Local Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

 

Martha M. Hernandez

Born in Luling,  TX January 6, 1949

to Hilario Mendez Sr. and Petra S Mendez

preceded in death by her parents and her sister Maria Elena Castillo.

She is survived by her brothers Hilario Mendez Jr. Alfredo Mendez, Gabriel Mendez

Her sisters Janie Martinez and Felecitas Mendez.

Her children Salvador Hernandez,  David Hernandez, Renee Moreno, Consuelo...

Aug 18, 2023

Ted Harris Fisher was called home by The Lord on August 18, 2023. He had a big heart, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Ted was the fourth child born to Parents Johnny L. Fisher and Tommie C. (Eans) Fisher. Born in Austin, Texas, he attended Sims Elementary, Allan Jr. High, and A.S. Johnson High School....

Aug 15, 2023

Richard Samuel Woodhall aka: (Woody, Butch, Dick) of Cedar Park, Texas, died on Tuesday August 15, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Richard was born January 14, 1938, in Bellwood Pennsylvania to Russell Woodhall and Margaret Rodkey, both preceding their son in death. He has two brothers Kenneth Woodhall of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Ronald Woodhall of Virginia Beach,...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Jorge Antonio Rodrigues Almeida

 

 

El Gran Jorge, un ser de luz y armonía que siempre será recordado entre sus familiares y amigos. Nació el 17 de Julio de 1960. Fue un hijo muy amoroso, un padre muy responsable, cariñoso e incondicional, el mejor esposo, un hermano muy especial, un amigo fiel y, mas recientemente, el mejor abuelo...

Aug 13, 2023

Celebrating the Life of...Oscar Romo

~

A heart of gold stopped beating,Working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes The Best.

Leaves and flowers may wither,The Golden Sun may set, but the Hearts that loved you dearlyare the ones who won’t forget.

~

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Oscar Romo, Loving husbandand father...

Aug 10, 2023

Nikko Jamal Jackson was born to DeWayne K. Jackson Sr. and Tammy Lee Poole on December 8, 1989, at Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas. At the age of four years old, Nikko’s maternal mother, Tammy Lee Poole, passed away. He was then raised by his father DeWayne K. Jackson Sr. and his stepmother, Cynthia Roland. Nikko graduated from Travis High School...

Aug 8, 2023

 

Glen Lea Mills

 

Glen Lea Mills, 84, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Granite Mesa Health in Marble Falls, Texas.

Glen was born in Morgantown, N.C. September 4, 1938 to Dale and Nellie Mills. The family moved to La Feria, TX around 1945. Glen graduated from La Feria High School in...

Aug 7, 2023

 

José Francisco Molina Morales, 71, of Managua, Nicaragua passed away to be with the Lord on August 7, 2023.

José was born June 8, 1952 to José Francisco Molina Suarez and Nydia Morales Etienne in Managua, Nicaragua. Upon his parents separation, José spent his childhood living in Nicaragua, Mexico City, and San Francisco, but always considered Nicaragua his true...

Aug 4, 2023

  Obituary

of

Sandy Johnson, Jr.

 

Our hero, father, role model, CEO, entrepreneur, teacher, poet laureate, master craftsman, Dad, Paw Paw, Sandy Johnson Jr., went home to be with the Lord and his bride Sedalia on August 4, 2023.

 

Born on February 26, 1926, in the small town of Gilliam, Louisiana, to Sandy Johnson Sr. & Francis (Fanny)...

Jul 27, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

Aurora Cruz, 87 passed away on July 26, 2023.  Aurora was known as “Lola” to her family and friends.  Aurora was born on May 20, 1936 to Jose Silva and Belen Salinas in Saltillo, Coahuila, MX.  She is preceded in death by her son Sergio Cruz.  She is survived by her husband, of 57 years, Arnulfo Cruz, her daughters Sylvia...

Jul 20, 2023

Maria "Tere" Villarreal went to heaven on July 20, 2023. She was a wonderful, generous, sweet and caring person. She loved spending time with her family, going to the casinos, watching her favorite football team (the Dallas Cowboys) and going out to eat and enjoying a margarita. Everyone knew of her, or remembered her from her famously delicious "Pan de...

Jul 18, 2023

Maxine Lubell Barkan died peacefully July 18, 2023 in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born March 26, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio to Sam and Bess Lubell, the first of four children. In September 1942, she married Mark Barkan, a recent immigrant from Russia via France, whom she met when he purchased a camera at the photography studio where she was...

Jul 16, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 6, 2023

Linda Smith-Ickes passed away the morning of July 6th, 2023, in her home in south Austin Texas at the age of 61 due to a neurodegenerative disease. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She is survived by her husband, Marcus J. Ickes; her sons, Ian and Dr. Henry Ickes; her mother, Susan B. Smith; and her sister, Ann...

Jun 30, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Burton was born on May, 1, 1954 and was called home by our Heavenly Father on June 30, 2023. She will be greatly missed, and her life will be cheerfully celebrated. Her light will continue to shine because of her Faith in God. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was adored by...

Jun 29, 2023

Leon (Cookie) Walls, Jr. was born September 27, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Leon Walls and Gladys Johnson. His mother passed away when he was a very young child. He was raised by relatives. Leon had a gift for singing. He sang tenor and bass. He was contracted to be a substitute singer for a Chicago Doo Wop group named...

Jun 27, 2023

Cheryl Leigh Nissen of Somerville, TX, formerly of Austin, TX, passed from this earth on June 27th, 2023. She was born in Marshall, TX, January 31st, 1959. She joined the Air Force after high school, and after serving her enlistment, she went to work for and eventually retired from the IRS. She is survived by her daughter, Christina, and two...

Jun 25, 2023

Sherry “Arlene” Montemayor, departed her loving family on June 25, 2023.

Arlene was born in Freeport, TX on January 10, 1957, to Harold and Dorothy Seals. Arlene was mother to Kimberly Armendarez and Elvis Montemayor. She raised her children with love and devotion in Austin, TX with her husband Mike Newman.

As a consistent provider,...