Funeral services for Agatha Neufeld, age 35 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Reinlander Mennonite Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Neufeld was born in Mexico on August 31, 1989 to Helena Braun (Guenther) and Jacob Neufeld Teichroeb. She married John Klassen in Mexico on July 4, 2010. She was a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church and a homemaker.
Agatha Neufeld passed away at her home in Seminole Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father, Jacob Neufeld Teichroeb, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by her husband, John Klassen of Seminole; her mother, Helena Braun Guenther of Seminole; five brothers, Heinrich Neufeld and wife Susana, Diedrich Neufeld and wife Catarina, Peter Neufeld and wife Helena, all of Mexico, Franz Neufeld and wife Eva of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Jacob Neufeld of Seminole, Texas; seven sisters, Helena Woelke and husband Johan, Gertruda Giesbrecht and husband Johan, Susanna Wolf and husband Bernhard, Catarina Woelke and husband Peter, all of Mexico, Nancy Hildebrandt and husband Abe, Mary Froese and husband Johan, and Margaret Neufeld, all of Seminole.
Graveside services for Victoria Ramirez, age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Matt Sena officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ramirez was born July 28, 1947 in New Braunfels, Texas, to Mary (Nielson) and Julian Munoz. She married Pedro Ramirez in Seminole in March 20, 2000. She was a member of Kingsgate Church in Hobbs, New Mexico and had worked at Seminole Memorial Hospital in housekeeping for 15 years. Victoria was a very proud, independent woman who did not ask for help. She was a prayer warrior; she never missed going to church even on days she wasn’t feeling well. Victoria loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly; she prayed for them all daily. She was a very loving and caring woman. She raised four children pretty much on her own and often had to work multiple jobs to support them. She was the rock of the family, and her children all agreed she was the best mom ever. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers and cactus, and she loved to talk, often retelling stories. She was known as the best cook ever and even cooked for other people besides her family in Seminole.
Victoria Ramirez passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, who she cared for until the end of her life; also by one granddaughter, and one-half brother. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Ramirez of Seminole; two sons, Patrick Diaz Kennedy and wife Stephanie of Seminole, and Simon Armijo and wife April of Hobbs, New Mexico; two daughters, Anita Diaz and husband Darinel J. Magana of Seminole, and Juanita S. Kockler and husband George of Fairmont, West Virginia; one sister, Toni Rocha of Seminole; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Elisa Peters, age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Atlas Church with Pastor Jimmy Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peters was born in Mexico on May 20, 1947 to Maria (Brown) and John Fehr. She married Aron Peters in Canada on June 30, 1968. Elisa loved gardening, sewing, and never met a stranger; she was known as mom to everyone. She was a motivated and strong-willed woman.
Elisa Peters passed away at her home in Seminole on Monday, February 3, 2025. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Aron Peters of Seminole; one son, Cornell Peters and wife Aggie of Seminole; one daughter, Mary Banman of Seminole; two brothers, Nicholes Fehr and wife Betty, and Franz Fehr, both of Canada; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services for Sondra Durham, age 81 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at West Side Church of Christ with Brother Tom Keyes officiating and Brother Bernie Yedor assisting. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Durham was born on February 21, 1943 to Trulah (Patton) and Eston (Jack) Cooper. At two days old she went home to the JC and Fern Patton ranch ten miles west of Seminole. She attended schools in Seminole and soon moved next door to her soon-to-be husband; he says, “that was her big mistake.” She married Myrdise Durham in Seminole on October 19, 1965. Together they raised three good men, Mark, Wayne, and Todd. She was a talented woman who loved working with her hands, doing needle work. She was a member of Seminole Quilting Club; with her lady friends they pieced and sewed together many masterpieces. She worked as a nurse at Seminole Hospital, and in medical records. She worked as the insurance clerk for the doctors at their clinics in Seminole; she also crocheted close to over 100 afghans and gave them away to all her friends. She learned to crochet by feel when macular degeneration started taking her sight. To sum it up, she was an amazing wife, life partner to her husband, strong woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Sondra will be greatly missed.
Sondra Durham gained her wings on the morning of January 24, 2025 and is now with God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister and two nephews. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Myrdise Durham of Seminole; three sons, Mark Durham and wife Jennifer of Chino, California, Wayne Durham and wife Ulla of Taylorsville, Mississippi, and Todd Durham and wife Jonette of Lubbock, Texas; her grandchildren, Morgan Smith and husband Tyler of Chino, California, Eric Durham and wife Laura of Chino, California, Shane Preston and wife Michelle of Bentonville, Arkansas, Tandi Allred of Denton, Texas, Brian Durham of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ashley Warner and husband Jacob of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Cody Durham and wife Adrianna of Abilene, Texas, Abigail Durham, and Kate Durham, both of Vista, California, Brooke Cossey and husband Chris of Abernathy, Texas, Troy DeLauder of Valley Center, California; her great-grandchildren, Lilly, Nicole, Natalie, Violet, Tamara, Hunter, River, Hailey, Kaylee, Ella, Blair, and Sage, and yet another one will arrive in March of 2025. She is also survived by her extended family, Mark and Lana Deer and their children, Jessica, Blake Deer and wife Emma, Kelly and Mary Goldston, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
Funeral services for John Unger, age 61 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday February 1, 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.
Mr. Unger was born in Mexico on July 1, 1963 to Helena (Heinrichs) and Jacob Unger. He married Helena Knelsen in Mexico on July 25, 1982. John was a member of New Life Mennonite Church and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, attending auctions, playing dominos with his friends and family, and spending time with his grandchildren; he also enjoyed telling jokes. He loved his family and church dearly.
John Unger passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Medical City Heart and Spine Hospital in Dallas, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Helena Unger, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Helena Unger of Seminole; two sons, John Unger, Jr. and wife Susana, and Benny Unger, both of Amarillo, Texas; five daughters, Annie Rollins and husband Casey, Kristina Neal and husband Randall, both of Amarillo, Eve Giesbrecht and husband Anthony of Paris, Texas, Lisa Unger of Midland, Texas, and Sara Unger of Amarillo, Texas; six brothers, Peter Unger of Seminole, Jake Unger and wife Elizabeth of Canada, George Unger and wife Tina of Kansas, Wilhelm Unger of Canada, Abe Unger and wife Tina of Oklahoma, and Isaac Unger and wife Susana of Iowa; six sisters, Elizabeth Klassen and husband Henry, Sara Krahn, and Helen Wolfe and husband Frank, all of Canada, Nancy Ketler of Oklahoma, Susanna Peters and husband John, and Tina Peters and husband Cornelius, both of Iowa; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Paul Ray Bass, age 78 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with Pastor Gilbert Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mr. Bass was born November 9, 1946 in Corsicana, Texas to Margaret Faye (Harrold) and Charlie Ray Bass. He married Ruby Grace Burrell in Seminole on April 10, 1965. He was a Baptist and worked in the oilfield for 27 years. In 2011 he was named Gaines County Oilman of the Year. Paul was an honest, fair, loyal, and hardworking man who loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was always a faithful husband to the love of his life, Ruby, for 59 years. Paul was a comical man and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys.
Paul Bass passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his wife and family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his stepdad. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Bass of Seminole; one son, Dustin Bass of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Sandy Williams and husband Butch of Seminole, and Dina Riley and fiancé Paul Chambers of Dallas, Texas; his doggy daughter, Sparkle; two brothers, Mike Bass of Irving, Texas, and Jay Bass and wife Lauri of Corsicana, Texas; one sister, Michelle Smith and husband Harvey of Waxahachie, Texas; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services for Lidia Martinez, age 49 of Lubbock, Texas and formerly of Seminole, will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Gaines County Cemetery with Pastor Skip Rogers officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas. Her children have lovingly provided the following obituary.
Lidia Martinez was born in Seminole, Texas on September 15, 1975 to San Juana Aguilera and Salvador Martinez. Lidia was very eccentric and outgoing even though she couldn’t move around much. She was a person full of kindness and humor that most people didn’t find funny. You could talk with her about any topic, and she would be interested, even if everyone else thought it was uninteresting. She was an extraordinary mother who raised her children to have great morals and ethics that most people have forgotten. Lidia was always one to spoil her loved ones. She was the best friend you could never imagine, no matter who you were or what past you had, she would treat everyone equal. She hated feet being cold. She loved collecting anything and everything, no matter what the category or theme, and loved cloudy days full of thunder and lightning, easing her to sleep at night. She showed much love and kindness towards people who were not accepted no matter where they came from, she would accept who they were, regardless of their past. She always looked at both sides of an argument. Lidia Martinez was the strongest, bravest, most unique person in the entire world. She was the strongest warrior to walk this earth, and that will live on through the hearts and souls she showed love to.
Lidia Martinez passed away at her home in Lubbock on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She is survived by her companion, Eddie Ontiveros of Lubbock, Texas; one son, Andrew Ontiveros of Lubbock; one daughter, Isabella Ontiveros of Lubbock; her mother, San Juana Aguilera of Andrews, Texas; her father, Salvador Martinez of Denver City, Texas; and four sisters, Rachel Odasso and husband Gary of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Amy Regalado and husband Rene of Denver City, and Gina Martinez and husband Jason, and Damaris Martinez, both of Midland, Texas.
Memorial services for Benjamin “Tony” Haboush, age 86 of Seagraves, Texas, will be held January 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Denver City, Texas with Pastor Kyle Streun 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. Prior to the services there will be a luncheon held at 11:45 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Mr. Haboush was born October 5, 1938 in Somerville, Massachusetts, to Jesse (Harnden) and Badwany Haboush. He married Delores Freeman in San Diego, California on October 8, 1965. What an adventure they had, with her four little ones, and three of his own and one between them. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and son. Their life together traveled many paths and held true and exciting adventures for all, returning home to Texas in the early ‘90s. Tony was forever a faithful Marine, serving our country honorably for nine years. He loved our great state of Texas, the Dallas Cowboys, and old western movies. He looked forward to the Freeman reunion each year and enjoyed visiting with both young and old. He was a long-haul truck driver by definition; he trucked across the entire United States and into Canada, retiring at the age of 73 Tony had a deep love and appreciation for Harleys and enjoyed years of outings and events, going on his last ride at the age of 83. That wasn’t the only thing. Tony loved to ride. He enjoyed riding their horses and even brought them here to Texas from California. He was an avid animal lover but loved his Dobermans best. Above all else, Tony loved his wife, kids, and grandchildren, and he never stopped giving up the fight to make their lives better, even in the worst of times. He was a proud Marine, family man, and a hard worker in everything he did. He made friends, not enemies and had a quiet strength that everyone could see. He was a good man, and a great father. Tony was the best he could be and will be missed by so many.
Tony Haboush passed away at his home in Seagraves, Texas on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Delores, in 2018; three sons, John Rory Anderson, Ronnie Paul Anderson, and Michael Thomas King; one brother, Charlie Haboush; and one great-granddaughter, Rey’Anna Jackson. He is survived by one son, Nick King and wife Cheryl of Mesquite, Texas; four daughters, Debbie Gilliam and husband J.W. of McCamey, Texas, Lorrie Crowe and husband Art of Midland, Texas, Angela Burrough and husband Keith of Groesbeck, Texas, and Karen Davidson and husband Richard of Hutto, Texas; one sister, Beverly Dedera of Springfield, Oregon; 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Elisabeth Groening, age 69 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Sunday, December 5, 2025 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. Groening was born in Mexico on August 23, 1955 to Helena (Thiessen) and Abram Reimer. She married Peter Groening in Mexico on June 26, 1977. She was a homemaker and a member of Reinlander Mennonite Church.
Elisabeth Groening passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Groening in 1992; one daughter, Lena Groening in 1979; one sister, and one brother. She is survived by five sons, David Groening, Abram Groening and wife Elizabeth, Peter Groening and wife Anna, Jacob Groening, and Johnny Groening, all of Seminole, Texas; five brothers, Abram Reimer of Canada, Cornelius Reimer of Mexico, Jacob Reimer and wife Sara of Mexico, Peter Reimer and wife Helena of Canada, and Heinrich and wife Maria of Mexico; two sisters, Maria Krahn and husband Johan of Mexico, and Anna Dyck and husband Jacob of Canada; four granddaughters, and seven grandsons.
Memorial services for Mike Kelly, Jr., age 65 of Midland Texas, will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Boyer Funeral Home with Jim Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.
Mr. Kelly was born April 30, 1959 in Sonora, Texas to Margaret Mary (Fay) and Mike Kelly, Sr. Mike was a roughneck in the oilfield and a farmer for many years. Mike was a sports enthusiast who loved and participated in football in his high school years. His fondness for rodeos, bull riding, fishing, and hunting exhibited a strong competitive spirit.
Mike Kelly, Jr. passed away on November 22, 2024 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by one brother. He is survived by five daughters, April Kelly Prince of Midland, Ecko Reyna and husband Esiquio of Midland, Sandy Resendez and husband Michael of Seminole, Texas, Crystal Kelly and John Raymond Cazares of Midland, and Danielle Diaz and husband Anthony of Fort Lupton, Colorado; three brothers, David Kelly of Seminole, Daniel Kelly of Odessa, Texas, and Brad Brandon Kelly of Seminole; three sisters, Georgia Kelley and husband Donnie of Oklahoma, Tena Kelly of Seminole, and Angel Kelly of Seminole; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Donna Hice, age 77 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Stewart officiating and Pastor Easton Elrod assisting. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Portales Children’s Home 1356 New Mexico 236, Portales NM 88130.
Mrs. Hice was born February 5, 1947 in Portales, New Mexico to Imogene (Maness) and D.W. Johnson. She married John Hice in Lovington, New Mexico on November 23, 1967. She loved gardening, decorating, and shopping; most of all she loved being with her family.
Donna Hice passed away November 27, 2024 at her home in Seminole. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, John Hice of Seminole, Texas; one son, Wesley Hice and wife Whitney of Seminole, Texas; two daughters, Kristie Elrod and husband Michael Harlan, and Heather Cottrell and husband Doyle, both of Seminole, Texas; two sisters, Pam Worrell of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas and Tami Ebert of Hobbs, New Mexico; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Alicia Ontiveros, age 81 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Wednesday December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Joseph Thanavelil officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ontiveros was born April 18, 1943 in Mexico to Eloisa (Hernandez) and Jesus Anchondo. She loved farm work and working outdoors. She was a terrific cook and very strong willed, and she had a great sense of humor.
Alicia Ontiveros passed away on November 28, 2024 at her home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one grandson and two great-grandsons. She is survived by her husband, Juan Ontiveros of Seminole, Texas; two sons, Jesus Ontiveros of Mexico and Juan L. Ontiveros of Odessa, Texas; four daughters, Maria Carrillo and husband Miguel of Seminole, Texas, Ana Moncayo and husband Felix of Seminole, Texas, Carmen Gutierrez and husband Johnny of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Yolanda Ontiveros of Seminole, Texas; one brother, Socorro Anchondo and wife Elida of Mexico; three sisters, Josefa Alvidrez of Mexico, Velia Balderrama of Mexico, and Aurora Villar of California; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Annie Enns, 4 months of Seminole, will be held Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Reinlander Mennonite Church with Pastor Juan Loewen officiating. Burial will follow at Reinlander Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.
Annie Enns was born on July 27, 2024 to Eva (Wolfe) and Jacob Enns Fehr, and she passed away November 29, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Jacob and Eva Enns of Seminole, Texas; two brothers, Cornelio and Pedro Enns of Seminole, Texas; two sisters, Helena and Justina Enns of Seminole, Texas; paternal grandparents, Abram Enns and wife Susana of Mexico, and maternal grandparents, Bernhard Wolf and wife Justina of Mexico.
Funeral services for Jackie Ray Wheeler, age 88 of Andrews, Texas, will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Wesleyan Grace Church at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gil Ramirez officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas. His family has lovingly provided the following obituary.
Jackie Ray Wheeler was born on April 17, 1936 in Weatherford, Texas to Chester and Vivian Wheeler, and he passed away on November 30, 2024, surrounded by family at Permian Residential Care Center in Andrews, Texas. Jack lived a life full of adventure, hard work, and deep devotion to his family and friends.
On December 24, 1953, he married the love of his life, Glenda Collins, beginning a beautiful partnership that would leave a lasting legacy. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Vivian; his beloved wife, Glenda; one son, David Wheeler; one brother, Jimmy Lee Wheeler, and one sister, Joan Esparza; one grandson, Jeremy Aulds; and several faithful four-legged companions who were part of his journey.
He is survived by a large and loving family, including sisters, Joyce Coon and Janice Osborn, and one brother, Johnny Wheeler. His children, Susy Aulds and husband Mike, Jackie Minter, Danny Wheeler and wife Mary, and Hope Day and husband Shawn, carry forward his memory with pride. Jack was also a proud grandfather to Shawn and Priscilla Aulds of Lamesa, Chris Aulds of Odessa, Jack and Ashlie Wheeler of Lubbock, Carly and Teri French of Seminole, Cara and Jacob Ramirez of Andrews, Josh and Leslie Wheeler of Huntsville, Alabama, and Sarah and Chris Brown of Huntsville, Alabama. Additionally he is lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.
Jack spent much of his career as a welder in the oilfields of Denver City, Texas. In the late 1980s, he and Glenda relocated to Possum Kingdom Lake, where he continued his craft, building boat docks that became a vital part of the community. His dedication to his work reflected his strength and resourcefulness, traits that defined him throughout his life. During his younger years, Jack had a deep love for riding horses. He was known to ride them all over Yoakum County, becoming a familiar and spirited figure in the community. He shared this passion with his children, hauling them to rodeos and supporting their participation in bull riding, barrel racing, and pole bending. Those days were filled with laughter, adventure, and a shared love for the rodeo way of life. Jack’s hobbies brought him immense joy. An avid fisherman, shuffleboard enthusiast, and lover of the open road, he spent his younger years traveling the United States on his motorcycle, camping under the stars, and rafting rivers. In retirement, Jackie found his greatest happiness in spending time with his family, creating memories that will be cherished forever. His life was a testament to resilience, love, and adventure. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jackie Ray Wheeler will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him. His stories, laughter, and enduring spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.