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Brian Elbel Obituary
Brian David Elbel, 60 years old, of Live Oak, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2016.
The Visitation and Rosary will be held on May 5th at Colonial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7pm and Rosary to follow. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on May 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Selma. Father Eric will be officiating.
Brian is survived by his wife Denise Elbel, daughter Lisa Rose, daughter Jenny Parker and husband Stevan, son Nicholas Elbel and wife Liz, five grandchildren, Brother Dwight Elbel and wife Marie, sister Terry Mueller and husband Henry, sister Julie Yocham and husband Steve, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brian is preceded in death by his father Norman Elbel
and mother Marian Stautzenberger Elbel, brother Michael Elbel, and father in-law Charles Franke
The family is asking for all guests to wear a pop of maroon to the funeral in honor or Brian's Alma Mater, Texas A&M. Flowers may be sent to Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas 78148. Please sign the guestbook at www. colonialuniversal.com
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Dee Cary
May 9, 2016
Dearest Denise and Family,
Our sincerest condolences as we lift you and family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeff and Dee Cary
(Neighbors)
Danny Harnett
May 6, 2016
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Patti and Reggie Albrecht
May 6, 2016
Denise and family,
So very sorry to hear about Brian. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless!
Denise Mills-Wheeler
May 6, 2016
Denise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to work for him. Brian gave me a chance and I honestly don't know where I would be today without him and LOFD. You all have been in my prayers and will continue to be in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
Bill Umphlett
May 5, 2016
I knew Brian as the Fire Chief in Live Oak and he ran a "tight ship". He was a very pleasant individual and set an example for others to follow. It is sad to loose him at such a young age. He will be missed. Bill Umphlett.
Scott Lee
May 5, 2016
I'm really saddened by Brian's passing. I enjoyed our conversations and treasured his insight. The world is a much sadder place without Brian. My family will be raising him up in prayer as well as praying for his family.
Larry, Sherry, Justin & Savannah Golla
May 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Sayre
May 5, 2016
My condolences to your family!!!
May 5, 2016
Our heartfelt Condolences,
Leo,Sonja,Sarah Mancilla
Tracy Raven
May 5, 2016
Denise and Family, Susan and I are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.If there's anything we can do for you please let me know.God Bless you all.
Kristin Settles
May 4, 2016
Seeing this makes it real, and I don't think any of us are ready to feel how real it is. They don't make them like Brian anymore. He was a stand up man. The highlight of my day was when we got off at 5 and he would wait for me or I for him, and sit in the rocking chairs in front of Springs and chit chat. Everyday. He never was too busy, he always treated people like they were the most important, and he worked hard. He loved his family so passionately, especially his best friend Owen. I can't thank the Good Lord enough for allowing me to be his friend, and he mine. My heart hurts... my prayers to his precious family... I can't offer any words to make it easier, so I won't try. Just know that ya'll are in my heart and my prayers. I'm hoping Heaven has a bunch of rocking chairs, and I'll find my friend in one... someday... after 5.
May 4, 2016
Denise and family so sorry for your loss. The Hackworth family
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