Richard F. Mackin

Born on November 18, 1935, to John J. and Margaret (Whelpley) Mackin in Bronx, New York; he was 1 of 14 children. He grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and at the age of 19 joined the U.S. Air Force; he retired in 1974 after 20 years of service. He settled in Austin, Texas, where he worked at St. David's Community Hospital until 1997. He was an active member of Koenig Lane Christian Church, where he held many positions. He and his wife were active members in the Austin square dancing community for many years, where they held many offices.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley J (Harmon) Mackin; daughters, Beverly (John) Axmann and Marion Stahl; son, William Mackin; five grandchildren, Jessica (Neil) Hizak, William Mackin Jr., Erica (Corban) Bates, Amanda (Oscar) Sifuentes, and Ariel (Miles Ayala-Nicolau) Stahl; six great-grandchildren, Colby Allbritton and Carter Hizak, Bethani Mackin, Layla and Brady Sifuentes, and Kingston Ayala-Nicolau; sisters, Joan Allen, Patricia Newsham, Lee (Bob) Lorimer, Ann Mackin, Mary Arey, Kathy (Richard) Sullivan and Eileen (Ed) Calcagni; brothers, Peter Mackin and John J "Jack" Mackin Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as his extended family that he loved tremendously.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father; stepmother, Florence Mackin; sisters Jeanne Harrington, Barbara Fraielli, and Margaret "Peggy" Harrington; brother, Charles Mackin, and nephew, John J. Mackin III.

His family would like to thank the doctors and staff at North Austin Medical Center and Christopher House for their unwavering care and compassion during his illness. They would also like to thank Pastor Mark Friesen and the members of Koenig Lane Christian Church, family and friends for their prayers and unending show of concern and support during this difficult time.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78705. Services will be Monday, March 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Ln., Austin, Texas 78756. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Kingsland Cemetery, RR 2545, Kingsland, Texas 78639.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be made to Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Ln., Austin, Texas 78756.

He will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever loved.