Local Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Willie Mae Powell-Sexton was born August 7, 1941 in Austin, TX. She was one of four born to the parents of Isacc Powell and Ida Mae Gilbert-Powell. 

Preceded in death by parents Isacc Powell and Ida Mae Gilbert-Powell; siblings Pearl Powell McVea, Odell Powell and Isacc Powell Jr.; children Patrick Sexton, Lisa Bullard, Aaron Reed and Clarence Bullard Jr. Willie Mae...

Dec 10, 2024

Sharon Ann Jules, born on September 2, 1957, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2024. She will be lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation scheduled for December 27, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services, located at...

Dec 9, 2024

Dec 8, 2024

Esther Guadalupe Murua

November 24, 1943 – December 8, 2024

 Esther Guadalupe Murua, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on November 24, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, Esther was the cherished daughter of Noberto De La Rosa and Elida T. De La Rosa. She attended Brownsville High School...

Dec 5, 2024

Gray Fielding Breeden

Was born to Paul Fielding Breeden and Barbarra Hardy Breeden on September 21, 1954, in Cuero, Texas. He Succumbed to Parkinson’s and a stroke on December 5, 2024 at the age of 70.

A student of Austin Public Schools, he attended TSTI in Waco for drafting and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Texas before...

Dec 2, 2024

Nov 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Michael Cinelli, who died peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on June 15, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, John graduated from Christ the King High School in Lubbock, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, brother, and friend.

John...

Nov 27, 2024

God called Catherine Dawson Fisher, one of His Beloved Daughters home on 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born September 15, 1936, in Palestine, Arkansas and then moved to Battle Creek, Michigan as a young girl. Catherine was the youngest child of two born to the union of Sigmond Dawson and Bertha Love Dawson. 

 

Catherine was educated in the public schools of...

Nov 26, 2024

Leonard Edward Skinner, age 93, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

 “Leo” was born on February 15, 1931, in Los Angeles to Lilly Mae Skinner and Howard Elmer Skinner. Leo attended Van Nuys High School while living at the McKinley Home for Boys. There he made lifelong friends and had many adventures including playing football and jumping off...

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 23, 2024

Nov 23, 2024

Valdez Ismael "Mayo" passed away peacefully at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House on 11/23/2024 @ 2:23pm went to be with the Lord at the age of 71 years in 2024 year. Born in Gomez Palacio, Durango Mexico on October 08 , 1953. 

 He is preceded by Asuncion Rodriguez de Valdez mother and Julio Valdez father. Ismael is lovingly remembered by Guadalupe, Juan...

Nov 23, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Belinda Garcia Gonzales, born on July 6, 1972, in Austin, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2024 leaving a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. A devoted wife, mother, and a nurturing grandmother. Belinda is survived by her husband Gabriel Ramirez and Belinda is survived by her beloved children: Ashlee-Marie Gonzales, Desiree Marciel, Andrew Marciel, Gabriella Ramirez, and Gabriel...

Nov 19, 2024

Nov 19, 2024

John Wilburn Lohman, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at his home in Georgetown, Texas. During his illness in his last year of life, he was surrounded by friends and family. John was a good-hearted man and extremely well-liked; he always had something silly to say to lighten the mood in a stressful situation, and he was...

Nov 11, 2024

Psalm 62:1

 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him

Nov 8, 2024

Gary Floyd Looney, a man of resilience and unwavering determination, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Austin, TX, at the age of 82. Born on October 2, 1942, in Springfield, MO. Gary led a life marked by service, innovation, and deep love for his family.

Gary began his journey as a proud member of the Army during the Vietnam...

Nov 7, 2024

Husband of Laura

Father of Matthew and Mason

Grandfather of Hudson and Claire

Dog dad of Bean

Oct 25, 2024

Life Reflections …My Story! 

 

I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. 

I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

 

Audrey Mae Thornton Holloway, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, nanny and friend transitioned from this earthly home to her heavenly home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 84. 

Audrey Mae Thornton Holloway, affectionally known as “Mae Mae”, was...