Taylor, TX Obituaries

Santos Flores Montoya

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

"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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...