Obituaries

Luis Picot

Jul 6, 2023

LUIS PEREZ PICOT

Luis Perez Picot passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 13, 1944 in Havana, Cuba. Luis came to the United States in 1962 at the age of 17.

Because he was a minor the Department of Health, Education and Welfare assigned him foster parents.

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Margie Selden

Jun 29, 2023

Margie Aleene Selden, aged 88, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. Born on January 18, 1935, in Houston, Texas, Margie was a cherished daughter of Burnel and Aleene Selden. In 1944, her family relocated from Houston to Abilene. Margie received her education at Abilene High School, graduating with the Class of 1957. Determined to broaden her...

James Ryan

Jun 27, 2023

James Ray Ryan Sr., lovingly known as Jim to his friends, was born on November 8, 1948, in Salem, Illinois. He was a beloved son, devoted father, and a true family man who loved his kin with all his heart. Jim's life was a testament to love, sacrifice, and dedication. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM on...

Wilford Noack

Jun 25, 2023

Wilford W. Noack, long-time Abilene resident, passed away on June 25, 2023, in Horseshoe Bay, TX. He was just 5 weeks shy of his 95th birthday. He was born on July 27, 1928, in Shackelford County TX to Willie & Frieda Noack. He attended public schools in Albany TX. Wilford proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, drafted...

David Simoes

Jun 24, 2023

David Simoes, born on April 28, 1958, in Miami, Florida (Homestead AFB), passed away on June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. In his final weeks, David found solace and joy in the company of his family, cherishing every moment, including a heartfelt Father's Day celebration with a special seafood meal prepared by his children.

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Thomas Evans

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Henry Evans Jr., passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023,. Born on November 19, 1928, in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Thomas Sr. and Annie Evans. His early years were shaped by the hardships his family faced after his father, a dedicated coal miner, tragically passed away in 1945, leaving his mother to raise several young...

Christopher Wade Dwigans

Jun 21, 2023

Christopher "Wade" Dwigans, 52, of Abilene, Tx, went to be with the Lord in his home on June 21, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Wade was born on September 7, 1970, to Christopher Lee Dwigans and Melody Lynn Phillips in Noblesville, IN. After Wade graduated from Odessa High School in 1989, he went on to study Respiratory Theory...

Benerando Coronado

Jun 20, 2023

Benerando "Bene'" Cruz Coronado, 84, of Abilene, Texas passed away peacefully on June 20 2023, with family by his side. Bene' was born in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico to Benerando Coronado and Herlinda Cruz Coronado on October 2, 1938. Bene' was the middle child of five siblings and the oldest male. Bene' and his family lost their father at a...

Edna Turner

Jun 18, 2023

Edna Irene Turner, 80, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1943, to James and Molly Brunson in Crane, Texas.

Edna met her husband Raymond in April of 1957, and they became pen pals. After going their separate ways, they reconnected 9 years later. Raymond knew he could not lose Edna...

Mason Wilson

Jun 18, 2023

Mason Glenn Wilson, of Trent, Tx, Passed away June 18th at UMC in Lubbock. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel in Abilene, Tx. Mason was born July 14, 1998, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Herbert C. and Dana D. Wilson. He joined his dad Herbert in Heaven on Father's...

Chong Ivester

Jun 16, 2023

Chong Cha Ivester, 83 of Abilene, Texas, passed away on June 16th, 2023. Chong was born on September 17th, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea, the eldest of 6 children. Growing up she was always very ambitious and loved learning. While in South Korea she obtained a schooling certificate for Secretarial Administration. Shortly after, she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and...

Billie Strickland

Jun 16, 2023

Billie Jean Strickland December 23, 1934- April 16, 2023 Billie Jean Nations Strickland's life ended after a brief hospital stay in Fort Worth Texas on Friday April 16, 2023. The doctors and nurses, aides, and chaplains who cared for her in these last days were impressed with her kindness toward them despite the pain she was in. Billie Jean...

Barbara Jones

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara R. Jones, of Abilene, Tx, formerly of Ruidoso Downs, NM, and Sweetwater, Tx, passed away on June 13, 2023. A visitation will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:00am. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am with burial following at Elmwood Memorial Park. She is preceded in...

Lanado Maldonado

Jun 12, 2023

Lanado "Lee" Maldonado age 58 of Abilene, Texas passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at home in Abilene, Texas. Lanado "Lee" Maldonado was born on July 10, 1964 in Altus, Oklahoma to his parents, Cruz and Mary Maldonado. Lee married his love, Annabelle on February 16, 2002 and enjoyed over 21 years of marriage. Lee grew up learning and working...

Gary Thompson

Jun 11, 2023

Gary Lee Thompson, of Tuscola, TX, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on August 30, 1939 to Robert and Eleanor Thompson in Houston Heights. He was baptized as a boy, beginning a life of earnest faith that was his distinguishing characteristic to all who knew him. After graduation, he served...

James Lanford

Jun 11, 2023

James Mortiz Lanford, a man of unwavering strength, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 87. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and love that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, at...

Mary Constance "Connie" Wright

Jun 7, 2023

Mary Constance ‘Connie’ Wright, age 79, of Abilene passed away peacefully on June 7, with the love of her life, Raymond Uranga, by her side.

Connie was born on January 15th, 1944. She graduated from Abilene Cooper High School in 1962 and went on to spend decades working in the insurance industry.  Connie worked at CBS Insurance...

W.L. Stem, Jr.

Jun 5, 2023

W.L. (Dub) Stem, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born and raised in Wylie, Texas, and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. After graduating from Wylie High School in 1947, Dub pursued higher education at Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas. However, in 1950, he...

Brently Irvin

Jun 5, 2023

Brently Clyde Irvin, passed away on the 5th of June at the age of 61 in Abilene, TX. Brently was born on April 3, 1962 and grew up in Albany, TX. He was known for his ability to master a variety of skills. Brently's clever one-liners and unique sense of humor could brighten anyone's day. His passion for music...

Edward Pedroza

Jun 2, 2023

Edward Pedroza Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully to the sounds of his favorite music on June 2, 2023, at the age of 58. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 south. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM...