Robert Fox,Janet Mahanay Obituary, Death; – A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Guadalupe County, where a couple lost their lives in a house fire. The fire began at approximately 12:15 pm in the 5000 block of Cedarside Street in San Marcos, as confirmed by the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Upon arrival at the scene, the York Creek Volunteer Fire Department was informed that the man and woman residing in the house were missing. The San Marcos Fire Department swiftly took action, entering the premises through a window and discovering the couple in the living room.
The victims have been identified as Robert Fox, aged 78, and Janet Mahanay, aged 69. They were initially transported to Christus Santa Rosa in San Marcos but were later transferred to Dell Hospital in Austin, where they unfortunately succumbed to their injuries, as reported by the fire marshal’s office. The fire is believed to have originated on an enclosed porch, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause.