Obituaries

Sep 11, 2022

Robert Lee Brinkley, 75, passed away on September 11, 2022, at 4:05 PM at home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on September 14, 1946, to the late Jesse Brinkley and Edna LaFrence.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edna Brinkley, brother, William and sisters, Patsy, and Joyce, one son, Johnnie,...

Sep 10, 2022

Assia Grigoryan, 91, of Austin, passed away surrounded by her family Saturday morning, September 10, 2022.

Assia Grigoryan was born on July 5, 1931, in Yerevan, Armenia, in a large family. Her parents, Mkhitar and Perouza Grigoryans, who moved to Yerevan from Western Armenia, had 5 children: 3 sons and 2 daughters.

While in school,...

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Avalos, 54, of Elgin, passed away at home on Friday, September 9, 2022 . A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, September 13th at 2:00 PM with Deacon Larry Dunne presiding.  Inurnment will be private.

Sep 7, 2022

Geraldine "Gerri" Pitts, 76, passed away Wednesday evening, September 7, 2022.  She will be laid to rest at Central Texas State Veteran Cemetery in Killeen, Friday, September 23rd at 3:00 PM.

Sep 6, 2022

Stephen Andrew Manelski, 76, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022.  Stephen was born to the late Albert and Marie Manelski in Santa Monica, CA on May 21, 1946.  He was raised in Hicksville, NY where he became active in the Catholic Church and was a faithful member his entire life. At age 19, he was drafted in...

Sep 5, 2022

Patricia McKean, 64, of Elgin, Texas, passed away in the early morning Monday, September 5, 2022.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends she had touched throughout her very memorable life.  Patricia devoted much of her time and energy to others. She was happiest surrounded by people. She never met a stranger, was always willing to...

Sep 2, 2022

Kenneth Penson, 59, of Spring, passed away Friday evening, September 2, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home Friday, September 9th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be at Elgin Funeral Home, under the auspices of The Fellowship Cleveland Church, Saturday, September 10th at 11:00 AM with Reverends, Terrance Levi and Byron Green presiding. ...

Aug 27, 2022

Thunder Lyle Osborn, 34, of Elgin, passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022.  Services will be private.

Aug 23, 2022

Life’s Epitome

“Old soldiers never die, Never die, never die Old soldiers never die — They simply fade away. Old soldiers never die, Never die, never die,

Old soldiers never die — Young ones wish they would.” “Now somewhere, there stands the man His duty o’er and...

Aug 21, 2022

Gregorio Villarreal, 87, of Taylor, passed away surrounded by his family early Sunday Morning, August 21,2022.  Services will be private.

Aug 19, 2022

Ophelia R. Contreras, 83, of Austin, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, August 19, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 24th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin,...

Aug 16, 2022

James Otis Schanhals, 79, residing in Austin, passed from this world on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.

Jim was born on February 2nd, 1943, in Elgin, to Otis and Ruth Schanhals. He graduated from Elgin High School, then studied color and design at the University of Texas Austin, was drafted into the...

Aug 15, 2022

Jorge Alberto Caballero Calderon, 27, of Austin, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 30th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM. Christian Burial will be conducted at Assumption Cemetery, Wednesday, August 31st at 11:00 AM.

Aug 14, 2022

Miguel R. Vidrio, 70, of Manor, passed away early Sunday morning, August 14, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, August 22nd from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  A Celebration of Miguel's Life will be conducted at 2:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Manor Cemetery

Aug 13, 2022

Robert Favela, 21, of Elgin, Texas, gained his wings on Saturday, August 13,2022. Robert was born to Yolanda Favela and Catarino Favela on June 4, 2001. He worked for Humble Movers for a couple of years. Robert was blessed with a baby girl, Arlette Briann Favela on December 24, 2019. It was the best day of his life. He...

Aug 12, 2022

I am young but strong enough to withstand anything that comes my way,

I’m old enough to stretch forth my hands to the creator and cry –

‘Lord here am I…’

To those who knew and loved Carla Jean LeBlanc, she...

Aug 12, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend Robin Gail Schobey. In her 42 years Robin touched the lives of many—human and non-human alike. Ever since she was a little girl she always had an intense love for animals, specifically horses and dogs. Her natural, god-given ability to...

Aug 10, 2022

Grandma Briseno

Consuelo Mejia Briseno, 101, of Manor, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  She was born on March 24, 1921, on Gregg’s Plantation in Pflugerville, Texas to parents, Patricia and Santiago Mejia.  The family moved to Manor in 1928, when she was seven years old.

On October 24, 1951,...

Aug 6, 2022

Robert Chavez, Jr., 54, of Austin, passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2022.  Robert was the first-born to Lucy Hope Perez and Ruperto Chabez, Sr., on New Year’s Eve of 1967.  Robert grew up and spent his whole life in the Austin area.  Growing up the oldest, he took great pride in looking after his six younger siblings.  Robert was...

Aug 6, 2022

Ana Maria Rodriguez Vazquez, 40, of Hutto, formerly of Elgin, gained her Wings, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday evening, August 6, 2022.  Ana was born to Joann Rodriguez and Ramon Rodriguez.  She graduated from Phoenix High School of Elgin with the Class of 2001.  On December 18, 2002, she met the love of her life, Juan Vazquez and...