Elgin, TX Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Fay Loraine Fiew Newman, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1934 in Edna, Texas, the 4th child of nine, to Bemmie Lee and Opal Lavonna (Price) Fiew. She grew up in the oil fields of Jackson County and attended Northside Baptist Church. She received Christ at a...

Aug 26, 2023

Eric Vega was born on August 14, 2000, in Austin, Tx and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 23 on August 26, 2023, in Elgin, Tx. He was involved in a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler on his way home Saturday afternoon and passed away from injuries sustained.

He is survived by his mother Rosa Maria...

Aug 25, 2023

Feliciana Ventura Gonzalez age 92, of Manor passed away Friday, August 25, 2023.

A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, August 28, 2023, Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM. Celebration of Mass Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Aug 24, 2023

Wayne Ross Collins, age 68, passed away on August 24, 2023.  Wayne was born in Tryon, North Carolina, and lived in Elgin for the past 32 years.

Wayne was the third of six children born to Clifford and Fannie Collins.  He attended high school in North Carolina before enlisting in the Army, ultimately serving in Texas where...

Aug 19, 2023

Dubhe Rose Hobbs, age 70, passed away the evening of Saturday, August 19, 2023. Dubhe is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Rose Bullock and her loving husband of 40 years, Glenn Hobbs. Dubhe is survived by her Brothers, Art Bullock and Hubert Bullock, Sisters-In-Law, Claudia Bullock and Linda Ruthven and husband Lanny, Brother-In-Law, Jimmie Hobbs, and...

Aug 15, 2023

Christopher Royce Fuentes passed away at the age of 35 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born March 3, 1988, he was the oldest child of German Alfredo Fuentes and Melissa Fuentes, husband to Geraldine Jimenez Fuentes, and was a lifelong resident of the elgin community.

He is preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2023

Bessie (Morgan) Dube, 83, fell asleep in Jesus and entered eternal life with God the Holy Trinity on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born to Odell and Marie Morgan on October 22, 1939. On August 22, 1959, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, John Dube Jr., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylor,...

Aug 4, 2023

Lorenzo Fowler Sr. was born on December 25, 1939, in Travis County, TX to the late Tommie and Viola Fowler. He departed this life on early Friday morning August 4, 2023. Lorenzo attended Elementary School in Littig, Texas, Junior High school in Kimbro, Texas and High School in Elgin, Texas graduating from Washington High School. Lorenzo was a standout...

Jul 31, 2023

Harston “Buddy” Lewis was called home to Heaven the evening of July 31, 2023, at the age of 75.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Thelma Lewis, sisters, Eva Ollie Lewis, Jane Lewis, Dale Lewis, Gale Wusterhausen, and Opal Lewis, and brothers, Jack Lewis, and William Robert Lewis.

Buddy is survived...

Jul 29, 2023

Donna Lynn Dickey Nemec passed peacefully at her home on July 29, 2023, with her daughter and family by her side.

Donna was born August 14, 1946, to Otis and Bernice (Boots) Dickey in Houston, Texas. She later married the love of her life, Harvey Joe Nemec and had their daughter Amy Michelle Nemec. With a degree...

Jul 29, 2023

Richard Guzman Tijerina, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Surrounded by his loving wife and daughters by his side. Even while taking his last breaths, he prayed and worshiped to the Lord our God. Richard loved the Lord and was a God-fearing man.

Richard was born in Ada, Minnesota to Vicente and...

Jul 26, 2023

Carlos Navarro Bowie, best known as "Dad," "Popo," or "Brother" was born to Joe and Alice Bowie on November 30, 1944, in Donna, Tx. On November 21, 1965, Carlos married the love of his life, Mary, with whom he spent 58 wonderful years. Mary and Carlos enjoyed their life "going riding,” trips to Coushatta, cheating while playing spades or...

Jul 18, 2023

Richard “Shae” Prinz, 30, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on July 18th 2023. Shae was born on March 12, 1993 in Austin, TX and resided in Elgin most of his life.

He was predeceased by his grandparents; Robert Beaver, of Elgin, Katherine Beaver, & Gene Varley, of Buda; and Carl & Doris...

Jul 18, 2023

Cristy Anne Foley, Age 78, was born in Evanston Illinois on February 7, 1945, to Carrol “Charles” Streff and Bette Easterday. Cristy spent most of her life in Crowley, Tx. In November of 2022, she moved to Elgin to be closer to her grandchildren and only child, Melissa Foley Rydell. On July 18, 2023, Cristy passed away with her...

Jul 17, 2023

Margaret Ellen Miller Terry came into this world at home during a snowstorm on August 24, 1925, in East Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. She left this world on July 17, 2023. Margaret was the first of three children to be born to her mother, Dorothy Sanford, and father J Leslie Miller. Her sister, Doris Louise Miller was born August 12,...

Jul 12, 2023

Glen L. Reynolds, age 86, of Smithville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Glen was born on February 7, 1936, in Culver City, California to Grover and Bess (Moon) Reynolds. After serving in the US Navy, Glen built a 30ft sailboat in which he lived on for 17 years. He sailed all over the Pacific...

Jul 8, 2023

Laverne Elaine Boehme, age 80, of Manor, Texas went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 8, 2023. Laverne was called home after confronting serious health challenges for most of this year.

She was born in 1942 in Caldwell, Texas to Ludwig and Lydia (Brinkman) Urbanovsky. Laverne was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend....

Jul 5, 2023

Bobby Lamb Thomas, age 90, of Elgin, Texas passed away in his sleep and joined his loving wife “Susie”, Virginia Sue Thomas, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Bobby was born on July 10, 1932, in Dallas, Texas to Howard L. and Ruby Irene Thomas. He was an only child. He is preceded in death by his spouse...

Jul 1, 2023

Ysidro Garza was born in Taylor, Texas on May 15, 1964, to parents Domingo B. Garza & Beatriz G. Nunez. He was called home on July 1, 2023, at the age of 59.

Married to the love of his life, Ernestine Reyna. He was a gifted Handyman who could do anything! He loved to play guitar, read...

Jun 30, 2023

Terry Martin Salyer, 69, of Elgin, Texas passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, in Round Rock, Texas.

Terry was born in Austin, Texas on May 24, 1954. He was a real estate appraiser for 37 years, serving the Central Texas area. His real passion was hunting deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope. When he was not hunting,...