Taylor, TX Obituaries

Matilda ("Dollie" Otillie Hajda

Matilda ("Dollie" Otillie Hajda

Nov 9, 2017

Matilda Otillie (Dollie) Skrhak Hajda passed away at the age of 93 at the Granger Villa Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie, parents John and Otillie Skrhak, four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by three daughters Barbara Loitz and husband, Nancy Kruse and husband Ronnie and Donna Jarosek...

Steven N Scruggs

Steven N Scruggs

Nov 6, 2017

Steven N. Scruggs

February 9, 1950 – November 6, 2017

Steven N. Scruggs was born in Taylor, Texas on February 9, 1950 to Hollis and Helen Werchan Scruggs. A lifelong resident of Taylor, he graduated Taylor High School in 1968 and Southwest Texas State in 1972 with...

Leroy Bland

Leroy Bland

Nov 3, 2017

Leroy Bland

February 27, 1929 – November 3, 2017

Leroy Bland was born to Sellia Jackson and Jessie D. Bland in Taylor, TX on February 27, 1928.  He attended the US Army in 1940 until 1945.  He later worked 10 years at the Taylor Cotton Gin then later worked 30 years as a supervisor at...

Lorena Hejl

Lorena Hejl

Nov 2, 2017

Lorena Brinkmeyer Hehman Hejl

Lorena Hejl passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2017 at the age of 97.  She was born February 17, 1920 to Charlie and Antonie (Wick) Brinkmeyer.  She was baptized April 18, 1920 by Pastor Pfenneger at Wuthrich Hill and confirmed April 14, 1935 by Pastor Rewaldt at Wuthrich Hill.  Her memorial verse...

Margarita Ochoa

Margarita Ochoa

Oct 31, 2017

Margarita Mata Ochoa, 64, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2017 in Taylor.

Margarita was born in San Antonio, Texas to Susie Zepeda and Paul Mata on June 21, 1953.  She loved to be with her family. She loved to go on outings, shopping, loved the cooking channel, to cook, dance and listen to music,...

Richard "Rc" Caulk

Richard "Rc" Caulk

Oct 24, 2017

Mr. Richard “RC” Caulk, of Thorndale, TX, passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 after a short battle with lung cancer. Richard was 74 years old.

Richard was born to Hazel Caulk on September 10, 1943 in Hillsboro, Mississippi. He was married to Karen Kwon on August 22, 1987 in Colton, California. Richard served...

Charles Franklin Burchard

Charles Franklin Burchard

Oct 20, 2017

Charles Franklin Burchard, 90, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2017 in Round Rock.

Charles was born in Austin, Texas to Alvena Doughtery and Malcolm Burchard on November 5, 1926.  Charles married Margaret L. Dudley August 27, 1948 in Austin.  He was a member of the United States Navy, serving in World...

Frances Bernice Strmiska Steffek

Frances Bernice Strmiska Steffek

Oct 18, 2017

Frances was born on February 4, 1930 to Joseph J. Strmiska and Mary Skrhak Strmiska.  She was baptized and received all her sacraments at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas.  On July 27, 1948, she married Edward J. Steffek at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.  There were 5 children born of this union, Edward,...

Ruby Alice Achtruth

Ruby Alice Achtruth

Oct 16, 2017

Ruby Alice Achtruth, 97, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 16, 2017. Ruby was born to Paul and Esther Kiesling on December 23, 1919 at their home in Thorndale, TX.   She was baptized on February 1, 1920 and confirmed on March 25, 1934 by Rev. F.H. Stelzer of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thorndale, TX. ...

Cleo Alvin Roberts

Cleo Alvin Roberts

Oct 13, 2017

On Friday, October 13, 2017, Cleo Alvin Roberts went home to be with the Lord. He was born September 26, 1924 in Normanna, TX to Cleo Alton Roberts and Mildred Blackwell Roberts.  At an early age, the family moved to Wilamar, TX, where Alvin grew up on the family farm.  After graduation from San Perlita High School, he attended...

Edna Ruth Cowan

Edna Ruth Cowan

Oct 2, 2017

Services for Edna Ruth Medart Cowan, 98, a long-time resident of Taylor, Texas will be handled by Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, Texas.

Mrs. Cowan died Monday, October 2, 2017 at Park Place Manor Nursing Home in Belton, Texas.

She was born March 7, 1919 to Spencer and Lorena Miller Medart in Killeen, Texas.  She...

Lrene Marie Bernhardt

Lrene Marie Bernhardt

Oct 2, 2017

On October 2, 2017, Lrene Marie Bernhardt, 73, was taken into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ in Round Rock, TX.

She was born February 25, 1944 in Taylor, TX, the daughter of Liston Poston and Irene Pfeil Poston.  She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Taylor High School in 1962.  Lrene married...

Horace Trava Twitty

Horace Trava Twitty

Oct 1, 2017

Horace T. Twitty of Taylor was born on January 5, 1917 and passed away October 1, 2017 at SPJST Rest Home in Taylor.

Horace was born in Allsboro, Alabama.  He married Mildred V. Waddle on July 15, 1938.  Horace was a member and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Taylor.

Graveside service...

Eldon Henry Niemtschk

Eldon Henry Niemtschk

Sep 25, 2017

Eldon “Shorty” Niemtschk, 82, formerly of Taylor, TX passed away on September 25, 2017 in Chandler, AZ. Shorty was born in Thorndale, TX to Meta and Otto Niemtschk on March 27, 1935. He grew up in Thorndale, TX. Shorty married Julia Marie Schoenrock on January 26, 1958. He grew up on the family farm, played football for Thorndale High...

Edward Machicek

Edward Machicek

Sep 23, 2017

Edward Raymond Machicek, Sr., 90, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2017 in Granger, TX.

Edward was born in Hallettsville, Texas to Agnes (Mozisek) and Joe L. Machicek on March 23, 1927.  He grew up in St. Mary’s community, west of Hallettsville, Texas.  Edward married Lillie Mae Okruhlik on October 17, 1955.

He...

Linda Gail Hohertz

Linda Gail Hohertz

Sep 19, 2017

Linda Gail Hohertz, 69 was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017.    Born in San Antonio but residing most of her adult life in the Austin area (Burnet, Bastrop, Hutto).   She was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoying time with family, and trips to the casino.

Survived by her husband...

Rafael Najera Ortega, Sr.

Rafael Najera Ortega, Sr.

Sep 17, 2017

Rafael “Regino” Najera Ortega, Sr. of Taylor passed away at St. David’s Hospital in Round Rock on September 17, 2017.  Surrounded by his family.

Rafael was born to Lorenzo Ortega and Soccorro Najera Ortega on October 24, 1938 in Panuco de Coronado, Durango Mexico.  Rafael worked in the manufacturing industry for 50 years.  He was a hardworking...

Donald Barrington

Donald Barrington

Sep 15, 2017

Donald Barrington

Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Donald Keith Barrington was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday evening after a valiant lifelong battle with Diabetes.  He faced every obstacle with an enormity of faith and strength, all to spend a little more time with his family. ...

Mary Ann Vrana Hendrix

Mary Ann Vrana Hendrix

Sep 10, 2017

Mary Ann Hendrix, 79, passed away September 10 th, 2017, at Seton Williamson Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born March 24 th , 1938 in Littlefield, TX, to Stanley and Wilma (Dubec) Vrana. Mary grew up in Granger, TX, and attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and Granger Schools. She married George Hendrix on March 16 th...

Jonathan Edward Nieves

Jonathan Edward Nieves

Sep 8, 2017

Jonathan Edward Nieves, 30 years old, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2017.

Visitation and Rosary will be held at Providence Funeral Home Friday September 15, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 7pm.  The funeral service will be held at 10am on September 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...