Obituaries

Jun 19, 2025

Juan Antonio Maravilla Vigil, 64, of Austin, formerly of El Salvador, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025.  Family and Friends will gather to Pray the Holy Rosary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, August 16th at 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM with Father Paul presiding.  Christian Burial will follow at...

Jun 19, 2025

Jose “Joe” Luis Garcia was born on October 22, 1959, in Abilene, Tx. He was the third child of Juan and Manuela Garcia of Woodstock, Illinois. The family lived on a ranch in Talpa, Texas. In the Spring of 1960, the family moved to the Circle N Dairy in LaVernia, Texas, where he spent most of his childhood years. In...

Jun 18, 2025

Remidias Nunez, 79, of Taylor passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Family and Friends will gather for Funeral Services, at Primera Iglesia Bautista of Taylor, Monday, June 30th at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Adam Gusman presiding.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.  

Jun 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Rose Erickson (DOD: June 17, 2025)

Carolyn Rose Erickson (Née Fullerton, formerly Rutledge) of Bastrop, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2025, at Beacon Hospice House in Round Rock, Texas.

Born on November 1, 1933, in Warren, Arkansas, Carolyn embarked on a life filled with love and dedication. She married James F. Rutledge at Bartow Air...

Jun 15, 2025

Irene Nunez Ubias of Elgin passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Elgin, Texas, on March 27, 1949, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Irene will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and her unwavering dedication to her family. She had an exceedingly kind, thoughtful, and...

Jun 13, 2025

Jacob "Jake" Paul Anderson, 41, of Midway, Texas passed away Friday, June 13, 2025.  Services are currently pending.

Jun 13, 2025

Con profundo pesar y pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Emiliano Isaac Contreras, quien nos dejó demasiado pronto con solo 1 año de edad, el viernes 13 de junio de 2025. Le sobreviven su mamá y su papá, Bertha Nohemí Paz Catellanos Ricardo Contreras González.

Familiares y amigos se reunirán para el velorio en la Funeraria Elgin, el martes 17...

Jun 12, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

Tommy Jack Harris, born on July 8, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Elgin, Texas. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and resilience that will forever be cherished by his family and friends.

Tommy served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1969. After his military service, he moved from New Mexico...

2025

Margaret “Maggie” Eva Borchardt, born Margaret Eva Davis in Amite, LA, passed away suddenly of natural causes on June 8, 2025, in her home in Taylor, TX. She was 68 years old. Maggie was survived by her children Chatta Brescher, Mary Dudley, and Joe Borchardt. Her son Jeremy Brescher passed away in 2009. "Grandma Maggie" had 5 grandchildren: Taylor, Chelsea,...

Jun 4, 2025

In Memoriam: Ervin Lee “Spudnik” Becker

1939 ~ 2025

Ervin Lee “Spudnik” Becker, age 86, fell asleep in Jesus and entered eternal glory with God the Holy Trinity in Heaven on June 4, 2025. He was born in Shiner, Texas on February 27, 1939 to Perry and Annie (nee Eschberger) Becker. He was born again into God’s Kingdom through Holy Baptism on...

Jun 3, 2025

Vonnie Peel Stabeno was reunited with her husband in their Eternal Home on June 3, 2025, in Mart, Texas, at the age of 65.

Vonnie Stabeno, born on January 11, 1960, in Austin, Texas, to Lonnie and Lee Peel, passed away after a life dedicated to family, community, and service. She attended Pflugerville High School before pursuing her nursing education in...

May 30, 2025

On the morning of May 30, 2025, an angel came and summoned the bright spirit of our dear sister, Jacqueline Jeanett Deary. Her lips were sealed, and her soul entered Eternal Rest. With a spirit that touched the hearts of many and a presence that illuminated the lives of those around her, Jackie, as she was affectionately known, made an...

May 29, 2025

Espiridion Espinosa hijo legítimo de Pablo Espinosa e Ines Cerda. Nacio El 29- Febrero- 1940 ,Hermano de Martín Espinosa florentino Espinosa y Aurelia Espinosa.

Medios hermanos: JERONIMO Flores Cerda y Euladio Martínez Cerda

Espiridion nació en un rancho llamado Ancon Moctezuma S.L.P. A la edad muy pequeña emigro al Valle de Texas. Ahi asistio a la primaria, despues parte de su Juventud...

May 27, 2025

Christopher “Scott” Prather, 52, of Austin, Texas, died on May 27th, 2025. He was born in Kingsville, Texas, on July 23rd, 1972, to Melvin and Wanda Prather. 

Scott met the love of his life, Dayna, at Common Interest around 1999-2000, and they went on their first date on September 15, 2001. His wit and charm won her over in their whirlwind...

May 25, 2025

My Journey…

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

“A Time To Be Born”

Ralph Anthony Yearty was born on October 1, 1952, in Kendall, Florida, the second child born to Betty and Charles Yearty. Ralph received...

May 20, 2025

Manuel Castañeda, de 69 años, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el 20 de mayo de 2025. Será profundamente extrañado por su amada esposa, Juana Castañeda; sus hijas, Maribel Vasquez y Lupita Medina; sus hijos, Juan Manuel y Carlos Castañeda; sus nietos, Karina Mendoza, Briana Vasquez, Anthony, Kayla, Mike Medina y Nicholas Botello; y sus bisnietos, Nathaniel y Madelline Mendoza, Galilea...

May 19, 2025

Rodney “Bubba” Stabeno was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 19th, 2025, at his home in Mart, Texas, with his wife, Vonnie, at his bedside. Bubba was 69 years old.

Bubba was born on May 17th, 1956, in Taylor, Texas, to Monroe and Lillie Stabeno.  He was a graduate of Elgin High School, Class of 1974.

Bubba was...

May 17, 2025

Rose Terry Johnson, 85, passed away on May 17, 2025, after battling cancer for five years. Rose was born on June 29, 1939, in Velbert, Germany, to Wilhelm Ross and Luderera Paula Maria Hummernbrum.

Rose was known for her infectious laugh, creative spirit, and unwavering love for her children. She faced the challenge of her illness with grace and determination. She...

May 14, 2025

Cornelia Fay (Smith) Onwuatuegwu was born on July 6th, 1964, at Flemming hospital in Elgin, Texas at 1:25 AM, to Ceolia Marie Smith and the late Lonzo Gene Smith Sr. Cornelia accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Cornelia attended school in Elgin, Texas, where she grew as an avid...