"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Guy Malcolm Kitchen

October 9, 1957 – September 12, 2025

Guy Malcolm Kitchen, loving husband, father, Grandpa and Pee-Paw, passed away at his home in San Antonio, Texas, on September 12, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with FTD/ALS. He faced this cruel disease with the same grit, humor, and determination that defined every part of his life—living fully, loving deeply, and giving 100% until the very end.

Guy was born October 9, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas, to Leo and Doris (Thompson) Kitchen. He grew up in Bulverde and attended Canyon High School, where he ran track and played football. A talented athlete, he became the starting quarterback as a sophomore and later made history as the first quarterback at Smithson Valley High School when it opened in 1976—scoring the school's very first touchdown. Though a knee injury cut short his playing career, he remained a proud Canyon Cougar and SV Ranger throughout his life. In 2002, he was honored as an Outstanding Comal ISD Graduate.

On February 5, 1983, Guy married the love of his life, Sheri Livingston. Together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. They raised three sons—Malcolm, Dustin, and Beau—at their homestead, the K5 Ranch, in Bulverde. Guy took pride in raising his boys to be good men, grounded in kindness, integrity, and hard work. He taught them to give a firm handshake, be men of their word, and to always give 100%. Those same lessons are now carried forward by his grandchildren.

Guy's work ethic was unmatched. After founding Hill Country Construction, he joined Arnold Refrigeration, Inc. (ARI) in 1987, where he worked in the field, transitioned into sales, and eventually joined the ownership team in 2017. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to found K5 Ranch whitetail deer breeding in 2006, which he operated until 2021.

Faith, family, friendships, and community defined Guy's life. He and Sheri devoted countless hours to church youth programs, coaching sports, 4H and Ag programs, booster clubs, and more. Always the first to show up and the last to leave, Guy had a smile, a helping hand, and a kind word for everyone. His good looks, dimples, humor, and presence could light up a room. He was remembered not only as a loyal friend, but also as a mentor and a positive influence in the lives of so many, always encouraging others to do their best and believe in themselves.

His proudest moments were the simple ones: his marriage of 42 years to Sheri, the births of his three sons, and the joy of his grandchildren. He cherished hunting and fishing trips, snow skiing, lake days, and, of course, Ranger Football. Even during his illness, he celebrated one of his greatest joys on December 21, 2024, when Smithson Valley Rangers finally captured the State Championship title—a bucket-list moment that filled his heart.

Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Doris Kitchen. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Sheri Livingston Kitchen; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm and Lynette, Dustin and Abril, Beau and Sarah; grandchildren Rileigh, Tristan, Cole, Madeline, Skeet, Sloane, Miles, Rylan, Kash, and Blair; stepmother, Dorothy Kitchen; sister, Cindy Henk (Rusty); parents-in-law, Lee and Sharon Livingston; sister-in-law, Lori Livingston Gallaway (Ray); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia with Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) on August 13, 2024, Guy accepted this challenge as he did all things—in faith and with strength. The Kitchen family is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of friends, family, ARI, the Canyon Cougar and SV Ranger communities, Senior Buddies, Trinity Hospice, Team Gleason, The Biggs Institute and TRIBU.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church, 2154 Loop 337, New Braunfels, Texas, on Thursday, Sept 18.  Family to receive guests starting at 1:00 pm with service beginning at 2:00 pm, and public reception to follow at Oakwood.  In honor of Guy's legacy, the family requests celebratory attire: Born Again White, Canyon Cougar Red, SV Ranger Blue, or ARI Blue.

Through faith we fight, and through love we endure. #K5Strong

Memorial contributions may be sent to:

·         Team Gleason Foundation – https://teamgleason.org

·         Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases – https://biggsinstitute.org

·         The ALS Association – https://als.org

·         Oakwood Baptist Church – https://oakwoodnb.com

Guestbook and condolences at www.doeppenschmidtfuneralhome.com