Obituaries

Austin Weinel

Dec 20, 2020

Austin Anthony Weinel

Sunrise - January 7, 1994       Sunset - December 20, 2020

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Austin's life from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.

Billy Reid

Dec 19, 2020

Billy Allen Reid was born July 2, 1948 in Smithville, Tx. and left this life on December 19. 2020. A celebration of his life will be held December 23rd, 2020 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop, Tx. Survived by Son Charles Cody and Wife Joann, Daughter Marie Alewine and Husband Micheal, Son Neil Cody and Wife Staci, Daughter Wanda...

Jesse Castillo Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

Jesse Ayala Castillo Sr. was born November 28, 1940 in Richmond, TX to Jose A. Castillo & Isabel Gonzales.  Jesse passed away on December 18, 2020 at the age of 80 years and 21 days. He lived most of his life in Houston, TX, then relocated to Bastrop, TX in 1998.

He had a love for the outdoors,...

Gloria Corbell

Dec 14, 2020

GLORIA CISNEROS CORBELL, age 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the morning of December 14, 2020 at her home in Arlington, TX after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Gloria was born September 20th, 1946 in Edinburg, Texas to Maria and Albert Cisneros...She grew up the youngest of 4 sisters.

She...

William Straub

Dec 13, 2020

William Joseph (Joe) Straub, 67, of Bastrop, peacefully passed away December 13, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle against metastatic lung cancer.

Joe was born on November 8, 1953, in Galveston, TX, to Joseph August and Carol Childress Straub. Upon graduating from Texas A & M with a Bachelor of Science in...

Anastacio "John" Trelles

Dec 11, 2020

Anastacio "John" Trelles, of Bastrop, Texas and retiree of the city of Austin, joined his mother, Longina Contreras Trelles and his father, Jose Trelleson December 11, 2020.

Anastacio loved fishing, hunting, shooting his guns and playing with his grand kids. He was born April 27, 1938 in Fentress, Texas.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary...

Refugio Samarron

Dec 9, 2020

Refugio D Samarron of Cedar Creek, TX passed away in Austin TX on December 9 2020 at the age of 69.  Refugio was born in Odonnell TX on May 25 1951, to Santiago and Genoveva Samarron.

He married his high school sweetheart Rose Velasquez on May 15, 1971.  They were happily married for 49 years.  He joined...

Bobbie Mcfarlin

Dec 8, 2020

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

John 14:27

On the morning December 1, 1956, Bobbie Ann Williams was born to Willie Rae Williams and Willie...

Pablo Villegas Rentaria

Nov 26, 2020

Pablo Villegas Rentaria passed away November 26, 2020 at the age of 55.

Private family services are planned and he will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery.

Frank Kennedy

Nov 23, 2020

Frank Kennedy passed away at his home in Dale on November 23, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born July 20, 1958 to James "Sunny" and Gladys Kennedy of Blanco, Texas.

Frank grew up in Blanco. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. When he was not hunting or fishing, he was working. Frank worked...

Skaosti Holland

Nov 22, 2020

Skaosti Rodney Holland, 23, of Bastrop, Texas – cook at Denny’s and entrepreneur,  passed from this life November 22, 2020 at home in Bastrop.

Skaosti was born October 8, 1997 in Trinidad, Colorado.  He attended Bastrop High School. His favorite hobbies were playing the guitar, skateboarding, jamming to music and hanging out with friends and family.

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Rufus Washington

Nov 18, 2020

Rufus James Washington Senior was born to Charles Lee Washington Senior and Irene Parks-Washington on March 3rd, 1949 in Bastrop, TX. He was called home on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 in San Antonio, TX.

He attended Emile High School thru the 11th grade. In the 12th grade, he was one of 10 African American students that volunteered...

John Rickes

Nov 18, 2020

John Rickes passed away suddenly on November 18 in Austin Texas. Born in Albany NY, May 1986. John attended Colonie Community Day Care, and was a graduate of St.Pius X School, Shaker High School, SUNY Cortland and St.John's  University School of Law. He played football at Shaker and SUNY Cortland, where he was a member of the 2007 ECAC...

Crispin Tijerina

Nov 14, 2020

Crispin Castillo Tijerina, age 86, of Rosanky Texas was called from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home with his family.

He was born October 25, 1934 in Creedmoor, Texas to Amador and Flavia (Margain) Tijerina.

Crispin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cared for his family well. He was...

Thomas Jesse Whittle

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas Jesse "T.J." Whittle, age 48, passed peacfully, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Pedro Serna, Jr.

Nov 7, 2020

September 17, 1940-November 7, 2020

Pedro Serna, Jr., born in Harlingen, Texas, served in the United States Air Force proudly for 20 years. So, when you see the flag, respect it because freedom isn’t free! He did tours in Vietnam, Korea, Iwo Jima, Italy, Spain, the United States, and others. Afterwards, he went to work for the...

Lois Rogers

Nov 6, 2020

The family is preparing a fitting memorial for Mrs. Rogers which will be placed here upon completion.

Sandra Klesel

Oct 25, 2020

Sandra Faye Klesel

1958 - 2020

A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.

Family and friends will gather from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Service will begin at 2:00 PM.

Gladys Burns

Oct 22, 2020

Gladys Burns passed away October 22, 2020 at the age of 69.

Visitation will be from 1:00p to 4:00pm on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.  The funeral will begin at 10:00am on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home with burial following at 2:00pm at Central Texas State Veterans...

Joann Beck

Oct 19, 2020

JoAnn Beck, age 50, of Bastrop was called from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020.  She was born in Elgin, Texas on November 8, 1969 to Lloyd and Margaret Ellis.

JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her husband Marty Beck of Bastrop; parents, Lloyd and Margaret...