Rio Hondo, Texas
1941 - 2025
Rio Hondo - Will Paxton Ellis, Jr.-known to all as "Bill"-was born on October 23, 1941, in Laredo, Texas, the firstborn son of Ruth Karbach and Will Paxton Ellis, Sr. An adventurous boy, Bill loved exploring the outdoors of his hometown. He played clarinet in the high school band and, by seventh...
Read MoreI met Bill my eighth school year. Shared many adventures through high school. I retain fond memories of Bill. This loss is diminishing.
Jim Whitworth
September 24, 2025 | School
I met Bill and had the pleasure of working with Bill off and on, since the early 90´s and always admired and appreciated how easy going and down to earth he was. He knew my wife and always made a point of asking how she was, how my children were, he was very genuinely interested to catch up. I am sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
David Penoli
September 19, 2025
In the mid 1970's Mr. Ellis had a Datsun 260Z sports car, and he would bring that car in for service, my weekend job at my uncle's gas station in Mission, after college I worked in the Mcallen State Bank tower where he had his law office and I would run into Mr. Ellis and ask about the old Datsun, it would bring a smile to his face, such a wonderful man who I am sure has been received by our Lord into heaven. Rest in peace and condolences to his family.
Joaquin "Jake" Longoria
September 17, 2025 | Other
Such a fine gentleman. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Bill. Lee Baucum, McAllen
Lee Baucum
September 16, 2025
