Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Mark Thomas Faltesek, 54, of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at Scott and White in Round Rock. Mark was born on November 6th, 1967 in Austin, Texas to Tom and Margie (Neitsch) Faltesek.

Mark attended Hutto High School. During high school Mark worked for H-E-B, upon graduation he continued to...

Jan 3, 2022

Herman Lee (Jim) Lovelace, 77, of Davilla, passed away on Monday, January 03, 2022 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas after a short illness.

Jim was born on November 06, 1944 to Tommy Hampton Ayers and Margaret Dave Lovelace in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Jim married Esther Marie Davis Asbury on April 07, 2001 in...

Dec 31, 2021

Rosalinda “Rosie" Gamez

February 18, 1965-December 31, 2021

Rosie was a graduate of Taylor High School in Taylor, Texas, and received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. She spent her career working for the state and was a retiree of the Texas Department of Transportation.

Rosie passed away after...

Dec 31, 2021

Mary (Kathy) Hunton Vaughn Langford, 76 of Taylor passed away on December 31, 2021.

Kathy was born on February 21, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM.  She graduated from Sandia High School and married her high school sweetheart William “Billy” Vaughn, and had two children, Deanne and Rowdy.

In 1983, Kathy moved to Artesia where she later...

Dec 30, 2021

Walter R. Beran, 73, of Thorndale, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Walter was born September 7, 1948, in Taylor, TX to parents Joseph and Ella Beran. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Thorndale. Walter worked for 30 years at Rodenbeck Farm and Ranch Feed & Supply before going to work at the City of Thorndale....

Dec 24, 2021

Janie Orta Gomez, 64, of Thrall, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021.

She was born March 7, 1957, in Lubbock, to the late Augustine and Elly Orta. She married Joe Gomez in 1978 in a civil ceremony and they were married for 43 years.

While many saw Janie as a quiet person, once she opened...

Dec 24, 2021

Betty Jane (Naizer) Pekar, 72, of Granger, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Betty was born on December 21, 1949, in Temple, Texas to Johnnie H. and Georgia Ann (Gaida) Naizer. She grew up with one brother, Johnnie J. Naizer. She graduated from Granger High School and then Southwestern University,...

Dec 23, 2021

David Rodriguez, 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 23, 2021.

Private family services will be held at a later time.

Dec 23, 2021

Eloise (Owens) Naizer, 64, of Granger, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Eloise was born on November 1, 1957, in Oakland, CA to John Philip (Phil) and Ruth Harris. She graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo, CA and then York College in York, Nebraska.

Eloise married...

Dec 16, 2021

Maria Rozales,69, was called to her heavenly home Dec. 16, 2021 surround by her loving and caring family.

She was born on May 28, 1952 in Taylor, TX.

Maria Rozales was preceded in death by her mother Guadalupe Perez and father Antonio Perez and brother Joe Perez and daughter Debbie Rodriguez.

Maria is...

Dec 16, 2021

John Mueller, 52, passed away after a long illness Thursday, December 16, at his home in Frisco, Texas.

John was born December 19,1968 in Taylor, TX, into the barbecue dynasty of the late Bobby and Trish Mueller and loving grandparents Louie and Leonor Mueller and Bernice and Luther Johnson

John graduated from Taylor High School...

Dec 15, 2021

Susan Hanna, 68, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Susan Kay Hanna was born on April 30,1953 in San Antonio to Mack and Lillian (Novosad) Hanna. Better known as Susie by family she grew up the third in a household of four girls.  Susie graduated from Harlandale High School,...

Dec 12, 2021

Judy Arroyo, 52, of Taylor, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Judy Ann Arroyo was born on October 14, 1969 in Taylor, to Jose and Mary Gonzales. She grew up with one older brother, one younger sister, and three younger brothers. Judy attended Taylor High School in 1985. In 1995 she married...

Dec 12, 2021

Lawrence Erwin Marburger (Slats), 84, of Granger, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 12 th , 2021.

Lawrence was born on October 29 th , 1937 in Jarrell, TX to Werner and Hulda Marburger.  He grew up in Jarrell, where he graduated from Jarrell High School.  He then joined the Army. After the...

Dec 12, 2021

Verdell McFarlin-Simmons (Sister), 80, departed this earthly life on December 12, 2021. She was born to Sinker and Lizzie Gadison-McFarlin in Taylor, Texas on April 11 th , 1941.

She answered her gentle call to rest on Sunday, December 12, 2021, surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.

In her early years Verdell provided love...

Dec 11, 2021

Adeline Ida Cora Laubach Waiser, age 93, of Thorndale, passed away December 11, 2021, at her home.

Adeline was born in San Antonio on August 24, 1928. She was the fifth child born to Rev. W.W Laubach and Elsie Shellhammer Laubach. She was a homemaker, wife, grandma, and aunt.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 10, 2021

Rachel Olivarez Burt, 72, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 10, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Rachel was born on December 6, 1949 in Taylor, Texas to Laurence and Ninfa (Siller) Olivarez.  She grew up with eight brothers and seven sisters.  Rachel worked for Michael...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Felix Barratachea, 82, of Thorndale, joined his heavenly Father Friday, December 10, 2021.

A visitation is to be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a recitation of The Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 14th at Providence Funeral Home, Taylor.

Mass of Christian Burial is to take place Wednesday, December 15th...

Dec 7, 2021

James Rodney Johnson 61 of Taylor, TX left this earth for heaven on December 7 th surrounded by family.  James was a loving husband, father, Wawa, son and brother.  He was born June 10 th , 1960 to James Robert Johnson and Barbara Jean Johnson at St. David’s in Austin, Texas.  He Married Irma Rowland Johnson November 18 th...

Dec 6, 2021

Sharon Davis, 65, of Taylor, went to her Heavenly home on December 6, 2021.

She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 1, 1956, to Leo Ozell Williams and Essie Mae (Myles) Williams.

She attended school...