All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Curtis-Clark  “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.”  Matthew 6:33   On June 17, 1943, Shirley Ann Curtis was born to Lenora Joyce and Theodore Roosevelt Curtis, in Kansas City, Missouri, who preceded her in death.   Shirley Ann throughout her life’s journey she studied many different religions and spiritual paths, always professing her love for and her belief in God and...

Dorinda Lee Scott, of Austin, Texas, passed away quietly and unexpectedly in her home on Monday evening, September 7, 2020, at the age of 66. Born on April 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Don and Julia Scott, of Dermott, Arkansas. She graduated from Dermott High School, attended the University of Arkansas, and ultimately attained a degree in Biology/Geography and Anthropology/Archaeology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1976.    Dorinda was an...

Travis T. Lee was born in Leander, TX on August 20, 1930 and went home to the Lord on September 3, 2020. He was retired from the Texas Iron Workers Union after serving in the Army in Korea. He also was a member of the AA Club for many years and became a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. He will be greatly missed. A service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 2505 Forbes Drive, Austin, TX on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. and officiated by...

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 Carl Demetrius Griffin July 1, 1969 - August 26, 2020 Carl Demetrius Griffin was born on July 1, 1969 to Hattie Griffin and Lawyer Jackson Jr., in Cleveland Mississippi. As a young child he moved to Austin, Texas where Carl attended and graduated from Lanier High School. Carl was a dedicated member of the Lanier Viking Varsity basketball team. Carl then relocated to Illinois in 1992. There he attended Highland Community College and obtained his degree as an Automotive Mechanic. Carl...

Maria Torres passed away Wednesday, August 19,2020. Services are currently pending, please revisit this website for a full obituary and service details. 

Sandra Lynn Russell passed away on August 11th, 2020. No public services are scheduled at this time.

“The will of man is unconquerable. Even God cannot conquer it.” ”No se puede vivir sin amar” (You can not live without loving) ― Malcolm Lowry, Under the Volcano Lester L. Faigley, a giant in the field of rhetoric, passed away on August 11, 2020. Lester Faigley was born on April 6, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up as an only child and briefly explored the field of architecture before finding his lifelong calling in the field of rhetoric. Lester...

Joe Samaniego was born February 20,1957 in Austin TX. He passed away on August 5, 2020. Joe leaves behind his wife of 31 years Juana Samaniego. He also leaves his five children Angel Roblero (William), Joe Samaniego Jr. (Brandi), Paul Samaniego, Antonio Samaniego, Michelle Samaniego. Joe had 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind a sister Eva Bernard(Michael), Brother Richard Samaniego (Kathryn). Joe was proceeded...

Albert John Eells, Lt. Col USAF Retired, took his last flight on Aug 4, 2020. Al was born June 14, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Elizabeth Eells, the fourth of five children. Orphaned at the age of 4, Al and his youngest sister Louise spent a number of years in foster care, before being taken in by his maternal Aunt Edna and Uncle Albert Marion. They lovingly raised Al and Louise as their own. After high school graduation, Al enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 serving as a Control...

Juan Gonzalez was born on April 28, 1939. He died on August 1,2020. Juan passed in peace at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Mary Gonzalez. Juan will be fondly remembered and missed very much by his family and grand children. He and Mary loved each other very much.       I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot...

Jon Thomas Holder passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020 in Austin following a long and patient battle with Lewy Body Dementia/Parkinson’s disease. He was 79 years young. Jon was born in the fall of 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas. He spent his early years with his parents Gladys Rose (DuBose) Holder and Drew Clifton Holder in Diboll where his dad owned and operated a country store and his mom was a school teacher. As a boy, Jon enjoyed exploring the beautiful East Texas piney woods and...

Elias U. Andrade of Austin, Texas, husband, brother, uncle, & son passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2020. Elias was survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Christine Andrade; Parents, Elias R. and Grimalda Andrade; Brother and Wife, Rafael and Yanette Andrade; Sister-in-Law, Gwen Casares; Brothers-in Law, Gilbert Casares and Michael Casares; Mother-in-Law, Mary Lou Rios; Father-in-Law, the late Felix T. Casares; Nephew, Azael Andrade. Elias was described by his family and friends...

Lynne was born in Annapolis, MD at the U.S. Naval Academy Hospital, to Marilyn T. and Marvin A. Weir on May 11th in 1949. Being part of a military family they traveled extensively around the world, but Lynne was most fond of Morocco. Her father later went to work for NASA, landing the family in Cocoa Beach, FL, where Lynne graduated High School. She was a gifted singer and guitar player, which provided her support in her life for many years. As well as music, Lynne was a huge lover of...