Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marcela Serrano, who went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2023, at the young age of 33. A visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 11:00...

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Parker Wayne Daniel, who left this world far too soon at the young age of 20. Parker was born on November 21, 2002 in Odessa, Texas and passed away on April 25, 2023, going to be with his Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM on...

Apr 23, 2023

Robert Ayala, 68, passed away on Sunday April 23, 2023. A visitation will be held 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas....

Apr 22, 2023

Von Randall Harris passed away in Abilene, TX on April 22, 2023, after a hard- fought cancer battle. He was 63. Born second son of Von Weldon Harris and Lometa June (Young) Harris. He was a native Texan, Proud SF Eagle, and 1978 Graduate from Sanford-Fritch High School. He obtained a degree in Business Administration from Amber University; but he...

Apr 14, 2023

Shirlene Deion Martin McCormick Haley, known to many as "Angel," passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Angel was born on April 1, 1950, and was a graduate of Muleshoe High School and Cisco Junior College, where she earned her Business Degree.

Apr 14, 2023

Elton Lynn Jonas, 68, passed away on April 14, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277...

Apr 10, 2023

James Gerard Borgerding, 62, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. He was born November 10, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Mary Borgerding. He enjoyed music, tinkering with cars, and could fix anything. James was a Cleveland Browns fan. Above all he loved his family and leaves a legacy of love and hard work for...

Apr 5, 2023

Raquel Degollado Castillo, 33, passed away, after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The rosary will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral mass will be 10:00 AM, on Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Vincent 2525...

Mar 31, 2023

Juan "John" Silvas DeLeon was born April 5, 1940, to parents Brijido DeLeon and Juanita Silvas DeLeon, in Robstown, Texas. John left this world all too soon on March 31, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:00 AM, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Tx. When John was 19,...

Mar 30, 2023

Bobby Lee Couch, 77 passed away in Abilene, Texas on March 30, 2023. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, officiated by Larry Fitzgerald....

Mar 28, 2023

Our loving mother, Henricetta Tamez, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM. Henricetta was born on August 17, 1954, in Temple, Texas, to...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert L. Linder (Bob) passed away March 25, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. He was 91 years old. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Elmwood Funeral Chapel at 5750 Highway 277 South. Bob was born December 15, 1931 to William and Beulah Linder in Las Cruces, New Mexico. His...

Mar 21, 2023

Leray Scifres, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 of natural causes at his home in Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be officiated by Rev. John Whitten II on Friday, March 31st at 2:00 pm. in the Elmwood Funeral Home chapel, 5750 US 277 Abilene, Texas 79606 with burial to follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday,...

Mar 20, 2023

Jack Duncan has Gone West. He passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, in Abilene, Texas at 87 years old. Jack was born on April 24, 1935, in Glendale, California, to Paul and Josephine Duncan. He married Ramona Duncan on October 22, 1978, in Las Vegas, NV. They were blessed with an adventurous 44 years of marriage. Jack retired from the...

Mar 19, 2023

Amanda Thompson of Abilene, Texas passed away on Mar 19, 2023.

Mar 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Markley of Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born March 11, 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Perry and Germaine Sacksteder. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and often played these roles for many others in need that crossed her path. She first married Bruce...

Mar 18, 2023

Bobbie Deanna Wilkerson Owens, of Clyde Texas, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023 in Abilene, Texas. Visitation for the family and friends will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Highway 277 South, in Abilene, Texas from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on...

Mar 16, 2023

Kenneth Ray Roberts, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home with his devoted wife, two sisters-in-law and his niece by his side. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy. 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023...

Mar 13, 2023

This March 13, 2023, Mary Borrego, passed away from natural causes at the age of 47.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Mary on July 26, 1975, a day the world became a little brighter. Mary lived a full and warm life filled with love, faith, hope, joy, happiness, and kindness. She will be fondly remembered,...

Mar 11, 2023

Richard K. Spiegel was born in Waterloo, Iowa on July 14, 1940 to Dolores and Richard K. Spiegel, Sr. He was reunited with them on March 11, 2023 at the age of 82. He was also reunited with the love of his life, Dorothy Bland Spiegel to whom he was married for 46 years, and his beloved brother, Larry...