Local Obituaries

Oct 14, 2022

Powell Harvey Williams, “Skip”, age 64 passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1958 to Janie And Orlean Williams in Austin, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Beatrice Almendarez; 3 daughters, Jessica Williams Franklin and husband Jay Franklin, Monica Williams and Shameka Franklin Harper, His son, Jason Williams, two step daughters,...

Oct 6, 2022

Natalie (Nikki) Lillian Oakes, 94, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2022. Natalie was born to Charles and Adeline Otto and grew up in Elizabeth, NJ. She attended Upsala College where she met her husband James Oakes, and they were joyfully married for 59 years....

Oct 5, 2022

Christopher Amaro, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Manor, Texas. His parents, Cruz R. Amaro and Pauline H. Amaro preceded him in death. Chris lived in Iago, Texas, until his Sophomore year in high school when he moved to California. He attended and graduated from Rowland Heights High School. While there he excelled in athletics,...

Sep 30, 2022

Sherry Jane Windham was granted her angle wings on September 30, 2022.  Born in Gainesville, TX on June 28, 1933, to Robert and Waldine Shorter.  She had just reached her 89thbirthday.  Sherry grew up in Oak Cliff area of Dallas and graduated from Sunset HS and attended college at San Angelo College.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 25, 2022

Juan Chavez Saldana

Sunrise-August 14,1927-

Sunset-September 25,2022.

95 yrs old

He is survived by his loving son John D. Saldana (Stella)

Grandsons- John Albert, James, Jacob(Clarissa), Joshua(Jamie)- Great-grandchildren-Jonah, Jade,Noah, Christain

Sisters- Beatrice Sanchez, Ann Villegas, Lupe Doak, Nora Saldana (partner Carlos G. Mokarzel)....

Sep 9, 2022

With heavy hearts, we share that Gregory Earl Scott has entered into the land of light. He was called to his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2022 as his suffering with cancer ended. He was born December 31, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Earl Scott and Shirley Marie Pope Scott, grandmother,...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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.

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;...

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...

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.

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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.

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...

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...

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...