Taylor, TX Obituaries

Laura Belle Patschke

Laura Belle Patschke

Mar 5, 2025

LauraBelle Olbrich Patschke, 93, of Thorndale, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home March 5, 2025.

LauraBelle was born on July 3, 1931, to Oswald and Henrietta (Simank) Olbrich. She was the sixth of seven children. She was baptized as a child of God on July 26, 1931. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale and on March...

LaVerne Townsend Frase

LaVerne Townsend Frase

Mar 1, 2025

LaVerne Ruth Townsend Frase

December 25, 1933 - March 1, 2025

LaVerne Ruth Townsend Frase, age 91, of Thrall, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. She was born to James and Dorthea Townsend, and was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Cecil Frase, her brother Harvey Townsend, her daughter-in-law Linda (McLaughlin) Frase, and her grandson Nathan Rowland.

LaVerne...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Mar 1, 2025

Dorothy Johnson, formally from Hutto, passed peacefully on March 1, 2025. Dorothy was 94.

Dorothy was born on January 2, 1931 in Taylor to August and Clara Decker of Hutto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Together they reared 3 children: Jill Swan of Tyler, Daniel of Pearsall, and Dean who resides in Kerrville.

Dorothy has one surviving brother-Kermit-...

Martha Flores

Martha Flores

Feb 27, 2025

Martena “Martha” Pachicano Flores, 77, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She left this world with the same grace and humility that defined her life, entering the Kingdom of Heaven in peace, knowing she was embraced by the everlasting love of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.

Martha was born on January 12, 1948, in Taylor,...

Susan Alicia McKinley

Susan Alicia McKinley

Feb 20, 2025

Susan Alicia McKinley, age 63, passed away on February 20, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Taylor.

Robert Louis Trevino

Robert Louis Trevino

Feb 19, 2025

Robert Louis Treviño was born on July 30, 1966 in Taylor, Texas. He was born to Guillermo M. Trevino Sr. and Angelita De La Rosa. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, brother Guillermo Trevino, nephew Christopher Garner, brother in-laws Tommy Garner and Charles Sutton. 

Robert is survived by his siblings, Gloria Trevino Frye (Dennis) of Greensburgh, PA, Dee Sutton...

Jose Abel Rubio Tovar

Jose Abel Rubio Tovar

Feb 17, 2025

Jose Abel Rubio Tovar falleció el 17 de febrero de 2025, a la joven edad de 68 años en Round Rock, TX. Luchó valientemente contra el cáncer de páncreas hasta el final, cantando historias de cómo sería la vida una vez que sus tratamientos de quimioterapia terminaran. 

Abel era originario de Guanajuato, México, donde fue uno de once hijos, luchando por...

Sue Ann Marek

Sue Ann Marek

Feb 17, 2025

Sue Ann Marek, 75, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 21, 1949, in Taylor, TX, Sue had a remarkable love for life and for the people who were fortunate to be a part of hers.

Sue graduated from Taylor High School and proudly embraced the motto, “Once a Duck,...

Woody Don Richards

Woody Don Richards

Feb 12, 2025

Woody Don Richards was born on April 6, 1937, in Pipe Creek, Texas, to Conley and Woodie Richards.

A self-made man from a young age, Woody left home at just 10 years old and began working as a dishwasher in a café. Despite his early hardships, he developed a deep love for athletics and excelled in multiple sports. He played football...

Santos Flores Montoya

Santos Flores Montoya

Feb 12, 2025

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento del Señor Santos Flores Montoya. Un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, y hermano. Nacido el 2 de Noviembre 1945, en San Ignacio Municipio de Guadalcázar. S.L.P Mexico, Hijo de Andres Flores (+), y Lucia Montoya (+). Esposo de Juana Garcia. Padre de Oscar, Lucia, Letty, Karla, y Aracely. Abuelo de Oscar Adrian (✝), Sebastian, Diego,...

Howard William Hanson

Howard William Hanson

Feb 8, 2025

Howard Hanson, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Howard William Hanson was born on November 26, 1937, in Taylor to Herbert and Angelina (Jarosek) Hanson. He grew up alongside his older brother and younger sister, cherishing the bonds of family from an early age. A proud graduate of Taylor High School’s Class of 1955, Howard later ventured to...

Nico Martinez

Nico Martinez

Feb 8, 2025

In the early morning hours of February 8, 2025, Nicomedas "Nico" Madeline Martinez, at the age of 93, was lovingly called home to the Lord.

Born on September 15, 1931, in Waco, Texas, to Juan and Mary Sanchez, Nico's life was one of devotion, strength, and boundless love. In 1951, she moved to Taylor after marrying Ralph "Rabbit" Martinez. A devoted...

James Wilbert McNeal Sr.

James Wilbert McNeal Sr.

Feb 7, 2025

James Wilbert McNeal Sr., affectionately known as Daddy, Mac, and Uncle James, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 16, 1947, in Taylor, Texas, he was the son of Henry and Viola McNeal. From an early age, James carried a strong spirit, a love for sports, and a natural charm that drew people...

Freddy Lee Elms

Freddy Lee Elms

Feb 4, 2025

Freddy Lee Elms, 57 of Thorndale Texas gained his well-deserved wings on Tuesday February 4, 2025.

Fred was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on December 14, 2024. Fred, Becky, Jack, Justin, Shay and his close friends banded together looking cancer square in the face spending the next 52 days side by side.

Fred was born and raised in Central Texas. His childhood and...

Genuel Almodovar

Genuel Almodovar

Jan 31, 2025

Gringo, 82, of Round Rock, TX, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was known for his warmth, love of storytelling, and his joy in bringing people together.

Born on December 24, 1942, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Gringo was the beloved son of Pedro Almodovar and Ramona Fortiz. He married Candida at a very early age, and once they settled down,...

Ramona Jean Kuhn

Ramona Jean Kuhn

Jan 31, 2025

Ramona Jean Kuhn passed on January 31, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 11, 1955 in Camden, ME to Clarence “Speed” Blake and Flora (Marston) Randall. Ramona was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

She faithfully delivered the Austin American Statesman for twenty years after serving as a school bus driver for Taylor ISD, Austin ISD...

Isaac Walker Norman

Isaac Walker Norman

Jan 29, 2025

Having served his family and his community for over 99 years, Isaac Walker “Jock” Norman finally rested at his home on January 29, 2025. Born to parents, Isaac and Winifred Rickard Norman, on October 11,1925, Jock spent his early years exploring the creeks and fields of Norman’s Crossing, along with siblings, Wynette and Howard. The family soon moved down the...

Raul Ochoa Sr.

Raul Ochoa Sr.

Jan 29, 2025

Our beloved Raul Ochoa Sr. was called home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on August 24, 1955, to the late Nicholas and Maria (Alderete) Ochoa.

On January 16, 1977, Raul married the love of his life, Linda Martinez. In union, they built a beautiful family over 48 years of...

Diane Marie Lalla

Diane Marie Lalla

Jan 28, 2025

Diane Marie Lalla, age 67, of Granger, Texas, went home to the Lord surrounded by her family on January 28, 2025. 

Diane was born on October 10, 1957, in Taylor, Texas, to Willard and Betty Ann Manley (Kaspar). She graduated from Taylor High School in 1976. The following year, she married John Lalla, and proceeded to have two daughters, Johna and...

"Ginger" Virginia Louise Cervenka

"Ginger" Virginia Louise Cervenka

Jan 27, 2025

Virginia “Ginger” Louise Cervenka, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2025 after a lengthy, courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old.

Ginger, as she was known to family and friends, was born July 12, 1948 in Taylor, Texas to Clarence and Minnie (Schroeder) Zieschang. She had four siblings, brothers Gary and Franklin,...

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