Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home Lake Travis in Lakeway, TX

Claude Butterfield

December 6, 1930 - May 4, 2013

Claude Butterfield, 82, of Austin, Texas, passed away May 4, 2013. He was the first of four children born to Marie and Claud Butterfield, Marland, OK. Claude moved to Olney, Texas in 1942 and graduated from Olney High School in 1948. He graduated from Texas Christian University in 1952 with a BBA in accounting. After college he served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. ...
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Robert "Bob" James Kasper

September 28, 1932 - April 29, 2013

Robert "Bob" James Kasper, 80, of Austin passed from this life on April 29, 2013 surrounded by family. Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway. Bob was born on September 28, 1932 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota to Joe and Loretta Kasper. He had three brothers: Joe, Richard, and Donald Kasper and three sisters: Delphine Geyer, Helen...
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Sophia Tapley

April 5, 1938 - April 27, 2013

Edna Sophia Philen Tapley was born April 5, 1938 in Lufkin, Texas. She graduated from Lufkin High School in 1956, and received a degree in English Literature from the University of Texas in Austin in 1960. On a sunny October morning in 1957, she struck up a conversation with Byron Tapley. The chance encounter led to a marriage that filled 55 years. Sophie completed a rich and varied 75 years...
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Wesley Dean Newmyer

May 2, 1961 - April 26, 2013

"I reached to the sky for the hand of GOD and was embraced on April 26, 2013" Wesley Dean Newmyer Dean, "Deano", Uncle Deano to nieces and nephews, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved nature and all that nature offered. He was a self-taught gourmet chef and a BBQ specialist. He could create a banquet from scraps and often made many people smile with his art of the grill. ...
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Adam Phillip Slinkard

March 22, 1991 - April 20, 2013

Adam Slinkard was born March 22, 1991 in Austin, Texas and died Saturday, April 20, 2013. He graduated from St. Michael's Academy in 2009 and attended Hendrix College in Arkansas before transferring to TCU in 2010. Adam was a cherished son and brother, as well as a loyal friend. He was a sweet soul who never met a stranger, and who had a gift for making others feel included. A talented...
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Jeanne Richey Amacker

February 3, 1919 - April 12, 2013

JEANNE RICHEY AMACKER, 94, of Lakeway, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 12, 2013. She and her husband Clayton Miller "Buddy" Amacker who predeceased her, enjoyed 68 wonderful years together. Their children include: Jeanne Browning and husband Robert of San Antonio; Joanie Haley and husband Donald of Houston; Judy Leavell of Austin; and Clayton Amacker, Jr. and...
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Anne "Lukovic" Black

October 8, 1922 - April 8, 2013

Anne 'Lukovic' Black, Gulf Coast Artist, passed away in Austin, TX on April 8th, 2013. Born October 8th, 1922 in Cardiff, Wales to Iginio and Daphne de Lucovich, she was preceded in death by her husband Max Walter Black, and son Julian Black. She will be missed by surviving son's and spouses, David and Pam of Austin, Benjamin and Yoko of Dallas, and Oliver and Phyllis of La Marque and their...
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Harold William Butler

April 7, 1916 - April 6, 2013

Our beloved, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Harold William Butler, a long-time resident of Lakeway, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, one day short of his 97'h birthday. The family takes solace in knowing that he went to be with God peacefully. Harold was born in Tonawanda, New York and grew up in Plainfield, NJ. Destined to be an engineer, Harold graduated...
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Richard Allin Watson

December 22, 1924 - April 5, 2013

Richard Allin (Dick) Watson died on April 5, 2013 in Austin, Texas at the age of 88 after a long illness. Dick was born in Mexia, Texas, and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. He studied at Texas A&M College, then left to enlist in the Navy during WWII, serving as communications officer, and achieving the rank of Ensign. After the war, he returned to school and graduated from The Rice Institute (now...
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Ada Lois Jimmerson

May 10, 1935 - April 2, 2013

Ada Lois Jimmerson was a native Houstonian, born on May 10, 1935 to Ethel Marie Davidson and Edward Edison Davidson and passed away on April 2, 2013. Ada grew up in West University, graduated from Lamar High School and the University of Texas with a BBA. Ada had one sister, Doris Munson. Ada married the love of her life, Alvin Jimmerson, Jr., on August 31, 1961. Ada was a devoted wife...
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James (Jim) McAnally Dixon

September 22, 1959 - April 1, 2013

James (Jim) McAnally Dixon passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 1, 2013 in Austin, Texas. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Reidsville, North Carolina. Jim graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Georgia and earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Systems from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1981 and received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from...
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Christopher William Smith, "Chris"

June 2, 1984 - March 23, 2013

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM SMITH "CHRIS" 6/2/84 - 3/23/13 Chris, the joy of our lives, was unexpectedly chosen to leave us on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Only God and Chris will ever know what truly happened. But we have been left with all our memories to comfort us, both those that were wonderful and also those that we will never share. Chris was the child that we prayed for, but could never have....
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Berneice H. Dorsett

March 23, 2013

Berneice Hawkins Dorsett, age 95, of Austin died Saturday, March 23, 2013 after an exceptionally long, healthy, and full life. She is survived by two sons, Tom Dorsett and wife Vera of Wichita Falls, Texas and C. Robert (Bob) Dorsett, Sr. and wife Lori of Austin, Texas, one sister, Aline McCoy of Santa Ana, CA., brother-in-law, Lonnie Richardson and wife Mary of Amarillo, Texas. Eleven...
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Stephen Travis Bannerman

March 16, 1984 - March 13, 2013

Dr. Stephen Travis Bannerman, 28, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend went to be with our Lord Wednesday, March 13. He is the son of Rusty and Amy Bannerman, and sister to Evan Menendez and Lane Salgado. Travis was a well loved uncle to Zachary, Shanya, Daylen, and Kamora Menendez and a soon to be Baby Girl Salgado. Travis expressed his faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, throughout...
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Michael Angelo Baccarella

March 26, 1917 - March 9, 2013

BACCARELLA, Michael Angelo, 95, a Tampa native, entered into eternal peace on March 9, 2013. A loving, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose greatest joy and passion in life was his family. One part of his life that brought him the greatest amount of happiness and joy, was the time he would spend being "Papa" with his three great-grandchildren. He attended Hillsborough High...
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Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton

February 9, 1922 - March 9, 2013

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hamilton Mary Elizabeth Hamilton entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at her residence in Lakeway, Texas. She was born Mary Elizabeth Barnes in Dickinson, Texas on February 9, 1922 to Carlisle Stoner Barnes and William Wythe Barnes and lived in Texas her whole life. She joins her husband, Martin Edward Hamilton, in eternal rest. She is survived by their...
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Jack Hurt

May 25, 1930 - March 7, 2013

Jack Milton Hurt, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, lived a full and giving life before passing away on March 7, 2013, at the age of 82. Jack was born on May 25, 1930, in Georgetown, Texas, to Rucker and Cleora "Bessie" Hurt and was one of seven children. Jack grew up in the Andice and Berry's Creek communities. As a young man, Jack worked at Lockhart's Creamery in Austin...
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Ken Bond

February 3, 1953 - March 6, 2013

Asking you to join us in remembering Ken Bond – husband, dad, Pops, friend, uncle. He had a quiet way of loving us by seeing the best in us and reflecting it back to us. He made life fun with his matchless humor, and he had a keen eye for beauty found in the arts (he loved to design, photograph, play the drums), in the ocean where he relaxed with his beloved wife and friends, and in us. He...
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Roy Leonard Beckelhymer, Jr.

October 5, 1927 - February 21, 2013

Roy Leonard Beckelhymer Jr. passed away peacefully on February 21, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at Longhorn Village, Austin TX. He was born in Shreveport, LA on October 5, 1927, to Roy Leonard Beckelhymer Sr. and Veronica Britt Beckelhymer. He was predeceased by his daughter Nancy, his parents and his sister Veronica. Roy grew up in Houston, attended Lamar High School and VMI. On...
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Felix A. Jimenez

June 27, 1943 - February 18, 2013

Felix Armando Jimenez, age 69, of Austin, Texas, died on February 18, 2013. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Mexico to Felix M. Jimenez and Maria Gomez Jimenez. (Please check back for full obituary). The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 with a Wake Service to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis Chapel, 411 RR 620 South in...
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Dale Hewgley

May 29, 1919 - February 16, 2013

Dale Hewgley (Oriz Dale Hewgley), Eagle Scout, World War II veteran, Boy Scouts of America professional and beloved husband and father, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 after a brief illness. He was 93 years of age. Dale was born to Kathryn Baker Hewgley and Almus Clyde Hewgley on a farm north of Brownwood, Texas, near Owens on May 29, 1919. Dale married Marjorie Juanita Lewis in...
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Barbara McCarley

June 1, 1964 - February 13, 2013

Barb McCarley was always the life of the party with her boisterous laugh, inviting blue eyes and ready smile. She was always quick to find the humor in situations and lifted the spirits of everyone around her. Barbara was a friend to all she touched. She was always positive and brought out the best in everyone. She was a devoted mother and active in her children's school and...
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Jeanne Weatherly

April 25, 1935 - February 9, 2013

Sadly we lost Jeanne way too soon!!! She passed away at the age of 77 in Austin, Texas on Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born on April 25, 1935 in Aurora, Missouri. Her most fond memories of her early years were being raised on the farm by her loving and devoted Grandmother Sarah Rebecca Moore. The daughter of the most caring and adoptive Father Dr. Carl U. Dernehl (deceased), and...
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Lucille "Lu" Fortunato

August 30, 1922 - February 8, 2013

Lucille "Lu" Fortunato Lu was born August 30, 1922, in Brooklyn, NY and passed away peacefully and without pain on February 8, 2013 in Austin, Texas. Two years after meeting a recently returned GI, a "good Italian boy" at a party, Lu married Nunzio "Mike" Fortunato on June 15, 1947 in Brooklyn. The newlyweds moved to Dallas two weeks after the wedding where they remained for their 58 year...
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Lewis Ernst Humke

April 16, 1929 - February 5, 2013

Lewis Ernst Humke April 16, 1929 - February 5, 2013 Lewis Humke was an exceptional man. Born in Newburgh, Indiana to Homer and Mabel Humke, he was the only boy of 6 children. Lew had a unique outgoing personality, sense of humor, and a strong work ethic. His lifelong achievements are many. Lew graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana from the class of 1946 where he was a star...
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Roger Bruce Cramer

August 26, 1947 - February 4, 2013

Roger Bruce Cramer Roger was born at Margaret Hague Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. On August 26, 1947 to Jack and May Cramer. He attended Horace Mann Grammar School – approx. 6 blocks from his home – of course it was uphill and thru the snow (both ways) – and actually it sometimes really was. He was in Cub Scouts and went to Camp Towadena in northwest New Jersey. He served as a camp...
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Ann Carle Sperling

July 1, 1926 - January 19, 2013

Ann Carle Sperling Word has been received of the death of Ann Carle Sperling, wife of the late Ret. Col. Gerald J. Sperling. She died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Longhorn Village Healthcare facility in Austin, Texas. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ann is survived by a son, Michael C. Sperling (Paula), daughters, Ann Sperling-Kennedy (Lonnie),...
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Joseph Terrence Kane

August 23, 1921 - January 17, 2013

Joseph Terrence Kane, 91, born August 23, 1921, passed away on January 17, 2013. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Catherine, his daughter Patricia (Terrence), son Michael (Linda), five adoring grandchildren, Kristin (Edgar), Kevin, Jamie (Ray), Christopher and Julie, sister-in-law, Mercita, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Anna...
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Victor Galloway

July 29, 1928 - January 16, 2013

Victor Henry Galloway was born in Atlanta on July 29, 1928 to Frances and Henry Galloway. He lost his hearing at a very early age from repeated fevers, which destroyed his auditory nerves. Vic attended the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB) in Cedar Spring for ten years, between 1935-1948. He is believed to be the first deaf Eagle Scout in that state and the first deaf...
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Eileen Bowie George

July 17, 1926 - January 14, 2013

Eileen Bowie George passed away peacefully on Monday evening, the 14th of January 2013 in the presence of her husband David. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on July 17, 1926 to Asa Robert Bowie and Lucille Bowie, she attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL graduating with a degree in mathematics in 1948. At Northwestern, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and played flute and...
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Michael James Kilpatrick

January 30, 1951 - January 4, 2013

Mike Kilpatrick January 30, 1951 - January 4, 2013 Michael James Kilpatrick, age 61, passed away on Friday, January 4th after a battle with recurrent cancer. He was raised in Killeen and was a 1969 graduate of Killeen High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Texas. He was the former owner of Mike Kilpatrick Pontiac-Buick in Killeen and was the 1983 Killeen Chamber of Commerce...
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Terry Lee Waugh

August 31, 1937 - December 30, 2012

Terry Lee Waugh, 75, passed away on December 30, 2012 in Austin (Lakeway), Texas. He was born on August 31, 1937 to Bernard "Jack" and Ida (Bauer) Waugh. Highlights of Terry's life include: Starter and co-captain of his high school basketball team and popular among his classmates in his hometown of Great Bend, KS. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Kansas...
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Virginia "Gen" Davenport

August 18, 1935 - December 30, 2012

Virginia Davenport, of Lakeway, Texas died Sunday, December 30, 2012, in her home after losing her long battle with cancer. She was born in Rockdale, Texas, August 18, 1935, to Willie Mae and Bobbie Davenport. Gen was an excellent student and talented basketball player at Rockdale High School. Always an avid outdoorsman, her favorite sport was salt water fishing at Rockport, Texas. Her...
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Sarah Elizabeth Barrow

September 26, 1933 - December 28, 2012

Sarah Elizabeth Barrow of Austin, TX passed on December 28, 2012. She was 79. Sarah was born on September 26, 1933 and was the only daughter of Edward Roland Barrow and Jane Ewing Barrow. Her only brother, Captain Edward Ewing Barrow, lost his life in the Korean War as a pilot in the 111th Fighter Bomber Squadron. Sarah attended Bryn Mawr College and graduated from Rice University in 1958....
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Frederick "Bryan" Marberry

April 22, 1966 - December 20, 2012

Frederick "Bryan" Marberry April 22, 1966 - December 20, 2012 Bryan left suddenly to be with his Lord and Savior and claimed the promise of Jesus. Luke 23:43 "I tell you the truth TODAY you will be with me in paradise". Precious son of Carolyn Davis Dalton and Bonnie & Fred Marberry Jr. Loving father of Brittnay, Bryan, & Kennedy, beloved brother of Greg & Melissa Marberry and Holly &...
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William Hogan "Bill" Aydam

February 24, 1926 - December 20, 2012

William Hogan "Bill" Aydam Lakeway resident William Hogan "Bill" Aydam, 86, was peacefully called home to his Heavenly Father Dec. 20, 2012. A memorial service to celebrate his life and legacy is Monday, December 24, 2012, at 12 noon at Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway, TX. All of Bill's family, friends, and all that knew him are invited to attend. Bill was born in Houston on Feb. 24,...
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Jonila McGinley

December 3, 1934 - December 19, 2012

Jonila McGinley, 78, of Lakeway, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 3, 1934, in Moorland, Oklahoma. Jonila is survived by her husband, Pat; son, Mark; daughter, Patricia Clarke; brother Dave Graves; two granddaughters, Hillary and Alicia. A private family memorial service will be held in Oklahoma.
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Elinor Carol White

June 26, 1936 - December 16, 2012

Elinor Carol White, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on December 16, 2012 at the age of 76. She is survived by her sister Audrey Wayker and her children, Greg Farmer, Michaelyn Farmer, Stephen Nimmo, and daughter-in-law Cindy Farmer. Elinor was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren: Chris Farmer, Allison Farmer, Rachel Flores, Daniel Farmer, and Erin Shingler...
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Ruby Lee Hurt

July 3, 1933 - December 8, 2012

Ruby Lee Hurt, treasured wife, mother, and grandmother, lived a full and joyous life before passing away on December 8, 2012, at the age of 79. Born on July 3, 1933, to Jim and Allie Pond in Austin, Texas, Ruby was raised in south Austin and worked at Lockhart's Creamery where she met the love of her life, Jack Milton Hurt. She and Jack loved to dance and frequently visited the Skyline Club...
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Patricia LaNell Grisham Edwards

February 11, 1935 - November 30, 2012

Patricia LaNell Grisham Edwards Our beloved LaNell, age 77, was called by our Heavenly Father on November 30, 2012. For more than three years she struggled through several episodes of cancer, ultimately succumbing to the treatments. LaNell's legacy is defined in the golden words, "To live in the heart of those you love is to never die." LaNell was born at home on February 11, 1935 in...
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Robert K. Shirley, Jr.

December 27, 1923 - November 29, 2012

Robert K. Shirley Jr., was born in Freeport, TX on December 27, 1923 to Robert K. Shirley and Scyrine Carpenter Shirley and died on November 29, 2012 at age of eighty-eight in Austin, TX. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, Ruth Hollingshead Slocum Shirley. Bob served in the US Air Force from 1942 to 1945, gained a BBA degree from The University of Texas, Austin, in 1949...
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Benjamin Franklin McCullough, Jr.

March 25, 1934 - November 26, 2012

On November 26th 2012, Austin Texas lost part of its soul with the passing of Benjamin Franklin McCullough, Jr. age 78. Frank was born and raised by "goodly parents" in Austin Texas on Willow Street in the old 10th ward in East Austin. As a young boy the neighborhood was his playground as he swam and played with his neighborhood buddies, the Horseflies, in the Colorado River, organized football...
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Sue Collyer-Potter

June 7, 1952 - November 25, 2012

Sue Collyer-Potter June 7, 1952 – November 25, 2012 Sue was born in Hollywood, Florida and grew up in Glens Falls, New York. She was the second child and first daughter of George C. Collyer & Muriel (Matott). In 1970 she graduated from Glens Falls High School and went on obtain degrees in Business and Police Science from Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY. In 1979, the family...
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Gregory W. (Greg) Stengem

April 5, 1949 - November 21, 2012

Gregory W. (Greg) Stengem, 63, of Austin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012, following complications while receiving treatment for lung cancer. Greg was born April 5, 1949, in Havre, Montana, son of William Murray and Lorraine Jean Stengem. He married Sally Halverson on January 16, 1971. In 1968, Greg embarked on a successful career in the railroad industry. From 1968 to 1994,...
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James Richard (Dick) Mahoney

August 27, 1926 - November 20, 2012

James Richard (Dick) Mahoney, 86, of Lakeway, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Dick Mahoney was born on August 27, 1926, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Albert John Mahoney and Agnes Conway Mahoney. Dick grew up in Enid, graduating from Enid High School in 1944. After serving his country in the Navy V-12 Officer Training Program at The...
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Doris Ann Hagedorn

February 1, 1938 - November 17, 2012

Doris Ann Hagedorn of Lakeway, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2012 from complications of a multi-year battle with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Doris was born on February 1, 1938, in Uhland, Texas, to Margaret (Weisser) and Eugene Wranitzky. She attended grade school in Uhland, Texas and graduated from high school in Kyle, Texas. Doris graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in...
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Maurice Louis "Pug" Skaggs

June 3, 1923 - November 16, 2012

Maurice Louis "Pug" Skaggs, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, lived a full and happy life before passing away on November 16, 2012, at the age of 89. Born on June 3, 1923, to Byron and Mary Skaggs in Florence, Texas, he was affectionately known as "Pug" to family and friends and "Pampa" to his adoring grandchildren. Pug grew up in and around Florence working on farms, ranches,...
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Robert Childress

June 14, 1928 - November 14, 2012

Robert Dudley Childress, beloved father of David Childress of Fort Worth, TX, Kathy Barton of Troy, MI, and Nancy McDonald of Austin, TX, grandfather of Elizabeth, Mark, Michelle, Laura, Andrew, Kathryn, David, Kelsey, and Cade, great-grandfather of Carolyn, Peyton, Hayley, Nora, Elliot, Tyler, and Bennett, and brother of Geraldine Childress Bagley, peacefully entered Heaven on November 14, 2012,...
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Cheryl Gay Fain

September 4, 1959 - November 14, 2012

Cheryl Gay Fain, 53, of Austin, was surrounded by friends and family at her home as she was welcomed home into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 14th, 2012. Memorial services will be held at the Church at Canyon Creek on Monday, November 19th at 11:00 am with Pastor Matt Peacock of the Church at Bee Cave officiating. Burial/Interment will follow at 3:30 pm at the Board...
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J. Pat Kaine

August 7, 1925 - October 23, 2012

J Patrick Kaine, born August 7, 1925, passed away of natural causes October 23, 2012. Pat is preceded in death by Patsy Kaine (wife of 50 years) and Nadine Parkhill Kaine, and daughter Sue Morris (Don). Survived by daughters Patti Hartley (Richard) and Mary Lou Ackman (Gene), grandchildren Allison & Kyle Silveira, Dustin Ackman (Stacy), Dr. Jaclyn Scroggins (Dr. Kenneth), great grandchildren...
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Siegfred Jay Wilemon

June 30, 1930 - October 21, 2012

Siegfred Jay Wilemon, born June 30, 1930 to Margaret Inez Wiggins Wilemon and Famous Muriel Wilemon, passed away on Sunday morning, October 21st at home in Lakeway, Texas. Jay's death was caused by complications related to Mantle Cell Lymphoma, with which he had been struggling since his diagnosis in March, 2012. Jay spent his last days at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, and of...
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Natalou Trott Pipes

July 1, 1930 - October 18, 2012

Natalou Trott Pipes was born on July 1, 1930 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. As a child she moved with her family to Wichita Falls, Texas. Mom was a truly singular individual. In short order, she was a high school and college graduate, a devoted wife and mother, substitute teacher, lifelong choir member, antique collector, graduate of the London School of Cordon Bleu, Curator of the New Canaan,...
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Hazel Stone Kisler

June 4, 1922 - October 15, 2012

Hazel Kisler, 90, of Lakeway, Texas passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012. Hazel was born on June 4th, 1922 in Celeste, Texas to Thomas Durham and Obie Knight; raised in Celeste and Lubbock, Texas. Hazel attended Shallowater School in Celeste and Business School in Lubbock, Texas. Hazel met and married an Air Force Officer in 1943. They had two children and were moved by the US Air...
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Geraldine "Geri" L. Christensen

April 17, 1918 - October 8, 2012

Geraldine L. Christensen gave up the fight with Dementia on Monday, October 8, 2012. She was born April 17, 1918 in Hurley, South Dakota. She attended High school there and met her beloved husband, Berven Christensen, they were married on December 7, 1938. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister, and her son Larry Christensen. She is survived by her husband of 73 years...
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Edward George Volick

January 24, 1921 - October 3, 2012

Edward George Volick, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great uncle passed away October 3, 2012, at the Summit in Lakeway after a suffering a major stroke at the age 91. He is now dancing in the heavens with his loving wife, Lucy Volick. Ed was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on January 24, 1921, to George and Katherine Woloch. He was proceeded in death by his...
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Patricia Read Maunder

December 12, 1934 - September 29, 2012

Patricia Read Maunder, 77, of Austin died peacefully at her home September 29, 2012. Born December 12, 1934 in Plainview, TX, she was the daughter of Ralph and Aileen (Love) Read. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward Maunder, her brother, James Read and her parents. She was a graduate of Trinity University where she received a bachelor's degree in mathematics. She...
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Richard Leon Ummel

July 26, 1934 - September 26, 2012

Richard Leon Ummel, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away on September 26, 2012. Born on July 26, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to Lysle and Blanche Ummel, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lysle Ummel Jr. Richard is survived by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Carol Lee Ummel, their three daughters Deborah Ummel, Robyn Rose, and Pamela and husband Bill Josza; and...
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Chester "Chet" Charles Lucido III

April 7, 1964 - September 25, 2012

Chester "Chet" Charles Lucido III, 48, of Austin, Texas passed away on September 25, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Chet was born on April 7, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Chester Charles Lucido, Jr. and Linda F. Lucido. Chet was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Chet was married on May 16, 1998 to Barbara "Barb" Ann Gast. ...
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Betty D. Murphy Brock

November 1, 1926 - September 21, 2012

Betty D. Murphy Brock passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. She was born on November 1, 1926 to H. G. (Pat) and Mary Clover Murphy in Spur, Texas. Betty graduated from Seymour High School in 1943. In 1946 she was living in Eastland, Texas where she met and married Francis J. Brock. Fran was teaching at Texas Tech when he was recalled to the Air Force in 1952, and they enjoyed being...
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Henry W. Brooks

June 7, 1919 - September 15, 2012

Henry W. Brooks was born June 7, 1919 to Henry Brooks, Sr. and Viola Simpson Brooks in Shafter, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Aurora Brooks-Brougher of Houston, TX and June E. Brooks of Austin, TX. Henry was raised in the small silver mining community of Shafter, TX. Between semesters at Texas A&M he worked in the mine. After graduation with honors in...
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Betty Alice Day Robbins

October 19, 1930 - September 14, 2012

Betty Alice Day Robbins of Spicewood passed away Friday, September 14th. She was born October 19, 1930 in Dallas, daughter of Pete and Margie Day. Betty is survived by her husband Gene Robbins; daughter Marian Culpepper (Joel) of San Antonio, TX; son Brian (Jasmina) of Fort Collins, CO; grandsons Tim Culpepper (Liz) and Adam Culpepper; granddaughters Penny Platt and Aida Drljevic; and seven...
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Norma E. Smith

August 8, 1930 - September 9, 2012

Norma E. Smith, 82, of The Hills, Texas joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 9, 2012 surrounded by her husband, J.R. and loving family. Norma was born on August 8, 1930 in Shamrock, Texas to parents, R.T. and Pearl Dickinson. The family moved to McLean, Texas where she spent her school years. While attending McLean High School, she participated in the school drama program. ...
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Irene McDonald Bittles

March 5, 1926 - September 5, 2012

Irene McDonald Bittles died September 5 at Lakeway Regional Medical Center in Lakeway, Texas. She was 86. Her life was one of courage, faith, generosity, and caring. The daughter of James J. and Marie Gerstl McDonald of East Orange, NJ, she lost her mother and her only sister, Norma, at an early age, and the fortitude she showed as a child later earned her the nickname "Brave Irene" for a...
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Mozelle Gist Davies

February 11, 1920 - August 17, 2012

Mozelle Gist Davies, 92, passed away on August 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son Danny, grandson Daniel, and three husbands, C.B. Duke Jr., Walter R. Johnson, and F.C. Davies, and two brothers James and Loyd Gist. Mozelle was born at home in Franklin County, Texas on February 11, 1920, the daughter of Pinkie Lillian and John Grady Gist. Mozelle grew up in Saltillo, Texas with her...
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Berniece King

February 21, 1926 - August 16, 2012

Berniece King, age 86 of Spicewood, Texas, died on Thursday, August 16, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1926, in McCune, Kansas to George Washington Kirby and Lela Givens. A full obituary will follow at a later date... The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Weed-Corley-Fish Lake Travis Funeral Home, 411 Ranch Road 620 South in Lakeway. ...
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Alma "Ruth" McDaniel

October 12, 1920 - August 13, 2012

Alma "Ruth" McDaniel of Bee Cave, Texas joined her heavenly Father on August 13, 2012. She made this journey from home, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was the daughter of Joseph Tallus and Ester Mae Doucet. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on October 12, 1920. At a young age she joined the family of her uncle, Fred Slaughter, who resided in Del Rio, Texas. She also went to work for a family...
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Pat Loconto

August 2, 1937 - August 9, 2012

Pasquale (Pat) A. Loconto passed away August 9th, 2012 with his wife of 48 years, Wanda, by his side. Pat was born August 2nd, 1937 in Utica New York, the son of Nicola and Anna Loconto, immigrants from Bari, Italy. After high school, Pat attended Columbia University, New York and graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1973, he and Wanda moved to Dallas to continue his...
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Frances J. Reding

April 3, 1937 - August 9, 2012

Frances Julia Reding, 75, of Lakeway, TX passed away peacefully with family present in Austin, TX on August 9, 2012. Born in Beaumont, TX, Frances was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John H. Carter. She married Bernard H Reding in 1959 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Beaumont, TX. She was a graduate of Beaumont High School and attended Lamar State College. She worked as a secretary at Texas...
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Liz Barker

May 6, 1947 - August 6, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Gaunt Barker, 65, died August 6, 2012 of natural causes in her Austin, Texas home. She was born May 6, 1947 in Asheville, NC, the daughter of Charles Henry and Mary Jean Gaunt. Liz earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Mary Washington and studied Pharmacology for three years at the University of Virginia Schoolof Medicine. On April 7, 1980, Liz married...
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Karlyn J. Beveridge

July 27, 1947 - August 5, 2012

KARLYN J. BEVERIDGE (nee Judd), age 65, of Austin, TX, formerly of Cleveland entered into rest after a valiant battle with cancer, on August 5, 2012. Dearly beloved wife of Robert for 32 years; cherished mother of William and Luke Andrew; loving daughter of Eleanore(nee Kramer) and the late Richard M. Judd Sr.; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; many nieces and nephews. Longtime employee of American...
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Caryl Dalton

August 8, 1949 - August 5, 2012

Dr. Caryl Dalton was born in Mineral Wells, TX on Aug 8, 1949 and passed on Aug 5, 2012 at the age of 62. On Aug 2, Caryl affirmed her life long love for Chris duCharme in a wedding ceremony performed in their home. Caryl is survived by her husband, Chris duCharme, who has been her caregiver and constant companion during her illness. Caryl is also survived by her mother, Yvonne Ridings Dalton...
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Thomas Joseph "Tom" Hannafin

July 29, 1941 - August 2, 2012

Thomas Joseph "Tom" Hannafin Tom Hannafin, 71, of Spicewood, Texas, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Anne, and their five children and spouses, Thomas D. Hannafin, Meghan and Robert Blankenship, Colleen Hannafin and fiancé, Abraham Barker, Allison and Garrett Hall, Jessica and Daniel Hannafin. He was also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren;...
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Wesley Monroe Callaway, Jr.

March 24, 1934 - July 31, 2012

Wesley Monroe Callaway, Jr. of Austin Texas passed away on July 31, 2012. He was born on March 24, 1934 in Taylor Texas to Wesley M. Callaway, Sr and Eunice Louree Callaway. Upon moving to Beaumont Texas in 1942 with his family, he attended Beaumont schools, graduating from Beaumont High in 1952, going on to study business in college. He graduated with honors in 1956 from the University of...
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Daniel Martin Christoffel

July 19, 1963 - July 28, 2012

Daniel Martin Christoffel of Spicewood, TX Born July 19, 1963 in Galveston, TX Died July 28, 2012 in Houston, TX Post-heart transplant patient extraordinaire, loving husband, dedicated father, son, brother, uncle, and most of all faithful servant Dan, is in communion with our Lord Jesus, all the angels, and saints! He joins his grandfather and grandmother Walter "Swede" and Ola Mae"Jo"...
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John Carlton Pemberton, Jr.

August 24, 1941 - July 25, 2012

John Carlton Pemberton, Jr., 70, of Austin, Texas, died July 25, 2012. He was born August 24, 1941, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of John Carlton Pemberton, Sr. and Mary Virginia Chapman Pemberton. He is survived by his son, Scott Pemberton and his wife Gloria; grandchildren Allyson and Jordan Pemberton; and his sister, Linda Dillow and her husband Paul of Ormond Beach, Florida. John was born...
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LeRoi Farlow

November 22, 1926 - July 12, 2012

LeRoi Farlow passed away Thursday, July 12 at age 85, after a lengthy and courageous battle with both Parkinson's Disease and various forms of cancer. Throughout his battles he was lovingly supported at every turn by his beloved wife Jean. He was born November 22, 1926, in Terry, Mississippi, along with his twin brother Frederic, to Annie and LeRoi Farlow. His mother Annie died during...
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Myrtle Irene Skaggs

June 1, 1927 - July 12, 2012

Myrtle Irene Skaggs, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, lived a full and joyful life before passing away on July 12, 2012, at the age of 85. Born on June 1, 1927, to Joe and Wilma Scott in Austin, Texas, she was affectionately known as "Myrt" (short for Myrtle) to family and friends and "Nanny" to her adoring grandchildren and great-grand children. Myrt was raised in south Austin where she...
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Mary Ellen (Roberts) Mokry

April 10, 1945 - July 11, 2012

Mary Ellen (Roberts) Mokry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend departed this world into God's loving arms on July 11, 2012 after a brave three year fight to overcome multiple myeloma. Mary was born on April 10, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. She was the second daughter of Gene and Margie Roberts. Mary grew up in Dallas, where she graduated from Sunset High School in 1963. When...
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Cornel Leslie Hegedus

June 20, 1927 - July 11, 2012

Cornel Leslie Hegedus passed away on Wednesday July 11¸ 2012 after a brief illness. He was born in Budapest, Hungary on June 20, 1927 as the only child of Laszlo and Elizabeth (Horvath) Hegedus. At the minimum age of 16, he enlisted in the Hungarian Air Force during WWII and was a POW when the war ended. He and his mother then lived in a refugee camp in Passau, Germany before he eventually...
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Marvin Gabel Hein

March 17, 1926 - July 7, 2012

Marv Hein, 86, died peacefully Saturday in Austin, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Marvin Gabel Hein was born in Billings on March 17, 1926, the sixth of eight children of Mary (Gabel) and Alexander Hein. He graduated from Billings High School, where he played football and baseball. In 1944 he enlisted in the Navy Air Corps V-5 program at the University of Washington, where he lettered...
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Veronica Del Pra Bennett

September 25, 1932 - June 24, 2012

VERONICA DEL PRA BENNETT (September 25, 1932 – June 24, 2012) Longtime Lakeway resident, Veronica Bennett passed away peacefully in her home June 24, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 25, 1932 in New Bern, North Carolina to Attilio Emil Del Pra and Mary Veronica Sousa Del Pra. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Rex, by son, Rex, Jr. and his...
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Kenneth Miller

December 15, 1953 - June 20, 2012

Kenneth (Ken) Miller died suddenly whilst on vacation near the family holiday home in Invermere, BC, Canada. Ken was born in Dunfermiline, Scotland, attending the University of Edinburgh, where he met, and subsequently married his wife, Fiona. Employment with Mobil Oil (now Exxon Mobil) involved various positions in the UK, followed by the USA and Canada. Seven years based in Calgary fostered...
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Julia Mary Paczkowski

May 17, 1921 - June 17, 2012

Julia Mary Paczkowski, 91, better known to her great-grandchildren as "Grandma Julie", left peacefully to be with the Lord in Heaven on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Julia was born on May 17, 1921. Julia was the loving and devoted mother of two sons, Richard Paczkowski of Cavendish, Vt. And Donald Paczkowski of Lakeway, Texas both of whom, along with their spouses Sandra and Diedra, respectively,...
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Kenneth "Joe" Sawin

November 5, 1966 - June 15, 2012

Kenneth "Joe" Sawin, 45, of Austin, Texas passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012. Joe was a loving son and devoted brother. He is survived by his mother Carol Williams Sawin of Lakeway, Texas, his sister Kodi Elizabeth Sawin and brother Clint Williams Sawin, both of Austin, Texas, uncle Rudy Contreras, and cousin, Jason Contreras. Also survived by Bruce Williams and Susan Pate; Lauren and...
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Bradley Jefferson Ellis

September 5, 1981 - June 11, 2012

Bradley Jefferson Ellis was born on September 5, 1981 in Austin, Texas. Brad was called Home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 11, 2012. Brad graduated from Lake Travis High School in 2000 and from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Professional Accounting in 2005. Brad was employed by Ryan LLC, a professional global tax services...
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Regina Madeleine Homoya

October 19, 1947 - June 10, 2012

Regina Madeleine Homoya of Austin, TX passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the age of 64. Regina was born on October 19, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated high school early and attended Trinity College in Washington DC. During her time there she met her husband Bruce. During their marriage they lived in many parts of United States and eventually moved to Texas. Regina was an...
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Patricia Whittlesey

May 2, 1938 - June 6, 2012

Patricia Whittlesey, age 74, of Lakeway, Texas, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on May 2, 1938 to CC Isbell, Jr., and Marie Ella Hollas Isbell. Patricia was a graduate of McAllen High School, Class of 1955. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelors of Science in Math, and a minor in English. Patricia enjoyed playing...
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Mary Dodge

March 31, 1923 - May 24, 2012

Mary Dodge, 89, of Lakeway and Harker Heights passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Mary was born on March 31, 1923 in Shadyside, Ohio to Helen and Frank Fedash. She traveled all over the world with her husband, courtesy of the United States Army, until moving to Texas in 1964. She loved to sew, knit, quilt and garden. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John S. Dodge;...
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Joe Grace

April 11, 1933 - May 18, 2012

Joe Bryan Grace, age 79, of Austin passed away Friday, May 18, 2012. He was born April 11, 1933 in Teneha, Texas to Frank and Beatrice (McCann) Grace. Joe retired as Lt. Colonel from the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Era (Friedrich) Grace; his sons, James Grace, Michael Grace and Jason Grace; stepson, Ron Friedrich; stepdaughter, Iris Stahl; grandchildren, Amy...
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Frances Marchbanks St. Clair

May 6, 2012

Frances Marchbanks St. Clair passed away in Austin, Texas on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Frances Marchbanks was born on a farm near Fabens in the El Paso Lower Valley. Her parents were John H. Marchbanks, an entrepreneur and pioneer cotton farmer in that area, and Cora Rey whom he met while negotiating purchase of land from her family. Mr. Marchbanks was the first mayor of Fabens during a time when...
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Carl Bernthal Fickenscher

November 24, 1923 - May 5, 2012

Carl Bernthal Fickenscher of Spicewood, TX, was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the age of 88. His bride of sixty years, Christine, their children Karen (and husband Charles) Fox, Carl (and wife Claire) Fickenscher, Kathryn (and Dale) Reistad, and Carolyn (and Michael) Hoffmann, and their ten grandchildren and one grandson-in-law look forward to their...
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Paula Leslie Lord "Lollie" Stewart

October 4, 1944 - April 30, 2012

Paula Leslie Lord Stewart "Lollie". Paula Leslie Lord Stewart, 67, of Ft. Worth, Texas, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on April 30, in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Mrs. Stewart was born on October 4, 1944 in Abilene, Texas to James Ward and Trent McDonnold Leslie. She was a graduate of Abilene High School and Texas Christian...
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Dean Jeffery Kuhles

October 15, 1952 - April 28, 2012

Dean J. Kuhles, 59, of Spicewood, Texas, formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away at his home on the morning of April 28, 2012, surrounded by the love of his two best gals, his beloved wife, Patti, and his much-adored sister-in-law, Vicki. He was a 1972 graduate of West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY. Dean married his high school sweetheart, Patti Hall, at Holy Family Church in...
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Verter Ginestra Simoncelli

September 16, 1957 - April 28, 2012

Verter Ginestra, age 54 of Austin, died in a cycling accident on Saturday, April 28, 2012. He was hit by a car while bicycling on Loop 360 in a tragedy that deeply saddens his family and his many friends. Mr. Ginestra was adventurous, gregarious and compassionate—his splendid character and generous spirit will live on in many. During his life he was devoted to his loving family and his...
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Ima Jean McCauley Womack

October 19, 1940 - April 26, 2012

Ima Jean McCauley Womack was born on 10/19/1940 in Nacogdoches, TX and passed away on Thursday, April 26th 2012 in Austin, TX. Preceded in death by mother, Rosa Lee Reed McCauley of Lufkin and father, Jack M. McCauley of Splendora, Tx. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Danny Morris Womack: sons; John M. Womack and wife, Sharon of Lago Vista, Tx; Matthew J. Womack and wife, April, of...
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Walter R. Conley, MSC, USN, Ret.

April 16, 1927 - April 22, 2012

LCDR Walter R. Conley, MSC, USN, Ret. Walter R. Conley, 85, passed away on April 22, 2012. He was born on April 16, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Raymond W. Conley and Mary Morris Conley. He was educated in Cleveland, OH schools and when the ink was barely dry on his high school diploma he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In his 30 year career he served in three wars and held every enlisted rank...
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Michael O'Rourke

October 28, 1967 - April 18, 2012

Michael O'Rourke died on Wednesday, April 18. Michael will forever be remembered by family, friends and community as a fun loving man. Michael was a resident of Steiner Ranch in Austin for the past 14 years. With his wife, Michele, he raised his twin boys Reid and Daniel and together they became an integral part of the neighborhood. Michael was famous for his holiday parties where he transformed...
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Beverly Castellitto

April 11, 1935 - April 15, 2012

Beverly Castellitto, 77, died on Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was born April 11, 1935 to Francis Porteous and Beatrice Bannon Porteous in Yonkers, NY. Beverly had lived in Yonkers for 70 years and been a resident of Lakeway for the last 7 years. She was preceded in death by brother, Robert Porteous and sister, Patricia Leggiero. Beverly is survived by her husband, Bob Castellitto; brother Ken...
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Jimmie L Marlatt

May 10, 1918 - April 15, 2012

Jimmie L Marlatt passed peacefully into the Heavenly realms on April 15, 2012. His loving family was by his side throughout the day. He would have been 94 next month. Jimmie was born in Meno, Oklahoma May 10th, 1918. His proud parents were Carrie Weideman Marlatt and Albert Marlatt. He was preceded in death by both parents and his younger brother Jack E Marlatt. Jimmie, at a young age,...
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Shirley Cox

February 25, 1930 - April 14, 2012

Shirley Cox left us on Saturday, April 14. She was in her element, knee-deep in sewing costumes for Lakeway Singalong. Shirley was a talented seamstress for the Singalong and the Lakeway Players. This was just the latest in a lifelong love of sewing, quilting and other creative endeavors. She came to Lakeway after moving from Puerto Rico twenty-five years ago with her husband, Ralph. Both of...
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