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Dr. Gary Zeplin of Leander, Texas, died May 26, 2023. He graduated from Victoria High School and continued his education at Texas Lutheran University, eventually earning his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston. Gary served over 24 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Gary was a passionate educator and served students and their families as a middle school teacher, special education counselor, elementary school principal, high school counselor, and central office administrator. He also served as an adjunct professor of graduate students at the University of Houston-Victoria, the University of St. Thomas, and Concordia University. Gary cared for and...

Maria Luisa Contreras de Lafuente, "Marilu" to her friends, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Cedar Park, Texas on May 7, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1933, the second of four children, to Rolando Contreras & Maria Luisa Gonzalez de Contreras in San Salvador, El Salvador. Early in life, she moved with her parents to the port of Tampico, Mexico and it is here where she met Jorge de Lafuente Delgado, the man who would be her husband for 46 years. In 1973, she left Mexico to follow her husband to Los Angeles where he was posted by PEMEX as a consular commercial attach?. Interestingly, they brought along their children, Jorge and Emma, then aged six and five,...

William "Bill" Jay Dean, Jr. of Leander, Texas passed away on January 19, 2022 at the age of 97. He was born on September 7, 1924 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to parents Jay and Margie (Miller) Dean. The Dean family moved to Tulsa where Mr. Dean, at age 10, started his clarinet studies and continued the lessons until he graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1942. He then enrolled in Baylor University in Waco, but only stayed for one semester as he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with the 80th Division -3rd Army in Europe from 1943-1945 and received a Purple Heart. In 1945-1946, he joined the Seventh Army Headquarters Band in Heidelberg, Germany and played at General George...

Kenneth John Harrison, 81, of Cedar Park, Texas, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2021, from natural causes. Known to many as Harry or Bucky, Ken was born on September 22, 1939, to Kenneth Cecil and Jeanette Ruth (Bauer) in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He grew up in Wisconsin Dells and attended Wisconsin Dells High School, where he ran track and played football and basketball. After graduating in 1959, he briefly attended the University of Wisconsin before joining the Navy. During his time in the Navy, Ken served proudly on the USS Lexington and trained in aviation electronics. After his discharge from the Navy in 1962, Ken settled in Corpus Christi, Texas, and worked in the oil industry for...

Jennifer Jean Bly Askew, 74, of Odessa passed away November 19, 2020. Jennifer was born in Brownwood, TX to William "Bill" E. Bly and Anita Drury on December 9, 1945. She attended Tarleton State University, where she met her husband Larry Askew. They married on September 4, 1966. She and Larry moved to and lived on a farm in Greenville, TX. Jennifer graduated from East Texas State University with a degree in Home Economics. In 1977, Larry and Jennifer moved to Odessa, TX. Jennifer later earned her teacher certification and taught in ECISD at Burleson and then Ireland Elementary until she retired in May of 2006. Upon retirement, Jennifer enjoyed gardening, crafting, playing Bunco, and...

Former Denton resident, Barry Ralph Walters, with his family at his side, passed with peace into God's loving arms on November 4, 2020. Barry's love for music was evident at an early age, displaying a mastery for the saxophone and clarinet. During his high school years at Kimball High School, Dallas, Texas, in addition to being a member of the marching band and drum major, he was also in the school jazz band and a member of the Velvet Tones, a popular dance band. Barry was also the recipient of a music scholarship with honorable mention to the prestigious Interlochen Summer Arts Camp where he performed with young musicians from all over the world. Following his graduation from North...

Homer Lee Rocha, 56, of Cedar Park Texas, gained his angel wings on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 after a difficult battle with Covid-19. Homer was larger than life in many ways: his personality, humor, wittiness, and charm. He was a jokester who always had a quick comeback at the ready. If you were a friend of Homer's, he considered you family and likely had a nickname for you. He would do anything to help his family & friends in a time of need. Homer was born October 3, 1963, in Lubbock Texas and raised in the surrounding area. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1982 and remained close to many classmates and childhood friends throughout his life. Homer had a natural gift for...

Fred Adame Sr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and GREAT GRAND-father was called to eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a friend to all and stranger to none. He carried many titles throughout his life: leader, volunteer, Jack of all trades, caregiver, favorite brother-in-law, friend, confidant, favorite father-in-law, entrepreneur, patriarch.... Fred left an impression with everyone he met; it started with his smile and was carried on through his laughter and loyal friendship. Fred was born on December 5, 1946 and grew up in Lubbock, Texas as the first born son of Jesus and Estella Adame. He was one of 11 children and learned about...

Weston Guy Busing was born in Ft. Worth, TX on January 14, 1991. He grew up in Round Rock. On June 16, 2020, in Austin, surrounded by family and close friends, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after an 8-year battle with cancer. He attended Stony Point High School where he excelled in academics and was a leader of the Blue Crew. He was a proud Longhorn having graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a degree in Environmental Resource Management and a Certification in Business. He was a member and officer of Absolute Texxas and a lifetime member of Texas Exes. He was the founder and owner of a successful business, Woodshed Environmental. Weston was a lover of...

Paul Ray Modawell, 86, of Lago Vista, Texas, passed from this life into his heavenly home Sunday May 24, 2020. Paul was born in Crosbyton, Texas February 2, 1934 to parents John Henry and Myrtle Lou (Hinkle) Modawell. Paul's early life began while living on a farm and later moving into Lubbock, Texas. Paul attended various schools in Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1952. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1954 to 1956. While in the military, Paul served in Germany. After serving in the Army, Paul became a journeyman sheet metal worker and belonged to the Sheet Metal Workers International Union. Over the next fifty years, Paul...