Obituaries

Feb 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Ambrose Jim Reed announces his passing following a long illness, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the age of 80 years. Jim was born on September 17, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jim will be lovingly remembered by his former spouse of 25 years, Ruth Reed, children...

Feb 8, 2020

“Let me square the yards, while we may, old man, and make a fair wind of it homeward.”  - Melville 1851

Russell L. Hawkins, Jr. age 95, passed away February 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Hawkins and son, Richard L. Hawkins.

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Feb 4, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Pollok entered the arms of the Lord on February 4, 2020 at the age of 77.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Ben Dlugosch; and son, Edward "Eddy" James Pollok, Jr.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward James Pollok; daughter, Margaret Wright and her husband...

Jan 30, 2020

Martha Elizabeth Riley, age 82, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away on January 30, 2020 due to complications of an illness. Martha was born on May 20, 1937 to Preston and Lillie Golden in Rome, Georgia.

She moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where she met her husband William Riley. In 1975 she traveled to Houston, Texas with her...

Jan 19, 2020

Frank G. Rodriguez, age 77, of Bastrop was called home on January 19, 2020. He was retired after 20 years with the Bastrop Independent School District.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Lena Rodriguez, a sister Lenora and a brother Joe.

Frank is survived by: his wife Vera Rodriguez; 4 daughters,...

Jan 14, 2020

Martha P. Herschap was born April 13, 1936 in Laredo, Texas to Francis and Lettabrook Kohutek. She passed away on January 14, 2020.   Martha grew up in Oilton and Bruni, Texas and graduated from Bruni High School in 1954.  She married Billy Herschap on June 18, 1954.  In 1972, Martha and Billy moved their family to Bastrop, Texas.

Jan 2, 2020

John B James, age 69 of Red Rock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, in Kyle, Texas. John had been battling kidney cancer for several years.

John was born April 18, 1950 in Quanah, Texas.   He graduated from Tulsa-Midway High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.   He attended Del Mar Junior College before enlisting in the...

Jan 1, 2020

Leroy James Beck was called from this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020.  He was born July 13, 1939, in Bastrop, Texas, to Anton and Gertrude (Frerich) Beck.  The fourth of seven children, Leroy was a kind, considerate and loyal husband, father and grandfather.  He taught his children about "yankee dimes" and hard work, teased his grandchildren about their music and...

Jan 1, 2020

Marcos Margarito Delgado, Sr. was reunited with his mom and dad on July 18, 2020.  He was born in Bay City, Michigan to Alma and Placido Delgado.

Marcos made a career crafting pool tables and dart boards for Valley.  In his 15 years with them, he managed to work his way up to the Union President.  When...

Jan 1, 2020

Martin Salazar passed away May 29, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born in Donna, Texas to Maria and Martin Salazar.

A private celebration of Martin's life will be held and he will be laid to rest with parents.

Jan 1, 2020

Mary Gracedel passed away peacefully January 1, 2020 at the age of 99.

She was a teacher, a 62 year member of the Eastern Star, a cake baker and decorator, and a friend to many she included as family. She was an avid reader and lover of books.  She was known for her homemade cinnamon rolls, spaghetti,...

Jan 1, 2020

Angelita “Angie” Garcia, passed away in the early hours of October 29th, 2020 after a long hard battle at St. David’s Medical center in Austin, Texas. Angie was born on September 30th, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Olivia Garcia and Jose Maria Sanchez. Although Angie spent most of her life in Weslaco, Texas, she and her family lived...

Jan 1, 2020

Zoe Duryea passed away October 29, 2020 at the age of 87.

Dec 30, 2019

Brandy Lynn Bayes Cota

Brandy was born November 19,1964 in Big Spring, Texas. She died December 30,2019 in Bastrop, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jody Cota who died December 24, 2019, and her father.

Brandy is survived by 3 children, Sean Castro and his wife Melanie Castro of Lubbock,...

Dec 25, 2019

Ida Mae Allen (86) passed away December 25, 2019. She was born March 2, 1933 in East Bernard, Texas to Helena Janda and Edwin Matula.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbern M. Allen; son, Douglas Allen; and sisters, Mary Zahradnik, Helen Pavlicek and Carrie Mae Jurek.

Ida Mae was a proud woman....

Dec 25, 2019

John A. Rauch Jr., 77, of Bastrop, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Austin, Texas. John was born at Ohio Valley Hospital in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to John A. Rauch Sr and Evaline Louise (nee Schneider) Rauch on February 1, 1942. He attended St. Phillips Catholic School and Crafton High School in Crafton, Pennsylvania. He joined...

Dec 24, 2019

Gladys left this earth to celebrate Jesus Birthday on December 24th 2019. She was a resident of Bastrop Texas.

Preceding her in passing was her father Oscar Knapp, her mother Opal Loe, her step-father Olen Loe, her daughter Lisa Harper, her sister Mildred Peters, and her sister-in-law Kitty Knapp

Her surviving relatives include her husband...

Dec 23, 2019

Jose Sandoval Rangel entered the arms of the Lord December 23, 2019 at the age of 45.

Dec 19, 2019

Virginia Myrl Keating, 82, of Georgetown, Texas died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the home she shared with her husband, Kenneth Patrick Keating. Recently, they celebrated 55 years of marriage – 55 years constantly growing in  love for one another. “Jenny” was born February 3, 1937 to Ancel and Myrl Gibson in Camp Acol, near Corrigan, Texas....

Dec 8, 2019

Deloy Denis Brinkmann, age 88, of Smithville, Texas, a retired electrician from The University of Texas died Sunday December 8, 2019.

Deloy was born in Caldwell, Texas on October 24, 1931 to Adolph and Minnie Brinkmann. He resided in Austin and then Smithville. He joined the Navy on July 24, 1951. He  enjoyed working on motorcycles, playing...