Obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

Patricia Prinz Funderburgh Loughrige, 69, of Elgin, Texas, passed away early Thursday morning, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Taylor, Texas and grew up and attended school in Elgin.  Pat attended Beauty College and went on to work at Margret’s Beauty Shop in Elgin and Pat Paynes...

Sep 22, 2022

Shortly after midnight, on September 22, 2022, Cookie Jones-Morgan , a beloved wife, passed away at the age of forty-five. She was born on September 24, 1976, in Bastrop Texas. Cookie, a home healthcare provider, was a compassionate caregiver who cared for the elderly and young alike.

During her time helping...

Sep 17, 2022

Marceal "Patty" Gibson, 76, of Elgin, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, September 17, 2022.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home Thursday, September 22nd from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Winn's Memorial Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM with Reverend D.W. Townsend presiding.  Interment will follow at...

Sep 12, 2022

Arturo Guzman, 47, of Elgin, passed away surrounded by his family Monday morning, September 12, 2022.  He will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home Monday, September 19th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Austin Tuesday, September 20th at 10:00 AM with Father...

Sep 12, 2022

On Monday, September 12, 2022, God plucked up a “Pink “flower by the name of Evelyn Faye Hill and welcomed her home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Her baby son, Fredrick; brother Robert Jr.; grandparents; Sercy and Linda Simmons, Aaron Gibson and Irene Knox welcomed her to Heaven’s Door with open arms.

A beautiful baby...

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...