Obituaries
Dan Boone
Dec 30, 2023
Daniel Richard Boone Jr was born in Hamlin, Texas, February 3, 1933 to Daniel Richard Boone and Mildred Mayfield Boone. He was the second of their four children. Dan passed away December 30, 2023 at the age of 90.
In Hamlin, his family lived in a General Crude camp. They always had electricity but not always water, which...
Mollie DuBois
Dec 29, 2023
Mollie Dubois passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 93.
Mollie's family will celebrate her life privately.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hospice Austin Christopher House.
Liliana Esperanza Cruz
Dec 27, 2023
Liliana Esperanza Cruz was born December 27, 2023 to Abylynn and Julio Cruz and peacefully entered the arms of the Lord a short time later.
Family and friends will gather from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and a service to celebrate her life will begin at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.
The funeral home...
Ken Thames
Dec 26, 2023
Ken Thames, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2023. Born on February 2, 1964, in Breckenridge, Texas to Rita "Nell" Waggoner and Kenneth Thames Sr., Ken touched the hearts of many throughout his life with his hardworking nature, dedication, and infectious sense of humor. He will be deeply missed...
Kathryn Ann Beglau
Dec 25, 2023
Kathryn “Kay” Ann Pollock Beglau, beautiful child of a loving God, passed away December 25, 2023 at their cherished home while surrounded by her loved ones.
Kay was born in Livonia Michigan to William Mitchell and Lilyan Pollock on April 5, 1959. Baptized June 28, 1959 in Michigan, Confirmed May 20, 1973 in Wisconsin. She attended Robert M LaFollette...
Sophie Harrigan
Dec 22, 2023
Sophie Harrigan (Nalepa), 94, of Austin (previously of Bastrop), Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023.
Sophie was born on January 26, 1929, to Andrew and Louise Nalepa in Queens Village, New York.
Sophie was a Senior Typist at Corporation Trust for about 10 years, which was one block from Wall Street. Sophie took the subway and bus...
Woodrow C. Froehlich
Dec 14, 2023
Woodrow Charles Froehlich, 88, of Bastrop, TX, passed away on December 14th, 2023, with his sister, Ruth Spooner, by his side.Woodrow was born on September 12, 1935 to parents, Walter Charles and Bernice Goebel Froehlich.
Woodrow is survived by his sister, Ruth Spooner, his nephews, David Spooner and wife Peggy, William Spooner and wife Gina. He is also survived by...
Carolyn Ann Harris
Dec 8, 2023
Carolyn Harris, age 82, passed away peacefully at Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bastrop, Texas on December 8th, 2023. She had been a resident there for the past three years.
Carolyn was raised on a farm outside of Sioux City, Iowa along with her brother Dennis. When her father made a career of the then Army Air...
June Dartez Rougeau
Dec 6, 2023
June Ellen Rougeau, 85, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her husband Donald James Rougeau and sons Dane Edward Rougeau and Jay Loren Rougeau.
June was a loving mother, devoted spouse, and lifelong Catholic, and member of the Sacred Heart Church. ...
Mary C. Rodriguez
Dec 2, 2023
Mary C. Rodriguez, 80, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, in her own home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Jose A and Isabel Castillo, and her brothers Henry and Jesse Castillo and her great grandson Jo'Abram Ortgea. She is survived by her husband Celedonio (Sam) Rodriguez, her brother Joe...
Sandra Justice
Nov 30, 2023
Sandra Kay Barnard Justice (Momma J/Granny) 68, of Bastrop, TX, left this world on November 30 2023. She passed away at Dell Seton Medical Center after her MICU team fought hard to keep her alive long enough for her brother and children to say goodbye.She was born on November 1 1955 in Taylor, TX to Jimmy Ray Barnard and Georgie...
Bobby Franklin Woehl
Nov 27, 2023
Bobby Franklin Woehl was born March 4, 1943, in Bastrop, Texas to AJ Woehl Sr and Gladys Faye Turner Woehl. He entered his heavenly rest on November 27,2023 after a brief battle with cancer.
The first thing most people will remember about him is his willingness to help others. He spent his life right until he couldn’t go anymore...
Thelma Pettit
Nov 23, 2023
Thelma Jean Williamson Pettit, 80, of Bastrop, Texas passed away at home on November 23, 2023.
Thelma was born October 6, 1943, in Little Rock Arkansas. Thelma moved from Arkansas to California for a few years and made her way to Texas. Working as a waitress is where she met her love Don Pettit. They were married August 7,...
Miriam Cecelia Schuelke
Nov 21, 2023
Miriam Cecelia Schuelke, 101, of Bastrop, Texas, was called home to be with Jesus on November 21, 2023.
Miriam was born in Coupland, TX on October 13, 1922 to Emil and Martha Wernli. She attended Taylor High School graduating in May 1940. Following high school, she joined the workforce going to work for the Cotton Company, Pecan Company, and...
Joscelyn Barahona Moreno
Nov 16, 2023
Joscelyn Barahona Moreno, de 17 años, de Del Valle, TX, falleció inesperadamente el 16 de noviembre de 2023. Nació el 19 de marzo de 2006 en Austin, TX, hija de Nataly Moreno. Llegó un domingo por la mañana y fue recibida con el cariño de su madre y sus abuelos. Dejó esta vida un jueves por la mañana y fue...
Nancy Ann Bowles
Nov 14, 2023
Nancy Ann Bowles (Ramm) passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023.
Nancy was born in Austin Texas on September 25, 1939 to Albert and Jewell Ramm.
She married Rick Bowles on December 23, 1978. Nancy and Rick moved to Bastrop in September 2011.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Rick; sons, David Eschberger(Annette), Todd Eschberger(Traci), Jason Bowles and daughter in...
Jose Isabel Gama Perez
Nov 13, 2023
Jose Isabel Gama Perez, 28, of Cedar Creek, TX, entered into his eternal rest on November 13, 2023.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Debra Lee Rieger-Hitchcock
Nov 9, 2023
Debra Lee Rieger aka Mama Dee or Debbie, was born in Lubbock, Texas September 9, 1954 to Randal Lee Rieger and Lee Carter. Mama Dee went home to be with the Lord suddenly on November 9, 2023. Born and raised in the same family home of Lubbock, Texas. She was the oldest sibling of her 3 brothers Randal Dana, Joe Bruce...
Kay Misty Moberly
Nov 9, 2023
Kay Misty Moberley, 84, of Bastrop, passed away on November 9, 2023 at her residence.
A full obituary will be added soon.
Rev. Msgr. Victor Goertz, J.C.D.
Nov 6, 2023
Rev. Msgr. Victor Goertz, a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Austin, died on November 6, 2023, in Georgetown, Texas at the age of 95. He was born on June 9, 1928, in Red Rock, Texas to Rudolph and Hettie (Bartsch) Goertz. Msgr. Goertz studied at St. John’s Seminary in San Antonio and was ordained a priest for the...