Obituaries

Aug 9, 2021

Chandra Christine Volkmar was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on September 5, 1972, and passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday morning, August 9th, 2021.  Her early childhood was spent on Marine Corps bases and finally in Greenville, Illinois. Growing up on her Grandfather John’s farm, she was surrounded by animals of all kinds, horses,...

Aug 7, 2021

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Mr. Willie Douglas Roberson, heard the Lord say:

“You've fought a good fight and have finished your course and kept the faith, come on home to your eternal rest. “

Willie Roberson, sweetly called “Doug”, was born on August 26, 1975, to the late Milton Roberson, and Vernell Thomas Roberson....

Aug 6, 2021

Cindy Kay Cook, 45, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Friday evening, August 6, 2021.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 17th from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend, Steven Ward presiding.  Interment will follow at Sayers Cemetery,...

Aug 6, 2021

The crops are in, and the day is done. Clarence Dave Blomberg was born at St. David’s Hospital in Austin on June 2, 1930, to Beda Kylberg Blomberg and John Hilding Blomberg. He was brought to their home in Carlson where he would live until his death on August 6, 2021. Clarence was baptized and confirmed at the New...

Aug 6, 2021

Geri Sue Ginsberg, 81, of Bastrop, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. A Memorial Service, Celebrating the Lives of Geri and Alan Ginsberg will be conducted at a later date.

Aug 4, 2021

Monique Shantrell Milligan, affectionately known as "Peaches," 41, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, August 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration for "Peaches" and "MeMe" will be conducted at Lost Pine Cowboy Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Saturday, August 14th at...

Jul 27, 2021

Hubert William Washington was born to Carrie Lee Washington - Kirby & Lloyd Washington, Sr. on July 6, 1957. Raised in Taylor, Texas, Hubert spent majority of his early days creating memories with siblings, listening to his favorite music, and being involved in athletic sports. In his later years, Hubert served his country in the Army and became a...

Jul 25, 2021

On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Maximiliano Tamez Jr, passed away at the age of 73. Max was born on May 30, 1948, to Maximiliano Tamez, Sr. and Oralia Gonzales Tamez in Elgin, TX.

Max was preceded in death by his both his parents, Maximiliano and Oralia; and his sister, Rosemary.

Max leaves in God's hands...

Jul 25, 2021

Andrew Reid Johnson, of Elgin, Texas, passed away at the age of 16 years old on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He loved to create digital music and digital art and his dream was to make people happy through his music and art. He attended K-8th at Coupland ISD and was a 9th grader at Taylor ISD. He was a...

Jul 23, 2021

Alejandra Sanchez Lara, 48, of Elgin, formerly of Monterrey, Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Friday evening, July 23, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation, Saturday, July 31st from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Alejandra's Life will continue until 8:00...

Jul 23, 2021

Sharron Cantrell, 76, of Elgin passed away peacefully on Friday July 23, 2021.  She was born in New Orleans, LA, in 1945, to Howard and Nellie Ruth Cantrell.  When she was a young girl, the family moved to Bastrop County, where she attended school in Smithville.  Sharron eventually moved to the Elgin/McDade area in 1982, where she raised her...

Jul 22, 2021

Diana B. Benitez, 35, of Austin, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.  Diana will lie in state, Friday, August 27th from 9:00 PM until 5:00 PM and Family and Friends will gather for visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, August 27th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Jul 17, 2021

Alan Ginsberg, 85, of Bastrop, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. A Memorial Service, Celebrating the Lives of Geri and Alan Ginsberg will be conducted at a later date.

Jul 14, 2021

Roger Dale Janes, 68, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, July 24th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Jul 14, 2021

Our sweetest and dearest beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Lupita Gonzales Vigil, age 93, entered Eternal Peace on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home in Bastrop, Texas. Lupita was born May 24,1928, daughter of Martin Urbano Gonzales and Manuelita Espinosa Esquibel Gonzales in San Pablo, Colorado.  Lupita married her husband of 74 years, Pete Armando Vigil March 31, 1947, at...

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Milligan, 68, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, July 30th from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Saturday, July 31st at 11:00 AM with Pastor Robert Davis presiding.  Interment following Home Going Celebration at Mount Olive Cemetery of Cedar Creek....

Jul 11, 2021

Loretta Hawkins Stanley, 60, of Round Rock, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 11, 2021. Loretta will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Monday, July 19th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Elgin Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 20th at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will be private.

“A light from our household has dimmed.

Jul 10, 2021

Patricia D. Griffin, 90, renowned pianist of Elgin, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021.  Graveside service will be held at Elgin Cemetery, Wednesday, August 4th at 2:00 PM.

Jul 9, 2021

Donald Harvey Jensen, 69, of Elgin, passed away at his home, Friday, July 9, 2021, Donald was born in Newhall, California to Lillian Elnora Hoehn Jensen and Vernon Harvey Jensen on January 1, 1952.  He grew up in Elgin and began his career as a diesel mechanic for Elgin Butler Brick Company.  In 1980 he started working for Stewart...

Jul 5, 2021

Mary Hurst, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 72. Mary lived the early part of her life in Austin and mostly in Elgin.  She was steadfast to her Christian faith in God and to her role as a mother.  She enjoyed many years...