Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Cruz (Lopez) Rivera was called home by the Good Lord on Sunday, the 26th day of January, 2025. She passed away quietly surrounded by family. She was born to the late Mike and Rita Lopez on September 14, 1940. She was a faithful servant of God in the communities of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. Mary’s of...

Jan 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Marie Domsch, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on December 15, 1937, in Granger, Texas, to Hattie (Rozacky) and Arnold Cervenka, Joyce grew up on the family farm in Granger, where she developed a strong work...

Jan 24, 2025

Manuel Moreno Jr., 62, of Taylor, TX, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born on October 12, 1962, in Slaton, TX, to Paula and Manuel Moreno, Manuel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Manuel is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Ramona Moreno, and their four children: Jessica and Manuel Ramirez, Cathie and Florencio Lino, Sonny...

Jan 23, 2025

Andrea Yvonne Anderson Blakely was born on February 18, 1965, in Austin, Texas, to Leroy Anderson, Sr. and Dannie Royal Anderson. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Taylor where she was a member of the Youth Usher Board and Youth Choir. Andrea was a proud member of the Taylor High...

Jan 23, 2025

William (Bill) Wayne Cowan of Bryan, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Edinburg, TX on September 25, 1937 to Stanley Wayne Cowan and Helen Minnie Pearson Cowan. Bill graduated from Edinburg High School in the Rio Grande Valley and attended Pan American College in...

Jan 22, 2025

Sharon Denise Shadle Turner, 82 of Round Rock, Texas went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 while surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born on January 20, 1943 in North Carolina. She was raised by her grandparents Fannie and Herman Gattis in Jonah, Texas. Sharon graduated from Georgetown Highschool in 1961 and shortly after married Jim Turner. From...

Jan 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Ariola Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on January 21, 2025. Born on November 21, 1940, in Austin, Texas, Ernest’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and dedication.

Ernest’s early life was marked by adversity, having lost his mother just three months after his birth. Despite...

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Victor Rochall, of Taylor, Texas on January 17, 2025 at the age of 58. 

Victor was born to Joe Rochall and Luciana Perez in Los Angeles, California, a faithful follower of Christ. He could recite the Bible forwards and backwards, quoting scriptures with authority according to God's...

Jan 15, 2025

Thomas Patrick Nemec, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Thomas was born on March 6, 1942, in West, Texas, to Louis A. and Margaret L. Nemec. Raised in the close-knit community of West, he graduated from West High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States...

Jan 14, 2025

 Gary Wayne Maruska

 October 27,1946-January 14, 2025

Gary Maruska, a long-time businessman in Taylor and former Mayor Pro-Tem, passed away on January 14, 2025. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., with a rosary to follow at Providence Funeral Home on Friday, January 31st. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1st, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary of the...

Jan 13, 2025

Charles Frederick (Fred) Richter, age 90 of Thrall, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2025. Fred was born on July 7, 1934 to Martin and Elsie (Patschke) Richter in Nueces County, TX. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale and graduated from William Adams High...

Jan 10, 2025

Andrew Pedroza, Sr., age 64, of Granger, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Temple, Texas.

Andrew was born on May 23, 1960, in Taylor, Texas, to Guillermo and Maria Louisa (Vasquez) Pedroza. He attended SSCM Catholic School in Granger before graduating from Granger High School, where he played football and baseball. He spent much of his life in Granger,...

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Wayne Hirt Obituary

Robert Wayne Hirt, 92 of Taylor Tx passed away Wednesday January 8th, 2025.

Robert was born on April 2nd, 1932, in Salty to Emil and Elsie (Hazel) Hirt. He grew up with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, all who have predeceased him. Robert married Dorothy Fojtik on June 24th, 1961, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor TX....

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Theodore Lauts (Ted) was born in Neligh, Nebraska on April 8, 1932 to Dr. Albert Earnest Lauts and Helen Gertrude (Turnbull) Lauts.

After graduating from Stapleton High School he enrolled at Hastings College in Nebraska, but after a brief couple of years was drafted into the Army where he received his first dose of training in electronics and learned about...

Jan 2, 2025

Cristino Gonzalez Villarreal, 89 of Taylor,Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2,2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

Cristino was born on July 24,1935 in Elgin, Texas to Jose Maria and Julia Villarreal. He grew up with his three brothers and two sisters He was the eldest of the family.On April 24,1960 he married the loved of...

Dec 29, 2024

Adela June Trlica, better known as June, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Bartlett, Texas. June was born June 22, 1941, to Frank and Adela Trlica in Taylor, Texas. She grew up on the farm that she helped take care of after school. June went to Thrall Highschool.

June loved country music and Elvis. She...

Dec 28, 2024

Allen James Doubrava, 80, of Taylor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Allen was born on March 21, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Bob and Annie Doubrava. As a young boy, he grew up next door to his cousin, Johnnie Bollom. Later, Allen moved with his parents to Taylor,...

Dec 24, 2024

Ann Lee Brueckner, a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. Ann's unwavering faith was the foundation of her life, and she carried Jesus with her wherever she went, sharing His love and kindness with everyone she encountered. She truly never met a stranger, as her warmth and generosity touched all who crossed...

Dec 23, 2024

Rodney "Podge" Matthes, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2024.

Rodney Lee Matthes was born on March 25,1956 in Estherville, Iowa to Charlotte and Wayne Matthes. He grew up in Clinton, Missouri with five brothers and two sisters. Shortly after graduation he married his high school sweetheart and...

Dec 22, 2024

Virginia Ann Heine, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully into eternal rest on December 22, 2024, reuniting with her husband of 62 years, Donny Heine, who preceded her in February of this year. Virginia’s life was a testament to love, devotion, and faith.

A homemaker for most of her life, Virginia also contributed her...