Drowning Victims Being Remembered Families of Kendrick, Villanueva Seeking Community Support
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1 www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 3TODAY DAY THURSDAYFORECASTFRIDAY 93/72 93/72 91/70 WED PROUDLY PRESENTED BY: Legend Plumbing & Rooter JUNE 16, 2021 830-303-3335 Lic # ML-16126 Volume 56 l Number 110 The Voice 830-379-2234 of Seguin TODAY Drowning victims being remembered Families of Kendrick, Villanueva seeking community support Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of a man and woman who tragically drowned Sunday while swimming at the FM 1117 bridge at the Guadalupe River. The bodies of Cassandra “CJ” Kendrick, 22, of Seguin and Victor Villanueva, 30, of New Braunfels were recovered late Sunday and Monday respectively by emergency rescue teams. Kendrick, described as a “good Samaritan” by the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office, reportedly went under after helping to rescue Villanueva’s children who had drifted away from a small island located in that area. Kendrick’s aunt, Donna Boe, says her niece jumped into action after hearing Villanueva’s cry for help. She says by the time she managed to pull out the last child to safety, her head had already gone under and so had Villanueva. It was until after three hours later that Kendrick’s body was recovered. Villanueva wasn’t found until the following day just before 3 p.m. Drowning, pg 3. Cassandra “CJ” Kendrick, courtesy Donna Boe. Victor Villanueva, courtesy GoFundMe page. Helping you find the right house to call HOME. Gerard Lopez 830-491-4295 2 NEWS www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 Seguin PD still seeking robbery suspect IN CUSTODY WANTED Atseko Factor Andre Dupree Jack Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- One of the two robbery suspects wanted of prescription medication and currency were also taken. in connection with a series of armed robberies at local and During the course of these investigations, detectives learned area pharmacies has turned himself into the Seguin Police of similar pharmacy robberies that occurred in Pleasanton, Department. Texas on Oct. 31, 2020, and an attempted armed robbery in On Friday, the Seguin PD announced that it was working in Sealy, Texas on Feb. 12, 2021. conjunction with the Pleasanton Police Department and Sealy The other suspect identified in the investigation was Atseko Police Department, in apprehending two suspects that had been Factor, 37. identified. Photos of those men were shared with area media Of these two men, it was learned Sunday that Factor, known outlets and via social media. to have lived in both San Antonio and Houston had turned Police first identified Andre Dupree Jack, AKA “Dupree”, himself into authorities. 38, as the man who robbed the 10-Minute Pharmacy in Seguin Seguin PD officials say this case continues to be an active on Saturday, May 8, 2021. On that day at approximately 9:45 am, investigation. The remaining suspect is considered armed and the suspect entered the pharmacy with a handgun, demanding dangerous. More arrests are anticipated as are additional charges. drugs and money. Anyone with information on the location of Andre A few months earlier on Dec. 14, 2020, at approximately 9:45 “Dupree” Jack is encouraged to call the Guadalupe County Crime am, Jack and two other suspects robbed the Seguin Pharmacy Stoppers at (830) - 401-2360. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is located in the 200 block E. Court Street. In both robberies, the being offered for information leading to the arrest or grand jury victims/store employees were tied up. An undisclosed amount indictment in this case. Callers will remain anonymous. 3 NEWS www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 Drowning, continued. more but she is a veteran,” said Boe. Boe says she admits her family went back and forth on whether Boe says her family isn’t surprised by her actions and her to share this personal tragedy with the media. However, she says by willingness to help someone else. the next day, they all knew that it was important for them to share “We really want people to know who she was, who didn’t get the who she was and not allow others to see her only as a victim. chance to get to know her -- to get the chance to know who she was “She is an absolute hero, and you know what if anyone of us and that’s where we are really, really focused on that because it wasn’t ever had a chance especially me or anybody go out of this world, just some girl, a random act, she was just a good person all the way we’ve always said ‘oh, God, there is only a couple of different around every single day of her life,” said Boe. ways but being a hero, that just tops it and she’s been a part of that Kendrick’s family is currently seeking donations to help cover conversation before. She knows -- all the way around, a wonderful funeral arrangements. A GoFundMe account has been established. young lady. You won’t find anybody say a single thing about her Boe says anything that anyone can contribute will be appreciated. that would ever be negative. She is just a 100 percent an amazing The Seguin Daily News has also reached out to family and person,” said Boe. friends of Villanueva. They say the family is not quite ready to Boe says when it came to Kendrick, everything was about family talk about their loss and Villanueva’s own efforts to save his sons. and living her life to the fullest. However, they have begun to mobilize several efforts to also raise “Nothing really ever got to her, nothing really ever stresses her money for his wife Norma Moon and their four children who are out. She never got upset or angry. I don’t think really hardly ever now left to pick up the pieces. and if she did, she was just so mellow. She’s very very laid back, a In addition to a GoFundMe account in Villanueva’s name, the very sweet girl. Every time, she’d see any of us, it was always a hug, family is planning a beef enchilada plate sale on Saturday, June 26 always a hug. She got medically discharged from the United States from noon to 4 p.m. at 822 Schumacher Dr. in New Braunfels. Plates Air Force and that really kind of broke her heart. She wanted to do which are $10 will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. 4 www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 It’sIt’s BACK!BACK! WHEN: Friday, July 2, 2021 Bust out your lawn 6 pm to 10 pm chairs Seguin! Its time WHERE: to celebrate July 4th Seguin Central Park with family-friendly entertainment, food, With musical drinks & LIVE MUSIC! entertainment by Special Thanks to our event Sponsors: 5 SPORTS www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 Fourteen Texas Lutheran Bulldogs named to SCAC All- Sportsmanship Teams The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced its 13th annual All-Sportsmanship teams. A total of 144 student-athletes, including 14 Texas Lutheran University student- athletes, were selected to the 2020-21 squad in the league’s 19 sponsored sports. TLU All-Sportsmanship honorees included: Jackie Garcia (San Antonio/ Cornerstone Christian) in women’s cross country and in women’s track & field, Matthew Hickey (Klein/Klein Collins) for baseball, Caleb Lister (Baytown/ Baytown Christian) for men’s basketball, Olivia Balderas (San Antonio/Incarnate Word HS) for women’s basketball, Kevin Vazquez-Arredondo (Del Valle/Del Valle) for men’s cross country, Nathan Haley (Richmond/Foster) for men’s golf, Audre Garza (New Braunfels/Canyon) for women’s golf, Bailey Hudgeons (Dripping Springs/Dripping Springs) for softball, Mitchell Long (Round Rock/ Round Rock) for men’s soccer, Raquel Morris (San Antonio/Johnson) for women’s soccer, Matthew Stephenson (Wharton/Wharton) for men’s tennis, Mary Eby (Rockport/Rockport-Fulton) for women’s tennis, Zachary Herman (Austin/Lake Travis) for men’s track & field, and Cailey Young (New Braunfels/ hammer throw and shot put). TLU’s honorees included nine in the fall of 2008, the SCAC has New Braunfels) for women’s volleyball. Lister is a two-time honoree for seniors (Lister, Balderas, Garcia, recognized over 1,945 student-athletes Bulldogs who doubled as SCAC All-Sportsmanship in men’s basketball, Haley, Long, Young, Eby, Stephenson, who each, in his or her own way, has All-Conference and All-Sportsmanship and Haley is a two-time award winner in and Morris), three freshmen (Garza, displayed the league’s core belief in the award winners this year were: Lister men’s golf. Hudgeons, and Herman), one junior value of honorable conduct. (Honorable Mention), Haley (First Eby is a two-time honoree in (Hickey), and one sophomore (Vazquez- Each head coach was asked to Team and SCAC individual men’s golf women’s tennis, and Young is a two- Arredondo). elect one member from his or her team champion), Hudgeons (Honorable time recipient of the award in women’s Since the inaugural All- who exhibited good sportsmanship Mention), and Herman (All-SCAC in volleyball. Sportsmanship teams were honored throughout the season. 6 www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 BUSINESS Local businesses CCONNECTIONONNECTION serving ALL your needs! Call 830-379-2234 to get your business CONNECTED! 7 VITAL STATISTICS www.SEGUINTODAY.com WED. June 16, 2021 SCHIEVELBEIN Anna Marie Schievelbein, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on June 10, 2021. Anna Marie was born on July 15, 1936 in New Braunfels, Texas, to Nora (Henk) and Erhard Reininger. Anna Marie grew up in the Barbarossa area with her 12 brothers and sisters.