Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Eva Mae Fitzgerald fought a good fight…

She was born April 9, 1961, to the late Priscilla Thomas and late Marshall Fitzgerald Sr. in Elgin, Texas.  Living her best life, she transitioned to her Eternal home on April 8, 2023.

Eva Mae attended the public schools in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Lanier...

Apr 8, 2023

Maxine Louise Pantano, 91, of McDade, passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, April 8, 2023.  Maxine was the first born to Eleanor Gladys Nichols Smith and Harry Rufus Smith, in Olathe, Colorado, on November 17, 1931.  She grew up and attended schools in Colorado.  On April 4, 1970, she married Joseph Aaron Pantano. They would celebrate nearly...

Apr 7, 2023

Mason Annan Bosley, 22, of Granger, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7th, 2023, in his home.  His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Mason was born at the Renaissance Women’s Center in Austin Texas on November 14, 2000. He grew up in several towns outside of Austin including Granger,...

Apr 2, 2023

Alvaro Marez Yebra, 25, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Yesenia.  He will lie in state at the family residence from Monday, April 10th until Wednesday, April 12th.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, April 15th from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM.  A Christian Funeral...

Apr 1, 2023

The epitome of elegance and steadfast faith, with her family at her bedside, Sister Sarah E. Perkins entered Eternal rest on April 1, 2023, at the age of ninety-two years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days.

A blessed event took place on April 4, 1930, in Elgin, Texas, when the late Jack Ollie and Maggie Wade Ollie was...

Mar 31, 2023

Ruben Solon Nixon, 96, of Bastrop, passed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born in Davilla, Texas, on April 3, 1926 to Julia Keith Nixon and Willie Lott Nixon—the last of seven children.  Ruben’s mother Julia was 45 years old when Ruben was born, so Ruben was quite a surprise.

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Mar 27, 2023

Crystal Darnell Fitzgerald was born in Austin, Texas on April 25, 1979, to Eva Mae Fitzgerald and the late Billy Ray Rogers.  She attended public school in Austin and accepted Christ early in her life.  She resided in Taylor, Texas with her lifelong partner, Reggie Smith Sr.

She treasured and loved her sons...

Mar 27, 2023

Daniel Rodriguez Perez, 20, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 27, 2023.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 4th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1:00 PM.  A Christian Burial Mass will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

Daniel...

Mar 27, 2023

Reggie Wesley Smith was born to Jimmie Lee Smith (deceased) and Ruthie Smith on January 11,1978 in Taylor, Texas.

Reggie grew up in Elgin and attended Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church with his Family.

Reggie was employed at multiple jobs; including Sheraton Hotel and several restaurants around Austin and Elgin.

Reggie...

Mar 24, 2023

Mr. Weldon Gene Vincent was born on December 13, 1954, to Marion Vincent and Katherine Thomas Vincent in the small community of Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas. He was the twin to Norma Jean Vincent.

Weldon grew up a strong Christian foundation and accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Mar 22, 2023

Enrique “Rick” Casales Jr. passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023. Rick was the son of Maria Estela Casales and the late Enrique Casales. He had two sisters, Martha Casales and the late Laura Blue. Rick was born July 31,1973, the only son of the family. He grew up in Eagle Pass and Uvalde, Texas. Rick enjoyed...

Mar 20, 2023

Lee Anthony Ellison, 65, of Austin, passed away Monday morning March 20, 2023. Survived by wife, Miummie.  He will lie In State at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, March 31st from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.

Mar 19, 2023

Donna Weber-Hodges, 74, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Donna was born on August 26, 1948, and was raised in West Virginia she relocated to Texas, with her family during her preteen years. Donna graduated from Brewer High School, White Settlement, Texas in 1965.

She was married to...

Mar 15, 2023

Birthella Renae Roberson , “known as Renae”, was born on July 31, 1969, to the late Milton Roberson, and Vernell Thomas Roberson. in Austin, Texas. She grew up on the Southside of Elgin, attending the Texas public schools, beginning at Elgin Primary, then Reagan High School in Austin. Renae was well known and took care...

Mar 14, 2023

Lawrence Douglas Price, Jr ., 71, passed away on March 14, 2023, in his home in Elgin, Texas. He was born on November 3, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Lawrence D. and Goldie B. Price. Lawrence was a lifelong resident of Elgin, Texas.  He attended and graduated from Elgin ISD. During his time in the...

Mar 14, 2023

Floy Mell V Cantrell Waters died on March 14, 2023 at the age of 85 after a brief illness. Mell was born to the late Henry and Vina Cantrell of Liberty Hill, Texas on July 9, 1937.  Mell confessed her love for God at an early age and united with First Baptist Church in Elgin Texas...

Mar 11, 2023

David Ernest Rodriguez, Jr, 63, of Austin, passed away early Saturday morning, March 11, 2023. He is survived by his children, David E. Rodriguez III, Christina Ann (Rodriguez) Romero, and Eli J. Rodriguez; and Brothers, Ruben Rodriguez, Ben Rodriguez, and Joel Rodriguez.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home Wednesday, March 29th from 10:00 AM until 11:00...

Mar 10, 2023

Joann Maxine Alexander, 87, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Joann was born in Deadwood, South Dakota to James Liffie Izard and Anna Jewell Sparks on April 4, 1935.  After the death of her father in the spring of 1944, she was blessed with stepfather Robert Benjamin Tankersley in 1947.

At the age of two,...

Mar 9, 2023

Paul Gushurst, 69, of Manor passed away early Thursday morning, March 9, 2023.  Services will be private.

Mar 5, 2023

Daniel Louis Nejtek, 80, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, early Sunday Morning, March 5, 2023.  Daniel was born in Taylor, Texas, to Lillie Martha and Joe Nejtek, Sr.  On September 16, 1961, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Ann Hehman.  The couple raised their family of four children in Webberville. Daniel worked...