Marcelino Lopez Sr
Feb 5, 2026
Marcelino Lopez Sr., age 64, of Taylor, Texas, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2026.
Marcelino was born on April 26, 1961, in Taylor, Texas, to Tony and Balentina Lopez. He was raised in the close-knit community of Thorndale, where he developed the strong work ethic and deep family values that would define his life.
On July 7,...
George Ruzicka
Feb 2, 2026
George P. Ruzicka, age 92, of Taylor went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026. He was born February 22, 1933 in Taylor, Texas, a son of the late Marshall and Bessie Dubil Ruzicka.
George was a lifetime resident of Taylor, graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic School. He was the owner of Marshall's Grocery for over 50 years, and...
Dolores Hengst
Feb 1, 2026
Dolores Hengst passed away on February 1st at 9:00 am, at SPJST nursing center in Taylor Texas. Dolores helped manage a tire and lube shop with her husband of 67 years, Eldee Hengst. She liked to bake, especially preferred to make cakes and she would always be sure to that her guests would have something sweet to enjoy.
She always had...
Fabian Villanueva
Jan 30, 2026
Fabian Villanueva, 64, of Taylor Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 30,2026.
Fabian was born on November 7, 1961 in Lubbock Texas to Esteban and Maria (Moreno) Villanueva. He grew up with his grandfather Juan and cousin Daniel. He raised two children, Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and all his bonus babies. Fabian was a people person...
Margaret Jane Kokernot
Jan 30, 2026
Margaret Jane (Michalek) Kokernot, age 77, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Michalek of Granger, Texas, and by her twin sister, Mary Ann Blakely.
Margie was employed as a secretary with Travis County Adult Probation for ten years before continuing her education and earning a Master’s degree in...
Johnnie James Simcik
Jan 29, 2026
Johnnie James Simcik, 82, of Granger, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Taylor, Texas to Lad and Mary (Polasek) Simcik.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, wife Kathy (Johle) Simcik. He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Teri) Simcik, Larry Simcik, nephews Justin...
Gregory Glen Monroe
Jan 29, 2026
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Greg Monroe, known to many as the “Gentle Giant,” lived a life that quietly reflected these words every single day.
On January 28, 2026 Greg went to join his Master. Greg...
Phillip Lopez
Jan 28, 2026
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Phillip (Flip) Lopez Sr. age 79, entered eternal rest at his home on Wednesday, January 28th 2026. He was born on March 16th, 1946, to Mike and Rita Lopez in Thorndale, Tx.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Mike and Rita Lopez; his sister Cruz Rivera; and grandson Nicholas Costilla.
He is...
Colin Richard Gillies
Jan 27, 2026
Colin Richard Gillies passed away on January 27, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Colin was born on September 13, 1955, in Salisbury, Rhodesia, to Isabel and Jack Gillies. His early years in Africa were filled with adventure, notably an attempted kidnapping by a baboon that was stopped by his mother. At the age of eight, he relocated...
Marvin Schroeder
Jan 25, 2026
Marvin Otto Schroeder Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.
Marvin was born on February 6, 1951, to Marvin Sr. and Alvina Schroeder, in Taylor, Texas, where he spent most of his life. He grew up with two older sisters Martha Hobbs and Laverne Scott. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.
Marvin was a graduate of Taylor...
Roy Allgood
Jan 23, 2026
Roy Allgood of Taylor departed us to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday evening, January 23, 2026.
Roy was born at home in Brownwood, Texas, on September 28, 1928, to parents Noble Fisk Allgood and Sadie Loyal Wells Allgood. Roy was the youngest of four brothers. Growing up in Brownwood, he played football in high school until suffering a knee...
Cynthia 'Cam' Anne O'Keefe
Jan 23, 2026
Cynthia Anne Matherne “Cam” O’Keefe, age 77, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas, after a faithful and courageous battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Cam was born on September 28, 1948, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Emile and Majorie Matherne, who preceded her in death. She was raised in Sulphur, Louisiana & Beaumont, Texas, and...
Leah Rae Strmiska
Jan 22, 2026
Leah Rae (Batla) Strmiska peacefully passed away on January 21, 2026.
Leah was born in Taylor, Texas, to Victor and Maggie Batla. She lived in California, Oklahoma, and Texas while her father served in the military, eventually settling in Granger, Texas. There, she met and married the love of her life, E. J. Strmiska, in 1954.
Leah was a devoted wife, mother,...
Gene Walter Finn
Jan 22, 2026
Gene Walter Finn, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 22, 2026.
Gene was born on March 6, 1937, at his family home in Frame Switch, Texas, to Walter and Hilda (Belz) Finn. He was raised in the Granger community and graduated from Granger High School in 1955.
On April 8, 1956, Gene married the love of his life,...
Jose Jesus Velasquez
Jan 22, 2026
Jesus “Jesse” Velasquez, 77, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 21, 1948, in Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Guadalupe Velasquez and Rita Reya.
Jesse grew up in a large and loving family, one of eight children. He is preceded in life by his siblings Marcelina (married to...
Renee Green
Jan 19, 2026
Renee Marcella Green, 78, of Taylor, Texas, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock.
Renee was born on August 16, 1947, to Tony and Hilda Natek of Taylor.
She graduated from Taylor High School in 1965.
On October 3, 1970, she married David Green. They both worked for the IRS for over 30 years.
David preceded her in...
Carolyn Jacobson
Jan 17, 2026
Carolyn Jacobson, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Lakeway, Texas.
Carolyn was born on July 12, 1939, in Taylor, Texas, where she spent the majority of her life. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, Lester Jacobson, on October 5th of that same year. A...
Phyllis Marie Petrus
Jan 14, 2026
Phyllis Marie Petrus, 88 of Hutto, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Phyllis Marie Petrus was born January 11, 1938, in Flint, Michigan. She was the second eldest of five children born to Esther C. Proffer & Hiram Proffer. She and her siblings were raised in Flint, Michigan where she graduated from Dye High School....
Danny R. Dunn
Jan 10, 2026
Danny Dunn passed peacefully on January 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.
The youngest of six children, Danny was born at home on a farm in Fannin County, Texas on October 22, 1943, to Henry and Iva Dunn. He and his siblings had a special bond, especially...
Lynn Gates
Jan 9, 2026
On Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her family, Lynn Sundberg Gates left her earthly life for her eternal one with Christ. Lynn was born on October 14, 1940, to R.E. and Henrietta Sundberg and raised in Manor, Texas. Growing up, she spent most of her time with extended family including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. In 1958...
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