Obituaries

Local Obituaries

James Mcmurrey, Jr

James Mcmurrey, Jr

Jul 13, 2012

James Robert McMurrey Jr. of Austin, TX died July 13th 2012. He is survived by his children: Mike McMurrey, Keven McMurrey, Keith McMurrey, Brian McMurrey, Crystal Daudel along with their spouses, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert was born in Cisco, TX on September 17th 1932. After serving in the Army, he married Nedra Florine McMurrey, was a graduate...

William Hicks

William Hicks

Jul 13, 2012

William Thomas Bernard Hicks, age 67 of Lake Travis Texas, passed away July 13th, 2012. He passed away at the Christopher House in Austin Texas late Friday afternoon. He was born April 6th, 1945 in Los Angeles California to Dora Elsie Lloyd and Jack Osborn Hicks. He was the youngest of 6 children; Betty Lou Hicks Reed, Mary Sue...

Ann Merritt

Ann Merritt

Jul 11, 2012

Ann F. Merritt, 75, of Woodcreek, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Mrs. Merritt was retired from the Department of Defense. She is survived by her husband Jay Strickler and son Andrew McClung. The family will have private services.

Jose Avitia

Jose Avitia

Jul 10, 2012

Jose D. Avitia, 55, of Austin, passed away July 10, 2012. Memorial services are pending.

Allan Asseo

Allan Asseo

Jul 9, 2012

Allan Ira Asseo passed away on July 9, 2012 at his home in Austin, Texas. Allan was born August 22, 1946 in the Bronx, New York City. His parents, Esther Hazan Asseo and Joseph Asseo, preceded him in death. Survivors include his cousin Stella and her husband Dr. Bill Liebesman of Westfield, New Jersey and Dr. Jacques Fresco and...

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts

Jul 9, 2012

Michael Bradford Roberts, 37, of Austin, passed away July 9, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Michele Roberts. Memorial services are pending.

Beulah Brownson

Beulah Brownson

Jul 8, 2012

Beulah Mae Kerr Brownson of Driftwood, TX passed away on July 8, 2012 at the age of 89 years. She is survived by Richard (Tex) Brownson. Sons: Bates Brownson of Austin, Jim (Stormy) Brownson and wife Connie of Driftwood, Tracy Brownson and wife Erin of Nevada. Daughters: Joyce Lawrence and husband Wayne of Austin: Patsy (Pat) Wenzel and husband...

James Bruch

James Bruch

Jul 7, 2012

James (Jim) Matthias Bruch Jim died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 7th, at home in Lockhart surrounded by family and close friends. Jim loved many things and excelled at most tasks he attempted. Learning to fly and getting his pilot's license before his driver's license led to a lifelong joyous hobby that he was lucky to share with many,...

Harold Arnold

Harold Arnold

Jul 2, 2012

Harold W. Arnold, 62, horticulturist technician, of Austin died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, All Faiths Funeral Services, north location.

Bernice Tiedt

Bernice Tiedt

Jul 1, 2012

Bernice Ruth Tiedt, 57, of La Grange died Sunday. Survived by husband Ronnie. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, La Grange. Arrangements by All Faiths, north location.

Cuauhtemoc Alvarez

Cuauhtemoc Alvarez

Jul 1, 2012

Cuauhtemoc Lopez Alvarez, May 2, 1957 - July 1, 2012 Today our Heavenly Father called my dad to rest. You taught me "out of sight, out of mind". For that will never be true between you and I. For you will always be in my heart and soul forever. I pray you watch over us and be our Guardian...

Travis Ray

Travis Ray

Jun 30, 2012

Travis Scott Ray was born in Austin, Texas on December 29, 1967. On Saturday, June 30, surrounded by those he loved, he peacefully began his journey with the Lord. Travis spent his lifetime of 44 years here in Austin, graduated from Anderson High School in 1986. He attended ACC, earning two Associates Degrees. In his battle with hepatitis C,...

Franklin Sweeney

Franklin Sweeney

Jun 30, 2012

Franklin "Dale" Sweeney, 58, a Florence resident, died after a lengthy and courageous battle with COPD surrounded by his family at St. David's Georgetown Hospital on the afternoon of June 30, 2012. Dale, a lifelong Texan, was born in Denison on July 15, 1953. He was raised in the Fort Worth area, began working at a young age to...

Donna Stirling

Donna Stirling

Jun 28, 2012

Donna Lee Stirling, 63, of Austin, formerly of the San Francisco Bay Area , died Thursday. Survived by husband Mark Rodney. Services pending with All Faiths, north location

Dorothy Hutson

Dorothy Hutson

Jun 26, 2012

Dorothy L. Hutson, 82, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday. Mrs. Hutson is a retired secretary/bookkeeper. Survivors include her sons Larry Hutson, Darold Hutson, Harley Hutson and Richard Hutson; daughters Vera Hutson, Treva Schroeder and Bonnie Miller; brother C.D. Stenson; sisters Shirley Mays, Jean Theis, Pat Kovar, Linda Lee and Carolyn Popp; thirty five grandchildren; seventy five great grandchildren; forty...

Victoria Mcintyre

Victoria Mcintyre

Jun 23, 2012

Victoria R. McIntyre, 63, of Austin, passed away Saturday, June 23. She is a retired nurse. Survivors include her sons Steven "Drew" McIntyre, Phillip Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez all of Austin; daughter Leanna McIntyre of Lubbock; sister Marilyn Rudd of Ft. Worth. Memorial services are pending.

Jose Rios

Jose Rios

Jun 19, 2012

Jose Rios, 90, retired farmer, of Austin died Tuesday. Rosary 7 p.m. today, All Faiths Funeral Services, north location. Services 1 p.m. Friday, St. Julia Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Lloyd Faske

Lloyd Faske

Jun 16, 2012

Lloyd Mark Faske, 46, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Lloyd was born on January 30, 1966 in Austin, Texas. Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents; Dorothy and Milford Faske, and his sister, Sandra Faske. Lloyd is survived by his sister, Effie Faske, and nephews; Nathan and Derek Faske. Visitation will be Sunday, June 24, 2012...

Venita Porter

Venita Porter

Jun 16, 2012

Evangelist Pastor Venita E. Porter was born on June 20, 1964 In Fort Worth, Texas to Verna Fisher and the late David Jarvis. She married Pastor R. Anthony Porter on November 18, 2001. She was received into her heavenly home on June 16, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 10 years R. Anthony Porter of Hallettsville ;...

Darnell Taylor

Darnell Taylor

Jun 14, 2012

Mrs. Darnell Taylor was born December 19, 1942 to Ossie and Estella Thomas in Paige Texas. She received her education in the Bastrop Independent School District. Upon moving to Austin, she attended Austin Community College. Darnell accepted Christ at an early age in Elgin, TX under the leadership of the late Rev. C.N. Means of Winn's Memorial Baptist Church....