Obituaries

Emma Vargas

Aug 13, 2020

Emma Martinez Vargas, 84, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was born on Wednesday, April 8. 1936 in Crystal City, Texas, to Maria and Ramon Martinez.

Emma loved music, it was a big part of who she was.  It was music and dancing that would lead her to meet...

Ernestina Morales

Aug 10, 2020

Ernestina Gomez Morales, 83, of Austin, passed away Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020.  Her casket will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 12th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  Celebration of Christian Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Elgin, Thursday,...

Gene Tolbert

Aug 10, 2020

Gene Vincent Tolbert “Gino”, 64, of Elgin, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, Monday afternoon, August 10, 2020.  He was born on Sunday, March 18, 1956 to Ruth Regina and Allan J. Tolbert, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Gene, married Agnes Rosini in 1974, and the couple had two daughters, Jacqueline and Danielle.

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Charles Kastner

Aug 6, 2020

Charles William Kastner, 93, of Austin, joined our Beloved Father on the evening of August 6, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  Charles was born in Elgin, Texas, to Henrietta Liesman Kastner and Martin Kastner, Sr. on February 6,1927.

Charles joined the Navy in 1952 in San Francisco and served honorably as a Lieutenant.  After his military service,...

Richard Verstynen

Aug 2, 2020

Richard Almond Verstynen, 67, passed away at his home early on Sunday morning, August 2, 2020, a few days shy of his birthday, Sunday, August 9, 2020.

He moved to Austin in the 70’s to attend the University of Texas.  Ric worked as an Auto Mechanic for several dealerships, particularly Volkswagen, all his life until he retired...

Roy Benford

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Roy Dale Benford was called home to Glory to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, August 2, 2020.  Roy Dale was born on June 23, 1960, to the late Leon and Josephine Mildred (Powell) Benford in Smithville, Texas.

As a child he was nurtured and rooted in the admiration of the Lord.  He accepted Christ...

Linda Brinkley

Jul 27, 2020

Linda Brinkley, 77, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday evening, July 27, 2020.  Linda was born in Corpus Christi, to Ira Dell Creel and Ruby Florence Foehner Creel, on June 24, 1943.  Growing up by the beach, she developed a lifelong disdain for wind and water, which was always a family joke.  She...

Rosendo Bautista

Jul 25, 2020

Rosendo Segura Bautista, 24, of Marble Falls, formerly of Jalpan de Serra, Mexico, passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 25, 2020.  The family will receive guests at their home and Funeral Services are planned for a later date in Mexico.

Manuel Martinez

Jul 23, 2020

Manuel Hernandez Martinez, 36, of Elgin passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Manuel was born in Austin, to Aurora “Lola” Hernandez and Marcelo Martinez, on July 23, 1984.  He is preceded in death by his stepdad, Ramiro Hernandez; baby sister, Marisa Hernandez; maternal grandfather, Ralph Hernandez, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Marcel Martinez, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Felicita Hernandez.  Manuel...

Margaret "Peggy" Tutt

Jul 21, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Jane Draper Tutt, 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  Peggy was born in Port Huron, Michigan to Marshall Gideon and Hazel Howell Draper on May 7, 1927.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Miller; her sister-in-law's and their husbands, Margie and Don Aten,...

Darrell Peal

Jul 21, 2020

Darrell Lynn Peal, 73, of Austin Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family on July 21, 2020 to return to his Savior. Darrell is survived by his daughter Kristi, son Jake, sister Sharon and 5 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Darrell was a loving father, grandfather and friend to everyone. Darrell grew...

James Schofman

Jul 20, 2020

James Richard Schofman, 51, of Lago Vista, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 20, 2020.  Survived by wife, Amber.  Services are currently pending.

Carolina Reynoza

Jul 18, 2020

Carolina Molina Reynoza, 88, went to join her Heavenly Father and husband, Charles, on Saturday morning, July 18, 2020.  Carolina was born to Gorgonio and Sarah Molina in Round Rock, on July 12, 1932.  Carolina and Charles lived in Elgin, where they raised their family.  After her husband passed away, she moved to Round Rock.

Carolina was...

Salos Gusman

Jul 16, 2020

Now his work is ended,  And he is laid to rest,

I seem to hear him whisper,  O’ Lord I’ve done my best!

Well done my faithful servant I know you’ve struggled hard

That’s why I thought to call you, From labor to rest…

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Alfred Wusterhausen

Jul 11, 2020

Alfred Charles Wusterhausen was born to Howard Oscar Wusterhausen and Lilly Kate Hewer Wusterhausen on October 3, 1946, in Brenham, Texas.   He passed away on Saturday morning, July 11, 2020, in Sherman, Texas, where he lived for the last several years.

Alfred graduated from Lexington High School with the Class of ’67.  He was a farmer, truck...

Kanyon Simien, Deacon

Jul 11, 2020

Deacon Kanyon Simien, 20, of Elgin, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.  His casket will lie in state at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, July 17th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A private Home Going Celebration will be conducted at Weeping Willow Missionary Baptist Church of McDade, Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 AM with the Reverend Justin...

Benito Rodriguez

Jul 10, 2020

Benito Rivera Rodriguez, 68, of Paige, passed away Friday morning, July 10, 2020.  Survived by wife, Maria Rebecca Jimenez Moreno.  Services are currently pending.

Daniel Kleidon

Jul 10, 2020

Daniel Edwin Kleidon, 89, of Manor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Friday morning, July 10, 2020.  Daniel was the seventh of ten children born to Otto Kleidon and Martha Baker Kleidon, on August 20, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.  He attend school in Chicago and joined the United Army at the age of 17.  After honorably...

Ysidro Martinez, Jr.

Jul 8, 2020

Ysidro Espinoza Martinez, Jr. 48, of Elgin, formerly of Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away Wednesday evening, July 8, 2020.  Survived by wife, Rosa Elva Guerrero.  His casket will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, July 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Christian...

Lorene Wilcox

Jul 7, 2020

Lorene Estelle Romine Wilcox, 90, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 7, 2020.  Lorene was born to Allie and Effie Romine on January 10, 1930.  She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, Thomas Wilcox and wife Jan of Houston, Kenneth Wilcox and wife Michele of Lexington, and Keith Wilcox and wife Lisa of Elgin; her adopted daughter,...