All Obituaries

Santos G. Leal of Seguin, Texas passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on September 7, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Santos was born on June 1, 1929, to Santiago and Louisa Garcia and married her beloved husband Eliseo Leal at the age of 13. Together they had 6 beautiful children. In addition to her parents and husband, Santos was preceded in death by her two sons, Jose Ramon Leal and Benito Leal Sr. She is survived by her daughter Diana Gil (Alfred); son Roberto Leal; son Ruben Leal...

Connie Sue Skaggs passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 64. She was the daughter of Clifton and Judy Letbetter. She was born in Houston, Texas and passed away at Christus Santa Rosa in New Braunfels, Texas. She is preceded in death by both her father and her mother; her brother, Rickie Letbetter and her first husband, Charles Remines. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, William Earl Skaggs; her stepchildren, Velma Sue Richardson, Tiffany Skaggs and Samantha...

Mason Bobby Wade Tettleton, age 21, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was born on June 6, 2001, in Scottsdale, Arizona to Maria Herrera Tettleton and Del Dwight Tettleton. He is preceded by his father, Del Dwight Tettleton. Mason will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Maria Herrera Tettleton; his sister, Alainah Herrera; his brothers, Hunter Jones and Ryan Tettleton; grandparents, Rudy and Oralia Herrera, grandmother, Barbara Lines; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Today I am honoring the memory of Don H. Laughery, Jr.  1951-2014 There are so many things to remember about him. There's always a story to tell and hearing them is a joy for the heart and soul. These memories are in recognition of Don’s personality and his many talents in Military and Civilian life. He brought warmth and awe to those who knew him with his courage, love, wit, humor, comfort and advice. These words apply to his loved ones and friends. We all wish for that...

Christine ‘Cookie’ Hill age 63 of Seguin, left this world on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Pflugerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville Texas. She was born in Starkville, MS on November 11, 1958. Cookie ‘Songbird and Snowbird loved life and simple things brought her joy. She was fierce and fiery. She was a protective soul and loved to draw, draft poems, read, and listen to music. She will be remembered for her stubborn but loving and kind personality. Her...

Rev. Camillo Botello, Jr, age 61, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Fr. Camillo was born in Beeville, Texas on November 16, 1960, to Camillo Botello, Sr and Sophia Yzaguirre. He had 6 siblings. He is preceded in death by his father and mother and 3 siblings. He is survived by 3 siblings, Mary Cuellar, Sylvia Garcia, and Gilberto Botello. Fr. Camillo served in several parishes in the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Diocese of Brownsville. Visitation for Fr. Camillo will be held...

Juan Castillo Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022, at the age of 78. He was born on February 23, 1944, to Brigida (Sanchez) and Manuel Castillo in Gonzales, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; his wife whom he married on April 24, 1965, Maria Casarez Castillo who passed away on March 29, 2009; daughter, Carolina Castillo; brothers, Manuel Castillo Jr., Ben Castillo and Domingo Castillo, and sister, Juanita Hernandez. Left to cherish his memory...

Betty Jean Fortezzo of Seguin, Texas was wrapped in the loving arms of the Lord on August 27, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born on June 25, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Technical High School. She was the first female computer analyst at Mutual of Omaha and was very proud of the antique store that she owned with her family. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1990s where she was a devout member of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.   Betty was a loving...

James Walter Wade passed away from a short illness on August 22, 2022, at his home in Seguin, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born on February 16, 1941, in Clinton, Tennessee. James was born and raised in Tennessee until he graduated Norris high school in Clinton Tennessee then joined the Air Force at age 18 and served his country honorably for 22 years. During this time, he married the love of his life Judy and raised his son. James did 3 overseas tours during his service in the Air...

Armando Hernandez, known to family and friends as “Mondi,” was called Home to the Lord on August 20, 2022, at the age of 55. He was born on September 14, 1966, in Seguin, Texas to Eliobardo “Valdo” Hernandez and Josie Bueno Hernandez.   Mondi was one of a kind. He loved with his whole heart. He was so humble with a heart of gold. He was the King of Dad jokes and always made everyone around him laugh. He loved to spend time with all of his family including...