Local Obituaries

James Hudson

Sep 2, 2022

James Leldon Hudson was called to his Heavenly Father on September 2, 2022.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Leldon Arthur Hudson and Margaret Farley Hudson.

After graduating from Groom High School in 1961,  he attended Texas Tech University where he was a Saddle Tramp and a member of Sigma Chi...

Ruben Quintanilla

Aug 31, 2022

Ruben Christopher Quintanilla was born on Christmas Day, 1952, in San Antonio, TX to Fidel and Gloria Quintanilla.

Though he lived his life in Texas, he found joy and adventure in travelling the world with his wife, Deanna. He enjoyed international cuisine and famously had a sweet tooth. He was an avid sports fan with a soft spot for...

Robert Coatney

Aug 31, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family must announce the passing of Robert Joe (Bobby) Coatney Jr. (38) Robert was born in Houston, Texas 01-20-1984. Robert left us 08-31-22 in Georgetown, Tx. to be with the angels. His passing was sudden and unexpected. Robert was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many. The sadness we all...

Maria Gonzalez

Aug 17, 2022

Maria Del Refugio Gonzalez was called to her heavenly father on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born on July 30, 1929, in Progreso, Mexico. She was surrounded by her loving family. Maria is survived by her children Rose De La Torre, Gloria De La Torre, Irma Hernandez (Bert Hernandez), Ruben Rocha (Corine Rocha), Rogelio Rocha, Jr. (Gladys Rocha),...

Carlos Rangel

Aug 17, 2022

Carlos “Fago” Rangel was born to his loving parents on October 31st, 1959. He passed on to his eternal rest on August 17th, 2022.

Carlos was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Eva Martinez, and his brothers Sonny, Joe & Bobby. Carlos leaves behind his sisters, Mary Peña (Jesse) and Esther Gerard (John) and his brothers...

Irene Martinez

Aug 15, 2022

Our Heavenly Father called upon Irene Vela Martinez on August 15, 2022 to be with her mother, father and son. Irene was residing in Austin but was raised in Kyle, Texas. She is survived by her brother Jesse Vela and sister Amelia Barrera. She leaves behind her children   Gloria Gutierrez (Noel), Edward Martinez (Margaret), Mike Martinez (Dora), Lupe Ramirez...

Irene Martinez

Aug 15, 2022

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

James Grooms

Aug 13, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Grooms June 3, 1952 – August 13, 2022

James “Jim” Grooms, life-long evangelist and master carpenter, passed away on August 13, 2022, at the age of 70.

Jim is survived by wife Kathie; son Joshua and wife Christina, and grandchildren Raegan and Grant; son Caleb and wife Lyndee, and grandchildren Levi and Kennedy;...

Maria González Hernández

Aug 12, 2022

María De Los Ángeles González Hernández tristemente falleció el 12 de agosto. Ella fue una persona hermosa que contagiaba la alegría y la felicidad por donde andaba. Sobre todo, fue una madre amorosa y una mujer fuerte que siempre se mantuvo firme frente la adversidad. Descanse en Paz.

Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo en la...

Kevin González

Aug 11, 2022

Kevin Alexander González tristemente falleció el 11 de agosto. El fue un hijo dedicado, un gran hermano y un tío divertido. Como su mamá, María de los Angeles, el fue una persona llena de amor que será recordado por su ánimo divertido y su sonrisa cariñoso. Descansa en Paz.

Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo en...

Florence Ortiz

Aug 1, 2022

Graveside services will be held at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, Texas 78704, on August 5th, 2022 at 2p.

Linda Coleman

Jul 27, 2022

Linda Joyce Coleman was born October 1, 1942, in Austin, Texas to Charles Coleman Marion II, and Willie Mae Swisher. She departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2022.

Linda accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Simpson United Methodist Church.  She later became a member of Solid...

James Shipman, Jr.

Jul 24, 2022

Obituary: James Walker Shipman, Jr.

September 20, 1935 – July 24, 2022

James Walker Shipman, Jr., of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022. Jim was born on September 20, 1935, in Evanston, Illinois to James Walker Shipman and Anne Covert Shipman. His sister was Diane Shipman Smith, who...

Marlinn Conway

Jul 24, 2022

Marlinn (Linn) Conway was born on February 1, 1965 in Long Beach California.  Her parents, Linda and Gene Conway, were proud of her many accomplishments.  Most especially proud that she was the first member of the family to earn a bachelor’s degree.  To make things particularly challenging for her younger siblings, she followed that up with a master’s in...

Jimmy Dovers

Jul 23, 2022

Jimmy Dale Dovers was born on the 25th of May, 1941 in Gray Ridge, Missouri to the late Harvey and Marie Purcell Dovers. The family moved to Sikeston in 1943 where Jimmy was a Sikeston Bulldog. He entered the military in 1959 and loved to serve his country. Recently, he went back to visit the place where he was...

Michael Ambrose

Jul 20, 2022

Michael Edward Ambrose went to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of July 20, 2022, at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 65.

He was born September 15, 1956 at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska, to his parents, William R. and Ruth R. Ambrose.

Since his father...

Marian Fathi

Jul 19, 2022

Marian Melinda "Nina" Sullivan Fathi was born in Austin, Texas on January 18th, 1947. Although in Texas only to the ages of 3 or 4, she and her aunt Jeanette "Nane" Richards moved to Brazil to live with very good long-time friends, until returning to Texas years later. It was there, in Brazil, that she learned to speak and...

Johnny Ross

Jul 17, 2022

Johnny Donell Ross, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.  Services will be held, Saturday, July 30th at 11:00 PM.  Winn's Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Madison St., Elgin, Tx.  78621.

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Lucy Diaz

Jul 16, 2022

Lucy Soliz Diaz, 59, passed away on July 16, 2022. She was born in San Marcos, TX on March 24th, 1963.

Lucy is survived by her Children Reyes Dominguez and Gabriel Alexander Martinez; her boyfriend, Cruz Castro; sisters, Mary Alice Vig Ortiz and husband Anthony, and Diane Martinez Candelas and husband Rosalio Aleman Saldivar; brothers, John Villanueva, Gabino Villanueva...

Edward "Eddie" Torres

Jul 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward “Eddie” Haso Torres announce his passing on July 15, 2022 at the age of 48.

Edward will forever live in the hearts of his parents; Frances and James Mojica, his brothers Jason James Mojica (Jessica), Adrian Paul Mojica (Hope), Tiffaney Ann Mojica (Tucker), Nina Marie Guarjado (Benny),...