Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Baby Boy, Liam Leyva Navarro, was called into the glorious company of the Saints and into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 3 Months - 24 Days.  He is survived by his loving parents, Laura Navarro and Jairo Leyva.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 19th with a recitation of...

Oct 16, 2022

To those who knew and loved Lorance Jones, Sr., he was just simply “Chili Red” . A long life-time resident of Bastrop County; and on October 16, 2022, the community joined his family, and friends as they began to mourn the passing of a strong man who maintained maturity with dignity, while facing life’s trials...

Oct 13, 2022

Eric W. Carlson (Col.—Ret., USAF)

Eric Wilburn Carlson died peacefully at home in the presence of family on October 13, 2022, just a few weeks shy of his 94th birthday.

Eric was born on October 31, 1928 on a farm near Elgin, Texas. He was the fourth of five children born...

Oct 13, 2022

My son, Jesse Baldenegro, you went from a boy to a man right before my eyes.  I gave you all the tools you needed and you took them and exceeded all my expectations.  I'm so very proud of you and all you accomplished in your short time on earth.  I will never stop bragging about you.  You were my...

Oct 11, 2022

Jimmie Lee Lewis, 67, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 11, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, October 21st from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Winn's Memorial Missionary Baptist Church under the auspices of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00 AM with...

Oct 10, 2022

Gerald W. Gildner, affectionately known as “Tex,” passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, October 10, 2022.  Tex was born on December 14, 1945, in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, to Charles Nathan Gildner and Mary Berger Gildner.  Tex grew up and attended school in Pennsylvania.  After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.  Tex traveled throughout...

Oct 9, 2022

Rodrigo Denova Jaramillo, 42, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, October 9, 2022. Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, October 16th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Austin Monday, October 17th at 11:00 AM with Father Mark Hamlet presiding. ...

Oct 9, 2022

Lee Odis Penson, 71, of Austin, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022.  A Celebration of Lee's life will be conducted at Sanctuary of Delivance Church under the auspices of Anointed Temple Church APF of Taylor on Saturday, October 22nd at 3:00 PM with Bishop Willie McNeal presiding.

Oct 9, 2022

Eustrogio Aguirre Denova, 23, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, October 9, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Sunday, October 16th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Austin Monday, October 17th at 11:00 AM with Father Mark Hamlet...

Oct 7, 2022

Pedro “Pete” M. Ruiz, 78, of Elgin passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Friday evening, October 7, 2022.  Pete was born in Buda, the first of six children to Donaciana Martinez and Frutoso Ruiz.  Pete grew up and attended school in Buda, where he met Juanita Espinoza.  The couple married in 1960, then moved...

Oct 5, 2022

David Preston Baker, Jr., 53, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  Services will be private.

Oct 4, 2022

Robin Eugenia Cooper, 51, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022.  Services are pending for a later date in Dayton, Ohio.

Oct 4, 2022

Mark Robert Davis, 70, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on October 4, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Bobbie Jo and Bobby Dean Davis, on June 17, 1952, in Austin, Texas. Mark graduated from Lanier High School and received a bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Texas. In 1977, he married Juanita,...

Oct 2, 2022

Laural Ellis, 51, of Coupland, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022.  Laural graduated from Fort Stockton High School with the Class of ’89.  She went on to work in various careers, excelling in the medical profession as a phlebotomist and later as a dispatcher for the local police department.  Aside from her usual vocation, Laural was extremely talented...

Sep 28, 2022

Sweet Baby Scarlett Rose Samago, Infant, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2022.  She is survived by her parents Juan Samago and Vanessa Rios.  A graveside service will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery, Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

Sep 28, 2022

David Earl Ponce, 38, of Manor, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, September 28, 2022.  A Celebration of Christian Burial will be conducted at Manor Cemetery, Wednesday, October 5th at 11:00 AM with Father Henry presiding.

Sep 23, 2022

Homer Lloyd Johnson went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2022.  He was born on February 15, 1933, in Taylor, Texas.  His grandparents immigrated to Texas from Sweden.  They, along with several other families, established the New Sweden Community in Coupland.

Homer grew up on his family farm (still farmed today) where he picked...

Sep 23, 2022

Dale "Baby Dale" Wood, Jr., 89, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. A graveside service will be conducted at Elgin Cemetery on Saturday, October 22nd at 4:00 PM with Pastor Ronnie Gregory presiding.

Sep 22, 2022

Patricia Prinz Funderburgh Loughrige, 69, of Elgin, Texas, passed away early Thursday morning, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Taylor, Texas and grew up and attended school in Elgin.  Pat attended Beauty College and went on to work at Margret’s Beauty Shop in Elgin and Pat Paynes...

Sep 22, 2022

Shortly after midnight, on September 22, 2022, Cookie Jones-Morgan , a beloved wife, passed away at the age of forty-five. She was born on September 24, 1976, in Bastrop Texas. Cookie, a home healthcare provider, was a compassionate caregiver who cared for the elderly and young alike.

During her time helping...