Austin, TX Obituaries

Martin Damian Reed of Austin, Texas, was called home on January 29th, 2026, at the age of 59. He was born in Glendale, Arizona, on May 9th, 1966, to parents Earl and Frances Reed. An accomplished sale...

Pat Matthews Fowler was born in Austin, TX in 1938 to Joe Frank Fowler and Liddie B. Turner. He was the youngest of 3 children. Pat attended high school in Austin, TX, going on to enlist in the Unit...

Leonardo Joseph Cadena, known affectionately as Leo to his friends and loved ones, completed his earthly journey on a day graced with the same warmth, peace, and quiet strength that he brought into th...

Emilee Jean Hayward, 20, passed away on January 31st of 2026 in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 16th of 2005 to Greg and Alisha Hayward in Austin, TX. She is survived by her sisters, Kaitlyn H...

Lucille “Lou” Herrera (Moya), lifelong resident of Austin, Texas, was born June 24, 1935. Lucille departed this life on February 1, 2026. She is survived by her son Don Herrera and wife Betty Jean...

Matias “Marty” Aguirre Cortinas, Jr., born on May 9, 1950, entered eternal rest with our heavenly father on January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Marty was a brother, uncle, friend...

Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, January 30th, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas at 83 years of age. Ursula was born on October 12th, 1942 in Austin, Texas to...

Joe Holmes was curious about everything and everyone, and he stayed that way for 94 years. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was a city boy for most of his early childhood, splitting time between Gr...

Frederick "Fred" Charles Quesnel passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on October 10, 1948, in Verdun, Quebec, to Henry William Quesnel and Murielle Cabert. He had three sibli...

Joseph Noel Guedea Sr. (Joe, lovingly known as P Joe), age 90, of Temple, Texas, went to his eternal home to live with his Lord and Savior Jesus on January 28, 2026, with his beloved wife of 63 years,...

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the unfortunate passing of Leslie Faye Valdez on November 18th, 2025 at the age of 60. A daughter, fiance, sister, mother, dear friend and animal lover. ...

Sarah Belle Baniecki, born on January 13, 1952, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 74. Sarah was a resident of Austin, Texas.

Dr. Richard Beverly Raney, Jr. was born on March 22, 1939 in Durham, NC, and died of dementia in Austin, TX on January 28, 2026. He will be remembered for his brilliant mind, sweet nature, and lifelo...

Rev. Ira Rucker Shields, born on January 8, 1942, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 84. Visitation will be held at Fuller Sheffield Funeral Home, located at 2808 East Martin Luther King,...

Kevin Coates Haley passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Orange County, California on October 28, 1970, Kevin was the middle of three so...

William Samuel Rhea IV (Bill) passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on November 9, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Growing up in New Orleans, he met his loving wife of 68 years, Da...

Charles Noelting Quisenberry (Charlie) passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, at the age of 68, on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. At the time of his death, Charlie was receiving ...

Marietta Kemnitz went home to be with Jesus on January 26, 2026, at her home. Marietta was born in Austin in 1930 to her parents, John and Argie (Spillar) Milam and remained a citizen of Austin her e...

Dereather Henry was born in Fairfield, Texas on September 19th, 1961 and passed away on January 24th, 2026 at Seton Ascension Hospital, Austin, Texas at the age of 64. Her childhood was influenced by...

With deep sorrow and reverence, the Chadha family announces the peaceful passing of Sham Lal Chadha on January 26, 2026. Born on August 1, 1946, in Kanpur, India, Sham lived a life guided by dhar...

Judy Ellard Johnson, beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on January 25th at the age of 86, surrounded by the family who adored her. Her life was filled with creativity, compassion,...

Maydelle Foster Fason, a woman whose wide-ranging and unconventional passions straddled environmentalism, the perfect pie crust, tap dancing and Buddhism, died at 87 on January 26th. Her subtle—and li...

Courtni Shayne Castillo, born on August 27, 1992, passed away on January 26, 2026. Ava Shayne Castillo was born and passed away on January 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at Cook-Walden/Fo...

Nickolas Don Underwood 47, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on June 9, 1978, he was raised in Pearland and later found his true home in Austin, where he built...

Jeanne Kittredge, 80, of Carrollton, died peacefully on January 25, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 1945, to William George (Bill) Ross, Jr. and Josephine (Jo) Brown Ross. She lived ...

Thomas Eugene Fairey (Tom), unexpectedly died in his sleep at Querencia on Sunday morning 25 January, with Judy, his wife of 69 years, by his side. Born in Amarillo in 1931, Tom was just short of his ...

Juan Cruz, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on February 9, 1958, in Edinburgh, Texas, where...

Sylvia Jean was born to the union of Clarence and Vergie (Holloway) Estes on October 26, 1955, in Giddings, Tx. Sylvia obeyed the gospel and was baptized into Christ at the Eastside Church of Chr...

Lois Hillegeist Lange was born on July 25, 1938, to Ben and Leona (Wunderlich) Hillegeist in Houston, Texas. Lois became a child of God through Holy Baptism at Messiah Lutheran in Houston, Texas on Au...

Harriet “Gail” Glick peacefully left this earth and her loved ones on January 24th, 2026. At 91 years old she fought a fierce battle with an aggressive brain tumor. Although we knew it was impossible,...

Hollis Lenoir Jefferies Jr. was a Christian, loving husband, dedicated father, incredible Papa, AOC Elder, coach, restaurant owner, Rollingwood councilman and Mayor, financial advisor and branch manag...

Claudia Joan McCarley, 89, passed away peacefully January 23, 2026. Born at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, Claudia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be missed. Claud...

Isabel Garcia Kelly ( Bel, Ama) was taken from us on January 22, 2026. She passed away peacefully after a four and a half year battle with cancer . Bel was 76 years young. She came into this world ...

Yolanda (Esquivel) Esteban passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on January 23, 2026. Yolanda (Esquivel) Esteban was born March 18,1947 to Mr. Refugio Esquivel and Mrs. Sofia Garcia E...

Mark Thomas Trifiro died peacefully and gently January 22nd after a long battle with myelofibrosis. He was born to Warren and Virginia Trifiro in Aurora, IL, but the family moved to Atlanta, GA, when ...

George Lacy Culver Jr., 81, of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Known to family and friends as “George Jr.,” he will be fondly remembered for his humor, warmth,...

Rosalva Cruz Palacios, aged 65, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1960. Rosalva resided in Round Rock, Texas.

Agustin Antonio “Tony” Ponce of Austin, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on August 28, 1948, in Laredo, Texas, Tony grew up with a heart for service, proudly serving in t...

Born June 5, 1934, Bonifacio (Barney) lived a life full of memories, laughter, and quick wit until his death on January 21, 2026. He worked as a typewriter repairman in his earlier years. In ret...

Peggy Joyce Martin, 88, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Longview, Texas, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 14, 1937, in Brownwood, Texas, to Paul and Hattie Browd...

My beautiful mother, Carnicia Humphery, was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas on March 27, 1976. She spent her life bringing joy to others by making people laugh, cracking jokes, and simply being hers...

Samuel (Sam) Sperantino DiCarlo was born July 3, 1933, at home, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of John DiCarlo and Antoinette Acita DiCarlo. Samuel was baptized at St. Vitus Church...

Gerald Robert Beiter, Jr. (Gerald) was born October 1, 1957, at the original Austin Seton Hospital to Norma Curry Beiter and Dr. Gerald R. (“Gerry”) Beiter – third of what would grow to be seven sibli...

Betty made her journey to her heavenly home on January 21, 2026, in Austin, Texas. She was born on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 1935, to the Rev. and Mrs. Milton Baty. She was the second child ...

Steven Frederick Kopas, 79, of Austin, TX passed away in his home on January 13th 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louise Kopas. He is survived by his first wife of 27 years ...

Sadd Jackson Jr. was born on November 11, 1941, in Kendleton, Texas, to Ruby Jean Williams and Sadd Peirce Jackson Sr. He dearly loved each of his younger brothers and sisters, taking pride in his rol...

Janet Lewis Bennett passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Ledgestone Senior Living in Austin, Texas. She was surrounded by the family she loved. She was born January 14, 1951, in Camden, Arka...

Betty Jane Andrews, affectionately known as B.J., was born Betty Jane Burk on September 18, 1928 in Houston , Texas to Lillian and Ralph Burk. B.J. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Janu...

Graham Rhys Phillips passed away on January 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas, aged 38. Graham was born on March 9, 1987 in Edmond, Oklahoma. The family moved several times during his school years living in L...

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. My loving wife, Linda Y. Ramirez-Salinas passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026, at the age of 65. She was born on January 11, 196...