Taylor, TX Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

John Henry Arnel Bielss, Sr. was called Home and left this world for his next adventure on November 3, 2023. He was 78 years old.

John was born September 22, 1945, in Salado, Texas to Arnel Bielss and Lydia (Fojt) Bielss. John attended Taylor High School until his junior year when he left for the Navy. John...

Oct 30, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Frances Louise Stiba, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She died peacefully at the age of 93 on October 30, 2023.

Frances Stiba was born on April 12, 1930 to Lloyd and Pauline Sibert in Austin, Texas.  Frances is survived by her daughters, Janis Alexander Jansky & husband Johnnie; Patty...

Oct 28, 2023

Halmer Vann Weldon, 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2023, in Hutto, Texas. Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed.  A man whose life centered on family and faith, Vann had a ready smile, a gift for storytelling, and an unlimited willingness to lend a hand wherever needed.

He was born...

Oct 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of James William Thrasher

James William Thrasher, age 83, of Canyon Lake, passed away on October 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Spruce Pine, Alabama on May 30, 1940, to the proud parents, Hollie Davis Thrasher and Alter Berta Wallace Thrasher. Raised in the heart of Alabama, James had...

Oct 27, 2023

Albert Joseph Gola, age 85, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2023, at home after a short illness. Albert fell on September 23rd while dove hunting then a few days later he fell again inside his home. After spending three weeks in the hospital, it was discovered that he had carotid artery disease but had been asymptomatic....

Oct 26, 2023

Keith Stone, 71, passed unexpectedly October 26, 2023, at Seton Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas.

He was born on May 09, 1952, in Houston, Texas to Charles and Helen Stone. Keith attended and graduated from Waltrip High School, Class of 1970. Following graduation, he attended and played football at Wharton Jr College and Baylor University.

Oct 25, 2023

Guadalupe Flores passed on 10/25/2023.  Full obituary to be posted soon

Oct 23, 2023

Johnnie Joe Naizer, 69, of Granger passed away on October 23, 2023 with his family by his side after a 12-year battle with Parkinson’s and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Disease.

Johnnie was born on December 6, 1953, to Johnnie H. and Georgia Naizer of Granger, Texas.  He attended SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and was a 1972...

Oct 19, 2023

Ben Gilbert Faltesek of Taylor, Texas, born October 9, 1938, in Thrall, Texas, departed this life peacefully on October 19, 2023. Ben was raised near Rice's Crossing, attended Taylor High School, and served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 and was stationed in Korea. He worked 30 years and retired from ALCOA in 1994, then became self-employed...

Oct 18, 2023

Perry Wayne Campbell was born January 24, 1958, to Ernest and Dorothy Campbell as the youngest of three children.  He left to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023.  Perry was from Flint, Texas, and moved to Taylor, Texas, in the mid 1980s where he worked for over 25 years at ALCOA as a mechanical designer and draftsman.  ...

Oct 15, 2023

Ivan Ray Leschber, 90, of Taylor, Tx went to his eternal home on October 15, 2023, at the EXACT same time 7:34 am, EXACT day, a Sunday, and EXACTLY 7 weeks from the day his beautiful wife, Barbara Jean Leschber, lost her valiant fight with ovarian cancer.  Through their faith and living a Christian life, they are now reunited...

Oct 14, 2023

Jessie Don Lopez parted this world to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2023, at the age of 43.

Jessie is survived by his siblings, Mark Anthony Lopez, Adrian (Camille) Lopez, and Ashley (Bobby) Raymond. His nieces and nephew: Hannah, Riley, and Isabella Raymond, Zoe, Jaylin, and Roman Lopez.

He is preceded...

Oct 8, 2023

Darwin Javier Orellana Colindres passed October 8, 2023.  Full obituary to be posted soon

Oct 7, 2023

Henrietta Sophia Swenson Anderson Gordon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully past away on October 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on November 8, 1927, she lived her entire life in Taylor, Texas, and had been residing at S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living since September 2018.

Henrietta was the daughter of Swen...

Oct 4, 2023

Miguel H. Zuniga Jr. (also known as Suniga), passed away on October 4th, 2023, in Taylor, Texas at the age of 71. Born on July 31st, 1952, in Leander, Texas, Miguel was the beloved son of Matilda and Mike Suniga Sr.

Above all, Miguel was a devout man of God, and his unwavering faith illuminated every aspect...

Sep 29, 2023

Diana Lillian Vrana, 76, of Granger, Texas, passed away in comfort, surrounded by her family, on September 29, 2023.

Diana was born on September 15, 1947, in Taylor, to Adolph and Lillian Kaderka. Her family moved to Victoria where she attended elementary school and then to Irving where she attended high school. After starting a family with...

Sep 25, 2023

Pauline Katherine Kovar, 84, of Taylor, passed away on Monday September 25, 2023 surrounded by her family who loved her endlessly.

Pauline was born to Victor and Viola David on August 22, 1939. Pauline was the oldest of five children, which led to her family depending on her to help take care of the younger children. She...

Sep 23, 2023

Lee Jacob Gaydos, Jr.

Lee Jacob Gaydos, Jr. 80, was born December 4, 1942 and was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 with his wife Yvonne and brother Gary by his side.

Lee is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Yvonne (Anderson) Gaydos, brother Gary and his wife, Marilyn...

Sep 21, 2023

Rumaldo Valadez, of Taylor, Texas passed away at the age of 94, with his family by his side, on Thursday September 21, 2023.

Rumaldo was born on February 7, 1929 to Fidencio Valadez and Olaya Ochoa in Poth, Texas. He was the seventh of twelve siblings. He married the love of his life, Mary Rosas on August...

Sep 21, 2023

Janet Marie Hees, 71, of Cameron, Texas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Janet Marie Hees was born on March 3, 1952 in Pasadena, TX to David and Patricia (Wolfe) Armelli.  She grew up in Pearland with her younger sister Dona (Armelli) Coppedge.  Janet graduated from Pearland High School...