Leonora S. Wolf
May 1, 2016
Leonora Sophie Ottilie Stoll Wolf 1928-2016 Leonora was born September 28, 1928 in the Wuthrich Hill Community near Taylor, Texas, daughter of the late Otto H. Stoll and Ella Heckmann Stoll. She was baptized November 18, 1928 in St. James Lutheran Church (now Prince of Peace Lutheran) at Wuthrich Hill by the Rev. G. Walter. She was confirmed on...
Ruth S. Preston
Apr 27, 2016
Born in 1924, Ruth Stabeno Preston passed gently to the Lord and waiting husband, R.C., on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Ruth is survived by her sons Chuck Preston and Bob Preston, daughter Linda Preston, and brother Gene Stabeno. Ruth worked as a Registered Nurse for 33 years at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, John’s Hospital in Taylor and as a...
Pauline Clara Sorenson
Apr 22, 2016
Pauline Clara (Wuthrich) Sorenson, 96, of Taylor, TX passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Trinity Care Center, Round Rock. She was born December 18, 1919 to Fred John Wuthrich and Lena Emilia (Moehnke) Wuthrich. Pauline was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church (a/k/a West Taylor Lutheran Church). She married Louis Christian Sorenson on December 18, 1936...
Newlon Johnson
Apr 19, 2016
Newlon, Newt to some, Rich to others, came into this world on January 15, 1941 to Fritz W. Johnson Sr. and Lucille Robinson in Georgetown, Texas. Newlon returned home to our Heavenly Father on April 19, 2016 at his home in Taylor, TX. He was proud to call Taylor his home for over 50 years. He touched so many...
Gabriel Torres
Apr 9, 2016
Gabriel Carlin Torres March 4, 1959 – April 9, 2016 Gabriel Carlin Torres (57), was called by God on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born in Taylor, TX to Julia Carlin Torres & Lorenzo Torres on March 4, 1959. He was the youngest of nine children. Gabriel was a fun and loving person who would make everyone laugh....
Jason Glenn Schwarz
Apr 4, 2016
Jason Glenn Schwarz current resident of Garland, TX, formerly of Thorndale, TX passed away April 4th, 2016. He was born November 30th, 1981 in Taylor, TX. He was raised in Thorndale and graduated from Thorndale High School in 2000. From there he went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University and his MBA from Sam Houston...
Frances Olene Phillips
Apr 4, 2016
Frances Olene Phillips, 92, of Taylor passed away April 4, 2016. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home with Royce Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery. Olene was born September 17,...
Joyce Ann Withrow Hamby
Apr 1, 2016
Joyce Ann Withrow Hamby, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 of cancer, at the young age of 59. Joyce (aka Aunt Gorgeous), was born in Fort Carson Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 14,1956. Joyce spent some of her life traveling to places like Canada, Florida, Washington State, Kansas, New Mexico, California, and all over Texas....
Alfonso Salazar, Jr.
Mar 30, 2016
Alfonso Salazar, Jr., 58, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 4, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home.
Edna Harris
Mar 30, 2016
Edna Harris, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home.
Rosalie "Rose" Hermaine Schmidt Hardin
Mar 28, 2016
Rosalie (Rose) Hermaine Schmidt Hardin, age 87, died March 28, 2016. Rose was born on December 15, 1928 to Herman and Rosa Schmidt in Taylor, TX. She had been married to Ozzie Hardin for over 30 years from Rantoul, Illinois. Rose was active in her church serving St. Martin’s Lutheran in many capacities. She was an active Lutheran layperson...
Sara Luna
Mar 25, 2016
Sara Luna, 85, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery.
Kimberly Diane Jones
Mar 24, 2016
Kimberly Diane (Kokes) Jones, age 46 of Hutto, passed away on March 24, 2016 after a 7 year battle with breast cancer. She was born June 14, 1969 in Taylor, Texas to Eugene and Mary Kokes. Kimberly was a 1987 graduate of Hutto High School and a 1995 graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos where she...
Rufino M Ortiz
Mar 17, 2016
Rufino M. Ortiz, “Pop”, age 69, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was married to the love of his life Lupe Salazar since September 28th 1964. Together they had 10 children. Family was the most important thing to him. He taught each of his children the meaning of...
Kevin Lee Luersen
Mar 13, 2016
Kevin Luersen was born on December 9, 1965 in Austin, Texas to Wallace and Joann Luersen. He was their only son and pride and joy. He passed away on March 13, 2016 after a valiant fight with Metastatic Melanoma Cancer. Kevin is survived by his loving and dedicated family, wife Jennifer, sons Heston and Reagan of Granger, Texas and...
David R. Garcia
Mar 12, 2016
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, our beloved David R. Garcia claimed his victory over death as he ascended into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He battled and endured his lifelong illness with a grace and dignity that will forever inspire his family and friends. He brought the presence of the Holy Spirit everywhere he...
Guillermo "William" Pedroza, Jr.
Mar 11, 2016
Guillermo “William” Pedroza, Jr. was born November 16, 1963, in Taylor, Texas. He was called home at the age of 52 on March 11, 2016. William married Rebecca “Becky” Trammell Pedroza, May 14, 1994, and was married for 21 years. They have one son, Sebastian “Sebe” Guillermo Pedroza who is 15 years old. During his lifetime he worked at...
Brian Lee Roepke
Mar 9, 2016
Brian Lee Roepke, 45, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home. Brian was born September 5, 1970 to Jimmie and Rita (Zimmerhanzel) Roepke. Brian always enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was always helpful, cheerful, and a giver. Brian...
Janna Marie Greer
Feb 28, 2016
Janna Marie Greer, 46 years old, was born on May 22, 1969 in Pasadena, Texas at Southmore Hospital. She passed away on February 28, 2016 in Granger, Texas at her parents’ home Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Janice Greer. She resided from her early childhood to adulthood in La Porte and Pasadena, Texas. She attended La Porte Elementary, Junior...
Tillie Clara Kirsch
Feb 24, 2016
Tillie Clara (Merkord) Kirsch passed away February 24, 2016 in Taylor at the age of 100 years, 10 months, 12 days. She was born on April 12, 1915 to Carl and Marie (Kattner) Merkord of the Detmold Community and was baptized Mathilda Klara Merkord in April 1915 by Rudolph Becker, St. John Lutheran Church, Detmold. Her sponsors were Herman...