Genuel Almodovar
Jan 31, 2025
Gringo, 82, of Round Rock, TX, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was known for his warmth, love of storytelling, and his joy in bringing people together.
Born on December 24, 1942, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Gringo was the beloved son of Pedro Almodovar and Ramona Fortiz. He married Candida at a very early age, and once they settled down,...
Ramona Jean Kuhn
Jan 31, 2025
Ramona Jean Kuhn passed on January 31, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on November 11, 1955 in Camden, ME to Clarence “Speed” Blake and Flora (Marston) Randall. Ramona was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
She faithfully delivered the Austin American Statesman for twenty years after serving as a school bus driver for Taylor ISD, Austin ISD...
Isaac Walker Norman
Jan 29, 2025
Having served his family and his community for over 99 years, Isaac Walker “Jock” Norman finally rested at his home on January 29, 2025. Born to parents, Isaac and Winifred Rickard Norman, on October 11,1925, Jock spent his early years exploring the creeks and fields of Norman’s Crossing, along with siblings, Wynette and Howard. The family soon moved down the...
Raul Ochoa Sr.
Jan 29, 2025
Our beloved Raul Ochoa Sr. was called home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on August 24, 1955, to the late Nicholas and Maria (Alderete) Ochoa.
On January 16, 1977, Raul married the love of his life, Linda Martinez. In union, they built a beautiful family over 48 years of...
Diane Marie Lalla
Jan 28, 2025
Diane Marie Lalla, age 67, of Granger, Texas, went home to the Lord surrounded by her family on January 28, 2025.
Diane was born on October 10, 1957, in Taylor, Texas, to Willard and Betty Ann Manley (Kaspar). She graduated from Taylor High School in 1976. The following year, she married John Lalla, and proceeded to have two daughters, Johna and...
"Ginger" Virginia Louise Cervenka
Jan 27, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Louise Cervenka, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2025 after a lengthy, courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old.
Ginger, as she was known to family and friends, was born July 12, 1948 in Taylor, Texas to Clarence and Minnie (Schroeder) Zieschang. She had four siblings, brothers Gary and Franklin,...
Cruz Rivera
Jan 26, 2025
Cruz (Lopez) Rivera was called home by the Good Lord on Sunday, the 26th day of January, 2025. She passed away quietly surrounded by family. She was born to the late Mike and Rita Lopez on September 14, 1940. She was a faithful servant of God in the communities of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. Mary’s of...
Joyce Marie Domsch
Jan 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Marie Domsch, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on December 15, 1937, in Granger, Texas, to Hattie (Rozacky) and Arnold Cervenka, Joyce grew up on the family farm in Granger, where she developed a strong work...
Manuel Moreno, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Manuel Moreno Jr., 62, of Taylor, TX, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born on October 12, 1962, in Slaton, TX, to Paula and Manuel Moreno, Manuel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Manuel is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Ramona Moreno, and their four children: Jessica and Manuel Ramirez, Cathie and Florencio Lino, Sonny...
Andrea Yvonne Anderson Blakely
Jan 23, 2025
Andrea Yvonne Anderson Blakely was born on February 18, 1965, in Austin, Texas, to Leroy Anderson, Sr. and Dannie Royal Anderson. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Taylor where she was a member of the Youth Usher Board and Youth Choir. Andrea was a proud member of the Taylor High...
William Wayne Cowan
Jan 23, 2025
William (Bill) Wayne Cowan of Bryan, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was born in Edinburg, TX on September 25, 1937 to Stanley Wayne Cowan and Helen Minnie Pearson Cowan. Bill graduated from Edinburg High School in the Rio Grande Valley and attended Pan American College in...
Sharon Denise Turner
Jan 22, 2025
Sharon Denise Shadle Turner, 82 of Round Rock, Texas went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 while surrounded by her family.
Sharon was born on January 20, 1943 in North Carolina. She was raised by her grandparents Fannie and Herman Gattis in Jonah, Texas. Sharon graduated from Georgetown Highschool in 1961 and shortly after married Jim Turner. From...
Ernest Ariola Sr.
Jan 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Ariola Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on January 21, 2025. Born on November 21, 1940, in Austin, Texas, Ernest’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and dedication.
Ernest’s early life was marked by adversity, having lost his mother just three months after his birth. Despite...
Victor Henry Rochall
Jan 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Victor Rochall, of Taylor, Texas on January 17, 2025 at the age of 58.
Victor was born to Joe Rochall and Luciana Perez in Los Angeles, California, a faithful follower of Christ. He could recite the Bible forwards and backwards, quoting scriptures with authority according to God's...
Thomas Patrick Nemec
Jan 15, 2025
Thomas Patrick Nemec, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Thomas was born on March 6, 1942, in West, Texas, to Louis A. and Margaret L. Nemec. Raised in the close-knit community of West, he graduated from West High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States...
Gary Wayne Maruska
Jan 14, 2025
Gary Wayne Maruska
October 27,1946-January 14, 2025
Gary Maruska, a long-time businessman in Taylor and former Mayor Pro-Tem, passed away on January 14, 2025. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., with a rosary to follow at Providence Funeral Home on Friday, January 31st. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1st, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary of the...
Fred Richter
Jan 13, 2025
Charles Frederick (Fred) Richter, age 90 of Thrall, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2025. Fred was born on July 7, 1934 to Martin and Elsie (Patschke) Richter in Nueces County, TX. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale and graduated from William Adams High...
Andrew J. Pedroza Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Andrew Pedroza, Sr., age 64, of Granger, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Temple, Texas.
Andrew was born on May 23, 1960, in Taylor, Texas, to Guillermo and Maria Louisa (Vasquez) Pedroza. He attended SSCM Catholic School in Granger before graduating from Granger High School, where he played football and baseball. He spent much of his life in Granger,...
Robert Wayne Hirt
Jan 8, 2025
Robert Wayne Hirt Obituary
Robert Wayne Hirt, 92 of Taylor Tx passed away Wednesday January 8th, 2025.
Robert was born on April 2nd, 1932, in Salty to Emil and Elsie (Hazel) Hirt. He grew up with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, all who have predeceased him. Robert married Dorothy Fojtik on June 24th, 1961, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor TX....
Ronald Theodore Lauts
Jan 8, 2025
Ronald Theodore Lauts (Ted) was born in Neligh, Nebraska on April 8, 1932 to Dr. Albert Earnest Lauts and Helen Gertrude (Turnbull) Lauts.
After graduating from Stapleton High School he enrolled at Hastings College in Nebraska, but after a brief couple of years was drafted into the Army where he received his first dose of training in electronics and learned about...
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