John 'JB' Briones
Apr 25, 2025
John Briones, age 63, passed away on April 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Slaton, TX on June 24, 1961. John then attended and graduated from Thorndale, TX where he made many lifelong friends. He was able to start his career as an environmentalist with Sisk-Robb Inc and was very hard working and dedicated to his job. When John...
Janette Polach
Apr 23, 2025
In loving memory of our mother, Janette Polach, who passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Adolph and loving mother of Heidi and Shane.
Janette was a kind, caring and giving person. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in life with courage and dignity. Our mother was a source of inspiration to...
Espririon Santa Cruz
Apr 18, 2025
Espiririon “SP” Santa Cruz of Taylor, TX passed away Friday April 18, at the age of 91.
SP was born in Waelder, TX to Pablo and Tranquilina (Perales) Santa Cruz. SP was the youngest of 9 children, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He served in the US Army where he learned his carpentry skills. He married Amalia Morales on Fe. 11,...
Amelia Castro
Apr 18, 2025
Amelia D. Castro
(August 18, 1937 - April 18, 2025)
Amelia D. Castro, age 87, of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Pflugerville, TX on Friday, April 18, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Amelia De La Rosa was born in Thrall, Texas on August 18, 1937 to Domingo and Mary (Rivera)...
Oralia Garza De Sandoval
Apr 17, 2025
Oralia Garza De Sandoval age 83, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Oralia was born on August 26, 1941, in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon Mexico to Robert Garza and Maria De Jesus Cerna.
She married the love of her life, Antonio Sandoval on May 12, 1961. They were married for 63 years. From this marriage, Oralia and Antonio had four children;...
Margaret Jean Ponton
Apr 16, 2025
.Margaret Jean Krieg Ponton
Margaret Ponton, 94, of Taylor, passed away peacefully the morning of April 16th, 2025. Margaret was born in Thrall, Texas, on December 18th, 1930, to John and Emma Senkel Krieg, the fourth of five siblings. Margaret was a proud graduate of Thrall High School and attended many reunions. She graduated from Texas State College for Women in...
Merrilyn Barton
Apr 11, 2025
Merrilyn Barton
Merrilyn Ann Barton, 80, of Thrall, TX, passed away peacefully Friday, April 11, 2025, at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock, after a brief illness.
Born Merrilyn Ann Turner on July 6, 1944, in Commerce, TX, she was the oldest daughter of C.C. and Eva Turner. She was raised in Longview, TX and graduated from Longview High School in...
Chad Alan Cox
Apr 5, 2025
Chad Alan Cox
July 26, 1979 — April 5, 2025
Chad Alan Cox went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the presence of his loving family at his home in Thorndale, TX.
Chad was born July 26th, 1979, in Waco, TX, to Rhonda Edward Cox. Chad’s family included three younger siblings, Jason Cox, Nicole Haegan, and Seth Cox. He...
Nelvin Brown Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Mr. Nelvin Brown, Sr. was born January 14, 1959 to the late Archie and Maudie Brown in Taylor, Texas. He grew up in Taylor and attended public school there.
He met and married Beaulah Mae Myers of Austin, Texas. To this union, two children were born. His parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was called to...
Irene Frances Mikulencak
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Frances Mikulencak, who peacefully left us on April 2, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on November 2, 1946, in Granger, Texas. She married the love of her life, Danny Mikulencak on May 21st, 1966.
Irene was a hardworking and determined woman who dedicated her life...
Elaine Ann Oser
Apr 1, 2025
Elaine Ann Oser, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at the age of 81.
Elaine was born on May 5th, 1943, in Taylor, Texas, to Oscar and Lena Raschke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur David Oser; her parents, Oscar and Lena Raschke; and her in-laws, Andrew and...
Trenton Delayne Clifford McCormick
Mar 28, 2025
Trenton Delayne Clifford McCormick, 39, of Hutto, Texas unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025, in Taylor, Texas. Trenton was born on May 16, 1985 to Shasta D. McCormick and Kim Poole in Taylor, Texas. Trenton was raised in Taylor and attended Taylor schools and graduated from Thrall High School in May 2004.
Trenton will...
Linda Frances Kaderka
Mar 27, 2025
Linda Kaderka passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home in Taylor, Texas. Linda was born in Taylor on March 6, 1945, to Agnes Tschoerner Cmerek and Ladislov Cmerek of Granger, Texas. On June 23, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart Darvin Kaderka. She is survived by her sons, Darrell Kaderka and his wife Sharon of Cypress,...
Pedro H. Lara
Mar 24, 2025
Pedro H. Lara, 72, of Round Rock went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Pete was born on July 10, 1952 in Pearsall, Texas to Conrado Luis and Juanita Lara. He was the eldest of five siblings. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1993 and earned a degree in Business Administration. He married the love...
Norbert Anton Matula
Mar 23, 2025
Norbert Anton Matula of Taylor, Texas passed away March 23, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 86.
Norbert was born in Granger, Texas on March 31, 1938 to Henry Matula and Bernadette Matula (Cervenka). Norbert married Barbara Ann Zieschang on June 12, 1965. They were married for 59 years. He was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church...
Lorenzo R. Canales Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Lorenzo R. Canales Sr.
Born: September 5, 1941 - Died: March 19, 2025
Lorenzo R. Canales Sr. was born in Cameron, Texas, to Esperanza and Taurino Canales. He was raised in Belton, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family, including his two biological sisters and one brother (who predeceased him). After his mother divorced, she married Leon Castor Sr., who...
Jensen Paige Anders
Mar 15, 2025
Jensen Paige Anders was taken from us too soon, departing on March 15, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved son, Jett Harmon, her mother, Anita Anders, her brother, Jack Gordon, her stepfather, Justin Wedel, and her cat, Jimmy. Jensen could be described at times as an agave cactus - drought tolerant, adaptive to even the harshest of environments, sharp and...
Marianne Gordy
Mar 15, 2025
Marianne Gordy, 69, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2025, in Thorndale, Texas. Born on June 8, 1955, in Austin, Texas, she lived a life dedicated to education and the well-being of others.
Marianne earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Texas and spent 45 years as a special education teacher. Her dedication to her students...
Benjamin Noe Gonzales
Mar 14, 2025
Benjamin Noe Gonzales Sr. was born on October 6, 1943, in San Benito, Texas, to Julia V. Gonzales and Josè A. Gonzales. On Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 81, he peacefully joined the Lord after bravely battling heart and kidney failure.
Benjamin married his sweetheart, Socorro Gonzales, in August 1960. Together, they had two sons, Benjamin Gonzales Jr....
Edward "Ed" Harold Johnson Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Edward Harold Johnson Jr of Taylor Tx, passed away March 14, 2025. He was born April 14, 1947 in Shreveport, LA to Edward H. Johnson Sr. and Elizabeth Irene Bloxom-Johnson. Ed graduated Taylor High-School in 1965 and he joined the Army after he graduated. His service included 2 ½ tours in Vietnam before returning home. While adjusting to civilian life,...