Obituaries

Claudia Peterson

Claudia Peterson

Jun 9, 2020

Claudia Marie Peterson, 65, of Bastrop, passed away, Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Services are currently pending.

Rosa Kent

Rosa Kent

Jun 4, 2020

Rosa Josephine House Kent, affectionately known as “Rosa Jo” passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday June 4, 2020.  Rosa Jo was born in Aqua Dulce, Texas to Eugene Preston House and Viola White, on March 11, 1927.

Rosa Jo attended schools in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High with the class of ’44.  During...

Ross Benford

Ross Benford

Jun 3, 2020

Ross Benford Jr. “Sonny” left peacefully to the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on June 3, 2020. Ross was the oldest son born to the late Ross Benford Sr. and Lelia Rae Benford of Bastrop Texas. Ross accepted Christ at an early age and later in life pastored the Bastrop Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. After working for the...

Petrolina Vallecillo

Petrolina Vallecillo

Jun 1, 2020

Petrolina Lopez, 97, of Austin, departed this life peacefully at home, Monday, June 1, 2020, with family at her bedside.  A Celebration of her life will be conducted graveside on Friday, June 5th at 11:00 AM at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Viola Brown

Viola Brown

Jun 1, 2020

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Viola Mae Brown entered into Eternal rest on June 1, 2020.  Viola Mae was born to Mervin Hibbs and Berthie Brumet on October 26, 1939, in Bastrop County, Texas.

Viola loved her family and enjoyed caring for them. It was a highlight of her day when she cooks and...

Donald Craig-Hyder Iii

Donald Craig-Hyder Iii

May 30, 2020

Donald Hyder III, 29, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020.  A Vigil will be held Saturday, June 6th at 11:00 AM at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a Ballon Release, celebrating his life and spirit.

Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who...

Sergio Reyna-Rodriguez

Sergio Reyna-Rodriguez

May 27, 2020

Sergio Reyna-Rodriguez, 52 of Elgin, passed away May 27, 2020.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, June 13th at 2:30 PM with Deacon Zepeda presiding.

Ora Blackwell

Ora Blackwell

May 27, 2020

“A light from our household has dimmed.

A voice we loved has been stilled.

A place is vacant in our hearts

that can never be filled.”

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, Mrs. Ora Mae Parks Blackwell entered into Eternal rest on May 27, 2020.  Ora Mae was...

Pablo Henriquez Ventura

Pablo Henriquez Ventura

May 19, 2020

Pablo Antonio Henriquez Ventura, 21, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  His casket will lie in state at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 PM with Father Ramiro presiding.  Christian Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery....

Manuel Beltran, Sr.

Manuel Beltran, Sr.

May 14, 2020

Manuel Hernandez Beltran, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, May 14, 2020.  His casket will lie state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at Noon.  Celebration of Christian Burial, with Father George presiding, will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery following the...

Ricky Roberts

Ricky Roberts

May 11, 2020

Ricky Dale Roberts, 52, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his home in Lexington, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  Rick was born in Abilene, Texas on March 7, 1968. He was a Master Electrician, owning and operating a contracting business for the past 20+ years, with his right-hand man, Juan Martinez, by his side.  He had strong...

Gilbert Briseno, Sr.

Gilbert Briseno, Sr.

May 9, 2020

Gilbert Joseph Briseno, Sr., 70, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Juanita.  His casket will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Friday, May 15th from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00 PM with Father George presiding.

Carmen Quiroz

Carmen Quiroz

May 8, 2020

Carmen R. Quiroz, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was taken home by her Lord peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 8th, 2020.  Carmen was one of eleven children born to Dolores “Lolo” Ramirez and Antonia Gonzalez in Lockhart, Texas on February 28th, 1941.  She was preceded in death by sons Edward Quiroz and Vincent Quiroz, along with...

Anthony Cathey, Sr.

Anthony Cathey, Sr.

May 6, 2020

Anthony Rondal Cathey, Sr., 59, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on May 6th, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was born to parents Joyce Cathey and Johnny Piper, on February 26, 1961 in Elgin, Texas. Tony attended Elgin Public Schools and graduated in 1978.

Tony accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at...

Wayne Sneed, Sr.

Wayne Sneed, Sr.

May 2, 2020

Wayne Edward Sneed, Sr., 63, of Killeen, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Sneed.  Services are private.

Rodney Hilliard

Rodney Hilliard

May 2, 2020

Rodney “Bubba” was born to Nettie B. (Coffee) and J.D Hilliard on December 9, 1959 in Austin, Texas and departed this life on May 2, 2020. He attended Austin public schools, graduating from John H. Reagan High School in 1978.

Rodney worked in the maintenance and janitorial department for 19 years at Travis State School. He spent...

Leonard White

Leonard White

Apr 29, 2020

Leonard Charles White was born on January 10, 1939 to Charles and Lola White in Palisade, Minnesota. Leonard went to be home with the Lord and his wife, Cleo on April 29, 2020.

Leonard moved to Texas in the 80’s. He met the love his life Cleo white and they were married on May 12, 1990. Leonard...

James Budd

James Budd

Apr 26, 2020

James Lee Budd, 70, of Bastrop passed away Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020.  Survived by wife, Gloria.  His casket will lie in state at Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 6th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A private Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Fairview Cemetery of Bastrop, Thursday, May 7th.

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Roland Campos

Roland Campos

Apr 25, 2020

Roland Campos, 62, of Elgin, passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2020.  Survived by his wife, Laura.  His casket will lie in state at the family residence, on Thursday, April 30th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date when family and friends can come together to celebrate a life well lived....

Dee Green

Dee Green

Apr 25, 2020

Dee Green, III, 65, of Austin, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.  Services are currently pending