Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Gary Gene Higdon , 65, of Elgin, passed away Friday evening, January 13, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1957, to William and Alice Higdon in Victoria, Texas.

Gary was united in Holy Matrimony to Cassandra Lynn Green on April 25, 1981. This union was blessed with two girls, Elizabeth, and Victoria.

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Jan 10, 2023

Maria Faustina Martinez Montes De Oca, 87, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jan 8, 2023

Alexander Pena, 68, of Austin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Family and friends will gather for a Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home from 1:00 PM unitl 2:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Jan 3, 2023

Esther Lopez Sosa, 34, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Family and friends will gather at the Family residence for a Visitation on Thursday, January 12th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Ascension Catholic Church of Bastrop on Friday, January 13th at 1:00 PM with Father Ramiro presiding.  Inurnment will be...

Jan 2, 2023

James Robert Brown

Age 84 ● Austin, TX

James Robert Brown – Jim – husband, father, grandfather, friend, musician, and engineer, died peacefully on January 2, 2023 in Round Rock, TX.  He was just shy of his 85th birthday.

Jim was...

Jan 2, 2023

Lana Elaine Schorr Guckian, of Elgin, Texas passed away in the morning, January 2, 2023, at 55 years of age. Lana was born on March 30, 1967, in Austin, Texas to Lowell and Georgia Schorr. Lana’s lived most of her life in Elgin, Texas area. She attended Elgin schools, graduating from Elgin High with the Class of ’85. While...

Jan 1, 2023

Jack Winfred Tingle, 96, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Jack was born in Elgin, on November 16, 1926, to Grace Stanfield Tingle and John Earl Tingle, Sr.  He grew up and attended school in Elgin.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines, then transferred to the U.S. Airforce.  Jack was honorably discharged and...

Jan 1, 2023

Frances Ruth Beerwinkle, 93, of Round Rock, passed away Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023.  Services will be private.

Jan 1, 2023

Nathaniel "Nate" Isiah Nash, 20, of Round Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Family and friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, January 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Nates life will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 AM.  Inurnment will be private.

Jan 1, 2023

Karla Janett Sanchez Molina, 26, of Austin, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Family and Friends will gather for a visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10th from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.  A Celebration of Karla's life will be conducted at 2:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Dec 30, 2022

Sofia Vera, 19, of Elgin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home, for Visitation, Monday, January 9th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10th at 10:00 AM with Father...

Dec 29, 2022

Faye Irene Creppon, 92, of Tomball, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2022.  Faye was born to John William Grimes and Kay Ashenfelter, on November 11, 1930. When Faye entered this world, she brought light into it; and that light will forever shine in everyone’s heart who knew and loved her.  After graduating from St. John School of...

Dec 24, 2022

Our dear mother Estela Cantù Acosta sadly passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, at the age of 83. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was always there when we needed her. This is a tremendous loss to the entire family, and she will be missed dearly by all who knew...

Dec 20, 2022

Christian Covarrubias, 24, of Austin, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Santa Barbara Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 28th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Graveside service will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery on Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow.

Dec 20, 2022

Josef Krankel was a man who pursued, and attained, his dreams. He literally soared to the heavens, having flown a starfighter jet into the stratosphere, then returned to the earth, becoming a farmer later in life. His family was fortunate to come along for much of the ride.

Josef Conrad Krankel was born on November 9, 1935,...

Dec 19, 2022

Doralene Frederick, 65, of Caldwell, passed away early Monday morning, December 19, 2022.  Family and friends will gather at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, December 30th.  A Home-Going Celebration will be held at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Copperas Cemetery.

Dec 19, 2022

“Lord, have Mercy on me…”

Brother Troy Edward Shackles was born in the small town of Littig, Texas, on June 30, 1924, to the union of James Hulon Shackles and Maw Armstrong. He grew up out on the fields of Littig and Kimbro, graduating from Littig School in 1942.  He was drafted to the United States Armed...

Dec 17, 2022

Dah Dah, 39, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home for Visitation, Wednesday, January 4th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Dec 15, 2022

At the young age of sixty-five, on December 15, 2022, an angel came and summoned the bright spirit of our dear mother, Karen Sue Ollis, one who was full of joy and fun.  However, her perpetual light still shines bright in all of our hearts.

Karen Sue was born on November 23, 1957, to Floyd and Beverly...

Dec 12, 2022

Paul Elbert Smith, 57, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.  Paul was born in Williamson County on February 5, 1965, to Evelyn LaRue Stewart and Jessie Leo Smith, Sr.  Paul grew up and attended schools in Austin.  He worked as a Lineman for Austin Energy for over 25 years until his retirement.  One of his favorite parts of his...