Taylor, TX Obituaries

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...

Fidel Estrada, Sr.

Fidel Estrada, Sr.

Jun 15, 2012

Fidel Estrada Mendoza passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 15, 2012 in Taylor, Texas. Fidel was born September 20, 1932 in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. Fidel is survived by his wife Juana Estrada and his 9 children; Estella Castillo, Fidel Estrada, Jr., Maria Carmen Hernandez, Maria Consuelo Rodriguez, Maria Guadalupe Rogers, Maria Rocio Franco, Claudia...

Bobby Joe Townsend

Bobby Joe Townsend

Jun 13, 2012

Bobby Joe Townsend, 77, of Taylor, passed away June 13, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1934 to Bennie and Gladys (Berry) Townsend in Friendship, TX. Bobby married the love of his life, Gladys (Lenz) Townsend on October 16, 1955. Bobby worked for 42 years as a pressman at Harts Graphics (formerly Steck Company) in...

Betty Fern Marshall

Betty Fern Marshall

Jun 12, 2012

Betty Fern Marshall, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Temple, Texas. Betty Fern Marshall was born May 6, 1931 in Taylor, the daughter of Rudolph and Ruth Nickerson Christianson. She was baptized in 1931 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church and was confirmed in the First United Methodist Church several years later, where she has been a...

Maria L. Pedroza

Maria L. Pedroza

Jun 6, 2012

Maria Louisa Vasquez Pedroza was born January 31, 1937, in Bartlett, Texas. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 75 on June 6, 2012 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary married Guillermo (John) Pedroza, Sr., in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Granger, Texas. They were married for 29 years...