Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

Christine Moore Lowrie, 71, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Portland, Maine to Henry and Bernadette Moore.  She and her family moved around until they settled in Houston, TX, when she was approximately 9 years old.  She graduated from Smiley High School in 1968.  Shortly after, she...

Jun 4, 2021

Melva Ruth (Woelfel) Richter went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 83.

Melva was born on March 7, 1938 to Martin and Adele (Lehman) Woelfel and grew up in Thorndale, TX.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church and attended St. Paul Lutheran School.  She graduated from...

Jun 1, 2021

GEORGETOWN – Dawn Kasper Layssard, 53, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 1, 2021. She was born in Austin, Texas, daughter of Alice and Emil John Kasper of Hutto, Texas on September 12, 1967.

Dawn is a graduate of Hutto High School, Class of 1986, Salutatorian.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree...

May 29, 2021

SanJuanita Oviedo (Janie), 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Bartlett at 4:15 pm.

SanJuanita was born March 13, 1949, in Bryan Texas. She was the first born of 13 siblings. She attended SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and only made it to the 10 th grade due...

May 29, 2021

Loe Eugene Logan was called home on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born May 15, 1958, to Eugene and Mae Lee Logan(†) in Taylor TX. At a young age, Loe moved to Belton, TX with his parents. He continued his education in the Belton school district, graduating from Belton High School in 1977.

After graduation, Loe...

May 26, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Chadwick Pavlik, son of Joseph Cyril and Margaret Leshikar Pavlik, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born on January 13, 1945, in Taylor, Texas. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his older sister, Josephine Anna Pavlik.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School where he excelled in academics and...

May 26, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Saegert

Dan was born in Lincoln, Texas, on December 10, 1941, and passed away on May 25, 2021.  Being a native Texan, Dan was a man of many talents who often gave of himself to help others.

While there are many things that stand out, he will allows be remembered for his ability...

May 23, 2021

Grant Austin Rice, 19, of Houston, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Grant was born on December 5, 2001, in Katy, Texas to Derek Rice and Heather Robinson-Rice. He grew up in Houston, Texas with one older sister. Grant attended the Spectrum of Hope ABA for Autism, where he looked forward...

May 20, 2021

Mary Slagle Bigon, 92, of Taylor went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 20 th , 2021.

Mary Slagle Bigon was born on December 20 th , 1928 in Salt Lake City, UT to Kenneth and Agnes (Vander Meyden) Slagle. She grew up with three younger brothers and married the love of her life,...

May 17, 2021

Denell Ross was born to Charlie and Addie Ross and called home on Monday, May 17, 2021.

She grew up in Taylor where she worked at Sweet Briar Nursing Home for 35 years as a head Dietary Supervisor. Most importantly, she was a Godly woman who loved going to church every Sunday at Zion Chapel Baptist Church....

May 15, 2021

On January 30, 1953, a future farmer, rancher, cow man, trucker and ranch manager was born to Tony Suchomel and Ann (Jansky) Suchomel in Taylor, Texas. Steven Michael Suchomel was a 4-pound premature baby boy who grew to be the best kind of farm hand, working beside his dad and learning the farm and ranch work ethic. Steven attended...

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....