Our Obituaries
Wanda N. Williamson
October 2, 1929 - January 27, 2018
Wanda Nell Griffith Williamson, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Wanda was a life-long Austin resident born on October 2, 1929 to Grady and Gladys Griffith. She grew up in a home located at 39th and Lamar in Hyde Park, and was a 1948 graduate of Austin High School. On Labor Day weekend 1951 while at Barton Springs, Wanda met the love of her life, Bill Williamson, an...
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Annie Elizabeth Lord
November 27, 1927 - January 24, 2018
ANNIE ELIZABETH (LIBBY) LORDNovember 27, 1927 - January 24, 2018Annie Elizabeth Lord died January 24, 2018. She was born in Attala County, Mississippi, on November 27, 1927. She was more commonly known as Libby by family and friends. She was preceded in death by sister Irene Lord Cochran and niece Karen Burns Dailey. She is survived by sister Ruby Lord Burns, nephew David Burns (and wife Kathy),...
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Janet L. Young
July 18, 1933 - January 22, 2018
Janet Lee Young, 84, died January 22, 2018 in Elgin. She was born July 18, 1933 in Sebeka, Minnesota to Arvid and Olga Swanson Bengtson. She was one of five siblings. She attended Anoka High School in Minnesota and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She gave birth to four children and raised them with her first husband George Warren.Janet married John Young in Anoka, Minnesota on her...
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Ronda L. Beans
July 28, 1967 - January 21, 2018
Ronda LaShonn BeansRonda LaShonn Beans was born in Los Angeles, California on July 28, 1967 to Samuel and Vivian Beans who preceded her in death. Ronda, a beloved mother, grandmother sister, aunt and friend was called home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Austin, Texas.Ronda affectionately known as Puffa, while in Los Angeles, California attended 52nd Street Elementary School, John Muir Junior High...
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Linda Lee Campbell
June 29, 1941 - January 17, 2018
Linda Lee (Edwards) Campbell, 76, of Austin, TX passed away on January 17th, 2018. She died in her home in the arms of her children, grandchildren and loved one after a very brief battle with cancer. Linda was born in Alton, IL on June 29th, 1941 to Paul LaVerne Edwards and Blanche Gertrude (Trantham) Edwards. She graduated from high school in Alton, Illinois, earned a Bachelor's degree in...
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Emma Geraldine Zimmermann
June 25, 1936 - January 11, 2018
Emma Geraldine "Gerry" Zimmermann, 81, of Austin, TX, formerly of Port Arthur and Kirbyville, TX, died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Austin. She was born on June 25, 1936 in Port Arthur to Henry and Emma Wehmeyer. Gerry reaffirmed her baptismal faith by rite of confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 2, 1950. She married James "Jim" Zimmermann on September 17, 1955 at Trinity. In...
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Jaqueline Cockerill
March 28, 1937 - January 11, 2018
Jacqueline Hutchinson Cockerill, age 80, of Austin, Texas, passed away Jan. 11, 2018.She was born March 28, 1937, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Charles Edward and Margaret Foley Hutchinson.Jackie attended one year of nursing school before marrying William Clyde Cockerill on Feb. 4, 1956.A homemaker and preschool teacher at St. Paul's, St. Martin's and St. Theresa's, she was a member of a number of...
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Theodore Vern Buttrey
December 29, 1929 - January 9, 2018
Theodore V. Buttrey, Jr.29 December 1929 - 9 January 2018Renowned educator, numismatist and classicist, Theodore V. ("Ted") Buttrey, Jr., died on January 9, 2018, eleven days after his 88th birthday. Born in Havre, Montana, as a child he attended the Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas, where he first encountered the coins of Mexico, a life-long interest. His secondary education was...
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Refugio Acosta Hernandez
July 4, 1930 - January 9, 2018
Refugio A. HernandezRefugio A. Hernandez, age 87, of Austin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was born on July 4, 1930 in Hornsby Bend, Texas.He was preceded in death by, daughter Yolanda L. Hernandez, Parents, Albino and Benita Hernandez, Brothers Francisco and Valentino Hernandez.He is survived by his wife, Micaela L. Hernandez, the love of his life for more than 64 years,...
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Don Ray Swenson
July 29, 1934 - January 9, 2018
Don Swenson passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018 in Austin, Texas after a long, heroic battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. In the days preceding his death, he was surrounded by loving family and friends. On July 29, 1934 in the Swedish farming community of Kimbro, Texas, Don Lynn Ray Swenson was born prematurely at home to Ivar Theodore Swenson and Eunice Hildegard Swenson; he was an...
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Sylvan A. Blaschke
November 10, 1942 - January 7, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Lynn Lynn Walthall
November 2, 1949 - January 6, 2018
Richard Lynn Walthall was born on November 2, 1949 in Waldo, AR, to J.M. Walthall and Selma Mae Reeves Walthall. He went home to be with his Lord on January 6, 2018. Lynn is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ellen "Summer" Walthall, three daughters Morgan Sanders (Kyle Sanders) of Round Rock, TX, Casie Britt (Levi Britt) of Abilene, TX, and Jessie Walthall of Austin, TX, two granddaughters...
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Massai Friedrich Fields
August 13, 1970 - January 5, 2018
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Steven Craig Martin
May 27, 1949 - January 4, 2018
Steven Craig Martin, age 68, passed away on January 4, 2018.Steve was born on May 27, 1949 in Wichita, Kansas to parents Richard and June Lauterbach Martin. He graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1971 with a degree in Business Administration. He also earned an associate degree from Oklahoma State Tech in shoe, boot, and saddle making. He owned Rowell's Shoe Service in Austin for more...
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Adele Marie Webb
August 17, 1935 - January 1, 2018
Adele Marie Colley Webb, age 82, passed away on January 1, 2018. She was born in Calhoun County, MS, on August 17, 1935, to Jesse W. and Martha (Mattie) E. Colley. She graduated in 1953 from Ellard High School, where she was valedictorian and Homecoming Queen. She attended Miller-Hawkins Business College in Memphis, TN, and worked for Jones-Beal Inc. cotton brokerage. On September 30, 1954,...
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Darius Demps Matthews
December 12, 1951 - December 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Mikal Malik
March 17, 1946 - December 31, 2017
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Rodney Claire Floutz
June 27, 1945 - December 31, 2017
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Clay Brewer
August 11, 1976 - December 30, 2017
Clay Brewer, 41, passed away on December 30, 2017. He is a native Austinite born to John and Linda Brewer. In his youth he enjoyed skateboarding, tennis, and bowling. Over the course of his life he developed a love for music and outdoors. He had an adventurous spirit which led him to Hawaii. He spent his free time camping, fishing, and tending to plants and landscaping. He is survived by his...
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Clay Calvin Brewer
August 11, 1976 - December 30, 2017
Clay Brewer, 41, passed away on December 30, 2017. He is a native Austinite born to John and Linda Brewer. In his youth he enjoyed skateboarding, tennis, and bowling. Over the course of his life he developed a love for music and outdoors. He had an adventurous spirit which led him to Hawaii. He spent his free time camping, fishing, and tending to plants and landscaping. He is survived by his...
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Dorothy Faye Hopkins
August 30, 1923 - December 29, 2017
Dorothy Brown Hopkins of Coppell and Austin, Texas was born August 30th 1923 in Eastland, Texas. She passed away Friday December 29th, 2017. Dot, as many of her friends knew her, was the daughter of Paul and Kitty Lou Brown, who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by husbands: Elton Brownshadel and Robert Hopkins. She married Robert Hopkins and went on to have 8 children. Robert passed in...
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LaTanya Latrice Titus
June 29, 1975 - December 28, 2017
La Tanya Latrice Titus entered in this life June 29, 1975 to parents Wilbert Lamar Titus and Lillie Mae Reese. La Tanya's mother preceded her in death. Since the age of 3, her grandmother Bertha Reese (deceased) raised her and led her to Christ alongside her aunt, Betty Reese (deceased). She became a member of St. Stephen's Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Walker, Sr. She...
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Eugene Daniel Syrinek
October 28, 1928 - December 28, 2017
Eugene Daniel Syrinek (10/28/28-12/28/17)Eugene Daniel Syrinek, fondly known as Gene or Papa Gene, was born on October 28, 1928 in Flatonia, Texas to Charles and Catherine Bartos Syrinek. He graduated from Flatonia High School in 1946 where he had formed the first football team at Flatonia High School and was the last surviving member of that team. While in high school, Gene worked on a ranch...
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Joshua Allen Brent
July 1, 1990 - December 28, 2017
Joshua Allen Brent was born July 1, 1990 in Austin, Texas. Josh entered the heavenly gates to begin his forever journey with God on December 28, 2017 at the age of 27. He grew up in Austin and Pflugerville. Josh is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Becky Brent, his grandparents, Bessie Davis, Shirley Brent and Bob Brent Jr., as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends...
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Helen Breese Nibouar
June 6, 1921 - December 28, 2017
Helen Lucile Breese Nibouar passed away peacefully on December 28th 2017 in the presence of her loving son and daughter. Helen was born on June 6th 1921 in Washington County, Oklahoma. She was the second daughter of Franklin Edwin Breese and Pearl Harding Breese. She spent her childhood in Oklahoma and was a graduate of Ramona High School where she played forward on their state championship...
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Kaye Smith Berry
August 23, 1942 - December 27, 2017
Kaye Smith Berry passed away gracefully, surrounded by family on December 27th, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in this struggle and ultimately gave her peace.Born Linda Kay Smith on August 23rd, 1942 in Amarillo, Texas, Kaye fondly remembered her childhood as "perfect." In typical fashion, she...
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David Glenn Cooke
November 15, 1924 - December 27, 2017
David Glenn Cooke Jr., 93, a fourth-generation Austinite, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017, surrounded by family. Glenn was born on November 15, 1924, at the old Seton Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, David G. Cooke Sr. and Sarah Parmele Cooke, as well as his son Robert. Glenn took great pride in his Central Texas heritage; he loved to tell stories of adventures with...
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William S. Knight
February 9, 1957 - December 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Marie Antoinette Dechant
July 30, 1960 - December 25, 2017
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Adeline M. Stewart
September 21, 1937 - December 25, 2017
Adeline was born and raised on a farm near Fredericksburg. She and her parents moved to town when she was 13 years old. She attended and graduated from St. Mary's School in 1955. She moved to Austin in 1962 (Ken was away in the Army). Adeline and Ken met upon his discharge in 1964. The Knight of Columbus Council 1017 had a young adults club and that is where they met and after dating for 18...
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Arthur Lee Moore
November 6, 1955 - December 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Sara Nell Gray
September 28, 1935 - December 22, 2017
Sara Nell Gray, age 82 of Austin, passed away on Friday December 22, 2017 at The Heritage, Assisted Living, Austin Texas.Sara was born on September 28, 1935 in Henderson, Texas, a daughter of Frank and Nina (Pressly) Gray.Sara attended Henderson High School, Kilgore College and The University of Texas.Sara had a passion for dancing as a Kilgore College Rangerette and as a member of the Austin...
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George Fred Green
September 6, 1944 - December 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Charles Hill
July 14, 1934 - December 20, 2017
Charles Lee Hill embarked on the next chapter of his spiritual journey on December 20, 2017. He was born in Canton, Georgia on July 14, 1934 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He earned his B.A. in English from the University of California, Sacramento and his teaching credentials from the University of California, Davis. He moved with his family to Texas in the late 1960s and...
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Byron Kenney Whitehead
March 17, 1946 - December 18, 2017
Byron Kenney Whitehead died Monday, December 18th, 2017 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas following a brief illness. Kenney is preceded in death by his parents Ina "Girlie" and Fred B. Sr.; and his two brothers: Fred. B. Jr. and Glenn. He is survived by his brother Fred's widow Barbara, his niece, Elizabeth Whitehead Chappell, and his newly discovered nephew Andy Abbott.Kenney was...
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John Fitz Cissell
March 17, 1932 - December 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Pamela Joyce Hill
October 22, 1931 - December 17, 2017
Pam Hill passed away at home with her family, 17 Dec 2017. She was preceded by her husband of 56 years Gary V. Hill. Pam leaves 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Pam, was born in Colkirk, in Norfolk England and is survived by two younger sisters the closest being Ms. Marion Blythe of Fakenham Norfolk. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017...
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John Foster Matthews
September 19, 1923 - December 16, 2017
John Matthews, 94, passed away on December 16, 2017 in Austin, TX. John was born on September 19, 1923 in Austin, TX to John Tillman Matthews and Pearl Mary Foster Matthews. He graduated from S. F. Austin High School in 1943. John was a great man and a loving father. He married Joanne Louise Meurer Matthews on April 22, 1954. John was a social, active man who was deeply involved in the community...
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Lorraine Emilia Davis
October 20, 1917 - December 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Eleanor Patricia Picard
August 24, 1939 - December 15, 2017
Our beloved Eleanor Patricia Picard, age 78, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 15, 2017. Eleanor worked as the Assistant to Director of Geophysics at the University of Texas in Austin for over 33 years. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Helen (Hogan) Lahti; and her brother Lloyd Lahti. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Robert of...
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Jack Taylor Brown
April 1, 1928 - December 15, 2017
Jack Taylor Brown passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017 in the presence of his loving family. Jack was born April 1, 1928 in Eastland, Texas, the youngest of five children of Paul and Kittie Lou Brown. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1949 with a degree in Civil Engineering, where he met and married Betty, his wife of 67 years. The father of six sons and two...
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David Ellsworth Greene
November 8, 1934 - December 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Horacio Ramon Ferran
September 6, 1949 - December 12, 2017
Obituary of Horacio Ramon Ferran Horacio Ramon Ferran (Francois), age 68, passed away on December 12, 2017 in Woodland Park, Colorado.Horacio was born on September 6, 1949 in Mexico City to parents Maria Eugenia Arroyo and Horacio Ramon Ferran. He attended military school in Mexico City and the University of California in Los Angeles. He worked as an architect for 45 years and owned his own...
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Narward Hartman
July 27, 1954 - December 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Jo Ann Aaron
June 8, 1934 - December 12, 2017
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Jason Emmett Peters
April 9, 1968 - December 11, 2017
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Charles B. Croft
November 10, 1927 - December 11, 2017
CHARLES B. CROFT, FAIA Charles Benjamin Croft (Chuck) was born in Enid, Oklahoma on the tenth of November, 1927, to Esther Lewis and Glenn W. Croft. He moved to northeast Texas at the age of five and spent the rest of his youth in the booming East Texas oil field, mostly in a Sinclair Oil camp near Wright City. Chuck attended the famous Gaston School where he lettered in five sports. He...
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Charliss Archer Cabe
February 18, 1950 - December 10, 2017
On December 10th, 2017, we said goodbye to Charliss Archer Cabe after a brief and unexpected battle with Leukemia. One would have to look long and hard to find another person so quintessentially Austin as Charliss. Born on February 18, 1950, to Charlie and Lois Archer, Charliss came from a family that traces its roots to the founding fathers of the State of Texas, and its own history is...
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Sylvia Sue Honeycutt
October 24, 1936 - December 8, 2017
Sylvia Sue Honeycutt went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2017. Born on October 24, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, she was baptized and confirmed at Highland Park United Methodist Church. After graduating from from Highland Park High School in 1955, Sylvia attended the University of Texas where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. While in college, she met her husband Kenneth...
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Peter Augustus Lamy
December 15, 1940 - December 7, 2017
Peter Augustus Lamy peacefully passed away on December 7, 2017 in Austin, Texas, due to complications from a fall he sustained 7 months prior. He was 76.Peter was born on December 15, 1940 in Sedalia, MO to Pierre and Eileen Lamy. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Peter married Lucille Prus and moved to Austin in 1981 to focus his professional...
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Erich L. Pahl
June 22, 1943 - December 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Lillian M. Cobb
November 12, 1915 - December 6, 2017
Lillian M. Cobb, age 102, passed away on December 6, 2017, in Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Round Rock following a short illness.Lillian was born on November 12, 1915 in Brady, Texas, to parents Pat McShan and Myrtle Parker McShan. She graduated from Brady High School.Lillian was a caring and nurturing woman. While she never had children of her own, she was a mother figure to many. She married...
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Sophia Marie Quejada Giere
December 5, 2017 - December 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Kim Xuan Ngoc Vo
January 19, 1949 - December 3, 2017
With endless love and remembrance, we regret to inform that Kim-Xuan Ngoc Vo, 69, peacefully passed on December 3rd, 2017. She died at home in Austin, TX, surrounded by family and friends.She was born on January 19, 1949 in Saigon, Vietnam. KimXuan enjoyed helping others and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a spiritual individual, involved in temple activities, and...
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Edward Jerome Loeve
May 6, 1932 - December 3, 2017
Edward Jerome Loeve, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2017. He was a loving and devoted husband. Father of four, grandfather of eight and a friend to many. He lived a life full of service to his family, his Catholic faith and community and will be greatly missed. Edward was born to Henry and Mary Loeve of Granger, Texas on May 6, 1932 and the youngest of six...
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Yvonne Schieffer
December 16, 1923 - December 2, 2017
Yvonne Jannette Schieffer passed away peacefully on December 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. She was born to Harry and Zillah Maule Jannette on December 16, 1923 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her family lived in Canada and Florida before settling in Dallas, Texas. Yvonne graduated from Highland Park High School and was a proud alumna of Southern Methodist University. Yvonne moved to Austin, Texas where...
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Edward Douglas Duffey
May 20, 1941 - December 2, 2017
Edward "Doug" Duffey passed away peacefully in his home in Austin, TX on December 2, 2017 at the age of 76. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Doug waged a long and courageous battle with cancer, and was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Doug is survived by his wife, Susan; his children Theresa, Mike, Cindi, Kristi, and Scott; his grandchildren Courtney, Hayden, Jennifer, Carly...
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Donna Gail Dagar
February 15, 1949 - December 2, 2017
On remembering Donna Winters DagarSurrounded by her children, Donna Winters Dagar, completed her life journey on December 2, 2017.Donna Winters Dagar was born in Oceanside, New York to William (Bill) and Lucie Helton Winters. The family was one of the first families to settle in Levittown. She grew up in a typical Long Island home with parents who furnished her with opportunities to hone her...
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Martha Risdon Moore
June 30, 1950 - December 1, 2017
Martha Day (Tish) Risdon Moore, 67, of Austin, TX, daughter of Dr. Edward Day and Francis Risdon, of Alexandria, VA, was born June 30, 1950. Martha went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded with love from her family. Martha graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School and furthered her education at Virginia Intermont College. She went on to work on Capitol Hill where she met...
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William Eugene Craker
August 24, 1966 - November 29, 2017
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Kendred A. Tolson
February 9, 1958 - November 26, 2017
And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.Revelations 21:4Kendred Arthur Tolson was born in Fort Worth, TX on February 9, 1958 and passed away on November 26, 2017. He was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Academy and has acquired many...
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Jeanette Joseph Burkett
January 8, 1929 - November 25, 2017
Jeanette Joseph Burkett (Gautier)Jeanette Joseph Burkett (Gautier), age 88, passed away on November 25, 2017, at her home in Austin, Texas.Jeanette was born on January 8, 1929 in Austin, Texas and was the youngest child of Salem Ghaleb Joseph and Fronia Saab Joseph who immigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon in 1906. She grew up in downtown Austin where her family owned and operated businesses on...
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Harry Boerm
November 24, 1929 - November 24, 2017
Boerm, Harry of Bastrop, Texas. Died November 23, 2017 on his 88th birthday. Harry was born in Karnes City, Texas on November 23, 1929 to Henry and Clara (Tieman) Boerm. Harry is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. The funeral service for Harry will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Colonial Chapel of Cook Walden Funeral Home in Austin, Texas....
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Reiko M. BJORNSON
September 13, 1931 - November 23, 2017
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Yeganeh Zaltash Ghodsi
March 31, 1959 - November 23, 2017
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Cecilia Perales Harvey
December 18, 1935 - November 22, 2017
In the memory of Cecilia Perales HarveyCecilia was born on December 18, 1935 in Luling, Texas. Her parents were Pedro Perales Sr. and Ursula Estrada Perales. Cecilia was raised in Luling, Texas. Cecilia grew up with four other siblings, Rita, Mary, Pedro Jr., and Gloria Perales.Cecilia married Emilio Villarreal Sr., and had three sons, Emilo Villarreal Jr., David Steve Villarreal Sr., and...
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Thomas B. NOWLIN
August 18, 1924 - November 22, 2017
Thomas B. Nowlin Tom Nowlin, 93, passed away on November 22, 2017. Tom was born in Florence, Texas on August 18, 1924. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946. He lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for 25 years. He retired from Electrical Workers Locals #357 after working there for 25 years. He married Dorothy Peterson in 1949. After retirement they moved to live in Austin, Texas. They shared 57...
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Bernard Randolph Freeland
September 6, 2017 - November 19, 2017
Bernard Randolph Freeland of Austin, Texas and formerly from Bellaire, Texas passed away peacefully Sunday November 19, 2017 at the age of 100. He was born in Monumental, West Virginia the youngest of four children to Enoch Randolph and Alice Freeland. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1941 where he eventually became a navigator of a B-24. Bernie flew in 13 missions over Italy. After the...
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Mari Frances Wylie
May 19, 1952 - November 19, 2017
Mari Frances Wylie of Austin, TX, 65, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.Mari Carpenter was born May 19, 1952 in Colby, Kansas. She was the oldest of six children and graduated Colby High School in 1970. She married Don Nye and earned her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kansas. Her daughter, Tara, was born in 1971 and her son, Donovan, was born in 1976. The family moved to...
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Scott Darren Latulippe
May 6, 1976 - November 17, 2017
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Oliver Randolph Johnson
January 22, 1924 - November 17, 2017
Oliver Randolph Johnson was born January 22, 1924 in Manor, Tx. He was reunited with the love of his life, Mable, on November 17, 2017 at the age of 93.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Hulda Johnson; his wife of 55 years, Mable, in 2002; brothers Carl, Marvin and Lyndon; sisters Ruby Patton, Gladys Manchaca, and Helen Holland; and son-in-law Patrick Roth.Oliver is survived by...
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Nancy Ann Looney
September 14, 1924 - November 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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David English Smith
June 9, 1920 - November 15, 2017
David English Smith, Jr., M.D died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his home in Austin, Texas from complications of cancer.He is survived by his three children: Ann S. Elbert, of Austin, TX; David B. Smith (Jane) of Dallas, TX; and Marrie Smith of Dallas, TX; four grandchildren: Jennifer Fudge (Adrian) of Austin, TX, Michael Elbert (Mary) of Lynn Haven, FL, Steven Elbert of Lake Jackson, TX;...
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Alice Marie Bridges
March 18, 1923 - November 14, 2017
Alice Marie Brown Bridges, age 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 14, 2017 in Austin, Texas. She was born to Fritz and Louise Zwerneman on March 18, 1923 in Lexington, Texas. She was baptized on April 8, 1923 by Pastor W. Mueller and confirmed at St. Peters in Lincoln, TX in 1936.She touched the lives of so many...
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Jackson Charles Graves
April 17, 1990 - November 14, 2017
Jackson Charles GravesApril 17, 1990 - November 14, 2017Jackson was 27 when he left us. He had a life of struggle and achievement. He was a good dad to his son Jaden, and the sound of those two laughing together while hanging out would make anyone smile.He loved rap music and would trade music with his friends and write to their beats. He loved his friends, too many to mention. He was a caring...
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Faye Elena BARNES
April 27, 1930 - November 12, 2017
Faye Elena Deane Barnes went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 12, 2017. Surrounded by the family who adored her, she passed away peacefully at home after living an active and fulfilling life as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife to her loved ones. She loved her husband, Thomas 'Buddy' Barnes, for his kindness and patience. He was her friend and companion for 66 years. Faye...
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Jackson Scott Latulippe
June 7, 2003 - November 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
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Nancy Marie Latulippe
November 26, 1978 - November 11, 2017
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James A. Cooley
October 9, 1951 - November 11, 2017
On November 11, 2017 James A. Cooley II of Austin lost his valiant battle with cancer at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife Darcey Elaine, daughter Jennifer "Toto" Marie, and by grandkids James Matthew and Victoria Rose, as well as his loyal hounds Holly the basset and Bailey the deagle. He is also survived by his parents James R. and Suzanne, as well as by his brother Steve, sisters Vicky...
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Bill B. Glover
November 18, 1930 - November 11, 2017
Dr Bill Glover was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Frank Glover and Ruby Reed on November 18, 1930. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2017. He is survived by his dear wife of 37 years, Barbara Glover. He is also survived by his children, Brad and Wendy Glover, Justin and Karen Glover, Steve Robisheaux, Randy and Lori Robisheaux, Kelly and Gary Miller, and Trey...
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Wilford R. Swinney
October 7, 1922 - November 11, 2017
Wilford Reed Swinney of Austin, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Wil was 95 years of age.Wil was born on October 7, 1922 in Austin, Texas. He spent 6 years in the United States Navy and enjoyed sharing those experiences with friends and family. One of his favorite pastimes was flying small prop airplanes around central Texas. This is how he courted his soon to be wife, Theresa...
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Melvin Ozias Sawyer
October 28, 1927 - November 10, 2017
Melvin Ozias Sawyer went to be with the Lord on Friday November 10, 2017, at the age of 90. Born in Florence, Texas, on October 28, 1927, Melvin was the son of Elmer and Clara (Daniel) Sawyer. After graduating from Florence High School in 1945, he entered the army and served 8 months in Korea. After moving to Austin in 1948, he began a career in construction work spanning 41 years, which...
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