Local Obituaries

Ria Riley

Jun 7, 2014

Ria Riley passed away June 7, 2014, after a long battle with kidney disease. As a career educator, community volunteer, and bridge player, she touched many lives in Central New York; Sun City Center, Florida; and Austin, Texas. Aurelia Marie Frone was born March 21, 1937 in Albany, New York, the only child of Agnes Aiossa and Fred J....

Wanda Richardson

Jun 6, 2014

Wanda Nell Richardson was born July 7, 1960 to James Hugh Richardson and Anna Nobles Richardson in Austin, TX. She attended the Austin public schools graduating from A.S. Johnston High School. Wanda accepted Christ at an early age and united with Del Valle Missionary Baptist Church and later united with the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. She later reunited...

Harriet Ahoyt

Jun 4, 2014

Former Del Rio, Texas resident, Harriet Johanna Ahoyt passed away on June 4th, 2014 at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls, Texas. She would have been 96 on June 10th. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 10, 1918 to Carl Erickson and Ingeborg RA�nning Erickson. Harriet, a Marine veteran of WWII, lived a full life...

Dawn Hopson

Jun 3, 2014

Dear Friends and Family- Dawn Ann Hopson 47, of Cedar Park Texas passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2014. She is survived by her beloved son Joey Newby of Pflugerville, Texas and her Mother Judy Hopson of Pflugerville Texas and her Father Richard Hopson also of Pflugerville Texas as well as her sisters Candy Ericson and family of Dallas...

Priscilla Bowland

Jun 3, 2014

Native Austinite, Priscilla Mae Bowland, 71, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2014. She is survived by son, Paul Bowland, daughter, Amy Garrett, son in law, two grandchildren, sister, Paula Curl, nephew, Chris Curl, and niece, Jenny Curl Fortnam. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday June 11, 2014 at 3:00 pm at All Faiths...

Robert Schlitzkus

Jun 2, 2014

Robert Lee Schlitzkus, son of David and Martha Schlitzkus was born in Rosenberg, TX on October 9, 1935. He married Pauline Ann Stasny on October 4, 1961. He departed at 8:41 AM on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the age of 78.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Anna Schlitzkus Davis Jr. of Smithville, Grandson;...

Emily Eruwayo

Jun 1, 2014

Our beloved Emily T. Eruwayo passed away peacefully on Sunday June 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Johnson Akalusi and Emily Akalusi and 2 Brothers. Survived by her Beloved Children; 2 Sons; Tosan Eruwayo, Toju Eruwayo, Daughter; Totun Eruwayo, 3 Sisters; Agustina Olasade, Kate Akalusi, Dorcas Abiyere, 4 Brothers; Victory...

James Dinsmore

May 28, 2014

James passed away peacefully May 28, 2014. He was born in Bangor, Maine to Frank and Eva Dinsmore. James graduated with a MSW from the University of North Carolina. He served his country proudly in the Army in WWII as a 1st Sgt. and as a Medic with a long and fulfilling career with the United Way. James was...

Johnnie Williams

May 28, 2014

Johnnie Lee Williams was born June 28, 1945 to the late John and Mary Williams. He departed this life on May 28, 2014 at the age of 68. Johnnie attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and Solomon Coles High School, Corpus Christi, Texas. Johnnie was an outstanding basketball star. His nick name was Hooker. He was retired from Poole...

Lee Alexander

May 27, 2014

Lee Mozam "Big Moe" Alexander, 41, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Lee was born in Austin, TX on January 10, 1973 to the parents of Rookie Scott and Shirley Alexander. A visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 30, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel. Funeral service will...

Maria Santana

May 25, 2014

Mary M. Garza Santana Dailey, 77 years old, of Cedar Creek, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Mary was born into a family of to the late Cecelia and Jose Rafael Garza in Cuero, Texas on November 28, 1936. She was married to Cruz Tijerina and had 8 children from that union, she...

Harriett Lloyd

May 23, 2014

Harriett Lorraine Lloyd passed from this life on May 23, 2014 in Buda, Texas. Harriett was born on August 10, 1964 to Phyllis Sickels. She was married to Paul Lloyd on September 22, 1990. They enjoyed a happy and joyful life together with their family and friends. Harriett is survived by her loving husband Paul, her 2 daughters, Lisa...

Maria Salas

May 23, 2014

Maria Francisca (Frances) Salas born April 21, 1938, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, May 23, 2014 after a brief battle with Cancer. A graduate of St. Mary's Academy in 1957, attended Our Lady of the Lake University and taught elementary school in the early years. Upon returning to Austin she had 28 years of service...

John Watson Jr

May 20, 2014

John Conway Watson, Jr. November 1, 1946 -May 20, 2014 A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 31, 2014 Calvary Episcopal Church, 603 Spring St. - 1 block off Main St.- Bastrop, Texas A reception at the church will follow.

John passed away on Tuesday, May 20 in Austin, Texas. He is the...

Agnes Berry

May 18, 2014

Agnes (Peg) Hawkins Brown Berry, born August 20, 1917, has gone to be with her Lord. On Sunday May 18th, with loved ones present and at the age of 96 years young, Peg passed peacefully to the next life while at St. David's South Austin Hospital Austin Texas. So many will miss the wonderful smile and touching heart she...

Percell Gault

May 14, 2014

Percell Gault, 66, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 1 pm- 5 pm at All Faiths Funeral Services- North Chapel, 8507 N IH 35, Austin, Texas. Services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11...

Elizabeth Dye

May 14, 2014

Elizabeth Katherine Damiani Dye, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Irving, TX, passed away on May 14, 2014. Services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth's honor to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).

David Sykes

May 12, 2014

David Anthony Sykes, 54, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. David was born July 29, 1959 in DeKalb, TX to the parents of Carol Ann (Stewart) and David Sykes Sr. A visitation with the family will be held from noon until 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 16, 2014, at All Faiths Funeral Services - North Chapel....

William Gaylord

May 10, 2014

William Lynn Gaylord, son of William Hardy Gaylord and Vida Lea (Bachman) Gaylord-Warner was born in Woodward, Oklahoma. He departed Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm on May 10, 2014 at his home in Smithville, Texas at age of 64. Lynn attended school in Stratford, TX until 1965 where his family moved to Southwest Kansas and Lynn Graduated from Rolla...

Janis Kemp

May 10, 2014

On Saturday May 10, 2014 my wonderful Mother passed away. She was born in Austin Texas on April 18, 1947. She lived all of her life in Austin going to Becker Elementary, Fulmore Junior High and then Travis High School. She also attended the University of Texas at Austin for a short period of time but working full time...