons, Dennis and Steve, they moved to Seminole.

Carroll Haralson purchased Hearne Insurance Agency in 1969 and, alongside a partner, established Moore-Haralson Insurance in Seminole. What began as a single office grew into an agency that today serves four locations across West Texas. Carroll remained devoted to his work and his clients, going to the office every day until December 2025. 

Always active in his community, Carroll served Seminole well. He served on the board of directors for Seminole State Bank, was a member of the Industrial Foundation, and led the Chamber of Commerce as president. His service with the Seminole Lions Club was especially meaningful to him, serving as president in 1974-75, and never missed the annual Pancake Supper or Broom Sale. He supported countless local causes, including the Salvation Army, and was known as a true “people person.” Everyone knew Carroll, and he made a point to get to know them in return.

His faith was central to his life. Carroll was an active member of First Baptist Church of Seminole, where he taught Sunday School and volunteered faithfully. Outside of work and church, his greatest joy was his family. After becoming a grandfather, he devoted himself to helping raise and nurture his grandchildren, treasuring every moment with them. Carroll also loved the simple pleasures, cooking out, tending his garden, and playing tennis. He was competitive by nature and shared his passion for sports with his family, encouraging them always to work hard, strive for success, and live with integrity. 

Carroll Haralson passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, peacefully in his home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild, one sister, and one daughter-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Dennis Haralson of Seminole and Steve Haralson and wife Mary of Brownfield, Texas; four grandchildren, Travis Haralson, Hunter Haralson, Hillary Whitaker, and Marlee Haralson; and two great-grandchildren, Archer Whitaker and Maeve Haralson.

Funeral services for Isaak Wall, age 67 of Seminole, Texas, will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with Bishop John Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. 

Isaak Wall was born on in Mexico on October 17, 1958 to Maria (Loewen) and Peter Wall. He married Cristina Neufeld in Mexico on June 25, 1978. He was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church. Isaak loved his wife and children and they loved him. Isaak never met a stranger; he was a sweet man who left no room for bitterness, a man with strong character who enjoyed life and was grateful for each day. He spent most of his years working in agriculture and irrigation. He was an honest and dependable man – a man of his word – who was never too busy to help anyone. He left behind a legacy of love, kindness and patience.

Isaak Wall passed away on February 1, 2026 at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, one grandson, and one granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Cristina Wall of Seminole; two sons, David Wall and wife Helena of Seminole, and Peter Wall and wife Eva of Seminole; three daughters, Helena Reimer and husband Abraham, Maria Redecopp and husband Benjamin, and Nancy Wiebe and husband Aaron, all of Seminole; one brother, Peter Wall and wife Eva of Mexico; four sisters, Maria Krahn and husband Cornelius, Elizabeth Dyck and husband John, Anna Knelsen and husband Cornelius, and Gertruda Enns and husband Isaak, all of Canada; and 16 grandchildren.