Sandra Darlene Seay
October 20, 1946
June 20, 2025
Today we celebrate Sandra Darlene Seay, 79, of Bryan, Texas. Sandy was born on October 20, 1946 in Galveston, TX and lost her battle with leukemia on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy left behind a legacy of love, strength, humor and generosity. Sandy never met a stranger as her innate nature led her to strike up a conversation with anyone. Her spirit of resilience and kindness will live on in all who knew and loved her. Sandy will be deeply missed and continuously celebrated. Sandy is survived by her devoted husband, Allen Brown Seay, her five beloved daughters, Dona Kruse and husband Happy, Debra Brown, Jennifer Plunkett and husband Vince, Laura Bank and husband Eric, Amy Chambless and husband Jason, her seven cherished grandchildren Keagan, Ben, Abby, Selah, Izzy, Eli and Mary, her brother Mike Pearson and wife Dale, stepsiblings Jack Foreman and Mary Jane Shuster. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Sandy’s name to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, or a platelet or blood donation at your local blood bank. Contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or MDAnderson.org/Gifts. Please join us in celebrating Sandy’s life on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Church at Five Points, 9267 FM 2549, Bryan, TX 77808. Celebration of Life to begin at 12:00 in the Sanctuary with reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. The family requests that guests wear bright, celebratory colors, to honor Sandy’s life, especially representations of the wildflowers that Sandy loved so much.
Manuel Luna Magallanes
March 29, 1938
June 19, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Manuel Luna Magallanes of Hearne, Texas at the age 87 on June 19, 2025. Manuel was born on March 29, 1938 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Victor Magallanes Alvarez and Mercedes Luna del Real. Manuel was a farmer for 44.5 years before joining the Hearne Housing Authority from 2005 to 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Aleman Magallanes; his parents Victor Magallanes Alvarez and Mercedes Luna del Real; two brothers Margarito Magallanes Luna and Ramon Magallanes Luna; and two sisters Teresa Magallanes Luna and Amelia Magallanes Luna. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Santos and Maria Cruz, of Hearne, Texas; his son David Magallanes Sr. of Bryan, Texas; and his brother Vicente Magallanes Luna of Stockton, California. Manuel had four grandchildren, Santos Manuel and Samantha Cruz of Point Comfort, Texas; Jose Felix and Vanessa Cruz of Hearne, Texas; Victor Francisco Cruz and Kimberly Miller of Denver, Colorado; and David Lopez Magallanes Jr. and Kiarelys Colon Martinez of Bryan, Texas. Manuel had five great grandchildren Lauren Renee Cruz, Tegann Silvas, and Noxx Trevino of Point Comfort, Texas; Santiago Aleman Magallanes Colon of Bryan, Texas; and Vincent Anthony Cruz of Hearne, Texas. Manuel had many friends and was loved and revered in his community. He was an active member and volunteer in his church. Manuel was quick to offer help and made countless friends through his big smile, light humor, and captivating storytelling. He enjoyed dominos, live music, and jaripeos. Manuel never met a stranger and could always be found striking up a conversation around town. We would like to thank all of the family and friends, both near and far, for your support during this difficult time. Thank you to the residents and staff at Crossroads Nursing and Rehab in Hearne, Texas and Crestview Unity in Bryan, Texas for your love and care during his stay. We also extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Traditions Hospice in Bryan, Texas for caring for Manuel in his final days.
