Taylor, TX Obituaries

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...

Mar 22, 2021

Patrick "Rik" Lee Renda was born on February 3, 1997, to Mary Lee (Robinson) Renda and James Renda in Austin, Texas, and spent most of his life there.

From the start he was very adventurous and creative, always building crafts and playing outside. Early on he participated in Boy Scouts and Upwards Basketball, and later became an...

Mar 14, 2021

Annie Ziegler, 100 years young, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 14, 2021 at Platinum Resorts Assist Living in Georgetown, Texas. Annie was born October 15, 1920 in Lieibenthal, Kansas to parents John and Anna (Heronema) Schmidt. She was one of nine children.

Annie attended Elementary School at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Liebenthal,...

Mar 11, 2021

Raymond Daniel Vrana, 56, of Taylor, TX passed away on March 11, 2021, in Round Rock, TX. Raymond was born in Taylor to Joe and Laura (Neidig) Vrana on September 10, 1964. Raymond married Gina (Gardner) in May 2003.  They had two children Allison Nicole and Trevor Lee.

Raymond attended Saint’s Cyril and Methodius Catholic School in...

Mar 11, 2021

Doris came into this world 94 years ago weighing a 3 ½ pounds and from that moment on proved what a strong woman she was. She was a proud 1945 Graduate of THS and played the leading female character in her Senior Play.  She worked for many years at Southwestern Bell winning many awards for her service and unselfish...

Mar 11, 2021

On March 11, 2021, Dennis Wayne Nickel passed away at his home in Round Rock, TX, after a long battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Taylor, TX, on November 13, 1956 to Elton and Ruth (Beyer) Nickel of Coupland, TX. This is where he grew to understand what hard work and a great work ethic means.

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Mar 10, 2021

Darwin Derrick Zrubek, age 50, of Granger, Texas passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1970 in Taylor, Texas to Darwin Rudolph and Katherine Ann (Vogel) Zrubek. He entered the US Navy in 1988 where he served with fortitude and dedication for 4 years. After leaving military service he went on...

Mar 9, 2021

Clifton J. Stacha, Jr.

(February 4, 1947 - March 9, 2021)

Clifton Joe Stacha, Jr., age 74, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence in Taylor, Texas.

Clifton was born to Clifton Stacha, Sr., and Dorothy Mikulencak Stacha Markert on February...

Mar 9, 2021

Linda Lea Nemec, 74, passed away Tuesday March 9, 2021, at home with her loved ones.

Linda Lea Nemec (Gramoll) was born to Lloyd and Lola Gramoll on April 1, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas.  She was raised in Stratton, Colorado.

Linda graduated from Stratton High School and participated in band. After High School, Linda went...

Mar 4, 2021

Daniel Frank Haag, 89, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the SPJST Retirement Home in Taylor, Texas.

Daniel was born on May 5, 1931 in Taylor, Texas to Emil and Cornelia Haag, Dan grew up with his three siblings in Thrall. Dan married Nora Mae Lehman in 1950, and they had two sons, Scott and Darrell, who...