Obituaries

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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Mar 2, 2026

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...

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.Bobby was born October 3, 1990 in Abilene, TX. He was a God fearing man who loved the Lord. He was family-oriented and loved spending time with his family and friends on his mom’s front...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Feb 18, 2026

Catalina Garza Auses, 92, of Sonora, Texas, passed away at 11:22 am on 02/18/2026 in Abilene, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a Rosary ceremony from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, located at 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606.The funeral service will take place...

Feb 17, 2026

Bradley Allen Wilcox was born in Abilene, TX on September 17, 1981, to Steve and Sara Wilcox He died at home on February 17, 2026.

Brad graduated from Abilene High School in 2000; he served in the navy as a sonar tech. He was stationed in Japan.

Brad loved music, playing the guitar, and going to Concerts. He even got to meet...

Feb 16, 2026

Oretha Sweed Jordan, loving mother and wife, received her crown on February 16, 2026 surrounded by her family.

First Lady Oretha Jordan was born on December 6, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to George Sweed, Sr and Deborah Rasberry and raised in Coleman, Texas with her siblings by their grandmother Lucy Julia Richardson. Oretha was always a sweet, loving, determined and...

Feb 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patsie Jo [Bell] Mansker-ReedPatsie Jo Mansker-Reed [nee Bell], 93, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to those dear to her.

Born April 18, 1932, in the small town of Sabanno, Texas. Patsie is the daughter of John and Flossie...

Feb 15, 2026

Larry Casillas Chavez, 78, passed away peacefully at home on February 15 in Abilene, Texas.



Larry was born in Los Angeles, California in 1948, but before he was a year old, his family relocated to Abilene, Texas where he would remain for the next 77 years of his life. It was in Abilene that he built a life rooted in family,...

Feb 15, 2026

On a beautiful July day in 1929, in Canute, Oklahoma, Leroy King was born to Lawrence and Anne King. From the very beginning, his life would be marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep love for God, country, and family.

Leroy attended school in the Mayfield and Sweetwater, Oklahoma districts, where he developed a strong work ethic and...

Feb 13, 2026

Ruby Mae Redman, 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. A funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

Ruby was born on March 9, 1934, in Lawn, Texas, to Ray and Hollis Workman. She married...