Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Edward Dean Wuerflein, 83, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Bonnie, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Abilene, Texas. A birthday celebration will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South.  A funeral service will be held 12:30 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 in...

Mar 16, 2022

Betty Marie Pierce, aged 80 of Abilene passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born to her late parents James William Burnam and Vivian Marie Burnam on August 16, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas. Betty was a housewife who raised her four boys on Miliary bases across the country. In her free time, she taught free-hand ceramic painting...

Mar 12, 2022

Rosita Jimenez Moreno, 73, of Abilene passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Abilene.

A visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022,...

Mar 7, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" Henry Trinkner,73, of Abilene, TX, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7,2022 in Abilene with his loving family by his side. Tommy was born on April 24, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Major Henry George Trinkner US Army (Ret.) and Josephine Dorothy Danhueser Trinkner. He graduated from McMurry University with a bachelor's degree in Business...

Mar 6, 2022

Abdon "Chucho" Garcia Sena passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Abdon was born on July 30, 1936, in Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Encarnacion Sena and Maria del Refugio Garcia. He immigrated to the United States at a very young age, eventually settling permanently and becoming a U.S. citizen. His occupation as a forklift driver took him to several...

Mar 5, 2022

Prya (Dhunna) Tweedie, aged 40, loving daughter of Mr & Mrs Dhunna, mother of Karishma Tweedie and adoring wife to husband Bryan Russell Tweedie, passed away on the 5th  of March 2022 after a courageous battle against COVID. Prya was born in the city of Leeds, in the north of England on 28th June 1981. She grew up surrounded...

Mar 5, 2022

Laura Elizabeth Holland died unexpectedly on March 5, 2022, after a twelve year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.  She was 69 years old.

Laura was born on May 25, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Eugene and Jean Davidson.  She was greeted by three older siblings: Dee Ann, Neil, and Mark.  The family soon relocated to Abernathy, Texas,...

Mar 5, 2022

Maria Estela Zertuche, 75, of Abilene, TX passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Abilene, TX. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 6:00 PM with a rosary following from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 9,...

Mar 3, 2022

Karen Dean Pilgrim passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2022, in Abilene, TX.

Karen was born on April 20, 1948, in Tahoka, TX to the late Barron Cave and Samie Cunniff Cave. She married Randy Pilgrim on May 22, 1978, in San Angelo, TX. Karen worked many years helping others with drug and alcohol abuse. She later...

Mar 3, 2022

Kimberly Jane Lanford, 40, of Buffalo Gap passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Buffalo Gap. Kimberly was born on November 7, 1981, in Abilene, TX to David Oliver Shiflet and Rachel Rosenthal. She married James Christopher "Chris" Lanford on May 25, 2018. Kimberly enjoyed photography, shopping, doing hair and makeup. She also loved helping others and will be...

Feb 28, 2022

Rosalinda B Rodriguez, 67, of Abilene passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, in Abilene.

A prayer service followed by visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March...

Feb 26, 2022

Juanita Martinez Garcia Dooley passed away February 26th, 2022.  She was 84 years old.  Although her family is in great mourning we know that she is now in a greater place and was ready. We will miss her smile, laughter, great curiosity for life, her hugs and “I love you”.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 26, 2022

David Taylor Pack, devoted husband, adoring father and loving brother and uncle, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Abilene, Texas at the age of 65. He was joined at the gates of Heaven by his parents, Margery and Bill Pack, and his nephew, Jason DeLecour.  He is survived by his wife, Angie and daughter, Shauna, of Abilene; sister’s-in-law, Darlene Ringo...

Feb 25, 2022

Shirley “Shirme” Jean Cornelius, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1929 to Ray and Doris (Vallier) Chamberlain in San Diego, California. She lived an adventurous life as a young girl. She grew up all over Texas as the daughter of a Border Patrol Officer.

Her...

Feb 23, 2022

Grace Lee Ann Clark, born on December 30, 2021, to Alexander Clark and Felisha Harris went to be with the Lord after a valiant fight against spina bifida and severe hydro cephalous on February 23, 2022, in Fort Worth. Her short time with her family will be deeply cherished and the memory of her kept alive forever. Grace is survived...

Feb 22, 2022

Jose (Joe) Lino DeLaCruz Jr 74, of Abilene passed away Tuesday February 22, 2022, in Abilene. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 837 Jeanette, Abilene, TX 79602. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Elmwood...

Feb 21, 2022

Catarino Quintanilla Navarro Sr., 78. passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.  A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.

Catarino was born February 7, 1944 to Sotero and Gerarda Navarro in San Antonio, Texas. In his younger years...

Feb 19, 2022

Sharon Sue Reid, 62, of Abilene, TX, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Abilene, TX. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. Visitation will be held Monday, February 21, 2022, at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center. Sharon was born on September...

Feb 16, 2022

Donald “Don” Edward Block, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Don had many passions, especially things made with his hands. An avid photographer, maker of model planes, amazing home chef, model train enthusiast,...

Feb 13, 2022

Willie Alice Green, 81, beloved mother, was called to her eternal home on February 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Hawley Cemetery in Hawley, Texas. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 US HWY...