Taylor, TX Obituaries

Israel Mendoza, Sr.

Israel Mendoza, Sr.

Jul 29, 2012

Israel Mendoza was born on February 7, 1943 and passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Israel was a resident of Hutto, Texas at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife Eva Mendoza, 3 sons, 8 daughters and numerous grandchildren. He was a loving and caring husband and father. May he Rest in Peace because...

Frank Griffin, Jr.

Frank Griffin, Jr.

Jul 28, 2012

Frank Griffin, Jr., 52, of Austin, TX, passed away Saturday, July 28, 20l2. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Lillian J. Cervenka

Lillian J. Cervenka

Jul 20, 2012

Lillian J. Cervenka, 90, of Granger, TX passed away, July 20, 2012 in Taylor. She was born March 7, 1922 in Granger, TX to Annie & August Svehlak. Born and raised in Granger, Lillian spent most of her life on the farm. She loved to play bingo and also worked at the bingo games. For a short time, Lillian...

Billy C. Evans

Billy C. Evans

Jul 18, 2012

Billy Evans, 87, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 23, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial to follow at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Ronny Lee Dlouhy

Ronny Lee Dlouhy

Jul 16, 2012

Ronny Dlouhy “R.D.”, 64, of Taylor, Texas, reunited with his eldest son, Shannon Dale, on Monday, July 16, 2012. He was born August 19, 1947 to Benjamin “Bennie” Sr. and Emma Marie (Heinzke) Dlouhy in Taylor, Texas. Ronny was the oldest of 12 children. As the oldest, he took care of his siblings growing up and was protective of...

Chris Edward Vanek

Chris Edward Vanek

Jul 15, 2012

Chris Edward Vanek, 47, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2012, as the result of injuries suffered in a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born October 7, 1964, in Taylor, the son of Edward and Lillie (Havelka) Vanek, also of Taylor. He is survived by his soul mate, Teresa Dodridge Vanek, whom he married in August...

Lydia M Hayes

Lydia M Hayes

Jul 14, 2012

Lydia M. Hayes, 96, of Taylor, formerly of San Antonio, passed away on July 14, 2012. Lydia was born in Granger, TX to Emil and Vinnie Fojtik on April 23, 1916. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents, five sisters Val Arganzio, Louise Matysek, Alice Zak, Margie Hamann, Millie Rieger, and brother Albert Fojtik. She is survived by...

Frank James Edge

Frank James Edge

Jul 6, 2012

Frank James Edge, 66, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012. No services are planned.

Santiago M. Hernandez

Santiago M. Hernandez

Jul 4, 2012

Santiago M. Hernandez, 67, of Thrall, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born July 18, 1944 in Tahoka, Texas to Josefa and Alejandro Hernandez. Santiago married Santos Hernandez on July 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Santos Hernandez; children, Josie Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Sandy Gamboa, Santiago Hernandez, Jr., Geneva Garcia, Johnny Hernandez,...

Lillian C. Reynolds

Lillian C. Reynolds

Jun 26, 2012

Lillian C. Reynolds, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. No services are planned at this time.

Emil Rudolph Dubec

Emil Rudolph Dubec

Jun 25, 2012

Emil Rudolph Dubec, 80, of Austin, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Granger, TX.

Donna Sue Schwarz

Donna Sue Schwarz

Jun 23, 2012

Donna Sue “Caffey” Schwarz of Thorndale, TX passed away June 22, 2012. She was born September 25, 1959 to Bobby and Betty Caffey in Taylor, TX. She was raised in Thorndale and Deer Park, TX and graduated from Thorndale High School in 1978. Donna met the love of her life Glenn Schwarz when she was a teenager. They were...

Mary Lee Harris

Mary Lee Harris

Jun 22, 2012

Mary Harris, 74, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Live Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Herman "Buddy" E. Wells, Jr.

Herman "Buddy" E. Wells, Jr.

Jun 22, 2012

Herman Ervel “Buddy” “Sarge” Wells, Jr., 82, of Thrall died Friday, June 22, 2012. Family visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, 26, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the New Red Rock Cemetery. Herman was born February 22, 1930 in Red Rock, Texas to Herman, Sr. and...

Joanne Joyce Bird

Joanne Joyce Bird

Jun 22, 2012

Joanne Bird, 76, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Burial will be at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA at a future date.

Edwin T. Sladek

Edwin T. Sladek

Jun 21, 2012

Edwin T. Sladek, 70, of Taylor, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, June 25, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Taylor City Cemetery.

Jerry Bob Price

Jerry Bob Price

Jun 19, 2012

Jerry Bob Price, 70, of Taylor, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. No services are planned at this time.

Victor Gilbert Waiser

Victor Gilbert Waiser

Jun 19, 2012

Victor Gilbert Waiser, 86, was born May 26, 1926 and died June 19, 2012 at Scott & White-Taylor Hospital. He was baptized June 6, 1926 by Rev. P.B. Miertschin and confirmed April 2, 1939 by Rev. F.H. Stelzer. Victor was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Thorndale and served 30 years as Church Trustee. Victor served in...

Ernesto Trevino Flores

Ernesto Trevino Flores

Jun 19, 2012

ERNESTO T FLORES, "Chupe" age 70, of Taylor, Texas passed away June 19, 2012 at 4:55pm at Scott and White Hospital, Round Rock. He was born: January 9th, 1942 in Taylor, Texas to Espiridion and Pauline T Flores. Survived by his Siblings and their spouses: Manuel Trevino and his wife Anita, Elvira Ybarra and her husband Frank, Joe Flores...

Ruby Naivar Howerton

Ruby Naivar Howerton

Jun 19, 2012

Ruby Naivar Howerton, 90, of Taylor, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. She was born March 15, 1922 to Gottleb and Mary (Rieger) Riethmeyer. Ruby enjoyed making wedding cakes, sewing and quilting. Friends might remember her assisting them at the House Jewelry Store. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Lygie Naivar and Jim Howerton, daughter-in-law DeVonna...