Taylor, TX Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Johnny Fred Zapalac passed away on March 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas at the age of 89 after complications from a stroke. Johnny was born in Friendship, Texas to Alfred & Martha (Roepke) Zapalac on November 27, 1933. He played football throughout his years at Granger High School where he graduated in 1952.

Johnny joined the U.S....

Mar 20, 2023

Jessica Louisa Carranza, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, niece, companion, and friend, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 50, She was born on August 18, 1972 in Houston, Tx. The third child of four and the daughter of Camilo and Virginia Carranza. Jessica graduated from Taylor High School in 1991. One of her proud accomplishments...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Cruz Garcia, age 71, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on March 20,2023, at home.

Mary was born on September 12,1952, to Miguel Lopez Cruz and Maria Basilia Garcia.

She is survived by her husband, Jessie Rivera, and her three sons, Noah (Sylvia), Abraham (Victoria), and Michael Garcia.

Her legacy lives on through...

Mar 16, 2023

Ernest Elroy Rohlack Jr, 89, was born January 5, 1934 and was called to Heaven Thursday, March 16 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, LaVerne (Kuhl) Rohlack of Coupland, daughter Jana (Ernie) Hinojosa of Flower Mound and son Thomas (Christine) Rohlack of Taylor.

Grandchildren include Stephanie Rohlack...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Helen Carmona, 80, of Taylor passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Mary Helen Carmona was born in Taylor on September 23, 1942 to Domingo and Mary De La Rosa. She grew up with one brother and three sisters. She was married to Preciliano Carmona Jr...

Mar 9, 2023

Johnny Carey Muyres, age 97, of Taylor, went home to be with the Lord and join his wife, Helen, in eternal rest on March 9th, 2023.

Johnny was born on July 10, 1925, to Joseph N. and Theresia (Liebhaber) Muyres in Bay, Arkansas. Johnny graduated from Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was employed...

Mar 9, 2023

Joseph Norman Bates, of Bertram, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.

Joey was born to Elster Bates and Kathleen Simpson Bates on January 23rd, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas.  Those that greeted him at Heaven’s gate included his mother and father, Kathleen and Elster Bates,...

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Lois Miller was born to Louis Montgomery and Aria Sanders Montgomery on January 22, 1941, in Belfalls, Texas. She attended elementary at Lincoln School and then O.L. Price High School in Taylor, Texas.

At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, was baptized in a creek on a local farm, and became a...

Mar 7, 2023

Jerry Simon Bohac, age 97 of Granger, went to be with his heavenly father on March 7th, 2023.

He was born on October 27th, 1925 in Granger to Vinc E. Bohac and Antonie Marek. Jerry graduated from Granger High School.

He married Mary Lee Mekolik on February 8th, 1954 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert (Bob) Gerald Paulsen, age 75, of Thorndale, passed from this life to his heavenly home on March 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, Daddy, PawPaw and friend.

Born in Seattle, Washington to Eleanor & Gerald Paulsen he was a big bouncing baby boy—a 1947 model as he used...

Feb 24, 2023

William “Bill” Johnny Michalik, age 94, of Granger, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Granger.  The family was at his bedside at the time of his death.

William was born November 13, 1928, in Granger, to the late Frank and Agnes (Pokorny) Michalik.

William graduated from Granger High...

Feb 19, 2023

With great sadness Victor Cruz, Jr., of Austin, Texas,  has passed away at age 71, on February 19, 2023.

Victor passed surrounded by his wife, Mary Garcia Cruz, and his close family, after a longtime battle with multiple health issues.

Viewing, rosary, and services will be held from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday, February...

Feb 14, 2023

Jessie Flores from Granger was known as Poppi born to Adolfo and Nativadad Flores on October 10, 1938, in Branchville, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Jessie is survived by his loving wife Mary of 54 years. And his loving children Cathy Flores (Robert), Mary Lopez (David), Juanita Delgado...

Feb 13, 2023

Linda Lou Goswick McFarlin, adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went home to glory on February 13, 2023, at the age of 68. Linda was born on November 29, 1954, to Donald and Paula (Terry) Goswick.  Linda moved to Taylor, Texas in 1974, where she met her husband, James Thomas (J.T.) McFarlin. During their 30 years of marriage,...

Feb 5, 2023

Rosalie Irene Bachmeyer Minzenmayer, Loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 5 th , 2023 at the age of 88. Rosalie was born in Taylor, Texas on April 11 th , 1934 to parents Joe and Ella (Meiske) Bachmeyer.

Rosalie was a devoted housewife and...

Jan 31, 2023

Rita David Marburger, 81, beloved mother, Nano: grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Granger, Texas.

Rita was born on June 26, 1941, to Victor and Viola David at Johns Community Hospital in Taylor, Texas. She grew up in Granger and would spend her childhood working on their family...

Jan 27, 2023

Judith (Judy) Marie Lange Malish, age 83 completed her call here on earth and went to her eternal home on January 27th, 2023 after her courageous & strong fight with Alzheimer’s.

Judy was born to Willie & Alma Zieschang Lange at Wedemeyer Hospital in Taylor, TX on October 17th 1939.

She was...

Jan 25, 2023

Frances Mary Pennypacker, 77, of Round Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Funeral Mass is to begin at 11:00 am, Friday, January 27, 2023 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 301 E. 4th St., Taylor.

Jan 25, 2023

Sybil Joyce Heselmeyer passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on January 25, 2023. She received hospice care during her final days and was surrounded by her family and so much love.  Sybil was born in Granger, Texas, on March 11, 1937, to Joe and Annie Mokry.

She had various jobs over the years, from working...

Jan 25, 2023

Sheila Marie Finn

Sheila Marie Finn, 60, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and friends on January 25th, 2023.

Sheila was born on October 7th, 1962, in Taylor, Texas to Gene and Victoria (Zett) Finn. She attended elementary school in Taylor, Texas and high school in Granger, Texas where she graduated in 1981....