Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Gerneva Dennis, 98, of Abilene, TX passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, in Abilene, TX.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Gerneva was born on April 19, 1923, in Tye, TX to the late Henry Foster and Dessie Lane Foster. She married Loren Dennis...

Dec 3, 2021

Paul Rudy Matta, 66, of Abilene passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 3, 2021. Paul was born in Houston, TX on July 9, 1955 to Rev. Frank M. Matta Sr. and Ascencion Briones Matta.

He grew up in a large family of 16. At an early age, Paul’s love for music was evident. He was in...

Dec 1, 2021

John "Randy" Randal Compere of Hurst, TX died Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, in Grapevine, TX after suffering a stroke. Randy was born in Abilene, TX on May 10th, 1954, to John and Johnnie Compere. The family moved throughout the country before finally settling down in Bowie, Md. As a young adult, Randy enjoyed his work at The Melwood Horticultural...

Nov 29, 2021

Rebecca "Beckie" Jane Stacy, 81, formerly of Abilene passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, in Katy, TX. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. A private interment will follow at Dressy Cemetery, Cross Plains, Texas. Visitation will be held...

Nov 28, 2021

Ruth Gonzalez Arauza was called to her heavenly home on November 28, 2021. She was surrounded by her family when she peacefully walked into the arms of Jesus. Ruth was born April 4, 1929 in Slaton, TX, to Eduardo Parras Gonzalez and Andrea Saenz Gonzalez. She began her career as hair stylist in 1949 at Lubbock Beauty College, Lubbock TX,...

Nov 28, 2021

Khalila Ali Taylor was born to Dorothy Brown and Leonard Taylor(Skooky) in Abilene, Texas on June 6, 1983. Unique fact about Khalila; she was born as a Twin with Muhammad Ali Taylor. Khalila shared an intense connection and a bond with Muhammed. They share a lifetime of memories together. Khalila attendant West Orange Stark's High School in Orange, Texas. She...

Nov 27, 2021

Oscar Zamora Abila passed away surrounded by beloved family on November 27, 2021 at the age of 68. A visitation will be held 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Pioneer...

Nov 21, 2021

JW Marr, 89, of Abilene, TX passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Abilene, TX.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. The service will be officiated by family friend...

Nov 19, 2021

Sonny Rosales, 47, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. A funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel.

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Nov 18, 2021

Bonnie  Wuerflein, 84, took the jet way and boarded her homebound flight to Heaven on Thursday, November 18, 2021. A visitation will be from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Sunday November 28, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will follow the visitation to begin at 5:00 PM. Immediately following the funeral service there will be a bon voyage party (celebration of life) held in the Elmwood Funeral Home...

Nov 18, 2021

Rusty Harris, 72, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Aspermont, Texas. A come and go celebration of life to share stories will be held 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, November 29, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Family Center, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.

Rusty was born June 1, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert...

Nov 16, 2021

Wanda J. Wright, 91, formerly of Abilene, TX passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Dallas, TX.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. A private interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Wanda...

Nov 10, 2021

Melba Ruth Wilson, 88, of Abilene, TX passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in Abilene TX. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX 79606. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 12:00...

Nov 8, 2021

Mary Frances Welch, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. Visitation will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. Frances was born on February...

Nov 8, 2021

Martha Jean “Granny” Breeding, 87, of Abilene passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, in Abilene.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 US HWY 277 S., Abilene, TX. Interment will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Granny was born on August 6, 1934,...

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Ann Quade Herbert, 85, of Abilene, TX passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Abilene, TX. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 79605. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM with a Rosary...

Nov 7, 2021

Anita Lara Jacques, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on November 7, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. Anita was born in Christoval, Texas on May 5, 1926 to Escolastico and Elisa Lara. She grew up on the Tweedy Ranch in Knickerbocker, Texas where her father worked as a ranch hand. Her days were filled with the joyful...

Nov 6, 2021

David Mendoza, 43, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Abilene. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with the rosary to begin at 7:00 PM Monday, November 8, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South.  A funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel....

Nov 4, 2021

Efren Hernandez, 69, passed away on November 4, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. A visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park....

Nov 1, 2021

Ang Heng of Abilene, Texas passed away on Nov 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.