New Braunfels Herald Obituary

So, you’re flipping through the New Braunfels Herald, maybe looking for weekend plans or a taco review, and you land on the obituary page. Don’t skip it! I know, it sounds like a bummer, but trust me—it’s the original social media feed, and its stories are way better than your cousin’s vacation photos. Think of it as the town’s retirement party, but with more tissue paper and less awkward small talk.

These little life capsules are remarkably uplifting. You’ll find a woman who taught kindergarten for 40 years and still had patience for glue sticks. Or a guy who, according to his family, “could fix anything with duct tape and a good joke.” My personal favorite? The one noting, “He never met a barbecue joint he didn’t like.” Honestly, that’s a life goal right there. The Herald obituaries remind us that every person left a spectacularly odd, wonderful footprint—even if it was just a sweaty handprint on a river float.

Here’s a pro tip: read the “in lieu of flowers” section. It’s a peek into their soul. One might say, “Send a donation to the local animal shelter, or just go pet your dog.” Brilliant. Another might request, “In memory of Bob, please eat a kolache and listen to Willie Nelson.” Done and done. It’s like a cheerful, posthumous to-do list from a friend you never met.

So next time you’re in the checkout line or waiting for coffee, give the obituaries a glance. You’ll find honest, funny, heart-tugging proof that life, even the messy, ordinary parts, is a beautiful thing. And remember: your own story is still being written. So go ahead—live in a way that makes the New Braunfels Herald obituary writer wish they could be at your party. Now go eat that kolache. 🥟