Janie Garcia
Mar 16, 2026
Janie Garcia, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness, warmth, and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Janie was a devoted wife to her husband, Ben Garcia, whom she married on May 8, 1998.
She is preceded in death by her brother...
Don C Rogers
Mar 16, 2026
Don Charles Rogers was born on September 9, 1940, to Dale and Jewell (Floyd) Rogers, in Ada, OK, as a member of the Choctaw Nation, and passed from this life to his home in glory on Monday, March 16 at 6:27 pm at the age of 85 years. After Don's mother passed away, Dale married Ester, who was Don's stepmother...
Adelaida Moreno
Mar 15, 2026
Adelaida Moreno, 79, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. Adelaida was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 19, 1947.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday March 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South Abilene, Texas. A rosary will follow at 7:00 PM. A funeral service...
Stephen Gary Cates
Mar 12, 2026
Steve was born on January 5, 1947, to the Reverend T. Gerald Cates and Jeanette Cates. He grew up in Abilene and attended Cooper High School, graduating in 1965. He then continued his education at Hardin–Simmons University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and English in 1970. During his time at HSU, Steve participated in the...
Guadalupe Garcia
Mar 8, 2026
Guadalupe Garcia, a beloved husband, father, and lifelong resident of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 8, 2026. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Isabel Garcia, and his cherished children, Lupita Hobbs, Irene Garcia, Lucy Figuieras, Corina Rodriguez, Guadalupe Garcia, Francise Reyes Garcia, and Pablo Hernandez. Guadalupe was deeply proud of his growing family, which includes...
Lisa Sawyers
Mar 6, 2026
Lisa Sawyers, 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 6, 2026. Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 HWY 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606, on March 13, 2026, at 10:00 am. A reception will follow at Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Lisa's life and...
Linda Leigh Reynolds
Mar 4, 2026
Linda Leigh Reynolds, 84, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2026, with Jackie, her beloved husband and best friend, by her side.
Linda was born on April 15, 1941, in Mexia, Texas, to L.J. and Jessie B. Ward. She grew up surrounded by a close and caring family, and she carried that spirit with her...
Patrick Sigala
Mar 3, 2026
Patrick Sigala was born on September 13, 1964, in Abilene, Texas, to Paul and Maria Sigala. A proud Abilene native, Patrick graduated from Abilene High School and, shortly after, began what would become a 42-year career with R.E. Janes Gravel Company, later known as Martin Marietta Materials. His strong work ethic and loyalty carried him all the way to retirement.
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Marvin Lester Jarratt
Mar 2, 2026
Marvin Lester Jarratt passed away leaving behind a life defined by faith, hard work, and involvement in his community. He was born on May 5, 1941 in San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1959 and briefly attended San Angelo College (now Angelo State University). Marvin served his country for 3 years in the US...
Johnnie J Freeman
Mar 1, 2026
Johnnie June Freeman, 71, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home in Abilene, TX.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 5, 2026 at Texas Veterans Cemetery, directed by Elmwood Funeral Home.
Born September 7, 1954 in San Angelo, Texas was the daughter of late Troy and Thelma (Holland) Eaton. She married Nolan Freeman on November...
Bobby Joe Early
Feb 28, 2026
Bobby Joe "BJ" EarlyBobby Joe Early, 35, was called home by the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home in Abilene, TX with his wife.Funeral Service will be Saturday March 14, 2026 at 10:00am at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Visitation, Friday March 13, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Burial at Abilene City Cemetery,...
Edward Thomason
Feb 26, 2026
Edward "Eddie" Thomason, 67, passed away on Thursday, February 26,2026 in Abilene, Texas.
He was born in Abilene, TX on October 10, 1958, to his father Pastel Delano Thomason and his mother Artia Frances Staggs. Edward, a proud graduate of Cooper High School, transitioned from this life leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and unwavering faith. He started...
Marizsa Maldonado Arrazola
Feb 25, 2026
Marizsa Maldonado Arrazola, 28, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 25, 2026. Marizsa fought cancer with courage and grace. She was born on July 15, 1997, in Abilene, TX, to Gumaro Sr. and Viky Maldonado Arrazola. She graduated from Abilene High School in 2015 and worked at the Abilene State Supported Living Center for 8.5 years. She...
Connie A Leetsch
Feb 24, 2026
Connie A. Leetsch, 94, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2026,...
Wayford Young
Feb 24, 2026
Wayford Young also known as "Big Bubba" or "Uncle Way" was born April 25, 1934, in Clarksville, Texas to Herbert Young and Mae Susie Turner.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am at King Soloman Baptist Church 1050 Minda Street, Abilene, Texas, Visitation Monday March 2, 2026 at Elmwood Memorial Park 5750 Hwy 277 South and Graveside...
Serva Dan Serna Cuesta
Feb 22, 2026
Serva Dan Cuesta (Vita), 88, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Serva was born on October 23, 1937, in Tantoyuca, Veracruz, Mexico, to Fulgencio Serna and Petra Meraz. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. Serva found great joy in life's simple blessings. She loved crafts,...
David Loftis
Feb 22, 2026
David Wayne Loftis, lovingly known as Uncle Dave, of Breckenridge passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 69. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.David was born January 5, 1957 in Graham, Texas to Jeff and Pearl Loftis. David grew up in Breckenridge and...
Frances Calderon
Feb 21, 2026
Frances Calderon, 79, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, at St....
Terry John Torregrossa
Feb 21, 2026
Terry John Torregrossa, 52, passed away on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. A visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, March 3rd at Elmwood Funeral Home in Abilene, Texas. The service will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, March 4th at Elmwood Funeral Home's Chapel, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX.
Terry was born in Abilene, Texas, on November...
Hannelore E. Smith
Feb 20, 2026
Hannelore "Erica" Smith, 86 of Abilene, passed away on February 20, 2026,surrounded by the love of her family.Hannelore was born on July 5, 1939, in Germany . A cherished wife, mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her beloved Husband Louis Smith her daughter, Connie Cunningham, son Steven Smith and Eric Crawford and grandchildren Sarah, Jessica and Aryne.Hannelore was a dedicated...
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