Obituaries

Aug 12, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend Robin Gail Schobey. In her 42 years Robin touched the lives of many—human and non-human alike. Ever since she was a little girl she always had an intense love for animals, specifically horses and dogs. Her natural, god-given ability to...

Aug 12, 2022

I am young but strong enough to withstand anything that comes my way,

I’m old enough to stretch forth my hands to the creator and cry –

‘Lord here am I…’

To those who knew and loved Carla Jean LeBlanc, she...

Aug 10, 2022

Grandma Briseno

Consuelo Mejia Briseno, 101, of Manor, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  She was born on March 24, 1921, on Gregg’s Plantation in Pflugerville, Texas to parents, Patricia and Santiago Mejia.  The family moved to Manor in 1928, when she was seven years old.

On October 24, 1951,...

Aug 6, 2022

Ana Maria Rodriguez Vazquez, 40, of Hutto, formerly of Elgin, gained her Wings, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday evening, August 6, 2022.  Ana was born to Joann Rodriguez and Ramon Rodriguez.  She graduated from Phoenix High School of Elgin with the Class of 2001.  On December 18, 2002, she met the love of her life, Juan Vazquez and...

Aug 6, 2022

Robert Chavez, Jr., 54, of Austin, passed away, Saturday, August 6, 2022.  Robert was the first-born to Lucy Hope Perez and Ruperto Chabez, Sr., on New Year’s Eve of 1967.  Robert grew up and spent his whole life in the Austin area.  Growing up the oldest, he took great pride in looking after his six younger siblings.  Robert was...

Aug 5, 2022

Baby Alvarez, Infant, passed away Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022, survived by parents Oscar Smart and Jayda Alvarez.  Services will be private.

Aug 5, 2022

Donald Edward Carroll, 75, of Hutto, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Yvonne.  Services are currently pending.

Aug 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Barnes, 82, of Webberville, Texas passed away August 2, 2022.  Bob was born in Denver, Colorado, and spent formative years in Austin and Kerrville.  Bob and his wife Irma were married nearly 50 years and made Webberville their home since 1978.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  After his military...

Jul 31, 2022

Mozel Harden, aka Mose, was born to Sandy and Annie (Hodges) Harden, on March 11, 1928, in Bastrop, Texas.  He lived a prosperous, active, and fulfilled life for the 94 years he was on this earth before joining that great cloud of witnesses.  Mozel began his journey trusting in God at an early age and attended the Community Methodist...

Jul 28, 2022

Luis Armando Suarez Inocencio, 49, passed away suddenly, Thursday, July 28, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Veronica Gallegos.  Family and friends will gather for a visitaion at Elgin Funeral Home onThursday, August 4th 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.  Interment will be private.

Jul 27, 2022

Christopher Anthony Lopez, 29, of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  Christopher was born on April 8, 1993 in Georgetown, to Jessica Lopez and Jose Vielma.  He grew up with his mother and stepfather, Miguel Gauna, Jr.  Chris loved growing up with his two brothers, Adrian and...

Jul 26, 2022

Eddie Harvey, III, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home Friday, August 5th at 10:00 AM with the Reverend, Tyre King presiding.   Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Jul 23, 2022

Raymond Casas, Jr., 59, of Rosanky, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Raymond was preceded in death by his mother, Petra Reyes; his brothers, Ruben and Michael Casas, and Guillermo Garcia, Jr.; and his sister, Angelina Garcia.  He is survived by his father, Raymon V. Casas, Sr.; his sisters Sylvia Garcia, Deanna Casas, Isabel Cordova, Christina Ventura, Linda Garcia,...

Jul 23, 2022

Raymond Perez, 88, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation, Saturday, July 30th from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:00 AM.  Christian Burial will follow at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Blanco at 2:30 PM.

Jul 20, 2022

Jack Walter Barnes, 93, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 20, 2022.  Services will be private.

Jul 19, 2022

To those who knew and loved Robert V. Shepard, he was just simply Uncle Rab. He was born January 5, 1936, in Austin, Texas, the fifth child to Sterling and Mary B. Shepard.

“A Time To Plant”

Growing up with a Christian foundation, Robert new the Lord, exemplifying what it meant to be...

Jul 16, 2022

Gregory Lynn Fosdick, 67, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, July 16, 2022.  Family gathered at Elgin Funeral Home for a private visitation Saturday, July 23rd from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  Inurnment will be private.

Jul 16, 2022

Antonia “Toninha” Tereza Mustafa Blandin, 28, of Austin, formerly of Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed into the arms of the Lord and joined her beloved grandmother, Antonia on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  Toninha was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Maria Angela Mustafa and Wade Robert Blandin on February 10, 1994.  She spent her early years in North Carolina, where she...

Jul 12, 2022

Angelito, Mateo Munoz Rocha was called into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2022.  He is survived by his mother, Yeimy Rocha and father, Roberto Munoz.  A Celebration of Christian Burial Mass will be conducted at Elgin Latin Cemetery, Wednesday, July 20th at 11:00 AM with Father Levardo Rocha presiding.

Jul 11, 2022

L. B. "Junior" Evans, III., 52, of Elgin, passed away Monday morning, July 11, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Sonta Henderson-Evans. L. B. will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, July 15th from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Providence District Association Tabernacle of Cedar Creek at 2:30 PM...