Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

Pauline Selma Hoeke Wolbrueck was born on November 2, 1931 to Paul William Hoeke and Martha Emma Teich Hoeke in Travis County, Texas.  Pauline was the youngest of 5 children. Pauline's name was in honor of her father, Paul, and grandmother, Selma.

Pauline was baptized at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and was a member...

Jul 2, 2023

Mary Lopez Gamez was taken by our Lord and Savior on July 2, 2023.  Mary, who was a kind, loving, and precious person, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, Texas.  She was 93 years old.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Sr. and Feliciana Lopez; husband, Raymond Gamez; daughter, Rosalinda Gamez; siblings,...

Jul 2, 2023

Cecelia Linda Olguin Alba, 55 of Georgetown, Tx, joined our Heavenly father, on Sunday July 2, 2023.

Cecelia was born in Taylor, Tx on November 30, 1967. Anyone that knew Cecelia (aka CeCe) knew that she was a woman with a giant heart and her laughter was contagious. Her love ran deep for anyone that she came...

Jun 24, 2023

Raymundo Pascual Velasquez, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023. Raymundo was born on January 5, 1929, in Leon GTO, Mexico to Jose Maria Vargas Molina and Gracia Madrigal Molina.

At the age of 19, Raymundo moved to Chicago, Illinois where he met and eventually married Maria Almazan on March 14, 1954. The couple spent...

Jun 20, 2023

Joyce Yvonne Schoenrock, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on June 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at home.

Joyce was born to Samuel Roy and Cora Catherine (Rhodes) Buyher on September 27, 1935, in Dallas, Texas.  She married Thomas Schoenrock on June 7, 1969.  It may have been June 8th, depending on if you asked Joyce...

Jun 17, 2023

Samuel Ferman Stancil, known to his loved ones as Sam, passed away on June 17th, 2023 in Taylor, Texas at the age of 55. Sam was born on November 28th, 1967 in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States. He was a beloved son, brother, father, friend and a cherished member of his family.

Sam was a gentle, kind...

Jun 11, 2023

Obituary for Joe Diaz Jr

Joe Diaz Jr, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born in Taylor, Texas to Virginia Gonzales and Joe Diaz Sr. He grew up with five siblings and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and also Taylor Public Schools. He married his high school...

Jun 8, 2023

James Edward Stiba (November 27, 1942 - June 8, 2023)

James was born to Nannie and Thomas H Stiba on Thanksgiving Day in Taylor TX, lived most of his life on a farm in Rices Crossing, and was confirmed at Taylor Bretheren Church. The night he graduated from Taylor High School in ‘61, he went on his...

Jun 8, 2023

Oscar Takeo Kuroda Ortiz departed to be with His Lord and Savior on June 8, 2023, at the age of 57. Oscar Kuroda was born on October 30, 1965, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to Oscar Takeo Kuroda Sr. and Manuela “Nelly” Ortiz. Raised in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, alongside his brothers, Saúl, Arturo, David, and Juan, and his sister, Amada,...

Jun 4, 2023

Anngelika Lyn Guerra (Gelly), age 34, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born in Silver Springs Maryland, and then moved to Austin, Texas, at a very young age with her parents and siblings. She is now reunited with her loving dog, Elvis Guerra in heaven. Anngelika was a loving mother, daughter, sister, tia, granddaughter, and friend....

Jun 2, 2023

A famous writer once said, “We make a living by what we get, and we make a life by what we give.”  If that is true, then Pamela Sanchez made a great life.

Pamela was born in Washington, D.C. on August 27, 1957.  She was the daughter of Arthur and Katy Ashmore.  She lived in Louisiana from...

May 30, 2023

Anton '' Tony '' L Kaderka Jr 73 passed away on May 30, 2023 at his home in Granger. Anton was born in Granger Texas on October 29, 1949 to Anton Leopold Kaderka Sr and Angelina Cervenka Dilliard.

Anton graduated in 1967 from Granger High school. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy during Vietnam....

May 26, 2023

Curtis Dor (Hot Shot) Curry, 88, of Taylor passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.

Curtis was born on September 7, 1934, in Mercury, Texas, in a one room wood house with no electricity or water,  to James Hiram “Jake” Curry and Vivian Gladys Reynolds. He grew up in Mercury, Texas and Sterling, Oklahoma with an older brother...

May 25, 2023

Funeral services for Phyllis Jean (Brooks) Carlow, age 85 of Taylor, Texas will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Providence Funeral Home, with Pastor Billy Bob Cox officiating and Dean Boyer assisting. Burial will follow in Taylor City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home.

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May 24, 2023

Joyce Mae McNeal (Harris) was born on March 14, 1948, in Taylor, Tx to the parents of Issac and Veola Harris. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Earl Harris.

Joyce was united in holy matrimony to James McNeal Sr; to this union...

May 21, 2023

Obaldo Perez, 79, of Granger passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 21, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children.

Obaldo Perez was born on October 17, 1943, in San Saba, Texas to Felipe & Estella (Acuña) Perez. He grew up with 12 siblings and attended school at Runge, Texas. He married his best friend, Beatrice Gonzales, on July...

May 18, 2023

Paul Dullen Tucker, 62, of Elgin, Texas passed away May 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and family.

Paul, also know as Len, was born in Cameron, Texas on July 10th 1960, to Lanette Phillips and Paul Tucker. He is the youngest of four; Andra, Gaylan, John and Paul being the youngest.

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May 17, 2023

Adam Ochoa was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and husband. He left this world too soon on May 17, 2023 at the age of 50 after a long hospital stay for a severe infection. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends with his wife holding his hand, just the way he wanted.

Adam is...

May 17, 2023

David, a passionate music lover, a devoted fan of the Texas Longhorns, and a kind-hearted individual passed away on May 17, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

David was born on March 29, 1964, in Austin, Texas, to Joy and Jerry Ash.  He grew up in Taylor, Texas, where he attended Taylor High...

May 11, 2023

Billy  Mucha , 76, of Taylor passed away Thursday May 11 th , 2023.

Billy Gene Mucha was born on October 21 st , 1946 in Taylor to Edwin and Jeannett (Kerlin) Mucha.  He grew up with two younger sister and one younger brother. Billy graduated from Taylor High School in 1965 and attended Texas...