All Obituaries

Bernabi Mendoza Sr., 75, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Abilene, Texas to Willie Mendoza Sr. and Eva Juarez. On July 25, 1969 he married the love of his life, Esperanza Lopez. They were inseparable for over 50 years and held hands until the very end. Bernabi worked for the Abilene Independent School District for 34 years and the City of Abilene for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Esperanza...

Vonay Davis, 83, beloved husband, father, Papaw, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2019. He was born on August 8, 1935, in Haskell County, born to T.F. and Bessie Davis. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue Davis, his son Nicky Davis and wife Darla, his daughter Kristi Allyn and husband Eddy, 8 grandchildren, Kasey Davis, Tike Davis, Coby Davis, Saegan Allyn Davis, Tiffany Davis Smith, Rowdy Davis, Misty Davis Couch, Landry Allyn, 9 Great...

Mark Wayne Warren passed away June 14, 2019 in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Mark was born February 18, 1966 to Don and Sandy Warren in Honolulu Hawaii. He attended and graduated High School in 1984. Mark started making jewelry right out of high school and later going on to own his own business named Gold Design. He finished his career working at Fanous Jewelers. Mark owned his own recording studio and had a beautiful singing voice....

Ascencion “Chona” Hernandez, 93, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Abilene. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 5 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary and Wake at 6 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10 AM at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Chona was born on May 13, 1926 in Pecos, Texas to the late Francisco Perez and Rafaela Ybarra Perez. She...

Donna Mae Franklin McMinn, 82, was called to her eternal home Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Private graveside to be held at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 12 from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. Donna was born December 17, 1936, in Pampa, Texas, where she was raised and where she graduated from high school. She graduated with a...

Alma J Rowen passed away June 8, 2019. A visitation will be 10:00 AM, Thursday June 13, 2019 at New Light Baptist Church, 518 North 6th Street. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Alma was born December 16, 1928. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and gardening. After 30 years of service Alma retired from Abilene State School. She was a faithful member of New Light Baptist Church for 63 years. While at...

Maria Delia Barrera, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Abilene. A private service will be held at a later date. Delia was born on June 14, 1936 in Abilene, Texas to the late Donaciano Flores and Calletana Chia Flores. She married Martin Barrera on August 7, 1953 in Abilene, Texas. Delia retired from Hendrick Hospital after 32 years working in the nursery. She was a Catholic and will be dearly missed by her friends and family.  Delia is survived by her loving husband of 65 years,...

Mary Rose Jimenez Romero, 57, of Abilene passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2019, surrounded by family in Abilene. A funeral mass will be held Monday, June 10, 2019, at 11 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Abilene City Cemetery. A visitation and rosary will be held Sunday, June 9 from 6 to 8 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Mary was born on June 11, 1961, in Hondo, Texas to Marcos and Julia Sauceda Jimenez. She worked for many years as a CNA at Hendricks...

On Sunday, June 2, 2019 Michael Click passed away. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday June 8, 2019 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Michael was born on March 14, 1953.  He worked in restaurant management and later went on to work IT in the restaurant industry. Michael enjoyed wood working, scuba diving, and knife making. Above all Michael was a great father, son, brother and friend. He is preceded in death by his father, Mike Wiliams. Michael is...

Bernice Padilla, 83, beloved Mother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on June 1, 2019. She entered this world on September 18,1935, in Gary Indiana, born to Frank and Bernice Millington. She is survived by her husband, Bernabe "Bernie" Padilla; sister, Fran Warren; daughters, Terry Groban (Jeff) and Karen Brock; grandchildren, Reed (Melissa) and Ryan Hills; and great grandchild, Judah Hills. Bernice was a U.S. Air Force Civil Service employee for forty years in the United...