Cynthia "Cindy" Louise (Correu) Schkade
Jun 27, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Louise (Correu) Schkade died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 2, 1958, the fourth of six children born to Freddie Lee Martin and James Marshall Correu. On August 20, 1983, Cindy married Brent Dale Schkade. They made their home in Abilene, Texas, and raised one daughter,...
Bert de la Vega
Jun 26, 2024
Humberto Valentin de la Vega was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 16, 1929, to Gregorio and Amelia de la Vega. A visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home's Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Pioneer Baptist...
Pauline Baskett
Jun 26, 2024
Pauline Baskett, of Abilene, Texas, was born on April 16, 1935 in Roleston Wiltshire, England. Pauline passed from this life on June 26, 2024 at the age of 89. Pauline was the daughter of Joseth and Mabel Walters. Pauline and her entire family worked hard to make ends meet in their earliest years. Pauline was a seamstress until the time...
Barbara Bunkley
Jun 25, 2024
Barbara June Bunkley, 74, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Born on October 2, 1949, in Abilene to Charles and Mary Jo Lusk, Barbara spent her entire life in her beloved hometown. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A celebration of life will...
Ray Cortez
Jun 25, 2024
Ray Acosta Cortez, 86, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held Monday, July 1st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Albert Keefer
Jun 23, 2024
Albert Ross "Papa" Keefer passed away June 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 6 PM-8 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US-277.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Elmwood Funeral Home with Novle Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Albert was born in Santa Anna, Texas to...
Ross Plant
Jun 22, 2024
Ross Landrum Plant died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in San Angelo, TX, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family as he peacefully entered his heavenly home and reunited with his wife, Twila, of 37 years.
Ross is survived by his children (and spouses), Jody Plant, Johnstown, OH; Tad C. Pruitt (Kimberly), Little Rock, AR; Shea...
Audelia Martinez
Jun 21, 2024
Audelia Estevanes Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of her church, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 83. Visitation will be, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....
Abrianna Lyndita Casarez
Jun 16, 2024
Abrianna Lyndita Casarez passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born May the 7th 2024 at 1:54 pm in Abilene, Texas to Richard Casarez and Alesia Aguero. She was another angel given to our family from God. As every family does she was loved and spoiled the moment she entered this world. Excitement filled the...
Leslie Dorn
Jun 15, 2024
Leslie Stringer Dorn, aged 66, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Born on July 4, 1957, in Rochester, New York, Leslie was the beloved son of John and Blee Dorn.
Leslie’s early years were marked by a move to Texas, where he attended Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. During his high school years, Leslie excelled in...
Crispina Monrrial
Jun 15, 2024
Crispina was born in Sugarland, TX to Josefina Gamez and Francisco Gamez. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
She was married to Jabuiel Monrrial, who preceded her in death, along with her Grandson, Alejandro Cisneros, Grandson Martin Herrera, and granddaughter, Justeen Smith.
Survivors include a sister, Rosie Gamez; her children, Geneve Monreal (Otis), Elvira Gaona...
Sharon Davis
Jun 13, 2024
Sharon Davis, known for her love of the lake, camping adventures, and cherished moments with her grandchildren, has peacefully passed away at the age of 66. Born on November 15, 1957, in Kileen, Texas.
Sharon's fondest revolved around the serene waters of the lake and the joyous times spent camping under the stars. She found immense happiness in creating lasting...
Kathy Johnson
Jun 12, 2024
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Johnson, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. She is now peacefully home with the Lord, and reunited with her husband in heaven. No more pain; no more Alzheimer's; completely new in God’s presence.
A visitation will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00...
Howard Adams
Jun 12, 2024
Howard Lee Adams, 93, passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, in Abilene, Texas.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
Howard was born on December 18, 1930, in Comanche, Texas to his parents Walter J. Adams and Birty...

Mathias Woo
Jun 11, 2024
Mathias Woo, born on June 11, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, went to be with Jesus on the same day, leaving a profound impact on the hearts of his parents, Joe Woo and Cela Rivera.
Though his time with us was brief, Mathias' name, meaning "gift of God" and "honor to God," perfectly encapsulated the essence of his presence. Despite the odds,...
Michael "Goose" Giustiniani
Jun 11, 2024
Michael “Goose” Giustiniani was born on April 28, 1987, in Abilene, Texas. While his nickname Goose reflected his lively nature, it likely stuck due to no one being able to properly pronounce his last name. Michael gave us all his final flex on June 11, 2024, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be Sunday, 3:00...
Carolyn Beam
Jun 7, 2024
Carolyn was born in Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville Tennessee. Soon after her arrival, the family moved to the Harpeth Valley Farm where Carolyn grew up. They lived there until 1944, when they moved to the Nashville home on Stokes Lane. Carolyn attended Stokes Elementary School from 1945 until she entered Waverly-Belmont Junior High School. She had been studying piano from...
James Strickland
Jun 6, 2024
James Ray Strickland, of Abilene, TX, tragically passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 46. He was a loving son to his mother Vicki Coleman and his father Donnie Lee Strickland Sr. James is also survived by his brother, Donnie Lee Strickland Jr, and his half-sisters, Sarah Coleman and Tootsie Dawn Strickland Uehling.
Due to his...
Ulysses Samayoa
Jun 6, 2024
Ulysses Samayoa 25, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
Ulysses was born in Northridge, California to his parents Victor and Lorena on July 24, 1998. He was a graduate of Cooper High School...
Dora Springer
Jun 6, 2024
When she was just a little girl in the springtime, she danced among the wildflowers at the Messbox down at the farm in Robert Lee. Born February 27,1928 in Cedarvale, New Mexico to Marlin Jacob Richardson and wife Annie Myrtle, she was a blessing to her parents and siblings. She was class valedictorian in 1945 and met and married the...
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