Taylor, TX Obituaries

Apr 29, 2022

Arnoldo Ruiz Pena, esq., earned his wings on Friday, April 29, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving wife of 37 years.  He was a native of Benavides, TX.  Arnoldo was baptized and confirmed at an early age at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church.  He was a loving, generous husband, stepfather, doting grandfather, great-grandfather, amazing friend and he...

Apr 29, 2022

Margie Freda (David) Vanecek, 90, departed this life on April 29, 2022. She was born January 22, 1932, to parents Emil and Freda (Krnavek) David.

Margie married George L. Vanecek on March 27, 1951.

She is preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Evelyn, Gertrude, and Martha; and brothers, Albert, Clifton, Emil, Frank, Richard and...

Apr 28, 2022

Norris Schroeder, age 92 of Thorndale, passed away on April 28, 2022, in Taylor, TX.

Norris was born in Thorndale, Texas on July 19, 1929. His parents were Emil A. and Rosa Krieg Schroeder. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale where he was baptized and confirmed by Rev. F.H. Steltzer. He...

Apr 27, 2022

Charles Lawrence Grimes, known to all as Joe, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th at the age of 76. He was born to William & Emily Grimes on March 2, 1946. Joe grew up with two older siblings, Henry and Priscilla, in Wheaton, Illinois. On May 11th, 1968 Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis Burns, and was...

Apr 22, 2022

Mark Lynn Shrader, 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on January 22, 1962 at Fort Hood, Texas to Lynn and Joan (Welch) Shrader. Being an Army dependent, Mark lived all over the United States and Germany. The last two years he lived in Austin, Texas.

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Apr 21, 2022

Albert G. Arzola, 72, of Taylor, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born to Alberto Arzola, Sr. and Pilar Gonzales of Elgin.

He married his love, Mary (Magaña) Arzola. They were married for 50 years and had five children, making their life in Taylor.

Although he lived...

Apr 20, 2022

Susan Yannis Martinez, 76, of Taylor passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Susan Yannis Martinez was born June 20 , 1945 to Santos Yannis and Jovita Flores. She grew up with three sisters and one brother.

She married George Martinez on August 12, 1961. Susan worked...

Apr 19, 2022

Betty R. Unnasch, 70, of Thorndale passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

She was born June 24, 1951 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to James R. Smith and Nell L. Brewster-Poe.

Betty had a loving heart, kind soul, and beautiful spirit. She loved her family fiercely and her love...

Apr 9, 2022

David Wayne Betak, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2022. David was born on August 30, 1957 in Taylor, Texas to Charlie and Mary (Svehlak) Betak. He attended Taylor High School before joining the United States Navy in 1976 where he courageously served our country until 1980, when he was honorably discharged. He was...

Apr 9, 2022

Antonio Valdez Jr. of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Antonio Valdez Jr. 93 was born October 31, 1928 in Taylor to Antonio and Trinidad (Aguilar) Valdez Sr.

He grew up with six brothers and two sisters. He married Catarina Magallon in North Dakota on September 9, 1950...

Apr 6, 2022

Andrew Hernandez Gonzales, 70, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born to Bernabe and Dolores Gonzales. Andrew was a lifetime resident of Taylor. He was a proud graduate of Taylor High School and attended Temple Junior College. He went on to marry the love of his life, Macaria Lopez. In their fifty two years of...

Apr 3, 2022

Dorothy Ann Wellington was born November 11, 1949 in Lamb County, Tx to Alvin Davis Mitchell and Janie Mae Allen Mitchell. She was the fourth born of ten children.

She married Jodie Wellington on July 6, 1966. To this union were born four children.  Jodie Van Wellington, Judy Wellington, Jason Wellington, and Joann Wellington.

She...

Mar 28, 2022

Donna Jean Miller, passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2022. Donna was born to Roy James and Verna Mae (Bachmeyer) Harwood, in Taylor, Texas, on Novemebr 6, 1947. She graduated Taylor High school in 1966, and attended Sam Houston State University where she  was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She graduated with a Bachelor...

Mar 26, 2022

Jerry Raymond Vrabel Sr., 83 of Granger went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Jerry was born on July 1, 1938 to parents John and Albina Vrabel in Granger, Texas.

Jerry was married to his loving wife and lifelong sweetheart, Janice Mikulencak at St. Mary’s in Taylor. They spent 62...

Mar 26, 2022

On March 26, 2022, our beloved mother went to be with the Lord.

Beatriz Galvan Alvarado Richter was born on April 14, 1936, in Eddy Texas.  Her parents were Cleotilde Alderete Galvan and Marcelo Galvan.  Both her parents preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Agustin Galvan, her sisters, Chavela Thompson,...

Mar 24, 2022

Sidney Duane (Wayne) Dale, 81, of Taylor, went home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 24, 2022, with his loving wife Barbara by his side. They had spent the last few months in and out of cardiac hospital care, hoping to address his heart issues and problems.

Sidney was born to Sidney George Dale and Velma...

Mar 23, 2022

Raymond Daniel Mokry, 77, of Taylor, left this world to join the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Raymond was born to Frank and Annie Mokry on February 23, 1945, at Swanson Hospital in Taylor, Texas.  He was the second youngest child, raised on a farm in Granger, Texas, along with one sister and six brothers.  He...

Mar 23, 2022

Sybil Josephine Pustejovsky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Sybil was born at home in Granger on October 22, 1927, the first daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth Pustejovsky.  She was a lifelong member of S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.  She attended SSCM school and graduated from Granger High School, where she played volleyball and...

Mar 23, 2022

Ronika Camille Luckey, 43, of Wichita Falls, passed away March 23, 2022.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Visitation is to be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd NW, Taylor.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm at Judea Baptist Church,...