Obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Margarita Marin entered the arms of the Lord on July 11, 2020 at the age of 81.  She was born February 8, 1939 in Santa Cruze, Mulua in Guatemala.

Margarita was preceded in death by her husband, Prospero Garcia; daughter, Elma Marin; and sons, Rolando Marin and Julio Marin.  She is survived by her children, Vitalino Marin,...

Jul 11, 2020

Anita Kay Browning Linenberger was born July 14, 1941 to Katie Dee Kauffman Browning and Robert Sydney Browning.  She was born in the old, un-air conditioned Bastrop hospital like so many Bastropians from her generation.  She attended grade school in Bastrop until the family moved to Corpus Christi where her dad took a job at the naval...

Jul 10, 2020

Maria Matilde Valles, 69, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1951 in Buena Union, Durango Mexico. She married her childhood sweetheart, Rafael I. Valles-Gonzales. Together they had 5 children.

Matilde or “Ma” as everyone called her, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She helped raise...

Jul 8, 2020

Mildred “Mikki” Jett Grube

Mildred “Mikki” Jett Grube of Bastrop, formerly of Dallas, Texas, was reunited with her beloved husband, Edward, and precious daughter, Julia Anne, on July 8, 2020. At 95 years of age, Mikki had lived a long and rich life, filled with loving family, life-long friends and many adventures. Mikki was born...

Jul 7, 2020

Letha (Dean) Magdelene (Sterling) Spakes, age 93, passed away peacefully July 7, 2020 with loved ones by her side. She was born January 7, 1927 in Wortham, Texas to the late William Lacy, Sr. and Ida Belle (Pope) Sterling. She eloped and married her love, Alfred Billy Spakes, Sr. on February 20, 1943.

Dean was a dedicated...

Jul 6, 2020

John Martinez Jr., 66, beloved Father, was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2020. He entered this world on November 11, 1953, in Austin, TX, born to John and Viola Martinez. He is survived by his seven children: Magnolia Welker, Samuel Martinez, Peter Martinez, Sarah Martinez, Joshua Martinez, Jordan Martinez, and Matthew Martinez. In addition, he is...

Jul 4, 2020

Bryan Wood, 52, beloved Son, Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 4, 2020. He entered this world on August 11,1967.

Bryan believed in living life to the fullest while loving everyone with all his heart.

He was preceded in death by his step- father Jerry Peasley and loving sister...

Jun 22, 2020

Burt Pardue, 77, was born  August 17, 1942 in Stamford,  Texas to parents Arche Elton Pardue (Hamlin, Texas) and Lucille Brydson Pardue (Austin, Tx).  He died June 22, 2020 in Austin, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Watson Pardue of Haskell, Texas, and sons, Burt Brydson Pardue, Jr, and wife, Candi, of...

Jun 21, 2020

Sandra Kelly, 67, beloved Mother,Grandmother, Great grandmother, Aunt and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on June 21, 2020. She entered this world on November 17, 1952 in [Austin TX., born to Odessa Leverette and Oscar Kelly. She is survived by her siblings Karen, Shirley, Michael, Pasty, her best friend Joyce Toliver and her children Misty, Dusty,...

Jun 19, 2020

Our sweet Linda Kay Smith passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 75.  She was born on December 30, 1944 in El Centro, California to the late Buck and Georgie Mathis.

Linda grew up in Portales, New Mexico where she met and married Kenneth E. Smith of the US Air Force. They...

Jun 17, 2020

Joyce Maxine Fletcher passed away June 17, 2020 at the age of 84.

Jun 15, 2020

Patricia Ann Davlin was called to her eternal home on June 15, 2020. She was born October 23, 1928.

A more fitting memorial is being composed by the family and will be placed here upon completion.

Jun 15, 2020

Michael James Minoia, 63, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home. He was a retired U.S Veteran and retired Health Inspector for the state of Texas.

Michael was born January 23, 1957 in Temple, Texas and was the only child of Michael J. Minoia and Dolores M. Minoia. He graduated with a...

Jun 14, 2020

James “Jim” H. Collier, a World War II veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 14, 2020 in the presence of his wife of 23 years, Peggy Housh Freeland Collier who took meticulous care of him in his final years. He died peacefully at their home in Cedar Creek, Texas.  He was 95 years...

May 26, 2020

Linda Powell Brock, age 70, of Cedar Creek was called to her heavenly home on May 26, 2020.  She was born July 31, 1949 in Lockhart, Texas to C. Y. Powell and Opal (Cast) Powell.

Linda was retired from employment with the State of Texas.

May 21, 2020

Pelegrina Pacheco, age 80, of Bastrop was called to her heavenly home on May 21, 2020.  She was born March 28, 1940 in Bastrop.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the services will be private.

May 12, 2020

Gerard Kendric Nichols “Gerry” was called to the Lord on May 12, 2020.  Gerry was born July 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Virginia and Kendric Nichols.  After graduating as Valedictorian at age 16 from Saint Francis Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, Gerry went on to college to pursue his passion to become an...

May 8, 2020

Martha Arnold, 78, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020. She entered this world on a Friday, June 13, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her father James Parker Redford; mother, Sadie Viola Redford; brothers, Babe Ware, James E. Redford, and Billie Redford; daughter, Kathleen Drew Arnold.

She is survived by her son, Wayne...

May 4, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Barnett of Red Rock, Texas, 54, died at home on May 4, 2020 with his wife and his mother by his side after a long and courageous fight with brain cancer. Jeff will be remembered by all who knew him for his kind heart, curiosity, generous spirit, and love of family.

Jeff was born February...

May 3, 2020

Robert Gonzales, age 47, of Bastrop, Texas was called to his eternal home on May 3, 2020 at his home. He was born September 10, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert and Eileen (Reed) Gonzales.