Elgin, TX Obituaries

Jacob Kenneth "Ken" Lindgren

Jacob Kenneth "Ken" Lindgren

Jun 15, 2011

Jacob Kenneth Lindgren (Ken) was peacefully called home to the Lord surrounded by his family, June 15, 2011 at the age of 65, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Ken was born August 23, 1945 in Austin, Texas. He was a farmer/rancher in the Manor and Elgin communities for over 20 years with specific interest in the livestock...

Robert Eugene Gibson

Robert Eugene Gibson

Jun 9, 2011

Robert Gibson passed away in Weatherford, Texas on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Robert was born in Houston, Texas on July 27, 1985, and was raised in Elgin, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife; Rebecca Gibson, his mother; Patsy Gibson, sister; Lisa Gibson, brother; Frank Gibson, nephews and nieces; Chris, Victoria, Seth, Heather, Joyce, and Cody. Robert was...

Fidel Perez

Fidel Perez

Jun 7, 2011

Graveside services will be Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10 AM at the Elgin Latin Cemetery. Services entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.

Jesus Fernando Lira

Jesus Fernando Lira

Jun 3, 2011

Jesus Fernando Lira, 18, of Elgin, Tx. passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. He is survived by his parents; Ramon Lira Sr. and Maria Torres of Elgin; girlfriend, Ema Talamantes and a baby on the way; brothers, Ramon Lira Jr. and Eduardo Lira; and sisters, Norma Lira and Yadira Lira and many more family members and friends. Rosary will...

Rev. Grogan (G.W.) Turner

Rev. Grogan (G.W.) Turner

Jun 2, 2011

G.W. Turner, 87, of Elgin, Texas passed away June 2, 2011. He was born Feb. 3, 1924 to Grogan Weir Turner Sr. and Georgia Withers in Shreveport, La. G.W. graduated at 17 and went straight into the Navy. The first navy ship he was on was with prisoners getting amnesty. When he got out of the navy he drove...

Jackie Miller Allen

Jackie Miller Allen

Jun 1, 2011

Jackie Miller Allen, age 75 of Elgin passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Jack was born February 24, 1936 in Austin, Texas. He worked at Seton Hospital as an X-ray tech for many years, he also had a wallpaper business. Jack moved to Elgin in 1980 and was a huge Sports fan, he loved the Texas Longhorns. He was...

Edward "Pete" H. Corbett

Edward "Pete" H. Corbett

May 28, 2011

Edward H. “Pete” Corbett Edward H. "Pete" Corbett of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the age of 80, our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, (Pap-pa), brother, nephew and friend left this world to be with his loving Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ivy and Dippy Corbett, sister, Carrie Bell Little and...

Lena Virginia Sandifer

Lena Virginia Sandifer

May 19, 2011

Lena Virginia Sandifer, 87, of Bastrop passed away May 19, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, C.B. (Bill) Sandifer; two daughters, Nancy Felps & husband Kenneth of Bastrop; Lucy Woodall & husband Jack of Cedar Creek; four grandsons, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law Emma George Smarr of Stonewall & numerous nieces and nephews....

Lee Edward Dildy

Lee Edward Dildy

May 13, 2011

Lee Edward Dildy, age 61 of Elgin died on May 13, 2011. Born in Austin on September 20, 1949 to Harold and Betty Dildy, Lee was a life-long resident of Elgin. After attending the University of Texas Lee began working with his grandfather and father in Joe’s Toggery, a men’s clothing store on Main Street in Elgin. Later Lee...

Winfred "W.C." Charles Stephens

Winfred "W.C." Charles Stephens

May 11, 2011

Winfred “W.C.” Charles Stephens, 65, of McDade passed away May 11, 2011 in an Austin Hospital. W.C. was born May 30, 1945 in Bay City, Texas to Winfred Lee & Chalice (Bussell )Stephens. He was a Midshipman in the Navy, he also worked as a lineman for Bluebonnett for many years, he loved cooking for people and also for...

Vlasta Michalek

Vlasta Michalek

May 9, 2011

Vlasta Johanna Michalek, 95, of Granger passed away May 9, 2011. She was born on April 24, 1916 to Frank and Rosie (Mazach)Havelka in Robstown, Texas. She is survived by her husband Johnny Michalek of Granger; son Harvey Nemec and wife Donna; daughter, Amy Nemec, Jeanette Carfer and husband Bill; grandchildren, Christie Haub and husband Alann; Greg Childers and...

Kathy Kay Parker

Kathy Kay Parker

May 5, 2011

Kathy Kay (Kaase) Parker, 56, of Granger, Texas went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Kathy is survived by her husband, Wayne Parker, dying three days before their 35th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are the couple's son, Shawn Parker; four grandchildren, Pamela, Briana, Logan and Dillon; and one great-grandchild. Kathy is survived by all her siblings:...

Elizabeth Knott Sassman

Elizabeth Knott Sassman

Apr 30, 2011

Elizabeth Knott Sassman - 1932-2011 Elizabeth Ann Sassman died April 30, 2011 in the arms of her loving husband, Edward Allen Sassman. A Memorial service for "Liz", Celebrated in Pictures, will be held Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11 AM at her daughter's Auction Gallery located at 30 North Main, " Oldtown", Elgin, TX. Burial will follow at 3...

Marvin Lee Carter

Marvin Lee Carter

Apr 25, 2011

Marvin Lee Carter, 61, born in Artesia, New Mexico on August 16, 1949 to Rufus Marvin Carter and Zelpha Lorene Grissom. Marvin Lee Carter came into this world and was raised in a Christian home. After attending primary school in Huntington Park California, he graduated from high school in Salem, Oregon in 1968. Marvin Lee enlisted in the United...

Bobby Ruthven

Bobby Ruthven

Apr 22, 2011

Bobby Ruthven, of Blue, Texas, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 in Austin, Texas. Celeberation of Life services will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 25, 2011 at Adina Christian Church with burial to follow at Adina Cemetery. Brother Bill Ward will officiate and the pallbeares will be Clint Wilhite, Brent Wilhite, Casey Ruthven and Cody Ruthven. Bobby was born...

Dorothy Sutphen

Dorothy Sutphen

Apr 16, 2011

Dorothy Kay Sutphen, 94 of Aransas Pass and formerly of Elgin, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Rockport, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Wednesaday, April 20, 2011 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Elgin, Texas.

Everett Powell

Everett Powell

Apr 11, 2011

Everett Wayne Powell, 54 of Bastrop, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at his home. He was born November 7, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Everett and Patricia (Trammell) Powell. At this time, private services will be held at a later date.

Joyce E Hartmann

Joyce E Hartmann

Apr 10, 2011

Joyce E. Magnuson Hartmann, 65, of Manor, Texas passed away peacefully early Sunday morning on April 10th, 2011 with her family at her side. She was born in Elgin, Texas on November 13, 1945 to Rudolph & Margaret Magnuson. Joyce was a graduate of Elgin High School and Texas Lutheran University. She taught school for 31 years. She was...

Larry Gonzales

Larry Gonzales

Apr 6, 2011

Larry Gonzales, 73 of Granger, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in Granger. Visitation will be Saturday, 8 AM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Taylor at 11 AM. Larry is survived by his children Silva Diaz of Taylor, Jannie Hernandez of Taylor and Annie Contreres of Brownsville.

Cindy Wilson

Cindy Wilson

Apr 6, 2011

Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Wilson, age 60, of Elgin, TX, departed this life on April 6, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She is the daughter of Lloyd and Gladys McCreery of Elgin who predeceased her. Visitation will be Friday, 6Pm to 8PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home of Elgin. Celebration of Life services will be 4PM, Saturday, April 9, 2011...