Our Obituaries
Kenneth Matthew Alves
November 24, 1982 - May 19, 2013
Kenneth Matthew Alves, 30, passed from this earth May 19, 2013. He was born November 24, 1982 in Austin to Charlie and Deborah (Brown) Alves. He attended Del Valle schools and graduated from Del Valle High School in 2001 where he was a member of the football and basketball team. Kenny also earned his culinary arts degree from Le Cordon Bleu, where he expanded his love of cooking and preparing...
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Maria Rosas
February 28, 1948 - May 14, 2013
Maria Rosas, age 65, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, May 14, 2013. She was the beloved mother of Adrian Rosas and Katherine Rosas Simon of Austin, Texas. She is survived by her two children; her three brothers, Frank Garcia, Fred Garcia, Arturo Garcia; and her ex-spouse, Homero Rosas.
Maria was born in Beeville, Texas but spent the majority of her life...
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Charles Louis Fischer
September 15, 1922 - May 14, 2013
Charles Louis Fischer, Jr., 90, of Austin passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was born on September 15, 1922 to Charles Louis, Sr. and Ethel Holmes Fischer in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Tulane University and served with the U.S. Coast Guard before beginning a career with the IRS. He had a life-long passion for music and played the trombone professionally for many years. Other...
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Johnnie A. Beasley, Sr.
November 17, 1936 - May 12, 2013
Johnnie A. Beasley Sr., 76, passed peacefully into the next life on May 12, 2013, following a long, brave fight against cancer. He was born on November 17, 1936, in Baxley, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Sue; his parents, Odis Phoye Beasley and Sallie Mae Thomas Beasley, his brother, James Earl Beasley, and his sister, Betty Jean Beasley.
Johnnie is...
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Fredrick "Rick" Lathers
September 9, 1966 - May 11, 2013
Fredrick "Rick" Lathers, aka "Beast on East", died unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born on September 9, 1966 in Heidelberg, Germany. Rick was the iconic happy hour bartender at The Chuggin' Monkey and Darwin's, and always made everyone feel immediately at home. Always ready with a(n often racy) joke and big smile, he made an impact on many people's lives; always willing to give...
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Jane Ayre Loomis
December 3, 1924 - May 9, 2013
Jane Ayre Loomis was born December 3, 1924, the oldest of three daughters to Jane and George Ayre. Jane grew up in Pennsylvania and then attended both the University of Tennessee and University of Michigan.
She spent 28 years as the wife of a navy pilot. As they moved around the country, she made homes for her family in 10 different cities all over the United States before embarking on her...
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Clifford Edwin "Skipper" Williams
January 17, 1949 - May 9, 2013
Clifford Edwin "Skipper" Williams, aged 64, resident of Kyle, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2013. He was born January 17th, 1949. He graduated from Travis High School with the class of 1967. He then went on to proudly serve in the US Navy for 26 years, where he served in the Vietnam War.
In his early adult years, he was an avid bowler, and enjoyed participating in recreational...
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Yvonne "Vonnie" Frances Schoo Redmon
August 18, 1928 - May 8, 2013
Yvonne Frances Schoo Redman "Vonnie Redmon", age 84 of Austin passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born on Saturday, August 18, 1928 to John and Theresa Schoo in Iona Minnesota.
She is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Theresa and John Henry Schoo; brothers, Jim, Phil, Jack, Ronald; sisters, Adelaide Meyers, Mildred Russell, Donna Mae Deegan, Emma Redmon; husband of 20 years,...
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Ana M. Martinez
May 4, 1958 - May 6, 2013
Ana M. Martinez age 55, of Austin passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born on May 4, 1958 in Rio Grande Zacatecas. Ana was an Entrepreneur, enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time at the Green Belt, but most of all loving on her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Martinez; siblings, Noe and Juan Martin Martinez.
Ana is survived by her companion, Domingo Chile;...
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John Fredrick Anthony Hanson
April 16, 1989 - May 5, 2013
John Fredrick Anthony Hanson, 24, of Austin, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
John was born in Austin Texas to Anthony and Cherie Hanson on April 16, 1989 at 11:11 am. He went to high school at James Bowie High School and graduated in 2007. John graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Business Administration with a Major in Management in December 2011. He was...
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Brian P. Hollingsworth
November 18, 1973 - May 2, 2013
Brian P. Hollingsworth, 39, of Austin, Texas died of cancer on May 2, 2013, with loved ones by his side. Brian was born on November 18, 1973 in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Cherry Hill High School West in New Jersey in 1992. While being a top academic student and co-founder of the local Lacrosse club, his artistic drive eventually took him to Boston where he received a BA from the...
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Mark Robert Taborsky
January 18, 1954 - April 28, 2013
Mark Robert Taborsky age 59 of Austin passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was born on January 18, 1954 to Robert and Teresa Tabor in Cleveland, We are sad to announce the death of our dear Mark Taborsky on April 28, 2013.
Mark was born in Cleveland, Ohio January 18, 1954. He grew up with an interest in science and nature like his father. He also was an avid collector of comic books,...
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Jerry Allan Parrish
May 13, 1942 - April 28, 2013
Jerry Allan Parrish of Austin, TX, was born on May 13, 1942. He passed away on April 28, 2013 at the age of 70.
Jerry was born in Kemp, TX, and spent his early years in Kaufman, TX. In 1960, he graduated from Kaufman High School. A football scholarship brought him to Austin College in Sherman, TX, and he completed his undergraduate work at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.
In 1964,...
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Bertie Geraldine Tatum Johnson
August 6, 1925 - April 27, 2013
Bertie Geraldine Tatum Johnson was born on August 6, 1925, to Bert and Haskell Tatum. She lived her life preparing for her heavenly home, and God welcomed her to His kingdom on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Geraldine was born in Greer County, Oklahoma, and was the firstborn of six children. Her siblings called her Sissy, a name that endeared her to nieces and nephews as Aunt Sissy and to...
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Marian Urias Castro
August 17, 1948 - April 25, 2013
Marian Urias Castro beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called to her heavenly mansion on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
Marian was born in San Marcos, Texas on August 17, 1948 to Juan and Maria Urias. The youngest of six children. Her siblings are: Jeremias (Jerry) Urias, Lea (Gloria) Bargas, John (Johnny) Urias Sr., Joe Urias, and Lovey Urias.
Marian grew up in Austin,...
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Edwin Reggio, Jr., C.S.C.
March 29, 1933 - April 24, 2013
Brother Edwin Reggio, CSC, passed away on April 24, 2013 at Notre Dame, Indiana. He was born March 29, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edwin Reggio, Sr. and Mazie Delhommer. He entered the Congregation of Holy Cross on August 15, 1951. He taught in Brooklyn, New York and then at both St. Edward's High School and St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and served as Headmaster of the Holy...
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Virginia Ann von Rosenberg Moses
March 27, 1934 - April 19, 2013
Virginia Ann von Rosenberg Moses, a proud 5th generation Texan and Austin resident, passed away April 19, 2013 at the age of 79. She was born in Lockhart, Texas, to Joseph Leslie and Jennie Crook von Rosenberg, Ann cherished the memories of her childhood, growing up with her three brothers on Lafayette Street in Austin. She had a wonderful life traveling the world with her husband, Bob, a...
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Geraldine C. Gist
January 16, 1947 - April 18, 2013
Mrs. Geraldine Cheeks Gist, daughter of the late Reverend Earl Cheeks and Mrs. Lois Dorrah Cheeks, entered this life on January 16, 1947 in Laurens, South Carolina and the Lord gently took her to her heavenly home on April 18, 2013, in Austin, Texas.
Mrs. Gist was converted as a child and joined the Springfield Baptist Church in Laurens, where she was baptized. She later became a member of...
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Michael Joseph Densley
March 6, 1969 - April 18, 2013
Michael Joseph Densley, 44, of Austin, TX, died unexpectedly on April 18, 2013. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1969, to Patricia L. (DiOrio) Densley Martin and Richard L. Densley Jr.
Mike graduated from Hanover (NH) High School and lived in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Orleans, and Austin. Mike was a creative musician and lively guitarist, who performed under...
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Barbara A. "Bobbie" Harmon
May 31, 1932 - April 18, 2013
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Templeton Harmon, 80, left this world just before midnight on April 17th, 2013, surrounded by most of her beloved family. She was ushered into Heaven while her family sang one of her favorite processional hymns.
Bobbie was born during the Great Depression on May 31st, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. She was the only child of Ruth Iona and Charles Richard Templeton. Charles owned...
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Flora Wunneburger
November 9, 1923 - April 16, 2013
Flora Elasibeth Manahan (Betty) Wunneburger, 89, of Austin, TX passed away April 16, 2013 in Austin.
Betty was born in Teague, TX on November 9, 1923 to Lucien Winfield Manahan and Flora Opal Martha Pearl Hardin Manahan. She graduated in 1941 from Pine Tree High School in Longview, TX.
Needing a watch to begin Nurse's School, Betty worked as a maid at Markham-McRee Memorial Hospital in...
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Antonia "Toney" Morgan
December 23, 1924 - April 13, 2013
Antonia Morgan, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the age of 88. Born in Taylor, Texas to Mary Rose and Henry Veselka on December 23, 1924, Toney married George Ellison Morgan on September 26, 1942, and spent over 70 years by his side as a proud resident of Austin, especially South Austin. An active member of St....
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Edward "Eddie" Arechiga
January 13, 1959 - April 11, 2013
It saddens us deeply to announce the unexpected death of Eddie (54) on Thursday, April 11, 2013. He passed away peacefully with family at his side. He was a life long resident of Austin. He was preceded in death by the mother of his sons, Patricia Garcia; grandparents, Antonio and Luz Yanez and Frank and Lula Arechiga.
Eddie is survived by sons, Mark (Brenda) Garcia, Jeff Garcia; his mother,...
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Mario G. Rendon
August 22, 1949 - April 10, 2013
Mario Gilbert Rendon, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born August 22, 1949 to Francisco and Guadalupe Rendon.
He proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1971. Mario enjoyed the outdoors, movies, cookouts and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria;...
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Robert Charles Reinehr
April 19, 1934 - April 9, 2013
Robert Charles Reinehr, 78, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2013, after a brief illness. Born in Jamestown, ND, he served in the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant until honorable discharge in 1958, to pursue his college education. Upon receiving his PhD from UT @ Austin, he taught at ACC, worked in private practice and at MHMR, and served as Chief Psychologist at the Austin State...
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Kathryn "Kathy" Webber
July 31, 1946 - April 3, 2013
Kathryn (Kathy) Webber, 66, passed peacefully to be with her Lord on April 3, 2013. Kathy was born in Orange, California and raised in Santa Ana until she moved to Abilene, Texas in the 60's later moving to Manchaca, Texas. She loved music of all kinds, but especially Country Western. She enjoyed horseback riding, bingo and participating in the Special Olympics. She never met a stranger and...
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Paul A. Kaschube
October 3, 1956 - April 1, 2013
Paul A. Kaschube, age 56. A loving family member and friend will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Church, 300 Monroe Ave. Austin Texas 78704.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church with Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am. Burial will be private.
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Ronald Bernard Brotherman
August 14, 1934 - March 29, 2013
Ronald Bernard Brotherman, 78, of Austin, passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday, following a lengthy battle with ALS. He was born in San Antonio in 1934, graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952, and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. In 1958 he married "that little kid up the road", Katherine Russell. Ronald lost Katherine to breast cancer in 1994, but found love a...
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Marilynn McEachern Claypool
July 29, 1940 - March 26, 2013
Our beloved Marilynn left us on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 for a better, pain-free place.
Marilynn was born to Hubert McEachern and Sophie Wuertele on July 29, 1940 in Austin, Texas. She was a native Austinite and would never consider living anywhere else.
Marilynn was a graduate of Travis High School. She spent many of her working years as a secretary for the State of Texas while attending St...
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Joe "Rancho" Ybarbo
May 28, 1930 - March 25, 2013
Joe Ybarbo was born in Buda, Texas on May 28, 1930 to parents, Adolfo and Juanita Ybarbo and was called by our heavenly father on March 25, 2013.
Joe was a kind, gentle loving man who was well known for being a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He touched many lives throughout his life with his kindness and sense of humor; he enjoyed making people laugh. Joe enjoyed...
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Irene Alice Yeary
January 2, 1920 - March 24, 2013
Irene Alice McCutcheon was born in Atoka Oklahoma in 1920. She was the last of eight children born to Emma and James McCutcheon and lived with her family in the tiny village of Lively. Irene came to Austin in 1939. In Austin she enrolled in the Dual Arts School where she completed her work for a certificate in cosmetology. She worked as a licensed beautician in Austin for over 50 years, most...
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Mark Crump
March 3, 1954 - March 22, 2013
Mark D. Crump went home to the LORD on March 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sandy Crump; two sons, Marcus Crump and Lucas Crump; as well as his parents, Bob and Reanonda Crump; Brother, Joe Crump; and sisters, Twyla Crump and Sue Flores. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
Mark began his career in nursing at the Amarillo Hospital...
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Mary Louise Ledesma
September 28, 1927 - March 19, 2013
Mary Louise Ovalle Ledesma passed away Tuesday March 19, 2013. A native Austinite, Mary Lou, as she was known to everyone, was born to Juanita Menchaca in 1927.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her mother,Juanita Menchaca, husband Raymond G. Ledesma, 2 brothers, Tony and Gilbert, sister Jovita, and Tammi Green, her granddaughter.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, and their...
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Gladys Irene Manchaca
January 18, 1931 - March 18, 2013
Gladys Irene Manchaca, age 82 of Austin, Texas passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. She was born on Sunday, January 18, 1931 to Rudolph and Hulda Johnson in Manor, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Manchaca.
Gladys is survived by her sons, Wayne Manchaca, David Manchaca and wife Denise, Tim Manchaca and wife Cynthia; daughters, Paula Segura, Ruth Fitch, Teresa Luna and...
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Helen Mussette Richey
December 12, 1953 - March 15, 2013
Helen Mussette Richey of Austin, Texas was born December 12, 1953. She passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 after a sudden illness.
She worked for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a social worker in the Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Training, and Inter-State Compact units in several cities in Texas throughout her 30 year career. She also worked for the Internal...
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Mary Rostrom
February 1, 1934 - March 14, 2013
First and foremost a teacher, coach, and friend, Mary Rostrom, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013. She was born February 1, 1934, in Houston, TX, to Joseph (Joe) C. and Marie (Seydler) Rostrom. A 1952 graduate of Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in Houston, and a January, 1957 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree, Mary was a life-long learner who...
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Zacheus W. Ryall, USAF Ret.
January 28, 1926 - March 13, 2013
Colonel Zacheus Wheeler Ryall Jr. (USAF, Ret.), devoted husband, father, gentleman and trusted friend to many, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was 87.
Zach was born January 28, 1926, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas, to Zacheus W. Ryall and Marie Lucille (Polly) Day. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School in May 1943 and, shortly thereafter, enlisted in the Army. He...
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Armando Mayorga
January 16, 1941 - March 6, 2013
Armando (Mando) Mayorga, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was born, the first of five children, to Enedino and Magdalena Mayorga on January 16, 1941, in El Paso, Texas. He was a lifelong native of El Paso, Texas, up until November 2012, when he moved to Austin, Texas, to be near his youngest daughter.
He graduated from Bowie High School in 1959, and attended Miami Dade Community...
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Sydneyanna Carter Willson Kirksey Wilkerson
May 7, 1922 - February 23, 2013
Sydneyanna Wilkerson, age 90, died peacefully at home with her family on February 23, 2013. "Syd" was a teacher, principal and woman of faith. Born May 7, 1922 to David Mitchell Carter and Secola May Davis in Dallas, she was raised in Fort Worth.
"Syd" is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jimmy E. Wilkerson of Fort Worth, and is survived by her family, David and Liz Willson, Rachael...
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Jimmy G. Villegas
April 5, 1950 - February 22, 2013
Jimmy G. Villegas was born on April 5, 1950. He was called home by our heavenly Father on February 22, 2013. On October 10, 1970 he married the love of his life Wilma Cervantes, and they spent the next 42 years building their lives together. Jimmy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an altar boy at Cristo Rey Church, as a young father he taught Catechism classes at Sacred Heart...
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Mary Lynn Richardson Clinger
January 6, 1933 - February 21, 2013
Mary Lynn Richardson Clinger died on February 21, 2013 in her home in Austin, TX. She had pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents - Lerah and Lamar Richardson; daughter-in-law, Susan Clinger and sister-in-law, Nancy Richardson.
She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Charles E. Clinger; their 4 children, Son, Brian E. Clinger of Dale, TX., Daughter, Marsha L....
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Melva Jean Cain
April 25, 1940 - February 18, 2013
Melva Jean Cain age 72, of Austin, Texas, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Seton Hospital. Melva Jean was born on April 25, 1940 in Austin, Texas to Melvin and Maybelle Townsley Scott. She attended Travis High School where she was very active in all school functions and a cheerleader. She continued the Rebel spirit by planning the class reunions and meeting with the "old high school...
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Betty Ann Mikolaitis
July 19, 1931 - February 12, 2013
Betty Ann Mikolaitis was called by our Lord on February 12, 2013. She was born on July 19, 1931 in Oak Park, IL. She is survived by her four children: Steve Mikolaitis-Phillips of Austin; Mike Mikolaitis and wife Terri of Colorado Springs, CO; Terry Kotrla and husband Jerry of Cedar Park, TX; Vicki Flores of Orange Grove, TX. Fifteen grandchildren: Tracy Phillips, Marcy Phillips, Scott...
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Maria Tooley
May 29, 1928 - February 8, 2013
Maria Tooley, age 84, of Austin, Texas and formerly 61 years in Boise City, Oklahoma, passed away February 8, 2013. Marie was born in Wurtzberg, Germany on May 28, 1928. Maria met Richard Lewis Tooley after WWII in Germany when he would come to ride horses at her father's horse stables. They married in 1947 and had their first child, Nell, in Germany. In 1948 they moved to America and settled in...
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Lydia G. Estrada
April 17, 1927 - February 6, 2013
Lydia G. Estrada was called by our Heavenly Father on Feb 6th. She is now joined with the love of her life, our Father, Ignacio B. Estrada.
Lydia is survived by her daughters, Carmen Estrada, Yolanda Estrada and Delia Estrada-Gil and husband Rene; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Weed-Corley-Fish...
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Connie Ledesma Arredondo
January 24, 1927 - February 3, 2013
Connie Ledesma Arredondo was born on January 24, 1927 in Austin Texas and was married to John M. Arredondo for 54 years. As an Austinite, Connie loved children and was a school secretary at Pease Elementary, Zavala Elementary and Govalle Elementary. Connie spent her whole life nurturing, mentoring, and loving anyone who crossed her path. Connie Ledesma Arredondo passed away on February 3, 2013.
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Robert McLaughlin
February 7, 1941 - February 1, 2013
Robert McLaughlin, a longtime Manchaca, TX resident passed away peacefully from his life on earth on February 1, 2013. In 1959 at age 17 Robert came to live at Marbridge, a facility for adults with mental disabilities located in Manchaca, and resided there happily for 54 years.
Robert was born February 7, 1941 to Henry Burman McLaughlin and Fay Doris Boyd McLaughlin in Brownwood, TX. His...
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Carolyn Blankenship
February 16, 1944 - January 29, 2013
Carolyn (Holder) Blankenship of Lockhart, TX, age 68, passed away peacefully in her home on January 29, 2013. Born in Sweetwater, TX, she was a longtime resident of Austin. After graduating from Travis High, she worked for the City of Austin for more than a decade. She then served as Volunteer Coordinator and Education Director for the Austin Center for Attitudinal Healing for another decade. ...
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Theresa Miriam "Tootsie" Joseph
June 30, 1927 - January 27, 2013
Theresa Miriam Joseph, a lifelong Austinite, passed away at Seton Hospital on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the age of 85, after suffering a severe heart attack on Tuesday. "Tootsie" as her family called her, was beloved by all who knew her.
Predeceased by her parents, Joe Lewis Joseph, Sr. and Katherine Margaret Selleh Joseph; two sisters, Norraine McNew and RoseMarie Paykin. Theresa is...
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Billy Browning
July 17, 1943 - January 22, 2013
Billy Browning passed away at peace on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Billy was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He loved his family very much and his strength shows in all of us. Billy was born on July 17, 1943 in Austin, Texas to Christine Doyal Williams. His mother, Christine was married to Clifford D. Williams who had a son,...
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James Richard (Rick) Kerr
February 6, 1956 - January 20, 2013
James Richard (Rick) Kerr, born February 6, 1956 in Waco, Texas passed away at 5:30 am on January 20, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
James is survived by his parents, James and Mary Lou Kerr of Austin; brother, Joey and wife Erin of Austin; sister, Janis Hereford of Norman, Oklahoma; nephew, Evan Kerr of Austin; nieces, Abby Kerr of Austin and Tiffanie McGill of Blair, Oklahoma.
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Herman E. Burris
May 9, 1922 - January 19, 2013
The Reverend Herman Elby Burris, pastor, businessman, husband, father and friend, has left this world to join his loving wife Iva Nell.
H. E. Burris, age 90, left his three attentive daughters, Barbara Gunn husband Jack, Sharon Cowan husband Dan, Nancy Howell husband Daniel. He loved his nine grandchildren, Joel, Jason, Jana, Marci, Jeremy, Kara, Julie, Joshua and Bethany. His legacy will...
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Virginia Loera Garcia
February 7, 1953 - January 17, 2013
Virginia Loera Garcia born February 7, 1953 went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 17, 2013.
She is preceded in death by her son, John Lujan; her brother, Joe "BooBoo" Loera Jr.; her father, Joe Sosa Loera; brother, Lawrence "Chico" Loera.
Virginia is survived by her loving husband, John Garcia; and her sons that adore her, Anthony Loera and wife Yvonne and their two girls,...
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Gerald John Fisher
May 30, 1935 - January 16, 2013
Gerald John Fisher, better known as "Jerry" to family and friends, passed away in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 77.
Jerry was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1935 to Simeon Paul and Ellen Hunter Fisher. He left his hometown to join the Air Force where he proudly served for over 20 years. Upon retiring from the Air Force in Austin, he continued to work...
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Sara B. Escobedo
May 15, 1928 - January 16, 2013
Mrs. Sara B. Escobedo, 84, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Jan. 16, 2013, after a brief illness. Sara was born in Mexico City, on May 15, 1928, and emigrated from Mexico to the United States in 1950. A devout and committed pastor's wife, Sara was married to The Reverend Daniel Escobedo, Sr., on Oct. 7, 1950; they were happily married for more than 60 years.
Friends and family are cordially...
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Robert Todd Carr
August 25, 1960 - January 14, 2013
Robert Todd Carr, 52, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2013. Born on August 25, 1960, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he and his family resided in Norman, Oklahoma before moving to Austin, Texas in 1972. He graduated from Westlake High School in 1978 and attended the University of Texas in Austin. Todd was a stand-out athlete in high school, playing football, basketball and baseball, as...
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Oscar F. Lenertz
April 15, 1914 - January 12, 2013
Oscar Lenertz at the age of 98 passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2013, in River Hills Nursing Center, Kerrville, Texas. He was born April 15, 1914 in Remsen, Iowa, to Charles and Hilda Brill Lenertz.
Oscar graduated high school in Le Mars, Iowa in 1932 and moved with the rest of his family to Austin, Texas in 1934. He worked as manager of Slaughter Grocery and married...
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Bejay McNabb Kremer
December 31, 1921 - January 12, 2013
Bejay was born in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of Adelaide Giles McNabb and John E McNabb. Preceding her in death were her parents, Larry Kremer, her husband of 60 years, son Charles Kremer, and brother John McNabb.
Larry and Bejay lived in Dallas 34 years where they raised their family and moved to Austin after his...
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Joseph "Joe" Griganavicius
February 10, 1930 - January 11, 2013
Joseph Griganavicius was born Juozas Griganavicius in Ukmerge, Lithuania on 10 February 1930. He attended Deltuva Grammar School in Lithuania from September 1936 to June 1944. From 1941 until 1944 he and his family endured Russian military rule of their country. Starting in October to November of 1944 he and his family evaded the Russians. Moving to the west they lived on Wienhag Farm in...
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Mildred Alexander
November 12, 1929 - January 11, 2013
Mildred Alexander, age 83 of Wimberley, formerly of Austin, was born November 12, 1929 in Austin to the late Thomas E. and Rose A. Dougherty. She passed from this life on Friday, January 11, 2013 in Wimberley.
She is survived by her children and their spouses; Deborah and Larry Camp, Norman and Tammy Alexander, Stephanie and Alan Frazee, John and Debbie Alexander, Kevin and Kathy Alexander...
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George W. Studer
March 21, 1930 - January 10, 2013
George W. Studer Jr., 82, passed away from this world on January 10, 2013. He was born March 21, 1930, in Creedmoor, TX. George worked at the Travis County Engineering Office for 47 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Margaret; his sister, LaNelle Witcher; and sons, Gregory and William. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Thelma Mae; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Studer;...
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Donald N. Cain, MD
December 6, 1922 - January 10, 2013
Donald N. Cain, MD age 90 of Austin passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1922 to Rexford and Alpha Cain in Champaign, Illinois.
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Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Avenue. Graveside Service 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013...
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Michael Davenport
May 28, 1922 - January 9, 2013
Michael Davenport, 90 of Austin, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born on Sunday, May 28, 1922 in Yonkers, New York to Walter and Barbara Davenport.
Mr. Davenport is survived by daughter, Cynthia D. Santos; granddaughter, Melanie Reyna; grandsons, William Reyna II, Julio Santos; and numerous family members.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 24,...
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Zella Marie Brown
October 31, 1927 - January 9, 2013
Zella Marie Brown age 85, of Austin passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013.
Zella is survived by her daughters, Susie May, Barbara May Penney, Donna Brown Goins.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress with Funeral Service to begin at 3:00 pm.
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Lydia W. Trevino
December 14, 1920 - January 8, 2013
Lydia W. Trevino 92, of Austin, Texas died January 8, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1920 in Laredo, Texas to Bessie and Henry Julian. She grew up in Austin surrounded by her one sister and seven brothers.
Lydia was a long time Austin resident and retired from the State of Texas after working within the healthcare system for many years. She was a lifelong...
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Trinidad Cano Guerrero
November 27, 1940 - January 8, 2013
Trinidad Cano Guerrero, age 72, of Austin, Texas died on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Luis; children, Linda Guerrero, Miguel Guerrero, Luis Guerrero II; grandchildren, Stephanie Gallier, Dominique Carrillo, Christina Guerrero, Crystal Guerrero, Joshua Guerrero; great-grandsons, Blake Rogers, Clayton Gallier.
She was a lifetime member of Our Lady of...
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Willie C. Garcia
March 27, 1921 - January 6, 2013
Willie C. Garcia was called by our heavenly father on January 6th. He was born March 27, 1921 to Benigno & Manuelita Garcia. Willie grew up under the great open skies of Marfa, Texas.
He served in the United States Army 1942-1944, stationed in North Africa and Italy during WWII, Military Police 178th company Army Spl service 8th service command, Ft. Bliss and Ft. Sam Houston. He was a...
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Margaret Marie Mohler
June 22, 1958 - January 2, 2013
Margaret Marie Mohler, age 54, of Lockhart passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She was born on Sunday, June 22, 1958 to Billy and Allene Glass in Houston, Texas.
She is preceded by her husband, "Buddy: William H. Mohler; father, Billy Glass; sister, Elaine Glass.
Margaret is survived by her two kids, Jennifer and Timothy Mohler; grandkids, Billy, Abigale and Jessica; brothers,...
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Terry D. Jones
August 26, 1936 - January 2, 2013
Terry Dean Jones, age 76 passed away on January 2, 2013 with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 26, 1936.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, LaRue Jones of Wimberley; children, Terry and Lori Jones of Austin, Rhonda and Donny Raenz of Dripping Springs, Tammy and Lonnie Miles of Kyle, Randy and Jackie Jones of Burnet, Tina and Doug McElwee of Wimberley; sixteen grandchildren;...
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Thomas "Ed" Edward Whitaker
April 12, 1947 - January 2, 2013
Thomas "Ed" Edward Whitaker was born on April 12, 1947 in Red River County, Texas to George Thomas Whitaker and Mary Lois Griffin. He passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Austin, Texas at the age of 65.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita (Janie) M. Whitaker of Bastrop, TX; sons, John W. Bonee, Jr. of Bastrop, TX; Michael J. Bonee of Austin, TX; and James A. Bonee of...
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Lila Mae Morris Munn
May 10, 1920 - December 30, 2012
Lila Mae Morris Munn age 92 of Austin formerly of Ft. Worth died Sunday, December 30, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph L. Munn, Jr.; brother, A. D. Ray Morris; son, Ronald W. Munn.
Lila is survived by her son, Joseph L. Munn and wife Jeannette of Gainesville, Texas; granddaughter, Jennifer Wood and husband James of Denton; five great-grandchildren; nephew,...
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Audrey Ann Cisco Coon
December 12, 1950 - December 29, 2012
In loving memory of Audrey Ann Cisco Coon who was called to heaven on December 29 th, 2012 at the age of 62. She was preceded by her parents Susie Nichols Cisco and Smith Epson Cisco and 3 sisters Pearl Cisco Liles, Martha Cisco Smith and LaVerne Cisco Douglas. She is survived by her Husband Grant Whittet Coon II, 3 sisters Ina Cisco Davis, Barbara Cisco Swafford, Edith Cisco Conrad, and...
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Diana Quiroz
September 17, 1963 - December 29, 2012
Diana Quiroz age 49 of Austin passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born on September 17, 1963, in Temple, Texas, but lived in Austin for 47 years. She attended Travis High School and Coastal Bend College where she received her LVN. Her passion was for the Lord Jesus Christ and her family. We will miss her singing, laughter and love of life.
She is preceded in death by her...
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John Anthony Alcoser
September 27, 1969 - December 28, 2012
John Anthony Alcoser, age 43, of Austin passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Alcoser; grandmother, Mercedes Alcoser; uncle, Pedro Alcoser Jr.
John is survived by his grandfather, Pedro Alcoser Sr.; aunts; uncles; and a host of loving family.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Weed-Corley...
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Gilbert Martin Nowacki
December 14, 1925 - December 26, 2012
Was born December 14, 1925 to Charles and Callie Nowacki in Beckemeyer, Illinois and passed away December 26, 2012 at the age of 87.
Gil served in the Navy during World War II from June 1944 to June 1946, ending his military career in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then moved to St. Louis, Missouri and attended St. Louis University where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in...
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Perfecto "Pete" M. Baldazo
August 1, 1921 - December 25, 2012
Perfecto "Pete" M. Baldazo, age 91, of Austin passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Pete was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather whose love of his family and friends was evident in every smile and hug he gave. He was born on August 1, 1921 to Juan and Simona Baldazo in Del Valle, Texas.
Pete proudly served in the United States Army during World War II (1943- 1945) as a Technician...
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Dorothy "Dot" Mae Doherty
October 6, 1934 - December 25, 2012
Dot, as she was called by all who knew her was born October 6, 1934 in Houston. She and her family moved to central Texas when she was 13. She attended and graduated from Buda High School where she met the love of her life Jimmy Doherty. Dot and Jim were married 58 years.
Dot was employed for many years at the Mc Marty-Caveness Insurance Agency. She had a variety of passions in her life. She...
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Charles Barnett
April 5, 1935 - December 22, 2012
Charles Barnett, age 77, of Austin passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012.
He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and then a professional organist at 1st United Methodist Church for over 40 years, Temple Beth Israel over 50 years, and most recently University Baptist Church. Charles, a graduate of the University of Texas, had a curious intellect and a tenacious spirit. The eternal...
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Paula Reyes
January 24, 1925 - December 19, 2012
Our beloved mother Paula Reyes, 87 was called by our heavenly father on December 19, 2012. Paula was born on January 24, 1925 in Buda, Texas.
Our precious mother and grandmother will be missed. Our family will cherish her memories eternally. She was a strong woman and was full of life.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Shirley Hernandez; sons, Charlie, Raymond and Ezequiel...
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Allene Wallace Mobley
January 16, 1918 - December 17, 2012
Allene Wallace Mobley, age 94, of Austin, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. She was greatly loved by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband Homer, Allene is survived by siblings Carrol Wallace of Leander, TX, Sally Dillon of Spring, TX, and Don Wallace of Aurora, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Friday, January 4,...
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Patricia "Pat" Dyar Jones
March 17, 1920 - December 15, 2012
Patricia (Pat) Dyar Jones, age 92, was born on March 17, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio to Albert and Margaret Dyar and passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 15, 2012.
Pat graduated from The University of Texas with a BS degree in Education and taught at Travis Heights Elementary School.
Pat is survived by her son, Bobby Jones and wife Ginger; three grandchildren, Dena Jones of...
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Bobby G. Holladay
March 13, 1929 - December 13, 2012
Bobby (Bob) went to be with our Lord on December 13, 2012. He was born March 13, 1929 in Floydada, Texas. At an early age, his family moved to Littlefield, Texas where he spent his youth. As a teenager, he helped his Dad with the family business; a local bread route. He loved to talk about driving the hundred of miles of dirt roads to deliver bread to small West Texas country stores. He...
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Vera Edith Butler
September 12, 1922 - December 12, 2012
Vera was born to Beulah Johnston Riley and Henry Riley in Nellie Oklahoma. Vera spent her childhood in Oklahoma and Illinois. She attended the Oklahoma School for the Deaf.
Vera married Harold Butler and raised 2 sons, Larry James and Jerry Lee.
Vera worked at the Texas School for the Deaf at the school laundry and retired early to spend time with Harold.
Vera was a loving wife, mother,...
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Eric Edward Chavez
June 10, 1966 - December 10, 2012
Our beloved Eric, age 46 of Austin, Texas passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2012 in Tomball, Texas. Eric was very well known in the Austin and Houston areas in his chosen field of auto sales and finance. He completed his early schooling at Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Mary's Catholic School, and LBJ High School, and attended ACC, where he discovered his passion for people and sales...
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Alex "Popo" Besa, Sr.
December 25, 1935 - December 10, 2012
Alex Besa Sr., age 76 went to be with his Lord on December 10, 2012. Although he passed away in a very tragic automobile accident, his loved ones take comfort in knowing that he has joined his beloved wife Minnie in Heaven. His faith was unwavering since he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on September 16, 1996.
Alex is preceded in death by his father Alfred Besa Sr., his mother...
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Alvena S. Maddox Grace
December 27, 1925 - December 7, 2012
Alvena S. Maddox Grace passed away December 7, 2012 at Oaks Nursing Center in Burnet, Texas. She was born December 27, 1925 in Elgin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Fritz and Bertie Mae Dunks Klages of Elgin, Texas; her sisters Margie Gilliam of California, and Carol Roe of St. Louis, Missouri; and by her husband Kenneth Young Maddox. She is survived by her sister Verna Taylor of...
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John Joseph Anderson
May 23, 1946 - December 3, 2012
John Joseph Anderson, 66, of Austin, TX, lost his fight with Lou Gehrig's disease on December 3rd, 2012. John was born in St. Louis, MO on May 23rd, 1946. After serving his country in The United States Air Force, he fulfilled his passion for computers and electronics as a Technical Engineer at Datum Engineers, Inc.
John is survived by his wife, Bonnie Eitze Anderson; his children, Cathy Jones...
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Norbert Lengerich, C.S.C.
June 9, 1928 - December 1, 2012
Brother Norbert Lengerich was born on June 9, 1928, the youngest of 13 children of Anthony and Gertrude (Kintz) Lengerich of Decatur, Indiana. The family had a farm in the area. Norbert was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Church in Decatur, and he attended St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph High School in Decatur as well, graduating from high school in1946.
While growing up on...
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Edward Lach
March 27, 1931 - November 29, 2012
Edward Lach of Austin, TX (formerly of Coaldale, PA) passed away on November 29, 2012.
Preceded in death by his wife, Geri Lach; brother, Michael.
Edward is survived by his children, Edward and Donna Tustin; brothers, Florence Kovatch and Bernie.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at 10:00 am Monday, December 10, 2012 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 11819 I H 35...
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Estelle Tutt Heintschel
September 20, 1918 - November 24, 2012
Estelle Heintschel, age 94, passed away on November 24, 2012. Estelle was born in Longview, Texas on September 20, 1918, the third child of James Solon Tutt and Jesse Pearl Tincher Tutt. Born deaf, Estelle overcame many obstacles in her life, including her family's negative prospects for a normal life. When she was 11 years old, her grandmother learned of the State School for the Deaf in Austin,...
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Carolyn Marie Zurovec
October 6, 1927 - November 14, 2012
Carolyn Marie Zurovec, age 85, passed peacefully to the Lord on November 14, 2012, at her home with family by her side. Throughout her life she was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother (Babicka), and wonderful friend to many.
Carolyn was born on October 6, 1927 in Cistern, Texas to Alex and Frances Vinklarek. She grew up in Cistern, Texas on the family farm where she and her eight...
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Marcelino Mata, Jr. (Chief)
November 19, 1944 - November 14, 2012
Marcelino Mata, Jr. (Chief) passed away on November 14, 2012 resident of Dale, TX. He was a free spirited music man who lived by the beat of his own drum. Chief made friends wherever he went. He was loved deeply by those whom knew him best.
Proceeded in death by parents, Marcellino and Eva Mata; brother, Oscar Mata, and former wife Elsie Mata. Survived by sister Gloria Nuncio, was beloved...
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Nathan Brian Parker, Ph.D
February 28, 1972 - November 5, 2012
Nathan was born on February 28, 1972 in Buffalo, New York and died on November 5, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Nathan lived in Buffalo until the age of seven when the family moved to Topeka, Kansas. He attended Park School in Buffalo, followed by Whitson Elementary School, French Middle School and Topeka West High School all in Topeka, Kansas. In high school he was involved in drama, debate and scuba...
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Sarah Alice Bowling
May 29, 1942 - November 3, 2012
Sarah Alice Bowling, age 70, a life long resident of Austin passed away on November 3, 2012. She was born on May 29, 1942. Her beloved home was Mary Lee Foundation for 45 years. She loved the staff and her friends. She was a simple and happy person.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bowling Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wright Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wright Jr.
Sarah is...
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Cruz Pardo, (CP)
January 5, 1943 - November 1, 2012
Cruz Pardo Jr. of Austin Texas, age 69, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Irene Ornelas.
Cruz is survived by his mother, Juanita Pardo; father, Cruz Pardo, Sr.; children, Gilbert, Janie, Farrah; brothers, Joe, Amado, John and Jesse; sisters, Jovita, Lupe, Dolores, Judy, Peggy; five grandchildren; and many nieces...
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Herbert Lee Perrydore, Jr.
March 15, 1947 - October 31, 2012
Herbert passed away after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah and their three children, Sandra, Kevin and Leslie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Lucille. He is also survived by his father, Herbert; sister, Joan; brothers, Dennis and Troy; daughter-in-law, Linda; three grandsons, Kevin, Luke and Ethan; son-in-law, Tim; numerous...
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Margaret Jean Shepard
September 18, 1921 - October 29, 2012
Margaret Jean Shepard died peacefully at home on October 29, 2012 at the age of 91. Born on September 18, 1921 in Kyle, Texas she was active in her church, community and family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bliss R. Spillar; mother, Ruby P. Spillar; and brother, Bliss R. Spillar Jr.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Dick (Noel) Shepard, Mike (Lita, deceased) Shepard;...
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Travis Dean Darling
January 3, 1989 - October 28, 2012
Travis Dean Darling, born Jan. 3, 1989, in Steamboat Springs, was killed instantly in a rollover accident when he was ejected from his truck, just after midnight Oct. 28, 2012. The accident occurred near Rockdale, TX. State Troopers on the scene concluded that neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the crash.
He is survived by his mother, Barb Lynn, step-father, Charlie Cammer of Clark,...
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Arthur Noel Ybarra
July 24, 1955 - October 27, 2012
Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle, Arthur Noel Ybarra was called unexpectedly by our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the age of 57. After graduating from Del Valle High School in 1975, he enlisted in the United States Army. While stationed in Korea for his 2nd overseas tour, he met his beautiful wife Okyon K. Ybarra with whom he had two sons, John D...
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Dudley Daniel Gardner
February 29, 1916 - October 25, 2012
Dudley Daniel Gardner died October 25, 2012, at his home. He was born on February 29, 1916, to Dudley and Maude Gardner in Ashley County, Arkansas. Our father grew up during the depression in Hamburg, Arkansas. He was the 5th of 6 children, all of whom were exceptionally bright.
When World War II broke out Dad joined the Army Air Corp and served in the Pacific theatre. He was a career...
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