Obituaries

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...

Sep 17, 2022

Marceal "Patty" Gibson, 76, of Elgin, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, September 17, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home Thursday, September 22nd from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Winn's Memorial Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM with Reverend D.W. Townsend presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Sep 12, 2022

On Monday, September 12, 2022, God plucked up a “Pink “flower by the name of Evelyn Faye Hill and welcomed her home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Her baby son, Fredrick; brother Robert Jr.; grandparents; Sercy and Linda Simmons, Aaron Gibson and Irene Knox welcomed her to Heaven’s Door with open arms.

A beautiful baby...

Sep 12, 2022

Arturo Guzman, 47, of Elgin, passed away surrounded by his family Monday morning, September 12, 2022.  He will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home Monday, September 19th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Austin Tuesday, September 20th at 10:00 AM with Father...