AUSTIN, Cas

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Monday, June 9, 2008 Cas Austin, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Germany to Casimir and Bernice Aukstkalnis. His family was sponsored by a Catholic priest from St. Casimir’s Church in New Angeles, Cailf., to come to America. Cas came to the U.S. in 1948 on a troop transport boat that docked in New Orleans, La. Cas’ family ended up in Los Angeles, Calif., where he grew up. Cas worked for Reliabel and Coinmach for more than 30 years. In 2002 Cas retired and moved to Lake Havasu City where he enjoyed relaxing with friends. Cas is survived by his two daughters, Heather Brannon, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Danielle Austin, of Eugene, Ore.; big brother, Zig Aukstkalnis, of Somis, Calif.; sister, Regina Kungys, of Eugene; and grandchildren, Kylei and Kennedy Brannon, of Los Angeles. All who knew Cas knew he was a kind and generous person who will be missed greatly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen Street in Chatsworth, Calif.