In Memoriam

Howard L. Young

  • Posted November 16th 2022, 10:11 AM
  • By IronHorse

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Howard Lew Young, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California to parents, Sassa Reva and Avraham Mordechai Young.

As a young man, Howard studied Law at Los Angeles City College before joining the Army. He…

James B. Akin

  • Posted November 16th 2022, 10:02 AM
  • By IronHorse

Jim-Akin.jpgJames Browning Akin, age 68, of Goliad, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. James was born on Friday, June 26, 1953.  Jim was a strong proponent for the restoration of Texas steam locomotives, especially the SP 982.  He was a member of SARHM for only nine months before his passing but he will be missed by those who met…

Linda L. Gaunt

Gaunt-Linda-Obituary-photo.jpg Linda Gaunt, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2022 at the age of 75. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Newton, Iowa to parents: Richard Lee Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth White.…

Tommy A. Shults

  • Posted September 25th 2021, 6:03 PM
  • By IronHorse

Tommy_Shults.jpg Tommy A. Shults, 86, of Flatonia, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born November 24, 1934, to Tom and Mellinee Shults(Atwood).

William R. Cantrel

  • Posted November 3rd 2018, 8:43 PM
  • By IronHorse

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It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of one of our members, Mr. William R. Cantrel.  He was just 42 years old when he passed from this world on November 2, 2018.  He is survived by his Mother, Sister, Son, Daughter, and many friends.

Some of our members have been friends with Will A.K.A

Marvin D. Tieken, Jr.

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It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of one of our charter members, Mr. Marvin D. Tieken, Jr. He just celebrated his 62nd birthday when he passed from this world on October 13, 2008. He is survived by his sister and many…