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
Sep 16, 2011
Darryl R. Matthews, 68, passed away September 16, 2011. No services are planned.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jovita Flores
Jul 21, 2011
Jovita Flores, also known as “Cora”, 84, passed away July 21, 2011 at her home in Taylor surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1927 to Monico and Angelita Flores. Jovita is survived by her 4 daughters, 1 son, and their families: Bessie Yannis and her 11 children (9 living) and 25 grandchildren; Guadalupe Yannis and her...
Effie Dorothy Machu
Jul 17, 2011
Effie Dorothy Machu, 85, of Taylor, Texas died at Park Place Care Center in Georgetown, Texas on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Celebration of Life Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylor, Texas with the Rev. B. G. Niemtschk officiating. The burial will follow at Taylor City Cemetery. Effie was born...
Claudie Glover
Jul 16, 2011
Claudie Leshikar Glover, born December 13, 1907, passed away in Taylor on July 16, 2011. Mrs. Glover was preceded in death by her husband Willis Houghton Glover; her parents Frank S. Leshikar and Johanna Svadlevak Leshikar; all of Taylor; and her son-in-law Gordon G. Willis of Lake Jackson. Also preceded in death were sister Mrs. August (Betty Marie) Kacin...
Laura Marie Davis
Jul 16, 2011
Laura Marie Davis, 87, of Davilla, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at her residence after a brief illness. Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Davilla Baptist Church with Brother David Cox and Brother Billy Ray Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Davilla Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19,...
Lucia Tanguma
Jul 14, 2011
Lucia Sanchez Tanguma was born March 4, 1933 in McNeil, TX to Severo and Francisca Sanchez. She lived here entire life in the surrounding area until her passing on July 14, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. Survivors include sons Ernest, John Noe and wife Tina Tanguma, brother Ermino Sanchez, and numerous nephews and nieces. A Rosary will be...