Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Baby Girl, Alexa Gomez Martinez, passed peacefully, into the loving arms of her Savior, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  She is survived by her parents, Ruben and Juana Martinez.  Family and Friends will gather at the family residence for a vigil on Thursday evening, July 11th.  A graveside service will be conducted at the Elgin Latin Cemetery, Friday, July...

Jul 8, 2019

Owen Christopher Von Arx, 72, of Elgin, Texas, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, with his wife Carol, at his side.  He was born June 30, 1947, in St.  Louis, Missouri, the second eldest of 4 siblings of late Hugo and Mercedes Von Arx.  On April 16, 1966, Owen and Carol Faye Luedemann married before he left for military...

Jul 7, 2019

Joseph Roscoe Miller, 76, of Austin, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019.  Survived by wife Diane.  Services are currently pending.

Jul 6, 2019

Karlin Frances Meyer “Baby” Hicks was born in Brenham, TX to Hermina Zetig Meyer and Rudolf Karl Meyer on November 27, 1934.  On Saturday, July 6, 2019, she went to be with her Lord and Savior and precious Buddy Hicks in heaven.  Karlin was given the nickname “Baby” by her big brother, Farrell “Buddy” Meyer; it was how her...

Jul 2, 2019

Calvin Donell Vincent, 48, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  Donell was born to Calvin and Alice Vincent on December 10, 1970 in Elgin, Texas.

Donell grew up and attended school in Elgin, where he played football for the Wildcats until he graduated in 1989.

Donell accepted Christ at an early age and...

Jul 1, 2019

Vincent “Red Dog” Quiroz was, one of six children, born to David Quiroz Sr. and Carmen R. Quiroz, in Austin, Texas on April 18th, 1959.  Vincent was called to his Heavenly Home on Monday, July 1st, 2019 and was preceded in death by his brother Edward Quiroz.

Vincent lived most of his life in Austin, with some...

Jun 15, 2019

Rafael “Ralph” Reyes was born in Elgin, Texas, one of 11 children to the late Seberiano and Carmen Villalobos Reyes on October 24, 1931.  Ralph entered Eternal Rest on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Manor, Texas.  The Reyes family moved throughout Texas working on farms and ranches before finally settling in Manor, Texas in 1947.  Growing up, Ralph learned...

Jun 11, 2019

Celso Aguilar Esquivel, 79, of Elgin passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Survived by wife, Josefina.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, June 14th from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a Celebration of Celso's Life beginning at 3:00 PM.  He will be laid to rest at the Elgin Latin Cemetery.

Celso...

Jun 11, 2019

L. B. Hall, 78, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  L.B. was born on January 2, 1941 to Albert and Nan Hall.  L.B. was born and raised in Howe, Texas.  As a young adult in Howe, he was a member of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Posse and an active member of the Howe Volunteer Fire Department. ...

Jun 11, 2019

Joe R Arellano, 79, of Webberville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church of Austin on Thursday, June 13th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Peter Apostle Catholic Church...

Jun 9, 2019

Kenneth Darrell Beauchamp, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, June 9, 2019. Kenneth was born in Taylor, Texas to James and Lorene Beauchamp on July 29, 1951.  Kenneth had many roles in his life: Fire Fighter, Ceramic Tile Contractor, Table Tennis Coach, Farmer, and friend to just about anyone he ever met. He will be remembered...

Jun 8, 2019

Frankie Lea Banks, 86, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Thrall on Saturday, June 29th at 2:00 PM with Reverend Lot presiding.  Inurnment will be private at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Jun 2, 2019

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving mother. Dottie Peterson Nitkin left us peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. Dottie Nitkin, 83, of Elgin died Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Dottie was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 8, 1936. She was raised in the Grayling and Bay City areas of Michigan, but spent...

May 28, 2019

Maria F. Campos, 83, of Elgin passed away Tuesday evening, May 28, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, May 31st at 1:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Maria's Life at 2:00 PM with Pastor Antonio Casas presiding.  She will be laid to rest next to the love of her life Pedro, at...

May 24, 2019

Wilfred Alford Goertz, 91, of Rockne passed away peacefully, Friday, May 24, 2019.  Family and friends will gather at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Rockne, on Thursday, May 30th at 9:00 AM and will Celebrate Wilfred's Christian Burial Mass at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at the Sacred Hearth Catholic Cemetery, Rockne.

May 23, 2019

Wynetta Cathey, 61, of Elgin passed away peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Family and friend will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at the Lost Pines Cowboy Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, on Thursday,...

May 23, 2019

Ronald Flory, 76, passed away from this world to his Heavenly Home, Thursday morning, May 23, 2019.  Ron graduated from Riley Highschool in Southbound, Indiana and proudly served in the United States Airforce. He worked for many years, until his retirement with Southwestern Bell.  Ronald was a faithful and longtime member of the Evangelical Free Church of Elgin. He...

May 19, 2019

Pennie Moore Rhodes, 87, of Elgin, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 19th.  Family and friends will gather at the Elgin Funeral Home on Friday, May 31st from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home Going Celebration will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Greater Mount Vernon Zion AME Church of Elgin, on...

May 18, 2019

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Alvarado/Gonzales family suffered a huge loss when Robert Henry Alvarado, Jr., 55, took is seat in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.  He was born one of 12 children born on October 21, 1963. Since the ‘90’s Robert struggled with numerous health issues, the family often joked how he have more lives than a cat.  Robert...

May 18, 2019

Fred Wright, 80, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2019.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Taylor on Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 PM.  Interment will follow at the Taylor Cemetery.