Taylor, TX Obituaries

May 7, 2021

Maria Teresa Ramirez Treviño of Taylor, Texas was called to her heavenly home on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age 84. She was born on December 10, 1936 in Esperanzas Coahuila to Ramon and Porfiria Ramirez.

Maria Teresa worked at H-E-B for 16 years until retirement and later became a...

May 5, 2021

Douglas Eugene Vrabel returned to his heavenly home on May 5th, 2021. Doug’s devotion to his family, friends, and his firm and unwavering belief in God supported him throughout his struggles, and has now guided him to an eternity at peace.

Douglas is survived by his mother Valerie Zett Vrabel; his wife, Susan Vrabel; his son Alex...

May 2, 2021

Aurora (Dora) Martinez of Taylor, Texas was called to her heavenly home by God on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the age of 93. Aurora was born on June 5, 1927 in Hutto, Texas.

She retired from Scott & White hospital (formally known as John’s community hospital).

Aurora was a godly Christian woman and wonderful...

May 1, 2021

Norman DeWayne Earley, age 66 of Taylor Texas passed away on May 1, 2021 at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock. Norman was born on February 11, 1955 in Fort Pierce Florida to Abner and Betty Earley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Ava Danielle Earley; sisters Rita Earley and Bonnie Nettles....

Apr 28, 2021

Clarice Anderson Hanstrom passed away on Wednesday, April 28 th , 2021 at the age of 94.

Clarice was born on July 28 th , 1926 on a farm west of Hutto to Tom and Esther (Carlson) Anderson. She worked with her family on the farm when cotton was picked by hand, and she drove the wagon...

Apr 25, 2021

Peter H. Rios was born on October 21, 1963 in Taylor, TX to Maria (Leal) and Jose B. Rios.  He was a lifetime resident of Hutto.  He grew up with 9 brothers and 2 sisters.  He was likeable, easygoing and made friends easily. While in high school, he played football and was manager for the varsity basketball team.  After...

Apr 20, 2021

Ruby Lillie Schroeder, age 93 of Thorndale, passed away on April 20, 2021 in Taylor, TX.

Ruby was born on March 1, 1928 in Thorndale, TX to Walter and Olga Patschke.  She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale where Rev. F. H. Stelzer baptized her on March 18, 1928, confirmed her on...

Apr 20, 2021

Melvin Walde Steger, 81, of Taylor went to be home with his Savior on April 20, 2021. Melvin was born on May 18, 1939 to Walde and Elsie Steger. He grew up in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bartlett Texas, where he was baptized, confirmed and married his bride of 61 years. He was a proud Bartlett Bulldog where...

Apr 19, 2021

Joe Albert Fojtik, 91, of Granger, Texas, passed away April 19, 2021, at the SPJST Nursing Home located in Taylor, Texas.

Joe was born August 30, 1929, in Corn Hill (located near Jarrell, Texas). Joe was the son of Joe John Fojtik and Mary (Zrubek) Fojtik.  Joe attended Granger schools and was a life-long member of St....

Apr 17, 2021

Garry Ray Laffere,74, of Thrall passed away at Silver Pines Nursing Home in Bastrop on Saturday, April 17,2021.

Garry was born on August 2,1946 in Taylor, TX to Herbert C. and Ida (Artieschoufsky) Laffere. He had one brother. Garry graduated from Round Rock H.S. and then joined the military shortly after graduation. He served 3 years in...

Apr 14, 2021

Kelly Cage, 36 of Taylor, TX received her wings on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Kelly Cage “Little Red”, Little Gladys, was born December 17, 1984 in Austin, TX to Wilbert and Mae Pearl (Roberson) Cage.  Kelly graduated from Taylor High School in 2002, where she was a member of the Taylor High Steppers and the Upward Bound...

Apr 13, 2021

Linda Baldwin Matysek, born on April 16, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2021.  She is now in Heaven joining her parents, Ross and Mary Baldwin. She is survived by her loving husband John E. Matysek, her daughter Dayna Matysek Bolger, husband Tim Bolger, stepchildren, Carli Bolger and Sam Bolger and her brother, Ken Baldwin, wife...

Apr 13, 2021

Dorothy Helen Vrabel, 81 of Taylor, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday April 13, 2021. Dorothy was born on May 5, 1939 in Taylor, Texas.

Dorothy loved sitting on the porch in the morning drinking her coffee and watching the birds. She loved family gatherings, reunions, cooking, baking, gardening, and canning.

Dorothy...

Apr 10, 2021

Susie Galban Briones – 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Brooks University Crossing Nursing Facility in Jacksonville, FL.

Susie was born on May 11, 1929, in Thrall, TX to Juan, Sr. and Felipa Galban.  Susie was one of 10 children.

Susie married Felix Briones, Sr. in 1952.  To...

Apr 9, 2021

Mario Luna , 70, of Taylor, entered into his eternal resting place on the evening of April 9 , 202 1 at his home after a brief battle with cancer .

Mario is preceded in death by his mother , Sara Luna ; grandmother, Jesusa Luna; sister, Rosie Leyendecker; brother, Saul S alazar ; uncle,...

Apr 4, 2021

Eugene Pokorny, 79 years of age, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Sophie Pokorny along with sister-in-law Bernice Pokorny and is survived by his brother, Paul Pokorny Jr.

Eugene enjoyed playing dominos with family and friends, loved listening to Czech music, and watching the Mollie...

Mar 31, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Barnett, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1950 to Fred and Elizabeth Gilreath in Henderson, NC, graduated from West Henderson High School in 1968, and later married Tony Barnett on April 19, 1969.

Cindy loved working in her yard,...

Mar 30, 2021

Joshua “JT” Terrance Hayes went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Joshua was born on December 1, 1989 in Austin, TX, to John and Charmaine Hayes. Joshua graduated from Round Rock High School in 2008. Joshua received his diploma in Medical Assisting in 2010. Joshua leaves to morn his Mother, Father, Grandparents, Sisters, Uncles,...

Mar 29, 2021

Betty Ann Kaspar Mulsow, age 90, passed away peacefully in Taylor, Texas on March 29, 2021, with her family at her side. She was born on January 14, 1931 in Taylor, Texas to Louis and Vlasta (Sladek) Kaspar. On May 28, 1950, Betty graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Taylor, Texas, and began her journey as a wife,...

Mar 23, 2021

Aubrey Don Keeling “Skinny Don” went to his heavenly home on March 23rd, 2021 at 7:20 pm.

Don was a native Austinite who was born on August 8th, 1937 on the San Gabriel river in Georgetown, TX.

He was preceded in death, by the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Barbara Keeling...