She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on December 10, 1948 to the late Alphie and Mae Catherine Miller. Marjorie graduated from Hopewell-Loudon High School and received a degree in Spanish from Ohio Northern University. She received her master’s in library and information systems from the University of Texas at Austin. She was married to Enrique Martinez on January 27, 1972. They lived together in Mexico City and Ohio before relocating to the Kyle area 27 years ago. She served as the director of the Buda Public Library for 20 years. She had a passion for helping others and was a true teacher to many. She retired from the library in April 2010.

Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Enrique Martinez of Kyle; three sons, Gabriel and wife Jo An of Martindale, granddaughter Aissa; Patrick and wife Tricia of Kyle, granddaughters Sydney and Marley; and Brian and wife Annette of Austin, grandsons Enrique and Esteban; brothers Richard Miller and Michael Miller of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews of Mexico City and Ohio.

Family visitation was held Tuesday, July 27, at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle. Funeral mass was held Wednesday, July 28, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda. Burial followed at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale.

She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Ormand and husband Bill of Buda; grandsons Brad, Blake and wife Alonna, and Brent and fiancee Melissa Yarbrough; one son, Steve Munselle and wife Julie, grandsons Steven, Eric and wife Rebecca and granddaughter April. Also surviving are two brothers, Joe Shackelford, Al and wife Jan, and one sister, Wanda Kramer and husband Leonard along with numerous other family members and friends.

Doris worked at Montgomery Ward as Personnel Director for many years and later worked for the Hays CISD. She loved working with the staff and students. She loved to read, cook, enjoyed helping others and dearly loved her family. Doris was a fun-loving, devoted “Mimi” to her grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Driftwood Community Center on FM 150, behind the Driftwood Methodist Church.

Robert W. Keeney, 82, of Kyle passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010.

He was born and raised in Appalachia, VA. After moving to Brownsville, TX in 1977 he was plant manager of several manufacturing companies in Brownsville and Matamoros. He was also an active member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Walter Keeney. He is survived by wife Julia Keeney; his children, Carol Walborn and husband Robert Humphreys, David Keeney and wife Priscilla, Marilyn Goddin and husband John, Jane Dark and husband Phil, Mark Keeney, Kathleen Murray and husband Philip; grandchildren, Gina Page, Nathan Keeney, Jonathan Keeney, Jason Walborn, Jessica Walborn and Jack Murray; great grandchildren, Kayla Bollinger, Austin Walborn and Hayden Walborn.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle.

The family request contributions be made to Wesleyan at Scenic-West Wing, 2100 Scenic Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626.

Guadalupe Santos, age 40, of Kyle, Texas passed away on July 15, 2010.

He was born on July 13, 1970 in Mexico to parents, Rogelio Santos and Alicia Sandoval.

He is survived by his wife Monica; children, Julian, Pedro & Isabella; five sisters and three brothers.

He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. He will be greatly missed and will live in our hearts forever.

Funeral mass was July 21, 2010 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, TX. Interment followed at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca, TX.

Before working in Marion she served as principal of Wimberley Elementary and Green Elementary of Hays CISD after teaching kindergarten and first grade in Pasadena and Wimberley.

Whether a teacher or an administrator, she doggedly stood up for children, speaking on their behalf in the classroom as well as the courtroom. She consistently asked herself and her staff, “Is this the best thing we can do for this student?” Children always came first.

Husband, Robert Bernd Dittrich of Kyle, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Holly Dittrich of Fort Worth and Richard and Patty Dittrich of Kyle and the light of her life, granddaughter Rachel Dittrich of Kyle, survive her. Mother, Tennie Hale of San Marcos, also survives her. Surviving siblings and spouses are: Doretha and Bill Norville of Pasadena, Martha and Norman Brown of Dayton, Charles and Barbara Hale of Huntsville and Mary and Eddy Etheredge of Kyle. Nieces and nephews who survive her are: Nancy Brown Baker of Liberty, Dale Brown and Jo Brown Riley of Dayton, Robin Hale Moore of Blanco, Susan Brown Addington of Dayton, Lee Norville of Pasadena, Sarah Norville Ludeke of Deer Park, Laura Etheredge Sobczak of Rapid City, SD, Jeff Etheredge of Austin, Charla Hale Cobel of Parumph, NV and Chuck Hale of Houston.

Katherine was born October 23, 1949, in Marlin. The family lived on a farm between Marlin and Groesbeck until their father died in 1953, when they moved to San Marcos for their mother to finish college. Three years later they moved to Pasadena, where Katherine attended 12 years of public school, graduating from Pasadena High School. She received a B.S. in Education from Eastern New Mexico State and a M.Ed. from Southwest Texas State University.
High school sweethearts, Bernd and Katherine recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

A celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, July 6, at Buda United Methodist Church, where Katherine was a member. She will be buried in Morgan, a place where she enjoyed spending time on her mother’s family farm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CASA (casaforchildren.org) or the Methodist Children’s Home of Waco, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pat Hoffman. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Darlene (Valentic) Braitkrus of Kyle; children, Robert and Sheila (Crocker) Braitkrus, Mary (Braitkrus) and James Wood of Playa Vista, CA, Kristen Braitkrus and fiancé Nick LaLone of San Marcos; grandchildren, Aleksandra and Robert Braitkrus III, Milo and Lola Potter and Madilene Wood; and sister, Barbara Valentic of Buffalo, NY.
Recitation of Rosary and Mass was held Wednesday, June 30, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda.

The family request that contributions be made in honor of Robert E. Braitkrus Sr, to the Live Strong Bike Ride in Austin in October 2010 (Robert E. Braitkrus II will be riding in his honor) or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78759.

Lucille Osgood McCarley was born on December 11, 1928 in San Marcos, Texas to Samuel and Salvatrice Osgood, the sixth of seven children.   She grew up in San Marcos and also near Uhland on the Osgood family property.  She attended and graduated from San Marcos Baptist Academy, but remained a Catholic instilling that faith in her children.  She married William L. McCarley, Jr. of Dallas and then moved to Austin in 1950. She leaves behind a loving legacy and the memory of her passion for life.

She was also known for her love of roses, flamingos, the color pink and her red lipstick.  She worked as a homemaker most of her life, worked as a secretary for the Austin State Hospital and later at Dillard’s.  She also helped her husband with his own business, Bill’s Auto Service in the old Alamo Hotel Garage, then later on 6th Street next to the Roy Butler dealership in Austin.

Lucille McCarley had five children herself:  Sherry McCarley Wyatt, Carole Jean McCarley, Linda McCarley Lackey, Royce Craig McCarley – all surviving; and our late brother, Gary Brant McCarley.  She is also preceded in death by her three brothers, Charles Osgood, Samuel Osgood, and George Osgood; and her sister, Josephine Osgood Bannister.   She is also survived by her brother, John Kenneth Osgood and her sister, Hannah Osgood Williams;  son-in-law, Darrel Dewayne Wyatt; daughter-in-law, Carlene Riedel McCarley; grandsons, William Curtis Wyatt and Torin Brant McCarley; great grandchildren, Cherish Destiny Wyatt, Taylor McKenzie Wyatt and Dusty Ryan Wyatt; her step-grandchildren, Becky Wyatt Johnson and her husband, Jim Ed Johnson, and two children, Harlee and Hadley; and Dewanna Wyatt Meares, and her husband Greg Meares, and two children, Kristen and Kylee; and her many nieces and nephews who all loved their “Aunt Lucille”.

Our mother lived her life for her family through hard times and fun and prosperous times.   She will leave a void in our lives, but she will also leave us filled with many memories and the love she so generously gave us.  After her seven year battle with cancer, our hope and prayers are that our mother will have no more worry or pain in Heaven as our dear Lord’s promise to her is fulfilled.

Sara is survived by her companion, Leonardo Rivera; son, Edward L. Hernandez and wife, Gracie; daughter, Yvonne Constant; step-daughter, Yvonne Constant and husband, Martin; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Hector Gonzales and wife, Connie; sisters, Virginia Ott, Ginnie Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 28, at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Interment followed at Assumption Cemetery.

The Krause family lived in Buda for a number of years. Gary attended the Buda schools until the family’s move in 1964.

Father, Preston Krause and sister, Catherine Bachus, precede Gary in death.

He is survived by mother, Leta Krause of Austin; wife, Gail Krause of Austin; sister Jane Hallgren and husband Otto of Whitefish, Montana; daughter Tanya Randall and husband Matt of Hempstead Texas; son Adam Cody and wife Angela of Pflugerville; daughter Brandi Krause of Flatonia; daughter Cheyenne Krause of Austin; step-son Bryan Higginbotham of Austin and four grandchildren, Colton Randall, Mia Krause, Katie and Charlie Higginbotham; and by man’s best friend, Rosie.

Gary loved to travel and see new country. He loved all things mechanical from antique tractors to the latest military vehicles. Gary took great pride in the successes of those he loved. Those who go on without him will remember him dearly.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his name be sent to a charity of your choice.