Obituaries

Irwin Michael “Mike” Fastow, 82, of Wimberley, Texas, died Monday, July 27, 2020 in New Braunfels after a brief hospitalization.

Dr. Charles “Charlie” Edgar Warlick, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, at his home in Wimberley, TX on July 30, 2020.

Kathryn passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 surrounded by her children and the things she loved most in this world. Born in Bismark, ND. 1937, to Milo and Bonnie Priske. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Coleman and Warren Priske, her sister Norita, her parents Dr. and Mrs. M.S. Priske, her husband John J. and her eldest son, Gary Lee.

George Conklin Matthews, Jr., 70, of Wimberley, Texas, died on July 5, 2020. Services are pending and are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

“Listen my beloved! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills.” Song of Songs 2:8

Edith “Edie” Albertson Samuel, a retired teacher and resident of Wimberley, died on June 20, 2020, at age 74 in San Marcos.

Samuel Augustus Young passed away on June 12, 2020 in Wimberley, Texas. Sam was born on August 23, 1933 at Fort McIntosh in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in Houston, Texas and The University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Business Degree in Accounting. He was a forever “died in the wool” Longhorn fan.

Retired CMSgt Pablo Serna passed away June 5, 2020 at the age of 87. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, CO, followed by inurnment at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For more information and to sign the online guest registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.

The Lord called home another soul, Patricia Maureen Schwettmann, on June 17th. Both a compassionate and fiercely brave woman, she leaves behind a legacy of love for her husband Gerald, her sister and brotherin-law, her daughters, her son-in-law, her daughterin-law, her granddaughters, her sister-in-law, nieces, and nephew.

Dale Edward Abernathy, 73, passed away on June 11, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1947 in Alvin, Texas to David and Pauline Abernathy. He grew up in Anahuac, Texas with his brothers and sisters; David (Bubba) Abernathy, Alice Dawson, Laura Tidwell and James Lewis Abernathy.

Betty Rhodes, 87, passed away on June 8th at home with family and loving caregiver, Anna Quintanilla. Betty is survived by her husband, Barry Rhodes, son, Scott Rhodes, and grandchildren, Austin, Avery, Kendall, and Mikaela Rhodes. Betty brought joy through her sense of humor and beautiful artwork. A memorial service will be held in a few months.

Rosalynn Reynolds Williams, age 93, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Boerne, TX. A native of College Station, TX, she was born on September 25, 1926, to E.B. and Maudames (de Steiguer) Reynolds and was raised on the Texas A&M University campus. She attended A&M Consolidated High School and Texas Women’s University. Rosalynn went on to earn her Master’s degree at SWTU in San Marcos. She married Stephen B. Williams, the love of her life, in September 1944 and had 2 sons. Sadly, she was widowed in 1961.

Robin Rene Kelley went peacefully from this life after her mighty battle with cancer on May 27, 2020. Our hearts are broken to lose our beautiful sister, daughter, mother, aunt, and friend. Robin was an extraordinarily creative spirit, born October 11, 1967, in Pensacola, Florida, where her father was serving as a flight surgeon in the military. Robin graduated St. Edward’s University, Magna Cum Laude, in 1989. She spent most of her life in Austin, Texas, and its surrounding hill-country towns—Dripping Springs, Smithville, and Wimberley. She loved small-town authenticity and the discovery of local artisans. From candle makers, coffee connoisseurs, printmakers, fabric designers, furniture craftsmen, or glass blowers, she truly savored the personal stories behind every piece of art, no matter how diverse. Robin always shared her enthusiasm for her “finds” with her family and friends. She was a prolific and selfless gift-giver, showing up to a lunch or a coffee with a precious found trinket or a bushel of fresh-picked flowers, even when it was her own birthday. She had a special gift for designing magazine-worthy spaces, crafting memorable gatherings, and for being a curator of the unusual, in the most wonderful way. Robin was a seeker of growth, inspiring all of us to live in the present, be mindful of our intentions, and embrace our authentic selves. She celebrated the beauty of imperfection, the simplicity of things handmade, the classics (like fried chicken and mac-n-cheese), and, of course, a road trip.