Taylor, TX Obituaries

Wilbert Weise

Wilbert Weise

Sep 23, 2011

Wilbert “Uti” Otto Weise,81, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Taylor, Texas surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born to Herman and Louise (Winters) Weise on June 30, 1930 in Thorndale, Texas. “Uti” was Baptized, Confirmed and continued to be an active, lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Thorndale until health issues...

James Scott Killough

James Scott Killough

Sep 22, 2011

James Scott Killough, 42, of Taylor passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. The Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:30 P.M. Sunday, September 25, 2011 at First Baptist Church (7th & Davis). Burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Lavona Appel

Lavona Appel

Sep 22, 2011

Lavona Marie Bargfrede Appel was born to Henry F. and Mary C. Bargfrede on October 18, 1925 in Alma, Missouri. Lavona married Rev. Vernon M. Appel in 1950 and has lived in Thorndale since 1959. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she taught school for 33 years. She was preceeded in death by her husband,...

Michael David Gola

Michael David Gola

Sep 22, 2011

Michael D. Gola, 57, of Taylor passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at his residence. The Rosary will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 26, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Mass will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fth. Lonnie Urban officiating. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery....

Paul F. Nolan

Paul F. Nolan

Sep 18, 2011

Paul F. Nolan, 84, passed away September 18, 2011. No services are planned.

Manuel F. Olivarez

Manuel F. Olivarez

Sep 17, 2011

Manuel F. Olivarez, age 70, of Taylor, died Saturday, September 17, 2011. He was a faithful son, devoted father, and a friend to many. Manuel was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be remembered for his friendly demeanor and his willingness to help others. Manuel was enjoying retirement after working 40+ years as an automotive parts...

Darryl R. Matthews

Darryl R. Matthews

Sep 16, 2011

Darryl R. Matthews, 68, passed away September 16, 2011. No services are planned.

Gilbert Saenz

Gilbert Saenz

Sep 8, 2011

Gilbert Ortiz Saenz passed away peacefully and entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday, September 8, 2011. He was born November 7, 1949 in Taylor, TX, to Maria Ortiz Saenz and Rudolph Saenz, Sr. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1968 and went on to further his studies at Temple Jr. College and Southwest Texas State University. He completed...

Doris Fojtik

Doris Fojtik

Sep 4, 2011

Doris Fojtik of Taylor passed away Sunday, August 4, 2011 in Austin. Visitation will be Monday, August 5, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 6, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.

Ellissa (Lisa) L. Pope

Ellissa (Lisa) L. Pope

Aug 26, 2011

Ellissa (Lisa) Lynn Cockrell Pope, 67, passed away August 26, 2011 at her home in Granger, TX. She was born September 11, 1943 to Louis R. and Robbie Mae Cockrell. Her husband, Grover Cleveland Pope, III (Lil’ Buck), preceded her in death in 2004. “Lisa” as she was called by many, had been a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Orlando D. Lopez

Orlando D. Lopez

Aug 20, 2011

Orlando Domínguez López, of Granger, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was born on February 23, 1974 to Arthur and Consuelo López in Taylor, TX. Orlando was an honor graduate of Granger High School and continued his education at Southwestern University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History in 1996. He was a member of...

Hilda Krueger

Hilda Krueger

Aug 13, 2011

Hilda Krueger, age 89 of Taylor, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX. She was born October 10, 1921 in Beyersville, TX in the family home to William and Annie (Buenger) Seggern. Her husband of 53 years, August Krueger, preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents;...

Kenneth James Menzel

Kenneth James Menzel

Aug 5, 2011

Kenneth James Menzel, 61, of Thorndale, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2011 at his home. He was born August 22, 1949, in Taylor, Texas, to Clarence and Fayrene Niemtschk Menzel. He grew up on the family farm just outside of Thorndale, Texas. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Thorndale High School in 1967. After graduation,...

Rhuey A. Cluck

Rhuey A. Cluck

Aug 4, 2011

Rhuey Aletha Bingham Cluck, 93, of Hutto, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2011 at Scott & White Hospital. She had enjoyed such excellent health that it was only the 2nd time she had been hospitalized since giving birth to her only child. Her heart just seemed to be tired and ready to...

Lillian Tillis

Lillian Tillis

Aug 1, 2011

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie and friend went home to be with Jesus on August 1, 2011. Lillian Lee Tillis (Dollie) was born in Hare, TX to the late Isaac Jones, Sr. and Beola Jones. She attended Blackshear/O.L. Price High School. Lillian retired from Austin State School and Kenmar Residential Services. She was preceded in death by her...

Regina "Jeanie" Rogers

Regina "Jeanie" Rogers

Jul 29, 2011

Regina (Jeanie) Rogers passed away July 29, 2011 after a seven month battle with cancer. She was born July 18, 1949, to Justin and Clara Niemtschk of Thorndale. Jeanie spent the majority of her working career at Industrial Generating Company, ALCOA, and most recently Luminant. Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband...

Darlene Hathaway

Darlene Hathaway

Jul 27, 2011

Darlene Hutson Hathaway, 57, joined her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. She was born August 30, 1953 to Bennie Andrew and Dorothy L. (Stinson) Hutson. Darlene is survived by her husband Bill M. Hathaway and children: Andrew Bell and wife Katherine, Paul Bell and wife Brilla, Matthew Bell, Amanda Massie, Angela Bell,...

Richard (Ricardo) Mireles Rangel

Richard (Ricardo) Mireles Rangel

Jul 26, 2011

Richard (Ricardo) Mireles Rangel, 60, of Taylor, passed away July 26, 2011. Ricardo was born January 26, 1951 to Manuel and Gertrude (Mireles) Rangel. He was a truck driver for a concrete company and was a dispatcher for 10 years with Dorsett Brothers Concrete in Houston and BFI for 6 years. He is survived by his wife Rita G....

Judith Mae Pekar

Judith Mae Pekar

Jul 24, 2011

Judith (Judy) Mae Pekar, 89, of Granger went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation & Care Center in Georgetown. Rosary will be Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Celebration of Life Mass will be Friday, July 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at SS....

Raymond P. Vanek

Raymond P. Vanek

Jul 22, 2011

Raymond Paul Vanek, 75, of Taylor passed away Friday, July 22, 2011. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Celebration of Life Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Raymond...