Local Obituaries
Deborah Johnson
Oct 20, 2018
Deborah Johnson passed away at the age of 57, on October 20th 2018, at Christopher's House Austin, after fighter a year long battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her kids and granddaughter during her final moments.
Deborah Jo (Alexander) Johnson, 1st daughter of Johnnie Alexander was born on September 6th 1961 in Austin Texas. Where...
Modesta Ramos
Oct 20, 2018
Modesta Valles Ramos was born in D’Hanis, Texas on March 28, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents Domingo Valles and Jesusita Gonzales, her beloved husband Domingo Ramos, her siblings; Catarina Bustos, Domingo Valles Jr., Fidelia Barron, Francisca Perez, Inez Valles, her children; Amelia Arias and Alejandro Ramos, her grandson Bonifacio Ramos Jr. and her great grandson Frank...
Modesta Ramos
Oct 20, 2018
Modesta Valles Ramos was born in D’Hanis, Texas on March 28, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents Domingo Valles and Jesusita Gonzales, her beloved husband Domingo Ramos and her siblings; Catarina Bustos, Domingo Valles Jr., Fidelia Barron, Francisca Perez, Inez Valles, her children; Amelia Arias and Alejandro Ramos, her grandson Bonifacio Ramos Jr. and her great grandson...
Ira Cavanaugh
Oct 16, 2018
Ira Odell Cavanaugh was born March 12, 1941 in Austin, Texas to Joseph Daniel Cavanaugh and Frances Mae Swan Cavanaugh. He served in the United States Army as a Recovery Specialist earning medals for National Defense Service; Vietnam Service with Three Bronze Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign; Good Conduct and Marksman (rifle). Following his enlistment in the U.S...
Roger Shaw
Oct 12, 2018
Roger Lenard Shaw, a true servant of God was born to Oliver and Milrose Hale Shaw on December 27, 1971. Roger accepted Christ at a young age while attending Willie’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Roger’s Christian walk was strengthened as a member of St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist The North Star. He continued to apply God’s Word to his life...
Jonathan Deleon
Oct 10, 2018
Our beloved Jonathan Jesse DeLeon, age 29, resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse & Mary DeLeon. Jonathan is survived by his wife Crystal Correa-DeLeon; his children Joshua, Jordan, Audrey DeLeon, and step children Nayeli, Ismael, Jimmy Gonzales II; his father John Hernandez;...
Barbara Smitley
Oct 8, 2018
Barbara Smitley was born on May 5, 1944 in Leander, Texas to Jack and Florentine Holloway. She married Larry Smitley in Cedar Park, Texas and was married to him until his death in 1992. She is survived by her son Robert Smitley Sr and wife Michelle, sisters Mary Lefler, Martha Winkley and husband John, brother Terry Holloway and wife Susan. She...
Paul Frazier
Oct 8, 2018
Paul Herbert Frazier, 86, was born October 30, 1931 in Andover, Virginia to John Frazier and Annie (Dezarn) Frazier
Sunset on October 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas
Kenneth Shepardson
Oct 5, 2018
AUSTIN, TEXAS - Kenneth Bruce Shepardson, 70, passed away on October 5, 2018 at his residence in Austin, Texas.
Ken was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts on November 24, 1947, the first son of his dear parents, Theodore and Myra Shepardson. He grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts, after a formative childhood in Karachi, Pakistan. His family moved to...
Ruth Mills
Oct 2, 2018
Ruth Mills of Cedar Park passed away peacefully on October 2, 2018, at the age of 96. She was born in 1922 in Electra, Texas, to George and Otha Bundrick. The Bundrick Family moved to Muleshoe, Texas in 1928 where Ruth attended school and graduated in 1940. During her formative years, Ruth learned to play the guitar and sing. She...
Pedro Ochoa
Sep 29, 2018
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the day, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love...
Johnny Hawkins
Sep 28, 2018
Johnny Howard Hawkins Jr. was born December 15, 1944 to Johnnie Howard Hawkins Sr. and Bennie Jewel Hawkins in Austin, TX. He attended Austin School District and retired from the City of Austin where he worked for over 20 years. Johnny leaves his sister Mildred Steward, her husband Lewis Steward and Johnny's long time partner Mrs. Jeraldine Nevls, all...
Mary Forcey Wilson
Sep 25, 2018
Mary Louise Forcey Wilson was born August 18th, 1916 in Gonzalez Texas. She was the second child to Isaac Forcey and Idela Duhart Forcey. She professed Christ at an early age, and joined Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She completed her education in Guadalupe County.
Mary Wilson was a blessing to all. She would give her last to...
L.E. Swist
Sep 24, 2018
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Bobbie Moore
Sep 21, 2018
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Sergio Rangel
Sep 18, 2018
Sergio Rangel, age 39 passed on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. He was born July 29, 1979 in Lubbock, Texas to Yolanda Rangel.
He was funny and caring and would give anyone his last dollar. He loved listening to music and talking with friends and family every chance he got. He was preceeded in death...
James Compton
Sep 9, 2018
Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful. The U.S. Marine Corps motto sums up the commitment each one of the few and the proud makes on daily basis to protect our country by land, air and sea.
James Albert Compton, 57, of Austin, Tx, embodied this motto. He passed away and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 9, 2018, after a...
Deacon Alfred Cunningham Jr.
Sep 8, 2018
Deacon Alfred Louis Cunningham Jr. was born on February 23, 1944 in LaVernia, TX to the late Alfred (AJ) and Fannie (Hartfield) Cunningham.
Alfred professed a belief in Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He and his Family joined True Light Missionary Baptist Church in the 80's. In 1992,...
David Soriano
Sep 7, 2018
David Soriano, age 50, of Austin, Texas went to be with our Lord on September 7, 2018 with his family at his bedside. David was born on August 2, 1968 to Manuel H. Soriano and Benita H. Soriano in Austin, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel H. Soriano.
He is survived...
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