Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Nadine Bemus, born on October 13, 1925 in Munday, TX to Matt and Rose Kreitz. Nadine passed away on May 2, 2022 at the age of 96.

Nadine graduated from Munday High School in 1942, attended a course at Draughn’s Business College and then on to North Texas Teachers College in Denton, TX.  She taught school for...

Apr 27, 2022

Nanci Ione Goetzel Gibson, 73, of Austin, TX passed away on April 27 th , 2022 in Bastrop, TX. Nanci was born in Alice, TX to the parents of John Henry and Elizabeth "Dottie" Goetzel on April 21 st , 1949. She graduated from Jourdanton High School and went on to earn...

Apr 24, 2022

Jose Fernando Guerrero, of Cedar Creek, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Austin, TX.

Fernando was born in Tepoxoxuca, Mexico to Jesus Nicolas Guerrero and Elpidia Martinez on November 14, 1957. He married Blanca Elia Jaimes on February 11, 1984, in Bejucos, Mexico. With the affectionate nickname of “Morry” shared between them, Fernando and Blanca’s...

Apr 22, 2022

Cecil Darnell Cox was born December 23, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Flossie (Roach) and Ray Cox, splitting his youth between Conway, Arkansas and Austin. He left us on April 22, 2022. Cecil leaves behind his wife Brenda Cox, his three daughters Jessica, Betty Sue, her husband, David Faz, Holly her husband Ben “Stedo” Gonzales III....

Apr 16, 2022

Ima Jean Elller Faglie, born July 6, 1941, left her earthly body on Friday, April 15, 2022, to be greeted by her Lord Jesus Christ and family in her forever home. Born to Lloyd and Pauline Eller in Central Texas, Ima Jean grew up one of 9 children, the eldest of her 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She met...

Apr 14, 2022

Carl David Clark 61 of Virginia, passed away on 4-14-2022 in Del Valley, TX.

He lived a slightly nomadic life before settling in the Austin area and eventually becoming a plumber.

He enjoyed motorcycles, blues music, playing guitar, and cooking.

Carl is survived by his children Amanda, Joshua and Sean: His siblings Martha,...

Apr 12, 2022

Lucy Meraz, 42, of Red Rock, Tx, passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 12, 2022.

Lucy was born in Galveston Texas to Ambrosio Meraz and Irma Meraz on October 25, 1979. Lucy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and helping others. She took great pride in her daughters and caring...

Apr 12, 2022

Martin Rodriguez Pacheco, 48 of Cedar Creek, Texas passed on April 12, 2022, in a North Austin hospital after a long battle with bile duct cancer. Martin was born in Michoacan, Mexico to Marcos Rodriguez and Maria Rodriguez Pacheco on November 13, 1973. He graduated from Loyola University in Chicago and obtained his Bachelor’s in Biology and Master’s in Education....

Apr 4, 2022

In loving memory of Leila Nell Moore, 79, of Austin, Texas passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022

Apr 4, 2022

Maria De La Luz Hernandez, 63, of Weslaco, Tx, passed away on April 4, 2022, in Bastrop, Tx.

Maria was born in Weslaco, Tx, to Olga and Santiago Aguirre on November 23, 1958. She married Jesus Hernandez on May 21, 1979, in Weslaco.

She worked at the local schools in Weslaco until she moved to...

Apr 1, 2022

In loving memory of Germaine Rossella Dietlein, 85, of Cedar Creek, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Mar 31, 2022

Nancy Marie McAdams was born on October 12, 1966, to Oran Lee and Ilene McAdams. She passed away at her Cedar Creek home on March 31, 2022.

Nancy spent several years as a medical transcriptionist and later owned a maid service in the Cedar Creek and Bastrop areas. She was a member of the Cedar Valley Baptist...

Mar 29, 2022

James Harold Franklin, 62, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2022, in Bastrop, Texas.

Jim was born in Orlando, Florida to Donald Ray and Nilah Kay (Watson) Franklin on September 27, 1959. After attending Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida, he later earned a Masters degree in Distributive Education. He married the love of...

Mar 29, 2022

Ambrosio Meraz 70 of Red Rock, TX  passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side March 29th, 2022.

Ambrosio was born in San Vicente Tancuayalab Mexico to Ambrocio Meraz Nava Sr. and Aura Teran (Rivera) Meraz. On June 5th, 1951, He married Irma Meraz on April 6th, 1972, in San Vicente Tancuayalab.

Mar 27, 2022

Emil “Anthony” Zernicek, 54, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2022, in Bastrop.

Anthony was born in Galveston, Texas to Emil Zernicek and Mary Fee on October 22, 1967.

Anthony is survived by his “favorite” (aka ONLY) daughter and son-in-law Leslie and Jack Green; the loves of his life, his granddaughters Madison, Jaquelynn,...

Mar 26, 2022

Lou Ella Rye Brunt Arnold, age 86, of Bartlett, went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2022, in Bartlett, Tx.

Lou was the first of 9 children born to Weldon and Marta Merino Rye. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 25, 1935.  She went to school in Arkansas and Texas, graduating from Edinburg. ...

Mar 24, 2022

Fermin Tijerina, 57, of Austin Texas, transitioned to his heavenly home on March 24, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He fought the good fight and was surrounded by his loving family in his home.

Fermin was born and raised in Austin, Texas to Vicente and Amelia (Guzman) Tijerina on December 28, 1964. He graduated from...

Mar 21, 2022

Moises Pita-Rodriguez, 36, of Veracruz, Mexico, passed away on March 21st, 2022. In Austin, Texas. Moises was born in Veracruz, Mexico. To Aidee Rodriguez Martinez and Isidro Pita Martinez. He married Carrie Rodriguez on May 2nd, 2006, in Austin, Texas. He graduated with a technical degree in Electrician work. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local Union 520 for...

Mar 17, 2022

In loving memory of Felipe Gonzalo Chub Choc, 31, of Austin, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, March 28, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mar 17, 2022

Charles Edgar Lasley, 79, of Levelland, Texas passed away on March 17, 2022 in Bastrop, Texas.

Charles was born in Amarillo, Texas to T.E. and Mildred Lasley on June 15, 1942. He attended school at Levelland High School. He married Rebecca Lou Stewart on November 7, 1964 in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University.