Obituaries

Leona Mae Ward

Leona Mae Ward

Apr 30, 2014

Leona Mae Ward passed away on April 30 in Houston, Texas at the age of 94 years. She was born on December 8, 1919 in Bastrop, Texas to Alex and Emma Hoffman. She was married to John Ward for 61 years and lived in Giddings and Houston to raise their family. After John’s retirement, they returned to Bastrop and enjoyed...

Olivia Macias De Guzman

Olivia Macias De Guzman

Apr 25, 2014

Olivia Macias de Guzman, age 78, of Bastrop died at her home on April 25, 2014.  She was born to Felix and Estafana Camacho Macias in Mexico on November 18, 1935.She taught public school in Mexico for a number of years before coming to Texas.She is survived by her husband, Edmundo Guzman of Bastrop.The family will receive guests at Bastrop...

Jack Hemphill

Jack Hemphill

Apr 24, 2014

HEMPHILL, Jack age 99, rancher, of Red Rock, passed away April 24, 2014 in Lockhart, Texas. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife of sixty-four years Lorita; an infant son; six brothers; and two sisters. Surviving family are a daughter Jackie Kubena and husband Del of Lockhart; son Tommy Hemphill of Red Rock; five Grandchildren; six Great-Grandchildren; four...

Norris B. Mccord

Norris B. Mccord

Apr 23, 2014

Norris B. McCord, born March 16, 1927 in Lee County, Texas, died Wednesday April 23, 2014 in Bastrop, Texas. Visitation will be 1:00pm and Funeral services are at 2:00pm Friday, April 25, 2014, at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home, with Pastor Carmen Retzlaff presiding. Interment will be at Lawhon Springs Cemetery, Elgin, Texas.  McCord was the son of William Harvey McCord...

Terry Dean Jackson

Terry Dean Jackson

Apr 23, 2014

Terry Jackson, 68, of Bastrop, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born to the late Junior and Ruby Jackson on April 25, 1945, in Olney, Texas. Terry married Kay Hefner in 1968, and they lived together in Watterson. Terry and Kay owned and operated Jackson Gulf/Chevron for many years. Terry served four years active military duty in the...

Curtis Matthew Farley

Curtis Matthew Farley

Apr 11, 2014

Memorial Services will be 6:00 P.M. Thursday, April17, 2014 at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home.

Policarpo Perez

Policarpo Perez

Apr 1, 2014

Policarpo Perez, loving husband and father was called by our Lord April 1, 2014.  He was born November 15, 1947.  He is survived by his lovely wife Gloria Perez; sons Francisco Perez, Rene Loya;  daughter Maria Estrada-Corona; daughter-in-law Juanita Loya; son-in-law Manrique Estrada-Corona; five Grandchildren:  Anthony, Adrian, Alyssa, Alexis, and Rosie.  He was well known by everyone, kind hearted, and...

Dorothy Mae Purcell

Dorothy Mae Purcell

Mar 29, 2014

Dorothy Mae Purcell, born February 19, 1930 passed away March 29, 2014 at St. David’s South Austin at the age of 84. She is survived by Robert Purcell, her loving husband of 54 years; son Donald Raymond Scribner of Highlands, New Jersey; daughters Fleeta Robin Ishmael and husband David, Janice Arlene Givens and husband Rick, and Loretta Cecelia Dickson all...

Ellen Moore

Ellen Moore

Mar 24, 2014

Ellen Moore, Bastrop woman-about town, newspaper columnist, world traveler, animal lover, ardent sports fan and art connoisseur, died on Monday, March 24. She was 69. Her funeral will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Bastrop. “There weren’t too many lives in Bastrop that she, along with her husband Bob, haven’t touched,” said Janice...

Hilaria Madriles Urbina

Hilaria Madriles Urbina

Mar 22, 2014

Hiliaria Urbina Madriles, age 50, of Cedar Creek died suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2014.  She was an entreprenuer who sold, bought and traded at Flea Markets and craft shows.She is survived by two sons, Jorge Rebeles and Bernabe Rebeles, Jr. both of Cedar Creek.Visitation will be from 1:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home...

Margaret Frerich

Margaret Frerich

Mar 11, 2014

Margaret Frerich, age 89, of Bastrop was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. A Rosary is to be recited 7:00pm Thursday evening, March 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Rockne. A mass is scheduled at the church for 10:30am on Friday, March 14, 2014. Please check back here on Wednesday for a more complete...

Wilma M. Trigg

Wilma M. Trigg

Mar 3, 2014

Mrs. Wilma M. Trigg, age 88, of Bastrop was called to her heavenly home on March 3, 2014. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be posted here as soon as information is complete.

Jack Ernest Bledsoe, Sr.

Jack Ernest Bledsoe, Sr.

Feb 27, 2014

Jack Ernest Bledsoe, Sr. 86, Bastrop, TX, passed away February 27, 2014. Born in Port Arthur, TX to Dr. James and Gladys Bledsoe, graduated Jefferson High School in 1947; AA from Lamar College, attended UT. Survived by his wife of 61 years Mary Virginia; children, Melissa Elliott, Melinda Trautwein, Jack Bledsoe, Jr.; grandchildren, Bryan Hart, Michael Elliott, Henry Trautwein, Gina...

Michael Heath Edwards

Michael Heath Edwards

Feb 22, 2014

Michael Heath Edwards, 40 of Bastrop passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. He was born October 23, 1973 in Austin, Texas to Rusty Edwards and Wilda Vasquez. Michael graduated from Bastrop High School in 1992 and attended Tarleton State University and Northeast Texas Community College. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, February 27, 2014. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am...

Dale Nerhus Hintch

Dale Nerhus Hintch

Feb 19, 2014

Dale Nerhus Hintch of Bastrop, TX passed away on February 19, 2014 at the age of 83. He was born in Industry, Iowa to Willie and Cora (Nerhus) Hintch on July 21, 1930. He attended school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dale served in the Air Force from 1948 to 1953. On October 11, 1959 he married Patricia (Pat) McMullen. They...

Darrell Lynn Smith

Darrell Lynn Smith

Feb 19, 2014

Darrell Lynn Smith, age 64, of Bastrop was called from this life on February 19, 2014. He was born February 25, 1949 in Houston to Glenn and Harriet (Warner) Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00pm Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home in Bastrop, Texas.

Donnie Howell

Donnie Howell

Feb 15, 2014

Donnie Howell, longtime resident of Bastrop, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Donnie retired from LCRA in 2005 after 25 years of service. He spent his last years loving his family and friends while battling numerous illnesses. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane Howell; son, Jeremey Howell; daughter, Amy Taylor...

Ruby Jean Wright

Ruby Jean Wright

Feb 5, 2014

Ruby Jean (Benford) Wright, age 60, of Bastrop was called to her eternal home on February 5, 2014. She was born July 24, 1953 in Bastrop to Lonnie Benford and Dorothy Lee (Jackson) Benford. She was employed by the County of Bastrop as a custodian. Funeral Services are 11:00am Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Providence Tabernacle near Cedar Creek. Burial...

Michele Marie Tagliabue

Michele Marie Tagliabue

Jan 27, 2014

Michele Marie Tagliabue, 52, of Bastrop, TX, a loving daughter, sister, and friend; a talented and dedicated educator; and a compassionate lover of animals, died on January 27, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1961, in Corpus Christi, TX. Michele was preceded in death by her parents, Emil F. Tagliabue, Jr. and M. Charlene Carter Tagliabue and her longtime...

Margarette Ayala Martinez

Margarette Ayala Martinez

Jan 24, 2014

Margaret Ayala Martinez passed away January 24, 2014 at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Simona Ayala Pacheco; 3 sisters Jesusita, Juanita, and Angelita. She is survived by her husband Cruz V. Martinez; son Jesus Martinez; daughter Simona M. Pacheco (Mario Jr.); 4 grandchildren Alexander, Azariah, Angelina, and Aubree; sister Annie Beran...