Obituaries

Mar 16, 2019

Mary Frances Ann (Schleider) Testani, 69, of Bastrop Texas went to her heavenly home on March 16, 2019. Mary Frances was born on October 19, 1949 in Johnson City, New York to Edward and Angeline (Testani) Schleider.

She married Gerald “Jerry” DuBrava Sr. on November 14, 2009 in Texas.

Mary Frances was a longtime parishioner...

Mar 13, 2019

Christine Renee Jones, age 46 of Elgin passed away on Wednesday March 13 th , 2019.

Christine was born December 5, 1972 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Frank and Ginger James. Christine served as Funeral Director and Operations manager of Providence Funeral Home, Bastrop and Taylor. Previously she and her husband Brad served many families working together...

Mar 7, 2019

Dr. Joan Blondin, 82, passed away on March 7, 2019 in Austin, TX where she had been residing since her retirement from LSU Medical School in December 2018.

Joan was born on November 28, 1936 in Beaumont, TX to Joseph and Ona Mae Blondin. She was the oldest of three children.

Joan graduated from Louisiana...

Mar 6, 2019

Christ Jesus came for Mary Morinne Hill Veigel on March 6, 2019.

She was born in Austin, Texas on February 14th, 1926 to Claude and Callie Hill.

Her childhood was spent in Austin, where she attended Stephen F. Austin High School and the University of Texas.  She later graduated from Texas Woman's University and taught...

Mar 4, 2019

Gloria Villarreal returned to her heavenly home, Monday, March 4, at the age 74.

Gloria was born in Bastrop TX on September 1 st to Pete and Belle Cervantes.  She graduated from Bastrop High School in 1963. It was during her middle school years, she met her husband John Villarreal (from Elgin, TX). However, it wasn’t until...

Feb 18, 2019

Robert Clayton Pollan, 72. of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 18, 2019. Robert is survived by his wife of 25 years. Services for Robert will be private.

Feb 13, 2019

Katy Lee Conrad, 79, of Austin, was called home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2019. She was born in Gueydan, Louisiana on January 4, 1940 to the late David Nelson Fluitt and Anna Campbell.

In May 1960 Katy married the love of her life, Benny, and they enjoyed a wonderful 58 years of marriage...

Feb 12, 2019

  Madison Thwing Blomquist, was born on October 22, 1937, in Georgetown, Texas, and died on February 12, 2019 in Bastrop County, Texas. He was born to George B. Blomquist, Sr. and Myrtice Williams Blomquist. He was a graduate of McCallum High School, Austin, and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He was a Realtor, a prolific storyteller, but his...

Feb 10, 2019

Bailey Koleen Butler of Bastrop unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the age of 18. She was born in Austin, on September 22, 2000 to Damon Butler and Patricia Parks.

Bailey was a senior at Bastrop High School, planning to graduate in May of this year. While in school Bailey worked two jobs and...

Jan 31, 2019

On January 31, 2019 at 08:30, Gaylan C. Sampson went to be with The Lord. Gaylan was a devout Christian who dedicated his life to Jesus Christ.

Gaylan was born on April 2, 1938 to Louella and Herbert Sampson in Dawson, Minnesota. Gaylan grew up in Dawson where he met the love of his life and wife...

Jan 25, 2019

Reynaldo Morales Jr. , 18, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at the age of 18. Reynaldo was born on December 17, 2000, in Austin, Texas to Reynaldo Morales and Edali (Cervantes) Flores. He was a student at Ceder Creek High School and enjoyed listening to music. He is survived by his parents...

Jan 6, 2019

Ignacio Alberto Garcia, 47 of Bastrop, Texas entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Ignacio was born on September 20, 1971 in Austin, Texas.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, music and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Garcia; children: Ignacio Garcia, Erica Garcia and Alyssa...

Dec 31, 2018

Kamdyn Malachi Soules came into this world fifteen weeks earlier than expected. For seventeen days he blessed us. Early on December 31, 2018, God took his little angel to his heavenly home. He is survived by his mother, Katie Soules; grandparents, H.M. and Jada Soules; aunt, Carley; uncle, Jonathan; great grandmothers: Birdie Soules and Sue Ann Zizelman; numerous great aunts,...

Dec 21, 2018

Alfredo Molina, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 21, 2018, in Cedar Creek, Texas. He was born to Canuto and Enriqueta Garza Molina on October, 27, 1945, in Roma, Texas. Alfredo was a wonderful musician. He loved music and played his bajo sexto and his bass guitar. Alfred was also a fisherman and found time when he...

Dec 18, 2018

Bridget (Bundy) Distin, 54, passed away on December 18,2018 in Bastrop, Texas.

Dec 15, 2018

David Bernard Rozendal, 81, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Please revisit for full obituary.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be make to First United Methodist Church c/o New Hope Alzheimer's Respite, P.O. Box 698, Smithville, TX 78957  or to a charity of your choice.

Dec 15, 2018

James Arthur Cramer passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2018. Services for James will be private. 

Dec 11, 2018

Joseph Thomas Eberle passed away at his home in Bastrop, Texas on December 11, 2018. Joe was born March 4, 1963 in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Frank T. and Ethel L. Eberle. He graduated from Snider High School and attended 3 years of college. He became proficient at everything he tried from truck driving to upholstery. Joe was...

Dec 11, 2018

  Willie Lee Simpson, 90 of Cedar Creek passed away on December 11, 2018. Willie was born in Leander, Texas on April 8, 1928 to Sarah (James) and James F. Simpson. He married Berma (Langston) on September 25, 1949 in California. Willie is survived by three daughters: Roxanne Simpson, Renee Simpson and Robin Morgan; three grandsons: Brian, Tyler and Lucas. He...

Dec 6, 2018

Charlotte (Passmore) Metzler passed away December 6, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Long; son, Stephen Metzler; grandchildren: Amber Long, Ian Metzler and Paul Metzler; great grandson, Jackson Bergstrom; sister, Anna Beth Hick; sister-in-law, Betty Passmore and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Alex Metzler; son,...