Obituaries

Alan Ginsberg

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.

Roger Janes

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.

Lupita Vigil

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...

Mary Milligan

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....

Loretta Hawkins Stanley

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.

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Patricia Griffin

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.

Donald Jensen

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...

Mary Hurst

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...

J Cleofas Esquivel

Jul 2, 2021

J Cleofas Esquivel, 61, of Elgin, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, July 16th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 AM. Christian...

Jon Stewart

Jul 1, 2021

Jon Sterling Stewart, 72, of Bastrop, formerly of Abilene, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, July 1, 2021. Jon was born on Monday, July 5, 1948, to Martha Evelyn Akins Stewart and Orel Holmes Stewart.

Jon attended the University of Texas at El Paso and received his degree in architecture.  He was licensed to practice...

Karen Clatter

Jun 30, 2021

Karen Rachel Clatter, 55, of Corpus Christi, formerly of Austin, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  Survived by her husband, Dwayne.  She will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, July 9th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Rosewood Avenue Baptist Church of Austin, Saturday, July 10th at 11:00 AM with...

Willie Gattis

Jun 29, 2021

Willie Dee Gattis, 91, of McDade, passed away peacefully at her home with her family and friends at her bedside, Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Willie Dee was born to George Scott and Sally Ruth Fraser in Estelline, Texas on January 3, 1930.

As a young girl, Willie worked in the fields with her family, learning to work...

Russell Botkin

Jun 28, 2021

Russell Dale Botkin, son of Sandra Grady Cole and late Carl Botkin, died suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2021, at the age of 46. Russell was born in Taylor, Texas and lived his life in Elgin and surrounding central communities.

Russell graduated from Elgin High School in 93’ and stood out in football and track. Russell was...

Roxanne Copeland

Jun 25, 2021

Roxanne “Roxy” Copeland was called Home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday evening, June 25, 2021.  Roxanne was born the youngest of three children to Lucille and C W Ash, in Pasadena, Texas on June 3, 1958.  Roxanne grew up and spent her younger years in the Houston area.

In the mid 80’s, Roxanne moved to Central...

David Solis Jr.

Jun 20, 2021

David Solis, age 51 of Taylor left this earth for eternal life on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  David was born on July 3, 1969, in Round Rock, to Olivia Flores and David Solis. David was a father to Dominic, Quinton, Jonathon, Eric, Heaven, Star, Sebastian and Egypt. He was the oldest of his brothers, Armando and Christopher and two...

Rosalia Dominguez Cedillo

Jun 20, 2021

Rosalia Dominguez Cedilio, 54 of Austin, Texas gained her Heavenly wings on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Rosalia will in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, June 25th at 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Inurnment will be private.

Tama Vinson

Jun 19, 2021

Tama Kathleen Vinson, 66, of Elgin, Texas, formerly of Waco, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Funeral Service will be conducted graveside at Youngs Prairie Cemetery, Wednesday, June 23rd at 11:00 AM

Donnie Zachary

Jun 12, 2021

Donnie Ray Zachary, 72, of Taylor, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 12, 2021.  He will lie in state at Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 16th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted graveside at Taylor City Cemetery, Thursday, June 17th at 10:00 AM.

A BRIEF SKETCH OF LIFE FOR...