LaVerne Townsend Frase
Mar 1, 2025
LaVerne Ruth Townsend Frase
December 25, 1933 - March 1, 2025
LaVerne Ruth Townsend Frase, age 91, of Thrall, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. She was born to James and Dorthea Townsend, and was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Cecil Frase, her brother Harvey Townsend, her daughter-in-law Linda (McLaughlin) Frase, and her grandson Nathan Rowland.
LaVerne...
Dorothy Johnson
Mar 1, 2025
Dorothy Johnson, formally from Hutto, passed peacefully on March 1, 2025. Dorothy was 94.
Dorothy was born on January 2, 1931 in Taylor to August and Clara Decker of Hutto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Together they reared 3 children: Jill Swan of Tyler, Daniel of Pearsall, and Dean who resides in Kerrville.
Dorothy has one surviving brother-Kermit-...
Martha Flores
Feb 27, 2025
Martena “Martha” Pachicano Flores, 77, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She left this world with the same grace and humility that defined her life, entering the Kingdom of Heaven in peace, knowing she was embraced by the everlasting love of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior.
Martha was born on January 12, 1948, in Taylor,...
Susan Alicia McKinley
Feb 20, 2025
Susan Alicia McKinley, age 63, passed away on February 20, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Taylor.
Robert Louis Trevino
Feb 19, 2025
Robert Louis Treviño was born on July 30, 1966 in Taylor, Texas. He was born to Guillermo M. Trevino Sr. and Angelita De La Rosa. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, brother Guillermo Trevino, nephew Christopher Garner, brother in-laws Tommy Garner and Charles Sutton.
Robert is survived by his siblings, Gloria Trevino Frye (Dennis) of Greensburgh, PA, Dee Sutton...
Jose Abel Rubio Tovar
Feb 17, 2025
Jose Abel Rubio Tovar falleció el 17 de febrero de 2025, a la joven edad de 68 años en Round Rock, TX. Luchó valientemente contra el cáncer de páncreas hasta el final, cantando historias de cómo sería la vida una vez que sus tratamientos de quimioterapia terminaran.
Abel era originario de Guanajuato, México, donde fue uno de once hijos, luchando por...
Sue Ann Marek
Feb 17, 2025
Sue Ann Marek, 75, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 21, 1949, in Taylor, TX, Sue had a remarkable love for life and for the people who were fortunate to be a part of hers.
Sue graduated from Taylor High School and proudly embraced the motto, “Once a Duck,...
Woody Don Richards
Feb 12, 2025
Woody Don Richards was born on April 6, 1937, in Pipe Creek, Texas, to Conley and Woodie Richards.
A self-made man from a young age, Woody left home at just 10 years old and began working as a dishwasher in a café. Despite his early hardships, he developed a deep love for athletics and excelled in multiple sports. He played football...
Santos Flores Montoya
Feb 12, 2025
Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento del Señor Santos Flores Montoya. Un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, y hermano. Nacido el 2 de Noviembre 1945, en San Ignacio Municipio de Guadalcázar. S.L.P Mexico, Hijo de Andres Flores (+), y Lucia Montoya (+). Esposo de Juana Garcia. Padre de Oscar, Lucia, Letty, Karla, y Aracely. Abuelo de Oscar Adrian (✝), Sebastian, Diego,...
Howard William Hanson
Feb 8, 2025
Howard Hanson, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Howard William Hanson was born on November 26, 1937, in Taylor to Herbert and Angelina (Jarosek) Hanson. He grew up alongside his older brother and younger sister, cherishing the bonds of family from an early age. A proud graduate of Taylor High School’s Class of 1955, Howard later ventured to...
Nico Martinez
Feb 8, 2025
In the early morning hours of February 8, 2025, Nicomedas "Nico" Madeline Martinez, at the age of 93, was lovingly called home to the Lord.
Born on September 15, 1931, in Waco, Texas, to Juan and Mary Sanchez, Nico's life was one of devotion, strength, and boundless love. In 1951, she moved to Taylor after marrying Ralph "Rabbit" Martinez. A devoted...
James Wilbert McNeal Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
James Wilbert McNeal Sr., affectionately known as Daddy, Mac, and Uncle James, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 16, 1947, in Taylor, Texas, he was the son of Henry and Viola McNeal. From an early age, James carried a strong spirit, a love for sports, and a natural charm that drew people...
Freddy Lee Elms
Feb 4, 2025
Freddy Lee Elms, 57 of Thorndale Texas gained his well-deserved wings on Tuesday February 4, 2025.
Fred was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on December 14, 2024. Fred, Becky, Jack, Justin, Shay and his close friends banded together looking cancer square in the face spending the next 52 days side by side.
Fred was born and raised in Central Texas. His childhood and...
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...