Taylor, TX Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Georgie Jane Strmiska, age 90, went to see her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Granger, Texas to loving parents, Joe and Annie Konarik.

Georgie has been a parishioner of SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger her whole life. In addition, she belongs to SPJST #20,...

Nov 28, 2023

Alicia “Alice Pachicano” Tellez, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at the age of 69, took her final breath here and her first breath at her new home, as she entered into heaven and into the arms of Jesus, on Tuesday November 28, 2023. She was born to Jim and Juanita Pachicano on February 1st 1954.

Nov 26, 2023

Shirley Marie Ging Townsend, 88, of Taylor, passed away on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born in Coupland, TX to Alfred and Ella Goetz Ging, on May 3, 1935.  At the age of 3, she and her family moved to Taylor.  She attended Taylor schools until her junior year, when her parents purchased...

Nov 26, 2023

Bret Safarik was born October 3, 1973 in Taylor, Texas and entered Paradise on November 26, 2023.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  He attended Taylor Public Schools until the third grade when he transferred to St. Mary’s Catholic School.  He attended St. Mary’s through the 5th grade and then transferred back to Taylor Public...

Nov 22, 2023

Danny Martinez gained his wings to be with the Lord, his Dad Phillip Martinez Jr., grandparents Rev. Manuel & Susie Ochoa Sr., Felipe & Narcisa Martinez Sr., & Uncle Henry Martinez on November 22, 2023. Danny was a beloved son, brother, uncle, & nephew. Though we mourn with great sadness for his sudden departure from this earthly world, we...

Nov 11, 2023

Betty Ann Moerbe, age 88, of Taylor, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2023.

Betty was born September 1, 1935, in White Lake Wisconsin to Ben and Edna Popelka. She was the second child of seven children.

She met her husband, Harry, by being his pen pal while he was serving...

Nov 10, 2023

Calvin Schaefer, 73, of Fort Worth, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Calvin Frank Schaefer was born on October 13, 1950, in Joliet, Illinois, to Calvin C. and Eleanor (MaCuk) Schaefer. He grew up with one younger brother, Kenny, and the family moved to Taylor, TX, when Calvin was four years...

Nov 10, 2023

Eleen Jansky passed on November 10, 2023 in College Station, Texas.

Eleen was born at her parents Leo and Lydia Rieger farm home on January 22, 1930; in Beyersville, Texas. She attended elementary and junior high at the Beyersville School and then went to Taylor High School where she graduated in 1949. She attended clerical/business school for...

Nov 8, 2023

Christina Slattery Wendlandt, 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023. Christina was a resident of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, and recently of Taylor, TX, where she finished her earthly pilgrimage in the loving company of her children and grandchildren.

Christina was born on September 14th, 1951, in Albany, New York,...

Nov 4, 2023

On November 4th, 2023, we said goodbye to a bright light in our lives, Janette Camacho, who was born on October 3rd, 2000. At just 23 years young, Janette's journey was tragically cut short, leaving behind a world that will forever miss her vibrant presence.

Janette's spirit was undeniable wherever she was, you could feel her warmth...

Nov 4, 2023

Lloyd “Gene” Darst, loving husband, father, child of God, and beloved Grandpa and Papa to his grandchildren, age 61, of Taylor, Texas went to heaven on November 4, 2023, after his battle with cancer.

Gene was born in 1962 in Seadrift, Texas, and married his wife Sharon in 2007.  Everyone knew Gene was a man of strong...

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...