Austin American-Statesman METRO STATE Monday, May 23, 2005 and Memorials Death notices and obituaries online at statesman.com/obituaries. Richard Dean Taylor, age 50 of Austin, died May 21, 2005. He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Mr.
Taylor worked in the construction field. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Frank Taylor. Survivors are his mother, Virginia Taylor; two brothers, Hap Taylor and James Taylor; and five sisters, Victoria Taylor, Virginia Buckley, Veronika Taylor, Judi Taylor Cantor, and Mary T. Henderson. The family will receive friends at Harrell Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor Family Cemetery in Dripping Springs. Arrangements are with Harrell Funeral Home, (512) 443-1366. Frederick Christopher Williams Frederick Christopher Williams, 51, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Friday, May 20, 2005.
He is survived by his son, Sam Williams of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Alexis Stern-Williams of Little Elm; parents, Dr. Ralph C. Williams, Jr. and Mary Williams of Santa Fe, NM; sisters, Cathy P. Williams of Albuquerque, NM, and Ann C.
Williams of Overland Park, KS; and brother, Michael T. Williams of Austin. Fred was born December 20, 1953. He attended Sandia High School and later one year at the University of Indiana on scholarship. He returned and completed his education at UNM.
Fred became proficient and fluent in Russian and visited the then Soviet Union with groups of young people on several occasions. He was very talented in music and musical composition and enjoyed many friends from all walks of life. After a terrible accident on the highway south of Isleta Pueblo, where he was walking his bike and struck by a hit-and-run driver, he was hospitalized for a grave injury to his left leg. Later he lost the leg to osteomyelitis. Fred developed acute renal failure years ago and had been on dialysis until shortly before his death.
He will always be fondly remembered by his family and wide circle of friends for his kindness, sense of humor, and bubbling joyful personality. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, in Albuquerque, NM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, 6001 Marble Ave. NE, Suite 7, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Frederick Christopher Williams will be kept in fond memory by his many friends in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona.
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Audiologist For Over 25 Years 444-8684 4403 Manchaca at Ben White Funerals and Memorials are paid announcements placed through Classified Advertising. For information, corrections or comment, please call 512-445-4005 or e-mail condolences may be placed with online death notices by visiting statesman.com/obituaries. Luis Ernesto Rodriguez Luis Ernesto Rodriguez passed away on Friday, May 20, 2005, in Austin, Texas. If one were to look up "Lover of Life" in a dictionary, you'd find his picture. The definition would read, Luis E.
Rodriguez: a beloved grandson, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. An adventurer, traveler, free spirit. Heflew with the eagles, swam with the dolphins, and ran with the gazelles. Luis was born July 26, 1955, in Del Rio, Texas. In 1971 he moved with his family to Austin.
Educated in the ways of the world by living life to its fullest. Extensive knowledge of the outdoors: camping on the Guadalupe, fishing the Devil's River, climbing pyramids in the Yucatan, snorkeling the Caribbean, tubing the San Felipe, trekking the Costa Rican jungles, forging the depths of the Copper Canyon, sunning on the beaches of La Isla de Mujeres, diving off the boards at Balmorhea. Extensive knowledge of the essence of the Austin spirit: the drums of Eeyore's, the floors of the Armadillo, the potholes on the road to Soap Creek, the chicken fried steaks of the Stallion, the stools of the Chili Parlor, the cool waters of Barton Springs, Antone's, the Samba of Carnival, Stubb's, Aqua Fest, Stars, the Pier, UT baseball, the Blues on the Green. Everyone who crossed his path was touched in one way or to know Luis was to love another. was our "international our friend, and our lives will never be quite the same.
His spirit will forever remain in out hearts. His smile and laugh forever in our memories. His love for life will forever serve as our inspiration for living. Forever yours, Maggie Sweeney, life-partner; Donato and Teresita Rodriguez, parents; Irene C. Cardwell, grandmother; Donato III, brother; Linda and Jim Donovan, sister and brother-in-law; Donnie, Javier, Jimmy, and Alex, nephews and niece; Anita Lopez who nurtured him; Tommy Libby Cardwell, David and Peggy Cardwell, Alma and Carlos Garcia, and Luis Cardwell, uncles and aunts; numerous cousins, and hundreds of friends.
Funeral and church services in Del Rio, Texas, on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Do you qualify for Medicare Diabetic Footwear? Call 459-7603 and ask for Kini at the Wellness Center for information. MEDICARE Canfield by P.W. Minor Wellness Center KaravelShoes.com 5525 Burnet Rd. 459-7603 If you are experiencing the loss of a child, Hospice Austin can help with special information and support groups.
Call Inside Line at 416-5700 Austin American category 8663 INSIDE LINE for details. FREE 512.416 PHONE INFORMATION CAPITOL Breaking news, in-depth stories, top are available at SCHOOL FINANCE Some progress on compromise A sign of progress emerged Sunday night: as lawmakers approached a self imposed deadline for reaching a compromise on school finance. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said legislative leaders have agreed to put about $3 billion in new money into the system, the San Antonio Express-News reported.
The House wants to spend $3 billion in new money on education over the next two years; the Senate approved $2.6 billion. House and Senate negotiators met privately Sunday but did not meet publicly over the weekend, instead waiting for an analysis from the comptroller on an alternate tax plan crafted by the House. Lawmakers intend to lower school property taxes and increase education spending but haven't agreed on how the state will pay for those things. Both the House and Senate plans include a variety of new taxes, including increased cigarette, alcohol and sales levies. The cornerstone of either proposal is a restructured business tax, though the chambers differ on how it will be applied to Texas employers.
ABORTION Parental consent measure fails A measure that would require doctors to get parental consent before performing an abortion on a girl younger than 18 failed in the House on Sunday night, but the measure is alive in another measure approved by the House last week. The sponsor, Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, said he yanked the Senate plan because the House had already approved identical legislation. "It was a matter of spending two or three hours debating something we've already debated," he said about 9 p.m. Sunday.
King said he is confident the parental consent item will stay in the measure approved last week that reauthorizes the functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS House OKs online import list Texas would join at least eight other states ignoring a federal ban on importing prescription drugs under legislation tentatively passed in the House on Sunday. "This would provide the safety and the cost savings" for Texas consumers, said Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, who sponsored a measure that would allow the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to create a Web site listing approved Canadian prescription drug distributors. The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration opposes importing drugs, arguing officials here cannot guarantee the products' safety. Many Americans already buy drugs from Canadian pharmacies because they are less expensive. Hochberg said his measure would help ensure Texans buy safe drugs. The amendment was attached to a proposal that reauthorizes the pharmacy board and passed 114-17. The plan now goes to the Senate.
ELECTIONS Two fewer days to go to the polls Figuring that the state could save money -and that the public isn't likely to care the Senate voted Friday to do away with two uniform election dates. Cities, school districts and other political entities won't be able to ask voters to go the polls the first Saturday in February or the second Saturday in September. An analysis of House Bill 57, the legislation that includes the changes, states that less than 3 percent of political subdivisions hold elections on those two dates. The deleted dates were two of four election dates in Texas. Voters will still be asked to go to the polls in May, but the legislation approved Friday would change that from the first Saturday in May to the second.
The November election schedule the first Tuesday after the first Monday- remains the same. The change, which passed with a minor amendment, will go back to the House for approval. MILITARY BENEFITS Tuition would be transferable Military veterans are closer to being able to pass on their free college tuition privileges to their children under legislation the Senate passed Friday. The measure now goes to the House for ALEXANDER, Robert Lee, 89, of Austin died Saturday. Visitation 6 p.m.
today, All Faiths Funeral Service, south location. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bagdad Cemetery, Leander. BALLEW, Betty, 71, of Austin died Saturday. Visitation 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, WilkeClay-Fish. Burial Allen-McNeil Cemetery, Travis County. BANKS, Albert George 72, of Llano died Saturday.
Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Llano City Cemetery. Arrangements by Waldrope-HatfieldHawthorne, Llano. BURDITT, Rosetta Smith, 77, of Austin died Friday. Visitation 2 p.m.
Tuesday, All Faiths Funeral Service, north location. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial Evergreen Cemetery. DUNBAR, Helen, 53, of Detroit, formerly of Georgetown, died May 8.
Services pending. Arrangements by Georgetown. GUTIERREZ, Elida Renteria, 68, of Austin died Saturday. Services pending. Arrangements by All Faiths, north location.
HARPER, Donald Ray, 50, of Austin died Friday. Services pending. Arrangements by Fuller Sheffield. HERBERT, William Frank, 90, of Austin died Saturday. Services pending.
Arrangements by CookWalden, Lamar location. HERNDON, Mary Nell, 95, of Bastrop died Saturday. Visitation noon Wednesday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. Services 10 ROUNDUP issues and an e-mail newsletter service statesman.com/legislature. TODAY'S SCHEDULE The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.
The House Natural Resources Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Moonshine restaurant, 303 Red River St. The Senate Veteran Affairs Military Installations Committee and Subcommittee on Base Realignment and Closure will meet at 9 a.m. in Room E1.004 The Senate Administration Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in Room E1.714.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 2E.20. The Senate Nominations Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. Room E1.016. Nancy Jo Funderburg Hillis Nancy Jo Funderburg Hillis, 70, of Austin, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2005.
Born February 11, 1935, in Breckenridge, Texas, she was the daughter of Clarence Mayfield Funderburg and Maime Lee McDonald. Her parents preceded her in death, as did her husband of 33 years, T.J. Hillis, in February of 2005; her son, John Tye Ripple in 1980; and her grandson, Justin Lee Baker. Nancy was an Administrative Assistant for the Legislative Budget Board for 23 years. She was very active along side her husband as a farmer and rancher.
All though she was not an active member of Great Hills Baptist Church, she very much enjoyed watching the television ministry. She is survived by her son, Harold Scott Ripple and wife, Emma; daughter, Leann Baker and husband, Randy; granddaughter, Meagan Lara and husband, Robert; grandsons, son, Cody Jacob and Lara. Kevin She Baker; is great survived by two sisters, Oleta Gibson and Juanita Thedford; one brother, Eugene Funderburg; along with other relatives and many friends. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2005 in the Memorial Chapel of Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Interment will follow at Parks Cemetery.
COOK-WALDEN Capital Parks Funerals Cremations Dignity 14501 251-4118 North IH-35 Robert Lee Alexander Robert Lee Alexander, age 89 of Austin, passed away on May 21, 2005, at home with his family at his side. He was born November 15, 1915, in Leander, Texas. His family will bring him home for graveside services at Bagdad Cemetery, in Leander on Tuesday, 2005, 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at All Faiths Funeral Services on South Congress Avenue on Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. "Mr.
Lee" was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the European Theater World War II, he remained in contact with many of his friends from his unit until the most recent years of his life. He was a true example of "The Greatest A lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, he was also a Shriner. Surviving Mr. Alexander are his Patt Schneider; granddaughter, Paula Whitaker and her husband, Randy; grandson, Earl Schneider and his wife, Melanie; great-grandchildren, Alice Ann, Tiffany, Stephen and Dallas. All Faith's 326-8878 Funeral Service 4360 S.
Congress Curtis George Hathaway Services for Curtis George Hathaway, 71 of Burnet, Texas, will be held at Edgar Funeral Home on May 24, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., with Bro. Dan Shipley and Bro. David Smithermann officiating. Burial will follow in San Jose Cemetery in San Antonio at 3:00 p.m. on May 24, 2005.
Curtis George Hathaway left this earth to join his lord on May 20, 2005. He was born to George and Vivian Hathaway in San Antonio, Texas, November 24, 1933. He was a faithful member of the Oaks West Church of Christ in Burnet, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, George C. Hathaway Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Vivian Kircher; brother, John Hathaway, and his wife, Jana of Round Rock, Texas; and sister, Pauline Spears, and her husband, Benny of Burnet, Texas; and step-brothers, Al Kircher and Charles Kircher; and step-sister, Charlene Bryant; and his aunt, Alma Menn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Edgar Funeral Home, Burnet, Texas. Kathryn Annelies von Steiger Kathryn von Steiger, born July 14, 1977, passed on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Visitation is being held at the Wilke Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress, May 23, 2005, from 6:00 8:00 p.m.
Services are scheduled for May 24, 2005, at Bannockburn Baptist Church, 7100 Brodie Lane, at 11:00 a.m. Burial is at Assumption Cemetery. Memorials and guestbook online at wefish.com WILKE-CLAY-FISH FUNERAL HOME 2620 S. Congress, Inside Line offers helpful information about Hospice Austin's Loss of a Mother support group. 416-5700 category 8661 Austin LINE FREE PHONE INFORMATION 5 1 2 00 LEGISLATION TRACKER Constitutional ban on gay marriage: House Joint Resolution 6 passed by House and Senate.
Proposal will be on the Nov. 8 statewide general election ballot. State budget: Conference committee has resolved most differences between House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 1, a $139 billion spending plan. Public school finance: House Bill 2 passed by House and Senate. In conference committee.
Tax system overhaul: HB 3 passed by House and Senate. In conference committee. Caps on local tax collections: HB 1006 approved by House; amended and approved by Senate Finance Committee. Appraisal caps: HJR 35 rejected by House. Reform of Child Protective Services: HB 6 and SB 6 passed and referred to conference committee.
House version contains ban on gay foster parents. Campaign finance reform: HB 1348 defeated by House Elections Committee. Water management: SB 3 passed by Senate; substitute version approved by House Natural Resources Committee. Workers compensation overhaul: HB 7 given preliminary approval by Senate; SB 5 given preliminary approval by House. Each chamber placed its own plan into the other's bill.
Both are in conference committee. Telecommunications overhaul: HB 789 approved by House; substitute version approved by Senate Business and Commerce Committee; SB 408 passed by Senate and House. Requiring voters to present identification: HB 1706 approved by House. Referred to Senate Committee on State Affairs. Senate Bill 774, sponsored by Putte, Antonio, would ans of the armed forces to transfer not a grandchild unused hours' worth of free college tuition the Hazlewood Act.
According to an analysis, veterans in Texas, but no more are using the education hours Sen. Leticia Van de allow eligible veterto a child- but portions of the 150 provided under there are 1.7 million than 9,000 of them they earned. BASE REALIGNMENT Secretary of State to head panel Secretary of State Roger Williams will chair the state's Base Realignment and Closure Response Strike Force, which has been formed by Gov. Rick Perry to respond to preliminary Pentagon plans to close four military bases in Texas and realign six others. The bases targeted for closure are the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Naval Station Ingleside, Brooks City Base in San Antonio and Lone Star Army Ammunitions Plant near Texarkana.
The task force will review the Pentagon's findings on the Texas installations, provide the BRAC leaders with additional information, identify steps Texas can take to persuade them not to close the bases and identify ways to assist defensedependent communities. Quote of the day "All week, we've had vagin*l politics there by the men in this House." Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston Discussing birth control and pregnancy during bate on a proposal to continue the Texas State of Pharmacy Compiled from staff and wire reports DEATH NOTICES a.m. Thursday, Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop.
JESCHKE, Travis, 24, of Cedar Creek died Saturday. Services 9 a.m. Tuesday, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop. JUAREZ, Leon, 74, of Lockhart died Sunday. Services pending.
Arrangements by McCurdy, Lockhart. KING, Lillian Virginia "Jenny," 76, of Austin died Sunday. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Elgin Cemetery, Elgin. LAWLER, Margaret, 86, of Austin died Saturday. Visitation 11 a.m. and services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Harrell Funeral Home.
Burial Forest Oaks Memorial Park. McCLISH, Alice Matilda, 89, of Austin died Wednesday. Visitation 6 p.m. today, Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location. Services 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Faith Lutheran Church. Burial Parks Cemetery, Pflugerville. McDONALD, David, 54, of Leander died Sunday. Services pending. Arrangements by Georgetown.
MORGAN, George Perry, 78, of Austin, formerly of Houston, died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. today, Parks Funeral Home, Pflugerville. Burial Parks Cemetery. PARROTT, Donna Prather, 49, of Austin died May 15.
Services 11 a.m. today, Oaks Memorial Park. Arrangements by done up deBoard Wilke-Clay-Fish. RAMSEY, Don, 70, of Georgetown died Saturday. Rosary 6 p.m.
today, the Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wells Springs United Methodist Church, Georgetown. Burial 1.0.0.F. Cemetery, Georgetown.
REYES, Ruben, 49, of Austin died Saturday. Services pending. Arrangements by Capital Parks, Pflugerville. SAKAHARA, Alice 77, of Georgetown died Saturday. Services pending.
Arrangements by the Gabriels, Georgetown. SMITH, Leonard 84, of Austin died Sunday. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday, Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Weed-Corley-Fish. Burial Austin Memorial Park. THOMPSON, Dorothy Elaine, 76, of Austin died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by WeedCorley-Fish. VELA- Christina Marie, 27, of Hutto died Saturday. Services pending. Arrangements by All Faiths, north location. WEISS, Frank 77, of Lockhart died Saturday.
Services pending. Arrangements by McCurdy, Lockhart. WILLIAMS, Henry "Boots," 73, of Rockdale died Friday. Visitation 2 p.m. today, Phillips Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale.
Services 11. a.m. Tuesday, New Jerusalem Christian Center, Rockdale. Burial New Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale..
