Local Obituaries
Richard Johnson
Jun 20, 2015
Richard William Johnson passed away on June 20, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He had been a patient of the Austin Retirement Nursing Center on Burnet Road. Rich was born in Chicago, Il and grew up in Rockford. His parents, Laina and Oscar Johnson, were Finnish and proud of it. He had an older sister, Laila Marti, who...
Ella Hood
Jun 20, 2015
Wake: Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home Grave Site Funeral: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston Military Cemetery in San Antonio.
Carmen Amaya
Jun 20, 2015
Carmen Amaya, born in Austin, Texas on July 30, 1940, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She's survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Amaya, daughter, Jeanette Ybarra, her husband, Larry Ybarra, Manchaca, Texas, son Paul J. Amaya, his wife Kim Amaya, Moore Oklahoma, daughter Stacy Amaya, Round Rock, Texas. Grandchildren: Maria B. Segura, Griselda Ybarra, Joseph C....
Mary Hightower
Jun 12, 2015
Mary Evelyn Morgan Hightower, most fondly known as "Noonie", died peacefully surrounded by family on June 12, 2015 in Smithville, TX. She was born December 8, 1930, to George Abney and Mary Thomas Morgan of Mexia, TX. Mary was preceded in death by Joe Clay "Bill" Hightower and then long time companion Floyd Faulkner, along with brothers Floyd, Wade,...
Andrew Villarreal
Jun 11, 2015
Andrew "Andy" Villarreal, 72, of Austin, was called to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June11,2015. Andrew was born in Victoria, Texas on November 9, 1942, the son of Josefa and Tomas Villarreal. Survived by his spouse Mary; 3 children : Rudolph "Leland"( wife Tiffany); Edmund "Eddie"; Vanessa "Vinnie"(husband Kyle); 6 grandchildren; 5 sisters: Carolina, Toni, Theresa, Lupe,...
David Surgers
Jun 8, 2015
DAVID EARL SURGERS was born to David Lewis Billingsley and Dorothy Mae Surgers on June 16th, 1952 in Galveston Texas. David attended the Austin High School in Austin, Texas and upon graduating he joined the United States Marines. He completed Cosmetology and Barbers School. He also served in the U.S. Navy upon completion of his military years of service,...
Dolores Garcia
Jun 6, 2015
Dolores Rivera Garcia, age 63 joined our heavenly father on Saturday June 6,2015. Dolores born October 21,1951 grew up in San Antonio, TX and graduated from Lanier High School. She spent most of her professional life as a beloved crossing gaurd for the San Antonio Independent School District. Dolores also lovingly known as "Ya-Ya" enjoyed crocheting, shopping and spending...
Lee Middleton
Jun 5, 2015
Family will be receiving friends Thursday June 11, 2015 from 4:00-8:00pm at the North Location 8507 North IH-35 location. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday June 12, 2015 at 11:00am, Gildon Creek 3rd Baptist Church, Austin Texas. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Barbara Nivens
Jun 1, 2015
Barbara Jo Anderson Nivens was born January 29, 1940 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the fifth of seven children born to Alfred R. and Nettie Hooks Anderson. Barbara, was nicknamed "Babs" by her father. Her parents and a brother, Jarvis Alfred Anderson preceded her in death. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St....
Reversa Perkins
May 30, 2015
Reversa Allie Perkins, 87 years of age, passed away on May 30, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Reversa was educated at Rosenwald High School in Luling, TX. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church for 62. Reversa served as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher and later became Superintendent of the Sunday School. Reversa received her Deanship at the National...
Maria Soto-Romero
May 26, 2015
Maria Luisa Soto-Romero of McDade, TX formerly Austin, TX born on March 9,1944 in Caguas, PR passed to God on May 26, 2015. She and Jose' one of her brothers was raised by their Abuela (grandmother) in Puerto Rico. As young children they went to school and worked. She learned loyalty and responsibility at a very young age. They...
Robert Crenshaw
May 26, 2015
Robert Henry Crenshaw was born In Jacksonville, Texas on December 6, 1955 to T. C. "Sandy" Crenshaw and Mary Katherine Ledbetter Crenshaw and passed away May 2015 in Austin, Texas. Robert, as he was known to his friends, and, Bobby, as he was known to his family, began his education in Tomball, Texas and completed high school at North...
Julia Luna
May 24, 2015
Julia Luna of Austin, Texas, left to be with our lord on May 24, 2015 at the age of 78. She is survived by many family and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at San Jose Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 29, 2015 with interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery.
Joe Rowland
May 20, 2015
Joe Dennis Rowland, age 61 of South Austin, Texas departed this life on May 20, 2015 after a brave fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell & Evelyn (Dolly) and sister, Rebecca Rowland Finnell. Joe is survived by his best friend, Ruth Ann Rowland; sister, Shirley Hibbert of Cedar Creek; brother and sister in...
Quentin Livingston
May 18, 2015
Quentin Duval Easterwood Livingston, age 19, died on May 18, 2015. His radiant personal energy was restless, calm, playful, inquisitive, focused, gentle, raucous - often all at once. Quentin never met a musical genre he couldn't adapt into his stylings. He was also a graffiti writer of no small skill, bombing and wildstyling for fun and profit. The son...
Rhonda Cunningham
May 18, 2015
Rhonda Cunningham passed away on May 18, 2015. A visitation will be held at All Faiths Funeral Services, North Chapel on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a monetary donation towards Mrs. Cunningham's...
Wayne Hill
May 16, 2015
Wayne Noe Hill, 82, of Center, TX, passed away on May 16, 2015, in Austin, TX after a brief struggle with cancer. Wayne was born December 9, 1932, in Peoria, IL, the son of Robert Vernon Hill and Noma C. Hill. He grew up in Marion, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois where he was a member of...
Debbie Laird
May 16, 2015
Debbie A. Laird, 57, of Austin, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. She was a funeral director and had served families through various Austin funeral homes for many years. She is survived by her son, William Brogan; daughters Lorin Wallace and Becky R. Wood; and her longtime partner, Rick Lindall. The family will arrange a celebration of life at...
Beverly Kellar
May 16, 2015
Beverly Elise Kellar, 74 passed away on May 16, 2015. Beverly was born on September 18, 1940 to Violet Starns and Tom Dodd; step dad was Pat Starns. Beverly attended and graduated from Smithville High School. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Kellar, two daughters - Lisa Matthews and Kathy Smith and four grandsons - Preston, Justin, Garrett,...
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