Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Julius Andrew Schwartz, Jr., affectionately known as “Shorty” or “Jewels,” surrounded by his loving family and friends, made his way home, after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023.  Julius was born first of five children to Laura Nell Bible Schwartz and Julius Andrew Schwartz, Sr., in Georgetown, Texas, on October 5, 1947. When he was...

Jan 16, 2023

Stella Marciel Matlock, 82, was born on November 13,1940 in Austin, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her home in Manor on January 15, 2023.

Stella lived in Manor most of her life and was well known many for her kind ways and giving nature. She was known to frequent Food Pantry places and Food...

Jan 15, 2023

Robert Preston Cherry II,62, of Manor, Texas passed Sunday, January 15th, 2023, from a long battle with a terminal illness in which he bravely fought.

Throughout his life Bob was a loving son, husband, father, grandpa, and friend. He was actively working at the Austin Police Department and was also a dental technician previously and a pastor...

Jan 15, 2023

Carl Scott, 82, of Tomball, passed away Sunday evening, January 15, 2023.  Family and friends will gather for a Visitation at Eternal Faith Baptist Chruch of Manor  on Monday, January 23rd  from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  A Life Well Lived Celebration will be conducted at 2:00 PM with Pastor Wes Hodges, presiding.  Interment will follow at Manor Cemetery.

Jan 15, 2023

Katherine Walker, 68, of Elgin, passed away Sunday evening, January 15, 2023.  Family and friends will gather for a Visitation at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Chruch on Saturday, January 21st from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at 3:00 PM with Reverend Steven Ward presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Jan 13, 2023

Gary Gene Higdon , 65, of Elgin, passed away Friday evening, January 13, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1957, to William and Alice Higdon in Victoria, Texas.

Gary was united in Holy Matrimony to Cassandra Lynn Green on April 25, 1981. This union was blessed with two girls, Elizabeth, and Victoria.

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Jan 10, 2023

Maria Faustina Martinez Montes De Oca, 87, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jan 8, 2023

Alexander Pena, 68, of Austin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Family and friends will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home from 1:00 PM unitl 2:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Jan 3, 2023

Esther Lopez Sosa, 34, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Family and friends will gather at the Family residence for a Visitation on Thursday, January 12th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop on Friday, January 13th at 1:00 PM with Father Ramiro presiding.  Inurnment will be...

Jan 2, 2023

James Robert Brown

Age 84 ● Austin, TX

James Robert Brown – Jim – husband, father, grandfather, friend, musician, and engineer, died peacefully on January 2, 2023 in Round Rock, TX.  He was just shy of his 85th birthday.

Jim was...

Jan 2, 2023

Lana Elaine Schorr Guckian, of Elgin, Texas passed away in the morning, January 2, 2023, at 55 years of age. Lana was born on March 30, 1967, in Austin, Texas to Lowell and Georgia Schorr. Lana’s lived most of her life in Elgin, Texas area. She attended Elgin schools, graduating from Elgin High with the Class of ’85. While...

Jan 1, 2023

Frances Ruth Beerwinkle, 93, of Round Rock, passed away Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jan 1, 2023

Jack Winfred Tingle, 96, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Jack was born in Elgin, on November 16, 1926, to Grace Stanfield Tingle and John Earl Tingle, Sr.  He grew up and attended school in Elgin.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines, then transferred to the U.S. Airforce.  Jack was honorably discharged and...

Jan 1, 2023

Karla Janett Sanchez Molina, 26, of Austin, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Family and Friends will gather for a visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  A Celebration of Karla's life will be conducted at 2:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Jan 1, 2023

Nathaniel "Nate" Isiah Nash, 20, of Round Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, January 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Nates life will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 AM.  Inurnment will be private.

Dec 30, 2022

Sofia Vera, 19, of Elgin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home, for Visitation, Monday, January 9th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10th at 10:00 AM with Father...

Dec 29, 2022

Faye Irene Creppon, 92, of Tomball, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2022.  Faye was born to John William Grimes and Kay Ashenfelter, on November 11, 1930. When Faye entered this world, she brought light into it; and that light will forever shine in everyone’s heart who knew and loved her.  After graduating from St. John School of...

Dec 24, 2022

Our dear mother Estela Cantù Acosta sadly passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, at the age of 83. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always there when we needed her. This is a tremendous loss to the entire family, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew...

Dec 20, 2022

Josef Krankel was a man who pursued, and attained, his dreams. He literally soared to the heavens, having flown a starfighter jet into the stratosphere, then returned to the earth, becoming a farmer later in life. His family was fortunate to come along for much of the ride.

Josef Conrad Krankel was born on November 9, 1935,...

Dec 20, 2022

Christian Covarrubias, 24, of Austin, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Santa Barbara Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 28th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Graveside service will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery on Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow.