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Ruth Marie Reese Harden

Ruth Marie Reese Harden

Feb 6, 2024

Ruth Marie Harden, 84, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday evening, February 6, 2024.  She will lie In-State, at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, February 16th, from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Homegoing Celebration will be held at First Baptist Church of Elgin, under the auspices, of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, February 17th at 11:00 AM with Pastor R.W....

Jesse Berrellesa, Jr.

Jesse Berrellesa, Jr.

Feb 5, 2024

Jesse Berrellesa, 67, of Austin, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 5, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, February 12th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will Pray the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Thursday, February 15th at 1:00 PM. 

John Albert Alba, Sr.

John Albert Alba, Sr.

Feb 3, 2024

John Albert Alba, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Houston, Texas at the age of 62. He was born on March 18, 1961, in Austin, Texas to Paul Castro Alba Jr. and Amelia Felan Alba.

John's early life was marked by his love for his family and the outdoors. He had a...

Deacon Joe Louis Gilmore

Deacon Joe Louis Gilmore

Feb 1, 2024

Deacon Joe Louis Gilmore, 88, of Lexington, passed away Thursday morning, February 1, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, February 9th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Lincoln, Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 PM with...

Bradley Lynn Just

Bradley Lynn Just

Jan 31, 2024

Bradley L. Just, 74, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024.  Services will be private.

Sylvia Mae Dermody-Roberts

Sylvia Mae Dermody-Roberts

Jan 31, 2024

Sylvia Mae Dermody-Roberts, 101, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  Services are pending in Sidney, New York with C.H. Landers Funeral Home.

Janakiraman Swaminathan

Janakiraman Swaminathan

Jan 26, 2024

Janakiraman Swaminathan, 88, of Leander, passed away early Friday morning, January 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Antyesti is currently pending.

Margarito Gonzalez Rodriguez

Margarito Gonzalez Rodriguez

Jan 23, 2024

Margarito Gonzalez Rodriguez, 33, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 23, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, February 1st from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will Pray the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  He will be laid to rest in Mexico at a later date.

Frances Sotelo

Frances Sotelo

Jan 23, 2024

Frances Sotelo, beloved mother, grandmother, and nurse, passed on January 23, 2024, in Elgin, Texas. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Rowena, Texas. Frances had a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Frances served in numerous roles throughout her lifetime. She cherished being a mother to three girls one boy, bringing joy and...

Matthew Crandall

Matthew Crandall

Jan 23, 2024

Matthew Crandall, 27,of Elgin, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  

John Thomas Penney, Sr.

John Thomas Penney, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

John Thomas Penney, Sr., 76, of Rockdale, passed away early Monday morning, January 22, 2024.  A Graveside service will be held at McDade Cemetery on Saturday, January 27th at 2:30 PM with Reverend Buddy Hyden presiding.  

James Kanada

James Kanada

Jan 22, 2024

James Lee Kanada, 85, of Bastrop passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, February 2nd from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, February 3rd at 11:00 AM with Reverends Don Miller and Dennis Jones presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Allan Ray Miller

Allan Ray Miller

Jan 21, 2024

Allan Ray Miller, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in McDade, Texas. He was born on September 6, 1934, in San Augustine County, Texas to his late parents, William and Dillie Powell Miller. Allan spent most of his childhood in East Texas around San Augustine County before moving to Austin where he attended high school. After graduation, he...

Norman J. Davis

Norman J. Davis

Jan 20, 2024

God, in his infinite wisdom, has called Norman J. Davis from labor to rest.  His parents, John H. Davis and Jessie Houston, welcomed this bundle of joy on June 2, 1935, in Bastrop, Texas.  Brother Norman accepted Christ at an early age at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Sayersville, Texas. 

 Brother Norman spent his educational years in the Sayersville and...

Linda Luella Jump

Linda Luella Jump

Jan 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Luella Jump announces her passing on January 19th 2024 at the age of 86.  She was born to Albert and Mattie Lee Goldsby in 1937.  

Linda served in many roles over her lifetime.  She was a mother of three girls, grandmother to five grandchildren, foster parent, pet mom and grandma,...

Vera E. Penson

Vera E. Penson

Jan 18, 2024

Thy mercy O Lord, endureth forever; forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalms 138:8.

 God's Timing

 God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be so, HE whispered "Come With ME." With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A...

Joy Marie Blomberg

Joy Marie Blomberg

Jan 15, 2024

Joy Marie Blomberg, 86, of Manda, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, in Pflugerville, Texas.  Joy was born in Houston, Texas, youngest of five children, to Mable Blanche Smith Hare and Charlie Daniel Hare, on January 6, 1938.  The family moved from Houston to Austin in 1941 and lived on Avenue D in the Hyde Park area just north of...

Ray Lynn Ward

Ray Lynn Ward

Jan 15, 2024

I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone...

Summer Lea Barr

Summer Lea Barr

Jan 12, 2024

Summer Lea Barr, 60, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 12, 2024.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 24th from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM and will Celebrate Summer's Life at 2:00 PM with Reverend Steven Ward and Brother Stanley Martin presiding.  Interment will follow at Youngs Prairie Cemetery.

Jesse Roy Powell

Jesse Roy Powell

Jan 12, 2024

Jesse Roy (“Bitty”) Powell was born, March 25, 1949 in Austin, Texas to Richard Luther Powell, Sr. and Eleanor Elizabeth Brown.   He was the fourth son born to this union.  This bundle of joy was the life focus of the family since he was born with Cerebral Palsy.   Because of his condition, his mother opened the first private...

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