Obituaries

Gerald "Doug" Lackey

Gerald "Doug" Lackey

Apr 2, 2022

Gerald Douglas Lackey, 74, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away Saturday morning, April 2, 2022.  Doug was born March 24, 1948, to Roy and Louise Lackey in San Angelo, and grew up on his parent’s ranch in Adamsville, Lampasas County.  During Junior High, he moved to Austin, with his grandparents Oscar and Myrtle Wyatt Doug, and then went onto to attend Reagan High...

Leslie Loving

Leslie Loving

Apr 1, 2022

To those who knew and loved Leslie Cordell Loving, He was simply ‘Les’.  He was born on July 20, 1984, in Taylor, Texas.  He was the eighth child of ten children born to Ulysses and Ray Nell Loving.

Growing up with a strong Christian foundation, Leslie, fondly known as Les accepted Christ at an early age and...

Gardenia Yanez Ocampo

Gardenia Yanez Ocampo

Apr 1, 2022

Gardenia Yanez Ocampo, 39, of Elgin, formerly of Guerrero, Mexico, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, Alejandro Zepeda Ocampos.  Family and Friends will gather at the family residence for visitation, Sunday, April 10th from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary throughout the day.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral...

Mary Gerodetti

Mary Gerodetti

Mar 31, 2022

Mary Edith Gerodetti

September 8th,1927 - March 31st, 2022

Beloved wife and mother

Mary Edith was born to Christine and Arthur Johnson in San Antonio, Texas - the first of their four children. Her childhood was in no small part spent helping with the family bakery business...

Christopher Aldridge, Sr.

Christopher Aldridge, Sr.

Mar 28, 2022

Christopher Lamont Aldridge, Sr. was born on May 16, 1981, to Tammy Taylor and Robert Dabney, Chris accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend Aaron Taylor at Lone Star Baptist Church in Bastrop, Texas and later transferred his membership to Inspirational Pentecostal Church under the leadership of Bishop George Sampleton in Bastrop, Texas....

Howard Levine

Howard Levine

Mar 28, 2022

Howard Levine,87, of Austin, Texas, passed away Monday evening, March 28, 2022.  Services are private

Gregorio Balderas

Gregorio Balderas

Mar 28, 2022

Gregorio Gutierrez Balderas Sr., 73, of North Zulch, formerly of Manor, was called home to his eternal rest, on March 28, 2022, while visiting family in Rio Laja, Guanajuato, Mexico. Gregorio was born in Los Cuartos Santa Anna, Guanajuato, Mexico on December 10, 1948, to Jacinto and Macaria Gutierrez Balderas. At a young age, he traveled to Texas and...

Arthur Russell

Arthur Russell

Mar 25, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.

I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:7

Mr. Arthur Ray Russell , a lifelong resident of Bastrop County, Texas, was born October 12, 1936, to Ollie and Pearlie Russell in Bastrop County. ...

Senaida Esquivel

Senaida Esquivel

Mar 25, 2022

Senaida Aleman Esquivel of Thrall, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, April 8th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM with Recitation of The Holy Rosary at 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jessie Lopez, presiding.  Interment...

John Clawson, Sr.

John Clawson, Sr.

Mar 16, 2022

John Daniel Clawson, Sr., 48, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022.  Daniel was born the 2nd of four children to Debra Lynn Clakley Clawson and James Darrell Clawson, in Austin, on August 5, 1973. Daniel grew up and spent his life in Bastrop County.  Daniel always had a passion and gift for computers, especially in networking. ...

Sofia Kenny

Sofia Kenny

Mar 15, 2022

Infant Baby Girl, Sofia Ibarra Kenny of Austin, entered the loving arms of our Lord on March 15, 2022.  She is survived by her parents, Matthew Kenny and Mayra Ibarra Kenny; her brother, Marco; and twin sister, Camila. She was laid to rest at Elgin Latin Cemetery on Monday, March 28, 2022. Minister Joshua Hausladen presided.

Alan Cartagena-Rodriguez

Alan Cartagena-Rodriguez

Mar 13, 2022

Alan Cartagena-Rodriguez, 2, of Del Valle, passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2022.  Services are private.

James Clawson

James Clawson

Mar 13, 2022

James Darrell Clawson, 70, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022.  Services will be private

Maria Rivas

Maria Rivas

Mar 12, 2022

Maria Olinda Rivas, 64, of Austin, formerly of El Transito, El Salvador, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday evening, March 12, 2022.  Friends and Family will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, March 19th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM with at Celebration of Life at 7:00 PM.  She will be laid to rest at...

James Clawson

James Clawson

Mar 12, 2022

James Darrell Clawson, 70, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  Service will be private.

Yolanda Gibson

Yolanda Gibson

Mar 12, 2022

Yolanda Gibson, age 58 of Elgin, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday March 18th from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at First Baptist of Elgin, Saturday March 19th at 2:00 PM with Reverend A.R. Evans, Jr. and Reverend Louis Harrison, Jr. presiding. ...

Reino Vargas Salazar

Reino Vargas Salazar

Mar 8, 2022

Reino Vargas Salazar, 80, of Bastrop, formerly of Zacapa, Guatemala, passed away, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  Reino was born to Manuela Salazar and Miguel Vargas, on September 3, 1941, in Zacapa, Guatemala.  He was a Professor of Theology and Pastored a church for many years, where he served faithfully until he retired.  He was a beloved husband and an exceptional father to...

James "Bitty" Ward

James "Bitty" Ward

Mar 4, 2022

James Anthony “Bitty” Ward, 69, San Angelo, passed away Friday night, March 4th.  He was born on July 22, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas to William E. and Reta Ward.

In 1963 he moved to McDade where he attended school and then graduated from Elgin High School in 1970.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with...

Doris Farris

Doris Farris

Mar 2, 2022

Doris Ann Farris, 63, of Smithville, Texas, passed away Wedneday, March 2, 2022.  Services will be private

Willie Evans

Willie Evans

Mar 1, 2022

Willie Mae Evans, 98, of Taylor, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 1, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, March 18th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Providence District Association Tabernacle of Cedar Creek, under the auspices of Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor, Saturday, March 19th...