Local Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Albert Palazzese Jr.

September 21,1957 – March 11, 2022

Albert Theodore Palazzese Jr. age 64, a longtime resident of Austin, was called home to the loving arms of his Savior on March 11, 2022.He was born in Homestead, PA to Albert Theodore Palazzese Sr. and Audrey (Fritsch) Palazzese, both of whom proceeded him...

Mar 10, 2022

Elizabeth (Liz) Jean Palla McAdams passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Elizabeth was born February 26, 1941 in Smithville, Texas to Emil Palla, Sr., and Fannie Bell Watson Palla.

Liz attended Becker Elementary, Fulmore Junior High School and William B. Travis High School in Austin, Texas.

Mar 10, 2022

Narciso (“Cisco”) Garcia left his body behind on Thursday March 10. He was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer in March 2021, and it finally took his body down. He was blessed with a large group of loving relatives and friends who visited, cared for and loved him throughout, especially during the last 6 months which included...

Mar 5, 2022

Jack was born in Jackson, Michigan, to Delena Belle Nimmo Tull and William Samuel Tull. His mother was a nurse, and his father was an electrical engineer. He had five siblings, three of whom passed away prior to Jack’s death: William J. Tull of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Jean Tull Beemon Reid of Jackson, Michigan; and Marjorie Tull...

Mar 4, 2022

August 24, 1947 - March 4, 2022 Barbara Ellen Machts-Ghrist, 74, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 in Austin, TX. Barbara was born August 24, 1947 in San Antonio, TX to Bertha and Alfred Machts. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Misty Raines; her son, Roy Grist II; granddaughters, Ashara Scott and Alyssa Raines; grandsons, Andrew Grist and William...

Feb 27, 2022

Frank Ivy was born in Charleston, Missouri, on October 13, 1945 to parents Selonia Ivy and Daisy Coopwood who proceeded him in death.  Frank is the second of 15 children later moving to Mount City, Illinois with his grandmother for several years before returning to Chicago, Ilinois.

In 1965, Frank would meet and marry Ada Marie Jones. ...

Feb 25, 2022

Angela Latrell Washington was born December 12, 1974, to Ella Mae Mason Washington and John Washington (Lois). From the beginning, Angie was unique, strong, and independent. Even as a young girl, she was competitive, athletic and would jump at the idea of showing any boy that she could do something better than he could, even in a fight. Young...

Feb 23, 2022

Consuelo (Chelo) Vasquez Nieto, age 91 of Austin, Texas was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. She was born December 6th, 1930 in Eagle Pass, the youngest child of the late Leon and Raquel (Rodriguez) Vasquez of San Antonio, Texas.

Mother had a wonderful childhood growing up in Eagle...

Feb 22, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mauricio Jose Lopez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 7, 2022

LUCIA RUIZ, 93 years of age of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2022. She was born July 6, 1928 to parents Agustin Lopez and Susana Lopez. She went to live with the Lord peacefully, with her daughter Dora and her son-in-law Victor by her side.

She was born in Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua Mexico, and...

Feb 2, 2022

Keith Edward Clagett, 71 of Austin died Wed Feb 2, 2022 at his home.

Graveside funeral services 2:00PM Friday Feb 25, 2022 at Cook Walden/Forest Oaks cemetery, Austin, Texas.

Keith was born July 16, 1950 to Edwin Brownlow Clagett and Sarah "Pat" Carver Clagett in Williamson County TX. He married Jo Ann Sobeck May 15,...

Feb 2, 2022

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Eva Franco Acosta envisioned “están abiertas las puertas del Cielo y puedo ver al Paraíso,” and peacefully drifted into eternal rest, at her home in Round Rock, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was 92 years young.

Eva was born on March 17, 1929, to Manuel and Anita Franco in Sierra Blanca,...

Jan 30, 2022

Mingo Martinez, 62, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his home in Buda, Texas. He was born and raised in Kyle, Texas.

Mingo was the beloved husband and best friend to his wife, Vera, of 24 years.

Mingo loved watching and was a passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns....

Jan 28, 2022

Ralph (Rafael) Bustamante Jr. (65), went to be with his maker and rest on January 28, 2022. On November 26, 1956 Ralph was born in Big Spring, TX. He grew up in Midland, TX and attended Midland ISD. Ralph was an adventurous man at a young age and lived with impact. Whether it was good or bad, he made sure...

Jan 28, 2022

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our dear mother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend Alma Patricia Grifno, age 52. Her final sunset with us was Friday, January 28, 2022 in the evening. She now joins her beloved mother Yolanda Andrade in Heaven. Patricia's first sunrise was July 1, 1969 in Mexico City, Mexico where she...

Jan 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Herman Sorrells. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 22, 2022

Ray Kyle Carter, age 69, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in his home in Austin, Texas. The Celebration of Life will be held at Copperfield Neighborhood Park, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Kyle was born on September 28, 1952, in Farmington, New Mexico to the late Shirley M. Carnes and Lanham R. Carter....

Jan 21, 2022

Oluranti Alvita Oyekan Valdez was the firstborn of four children to the late Soni O. Oyekan and Priscilla Parker Oyekan. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved with her parents and family to several locations while growing up, including Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Piscataway, New Jersey, and Orange, Texas.

She attended elementary and high school in Piscataway,...

Jan 20, 2022

Sunrise: December 4, 1958 Sunset: January 20, 2022

Mary Ellouise Allen House was born on December 4, 1958, in Austin, Texas, to Mr. Tommy Limuiel and Ms. Mildred Louise Allen House; both of whom preceded her in death. She had three sisters and four brothers: Doris Jean House, Barbara Nell House, Carolyn Virginia House (Deceased),...

Jan 20, 2022

A native of Franklinville, Christopher Brant was called home by his Heavenly Father on 20 Jan 2022. He was born in Aug 1962 in Olean NY. to Robert and Dorothy Brant (who have both preceded him in death).

Chris shared fond memories of growing up with his friends Sam, Todd, Steve, Brett and a host...