Austin J. Esplen
February 16, 1998 ~ May 25, 2023
In loving memory of Austin J. Esplen, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at the age of 25. Austin was born on February 16, 1998 to William and Roongtong Esplen in Texarkana, Texas. In 2001, his family moved to New Braunfels where Austin resided for the remainder of his life.
He attended schools within NBISD and met many kind and compassionate teachers and classmates. In 2016, Austin graduated from New Braunfels High School and attended the Life Bridges and Gateway programs the following four years where he formed lifelong friendships.
Austin passions included playing video games and watching shows like Spongebob Squarepants, Wheel of Fortune, and WWE. On the weekends, he looked forward to playing baseball with the New Braunfels Arc Angels and going out to eat with his friends afterwards. Austin was always filled with happiness and had a positive outlook on life. He was a source of light for everyone who knew him, and his joyful spirit will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his parents, William and Roongtong Esplen, and his sister, Hillary Esplen, who will greatly miss the laughter, singing, and smiles he filled their home with.
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Austin , we will miss you but cherish our times together! Eating at Herbert’s & New York Pizza and of course baseball games. Your friend Carlos loved playing video games and talking on the phone with you . You won the games and reached the highest level! Love, Carlos, Mr.Rick and Miss.Yvette
I will never forget Austin’s enthusiasm for baseball. Every time I would tell him it was his turn to get ready to bat, he would say in his sweet Texas accent, “Yes, ma’aaam. I’m ready.” And it was always with a huge smile. I will greatly miss that.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Daoloi our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you friend.
Dear Bill and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
My heart is heavy knowing Austin is no longer with us. I’m so glad I got to visit and see him alive, playing games, with his smiling face and looking like a happy human being without showing any kind of pain. I know that he was incredibly loved and cared for deeply by his family and friends who were lucky enough to know and love him. Our deepest condolences 💐 Scott and Paula
Esplen Family, I was so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. I will always remember his beautiful smile and sweet sole walking the halls of NBHS. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time. May he rest in Peace.
God Bless,
Teresa Schriewer
Our deepest condolences to your family during this time. May his memory serve as a blessing to all that knew him. The Machado Family
Esplen family,
I was terribly saddened to hear of Austin’s passing. I was blessed to have him in class in high school. His sweet, joyful spirit and contagious smile will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will always love you, Austin! I will you see you in heaven someday! You are my sunshine!
I remember your beautiful smile coming into my classroom everyday, sweet Austin!
I will always remember your beautiful smile, Austin! I love you!
Austin was a shining light, with his infectious smile!! He could really bring a smile to your face! Such a loving and compassionate person, he will be dearly missed. Prayers for the Family..🙏
Austin will continue to be a shining light in heaven and in our hearts!
Mrs. Nancy Edelen
NBHS
In Amazing Memory of Austin. The most kind, sweet, loving, and free soul. You are missed. May his loved ones still bound here, forever feel his love.
Austin, you were and always will be, loved by all those whose life you touched. Will carry you in our hearts and cherish your memory always.
I really enjoyed becoming friends with you, You were such a kind person, and you always had a big smile on your face that was invigorating. I will always cherish our memories together playing video games and watching Wheel of Fortune. Although I was never able to beat you, you always made me laugh and smile
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Austin will be missed by all that knew him.
Condolences to you and your loved ones during this time of grief
Hello Daoloi,
It’s Wilma Dunn from CNB. Shannon shared the information about Austin’s passing. I’m so sorry about your loss. Praying for you and your family.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Miss you and Much Love ❤️. Wilma
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.The EMT and everyone at CBE Companies
Austin was blessed with such a loving family. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
What a sweet beautiful soul heaven gained. You were the meaning of joy.
With our deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Esplen family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Your extended Roche family is here to support you.
Adan and Eddie
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Lifting your family up in our prayers. Peace be with you.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray the Holy Spirit be with you and give you comfort in the knowledge that he is with God.
Hi Hillary, this is Quinlan’s Dad. Really sorry to hear about your loss. Our family’s prayers and thoughts are with you through these trying times. Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. May God Bless Your Family and you take care. Kelly Kubacak