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Eugene “Turtle” Ray Loyd, of Waxahachie, Texas went home to Jesus on June 12, 2019 at the age of 90. Eugene was born on August 22, 1928 to the late Henry and Jewel Loyd in Forreston, Texas. He attended Forreston Public School where enjoyed playing for the Forreston Tigers basketball team.  He lived his entire life in the Nash-Forreston area. After he graduated high school, he joined the Army and was stationed in Korea. He then met and married his loving wife, Molly. They...

Eluvina C. Bernal passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Waxahachie, Texas on July 27, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Sarah Castellanos, her sister Rebecca Anguiano and brother Hector Castellanos, as well as her son Arthur Valadez, daughter Delores Valadez grandson Sweep P Castellanos and great grandson Bentley Castellanos. She is survived by her daughters Sylvia Rodriguez and Renee Herdandez, sons Louis Valadez and Pete...

Augustine Rascon Jr., 70 years old, of Waxahachie, TX passed into everlasting life on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. He was born to parents Augustine Rascon Sr. and Angelita "Lily" Garza Rascon, on August 10th, 1948 in Seminole, TX.  Augustine, also known as "Junior", served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, January 1969 to January 1971 (SGT E-5) , a part of the 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles").  He was honorably awarded National Defense...

Hayes Jackson Goehring was born on Thursday, June 6, 2019 and passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2 days old.  Hayes was the answer to his mommy and daddy’s prayers, and they awaited his arrival with joy.  He was absolutely perfect in every way.  He was loved and cherished beyond measure for his short life and he brought insurmountable joy to everyone around him.  He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Hayes is survived by his...

Utah Finley Hogue, age 68, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Park Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in DeSoto, Texas. Utah was born June 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Sammie Loyd Hogue and Rosa Etta Arnold. He is survived by his daughter Brandy Schlegel and son Kenneth Hogue.  He is also survived by brothers, Danny Arnold, and Loyd Hogue, Jr. and sister-in-law Kay Hogue, and two grandchildren Jenna Schlegel, and Shyenne Marlar. He is preceded in death by his parents Sammie Loyd...

Patrick “Pat” Koennecke, loving father, husband, and longtime Waxahachie resident passed away June 7, 2019.  He was born in Kerrville on June 30, 1957, to Volker and Mary Koennecke. Pat attended high school in Waxahachie and graduated in 1975.  He worked for Cardinal CG in Waxahachie for fifteen years until going on disability for pancreatic cancer in 2018. Pat took great pride in having the most beautiful yard in the neighborhood, and he and Jan were featured seated...

Our beloved, Anthony Godinez, went to rejoice with angels in the Divine presence of our Heavenly Father. While on this earth, Anthony was a bright star whose shine will never leave our sight nor our hearts. Born on January 31st of 1983 in Oceanside, CA., Anthony will always be for his wife, her beloved Californian boy. As for his family and friends, Anthony will always be an example of excellence, joy, sincerity and love. Anthony was a successful Welding Engineer, a Ferris Bulldog, a...

Michael Kerry, age 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 29, 2019. He was born April 25, 1939 to Esmay and Isabel (Bynog) Kerry in Cloutierville, Louisiana. He and his wife Qretta Long Kerry were married January 24, 1960 and moved to Texas that same year. They loved life together and raised seven children. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. Michael worked for Dallas Building and Repair, a general contractor, for 40 years. He had pride in his work and loved what he did....

Randy S. Duckett age 65 passed away May 28, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas. Randy attended Waxahachie Schools. He worked for C.A. Wilsons, Leon Duckett and Sons Plumbing and became a Master Plumber in 1983. In 1989 he opened his plumbing business Area Wide Plumbing, which he ran until becoming disabled and his two sons then took over the business. Randy loved hunting, fishing, camping and going to the casinos. Randy was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Maxine Duckett and brother...

Glenna May Biggs Rominger Sonnenberg, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, May 27 at her home in Waxahachie. She was a daughter, mother, friend and "Mimi" to many. Glenna was born July 21, 1941, to Bill and Hazel Ross Biggs. She later married the late Bobby Joe Rominger on Nov. 6, 1959. Glenna and Bobby owned and operated The 1879 Townhouse Restuarant on the historic downtown Waxahachie square for 12 years and before his passing on Jan. 31, 1992. Following his passing,...