All Obituaries

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 dyed hair, and shared a lasting bond with his wife of 62 years. Leroy is preceded in...

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 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 in construction all of his adult life. He built many roads in Texas up until his untimely passing. He worked for many construction companies, the most recent being, Ray Farris Construction in...

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. Skaosti is survived by his parents, Tammi Holland Deardeuff of Bastrop, Tx, and Edward Holland of Bastrop, Tx;...

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 to integrate Bastrop High School and he graduated in 1967. He was later drafted into the US army. During his two years of service he was awarded the National...

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 Northeast Bowl Championship team. He always enjoyed a round of golf with Eric DeMichele,  who he'd known since they were 3 years old, and...

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 a painter by trade. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosa in September of 2018.

Thomas Jesse "T.J." Whittle, age 48, passed peacfully, surrounded by his family.   A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

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 Teacher’s Retirement System of Texas for 22 years. Real retirement came when he settled in Bastrop, Texas where he enjoyed working in his forest. If you...

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