Obituaries

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...

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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.