Local Obituaries

May 21, 2019

Our Beloved Aurora Ortiz Soliz, age 76 of Austin was called by Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 surrounded by her Loving Family. Preceded in death by Her Husband; Augustine Soliz in 2010.

Visitation Services will commence on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:00am with Funeral Services at 11:00am at All Faiths Funeral...

May 20, 2019

James V. “Poco” Samuelson received his education in Hastings, Minnesota, Kailua and Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated high school in Austin, Texas.

Survived by his daughters; Divian N. Samuelson, Kayman A. Samuelson and Emilee M. Samuelson. Granddaughters; Sofie and Ramona Crocker. Mother, Verla M. Cook and father, Paul F. Samuelson.

Preceded in death by...

May 14, 2019

GRANDERSON, SR., Leroy Carter (King Cobra)

Del Valle, TX formally of Temple, TX.

Died peacefully on May 14, 2019 at the age of 77. Leroy is survived by his three daughters, Lucrecia, Amy, and Emmy Granderson, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, four sisters, and is preceded in death by his son, Leroy Carter Jr., brothers,...

May 13, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Mark Alan Veach, age 47 and our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed recently in a local hospital with his parents and his brothers by his side.

Mark was born on April 1, 1972 in El Paso, Texas to Alan and Jeanie Veach. He graduated from Round Rock High...

May 13, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Mark Alan Veach, age 47 and our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed recently in a local hospital with his parents and his brothers by his side.

Mark was born on April 1, 1972 in El Paso, Texas to Alan and Jeanie Veach. He graduated from Round Rock High...

May 12, 2019

Candy was born in Orlando, Florida to Herbert E. DesGeorges, a Lieutenant Colonel in the USAF and Joyce C. DesGeorges, a church organist. When she was five years old, her family moved to her father’s new military post near Essey et Maiserez in the Lorraine region of France. The four years spent there were filled with travel not only...

May 12, 2019

Maria “Big Mary” Elm Tovar (Arispe) 69, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Austin, Tx in 1949, where she lived her whole life.

Funeral mass will be held in her honor on Wednesday June 5th, 2019 at 10am. Services will be at Cristo Rey Catholic Church in Austin,...

May 10, 2019

Gerald “BJ” Richard Schindler Jr. of Austin passed away on May 10,2019 at the age of 39. He was born on September 10th, 1979 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Gerald and Barbara Schindler. On March 3rd, 2007 he married Francesca “Tina” Cruz.

He was a loving Husband and Father. His daughter Milagros meant the world to him, and...

May 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Clarence Joseph Trahan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 7, 2019

Clarence J. Trahan, 90, of Buda, Texas, passed from this life peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, May 7th, 2019. He was born on October 9th, 1928 to Jean Delphi and Cevelia Romero Trahan in Iberia parish, Louisiana. He is survived by his children. Sons; Michael W. Trahan, and wife, Betti of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Paul G. Trahan of...

May 6, 2019

Our Beloved Albert L. Gilbert, age 96 of Austin, was called by Our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 6, 2018. Mr. Gilbert was an Army Veteran serving during WWII and was Honorably Discharged as a PFC.

Preceded in Death by Wife; Joyce Gilbert and a Son; Albert Gilbert.

Survived by Daughter Yvonne Wiggens, Son; Hardy...

May 6, 2019

On May 5, 2019, God said you have finished your journey here on Earth. Arthur Lorenzo Gilbert also known as "Uncle Keith" was born August 11, 1922 to the proud parents of Hardy and Little Gilbert in Garfield, TX. He was the only boy of his parents 6 children.

1942-1945, Arthur served in the US Army; as...

May 5, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Christina Benkenstein December 16, 1935 - May 5, 2019

On Sunday, May 5, 2019, Patricia Christina McCarthy Benkenstein (“Pat”) passed away at the age of 83 in Austin, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1935 in the Bronx, New York and moved to Houston, Texas in 1978, where she earned a college degree and...

May 5, 2019

John Michael Kelley was born November 28,1973. Passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at home.

He Is survived by his wife Beverly Cain Kelley, son Bradley Kelley, Daughter Amber Kelley, His mother Judy Hernandez and husband Joe. Brothers William Kelley and wife Traci, Thomas Kelley and wife Andrea, Bobby Denning Jr. and wife Tonya, Sister Carla...

May 3, 2019

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

May 2, 2019

Monica Marie Townsley Holder died peacefully in Liberty Hill Texas on May 2, 2019 at the age of 72.

Monica is survived by her brother Miles Townsley and wife Debbie, sons William Allan Holder of Liberty Hill; son Michael Holder and wife Rachel Holder of Liberty Hill; and daughter Misty Holder of Liberty Hill.  She is also...

May 2, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Annie Mae Neal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 27, 2019

Leokadia “Lucy” Walla, age 91, a long-time resident of Leander, Texas passed away quietly at her family home on Saturday, April 27, 2019, tenacious to the end.  Her faith strong, her sense of humor wicked, her fierce love and devotion to family and friends, Lucy will be sorely missed but jubilantly remembered.

Born on February 10, 1928...

Apr 25, 2019

Lupe Rodriguez, was a fine and caring soul of Hutto, Texas. A  reverent and respectful child of Castulo Sanchez and Josefa Martinez, Lupe made the greater Austin Area her lifetime home. She was a cherished member of her family, something she cared for dearly and became a centripetal part of her life.

Lupe is preceded in death by her...

Apr 20, 2019

Ruby Moore, was born on April 12, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas. She departed from her earthly home and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with family by her side. After moving to Austin, Texas, she graduated from Old Anderson High School in 1971. She was employed with Travis County for 10 years.

She...