Taylor, TX Obituaries

Joann Luersen

Joann Luersen

May 31, 2020

JoAnn Luersen was born on December 29, 1937 in Round Rock and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Born and raised in Round Rock, JoAnn was the drum major of the Dragon Band during her high school years. After graduation, JoAnn attended the Nixon Clay Business College in Austin, Texas. She was an...

Doris Jeanette Carlson

Doris Jeanette Carlson

May 31, 2020

Doris Jeanette Carlson went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Lee County, Texas to William and Pernie Northcott. She graduated from Thorndale High School. She was an active member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Thrall, Texas.

She was a devoted wife and housewife for...

Joe S. Lopez

Joe S. Lopez

May 28, 2020

Joe Salazar Lopez, age 66, was called home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Joe was born on June 30, 1953 in Taylor, Texas to Juan and Juana Lopez. He was raised in Thorndale and was a proud Thorndale Bulldog. He loved to sing, dance, and spend time with his friends and family. His heart was always full...

Joseph Cassity

Joseph Cassity

May 28, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Cassity was also known by his loved ones far and near as Voth, JoeVoth, and Vothir. Joe was 38 years old and lived in the town he loved raising his family in: Thrall, Texas. He passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Joe was born on August 14, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Joe and...

John Moses Harper Iii

John Moses Harper Iii

May 27, 2020

John Moses Harper III, 57, of Austin passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

John Moses Harper III was born on May 21, 1963 in Taylor, Texas to Felix John Matl and Elizabeth Janek Matl.

John was preceded in death by his father, Felix John Matl and mother, Elizabeth Janek Matl.

Those left to...

Alma Mae Urbanek

Alma Mae Urbanek

May 24, 2020

Alma Mae Ashley Urbanek, 95, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 24, 2020 after a valiant battle with a short time illness at the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor, Texas.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Alma was born to...

Angel Diaz

Angel Diaz

May 22, 2020

Angel Diaz, 63, of Taylor passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.

Angel was born on May 29, 1956 in Taylor to Joe and Virginia Diaz.  He grew up with three brothers and three sisters.  On November 8 th , 1996 he married Melinda.  They had one child, Patricia.  Angel worked for Floyd’s Glass Company.  He was an...

Kermit Wallace Sakewitz

Kermit Wallace Sakewitz

May 19, 2020

Kermit Wallace Sakewitz, 88, of Taylor passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 with his family by his side.

Kermit was born May 18, 1932 in New Sweden, Texas to Alice (Krueger) & August Sakewitz. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1948 and began working in the oil fields of Texas. He loved the outdoors, hunting...

Adrian Gene Herrin

Adrian Gene Herrin

May 18, 2020

Adrian Gene Herrin, 78, of Hutto passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. Adrian was born to Chester and Florine Herrin on July 20, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas.

Adrian attended public school in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. He then entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany. On the GI Bill, Adrian...

Tyler Dennis Cobb

Tyler Dennis Cobb

May 16, 2020

Tyler Dennis Cobb of Taylor, Texas left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 16 , 2020. He was 15 years old and the absolute light of his parents’ life.

Tyler was born, along with his twin brother Conner, on January 14, 2005 in Round Rock, Texas. It did not...

Jace Beck Gill

Jace Beck Gill

May 16, 2020

Jace Beck Gill,13, of Taylor, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020.

Jace was born on June 27, 2006 in Austin, Texas to Shelley and James Gill. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Parker, whom he loved and looked up to with all his heart. The last addition to the family was Jace’s furry brother,...

David Allen Mayberry

David Allen Mayberry

May 10, 2020

David Allen Mayberry, a servant of Jesus Christ, was called home to meet Jesus on the morning of May 10, 2020.

David was a hard-working, Tennessee farm boy who found his way to Texas in 1987. David was forever meeting and talking with people and never met a stranger. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ, his wife...

Billy Ray Lafler

Billy Ray Lafler

May 7, 2020

Billy Ray Lafler, 83, of Taylor passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Billy was born on February 9, 1937 in Troup, Texas to Frank and Mattie (Hayes) Lafler. He married the love of his life, Mary Conn, on February 27, 1961 in Georgetown.

He was preceded in death...

Eugenio "Gene" De La Rosa

Eugenio "Gene" De La Rosa

May 6, 2020

Eugenio (Gene) De La Rosa 94 of Taylor, passed away peacefully at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple on May 6, 2020. He was born March 6, 1926 to Julia and Francisco De La Rosa in Cameron, Texas. On September 6, 1950 he married the love of his life, Adelina Rios. The shared 52 years together.

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Stella "Loula" Gianas

Stella "Loula" Gianas

May 4, 2020

Stella “Loula” Gianas, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on May 4, 2020, ten days after her 96 th birthday.  In the Past she was employed as the Welfare Fund Administrator for Local 19.  Born in NYC, she raised her family in Springfield, NJ and spent most of her retirement in Cedar Park, TX.  She will be remembered...

Anna Margaret Maaske

Anna Margaret Maaske

Apr 30, 2020

Anna Margaret Maaske 67, of Bartlett passed away on April 30,2020.

Anna Margaret Maaske was born July 25, 1952 in Bartlett Texas to the late Margaret Bozeman and Aubrey Messer. Anna attended the Booker T. Washington School for the African American community due to segregation in Stamford, TX in 1957. She moved on to continue her education...

Douglas Ray Mikulencak

Douglas Ray Mikulencak

Apr 27, 2020

Douglas Ray Mikulencak, 62, of San Antonio, departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 after a battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Douglas was born on November 21, 1957 to Paul and Rosalee (Lefler) Mikulencak in Taylor. He moved to San Antonio in 1988 and worked as a concrete contractor and home builder. Douglas was a very...

Edmond Louis Lefner

Edmond Louis Lefner

Apr 21, 2020

Edmond Lefner, loving father and grandfather was called to the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home at the age of 83. Born on August 10, 1936 in Taylor to Louis and Louise Lefner.

He met the love of his life, Rosalie, while working at his first job at Diamond Inn. They later married on...

Carolyn Sue Bradshaw

Carolyn Sue Bradshaw

Apr 18, 2020

Carolyn Sue Bradshaw, 84, of Camden, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

No services will be held at this time.

Demetra Jean Shiller

Demetra Jean Shiller

Apr 17, 2020

Demetra Jean Shiller, 90, of Taylor Texas departed for her heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020 in Round Rock, TX.

Demetra was born, April 16, 1930 in Taylor, Texas to Louis and Vlasta Stasny and lived her life in Taylor, Texas. Before her retirement she worked at HEB in Taylor. Her time was spent with her...