Obituaries

George Allen Ginder

George Allen Ginder

Jan 11, 2026

George was born October 6, 1939 to George J. Ginder and Esther Kelber Ginder in Blue Island, Illinois. He went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sandra Dowlearn Ginder; children, Gayle C. Bergstrand (Scott), Alan B. Ginder, James C. Williams...

Juan Carlos Angel Garcia

Juan Carlos Angel Garcia

Jan 10, 2026

Hoy despedimos con amor a Juan Carlos Angel Garcia,  nacido en Guanajuato, Mexico. Quien partio en paz de este mundo el dia 10 de Enero. A la edad de 39 anos en el condado de bastrop. Juan se dedicaba a la costruction y dio su dedication a su trabajo asta el ultimo dia. Juan nacio el dia 17 de junio...

Frank Raymond Lundholm

Frank Raymond Lundholm

Jan 8, 2026

Frank Raymond Lundholm, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Bastrop, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on October 22, 1935, in Washington, D.C., Frank grew up Washington, D.C. and Suitland, Maryland. His commitment to service began with his education, having graduated from the U.S. Senate Page School. 

Frank dedicated his entire professional career...

Cassie Lee Tolbert

Cassie Lee Tolbert

Jan 8, 2026

Sunrise August 16, 1949 – Sunset January 8, 2026

Cassie Tolbert was born on August 16, 1949, in Arcola, Texas, to Beatrice and Bubba Mathews. She was the youngest daughter of 17 children, growing up surrounded by family and strong values that would guide her throughout her life.

Driven by a heart for service, Cassie pursued a career in nursing. In the...

Howard Doyle Hall

Howard Doyle Hall

Jan 5, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Howard Hall, age 96 of Bastrop, Texas on January 5, 2026. Howard was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on January 24, 1928.

Services to celebrate his life will be held privately at a later date.

Donna Lou Nunez

Donna Lou Nunez

Dec 31, 2025

Donna Nunez was born on May 14, 1955, and passed away on December 31, 2025.

Donna made her home at Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where the staff were more than caregivers—they were her family. She was deeply loved there and returned that love with kindness, joy, and the warmest hugs.

Donna found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She loved dancing,...

Linda Louise Reynolds

Linda Louise Reynolds

Dec 29, 2025

Linda Reynolds passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2025, at the age of 77. She was surrounded by love and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born on February 27, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Linda lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and dedication to her family and her ranching lifestyle.

Linda was a devoted...

Wesley Shields

Wesley Shields

Dec 26, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Wesley Shields, age 72, of Kyle, Texas on December 26, 2025. Wesley was born in Austin, Texas on April 2, 1953.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Shields; his son, John Shields; and two daughters, Stephanie Johle (married to Derik Johle) and Jamie Shields (Partner Michael Stover); and four grandchildren, Caden...

Sandra Kay Edwards

Sandra Kay Edwards

Dec 23, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Edwards, 90, of Crafts Prairie, Texas near Bastrop died peacefully on December 23, 2025. Sandy was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 16, 1935. She graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1953.

Sandy devoted her life to her husband and her family. She was active in homemaking organizations in Bastrop County and was the Bastrop County Homemaker of...

Maria Consepcion Espinoza

Maria Consepcion Espinoza

Dec 21, 2025

Maria Consepcion “Conchita” Espinoza, conocida con cariño como una madre, abuela y pilar de su familia, falleció en paz el 21 de diciembre de 2025, a la edad de 93 años, en Austin, Texas.

Nació el 6 de noviembre de 1932 en Singuilucan, Hidalgo, México, donde comenzó una vida marcada por la fortaleza, la resiliencia y el amor incondicional. Conchita llevó...

Olga Carbajal

Olga Carbajal

Dec 11, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Olga Carbajal, age 84, of Cedar Creek, Texas. Olga was born in El Paso in 1953.

Services to celebrate her life will be held privately at a later date.

Joanne Crawley Friesenhahn

Joanne Crawley Friesenhahn

Dec 10, 2025

Joanne Brewster Crawley Friesenhahn, 80, passed away on December 10, 2025.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Larry Friesenhahn, her two children, Dayna Crawley-Howell and Donald Crawley, and her brother, Bobby Haney. She was preceded in death by her first husband of thirty years, Alton R. Crawley, her parents, and her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. J.J. Brewster of Bryan, Texas.

Joanne was...

Trinidad Guadalupe Mendoza

Trinidad Guadalupe Mendoza

Dec 10, 2025

With deep sorrow, we share that our bubbly and beautiful Trinidad Guadalupe Mendoza was called to join our heavenly father on December 10th, 2025.

Trini was born in Austin, Texas, on August 5th, 1970. She graduated from Bastrop High School and raised her family in Austin & Cedar Creek, Texas.

She enjoyed spending time and traveling with family, shopping, dancing, music, sharing...

Betty Gale Hastings

Betty Gale Hastings

Dec 8, 2025

Betty Gale Hastings was born on November 3 1946 in Ralls,TX to Charlene and Virgil Johnson. She went to her heavenly home Monday December 8, 2025 at the age of 79. After the death of her father, she was adopted by her stepfather, Ed Ballinger at age 3.

Betty grew up and went to school in Hale Center, Texas. She married...

Wayne Thomas Lambeth

Wayne Thomas Lambeth

Dec 7, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce Wayne Thomas Lambeth of El Paso Texas passed away on December 7th 2025 in Auburn California.

Wayne was born in El Paso Texas to George & Meriam Lambeth on August 8, 1945. Wayne went to school in UTEP. Wayne married Melinda Jo Nightingale on January 28, 1971. The two lovebirds eloped in Mexico and started a...

Linda Darlene Preston

Linda Darlene Preston

Dec 7, 2025

Linda Darlene Preston, born on August 14, 1949, of Thrall, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, whose warm spirit and gentle nature touched the lives of all who knew her.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Dr. Lori Schneider and Tammy Wright, along with her husband Steve Wright, and their children,...

Yvonne Leticia Ochoa

Yvonne Leticia Ochoa

Dec 7, 2025

Yvonne Leticia Ochoa, de 55 años, falleció el 7 de diciembre de 2025 y se reunió con el Señor, rodeada de su familia, tras una muerte tranquila.

A Yvonne le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Sam y Virginia, su hermano Mike, su hermana Diann, su sobrina Ambrosia y su sobrino Marc.

Le sobreviven su hermana Mary, sus hermanos Joe (Sylvia), David...

James Lee Compton

James Lee Compton

Dec 5, 2025

James Lee Compton, age 64, passed away due to complications with a stroke on Friday, December 5, 2025 at St. David’s in Austin, Texas. His wife, Deanna; his two sons, Roland and Jared; and Jared’s girlfriend, Meaghan; were with him at the time of his passing. 

Jim is survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter, Anna. Also keeping remembrance of...

Henry Aguirre

Henry Aguirre

Dec 3, 2025

Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Henry Aguirre, de 36 años, residente de Houston, Texas, el 3 de diciembre de 2025. Henry nació en Chicago, Illinois, el 26 de octubre de 1989.

Henry será recordado con cariño por sus padres, Liberio y Arcadia; sus hermanos, Liberio, Jr., Heroides y Eric; así como por sus tías, tíos y demás familiares y...

Eber Lemuel Serrano Portillo

Eber Lemuel Serrano Portillo

Nov 24, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eber Lemuel Serrano Portillo, 42, of Red Rock, Texas. Eber was born in El Salvador, Mexico on May 13, 1983

Services will be held privately