Obituaries

Aug 19, 2019

Pauline was born in Elgin, Tx. On November 28, 1919 to Henry Clay Speer and Lela Pauline Rankin Speer. She went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, August 19, 2019.

Pauline graduated from Elgin High School in 1936, the year of the Texas Centennial. She then went to Seton School of Nursing, where she received her Registered...

Aug 16, 2019

Gilbert Garcia, Jr., 60, of Elgin, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 21st, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM.

Aug 14, 2019

George David Hughes, 66, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019.  Survived by wife, Maria.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home for visitation on Friday, August 30th from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, August 30th at 11:00 AM.  Interment will...

Aug 10, 2019

Zola Roberson, 70, of Austin, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted on Saturday, August 17th at 2:30 PM, at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin with the Reverend Byron Green presiding.  Interment will follow at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Aug 8, 2019

Helen Irene Atkins, 77, of Smithville, formerly of Austin, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 8, 2019.  Family and Friends will gather at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bastrop, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 17th with a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM with Bishop Romney presiding.  Interment will follow at he Oak...

Aug 5, 2019

Lauren Kay Sutton was born on January 16, 2013, in Austin, Texas, to Christopher and Nancy Cawley Sutton. Lauren passed away suddenly on August 5, 2019, doing what she really enjoyed.  Lauren always had a special relationship with Jesus and our Little Angel is now in heaven in His arms.  Lauren was the light and joy to her family...

Aug 4, 2019

Mary Bryan, 96, passed away peacefully August 4, 2019 at Cedar Pointe Nursing Home in Cedar Park, where she lived for the past several years. Mary Bell Scott was born the fourth of seven children to Harvey and Carrie Scott on February 3, 1923 in Elgin, Texas.  She married Woodrow Wilson Bryan on August 3, 1941.

Mary loved...

Aug 4, 2019

Mark Anthony Rodriguez, 35, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.  Mark was born as a blessing from God, to Ruben Rodriguez and Christina Rainwater, in Austin, Texas. Mark attended schools in the Del Valle Independent School District.  As his goals changed and he became passionate about cars, he obtained his GED and began working as a mechanic. ...

Jul 23, 2019

Deborah Kay Moore, 68, of Elgin, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  Services are currently pending...

Jul 19, 2019

Christopher Antoine Hill was born on March 27, 1987, to the late Bobby Jackson, and Tina Marie Hill-Dove, in Austin, Texas.  Christopher received his education through the Austin Independent School District.  Christopher accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior a few years ago at Victory Fellowship Ministries, but rededicated himself to the Lord in June 2019.  Chris loved God, and...

Jul 9, 2019

Baby Girl, Alexa Gomez Martinez, passed peacefully, into the loving arms of her Savior, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  She is survived by her parents, Ruben and Juana Martinez.  Family and Friends will gather at the family residence for a vigil on Thursday evening, July 11th.  A graveside service will be conducted at the Elgin Latin Cemetery, Friday, July...

Jul 8, 2019

Owen Christopher Von Arx, 72, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, with his wife Carol, at his side.  He was born June 30, 1947, in St.  Louis, Missouri, the second eldest of 4 siblings of late Hugo and Mercedes Von Arx.  On April 16, 1966, Owen and Carol Faye Luedemann married before he left for military...

Jul 7, 2019

Joseph Roscoe Miller, 76, of Austin, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019.  Survived by wife Diane.  Services are currently pending.

Jul 6, 2019

Karlin Frances Meyer “Baby” Hicks was born in Brenham, TX to Hermina Zetig Meyer and Rudolf Karl Meyer on November 27, 1934.  On Saturday, July 6, 2019, she went to be with her Lord and Savior and precious Buddy Hicks in heaven.  Karlin was given the nickname “Baby” by her big brother, Farrell “Buddy” Meyer; it was how her...

Jul 2, 2019

Calvin Donell Vincent, 48, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  Donell was born to Calvin and Alice Vincent on December 10, 1970 in Elgin, Texas.

Donell grew up and attended school in Elgin, where he played football for the Wildcats until he graduated in 1989.

Donell accepted Christ at an early age and...

Jul 1, 2019

Vincent “Red Dog” Quiroz was, one of six children, born to David Quiroz Sr. and Carmen R. Quiroz, in Austin, Texas on April 18th, 1959.  Vincent was called to his Heavenly Home on Monday, July 1st, 2019 and was preceded in death by his brother Edward Quiroz.

Vincent lived most of his life in Austin, with some...

Jun 15, 2019

Rafael “Ralph” Reyes was born in Elgin, Texas, one of 11 children to the late Seberiano and Carmen Villalobos Reyes on October 24, 1931.  Ralph entered Eternal Rest on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Manor, Texas.  The Reyes family moved throughout Texas working on farms and ranches before finally settling in Manor, Texas in 1947.  Growing up, Ralph learned...

Jun 11, 2019

Celso Aguilar Esquivel, 79, of Elgin passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Survived by wife, Josefina.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, June 14th from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a Celebration of Celso's Life beginning at 3:00 PM.  He will be laid to rest at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Celso...

Jun 11, 2019

L. B. Hall, 78, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  L.B. was born on January 2, 1941 to Albert and Nan Hall.  L.B. was born and raised in Howe, Texas.  As a young adult in Howe, he was a member of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Posse and an active member of the Howe Volunteer Fire Department. ...

Jun 11, 2019

Joe R Arellano, 79, of Webberville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church of Austin on Thursday, June 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church...