Frankie Joe Trlica

Frankie Joe Trlica was born on April 16, 1944, to Adella and Frank Trlica in Taylor, Texas.  He went to Thrall High School where he played football and ran track, winning the 100 yard dash in State Finals.  After graduating, he went into the Army and became a Military Police Officer.  After the military, he farmed and raised cattle.  He also worked at the Williamson County Gin.  When not working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  In 1981, he found the love of his life, Linda Synatzske.  They raised three children: daughters, Jennifer Trlica and Donna Fields, and son, Brad Trlica.

Frankie departed this life on January 16, 2023, in Taylor, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Synatzske; mother, Adella (Mikeska) Trlica; father, Frank Trlica; and sister, Joyce Scruggs.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Jennifer Trlica, Brad Trlica, and Donna Curtis Fields, all of Taylor, Texas; sisters, June Trlica and Ruth Trlica Dunn, of Taylor, Texas; his grandchildren, Shawnpail Fields, Rashawna Fields, and Kayshawna Fields; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family of Frankie Trlica would like to thank Baylor Scott & White Medical and Cancer Center of Round Rock, Texas, and Sun Crest Hospice of Austin, Texas for their care of Frankie during his time with them.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 20th, 2023 5 - 7 PM at Providence Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday 10AM January 21st, 2023 at Providence Funeral Home.

Burial following at Taylor City Cemetery.

Rev. James Hejl will be officiating.

Pallbearers: Greg Scruggs, Matthew Synatzske, Herbert Raesz, Charlie Mikulencak, Billy Synatzske, Thomas Pokorny.

Honorary pallbearers: Shawnpail Fields, Danny Mikulencak, Jerry Hodon, Billy Hodon, Michael Scruggs.